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7308 Potrero Avenue El Cerrito
Soren O'Connell helped me sell my house in El Cerrito in May, 2025. He was extremely courteous, always friendly and very accommodating. All of my needs were met and then some. My house looked amazing and sold within a week. I highly recommend Soren as an agent! I would work with him again in a heartbeat!
961 Hilldale Avenue Berkeley
Soren is a rising star and I would hire him again in a heartbeat – in fact I already have. He helped me with the sale of a house my family had owned for over 50 years. Soren spent six months meticulously preparing the property, marketing it to perfection, and patiently shepherding me and the buyers through a legally unusual closing process. The end result was more than 33% over asking, and better than I had hoped for.
2400 Dowling Place Berkeley
Soren was excellent throughout the entire buying process. He was very responsive to quick questions or last-minute tours, he paid attention to detail, and he was persistent in helping me finish closing on my purchase, even after unexpected delays. I always felt that Soren was giving me his full attention, even though I know he had other clients.
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Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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279 Eagle Nest Drive Oakley
Dear Tomaj, I wanted to take a moment and breathe overnight to ensure that the close and recording were, in fact, a reality. Now that everything has come together, I simply wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism and support throughout this transaction as Buyer's Agent with Sotheby's International Realty on Tunnel Road in Berkeley. I wanted to extend my congratulations to your buyer and his family. I have been honored to work alongside such passionate, professional, and compassionate individuals throughout this process. Your communication, patience, responsiveness, and willingness to collaborate helped move this transaction to a successful conclusion. I am especially appreciative of your accessibility, your thoughtful responses to questions as they arose, and your commitment to maintaining forward momentum through the inevitable challenges that accompany a real estate transaction. Having a knowledgeable and steady professional on the other side of the transaction contributed greatly to a positive outcome for all involved. This transaction represented more than the sale of a condominium. It was an opportunity to learn, grow, and work alongside dedicated professionals committed to serving their clients with integrity and care. Your professionalism, persistence, and collaborative spirit did not go unnoticed. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you and your team. I look forward to the opportunity to facilitate the next transaction—and then the next after that. Thank you again for your partnership, professionalism, and dedication. With much respect and appreciation, Jan Attard, MBA Vanguard Properties Listing Representative 6363 Christie Avenue, Unit #2513 Emeryville, California
230/1200 65th St Emeryville
We recently sold our apartment in Emeryville. Due to the market conditions for the loft style apartments and multiple units for sale in the same complex that was not easy nor straightforward process. Tomaj was a great help with his creativity and tenacity to get the deal done. We highly appreciate his effort and I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to others! 👏🙏👍
1760 Manzanita Drive Oakland
I contacted 3 realtors through Realtor dot com when I was ready to sell a home in the Oakland Hills in October of 2025. After interviewing 3 realtors who all had impressive credentials selling luxury properties, my wife and I selected Tomaj for his thoroughness in preparing for our meeting. The quality of his presentation and research materials impressed us, along with his knowledge of the market trends and comparative data. After selecting him to list our property, he explained that going into the holiday season, buyer activity might be slow. Our first open house was in mid-November, just a week and a half before Thanksgiving,, and there were 13 visitors in just a 4 hour window. This was a testament to Tomaj’s marketing activities and his support team. We received an offer that was above our listing price within a couple of days of the first open house. After just 47 days of listing the property, we closed escrow and the house officially sold. Tomaj shepherded the process and kept us informed every step of the way until close of escrow. I am grateful to Tomaj for helping us sell the property in a rather short period of time, when many said it would be a long process during November and December. His weekly check in and timely responses to my questions were very helpful in moving the process along. I recommend Tomaj and the Sotheby’s team to anyone looking to sell an upscale or luxury property.
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ANA FOREST
Red Oak Realty

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2119 Derby Street Berkeley
Ana Forest sold my mom’s house in Berkeley this year 2025. From start to finish she provided fantastic service and clear communication. She was very thorough and prompt and always did what she said she would. It made a stressful process much easier. She provided guidance every step of the way for the decisions needed throughout the process. I can’t recommend her & her team enough. Thank you.
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139 Del Mar Ave Berkeley
Andrea Barberi is truly exceptional. This was our second time working with Andrea — she sold our Berkeley home in 2022 — and there was never a question that we would work with her again when buying in the Berkeley Hills. Andrea guided and supported us through every step of the process, including navigating a challenging seller and a complicated, slow market. She was patient, thoughtful, and incredibly steady. She took us on multiple house tours so we could feel fully comfortable and confident in our decision, and she always kept us excited and positive about the home, even when the process got stressful. What makes Andrea so special is her combination of calm kindness and serious skill. She is mellow, warm, and easy to be around — but behind the scenes, she is absolutely a baller when it comes to defending and advocating for her clients. She stood up for us, helped us negotiate a great deal, and made sure we felt protected throughout the purchase. Buying with Andrea was every bit as excellent as selling with her. We are so grateful for her guidance, patience, and expertise, and we would recommend her without hesitation.
313/811 York St Oakland
As a first-time homebuyer, I was completely new to the process, and Andrea was my very first real estate agent. She was incredibly informative, patient, and always willing to answer my questions. The process moved quickly since I found the place sooner than expected, but she never made me feel rushed and took the time to explain everything clearly. I’m very grateful for her patience and her willingness to be extra informative—especially for someone new to buying a home. I truly appreciated working with her.
3/2600 Ashby Ave Berkeley
Andrea is prepared, punctual and very responsive. She was clear and very helpful throughout our home buying experience. Andrea went out of the way to help us on numerous occasions. We were lucky to have her represent us! Thanks Andrea