2648 Stuart Street, Berkeley
About Dana
An East Bay native and a graduate of UC Berkeley, before joining Red Oak Realty I was in sales and operations in the hospitality and tourism industries. With over 20 years of experience working closely with people in high-stress environments, I learned early on how critical follow through and listening are to the successful achievement of ones goals.I am client-driven, enthusiastic, resourceful, have a high energy level and a positive outlook on life. I know when to be serious, but choose to find fun and humor in most things.
Why Work With Me
I believe that buying and selling a home is a collaborative process and I pride myself on my team building and communication skills but I also know the importance of my role as an advisor - ensuring that you are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of your options along the way. My goal is to be pro-active as your guide and advocate navigating you through the real estate maze, making this sometimes overwhelming process memorable along the way - paying attention to both the journey and the destination.While the company one keeps is always important, the caliber of the individual is the critical distinction when choosing your agent. Your guide should be what your instincts tell you in terms of whom will best listen to your needs, advocate for you relentlessly, respect your timeline and focus on your goals - not theirs. It is only when your goals are met that mine will come into focus - and that's the way I believe it should be.
My commitment to you is that I will provide excellent service, treat you with respect, be honest and true to my word, dependable and conscientious every step of the way.
Our Future
My goal is to provide clients with a high level of service, such that they would like their friends, family and associates to experience the same level of commitment when they need a Realtor. I continue to be a resource for my clients (their family and friends) for all their real estate needs long after escrow has closed. I am pleased to say that referrals continue to be my number one source of business.Selling and buying real estate can be a daunting experience - it can be a great adventure too! I welcome the opportunity to be your guide throughout the entire journey.
Testimonials
"If you're looking for a Realtor with great listening skills, who will be your navigator and your advocate throughout the complex process of selling or buying a home, then you will find no better partner than Dana. She was exceptional! She created superb marketing materials that showed the place off at its best. She explained every step of the process, patiently fielding my questions, and researching those she couldn't immediately answer. Open houses were meticulously organized. She sent detailed weekly e-mails, punctuated by frequent calls to keep me up to date. Quite simply, Dana stayed on top of everything. I don't often say this, but I say it unreservedly with Dana: it was a pleasure - and a privilege - to work with someone who not only loves what she does but who excels at it" -Fiona / Seller"I apologize for taking so long to officially thank you both for working so hard to sell our home in Berkeley. What could have been a logistical nightmare, with me living in New York, Southern California and traveling for work, I thought went very smoothly. Without your attention to detail I would not have been able to sell my house. I was overwhelmed thinking about how much it would take just to make the house ready to put on the market. You both truly did a fantastic job of pulling it all together AND staying on top of every last detail AND keeping me up-to-date on what was happening via email, phone, pager and fax.
Anyone looking to sell a home in the Bay Area would be very fortunate to have the two of you work on his or her behalf. Of course, I am more than happy to act as a referral should anyone have any questions about your ability to successfully engineer the purchase or sale of a home." - Terry / Seller
"Anne and I were very nervous about looking for and buying a home. This was our first time, and our friends all had difficulty finding something they liked in their price range. Looking back, we can't overstate our fortune for having Dana as our agent and advocate. If luck goes into this process, our biggest stroke of luck was finding her. Dana was amazing. She must have had scores of clients, but we never knew it. Dana always made time for us, always provided advice, always kept our wishes paramount, and never grew tired of our incessant questions and phone calls. She put so much effort into our home search; the sellers of our house told us that one of the reasons they accepted our bid was the professionalism of our agent. Simply put, Dana is best anyone could hope for." - Anne and Peter / Buyers
"Thank you for representing us in one of the most important transactions of our life; the selling of our home. It was an especially emotional period of transition for us. You were always responsive and sensitive to our needs and desires, offering us both your professional expertise and your warm, personal attention. We deeply appreciate what you brought to this experience. We would absolutely recommend you to other sellers without hesitation." John and Janet / Sellers
"We recently purchased a condominium in Oakland with the help of Dana Cordeiro. It was such a pleasure to work with Dana and to have the feeling that we working with someone who took a genuine interest in our concerns and who worked hard to make sure that every detail was taken care of. Even after the escrow had closed she kept in touch to make sure our transition was smooth and successful. Dana's level of service to us as buyers far exceeded any previous experience we have had with Realtors. Thanks for your help, Dana!" - Debbie and Philip / Buyers
"As a first-time home buyer, I needed an agent who could provide me with first-rate service. In Dana I found a total professional who guided me patiently, with energetic optimism through the often mind boggling experience. She provided the competence, knowledge, trust, and follow-through necessary. One of the things that I valued the most was the personal interest that Dana took in trying to find my "ideal" house, a place that I could my own home. She took the time to get to know me and try to figure out what I wanted." - Evelyn / Buyer
Dana Cordeiro, REALTOR®
Direct: 510.280.2152
Email: danacordeiro@sbcglobal.net
1891 Solano Avenue, Berkeley CA 94707
