[[HIGHLIGHT]]We first met Deidre 13 years ago, when she helped us purchase our home in Crocker Highlands.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We kept in touch over the years and relied on her expertise again in our search for a new house with more space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We knew that the Berkeley market would be competitive and were prepared to be disappointed when we put in our first offer on a beautiful Craftsman home in Elmwood. The seller had received 14 offers and we went in with two contingencies - so our offer was a long shot. But Deidre successfully negotiated the sale and helped us get into our dream home! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre and Nicole made the home buying process so easy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We recently worked with them again in the sale of our Crocker house. This is where we saw Deidre's creativity really shine! She is a terrific writer and did such a wonderful job describing our home and showcasing all of the improvements we had made. The marketing videos, website, photos and postcards were so stylish and creative. Deidre and Nicole came up with cost effective strategies to get our house ready for sale. They really understand the market and know what buyers are looking for. We were thrilled that so many people showed up to tour our home. And at 41% over asking, the sale price exceeded our expectations. We loved working with Deidre and Nicole and highly recommend them! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my 2nd time working with Diedre, and the result was as good or better than last time... which was fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time, I was selling a property in Berkeley, a 1940's era-house with some extensive damage and a tiny, problematic backyard. She suggested repairs that would add the most value, since I couldn't get everything repaired that was needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do not live in Berkeley, so all of this had to be run remotely via emails and texts, signing documents online, etc., which SHOULD have made it more difficult, but Diedre and her team made everything as fast, easy and efficient as if I was there to oversee it all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After excellent staging, and brilliantly run Open House events, we sold the house for far above our asking price, and closed only about a month after listing it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have only dealt with a handful of realtors in my life, but I don't see how you could do better in any way than Diedre did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She's been doing this a long time, and I can't recommend her highly enough! [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you need realtor help, call Diedre and watch the stress factor disappear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5 stars. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre was great to work with. Due to her knowledge and my trust in her I was able to relocate cross country prior to my house going on market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Her guidance in what needed to be done to prepare my property for sale was right on. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was able to understand my sensitivities and needs and provided guidance every step of the way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend her services . She is also a whiz at marketing ! within 2 weeks of hitting the market my property was under contract. Sold for 22% over asking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre was also able to connect with an experienced realtor in my new state.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't say enough about her trustworthiness and the care she took in representing me during this time. She's the BEST and I highly recommend her services for those looking to either sell or purchase a property. Thank you Deidre for all you did/do. read more

Deidre is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was a first-time homebuyer and when I first reached out to Deidre about one of the first houses I liked, we spoke on the phone and she gave me the run-down on the Bay Area market and buying process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She then pulled the disclosures and called me so that we could walk through the identified issues together and assess whether I could take on the necessary repairs. We did this for every house that I liked until we found the right one, which didn't take long! I was under contract within just over a month of signing my buyer-broker agreement. This was my first time ever putting in an offer on a home, and with Deidre guiding me, writing the sweetest offer letter, and connecting me with a reputable local lender, title company, and insurance company, I was able to beat out three other offers. As a first timer, I was nervous about everything. What if a couple with dual income is able to beat what I feel comfortable spending as a single buyer? What if there's an appraisal shortfall? Thankfully, none of my worst-case scenarios happened. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre made the process so smooth it felt like the stars were aligning for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was determined to buy in Oakland and ultimately ended up with a house in Oakland that is beyond my wildest dreams in terms of neighborhood, character, and the fruit trees in my backyard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre's reputation precedes her. You feel so much more confident walking into homes with her on your side and equipped with the knowledge she's instilled in you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once I closed on my home, Deidre provided me with her extensive resource guide, so I've been able to get my pre-move in services out of the way (e.g., rekey, pest control, alarm system) and at a discount because I'm her client. When the time comes to sell or buy another home, I will be thrilled to work with Deidre again. Until then, I'm recommending her to everyone! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre and Nicole know Oakland![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wanted to sell my home in the Oakland hills at maybe not the best time, which was why I chose them to represent me and present my home in its best light. This was before the spring selling season and the lovely weather in which the bay views from the hills really shine. And then, of course, there was the issue of finding homeowners insurance in the wake of the Los Angeles fires. So I was nervous. There were repairs to be done on the property and updates here and there. And then there was rain, lots of it, during open house! I was prepared for a long wait before a sale. But I was wrong. Two weeks after my home listed, it was sold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank you, Deidre and Nicole![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We recently completed our third deal with Deidre and her team, this time as the sellers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Deidre masterfully presented our bungalow style house. Although our house was smaller in size, it sold for about $1,000 per square foot. An exceptional result. Credit goes to the condition of the house, its location, and Deidre's skill. Deidre is the best in the business! read more

