EXPERTS IN THE EAST BAY HOUSING MARKET

Jan 2020 - June 2021*, we managed 38 successful transactions.

Average Days on Market:

  • Bill & Eli: 8.2
  • The Market: 27

Our Average Percent Over List Price:

  • Bill & Eli: 10.07%
  • The Market: 4.65%

90% of our business is repeat or referral - keeping our clients happy is our #1 goal!

We give back to the community through donations and giving a helping hand:

  • Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
  • R.O.O.F mini-grants for local East Bay non-profits contributor and donor
  • NAR contributor and donor
  • CAR contributor and donor
  • Members of the Berkeley and Oakland Association of Realtors
  • Oakland Berkeley Community Fund supporters
  • PHBA Donor
  • Pleasant Hill Baseball Association Blue Crew member
  • AYSO Regional Referee certified
  • One Warm Coat annual clothing drive with White Pony Express
  • Fox Foundation annual charitable contributor Bay Area chapter
  • Men’s Berkeley Softball league
  • Men’s Pleasant Hill Softball league
  • PCHL annual donor and league participant
  • Gregory Gardens Community Crew Member
  • Pleasant Hill Community Service Day Participant

 

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Helping the East Bay

 

For over 30 years, Red Oak agents have contributed to the Red Oak Opportunity Fund (ROOF). Along with Red Oak partners and vendors, it has granted more than $1,287,000 to East Bay charitable organizations that do not receive significant funding from other sources.

 
 
 
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" As first time homebuyers in the Bay Area, we faced a challenging journey. However, with the upcoming birth of our son, we knew it was time to move out of the city and look for living arrangements which better suited out family. We began by venturing out to open houses in the East Bay without representation. Fortunately, we met Bill early in the process. Although he was hosting an open house, Bill took the time to introduce himself and get to know a little about us. This was very refreshing, since most brokers didn't seem too interested in talking to first time homebuyers.
Once we started working with Bill, the entire process became much easier. He was extremely knowledgeable about the East Bay housing market and introduced us to a great mortgage broker. After just a few weeks, our home search took an exciting turn when Bill's prowess helped us find an under-marketed property in a great section of El Cerrito. We quickly worked with Bill to craft an offer that was competitive, yet consistent with our financial situation. Much to our surprise, our very first offer was accepted and we began the escrow process.

Once again, Bill's service and support were flawless. We hit a few bumps in the road when some minor issues with the home were discovered. Bill helped us understand the issues and better yet, negotiated additional money from the seller to help cover the cost of additional repairs. The escrow process concluded and we found ourselves ready to move in. Bill continued to help us after the sale and even volunteered his time to plan a housewarming party for us!

We've now been in our new home for three months and are really enjoying life in the East Bay as we await the birth of our first child. We couldn't have done it without Bill!"

Matt & Marcy P., El Cerrito

" If I could give Bill 10 stars in every category, I would!!

Bill helped me buy my first home in 2010. Before I met him, I was worried about getting a real estate agent that was really pushy, because I wasn't sure when my husband and I would be ready to buy a home and I wanted to take it one step at a time. Bill was the perfect match for us! He really listened to what we needed, provided calm guidance and support through every step of the process, and was extremely knowledgeable about other agents and the housing market. We leaned on Bill's expertise many times throughout the searching, bidding and escrow process. He was able to keep us calm when we were freaking out and navigate any problem when it arose, helping us stay on track and finally find the house that was right for us.

If I am ever in the market to buy or sell a home again, I wouldn't think of doing it with anyone else besides Bill."

Juliana C, El Cerrito

" Bill Fletcher helped me sell a house and buy two others. He is an outstanding real estate agent - knowledgeable, completely reliable, cheerful, and understanding. I was most impressed with the fact that over a number of monlths, despite many failures to find a suitable house, Bill continued to find possible houses for me to look at, and to give time and effort until I found the house I was looking for."

R.D. El Cerrito

" We (my son and I) just sold our house in a slow market with Bill's excellent advice and help as our listing agent. He had excellent connections with various people to supply various needs, too. Chimney work, Staging, Yard work, and more. We would recommend Bill Fletcher to anyone selling a home in the area. He especially knows the South Berkeley area and lives there himself."

