Just had to give jeff Goodman five stars for helping me out with the property I was selling. There wasn't anything in it for him other than just to guide me through a little paperwork as my property was out of state. He took time out of his day to do this for me and I had never met him before. read more

Jeff is a fantastic agent! He really listens, has a great team and he's very easy to work with!

Jeff was incredibly helpful as we were preparing the home for sale, going far above and beyond my expectations. He managed each aspect of the project efficiently and graciously, and knew exactly which trades people he could trust to provide fair quotes and excellent service. He facilitated fuss-free digital signing and excellent communication from start to finish. So grateful for his assistance. read more

Jeff Goodman came highly recommended to me and I must say he certainly lived up to his reputation. Jeff went far and beyond for me. He is reliable, honest and true to his word. He never missed my calls even when he was out of the state. He worked just as hard. Jeff promptly returns all his calls. I definitely would give Jeff a 10 !!! read more

Jeff turned the trepidation of selling our family home of 64 years into an unbelievably smooth process. His knowledge of the Alameda area, business professionalism and attention to detail were top notch. Jeff presented a time line which was meticulously adhered to. During the prep of our home, each of the contacts he provided did an incredible job which enhanced the sale of our home. Jeff was always attentive in keeping us apprised of the process and always available when we had any questions. Alameda will always be our hometown but Jeff Goodman made our decision to sell a smooth transition into a new adventure. read more

Jeff exceeded my expectations during every stage of selling our home. He was an ally, friend and advisor helping us navigate this very difficult time of selling our family home. I felt like we were constantly ahead of the curve in every step of whole process. Which was in entirely due to Jeff's dedication and thoroughness. I always knew that Jeff had me covered. I cannot imagine a better experience and cannot wait to refer him to other people who are moving. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff and I highly recommend him as your agent. He took care of everything that needed to be done and he knows great people to get the work done. He kept me apprised of every detail along the way. He was prompt in answering text messages and was always able to communicate with you via the phone if necessary. Jeff was always professional, polite, on time and had great advice and suggestions on how to go forward with my property. He is a fabulous agent !! read more

It has been 20 years since Jeff helped us buy an investment house in Alameda. The process then as smooth and well orchestrated. There were numerous tricky issues with the purchase and Jeff made everything work. Fast forward to 2022 and it is time to sell the house. Remembering how well the purchase went, we asked Jeff to help sell the house. Jeff doesn't disappoint. There were a lot of moving parts needing attention before we could list for sale. Jeff helped with a painter, a landscaper, a designer and coordinated all the repairs for us. Oh, and the house sold for what we hoped we would get. Done. Thanks Jeff! read more

I can't say enough about how great Jeff was in assisting with the sale of our home. We had a very difficult situation and Jeff handled it all with great professionalism and experience. We are very thankful to have had him on our team. I would recommend him for anyone looking for home in the bay area. Jeff was amazing. read more

Jeff went far beyond expectations and was such a huge help through selling the property. Due to a probate sale it took quite some time to sell, he checked on the home repeatedly to make sure it was safe. He gave sound advise, communicated well, and was fantastic to work with. I really can't recommend him enough. read more

My husband and I have had dealings with several realtors in purchasing and selling homes. Jeff is one of the best! His attention to detail, dedication to his client, knowledge of the market, professionalism with other agents, empathy for the sale of a family home owned for generations, and willingness to watch over the home during the sale process are outstanding! And he comes with a team of workers who can tidy things up and have your home ready to present to new buyers quickly. We highly recommend him. read more

Jeff has been an amazing agent with great knowledge regarding the market for buyers and sellers. We were blessed to get to know him and work with him. Highly recommend him for anyone who wants to make a real estate decision. He goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable with your choice and we never felt pressured in making any decisions we were not happy/ready! read more

This was my mom's home (and grandparents before that), which created a very emotional decision for me to sell it after she passed. When I reached out to Jeff to enlist his services as my agent, he responded within minutes. We immediately bonded a relationship due to his empathetic, charming and easy-going manner. He knew what I was going through and understood how to assist me, sometimes with humor, often with factual advice. Extremely personable, responsive and thoughtful, Jeff ALWAYS answered my texts, emails and phone calls within minutes (or got back to me at his earliest opportunity). He expertly guided me through the process, transitioning from the planning phase to the listing, assessing (and selecting) offers, and finally the selling stages - and everything in between. Super-professional, yet upbeat, friendly and supportive. His experience and calming demeanor helped me navigate the unsettling concerns I dealt with (realizing I basically grew up in this house from toddler to my high school years). He made my needs paramount in so many ways (regardless if he was at work, away on business or pleasure). If, you're looking for a great seller's agent, hire Jeff - - you won't be disappointed!! read more