Deidre and her team were great! They helped us sell our condo, getting a good price, even in this down market. They understood what was special about our place and tailored the marketing to that. She is knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and fun! read more

Deidre helped us purchase our first home and played a big part in making the process as smooth as it could have been. My wife and I had been browsing open houses and Redfin listings for a while before we became serious about taking the next steps, and we wanted to find an agent who really knew the Oakland market and would be responsive, knowledgable, and would advise and guide us through the entire process. We found a house we liked and wanted to make our very first offer on a house. Deidre knew the neighborhood and the market very well. My wife and I were comfortable waiving contingencies to make an more aggressive offer, and Deidre made sure that we knew what we'd be giving up; we felt comfortable moving forward. She made a compelling below-list offer for us and gave the sellers 8 hours to accept. This almost never happens, but our very first offer on a house was accepted! We were even more surprised when the bank appraisal came in well above what we offered. One thing I want to call out is that Deidre made sure that we felt supported even after the sale. She even fought for us when we had a little kerfuffle with a contractor while getting our sewer lateral into compliance. This was really comforting to us. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We have known Deidre for a good 10 years plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As we got to know her through SMCHS and followed her on social media and saw her interviews on KTVU - we knew that when the time came for us to consider a real estate sale or purchase we would work with her. Deidre did not disappoint us - she is professional and knowledgeable which we appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Having a personal connection was icing on the cake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Deidre for your work on our behalf. Leila & Everett read more

A team that has a true understanding of the real estate market and associated trends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre and Nicole define excellent communication, flexibility and an eye for detail.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Having previously sold a home with Deidre a few years ago. I was delighted to reach out to Deidre and team when it came to purchasing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Surrounded by a top notch network of professionals, Deidre and the Red Oak team will continue to be my families real estate choice. read more

Let's be honest. Executing a home sale in an unpredictable market can be nerve-racking and emotional. Deidre and Nicole literally and figuratively stood by our side through the entire process. Calm, steady and professional, they shepherded every event, from the first home inspection to closing. It was very comforting to be in the hands of experienced professionals who understand the market and the community. I'm convinced that our sale would not have been as successful as it was without their expertise. As important as anything, they are also just great people. I recommend them a thousand times over. Thanks, Deidre and Nicole! read more

Outstanding Service and Expertise - Highly Recommend!" I had the pleasure of working with Deidre and her Team, and I cannot speak highly enough about the incredible service and expertise they provided throughout the home-buying process. From the very first meeting, it was clear that Deidre was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely committed to finding the perfect home for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre took the time to understand my needs, preferences, and budget, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was covered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Deidre were always available to answer questions, explain the process, and provide valuable insights about the market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With Deidre's expertise, I was able to purchase my forever home that I truly love. If you're looking for a realtor who will put your best interests first, guide you every step of the way, and help you find your dream home, I highly recommend Deidre and her Team. They are truly a top-tier professional! Jelani read more

