Michael Friedman, East Bay Realtor
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Client Testimonials

"Thanks for being there every step of the way. It was actually fun!" - Andy Chamberlin

 

"As I told you when we first met, the most important thing to us was trust. We wanted to find a realtor who would be looking out for our best interests and always available. You met and exceeded this challenge. When it's time to move again, we sincerely hope that we can renew our partnership."
- Diane & Eric Straight

 

"Overall, Michael was a calming presence during a very hectic and exciting time. We would call him again in a second for buying or selling." - Johanna Gendelman & Jason Albertson

 

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East Bay Home Buyer Services

East Bay Home Buyer Services

As my client, your needs are my highest priority. My years of experience as a local East Bay realtor enable me to educate you about current housing market conditions and to negotiate strongly on your behalf. I will prepare a regularly updated Comparable Market Analysis for you, and can provide helpful recommendations for additional service professionals whom I have come to trust.

My goal is to make your experience of buying a home in the East Bay a pleasure, and I can be counted upon to help you meet unexpected challenges or changes. I will be present for you at escrow signing at Title Company and will provide a complete CD file at close of escrow. I have formed lasting business relationships with many of my clients, and it is my pleasure to offer continued services beyond the close of escrow.

Finding the right home, in the right East Bay neighborhood, at the right time and at the right price is only the beginning of my job as a Buyer’s Agent. Serving as an experienced negotiator and client advocate, I find the plusses and minuses of every property, and then negotiate a winning offer that best supports your goals. Through personal oversight of the multi-faceted escrow process, I will ensure that the transaction closes smoothly.

My Services for Home Buyers

  • Meet with you to determine your specific needs and wants
  • Provide a buyers handbook
  • Conduct a daily search for appropriate properties
  • Schedule immediate showings of selected properties
  • Provide a list of reputable lenders, if needed
  • Provide experienced counsel when writing a competitive offer
  • Provide a list of qualified and licensed inspectors
  • Provide experienced counsel in reviewing inspection reports
  • Help you visualize cosmetic and/or structural updating

My Services for Every Client

  • Give your needs my highest priority
  • Negotiate strongly and effectively on your behalf
  • Be available to facilitate unexpected changes and challenges
  • Educate you about current market conditions
  • Prepare a regularly updated Comparable Market Analysis
  • Communicate frequently according to your preferred method
  • Provide recommendations for service professionals
  • Be present at escrow signing at Title Company
  • Provide a complete file on CD at close of escrow
  • Offer continued service beyond close of escrow

The areas in which I provide real estate services for home buyers include such East Bay communites as Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito, Albany, Kensington, and Piedmont. These cities and towns boast some of the loveliest homes in the state of California. Let me help you find your very first home or the dream home you've been hoping for all your life.

Contact me today to start talking about the right home for you!

"Buying our first home wasn't always easy, but knowing we could depend on you made it a lot easier than it could have been. Thanks for all your help, your time, your patience and your effort. We're thrilled with the results and to have you as a friend." - Amy & David Cottle