Ken is incredibly knowledgeable and patiently answered every question we had at every step of the purchase process. He is keeping a pulse on trends in the industry and helped us shape our strategy in a highly complex market. read more

My husband and I have been looking for our home in the East bay, Kenneth was referred to us and he was such an incredible help! We were able to navigate the process smoothly and he has been a huge source of knowledge and help every step of the way. read more

Ken was my agent for about a year as we attended multiple open houses and submitted many offers in this crazy Bay Area market. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to market behaviors, renovations, financing, and identifying easily overlooked pros/cons of a property. I was never pressured into overextended myself when submitting offers and was reassured consistently when our offers were not accepted that all it would take is time. Ken also kept in mind our goals and wishes when he provided his inputs on the houses we saw together. It has been a learning experience working with Ken and it is bittersweet for me to say that the journey has ended with Ken helping us close on our first home. I appreciate him and his team vastly for making our dream come true and cannot recommend him enough. read more

Ken and his team were beyond amazing to work with. I was worried about the process being remote and having to figure out all the logistics of selling a condo by myself, but Ken's sold my condo within a week or two of listing. I could not have asked for a smoother selling experience. His team was communicative all throughout the process, and it was apparent that they were experts at what they do. I went through a lot of mediocre agents to know Ken is not your average agent! I highly recommend his team :) read more

We decided to sell our investment property in Oakland and the entire process would be done remotely as we were now living in Las Vegas. With Kenneth Er's East Bay experience and his extensive connections, they were able to completely renovate and prepare our unit for sale. He oversaw the renovations and kept the project under budget while his team's consistent updates assured us of the progress. His vision for the condo renovation and marketing plan was extremely effective as we received an offer over asking within a week of listing. We could not have asked for a smoother real estate transaction and highly recommend Kenneth Er and his East Bay Compass team. read more

Kenneth Er - The Er Group at Compass - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Oakland, California

We absolutely LOVE Ken and his team. After years and years of hoping and looking for a home, we were finally able to purchase a home last year. It could not have happened without Ken's incredible expertise. He is SO knowledgeable, reliable and knows how to compete in this absolutely crazy market. He went above and beyond and helped us every step of the way. He has such an amazing understanding of what people are looking for and goes out of his way to make it happen for his clients. We are thrilled to have found a home where we will make great memories with our family, and we have Ken to thank for that. We have also referred lots of our friends to Ken. He is the best and we will continue to sing his praises! Don't look any further when you are looking for a reliable, wonderful realtor who will help you to buy or sell. As far as we are concerned, there is no one better! read more

I had a very positive experience with the Er group. I worked with Fiona, and she helped my husband and I purchase our first home. Homebuying is so overwhelming, but Fiona was always there to answer questions and was so supportive throughout the process. A couple things we appreciated included: - Fiona connected us with a local mortgage lender that is well known in the Bay Area for quick closing timelines. This made our offer more competitive than folks who were working with national lenders. - Once our offer was accepted, Fiona kept in close contact with others involved in the closing process so that my husband and I always knew what was going on. This really helped reduce stress. I highly recommend this group, as they are so professional and knowledgeable about the real estate world. read more

My wife and I worked with Ken and his team during the first half of 2022, which was a rough time to be buying a house in the Bay area due to steep demand, short supply, and high interest rates. We were first time homebuyers moving from San Francisco to the East Bay, unfamiliar with the nuances of the buying process and the different neighborhoods. During this period, we saw 50+ properties. Ken helped us by alerting us to houses coming on the market, communicating market trends, and discussing differences between various neighborhoods and properties. Ken went above and beyond, and we really appreciated his unique expertise and exceptional responsiveness. He has a reserved and trusting demeanor, which was helpful in easing our concerns of not finding a home. He caught on to our preferences quickly and was upfront about the positives, and more importantly, the negatives of various houses we saw and was never pushy. In July, Ken helped us find a house that checked all of our boxes, and we were able to make an offer and sign a contract in about a week! Huge thanks to Ken and the entire Er Group for their guidance as we worked through every step of the process. It was a great experience for us with a tremendous outcome! read more