During the pandemic myself and my girlfriend became desperate for a larger place to live, one with room for us to take calls in separate offices while working from home. Being first-time homebuyers was nerve wracking enough, we were even more stressed to understand the housing landscape in the East Bay during COVID. We interviewed a handful of agents, but Deidre was the only one that had a track record and unbiased advice that gave us peace of mind. Turns out it was one of the best decisions we made! Finding a property that was functional, met our needs for style, was in the right location, and the right school district proved to be a challenge, but Deidre and her associate Nicole never gave up. Working together they were able to find several properties that we loved and others we found they were able to help advise us on. Many times we needed to get into houses to tour them with very tight turn arounds and the two of them were always putting in the extra mile to help us out. There were many houses that we put offers on and we were not able to win, which was very emotionally taxing. Fortunately, Deidre and Nicole were always empathetic to us and gave us great words of encouragement to keep trying. Throughout the process of inspecting homes, securing a lender, making offers, and while organizing closing, Deidre was able to help with her massive network of connections. We were blown away by her ability to connect us with the right people to make sure we were safe and efficient in our transactions. The amount of people to find the right house and buy it is a very daunting task which was easily resolved by Deidre. True to Deidre's word, the property we ended up purchasing was much better than any of the other ones that we lost out on. Somehow Deidre finds a way to exceed expectations even in a crazy market like this one. read more

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Deidre is an accomplished, knowledgeable and savvy realtor and negotiator. We've worked with Deidre many times on different deals over the years. She's always given us great advice and has always come through with the best deals possible. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Deidre and her team to sell our beloved condo last year. Deidre was very communicative and honest with us during the entire process. She went above and beyond to help ensure that our place was properly presented to potential buyers. She held our hands every step of the way with her wealth of knowledge and her friendly and calm demeanor was a definite plus! She got our place sold during the pandemic at a time that condos were not particularly the crowd favorite. Fast forward to purchasing a home in another area, she recommended another great realtor that specializes in the area that we were looking in, and continued to check in on us even throughout that process- she is awesome and I would highly recommend her!!! Thanks so much Deidre! read more

Deidre and Nicole did an amazing job selling our home. They are so very knowledgeable, responsive and professional. I would absolutely recommend them! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Diedre and Nicole to sell a beloved home in the family for four decades. Diedre is best in class and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone that can provide complete guidance and support through selling a home. Diedre helped us give a well loved home a fresh look through her trusted network. We could not believe our eyes when we saw the transformation. She approached conversation with care and understanding of the family legacy and sentiment attached to the home. Thank you Diedre! We literally could not have done it without you. read more

TLDR; I cannot recommend Deidre and Nicole highly enough. Without their expertise, responsiveness and advice, navigating a home purchase in this market and time would have been absolutely daunting. When we first started working with Deidre, we knew that our budget and criteria would be hard to satisfy in this housing market. She was up-front and honest about the difficulties we might face, but then helped identify a strategy for us to pursue. When we found good opportunities, they had us quickly scheduled for tours and joined us (sometimes on multiple occasions) to lend their opinions expertise. They're not afraid to critique a house, and they have an excellent eye for qualities that may not be caught by every potential buyer. They do their research, then they do some more, and they helped us construct bids that we were confident were competitive and informed. They had documents prepared for us lightning-quick, and they were incredibly responsive to our questions and anxieties. Of course, it's a tough market, especially for buyers on a budget. We missed narrowly on our first two bids, and then again on a third, but they kept our spirits up. Then, opportunity struck when the contract on home we had bid on fell through. Deidre moved quickly to ensure that we received the first consideration as a fallback buyer, and as soon as possible we were in contract! All throughout they process they remained communicative and supportive. When our appraisal came in low, she fought it doggedly until it was raised to our offer amount. Chances are, your home purchase will have challenges in this market. I can think of nobody better to help you overcome those challenges than Deidre and Nicole. read more

