Working with Derek was a pleasure. He helped us through the process of creating a commercial lease for a new tenant. We were out of our depth, but Derek made excellent suggestions and always responded to our questions promptly. We would work with him or refer others to him without hesitation. read more

I began working with Derek pre-pandemic. At first I was looking for a condominium and Derek is very familiar with the condominium market in the East Bay, particularly Eastern Contra Costa County. My needs in finding a home are unique as I require the use of a wheelchair for every day mobility. Derek was not troubled by the uniqueness of my situation. He is patient, kind, sensitive to his clients' needs and is never pushy. He is resourceful and knowledgeable. It is refreshing to know that there still are realtors that want to ensure their clients' satisfaction above anything else. Derek is an overall great person who cares about the work he does and the clients he provide services to. read more

I initially got connected to Derek through Redfin as I was searching for homes in Oakland. He looked at several different condos with me until we found the one. Derek was extremely professional and gave me great advice all throughout the home buying process. I'm a first time home buyer and he walked me through a lot of the steps and educated me on the entire process. He even referred me to a great lender - Norma Sanchez at Envoy. I would definitely recommend Derek to anyone I know. read more

First and foremost, Derek Wagley is an expert in his field. He is a Real Estate Broker as well as an Attorney which is very beneficial in today's market. Derek has the utmost integrity and strong family values...two characteristics I highly value in the professionals I choose to work with. He is an excellent communicator and was available seven days a week when he was helping me sell my house. Derek's response time is amazing and was key in getting my house sold very quickly. Within two weeks of listing as "Coming Soon", we had accepted an offer above asking price and closed escrow in 30 days. Derek went above and beyond during the entire process and I would highly recommend him to anyone getting ready to buy or sell a house! read more

Derek was patient with me as he applied his experience and attention to detail to preparing and selling my home. His enthusiasm helped get me over hurdles, and yet he never once pushed... I set the pace. I am grateful for his skill and his kindness. read more

What can I say about Derek? If I could give six stars I would. I was a first time home buyer and really required help and sound advice from someone that didn't only care about his commission. I found that in Derek. He located several potential houses for me. Although other houses would earn him more of a commission he ended up recommending the least expensive one because it had the "best bones" of all the others. Derek was super professional and he made sure all the I's were dotted and the T's were crossed. I won't use anyone else in the future other than my now friend Derek Wagley!! read more

Needless to say, Buying a home is an exciting venture, but it is also slightly terrifying. Working with Derek took away so much of the "unknown" That kept me up at night. Not only did he commit himself to becoming an expert in the neighborhoods that I was interested in buying, he also walked me through every single step of the process. He is incredibly professional and his sense of humor makes the daunting process of buying a home bearable:) I would work with him again and recommend him to friends and family in a heartbeat! read more

He works only for his commission, as a first time buyer and as our agent I was expecting him to advice on pros and cons of buying a home next to a highway. He just made it seem as if there would be no issues with it. He neither helps in negotiating nor advocates for you in any beneficial way and in an upswing market you need someone who truly is a buyers agent. He is only their for paperwork which he is good at and nothing more. Update: He was straight with me on commission, so no argument on it and no expectations during or after.The fact is he was upfront about it and there was no repeated ask as he makes it out to be. This feedback is more on advice and guidance. You need to advocate and guide, a winning offer any agent can make . A good agent, however advocates. Take this as a critical feedback to improve on. To be specific, here are items to consider a. Advise on Pros and cons of location b. Impact on valuation based on location c. Visit the property with client before offer is made so the buyer makes an informed decision d. If buyer has hesitation or second thoughts, it is mostly a valid concern,so be there for the buyer not only to close the deal e. Buying a home, a first time home is a big decision, when asked for a feedback on the home disclosures and contingencies it is not just ok, but preferred to give a open, honest and brave opinion. Buyers need it and will respect that and that will be the basis of a life long relationship. read more

