Dana is a complete real estate rockstar. She is, without a doubt, the only reason we just closed on a house we absolutely love for a reasonable price in this insane Oakland real estate market. While we've only been working with Dana for 6 months, my husband and I had been looking for almost 1.5 years prior to meeting her (we've seen literally hundreds of houses at this point) and without Dana we'd have likely either continued to look for many, many more months or given up entirely. She has been unbelievably patient and supportive as we've toured house after house and submitted multiple offers, never pressuring us to make an offer we're not comfortable with, yet always being willing to put in the work to submit the offer. She is so very knowledgeable about the Oakland and Piedmont areas and has opened our minds up to wonderful neighborhoods we wouldn't have otherwise had on our radars - including the one we ended up in. Dana is incredibly sharp, caring, thorough, and seemingly always available to her clients, despite how busy she is. I honestly don't know when she sleeps. She is truly a full-service agent, both for her sellers and her buyers. She is instrumental in working with her sellers to get their listings renovated, staged, and optimally ready for market, while also providing her buyers with a great deal of guidance and endless recommendations for renovations, insurance agents, lenders, contractors, supply stores, and more, both pre-and post-sale. Having attended easily 50+ open houses since we started working with Dana, I can confidently say that everyone in the local real estate market knows her and respects her work. I (and seemingly all her peers) cannot recommend her enough. She is a consummate real estate professional, and we just feel very fortunate that she was willing to take us first-time home buyers on. Whether you're looking to buy a home or sell your home, Dana is definitely your gal. Trust me, you won't regret it. read more

I highly recommend Dana Cohen to serve you for your real estate needs. From our first interview I knew she was competent, professional, knew the market and would serve and represent me well. She did not disappoint. Her team prepared my Montclair home to sell, they worked endlessly to present the best my home had to offer. Dana kept me informed throughout the process. We made decisions together and she was open to my ideas. From start to closing Dana Cohen always had my best interest in mind. Without reservation, I highly recommend Dana Cohen. read more

Dana is an incredible agent. She helped us navigate the real estate market as first time house buyers, unfamiliar with the area in one of the toughest buyers markets in decades. She told us she'd find us a house in three months, and she did. And not just any house, our dream house. She found an off market opportunity for us that fit everything we wanted, and more. We'd recommend her to anyone. She's straight to the point, extremely ethical and well connected. read more

Dana Cohen is absolutely fabulous. She and her team worked with us throughout the whole process of selling our home and the results were fantastic. We couldn't be more delighted! From suggesting improvements to the house through to the staging phase and close of escrow she oversaw the many details that needed attending to. Her intelligence, optimistic spirit, and great sense of humor made the process all the more enjoyable. Dana really knows the market and is a consummate professional. Above all, she cares for her clients. I can't begin to say how highly my spouse and I recommend her!!! Jack S. and Mike Y. read more

We worked with Dana to buy our new home and then sell our old one. She was recommended by a friend and helped my parents in law and sister in law each buy their homes when they moved to the area and they had great experiences with her. While the buying and selling process is daunting with a ton of moving parts, Dana guided us through with clarity, kindness and poise, giving us confidence at each step of the way. She is also extremely organized and efficient. We always felt that we were in good hands with Dana and received all the attention we could have hoped for - all of our questions were taken seriously and Dana was always responsive and available. We bought and sold quickly with no loose ends and we owe Dana a great deal for being such a stable and trustworthy partner and leader. Now that our search is complete, my wife and I miss our chats with Dana and are grateful for her making an overwhelming process not just manageable but also enjoyable. If you are looking to buy or sell in the East Bay, we wholeheartedly recommend Dana; she's the best! read more

Dana and team truly were the best to work with for our home transaction. Dana is the best real estate attorney that we have worked with in 35 years. Great legal advice and reasonable pricing is a rare combination these days! Thank you for your service! We highly recommend Dana Cohen! read more