Ken is an outstanding realtor, super friendly, and great fun to work with. My wife and I and our two young children needed to sell our house in Redwood Heights and buy a new house, with more space. Ken staged our old house. He did more than just stage, suggesting and implementing renovations (such as converting our upstairs) that greatly increased the value of our house. These renovations were done quickly and cost efficiently. He was also great at marketing the property, totally loved his drone video! Our house looked so good we kinda wanted to stay. Anyway, we sold the house for a great price. On the buy side, Ken was also great. He has a solid knowledge of the Bay Area, what drives the value of housing, and how to negotiate. After a couple of offers or so, we bought a house in Glen Highlands - twice our previous floor space, view of SF, very practical for the kids, generally awesome. On the day we moved in (the usual stress of packing and moving etc.) when we got to the new house, Ken had a bottle of Dom Perignon there waiting for us! And he had pizza delivered, which was just the perfect yummy, easy thing to eat, after a hectic day moving (and it was pretty fancy pizza, I should say). It is those little touches that round off Ken as just a great realtor. I doubt we will ever use anyone else. Thanks, Ken! read more

As a first time home buyer, in this crazy hot housing market, my husband and I needed a real estate agent who really knows the bay area well and will have the patience to guide us through this stressful journey. That's where KEN comes in! Ken is absolutely wonderful! He is very knowledgeable, professional, kind, and extremely patient. He walked us through all the steps and answered all our million little questions. He made us feel comfortable and confident with our decision. After a year of searching, we finally found our forever home and we couldn't have done it without Ken! Throughout the process, Ken was always present when we needed his support and he gave us great recommendations on renovations/safety/upgrade ideas. I would strongly recommend Ken to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Bay! read more

Even though my husband and I have lived in the Bay Area for more than a decade, we weren't sure if laying down roots was possible given how competitive the real estate market is.  We first reached out to Kenneth a few years ago, and he immediately impressed us with his knowledge, down-to-earth nature, and patience.   Over the course of the last few years, our needs changed multiple times as we got married and grew our family.  At each step of the way, Kenneth guided us through the process of thinking through different options when it came to buying a home.   The best parts of working with Kenneth for us were: 1) his ability to break down complex topics into bite sized pieces, allowing us to feel truly empowered in the home buying process and 2) his genuine desire to keep our best interest at heart, as we never feel pressured to bid beyond what we felt comfortable with 3) his extensive knowledge of the cost and effort required in making updates or changes to a home. We couldn't be more thrilled to finally land a wonderful home a few months ago to raise our family.  Even after we moved in and issues came up, Kenneth was willing to offer his advice.  Naturally, when my parents decided that they were interested in moving to the Bay Area, I was confident to recommend Kenneth. I will be sure to continue to recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the East Bay. read more

I decided to sell my owner-occupied only condo in July 2022. It wasn't a great time to sell but I was looking into something bigger with my partner. Ken and Dinh made the selling process as smooth as possible since this was my first time selling a property. They were able to get the place sold off the market despite the type of property I had and questionable selling time. Thanks, Ken and Dinh! read more

Kenneth Er and the Er Group with Compass did an absolutely amazing job of getting my house sold. They were incredibly professional, responsive, knowledgeable as well as patient when it came to all my questions and concerns. From the first day I met with Kenneth to the date of closing him and his team were all over getting the job done as quickly as possible with the best possible financial outcome. His team of contractors did an amazing job of preparing the house for the market and I still cannot believe how great they did and how quickly they did it. Outstanding! When the house went on the market with the staging I actually wanted to make an offer on my own home. I was so happy with how the home looked, just beautiful and I am sure the new owners will love living there. Outstanding staging! If I ever have a need for a realtor in the future in the Oakland area I will most certainly work with Kenneth Er and his amazing team again. Outstanding work and thank you so much. read more

Kenneth and team are absolute stars!!! We worked with them over several months to sell our home in Oakland. Initially we were nervous about going through the process from thousands of miles away, but those fears were unfounded. Kenneth and his whole team were extremely professional, always quick to respond to questions, open to our suggestions/feedback, and provided constant updates (including pictures) over email. All of the contractors they hired for fixing up & staging the house were high quality as well. We felt we could really trust them with the whole end-to-end process so we could focus on settling into our new life. I would highly recommend them to anyone selling a home in the East Bay! read more

I worked with Ken and his team to sell my house in Oakland in March 2022. They honestly exceeded my expectations, not just in the price and negotiations but also how they handled the whole process. We were remote for the whole listing and sale and they took care of everything. They were super proactive with communication, and we always knew exactly what was going on during the process. They're also tech savvy, which isn't the case with all agents! Originally, we were also considering an agent from a big online company, and the difference in communication and responsiveness was super noticeable. I would highly recommend working with them. read more

