My first encounter with Tom at Anthony Associates was in 2019 when I bought my first home from him. The quality of his work as a builder and the his professionalism was stellar. We enjoyed the whole process. We then asked him to sell the same home recently in a difficult market. The service that he provided was worth every penny. We had a very short window to get the home listed. Not only did he have connections with everyone, but he was able to get everything turned around with minimal involvement from us (which was ideal because we were very busy at that moment). We ended up finding a buyer for the price we wanted and are ready to move on. We would recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell in the Oakland area. His passion for the city shines through. read more

Andy and Britnee are an amazing team that I would gladly do business with again. We met at a neighbor's open house and I was impressed with their professionalism and down-to-earth nature. I was ready to sell a few months later and they immediately got to work formulating a timeline and plan. Andy and Britnee were easy to work with and had a clear vision on improvements to be made to my property to make it more buyer-friendly, with adjustments where needed for my personal budget. Though I opted to do a number of the improvements myself, their full-service team is available to make the preparation stage totally seamless. Anthony's marketing is done extremely well, which garnered an impressive response before my property was officially listed, which helped to drive buzz and lots of potential buyers. The sale went smoothly and I got a great selling price, and the new owners got a wonderful, turn-key condo to call home! Highly recommended for a start-to-finish experience! read more

I connected with Andy through Zillow several years ago when I was trying to buy a condo. He was the first agent I got in touch with and I lucked out, because I was basically starting from square one in the home-buying process, and he really walked me through it all with patience and honesty. I ended up feeling like I got priced out of the market and stopped my search, but Andy was totally supportive of my decision. When my partner and I decided to buy a house this year, Andy and Britnee were right there to pick up where we left off and guide us through the differences between buying a house and buying a condo. We've received great guidance from both Andy and Britnee throughout the entire process, from search to offer to close and beyond! My partner and I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Britnee provided a high quality, professional level of service during our home shopping and buying process. She went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable through our buying process. We were referred to Britnee by a friend and have already referred two more friends to her to help with home purchasing. Britnee patiently guided us through our first home buying experience including helping us learn more about how to select a home for our needs and write our first offers. After we had an offer accepted we had some difficulties with the sellers performance through the close of escrow. Britnee stepped in to push action on the other side of the transaction when we realized that the seller was falling behind on work scheduled to finish before COE. Britnee effectively project managed the contractors hired by the seller to ensure that any outstanding work was fully completed. She has continued to be a supportive reference point for us, even after the we've moved into the house. read more

We feel so fortunate that we were able to buy one of the beautiful homes Tom Anthony, Andy Pitarre and Anthony Associates built on Howe Street in Oakland. There are two single-family houses per lot, and each house has its own private outdoor space. While all ten houses in the development share certain elements, each of the houses has unique features. The attention to detail is astonishing; each of the window and door frames in our house, for example, has been hand crafted. There are similar details throughout our house and the others in the development. It is wonderful to live in a modern home with design elements that are throwbacks to older homes. Because we purchased new construction, there of course have been some issues that have needed attention, but Tom, Andy and their crew have been wonderfully responsive to us. We also appreciate Tom's approach to building not just houses, but neighborhoods and communities. Tom builds the type of urban in-fill development that every city in the Bay Area should seek to encourage. We love that we were able to buy a single-family home in a dense urban neighborhood, and we love that we are part of a growing community on Howe Street. All in all, we really could not be any happier with our home. Anyone who has the chance to buy a house from Tom and Andy should do it. You won't regret it. read more

We love our new house on Howe street near Piedmont Avenue. It is going to become a little village of beautiful houses with lovely design features. Each house has its own features of unique color and design. The back gardens are wonderful add a dimension to the house. You can look out and see a quiet little secret place. Something of which I always dreamed . Our children and grandchildren love our new house. The design and attention to detail is wonderful and the builders and their staff have been very responsive to any requests. Really a remarkable cluster of beautiful homes. read more