Went to one of her open houses and she was completely unprofessional. Enough so to make me walk away from a potential buy. She was overly and loudly defensive and rude with every question that those looking at the home asked her. She had no knowledge of the structure and build of the home, nor knowledge of the happenings in the neighborhood. She suggested we research and find out on our own. When someone asked her if she was the realtor for the property, she responded "uh, yea" with a smug and condescending smile. Overall, enough to make me want to run out of the showing. So unprofessional, defensive and rude. Would never want to give her commission on any sale. read more

Deidre is the consumate professional. There will be no stone unturned and no detail to small to ensure your house is ready to sell. I worked with Deidre for a year to get my my home ready and she worked tirelessly to ensure that I did everything in the right way to ensure my home was camera ready. She has a plethora of resources such as locksmiths, tile and stone places, skilled flooring and remodeling experts and because she is so fair and ethical they are quick to accept her referrals even when they are busy. She will project manage every aspect of your sale and if you follow her lead on timing and refresh/remodel suggestions your home will be poised to do the best it can based on market conditions. I got top dollar! I can promise that for you but I would definitely like to think it might have been different without her keen insights and hard work. She is the best read more

We were long time fans of Deidre, as she had sold numerous houses in our neighborhood, making it a fairly easy decision to go with Deirdre and Nicole when we decided to list our house. As expected, the entire process was seamless and we are incredibly happy with the result. At the time of the sale we were living in New York, and Deidre and Nicole handled everything on our behalf. The staging, the prep work, and the overall strategy was perfectly executed. We chose Deidre because she knows what people are looking for. Highly recommended! read more

We worked with Deidre and Nicole to help us purchase our home in Berkeley. We wanted to work with a top realtor in order to help us be more competitive in what was an extremely challenging environment for buyers, and I am grateful for our decision to work with Deidre every day that I wake up in my newly purchased Berkeley home. Not only are Deidre and Nicole incredibly nice and honest people, but their professionalism, knowledge of the East Bay real estate market, long standing relationships (and stellar reputation) with many of the selling realtors in the area, incredibly detail oriented disclosure reviews, honest feedback, investment expertise, and real time information about local deals makes them invaluable partners for supporting buyers with a home purchase in the East Bay. If it wasn't for Deidre, I have no doubt that we would not have landed in this most amazing neighborhood in Berkeley. Nicole once told me that we would end up with the house that we were meant to have, and I really believe that this happened because we worked with the right realtor in a hyper competitive environment. Not only did Deidre and Nicole provide us with stellar support during our home buying journey (and yes... it was a real journey!) and enable a seamless closing process, but Deidre has been in regular contact with us since we moved in. She has helped us with small questions for the seller, she has connected us with good service providers for things like electrical work or foundation work, and she even came to a meeting with a potential architect and a structural engineer in order to support us and provide her invaluable insights and advice. I am so grateful to Deidre and so thankful that we got to work with her for our home purchase. In addition to her professional merits, Deidre is also an authentic and kind person. read more

I highly recommend the team of Deidre Joyner and Nicole Paez from Red Oak Realty. They were responsive, informative, professional, kind, efficient, knowledgable, patient experienced, an effective team and a pleasure to work with. They helped me to find and purchase a property which meets all of my needs and specifications. They referred me to a lending agent , Brenda Wyatt from Lasalle Mortgage wno is no less than super. She epitomizes kind professionalism and effectiveness. I am truly grateful to her as well. My team effectively helped to negotiate significant credits and gifted me a home warranty! A few days afterI took posession of the property they texted me to make sure that everything was going well. Thank you Deidre, Nicole, and Brenda! read more

Highly recommend working with Deidre, she's extremely knowledgeable about the east bay and you can trust she will be honest & transparent with you every step of the way. My husband and I had previously bought & sold a home on the east coast and thought we knew what we were getting into when looking to buy in the bay area. Turns out the market here is completely different and we're so thankful to have had Deidre guide us through the process. Throughout our search, Deidre made sure we had all the information needed (the good & the bad) to make an informed decision about a house. She reminded us that new houses are always coming on the market and not to settle if a house didn't feel right. She introduced us to neighborhoods in Oakland and San Leandro that we didn't know existed - which opened up new possibilities to check the boxes on our wish list. In the end, Deidre helped us find the perfect home in San Leandro (something I never thought I'd say going into this!) and we couldn't be happier. read more