Dana is the consummate professional. She handled a recent sale in a prompt and efficient manner and demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the east bay market, specifically the Piedmont/Oakland/Berkeley neighborhoods. She was very responsive and always followed up with sound advice in a timely manner. Highly recommended. read more

Dana sets the highest standard for service! She is smart and professional - she will get you the best possible house for your budget. I recommend her to all my friends who are thinking about moving to the East Bay. She has so much knowledge about the real estate market in the Berkeley/Oakland/Piedmont area AND after you close, she always makes the time to answer all your questions. She is amazing! I highly recommend her services! read more

You cannot do better than Dana. Period. Represented my partner and I as buyers in the oh so crazy Oakland real estate market. Dana was patient with us through failed offers, no offers on places we were not in love with, and had invaluable encouragement and advice throughout the process. Dana is surgical in bringing her expertise and time to bear, which results in a pressure free representation with no "busy work" or needless activity that can sometimes arise in the house hunt. When viewing homes, all seller agents know Dana and that went a long way in getting information and being taken seriously. Dana also put us in touch with our insurance broker and mortgagee, great structures and terms on both. Dana also is accessible after purchase; we have reached out for, and received, numerous recommendations for contractors, designers, etc., and we regularly receive updates on the market and things going on on the neighborhood and region to participate in and become part of the community. We were thrilled to have her stop by and see the place during the holidays! Dana is our agent for life in this region. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend Dana as a real estate agent in the Oakland/Berkeley area. She was a tireless advocate for us even though we were stunned by the prices in the area and all over the place in our preferences for a new home. (We are from the Midwest). Dana was very responsive and available as we searched the market together. Eventually, with Dana's gentle guidance and ongoing efforts, we found a home in the small area of Oakland/Berkeley we had prioritized. The home checked all of our boxes! We had an excellent experience working with her and give her our highest recommendation. read more

Absolutely top notch realtor. Dana deftly handled the fixing-up of my well located but outdated craftsman cottage and brought me a fabulous price. She knows a fleet of repair, maintenance, staging and other professionals at ALL levels of expense. Dana was very skilled at dealing with the myriad of people connected to the transaction: the soon-to-be-former tenant, the neighbors, cleaners, fellow realtors from across the Bay Area. She is charming, smart, incredibly hard working. She truly advocated for me at every turn. I never waited more than 10 minutes for my call to be returned, even though Dana has a constant stream of clients. I've never met any professional who seems so much to be a perfect fit for her work. You absolutely could not do better if you are selling a home in the East Bay. read more

Dana helped my wife and I sell our home on Lakeshore. She was always well prepared, thorough and a strong guide to the market. I appreciate all of her hard work to ensure that all of the i's were dotted and t's crossed. She encouraged us to make minor upgrades that had a HUGE impact on the final sale price of the home. I completely trust Dana, she was fantastic!! read more

Dana is fantastic. She represented us as buyers in an insane market, and she patiently worked with us for almost a year. Dana wrote offers for us in some cases that she knew we were unlikely to get, and she always gave it her all on every offer. She really does treat the process as if she is buying her own home, and we always felt like we were in very good hands. Connections are extremely important in Real Estate, and Dana is super connected in the East Bay. We would go to open houses, and the listing agents all knew Dana and they would literally perk up when they heard her name. She also has a great collection of contractors to recommend during the inspection process and post close, and she is great at answering questions and providing ideas for her clients. Finally, Dana is extremely ethical, and she treats everyone fairly and honestly. There were a couple of times when Dana had concerns on a property, and we ultimately decided not to go to offer -- at least partially based on her feedback. It was refreshing to have a realtor that was "in your corner", and I highly recommend her if you are buying or selling in the Berkeley/Oakland/Piedmont area. read more