This was my first time dealing with the sale of a house and Jeff made the transition so much less stressful.. he talked me down off of a ledge more times than I care to admit. He was very responsive but more importantly than that he made me feel like a priority. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the Bay Area.. this man knows the business and it shows, from the beginning of putting a house on the market to the last signature of selling the house.. he's with you every step of the way!!! read more

If you are looking to buy a home This gentleman : -answers your calls promptly -researches what you like -knows the bay area *WELL* -has a kind personality ( and yes,this IS uber important!) read more

I highly recommend Jeff when selling your property. After showing the property three times Jeff brought several offers and I accepted an all cash offer. I live out of state and Jeff answered every phone call and assisted when I was unable to be at the property. He is extremely knowledgeable and did everything he said he would do. Jeff is professional and will find a buyer who will offer a fair price. I would defiantly list with Jeff. When purchasing a home Jeff would be my first choice. read more

Jeff Goodman of Harbor Bay Realty was absolutely one of the worst guys I ever met. He never told the truth. He was incredibly unethical as he revealed information from one buyer to the next and was working with a lawyer named Lance Russum who floats Jeff clients from landlords who want to evict tenants to sell their house at a higher price. No morals whatsoever Stay away from this snake! read more

Selling a longtime family home is never easy but after our dad passed away my mom was ready to downsize. Jeff was instrumental in the sale of our old house but was also so helpful in the purchase of a new beautiful but manageable home for Mom. After living in a home for 50 years and raising a family our house was loaded with all the mementos accumulated along the way and in need of refreshing. Jeff's contacts in the industry and deep experience proved vital in preparing the house for market and helping our family cope with the overwhelming process. He was there to answer every question and meet with every prospective contractor from painters to stagers. And he has a large file of professionals who offer such services. We were also very pleased with the Compass Concierge program in which the realty actually arranges for these contractors to be paid from escrow proceeds thereby minimizing cash outlay for the work you will likely need to do to prepare your home for sale. When the time was right to list and show, Jeff led the process expertly and efficiently and the house sold in a matter of days. I would highly recommend Jeff Goodman as your real estate seller or buyer's agent! read more

Great, reliable and professional agent. Jeff is efficient and gets the job done! He was able to help us sell our house in 2 weeks over asking and made the process at ease. Buying and selling a house can be stressful and he made it such an easy process. I highly recommend Jeff for any real estate need. read more

Jeff helped sell our family's home, during a very difficult time for us. We needed to make repairs to the house and work through issues related to the Home Owners Association before we could sell. Our parents had lived there over 50 years! The hard part came in because we all now lived on the east coast and we were dealing long distance with contractors, inspections and the HOA.....Not fun. Jeff made it easy, with all the work that was needed; he was there for us. He went ABOVE and BEYOND, by doing many tasks that should have been ours. He found and met with our contractors, service providers and HOA. Jeff listened to our needs, was on time, easy to reach and quick to respond. Jeff "knows how to make it happen". Business is relationships, and in Real Estate, you must trust the people that you are working with to "have your back" Jeff Goodman had ours and I trust him! read more

Jeff did so much more then just get us a great price! Selling my first house was a very complicated matter. Much more then I thought it would be. Jeff worked very hard in explaining everything and letting us know all our options. He put a lot of face to face time in order to help us and make us feel comfortable with the process. He was always very friendly and went above and beyond in all aspects. I would recommend him for ANYBODY looking for a great realitor. read more

When my mother passed away in 2014 she left two houses to me to sell the two properties. I was overwhelmed by the task at hand but remembered that Jeff was an experienced Alameda realtor. The first phone call I made to him proved him to be sympathetic, efficient and took most of the details. Trying to sell two homes located next-door to each other was a daunting task. Jeff recommended, after much discussion, to keep the rental and sell the residence since it would take a while to empty the residence. He had the names and phone numbers of the necessary contacts to help with the numerous tasks to prepare the home for sale. After a few bumps in the road, there were 4 offers which resulted in about two months of negotiations but after that the house was sold for very near the asking price. Three years later, having moved to Santa Rosa, I decided to sell the rental. From the first phone call to Jeff to the final signatures took all of two months. Jeff knows all the legal issues, has the humility to ask for help as needed and, as a lifelong resident of Alameda knew people who could expedite the process. The sale wrapped up while I was delayed in Washington state so the final papers were all signed electronically. The young couple and family who purchased the house wanted the home so much that they paid over the asking price. The entire process from listing to closing was about a month. Anyone who wants a knowledgeable,personable, honest and intelligent realtor in Alameda and the entire Bay Area should make the call to Jeff Goodman!!! read more

Thank you Jeff Goodman for his outstanding work. He marketed our home very well, gave us great suggestions and the whole process from start to finish was less than 2 months! Very easy to work with and never had us waiting. He is very accommodating and selling a house wasn't as hard with great results. read more