Where do I even begin!? Ken Er was so patient and easy going with us. He explained things in a manor in which we could understand. As first time home buyers, we needed a lot of things broken down for us. Ken is communicative and always there when you need him. He stayed up late talking to us through difficult decisions, as well as trusted us when we had to make hard choices on our own. We could text Ken anytime and always got prompt responses in a timely manor. I think best of all, Ken found us our home! Thanks Ken, you are amazing and we will be recommending you to everyone we know! read more

We had a great experience working with Ken as he helped us to buy our first home. Throughout the process, Ken was experienced and knowledgeable and importantly for us, he remained patient with us throughout. He was highly responsive to all our questions and helped us arrange work contractors for after the sale went through. We continue to use him as a resource for many of our home related queries! read more

Throughout our time working with Kenneth, my husband and I would frequently comment how happy we were that we chose him as our realtor. Kenneth has a calm, knowledgeable, and authentic demeanor, which is critical when navigating the chaotic Bay Area housing market. He was completely transparent and helpful in identifying what homes were realistically in our budget, and we never felt pressured to consider options out of our price range. From the initial consultation through closing, Kenneth helped make a stressful process run very smoothly. read more

Ken recently helped us purchase a home. After working with a different realtor for a year and having no luck we began working with Ken. I could immediately tell a difference. Our first two offers were declined, but the homes sold at the price point Ken thought they would, we lost because we couldn't afford the final price point. On the offer we won, it was Ken's negotiating skills that won us the home. He constantly was constantly in contact with the selling agent before, during, and after the offer was submitted. I will recommend Ken to anyone who asks. read more

I chose Kenneth Er and Compass because he was relaxed and knowledgeable. Fiona is on his team and she was a gracious host for open house. Kenneth Er was able to answer my questions about being ready to sell, and he even put a new light in the dining room himself! I had a crew paint, and did the grout on the tile, new carpet and minor repairs. He advised and informed me, set the open house dates and his team staffed them, people came and I enjoyed knowing they liked the home. Kenneth also helped me thru the sales paperwork process. It was much less stressful than when I sold a place in 2003. He hired a stager, she was able to make it pretty and showed off the lovely light, and other features. I know the buyers will enjoy their new home and I will be happy moving to Maui. I recommend Kenneth Er and his team. read more

Ken and his team helped us a sell our home in Oakland recently. From the first conversation, to closing, and even now, he has been in touch every step of the way. He suggested things we could do to help our home appeal to more buyers, got the bids, and even managed the contractors. When it was all said and done, we received multiple offers and sold for $200k higher than our dream price! We would not hesitate Ken and his team to sell or buy a home in the East Bay. 5 stars all the way!! read more

I just called this agent as his number was listed on a property I was interested in. Our conversation was quick (less than 60 seconds). The property I was interested in was not his listing - so Kenneth told me to have my agent contact the listing agent. I told him I "knew this was the normal course of business, but....." Before I could explain to him that that my agent was busy today and was just touring the area today and was just hoping to see the property and perhaps he could forward the listing agent's info..... Boom. Kenneth abruptly ended the conversion with "Thanks for wasting my time" and Kenneth hung up on me. read more

Ken and team exceeded our expectations. He was recommended by a friend and for good reason. They made our sale simple and worry free. They provided excellent recommendations and guidance to help get the home staged and had excellent contractors available to complete small enhancements. He had a solid pulse on the Oakland market and the sale was very quick. Super responsive and the team provided daily updates after we left the property. We would recommend Ken to anyone who is looking to sell their home in the East Bay. read more

I was lucky enough to work with Ken Er both on the sale of my home and the purchase of a subsequent one. He was patient with all my questions and responsive to any of my concerns. I really felt taken care of! When problems cropped up, as they always do, he was calm and reassuring and was always realistic about what we could do. He made sure everyone working with us, from repair people to mortgage broker, was doing what they needed to and was so communicative with the whole team, I always knew what was going on. Whenever Ken could not be physically at a location to support me, he always sent a competent member of his team so I always had someone to help me. I appreciate his knowledge of houses because he always helped me think about the cost to repair certain issues so I could make an informed decision. I couldn't recommend Ken highly enough! read more