***First of all I don't know what that negative reviewer was talking about; personally I would just ignore that review because it is not at all a reflecting of working with Dana.*** Back in 2010 my wife and I did an extensive search for a real estate agent that could help us find a home in our dream neighborhood. We know that the area we were looking into was ultra-competitive and we wanted an agent that would give us an extra edge over other families trying to make bids on the homes that we wanted. We contacted Dana because of her presence online and in our community and I'm glad we did. Once we got in contact with her we were blown away by her in every way. First she is so friendly and professional we felt like we made and immediate connection with her. She was not pushy at all and took the time to know precisely what we wanted in a home and community. Having Dana as your agent you immediately know that you are dealing with a top performing agent that is driven to help you get the best home for you. When we walked into open homes with Dana the selling agents gave as a lot of attention because they respect Dana and know that she means business and is not there to waste anyone's time. She is one of those agents that even when you talk to other agents they say "Dana's great". Dana took care of us even after the sale closed by keeping in contact with us and continuing to educate us about our community. Now we don't just see Dana as our agent she is a friend. Just know that when you are working with Dana you are working with a pro that WILL get the job done! Thanks Dana (: read more

Dana is simply superb - incredibly knowledgeable, focused, adept and also very caring. She listens, she knows the real estate landscape inside and out, and when she goes to bat for you, she scores. My husband and I have been involved in many real estate transactions over the past 30 years; we agree that Dana sets the standard for success. Our smartest move was getting her on our team! read more

Dana is a powerhouse. She is a "get things done" expert. When we hit any turbulence buying and selling she smoothed things out and kept us moving. I would certainly recommend Dana! read more

Dana is a knowledgeable, energetic, high performing agent, one of the very best. She helped us find a rare three-bedroom condo in a city that does not offer many, and was tireless in alerting us to possibilities, showing us around the city, and educating us on where we would find it most comfortable to live. When she did not know the answer to our questions, she called upon her superb contacts, both within the Grubb Company and in the escrow company. I would hire her again in a flash and strong recommend her if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont. She is also a lovely individual with whom it was a pleasure to work. read more

We have only positive and outstanding things to write and much appreciation for Dana being a true expert in her field. She absolutely knows the current market, neighborhoods, school reputation and information, and has an amazing network of people that respect her and that she can call on to inspect, evaluate and recommend on a property. Dana and our family worked together to find us the home we really wanted! She SO made it all happen, and never gave up looking on our behalf. She was respectful at all times, and never anything but a complete professional. We could rely on her to follow through, and advocate on our behalf. She has helped 4 of our friends with purchases of their homes, and they are also thrilled with her personalized support and expertise! Thanks, Dana! read more

Dana is the best agent that we have ever worked with. She sold our home when we relocated away from the Bay Area. She is extremely responsive, straight forward, knowledgable and kind. She works tirelessly and was available to coordinate a number of different things when we were out of town while our home was on "on the market." We trust her completely and would recommend her to any of our East Bay friends. She is a total machine! read more

Dana's a rockstar. I guess the most obvious way to confirm our happiness with her is that we've now used her for FOUR seperate home transactions (over maybe 10 years...we sold our first home with her, bought our second, and then traded from that one, which she sold and bought our final done-deal home....no more moving for us, though!) She's a dynamo, knows the market perfectly. I'm a fairly tough client, and i'm sure i put her through her paces, and she just rolls with every punch and makes it happen. A few times i've had one instinct, dana had another, and she's listened to me, pointed out her opinions, and in most cases, i'd have to admit that her instincts were spot on and more 'right' than my were (appropriate, since she's the professional). In every transaction, she's been available, communicative, deeply integrated, and spot on with her plan/suggestions. We've referred many many friends and colleagues to her over the past decade and every single one has been happy. Does what she does as good or better than anyone. period. read more

She's a bundle of energy, and a deal closer! Knows the market inside out. Always reachable and a pleasure to work with.