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Their agent Hany was a huge headache to work with whenever we needed proper heating in our unit. We informed him that the place was inhabitable and that he was breaking the law by not providing proper heating. Hany and another agent Tom continued to quote some made up law and never actually provided written evidence or reference for these laws. We ended up leaving our apartment because the relationship had soured so much. Also, their office is really disorganized. Whenever I called to make sure my rent payment was received no one knew where my check was to be found. Once, they even CASHED my check and then called me and told me they didn't receive my rent for that month. I told the lady on the phone that I was looking at my bank account right now and it says you cashed it. She put me on hold for 5 minutes and then came back and said oh okay we found it! They're smoking some serious crack in that office... read more

I bought a house that Tom Anthony had completely renovated back in the spring of 2010. My wife and I were initially planning to stay away from "flipped" houses, because while everything seems shiny and new inside, they are often renovated extremely quickly with the cheapest finishes available. But this house clearly was no quick flip. Sure, Tom probably made a nice profit, but he also clearly poured a lot of money into the renovation, as evidenced by the craftman details he retained (hardwood floors, fireplace mantle, ceiling and doorway mouldings), and the more contemporary finishes he added in the kitchen and bathrooms. About 7 months later, we had some heavy rains, and I noticed some bubbling in the paint in the hall bathroom, as well as dampness. I assumed the roof was leaking, so I decided to call Tom, and he sent someone over to look at it. It turns out the roof wasn't leaking...the paint had just bubbled from shower steam, and it felt damp because of, well, the steam. He fixed the drywall and paint, and that was it. Five YEARS later, this past winter, I noticed some mold in the corner of my garage, coming down the ceiling. The garage is a stand alone structure. I checked the garage roof, and the El Nino rains had left a large pool of standing water. It was clear that the roof was not sloped properly to allow all of the water to get to the gutters. So after weeks of sitting up there, the water eventually found a way to penetrate the roof where the gutter spout came through. I decide to shoot Tom an email about it. He immediately sent a roofer over to patch the leak. After some discussion with his associate Andy Pitarre, he then agreed to repair the roof slope issue, remove the molded drywall, and patch it back up. For free. Almost six years AFTER I bought the house from him. Have you ever heard of a home builder/contractor/property investment company that would do that for you? I sure haven't. Sure, it's possible that the garage roof wasn't sloped properly because of Tom's work, or it's possible that the slope issue was there before Tom renovated the roof (the house was originally built in 1924). Either way, Tom clearly stands by the quality of his work, and went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. And for that, Anthony Associates deserves five stars. read more

We just bought the last of the "Oakmont" homes that Anthony Associates built on Howe Street in Oakland. These are ten newly built homes near Piedmont Avenue on the same street as St. Mary's cemetery, the Oakland Mausoleum, and the Chapel of the Chimes. Tom Anthony is committed to this neighborhood. He is building three homes on Montgomery St. behind us, his own house on Howe, and four more near the cemetery gate. The Bay Area needs dozens of Tom Anthonys -- smart developers committed to sustainable practices and vibrant neighborhoods. Tom is not only a smart builder, he is visually creative. He can sketch an idea quickly and account for the vagaries of space, sun, and weather. His dad was an architect, and it shows. Tom has built a strong team: Andrew Pitarre handles the real estate transactions. Diane La Rose manages the crew at Asset Construction, the actual building operation. Several skilled workers, notably Julio, do fantastic precision work. Allison Hatcher oversees interiors. Buying a house is never easy. We looked closely at six of Tom's Oakmont houses and seriously considered buying three of them including the one we purchased. I went through all of the blueprints and walked each house as it was built. I spoke with vendors and with those who had purchased his homes. I watched and interviewed workers. I asked Andy a million questions, often at night and on weekends. We love the house we bought, as do our friends. We knew that the neighborhood was great (and getting better, thanks to Tom and others like him). Tom and Andy made the transaction so smooth that I did not use a realtor, just an attorney. Diane and Julio have handled the inevitable punch list of small fixes not only for us, but for our neighbors as well. When we wanted solar added at the last minute, Andy made it happen. When PGE threatened to delay our move-in date, Diane moved mountains. More impressively, she moved PGE. Allison helped us find the matching knobs, fixtures, etc. needed to customize our place. Is it all perfect? Almost. The building code forced some odd decisions (the house has 58 light switches and a Danish thermostat that laughs at me when I try to program it). Tom markets the houses between the Mausoleum and the cemetery as "Oakmont" when "Death Row" would have been catchier. Tom is so committed to unique architecture that he designed every house to be unique -- meaning ten different kitchens and about 40 bathrooms. My guess is that standardizing a bit more would have reduced complexity and cost. In the end, most of us choose our home based on its location, suitability, and price -- not based on who built it. But if you get a chance to buy a house that Tom built, do it. You won't look back. read more