I was totally new to the home buying process, and was cautious about choosing an agent I could trust and work with. My friend suggested I go with Ken as he would mesh with my personality. Ken was awesome! He walked me through the entire process in verbiage I could understand, answered any questions I had super quickly and at all hours of the day or night (not recommended to be as pushy as I was, but thankfully he was understanding), and best of all guided me when I put my first bid in. Due to his diligence, immediate reactions and excellent pulse on the market, we were able to win the bid and close in 2 weeks. What I appreciate most about Ken is that he's direct and does not mince words - he means what he says, no sugarcoating - I needed that - without his transparency I would not have gotten the house that I'm so so so happy with. I'm pretty sure that everything that he predicted would happen, happened - he has great instincts. read more

Ken helped me find and buy a unique property that I love. I really didn't know much about the home buying process or the housing market in the bay area, and there is a lot to learn. Ken guided me throughout the entire process without ever making it feel overwhelming. Honestly, I didn't even know what kind of house I wanted and he made sure that I discovered a place that would be a great fit. He also helped me get in touch with a lender that gave me an amazing rate, and because of this lender's reputation for fast execution, mine ended up being the winning offer on the property I most wanted. The whole process felt very seamless, even during COVID. Ken was always super responsive and answered all my questions. Honestly, I can't imagine a better experience or outcome for this journey. I would recommend Ken to anyone without hesitation. read more

Ken is a fantastic agent. Cannot recommend him enough. He's driven, attentive, detail-oriented, and tech savvy: everything you could ask for in an agent. Ken helped me purchase a home in the Temescal neighborhood in Oakland, which is a notoriously difficult neighborhood for home buyers. The house was off-market, and Ken helped negotiate a deal that both buyer and seller were happy with. Throughout the process, he did an excellent job of communicating and of procuring inspections and all of the necessary legal hoopla to quickly prepare the home for a transaction. I've worked with several agents in the past, and Ken is hands down the best. If you're looking for properties in the East Bay, I recommend you start with Ken. read more

We just moved into our new home and couldn't be any happier! This was our first time buying and Ken ensured a smooth and effortless experience. My husband and I had just submitted our documents for a loan and expressed our interest in a condo located in San Leandro to Ken. The condo was an example of a place we were looking for, but because Ken reacted so quickly, we were able to actually see the place the next day, and put in an offer the following day. With Ken's guidance and constant communication, we were able to close on the condo within 2 and a half weeks! Throughout the process, Ken was always there to answer any and every question we had, making us feel comfortable and confident with our purchase and negotiating decisions. He's great at what he does, and my husband and I will easily refer him to friends and family. read more

We had a great experience working with Ken Er. He helped us buy our first condo and it was a very seamless process where he assisted us every step of the way. Throughout the process, Ken was highly responsive and willing to meet us on multiple occasions to view properties. Whenever we had a question, we would text or call and Ken would immediately respond. Although it took a long time to find a place that was right for us, Ken was willing to meet with us and provide market insight for over a year. As a result, when we were ready to purchase a home, we closed the first offer we made on a condo. We would highly recommend Ken to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Bay Area. read more

Ken was very patient with us. We originally started to look for houses around Nov 2017. We found Ken through Zillow asking about details of a listing home. He quickly responded and took us to the site the next day. Since that day, Ken has been our realtor for the rest of the home hunting process. We were very pick about the houses. And living in the Bay Area, that's makes home buying process a lot more difficult. Ken helped us understood why the market is the way it is and gave a lot of recommendation of areas we should be looking. We were looking for a fairly new houses, but we didn't know to look for new construction sites. Ken brought the idea to us and we loved one of the new construction houses. AND BOOM! We purchased our home. When we paid our downpayment, the site was still building. And it took nearly 6 months to completion. Ken was also very kind to walk through each steps of developing process. Overall, I have no complain. Loved Ken and would recommend him to anyone read more

Ken helped me purchase my forever home. Going through a home buying process is stressful and confusing, however Ken was able to be there throughout the process, answering any questions or concerns no matter how big or small it was. Not only is Ken knowledgeable about the industry, he provides great advice. There were a couple higher offers than mine, but with Ken's connections and structure, he was able to get me the property of my dreams without being the highest offer. read more

