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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"Eli consistently went out of his way to help us become knowledgable about the SF East Bay area. From scoping out potential houses, to negotiating, and to finalizing paperwork and escrow, Eli was always available to help, especially because we were buying the house mostly from a long distance; he was always willing to act as our representative for the home inspector, electrician, and other contractors. Even after escrow fully completed, Eli continued to be fully available to help us with some final items. We are happy with our purchase experience, and would highly recommend Eli and Red Oak Realty to others. Highly recommended!"

samuelmatthews

" Patient and kind are the first words I would use to describe Bill. He was our contact realtor while we lived in TX for many years. We kept telling him we were going to move back...Bill never faltered on feeding us current market knowledge, nor lost faith in our claims of us wanting to return. Finally, in Feb. of 2011 we closed on our dream home in the Oakland Hills. I would not only recommend Bill Fletcher for locals but if you are moving here from out of town, he made it possible to for us to handle many of our necessary transactions from a distance. Thank you Bill we think your the best!"

Ana, R, Oakland

" 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

" 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

" 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

" 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

" Thank you again for helping me find and purchase this awesome little condo. I moved in yesterday and am very happy. Thanks for making the whole process easy. It was Great working with you."

K. L., Berkeley

"William and Eli did a superb job and getting most from the sale of my home.  I followed their strategy to maximize the offer and minimize costs.  We received an offer 25k more than I was expecting and spent very little money to prepare for the sale.  I highly recommend this real estate team if you want to maximize your offer and make the most profit from the sale of your home!"

Roy N.

" I bought a duplex in Oakland with Bill as my agent.I had a wonderful experiance working with Bill.He is a trustworthy man."

G. A. Oakland

"Bill Fletcher was super patient with me and answered all my questions quickly and honestly."

Matthew George Capitelli

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