Andrew Pitarre of Anthony Associates was better than we could have ever imagined. We are first time home buyers and had no idea what we were looking for. We changed our minds on the price range and type of house several times. Andy patiently showed us houses for over 3 months as we kept changing our minds. He never rushed or pressured us on certain houses. He always shared his expertise with us and help us find the house that was perfect for us. One thing that I particularly liked was his construction knowledge. We were constantly asking for his ideas on possible improvements on different properties. We just moved into our new home this weekend! We love it and we are grateful for Andy assistance through the entire process. We will recommend Andy to any friends or family and look forward to working with him in the future for the next purchase. Thanks Andy! read more

I live in one of the "Oakmont" homes on Howe Street. Anthony Associates has created a beautiful cluster of 10 smart , attractive new homes in a great location right off Piedmont Ave. Tom Anthony is invested in this neighborhood and is building 5 more homes on the street including his own , in addition the 3 homes on Montgomery ( behind Howe) The street is great , walk to Kaiser,and Piedmont Ave. and the house is well designed, energy efficient and everything brand spanking new! Tom and Andy made the transactions simple and Diane in the office has handled the small fixes that I have stumbled upon. They are consistently attentive to any of my concerns that arise and have an outstanding team including Francis and Julio who can fix anything! Anthony Associates is clearly standing by their craftsmanship and is committed to creating a new safe neighborhood in this desirable location. I would not hesitate to purchase any of their properties. read more

We recently bought a home from Tom Anthony and have had an absolutely amazing experience. Tom and his staff have worked nights and weekends to ensure that our house is perfect for us. They've installed custom cabinetry, replaced light fixtures, met with our designer multiple times to review specifications, and at all times been pleasant and thoroughly competent. What's more, Tom is the unofficial mayor of the neighborhood, bringing people together and creating a diverse and supportive community we are delighted to be a part of. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend! read more

I spent the past 4 months working with Andrew and Britnee, buying a townhouse in a new development in Oakland. The process was a little challenging in terms of dealing with building delays and such, but Andrew and Britnee where extremely responsive and positive. I appreciated their knowledge and advice when asked. I never felt pressured or any negativity from them. They were 100% supportive in all my decisions and negotiation process. read more

Anthony Associates just finished building two large new houses on a single lot in a small neighborhood in Temescal. We are the neighbors. The entire year of working with Tom Anthony and his crew has been one of the worse experiences of my life. He tried to trick us into building a fence that was on his property, then his crew poured concrete on our car and he wouldn't pay us back until we got a lawyer involved, and every inconvenience was met with an excuse and a lie. This is a man who is out for himself. He lacks integrity and follow through and showed that throughout the entire year. Your hard earned money should go to someone who is decent and has some understanding of community and kindness. Don't waste your time or money on this man or his company. read more

Tom Anthony WILL try to get as much money as possible from you while expending the least amount of his own money, He doesn't care about EARNING money, just about making it. Don't expect any sort of courtesies, or any acts of general goodness or humanity. Every time you call the office will be a hassle. Every time you talk to Tom Anthony he will speak to you in a condescending tone, as he finds other humans to be beneath him. Keep all communications in a format that is admissible in court, as those are the only kinds that he will respond to. Also, he has told my roommate that he is age-ist against young people; my roommate's mother had to threaten with legal action before he would rent to us responsible adults in our twenties. If you can avoid doing business with Anthony Associates, by all means, do. If you must deal with them, protect yourself, and keep your legal council on speed dial. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Andrew and Britnee. They walked me through every step of buying my first home--everything from connecting me with trustworthy mortgage brokers to determine my buying options, to evaluating homes for possible renovation, and eventually to negotiating with the sellers of a new construction development. They exhibited the utmost expertise in every step of this process. The real estate market in the Bay Area is pretty ruthless; Andrew and Britnee and their professional contacts were the only people I encountered that I truly felt had my best interest at heart the whole time. I trust them 100%--their expertise in the field, their ability to negotiate and represent me professionally, and their commitment to helping me make decisions that were right for me, without ever feeling pressured. I feel lucky to have found Andrew and Britnee. read more

