AWARDS

• Five Star Real Estate Agent award winner 2012-2018
• Diablo Magazine’s “5-Star Realtor” for Berkeley and the East Bay -
  recognized annually since 2012.

SPECIALTIES

• Areas of focus: Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito

Going Green

Because I care deeply about the environment, I was one of the first in the East Bay to be certified as an EcoBroker. In 2007 my real estate company, Marvin Gardens, was the first “Certified Green” real estate business in Berkeley.

We’re lucky that today there are many ways to make your home more sustainable while staying in your budget. I can help you identify the most cost-effective green improvements to your home, improvements that will not only make your life better now, but will also be an important marketing differentiator if you want to sell.

Specific ways I can help

• Avoiding waste by reusing materials when possible or recycling responsibly.
• I instruct my painters to only use no-VOC paint in the homes, and I never use dyed wood chips for landscaping.
• I work with local owner-operated stores whenever possible, or even peruse local vintage markets for period fixtures that have style, soul and sustainability. Upcycling is so rewarding! The perfect antique doorknob can bring a huge dose of style.
• Connect you with licensed contractors who have like-minded approaches to eco-friendly materials and practices.

 

What clients are saying

“Your search is over. Trust us. Cordula has found great houses for EVERY SINGLE ONE of our friends and finally, after years of window shopping, she found us our dream house, too. She knows the East Bay neighborhoods like the back of her hand, and she’s very clear and honest about how a particular home may or may not line up with your needs and wants. And she works HARD. Oh my God, I can’t tell you how many weekday/weekend/evening tours she took us on. She earned twice her fee from us.” ~ James R. & Julie C.

“Cordula really understands the local dynamics of the East Bay market, and she is proactive about finding listings and responsive to communication. We feel like she really understood us and what we were looking for, and she wasn’t afraid to be honest and realistic with us. With her help, we were able to get a feel for how the market was changing, understand what we could do, and then act quickly when the right opportunity came along.” ~ Shekhar K.

“Working with Cordula to buy a home in Berkeley was hands down the best experience I’ve ever had with a real estate agent in nearly a dozen transactions. We never expected to get our dream house on our first try, but with Cordula’s deft, courteous, and confident touch, she finely calibrated our offer and we succeeded. In addition to being a superstar, Cordula is simply a wonderful person, and we are pleased to now consider her a friend.” ~ Sangjun L.