Susan D, Berkeley

" Congratulations on the closing of the home. This extraordinary escrow seemed to become more challenging as it progressed. And, at points appeared nearly hopeless. But, with your calm demeanor and professional people skills, this sale closed with success. I am writing to express my thanks to you for an outstanding performance! Let's do it again, real soon!"

Andy W. Berkeley

" Bill Fletcher became my real estate agent when I relocated from Connecticut to Berkeley. Bill was energetic in searching out houses and condos I might be interested in, and very understanding about what I wanted in a place to live. He was always good humored and patient, although the total time we spent searching was almost a year. He has a comprehensive knowledge of housing in the East Bay area. Through his good efforts I finally located an excellent home. His advice about costs and prices, and about how to navigate the complexities of house inspection reports and other kinds of paper work, was invaluable. I found Bill to be a person of integrity, unusually knowledgeable, and always helpful. I recommend him without reservation to anyone wishing to buy or sell a home. Of the over ten houses I have bought in fifty years, Bill is the best real estate agent I have ever had the pleasure of working with."

Roy D, Berkeley

" Highly likely to recommend.
Bought a Single Family home in 2011 for approximately $275k in Mosswood, Oakland, CA.

We highly recommend Bill Fletcher as a realtor! We just settled into our first home in North Oakland in the neighborhood we wanted, and know we could not have done it without Bill's help and expertise. He held our hand from start to finish, and was able to answer all of our questions. We had the added complication of a short sale, which didn't phase Bill. He has been in the business for a while and has a lot of connections, which made the whole process easier. He recommended a great home and pest inspector, who gave us an encyclopedia's worth of knowledge on our house. His realty's mortgage lender was able to do a lot of work upfront, to help speed up closing when it was time to move quickly. Bill's a pleasant chap: a family guy and former educator, which are plusses in our book!!
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L. Beller, Oakland

" I want to thank you for your outstanding assistance in selling my condo for more than the asking price in just 5 days! You were with me every step of the way, including during the preparations for marketing the property, and making sure that everything looked perfect for the open houses and broker tours."

George G.,Oakland

" Bill Fletcher was my realtor last year when I bought a house as a first-time home buyer and a single person. It was a challenging process on many levels and Bill made it possible for me to get through it with a modicum of composure and with certainty that I was doing the right thing. He's very relaxed and also very knowledgeable about the local east bay markets and the local realtors. Maybe because he was a long-time school principal and has a large, multi-generational family, he is very astute when it comes to sizing up people (including sellers and his fellow realtors) and he doesn't get ruffled. There were some rough spots in the purchase of my house, particularly toward the end when we thought for a few days that the deal might not go through. Bill helped me keep my sanity! I'll always be grateful to him for that.

Bill is not just a guy doing a transactional real estate deal. He loves houses and homes. He gets into all the details about a house and its location. He was interested in how various houses I saw would fit with my lifestyle and some of my particular concerns for safety, space, ease of maintenance and, especially, gardening potential. I knew he really wanted me to get just the right house. He suggested a neighborhood I hadn't been familiar with which led me to just the right house for me.

I can't recommend Bill highly enough. I hope others who are looking for a grounded, smart, tenacious, pragmatic realtor will choose Bill Fletcher."

Sara D, Richmond

"We can't say enough good things about working with Bill and Eli on a rapid buy-then-sell scenario. When we found our dream home this power pair helped us understand our options and put together a package within 48 hours that got us a beautiful property in Concord. It was nerve-racking, but they coached us through every step with regular updates. Even in the midst of the pandemic, they then helped us prep our home in Oakland to sell including selecting upgrades, paint, and connecting us to contractors for staging, handyman jobs, etc. They put together a marketing plan that resulted in us having significantly more viewings and offers than we anticipated given the circumstances. Once again, the selling process was stressful but Bill and Eli handled all the work, keeping us apprised of the progress regularly and as necessary. Both warm, straightforward and generous individuals, we could not recommend these two more!"

Mara Lockowandt

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