Dana is a tireless professional with a keen sense for details that truly makes the difference in a high-end real estate transaction. Her diligent pursuit of excellence ultimately led to a spectacular conclusion for the sale of our East Bay home. read more

She is a super lady. We let her make a decision for paint, staging and others. She delivers exactly what she promised us. She is reliable and most importantly could potentially be s friend. read more

Dana helped us sell our Oakland home in October 2014 and I would definitely recommend her as a seller or buyers agent. She gave us excellent guidance on how to prepare our home for sale. She was available when we needed her, patient with tough decisions, and all around great to work with. read more

My husband and I were looking to buy a home in the Oakland Hills. We interviewed three agents and chose Dana Cohen. It was the best decision that we made. She was professional, knowledgeable and helped us navigate our way through a very stressful process. We looked at many homes and finally found the one for us. Her followup after making the offer was incredible and she was there for the entire process. We can't say enough about her. read more

Dana helped us purchase our house in Piedmont at the end of 2010, and we cannot speak highly enough about her. During the home search, Dana was helpful, supportive, patient, respectful, and very generous with her time. She was very knowledgeable about the market, the various neighborhoods in the area, and both historic and current inventory. She advised us well on when and how to make an offer, and thanks to her, we were fortunate enough to have our first offer accepted and are now thrilled in our still-relatively-new home! Dana was exceptionally capable through the escrow period, continuing to be very supportive and on top of absolutely everything; she steered us well, saved us a lot of headache, and even a fair amount of money! And finally, Dana has continued to be an extraordinary help post-closing--anywhere from bringing us a delicious dinner the night we moved in to providing us with a network of excellent referrals of all types (excellent roofers and plumbers, great local food, outstanding mortgage broker and movers, etc.). Although we ultimately fall on the lower end of the economic spectrum in Piedmont, you would never, ever know it by the attentiveness Dana has shown and continues to show us as clients. Her capability and her kind, friendly demeanor made what is normally a very stressful process much less so. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had her as our realtor, and will certainly use her again if and when the time comes. read more

Dana Cohen is absolutely wonderful! Five + stars without reservation! We are grateful that we had her as our realtor. While we bought our home nearly a year ago she still continues to be a resource and goes above and beyond her call of duty! Without reservation we've referred Dana to everyone who is looking to purchase a home in the East Bay. She is top in her field and it is apparent why once you've been through a home purchase with her from the beginning until the end. We trust her guidance 100%. She never steered us wrong and she was so very, very patient as she accompanied us through the process of our first home purchase. We are researchers and take our time making decisions. She was always looking out for our best interest and we never felt any pressure. We were taken care of and comforted during what can be for most an extremely stressful time. We worked as a TRUE TEAM until we found the right fit for our family. We still can't believe we found a home that is ours & meets all the items on our checklist and then some. Exceeded our expectations. It wouldn't have happened without having Dana at our side. Not only does she have amazing skills as a realtor - she also comes with a phenomenal team of resources that made our transition into our new home and community very smooth sailing. Thank you, Dana! read more

Dana Cohen is a 5-start realtor! She is an amazing professional. The best compliment reflecting this fact is that I've used her for 7 real estate transactions in the past 7 years, and have recommended her to numerous friends and a sibling, all of whom have had great experiences with her. I have bought bought 4 and sold 3 properties (residential and investment properties) with her, in Piedmont and Oakland. Dana is smart, savvy, compassionate, responsive, well-networked, and was very effective and efficient...she never wasted my time showing me properties that weren't right for me, which I really appreciated. I must say I won every bidding situation, even one with 17 bidders, by being smart, strategic, and we both did our homework. And in two of the sales, I got offers before the property went on the market, at great prices. The closings went smoothly due in part to Dana's good reputation and relationships with the other brokers, and she was on top of every detail. She has very good relationships with contractors and subcontractors and all kinds of resources, and my best contractor, Jonathan Dougall in Oakland, I got from Dana. I trust her instincts implicitly and so appreciate all she has done for me and my family. Thanks, Dana! read more