We were looking for homes in the Bay Area for a year or so, and met Andy and Britnee at an open house back in Sept 2016. Almost instantly, Andy and Britnee connected really well with us and instantly had some great pointers for our search. We continued to look around, and spoke to many real estate agents in the East Bay, but eventually decided to reach out to Andy and Britnee to help us find our first home, as they seemed to have the right balance of being friendly and professional. As first time home buyers, there were many unknowns, questions and challenges, both around the home and financial aspects of owning a home, and the duo educated us in a clear concise manner. In this competitive market, home buying can an arduous and frustrating process. Britnee and Andy were incredibly patient, supportive and resourceful throughout the whole journey. Britnee is sharp, responsive and quick on acting on pretty much everything around this process. She was on the front lines rooting for us and accompanying us at open houses, seeing and sharing things that we wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Overall Britnee and Andy make a great team - they were incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market, clearly understood the changing neighborhoods, had great ideas around home improvements/projects and also had good contractor connections. We would definitely recommend Andy and Britnee for anyone searching for a home, especially first time home buyers who might need extra support, guidance and encouragement. read more

My husband and I recently bought a renovated 1912 house from Tom and we are loving everything about it. The house was completely updated and the craftsmanship is amazing. Tom and his construction company, Asset Construction, really know how to do quality work and they stand behind it. As any homeowner knows, there are always things that pop up after you move in that still need to be addressed. Tom put us in contact with his head contractor, Duncan, who was in charge of the renovation work on our house before we bought it. Duncan has helped tremendously in fixing things himself or getting guys out to fix things at no cost to us. Personally, I believe this service is unheard of when purchasing a house. I know I never offered that service to the people who bought my last house in Texas. I definitely recommend purchasing a Tom Anthony home. read more

I am a small business owner and have renovated a handful of properties in Oakland. I happened to meet Tom coincidentally when he renovated my neighbor's home. I was immediately impressed by the integrity of his work: he has an excellent aesthetic, addresses repair issues thoroughly, and stands by his work. I have also consistently found Tom to be incredibly generous with his time, offering advice and guiding me through new development experiences. He has done so without any expectation of compensation. Tom is a generous man and offers his experience freely to support other small business owners to be successful. read more

Andy is fantastic. You won't find another agent that you feel is family and has your best interests at heart like Andy. He is down to earth and not "sales-y." We hired him to sell my mom's Oakland house after she had a fall and needed to move into assisted living. The sale of her house would allow her to afford assisted living so we listened to Andy's great ideas to improve the property and prepare the house for the best sale and he came through 100%. Everything he said from start to finish of the four-month process ended with my family feeling like he was an angel. His knowledge of trends, what buyers are looking for, history of properties and sales, etc. etc., gave us the faith to believe in him and take money out of retirement to pay for upgrades. We got our money back and my mom got her nest egg to pay for assisted living. We are resting now that Andy guided us through this difficult process and we are so glad we put our trust in him. He knows his business and he listens to what you want and does his best to get it for you. Don't hesitate to check him out and ask a lot of questions because he will prove he is the real deal. His honesty and integrity are there throughout the entire process - he is a gentleman and effective and efficient agent--that's why I feel like he is family. read more

Andy Pitarre of Anthony Associates was a great help in expediting the process of selling our property. It was a complex project involving the offering of a lot for a variety of opportunities from remodel to new development and Andy handled it all with ease and expertise. He has a vast experience with a wide variety of property types and this knowledge came through in a great result for us. On top of all this, Andy has am easy-going personality and a good sense of humor - all very important for this type of business! read more