Derek Wagley helped us clean, repair and sell a condominium during an extremely stressful time for our family. As a realtor, he was ALWAYS professional, attentive, knowledgeable and very responsive to our particular needs. Derek's expertise and assistance went FAR BEYOND what we expected from a realtor. He became a trusted advisor, a graceful point man working with a difficult condo board, and volunteered his time (and even manual labor) again and again without our asking him for it. In addition, Derek treated us with enormous kindness, consideration and honesty. Initially, we chose Derek as our realtor because we needed someone who would bring with him a competent and efficient team to navigate the complexities of the realty market and sale of the condo. DEREK BRINGS SO MUCH MORE TO ANY PROJECT - a strong work ethic, integrity, an even hand and level head, and he knows his business and can educated his clients. Derek is thorough and precise in everything that he undertakes and remains immediately responsive to his client's needs. He a remarkable realtor and a very admirable person as well. read more

Derek served as my agent for my just-completed sale. He had also been my agent when I purchased the home 13 years ago. In both the buying and selling experiences, he provided outstanding service and demonstrated his professionalism, integrity, and expertise. Derek went out of his way to make me feel at ease throughout the process, answered all of my questions quickly and completely, and kept me updated on the progress. As a seller who had already moved from the Bay Area, it was important to me to know that my agent would be there to handle everything that needed to be done and to watch out for me and my interests. With Derek, I always knew I was in good hands. read more

Derek is a great realtor! Low-key and very patient. He keeps an eye open for what you want and always makes himself available to show us possibilities. I know my mom and I are going to find the perfect house for us with Derek's help! read more

Derek is one of the best realtor's I have ever known. He is a very humble, respectful, and a thoughtful person. What mattered the most to him during the process was our needs. He didn't care about making a quick buck ($$$) or trying to make a quick sale. Instead he took his time, reviewed all the details and made sure the property was the right property for us. If you want to have the assurance and confidence in buying or selling your home. Derek is the man for you. He is the person we trust for all our real estate needs! read more

The best word to describe Derek is "awesome". Actually, that doesn't even come close to encapsulating just how wonderful a real estate agent he is (or how nice a person he is). He works unbelievably hard to find the best solution for your individual situation, caring more that you find what's right for you than about making a commission ASAP--in other words, he's in it both WITH you and FOR you. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge about the real estate market in the East Bay. He's fastidious in his research and shares his knowledge freely. He does the same with his time; he made himself available when we were and worked around our always-booked schedule to make sure we were able to find what we wanted. I really don't know what we would have done had we not happened upon Derek. The process would not have been so pleasant or so stress-free, and we likely wouldn't have found the best option for us. I recommend Derek to everyone I meet who mentions that they're thinking of buying a house or condo in the area. Call him now. Seriously. You will be SO glad you did. read more

Juliana F.'s first paragraph says it well. Derek is "awesome". My husband and I are in our early 60's and have been renters in SF for years. The rent increases made us think buying would be wise but we were seeking a unique house and limited by what we could qualify for. Derek really listened to us and really understood our needs. The house had to be laid out in a way that it could accommodate our video production business, but also be a home, and ideally without too much yard to take care of, and close to BART for me. Well, he found us the perfect house in 15 days, and we closed 21 days later. But what really stands out about Derek is his total commitment to finding the house that will work for you, carefully reviewing all documents and inspections about the house, helping us understand the process, being available at any time for questions, and negotiating expertly with the seller to protect our interests and obtain the best deal for us. The fact that he has a law degree increases his understanding of contracts and his skill at attending to all details no matter how small. Derek had placed a Craigslist Ad for showing a house and what first stood out about Derek is that his web site gives complete details about the house he is showing rather than just being a come on. We made an appointment to see the house. It wasn't right for us but we liked Derek right away so set up an appointment to see more houses. Then I hopped on Yelp, and saw all of the great reviews. After working with him I can now understand why people wrote such long reviews. He is so great to work with that you just can't stop writing about him. I have personally referred him to many friends who are selling a house or looking to buy. read more

My experience with Derek was terrific. As a first time home buyer, the process can feel competitive and somewhat overwhelming. Derek made the process seem less intimidating and simple. His vast knowledge of the industry, the Bay Area Market and his unique legal expertise always provided me a sense of trust and high confidence in his abilities. Going above and beyond, Derek negotiated several concessions on my behalf that I would have never considered asking the seller for. If you are thinking about buying or selling, I highly recommend Derek. read more

