925.420.0535
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WE'RE HOMEOWNERS. WE LIVE WHERE WE WORK.
WE HATE BS AND HIGH-PRESSURE SALES TACTICS TOO.
We know real estate inside & out
Is it a good time to buy? Any off-market listing coming up? Is that a good investment? We know the market and we're not afraid to speak the truth. We give straight answers to straight questions (with room for a little fun). We're easy to reach and quick to respond. We text, we chat, we email, we Facebook – and we talk on the phone too.
We have the experience
As a team, we've represented hundreds of Sellers. Because we work with Buyers too, we know what they're thinking (and it never hurts to know what the other side is thinking).
We negotiate hard
When it comes to navigating local real estate market, we know how to negotiate the best price. And when we find ourselves in a bidding war? We've got proven strategies that get our Buyers the home they want.
We work as a team
We reward cooperation. We are comfortable working together as a team, giving us access to various skills and talent as needed. When hit with Murphy's Law, we jump through hoops to protect our clients' interests above all else.
We nurture partnerships that benefit our clients.
We know how stressful selling, buying and moving can be and we do everything we can to help. Our preferred service providers (i.e. lenders, lawyers, handymen, painters, electricians and more) help ensure a smoother transition into your new home.
WE STRIVE TO BE THE AGENTS OUR CLIENTS DESERVE – AND WE BELIEVE OUR CLIENTS DESERVE THE VERY BEST
Just Local Homes: Need help buying a home? Call us at 925.420.0535
SHEILA ZAREKARI
REALTOR, AREA EXPERT
As a teenager, Sheila watched her parents lose their home in the aftermath of the Philippine revolution. Since then, home ownership has been an important goal and priority for her. By the age of 21, Sheila bought her first investment property and has been passionate ever since about real estate.
Sheila graduated from college at age 18 with a degree in Management Economics. After college, she pursued a career in Brand Marketing eventually heading consumer brands like Tide, Pampers & Ivory. Sheila is a seasoned international marketing & public relations executive with over 25 years experience and shines in the process of selling homes. She has led multi-million dollar campaigns and product launches and is at ease in fast paced environments, unconventional solutions and tough negotiations. An early advocate of social media and mobile marketing, Sheila has a clear mastery of how these new platforms and technology impact a sale.
Borrowing from 14 years of art school, Sheila has a sharp eye for design and is able to visually execute compelling marketing materials that complement the entire home selling experience.
Sheila & her family have lived in the Bay Area since 2001 and she loves to share her unique perspective on neighborhoods, schools and recreational opportunities that the area has to offer. Sheila and her husband are also long time restaurant proprietors in downtown Oakland and support various educational and philanthropic causes in that community. They have two sons, one is now a resident at UCSF and their youngest is in high school, a budding YouTube filmmaker and avid Golden State Warriors fan.
Michele & Jeremy Wolf
Sheila did an outstanding job representing me as a Buyer's agent! She helped me to understand the Bay Area housing market and provided me with an excellent selection of homes that met my specific criteria. She was diligent, patient and even ended her vacation early to show me the home that I ultimately purchased. I am so very happy that Sheila was my realtor and I love my new home! I would definitely have Sheila represent me again if I decided to buy or sell another home. Much gratitude!
Ruby Arcalas
I am so thankful to Sheila. I gave her a very tight timeline because we had already given notice to our landlord that we will not be renewing our lease. In just two weeks we were in contract buying this dreamy HGTV looking home. Apart from that, she stood by my daughters to help out when I cannot be physically present. She explained the process and details clearly and has an answer to all of our concerns.
Charlene Masangkay
I had the pleasure of working with Sheila and her team recently with both selling and buying a home. Sheila and her team are top notch to say the least! They went above and beyond my expectations and handled both transactions swiftly and professionally! We were actually able to close escrow over a week early on my purchase! Honestly, the whole process with her team was so relaxed! Little to no stress at all!!! I highly recommend them for your selling or buying needs! Will definitely be using her again for any real estate needs myself, my family and friends may need! I am so thankful to have found her!!!!!!