We bought a home from Anthony Associates in September 2014. New construction in Berkeley. We lived there for three years before selling and moving to a more private home with a bigger yard. The three years we spent in this home were wonderful. We often wish we could move back but for the small yard! The construction and finishes were beautiful and of great quality. From time to time if there was a problem no matter how slight Tom or Andy were always reachable and always worked hard to fix any issue with excellent communication. It was always very clear they cared about their work and reputation and our satisfaction. Really great people making beautiful homes throughout Berkeley and Oakland. read more

Dealing with Andrew at Anthony Associates was a complete pleasure. Finding a tough, knowledgeable, honest professional is a rarity in the sea of listing agents that we had interviewed. We had been searching for a qualified listing agent and, after an unsatisfactory experience with another local area agent, we found Andrew who was able to successfully market the listing while exceeding our expectations. Andrew brings a wealth of real estate knowledge to the table. He has extensive experience in managing the construction process, a professional demeanor and a deep rolodex of industry sub-contractors which proved invaluable given the competitive landscape for resources. He was successfully able to navigate us through the process of preparing the house for sale always going the extra mile on our behalf. read more

We recently worked with Andy to buy our new home in Oakland. I can honestly say that I was "wowed" by the experience. I have bought and sold several houses over my lifetime and worked with a variety of realtors. Andy and his company Anthony Associates is the kind of firm that puts the client first and seeks to exceed expectations. The whole time I just felt "taken care of". And I still feel taken care of by them. The house we bought was new construction and I feel like I have this team of people who care about our experience with the house and aim to please. I highly recommend you work with Andy and his team. Another thing I would point out is that we wanted to place an offer on a house and were disappointed to learn that the house was already under contract. However, Andy's gut feel was that the deal might fall through -and sure enough it did. So we had put a backup offer on the house and got it! I can't say anything more positive about this team. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Danielle Abramson at Anthony Associates, who recently helped us buy our house. We had been looking to buy on and off over the last couple of years and Danielle really took the time to figure out what we were looking for and to make sure we were aware of new listings and good opportunities that could work for us. We were trying to buy in a very competitive market while also about to have our second child and she helped us find a good fit and was very strategic in submitting a preemptive offer. Danielle also went above and beyond the call of duty during escrow, scheduling inspections (and even paying for one of them when my husband forgot his checkbook). We could not recommend Danielle more highly. read more

I recently worked with Andy and Britnee to sell my 1 bed/1bath condo on the Emeryville/Oakland border and had a great experience. I met with a few other real estate agents just to "shop around" and felt that the other agents were a little lackadaisical in their approach and/or also a little pushy. So when I came across Andy and Britnee, it was a breath of fresh air. Very professional, straightforward, thorough with their research, and I never felt that they tried to push anything I didn't want. My home sale was a longer process due to some settling litigation, but I never felt like Andy and Britnee weren't there to keep me updated throughout the process. Highly recommended and would definitely work with them again! read more

I've been with Andy for 3 years. He helped me find a gem to buy in Oakland in 2013, and stuck around to not only be my realtor, but my friend. He made a concerted effort to ensure I was happy with my purchase in 2013. Some realtors say that, but I got the feeling Andy actually meant it. Fast forward to 2016, and again Andy has outdone my expectations with a sale 20% over list. His recommendations steered me down the best path to satisfaction including getting a stager, a band, and several open houses. Andy is a top-rate realtor, if not the Best in the Bay! read more

Andrew Pitarre of Anthony Associates worked with me for 5 months, four offers and a few "almosts" before I finally closed on a duplex in Berkeley. He knows the East Bay market very well, has a contracting background so is great at helping you visualize upgrades and estimating the costs. He is extremely savvy at reading the tea leaves in multiple-offer situations to help you pick the price point and other aspects of a competitive offer. He has worked with small condo/apartment developers so is knowledgeable about rent control, zoning and condo conversions which was important for someone like me looking for both income potential and a place to live. I highly recommend him. read more