I worked with Derek for just about a year. He was incredible patient and understanding of my situation, which was complicated by estate issues. He stuck with me, always keeping me apprised of appropriate properties. He never tried to foist something on me that was beyond my stated budget limits. And he always gave sound advice; pointed out the pros/cons of a given choice. I think it was this quality -- his integrity -- that I appreciated most. Not only is he a good realtor, he's a good guy. read more

Derek Wagley is a broker in a league of his own. Smart, prepared, professional and generous describe this amazing realtor. He is an East Bay native who knows the Tri-Valley well, lives in the area, and is committed to his clients. He told us that he did not want to leave any money on the table and he delivered. Our Bollinger Hills home sold at full price in March 2011. We've bought and sold 6 homes in other competitive markets and have never experienced the support and service that Derek provided. Besides providing the usual comps and data, he scoured the neighborhood to be sure we were positioned appropriately. He suggested stagers, painters, flooring companies, and other craftsmen AND was available to meet them at the house if we were busy. He invests energy but is never pushy. We interviewed two other realtors whose signs we had seen around Bollinger Hills and know that we made the best decision. read more

Derek has been working with us for several months and is by far the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. He is extremely diligent, well prepared, and thorough. He gives the client all the necessary tools and insight to make the right buying decision. He is also extremely patient, understanding of his clients' needs, and savvy when it comes to dealing with banks, lenders, and the small print of all the real estate legal docs. In n uncertain real estate market, Derek is your best ally you can count on to help you find the property of your dreams at a price you can afford. read more

We have worked with Derek twice now, first time we were buying our very first home, 2nd time we were buying a new home and selling our current home. Derek was amazing both times! He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and organized. He is very easy to work with and very easy to get of hold of when we needed him! Derek helped us sell our house in less than a week! And it was well over asking price! We will definitely work with Derek again in the future!! read more

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when looking to buy my first home. If Derek was not there with us throughout the entire (long and often chaotic) process, my family and I would have gotten lost in this crazy and competitive world of real estate. Actually, now that I'm reflecting back on it, "chewed up and spit out" is probably a more accurate description. I honestly cannot imagine going through that process with anybody else. I'm just going to keep this short and simple. Here are a few words that would describe Derek: honest, supportive, patient, understanding, flexible, adaptive, meticulous, professional, approachable, experienced, knowledgeable, and the list goes on and on. Keeping communication between everyone involved is also one of the main things he does so well and effortlessly. He always made himself available by text, phone, email, or in-person. He kept us informed of every update and was often ahead of the game and able to anticipate any potential problems. He advocated for us every step of the way and I felt like we had our very own on-demand personal broker. My family and I are so lucky to have landed under Derek's care. We were not the easiest clients to work with and had a couple bumps, and maybe a mountain or two, along the way. I have no idea how he manages to pull off the difficult tasks he does while making the process so smooth and simple for us. We will definitely reach out to him when it's time to look again, it would just be silly to work with anyone else. read more

I am a first time home buyer that was going through the major stress of relocating from LA, starting a new job and trying to find condo in the Oakland area in this crazy real estate market! Derek was awesome and kept such a cool, professional and level-headed approach to my search. In working with him, he kept in constant communication with me and my partner from beginning to end... from the search for a home to the closing of escrow. He was very patient and was excellent at explaining all the intricacies associated with purchasing a home. He often went above and beyond and worked behind the scenes with all of the players that were involved. He offered to pick me up at work, at the hotel, at BART...you name it. He also made himself available to meet and call appraisers, carpet layers, HOA representatives and of course the listing agent on our behalf....amazing! His advice was spot on...on the property I finally purchased, I was ready to offer something more than what was ultimately accepted...that only happened because he counseled me in the right direction....thus saving me money! Derek is great! read more

Derek is an awesome realtor. When we first met Derek, we were lukewarm about looking at houses (the California market is crazy). Derek would show up on a weekend when we started looking at open houses, notice some crack or ding I would never have seen and mention it. The guy has a keen eye for detail. What we loved the most was there was never pressure. He figured out what we were looking for and had our backs. I was very confident in his understanding of the legal terms in contracts and with his presentation of the things to consider when buying a home without being overwhelming. You want this guy to be your agent. As a CPA and cautious but informed buyer, I wanted someone who knew his stuff. Derek well exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend him. read more

