SERVING THE SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY AREA SINCE 1998

Oakland Piedmont Berkeley, Alameda Kensington Albany Lafayette Moraga Orinda Walnut Creek

NOTABLE HOMES & PROPERTIES

HEARTWOOD DR.

$1,750,000

BOUGHT!

Step inside and discover the timeless allure of a mid-century masterpiece. Built in 1967, this 3 bed, 2 and half bath residence seamlessly blends classic design with modern updates. The open floor plan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow, perfect for both entertaining and everyday living.

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MOUNTAIN BLVD.

$3,008,000

BOUGHT!

A sophisticated home pleasantly set back from a quiet and serene section of Mountain Blvd. Its clean and gracefully contemporary roof lines are above and the verdant greenery of the masterfully designed garden and grounds set the tone from below.

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PROCTOR AVE.

$2,080,000

BOUGHT!

Upper Rockridge, one of the Crown Jewel neighborhoods of Oakland offers its residents a centralized location, good schools, views and access to the premier business areas of the Montclair Village, Rockridge and Berkeley’s Elmwood.

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HOME BUYING

Often, those purchasing a home are unaware of what they don't know. In other words, it's challenging to anticipate and sidestep the numerous costly pitfalls in a typical home-buying transaction when you're unfamiliar with what to look for. Allow me to lead you through the process, provide you with all the necessary safeguards along the way, and ensure your satisfaction when you finally step through the front door of your new home. Moreover, I'll accomplish all of this with a friendly, well-balanced, and highly communicative approach.

HOME SELLING

Preparing and presenting your home well is the single most important factor in determining your eventual sales price. Knowing which property improvements to invest in, and more importantly, knowing where to draw the line is crucial for attracting the highest-paying buyers from the marketplace. A robust marketing program is imperative to bring buyers to your door, and an exceptional presentation through quality staging, painting, kitchen and bath enhancements, and garden detailing are the most effective ways to convert them into authors of a high-quality offer contract.

I firmly believe in the power of good home presentation, which is why I now offer a unique financial partnership in the process. As an added value proposition, both myself and Vanguard Properties will provide up to $50,000 to invest in your home preparation projects, aimed at selling your home faster and for a higher price. You have full control over where these funds are allocated, and you retain all of the profits. There's no "catch," and furthermore, there are no interest charges to you as the seller.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT BRIAN

"Brian was in it with me and proactively managing every part of the process. Selling a home in the bay area is a big deal and he gets that."

- Tina Richards

"If you are looking for a realtor in the East Bay, we highly recommend Brian Santilena. As first-time home buyers in a very competitive market, we had a steep learning curve."

- Rebecca W.

"Brian recently listed and sold my home in Oakland and he did a fantastic job.

- Ken Shultz