Jeff did an excellent job selling our house. Very knowledgeable of the target market and how to price based on the location and condition of the house. Very organized in preparation for showing house and throughout the sales transaction. Prompt follow-up and nice to work with. Highly recommend Jeff for your next sale or purchase of a home. read more

I have known Jeff and his family for years through our family members. When we move into the area he is our go to professional due his dedication to the community and knowledge of the area. No question read more

Jeff Goodman of Harbor Bay Realty was absolutely spectacular! I was in the process of purchasing my first home after a move across country. Jeff spent countless weekends with me and my family searching for the perfect home. He was patient, kind, extremely thorough and fun. He found the perfect home that I could afford. In addition, he had a team of professionals that I could rely on for home inspections, home loans and even a handyman! I am in the process of now purchasing an investment property through Jeff and I know this process will be just as easy as the first time around. Veronica Saba read more

Jeff helped me and my wife buy our first house in Alameda and he helped us navigate the tedious process of going through a short sale -- always leaving us feeling confident that things would work out. We appreciated Jeff's professionalism and candor when dealing with us, the selling agent or our mortgage broker. His knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market and especially Alameda proved invaluable as we searched through listings. Aside from real estate expertise, Jeff had an abundance of knowledge regarding inspectors, movers and mortgage specialists due to his many years of experience. Jeff took the burden and stress of buying a home off us - leaving us at ease. We would highly recommend him to others looking to buy/sell a home in the Bay Area. read more

I have done two transactions with Jeff in the previous year. The first was an investment property, which Jeff sourced. Through Jeff I was able to purchase the property below market and rent for a positive cash flow. The second transaction was more challenging. When an opportunity out of state presented itself, following Jeff's advice and marketing plan we were able to sell our primary residence in seven days during the holiday season. We received $235,000 over our asking price and were extremely pleased with the process and results. Jeff is knowledgable, experienced, responsive and will produce the desired results. read more

I was referred to Jeff by my real estate attorney. I had a property with a complex title issue and had difficulty with my previous realtor who refused to comply with my attorney's instructions regarding the title. Jeff has a history of working with difficult estate problems and my attorney felt he was the best person for the job. My property was well outside of Jeff's normal service area, but he happily accommodated me. Jeff was fully aware of the problems with the title and was unintimidated by them. This was a refreshing change from my experience with my prior realtor - Jeff was highly confident and this comes from his wealth of experience. Jeff was the consummate professional - highly organized, did everything on time and according to schedule, and answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns in a timely manner. He sold my property during the off season at a price that I was happy with. I am grateful for Jeff's efforts and recommend him wholeheartedly. read more

Jeff Goodman was a wonderful realtor to work with - I was looking for an inexpensive first home in Oakland, and he was committed to helping me find the perfect home. Once I was under contract and having loads of problems with my mortgage lender, he was there every step of the way, held my hand, yelled at the lender when appropriate, and talked me down a number of time. Great guy, great realtor! read more

Jeff Goodman has worked with our office for many years to assist us with the sale of Probate real estate including Court Confirmations of Sale. He is knowledgeable, dependable and reliable. On numerous occasions he has exceeded our expectations and gone out of his way to accommodate the needs of his clients. He is very conscientious and works tirelessness to close the deal. I would highly recommend Jeff Goodman. read more

Jeff Goodman is just about as good as they come in Real Estate. He's a real, down-to-earth human being, a long-time Alamedan with a tremendous amount of knowledge about the local real estate scene. I worked with him to buy a house, sell a house, and buy another one. He steered me through a transaction that was fraught with craziness, all the time keeping me in a positive frame of mind. He has great resources for workers of all kinds for taking care of those improvements that you might want to have done before selling or after buying. Go to Jeff Goodman! You'll be glad you did! (Seriously----he's a great fellow!) read more

Jeff Goodman really helped us find a condo to buy in Alameda. His advice was excellent in all respects. He was able to find a place that we could afford and advised us how to structure our bid for the house so that it was accepted. In the current Alameda housing market that is very difficult to do. Jeff followed through with every aspect of the purchase. My husband is disabled and Jeff made it easy for him to able to sign the necessary papers. We met every day at a local coffee shop so my husband didn't have to deal with stairs(where Jeff's office is located on the 2nd floor). Jeff promptly answered every email and phone call to him. That is not usually the case with other realtors I have dealt with. I would recommend Jeff Goodman as the realtor you should sign up with if you are planning to buy a house in Alameda. read more

Jeff is the consummate realtor. He is professional and caring and will bend over backwards to accomplish whatever needs to be done. We trusted him completely with the sale of our family home and were impressed by his performance at every turn. His guidance made the process virtually painless, and he was in constant communication from beginning to end. We highly recommend his expertise and character to any prospective buyer or seller. Jeff is just simply the best! read more