Working with Deidre and Nicole for our first home buying experience was amazing! They helped us navigate the challenging Bay Area housing market with their expertise and patience. Deidre is very knowledgeable, straight shooter and had great insights into what to look for in disclosures, helping us identify the risks and gain confidence when we put offers. Part of the reason we got our offer accepted and were able to get our dream home, is because she has a fantastic reputation in this community and with seller's agents. We are deeply grateful for Deidre and Nicole for their support throughout the process, and can not recommend their services highly enough!! read more

It was such an absolute blessing to work with Deidre and her team to sell our house. After what had been a tremendously difficult year followed by an even more difficult decision to sell our dream home, Deidre came to the table with compassion, thoughtfulness, grace and encouragement. She was incredibly supportive and gave thorough direction as to the best ways to approach preparing our home for the market and yet allowed us time to process each step and to move at a digestible pace. The Bay Area market has been overwhelming and intimidating for many, and we found that Deidre's expertise and hyper awareness of our micro-market, created the right opportunities for us to sell at a desirable price and to trust every step of the process. Her guidance and thoroughness with each step provided comfort and security in what was already a pretty emotional experience for our family. We felt so much support and even the challenges along the way were handled with integrity and care, resulting in an outcome that, although bittersweet, allowed us to say goodbye with grace and ease. Go with Deidre, you are in the best hands of the Bay! read more

You won't find a better real estate agent than Deidre Joyner. We interviewed many agents to sell our home in Oakland before choosing Deidre. Deidre and her business partner Nicole exuded professionalism, warmth, enthusiasm, and humor. Deidre really understood the demographics of potential buyers, and made wonderful suggestions about what we should update (and what we shouldn't). Her close relationships with stagers, painters, flooring installers, tile folks, gardeners, cleaners, and inspectors meant we were able to get quality work done quickly at a reasonable price. Deidre and Nicole went out of their way to coordinate and supervise the work, which allowed us to focus on moving into our new home. They made a normally stressful process much easier. Deidre marketing is second to none. She transforms houses into homes by tapping into each house's unique backstory and emotional appeal. That approach is reflected in her listings, website, videos, flyers, and postcards. Lastly, Deidre is an agent with incredible integrity. She was open and honest with us, and encouraged us to disclose everything a buyer might want to know about our home. Her stellar reputation in the real estate community made everything go more smoothly. We couldn't be happier we chose Deidre to be our agent. read more

Deidre is a great realtor and has become a friend through the process. She's skilled, always give it to you straight (which I loved), and works efficiently to close a deal. I didn't know how much value a good realtor could add but her inside knowledge and experience were a huge benefit. I loved working with both her and Nicole for over a year before landing the right spot. Would definitely work with them again. read more

It isn't often that I will take the time to review something or someone. But I feel compelled to proffer my opinion of Ms Joyner and her service. Deidre is one of those rare people that possesses an excellent command of her craft and the personality to endear herself to people. Her knowledge of the Bay Area's real estate market, financial institutions/products and mastery of the contractual nuances of residential buying/selling, in challenging markets is uncanny. Not only did I financially benefit from her agency, but it was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend her services to all. read more

We worked with Deidre for about a year during the pandemic when we were searching (and finally found!) our forever home in Glenview, Oakland. She is an excellent buyer's agent - a great listener, patient, and thorough. Since there were no open houses, either she or her fantastic colleague Nicole had to personally show us every house we wanted to view. She never tried to 'sell' us anything, always carefully looked at any structural or other issues we might not have noticed, so we could approach each house realistically, which I really appreciated. She also seems to know and be on good terms with every other local agent (huge plus!). She was both coach and cheerleader throughout this crazy process, and we felt totally supported throughout. I cannot recommend Deidre and her team highly enough! read more