Derek is amazing. I cannot recommend him enough. My wife and I took over a year to find our home and Derek was patient, understanding, and driven when it came to helping us with our purchase. He never got frustrated or lost his cool especially when my wife and I were in total disagreement. I would have fired us... That being said, Derek is our guy. Wether we are buying or selling a property or if someone asks us who we use it will always be Derek. A+++ read more

My wife and I were looking for a home for a month. After having two agents, One who never set up a meeting to get to know us and another who stood us up to view a home, Derek came into our lives. His first priority was getting to know us and what we wanted. He was always quick to answer our text messages and emails. As first time home buyers, the whole process seemed pretty daunting. Derek explained everything to us without any jargon. The whole process seemed relatively easy. He knew when to ask for more or settle on what we had. By the close of Escrow Derek had negotiated $4,100 into our pockets. My wife, daughter and I love our new home and life which wouldn't have been possible without Derek. I highly suggest him and whenever we need an agent again I will look towards him. read more

Derek was just great; I was a first time buyer - he was patient with me, immediately grasped my needs; He was on the phone immediately if something came up and even came to my office in SF to drive me to see a potential place in the east bay on very short notice; He is extremely well informed about all aspects of the process, and he saved me at least $10,000 in the purchase of the condo of my dreams! He is patient and cool at at time when a nervous buyer needs to be calm. He makes you feel like you are his only client, and he calls with updates at every level of the search and close; Derek is thoroughly prepared, honest, straightforward and I really and truly believe that he takes great joy in matching his clients to the right home; I highly recommend Derek Wagley to any potential buyer or seller. Linda G. read more

My experience with Derek was five++ stars, he was knowledgeable, and patient with my first-time buyer questions. He was always available to go with me to open house showings, very knowledgeable about the area, and he gave me great suggestions about pricing. He was on top of the entire process from day one, working with our lender, working with the seller's agent, made it less stressful when we made an offer, he was there for last minute lender calls, all the way to closing escrow day. Honestly, I would refer him to everyone and will be using him again in the future. Thank you Derek for making this a great experience. I am moving in my new home soon! read more

Derek is incredible! So incredible that I wouldn't think of using anyone else to help navigate the stressful process of buying and/or selling a home. He helped me buy my first home, sell it 7 years later and then buy my second one just four months ago. Derek is professional, attentive, detail oriented, experienced, enthusiastic, knowledgable, patient and always goes ten steps above and beyond. He was a true advocate for me during the home buying/ selling process. A truly invaluable advocate. read more

I have used Derek a couple times to try to find a new home. He is always so helpful and willing to listen to exactly what our wants and needs are, in order to help us fine tune what is necessity and what we could deal with and fix ourselves. When the market is such a competitive and confusing mess he was there to help guide and direct us in a way that made us feel more secure in knowing we would find the perfect place for us when the time was right. I will continue to call him for all our real-estate needs. (and the added bonus... He's also a lawyer and I am able to use him for estate planning etc. What a great two for one!!!) read more

I give Derek my highest possible recommendation for skill, honesty, integrity, responsiveness, diligence, and most important, always putting my interests first. Derek was my real estate agent for my first-time buyer home purchase. When I met Derek, I was living in a rent controlled apartment on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco with a wonderful landlord who never raised my rent a penny. Still, I knew home ownership was desirable from an investment standpoint and as a tax savings, but it was going to take a lot to get me to give up an affordable rent controlled apartment in a great neighborhood. Derek understood my situation and worked tirelessly with me over several years, off and on, until he found the perfect condominium for me in Oakland. I honestly feel embarrassed that I took so long to finally make a purchase, but Derek never pushed me to make an offer on any property. He understood and at all times respected that I was in a good situation and it would take the right property at the right price. When it came down to making offers and closing the deal (there was some back and forth), Derek negotiated effectively on my behalf, gave me great advice, and respected my decision when I made it. I give Derek Wagley my highest recommendation with absolutely no reservation. He is the best! read more