We had a great experience buying a home with Ken. We started looking at homes with Ken about 6 months ago, during which time he has been very patient with us while we explored properties in various neighborhoods in Oakland, Pleasanton and Orinda and refined exactly what we were looking for in our next home, and we just closed on a beautiful home in Orinda. It says a lot that even when we needed to slow our search for a couple of months Ken managed to be great at proactively following up to check in, without ever being pushy. By following up with selling agents regularly and advising us on the best way to present our offer, Ken helped us position ourselves as preferred buyers and eventually secure the home despite not being the highest offer on the table. Throughout the search Ken was particularly good at giving us lots of information, and when needed strong recommendations, on what it would take to remodel or make any changes to homes. He would quickly point out expensive issues that may be less obvious and let us know realistic costs for changes we may not have considered and where he saw significant value in making improvements. Since we had our offer accepted, Ken has been great at recommending contractors and helping us get them lined up so that work started on the day we closed. We can't wait to move in! read more

We were very happy to have Ken as our agent. Ken and his team were very professional, kind and patient with us. He is always there to answer questions and put our mind at ease. I would love to work with him again in the near future. Thank you Ken for your excellent service. read more

We cannot say enough about Ken and his team. I initially contacted Ken after seeing his success in our area and shortly after meeting with him and his team we were confident we went with the right people. Ken and his team made what is usually an extremely stressful process a seamless and pleasant experience. The team was in constant communication, the marketing was flawless, and everything went as or better than expected. When offer day came, Ken calmly went through each offer (there were quite a few) with us and made recommendations on which offer to accept and why. The winning offer was much higher than our asking price and we couldn't be happier with our experience with Team Er. Do yourself a favor and connect with Ken if you are thinking of selling your home. You will not be disappointed! read more

Ken was referred to us by a friend who gave rave reviews, and he still exceeded our expectations. He was very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. Ken has an almost savant-like in his ability to judge the sale price of different homes we were considering. He is extremely well informed about the market as well as the different neighborhoods we were considering. He carries a wealth of information, and is more than willing to share all of that with his clients. Overall, he is a great resource to have on your side when buying/selling a home. read more

I can not say enough about how much I would recommend The Er Group. My husband and I worked with both Ken and Fiona in purchasing our first home. We had interviewed a number of real estate agents in the area and chose Ken because he had extensive knowledge of the East Bay from growing up in the area, and because he had experience in renovating as well. He and Fiona were able to recommend areas in our search in Oakland and San Leandro. When we saw houses with them they gave their honest opinion and had knowledge of the potential for renovation. The Er Group recommended lenders and strategies for when we did make an offer, which were crucial in getting the first offer we wrote accepted in this competitive market. They were both communicative and responsive - responding to our questions even with a newborn at home! Ken and Fiona continue to go above and beyond to check in with us to make sure we are liking our new neighborhood and to support us in any renovations we undertake. Being a first time homeowner, the experience could not have been better. It was so nice to have two people we highly trusted to guide us through the home buying process. read more

Ken and his team helped us buy our home. He made us feel like we were his only clients. His knowledge, professionalism , and friendliness were top notch. Cannot say it enough, highly recommend. read more

Ken was an enormous help to us in our home buying process. He was extremely patient, well prepared, and knowledgable. Even after our purchase was completed, Ken helped us look for and find vendors to make various improvements on the home in a short timeframe before we moved in. Buying a home in the Bay Area can be a stressful process, but Ken made our purchase very easy. I would absolutely recommend him. read more

Ken was very valuable in helping me buy my first condo. He made sure he had a thorough understanding of what I was looking for and always came prepared when we met to look at places. As others have mentioned, he's very honest, doesn't sugarcoat, and isn't pushy. When I finally found something that I liked, the sellers were at point where they had just sent a counter offer to a potential buyer and 2 offers were being made by other interested parties. Kenneth called their agent, said his thing, and the next day my offer was accepted and we had agreed to close in 20 days. The next 20 days Kenneth and his team were in constant communication with me helping me gather my paperwork, make my payments quickly, and set up my appointments. They were extremely organized, efficient, and knowledgeable which made the whole process go by so smooth. What I appreciate the most is that it has been a year since I've moved in and Kenneth still checks in to see if I'm doing well. He also continues to help me navigate through the paperwork and payments of being a new homeowner which I'm really grateful for!! Ken is super knowledgeable and easy-going and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buying a home, especially if it's your first time. read more

First time buyer, so I wasn't too familiar with the process. Ken was great in taking me thru all of the steps, working with my schedule, and answering all of my questions. Being a first time buyer I had a lot of questions and Ken was very knowledgeable, which helped to ease my anxiety with such a big decision. Great experience read more