Deidre Joyner and Nicole Paez are an amazing team of realtors and facilitated a satisfying sale of our house in Oakland. We researched local agents and picked Deidre for her record and experience in our area. Deidre and NIcole were very responsive to our needs, communicated regularly, and also tried to be as honest and sensitive as possible in preparing us for the thorniness of a sale. We were informed about what could be challenging and we were always aware that they were rooting for us to have a great sale. Through their guidance, we invested in a small renovation and staging. Those moves meant a lot for our sale, and cinched the price we were looking for. They know their territory and make good judgement calls on how to present the property. The sale was swift and incredibly satisfying. We appreciate them and highly recommend them read more

The process of buying a house in the Oakland/Berkeley market is not easy, to say the least. You have the financial risk, fierce competition, long hours of planning and going to open houses. The emotional toll can be considerable. You cannot do this alone. In order to be successful, you need a strong agent, someone that is creative and finds solutions that apply to your situation. With Deidre, you can count on the essentials: she has the experience, she knows the market inside and out, she is ethical, and she is really good with her communications. However, what really makes her different from the pack is how she protects her clients' interests. As a buyer, it is easy to be fooled by "shiny objects." The seller's agents will often have amazing staging, take great pictures, use nice words to describe simple things, and sweet talk you. Many times if you are not careful enough, you can make an irrational decision. You could easily fall for the shiny thing, convince yourself that you can afford something out of your budget. You can lie to yourself. For us, Deidre was the voice of the reason, the grown-up in the room. She is objective, kind, honest, and straight-forward. She will not tell you what to do, but she will make sure that you understand the consequences of your actions and any risks you may take. Deidre taught us how to see beyond the shiny objects. As first-time homebuyers, we did not have any idea what we were doing, and she patiently walked us through the whole process. She made the stressful contract/escrow process as smooth as possible. Thanks to Deidre, we are now the owners of a dream house, in a great location. As a bonus, she is very skilled with design/decor, has amazing ideas about the potential to transform and improve spaces, and has a great network of people that can be useful to you (contractors, etc). read more

Deidre Joyner - Red Oak Realty - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Oakland, California

My house search in an overheated market during COVID-19 lockdowns felt like an odyssey that might never end but Deidre always helped provide light, warmth and sound counsel through that seemingly endless tunnel to the perfect home. In the end, my bid prevailed on a sunny, well-maintained house in an up-and-coming neighborhood that I hadn't really known about when I began. I really appreciate her sound advice and steady companionship as I searched for, closed in on "the one." read more

Deidre is the best in the business! She's helped us both buy and later sell our home and we couldn't been happier in both experiences. Deidre's knowledge of the local market and trends made it easy to have faith in her representation. As first time home buyer's, Deidre helped us identify ideal neighborhoods and understanding what to look for in disclosures. She was patient and helped us successfully navigate the brutal east bay market. Years later when it came time to sell our home, we knew Deidre was the right choice for us. The attention to detail and care that Deidre and her assistant Nicole put into getting us ready for market made for a quick and easy sell. read more

Quite an overdue review but better late than never. We just sold our house in Redwood Heights with Deidre and her team. The process was very smooth and we are happy with the result. Deidre really went all out in making sure that our house was in its best condition and when we experienced some issues (not to the fault of the house or us or Deidre), she was really there for us. Had we have the same issues with other realtors, I don't know if we would have been cared for the same way Deidre and her team took care of us. She is very experienced and has many great resources. We did have to get used to each other's communication style (but I find that to be very normal that not everyone communicates the same way). The most important thing was that Deidre was very open to our honest feedback and quickly tried to adjust her communication with us. Overall, we did have a great experience working with Deidre and Nicole. They are both very knowledgeable and supportive agents. read more

