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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" 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

" Thank you for hard work, dedication and commitment to the sale of our home. You know this was a very emotional business/personal transaction for me. But you kept me focused and on track. It was hard for me to let go of a home that I was so attached to and raised in. So many years, so many memories... I guess the last chapter has been written and the book now closed. Anyhow, once again, thanks for your patience, and professionalism. You will always come highly recommended."

Mark H., Berkeley

" 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 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

"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

" 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

" Bill was recommended by a friend as a great real estate agent and we chose him. We were new to CA and were surprised at how differently the market worked out here. Bill was excellent at listening to what we wanted, finding what we asked him to find (and more), and helping us through all the new procedures from bidding to the mortgage contract. With Bill's guidance, we found the house that we wanted and could afford in the neighborhood that we liked. Bill's knowledge, patience and perseverance were key. I recommended him to anyone who needs a real estate agent."

LP and EH, 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

" 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

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