Deidre is literally as good as it gets. We interviewed 3 different highly rated realtors before starting to work with Deidre and we worked with her for a year (on and off) looking for homes in the East Bay. We were hesitant and nervous about the whole process and it took us a year to even put our first offer in (which we got!! and closed on just a month ago). At every turn she was patient, honest, communicative, transparent, helpful, and just went completely above and beyond. For the rest of my life (or as long as she's doing this :) ) I will not buy or sell a property in the East Bay without her. The house we bought is a total fixer and we had to go into it with contingencies. We knew our offer wasn't as strong as many others in this market, but Deidre helped us strengthen it in every way she could and they CHOSE our offer over a non-contingent offer at the same amount. Even now as we are in full renovation mode, she is helping us find tile and make other decisions that will be good for the house now and resale one day. We also got almost all of our contractors from her and they are AMAZING. It has been the most pleasant renovation process of my life. I attribute all of this to Deidre, our fearless leader! We are so thankful for everything she made happen for us. I cannot say enough good things about her, but I hope this is enough to convince you that if you go with anyone else, you're an idiot ;). read more

Deidre and Nicole are a total dream team and pleasure to work with! My husband and I had been looking to buy our first home in East Bay for years, but things really picked up once we started working with Deidre. She helped us learn about the realities of the market we were working with, both her and Nicole would meet us to look at potential homes to put offers on, and they summarized countless disclosure packets for us, annotating with years of experience and answering all of our questions. When it came time to put in our first offer, Deidre and Nicole worked around the clock to support us as our offer was accepted. As first time buyers, the home buying process can be really intimidating, but they gave us an incredible team who walked us through the entire escrow process - we closed in only 18 days and moved into our dream home within the month! We will absolutely call Deidre and Nicole later down the road if we decide to sell. Also, don't miss their IG pages, they are the coolest realtors in the Bay. It's clear that they both really love what they do, and we are so grateful that we chose to work with them. Thank you team!! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Deidre and Nicole to buy my first house. Deidre came highly recommended from a good friend of mine, and have lived up to her stellar reputation. Buying a house was a very stressful process and Deidre managed to make it manageable - without her expertise I would've been lost, and probably would've made some poor decisions. Throughout the process of looking at potential places, submitting an offer and closing she gave me plenty of good and helpful advice - what things I should be looking at, what might I possibly be missing, pointed out things that seem off, insights about the location and neighborhoods, going over inspection reports, arranging for an inspection on a short notice through her personal connections, even noticing a potential issue that the original inspection company had not mentioned in their report, and then taking the time to inquire with them about it. She is an expert, and very knowledgable of the field. She always responded quickly, at all hours of the day and every day of the week and got me the information I needed to make decisions. I would absolutely be recommending her and Nicole to my friends. read more

Deidre and Nicole are an incredible duo that care deeply about their clients and community. As first time home buyers we were stressed, nervous, underprepared and overwhelmed. They were upfront and honest with expectations and the difficulties associated with this market and took the time to educate and prepare us for the market. While we ultimately decided to stop our home search, we walked away knowing they did everything they could to help us. They're true professionals that we could not recommend more. read more

Steph Curry plays basketball. Stevie Wonder sings. Deidre Joyner buys and sells houses. For us mere mortals without trust funds and buckets of tech money, the process of buying a home was incredibly intimidating. Deidre was always honest, completely transparent in her thought process, and genuinely wanted the best for us. One thing that surprised us was Deidre's evaluations of the disclosure packets. Sometimes she'd say something like "the people that did the inspection are my preferred inspectors, and they're really thorough." Or on the flip side, "I suspect there is more wrong with this house than what the disclosures would lead you to believe." Having that sort of information turned out to be tremendously useful. Home buying is a stressful process from beginning to end, but having closed yesterday, we wonder how different it could have been without her. I wouldn't advise it. read more