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Roxanna was incredibly helpful throughout the process of buying my home. Berkeley has a very unique housing market, and Roxanna knows this market very well. She leveraged that knowledge in helping me land on the best property for my budget, ideal location, and lifestyle. She took the time in our first meeting to gain a deep understanding of what I was looking for in a home, and used her own experience and expertise to help me make the ideal choice. Because she knew the area and the properties in each neighborhood, she was able to make tailored suggestions to what I was looking for. She communicated frequently about properties I may be interested in and was comprehensive when it came to showing me properties and talking about their pros and cons. She did a great job of pointing out considerations I wouldn't have thought of when looking at properties, such as HOA funding, who actually conducted the home inspection, and what types of contingencies I may or may not want and why. During the process of searching and buying, she was very responsive to questions and explained each step very clearly, which gave me a lot of confidence as a buyer in my decisions and in her work. With her help, I was able to navigate and understand all of the paperwork that comes with buying a home, and I knew what to look for and what sorts of questions to ask sellers. I also find her practical approach to home buying to be refreshing; she lays out all of the information you need to know about a property and contextualizes it well with what you are looking for, and will tell you what may work for you and what may not. Roxanna is a truly informed agent and works hard to ensure her clients are just as informed.
– Mina M. (Buyer)
Roxanna and her team were amazing! Highly recommend her for both buying and selling property in the east bay. She has excellent knowledge of neighborhoods and was always responsive. Even when we had random questions or were still trying to figure out or budget and neighborhood she was super patient and knowledgeable. Great experience!
– John and Jamie J. (Buyers and Sellers)
Roxanna did a phenomenal job selling our house! She provided a high level of service in all phases of the sale. Her strategy for pricing and staging brought us multiple offers above asking price. She was consistently communicative, responsive, patient, and made a potentially challenging process much easier. Highly recommend!
– Dr. Ruth R. (Seller)
From start to finish, Roxanna used good judgment in preparation for the sale of my property. She explained her thinking and was open to input.
– Nan T. (Seller)
Professional, discerning, and thoughtful, Roxanna was truly fantastic to work with multiple times. She had a level head and our best interests in mind. From discovery to closing, she was knowledgeable and experienced and her communication with us was punctual and succinct. It really made navigating this difficult market enjoyable and left us feeling empowered to realize our family goals. Thank you!
– Eza K. and Gretchen M. (Buyers)
Roxanna was super available for us and worked with our crazy schedules by meeting with us after hours and on weekends. She guided us carefully through the current market and checked in regularly to get a sense of any evolution in our priorities. We eventually bought a house we love. In addition, she recently renovated her own home and was able to give us a tailored list of vetted contractors/electricians/plumbers/landscapers etc who could help us with any renovation needs!
– Mariel B. & Camila M. (Buyers)
My husband and I worked with Roxanna during our home buying process and she was absolutely wonderful, exceeding our expectations in every way. From our first phone call, she was immediately so warm and candid and easy to talk to. She was completely understanding about the fact that we were still exploring different parts of the Bay Area (and thus working with other agents for SF and the Peninsula). Without trying to bias our decision, Roxanna focused on genuinely helping us to determine if the East Bay was the right fit for us. During our initial meeting and thereafter, Roxanna took considerable time to understand what we were looking for and provided a comprehensive introduction to the East Bay, including a tour of different neighborhoods and homes. Her perspective as someone who had also moved from SF to the East Bay was particularly valuable, especially her family-oriented advice since we were expecting our first baby at the time. Her deep knowledge of the East Bay market was critical for making sense of the oftentimes nonsensical pricing in the area, understanding norms and expectations, and leveraging her local realtor network. She gave us the right amount of reassurance throughout the process and never pressured us into making an offer when we weren't ready. She invested significant effort into learning our preferences and concerns, and through this we even learned about our own preferences for things we hadn't consciously noticed or articulated before. It felt like she really got us, from our aesthetic likes and dislikes to our needs as a family, which allowed us to develop complete trust in her judgment. This trust was crucial when we finally did find the house that we ultimately bought. There is always so much uncertainty that goes into the literally life-changing decision of making an offer on a house, even a dream house that you love. What is a house worth to you? What is the right choice? Roxanna helped us navigate this huge, complex decision with immense empathy and patience so that going into the offer, we felt prepared and confident not only on a logistical level, but emotionally too. Through her excellent guidance from beginning to end, even on tiny details like the proper etiquette when introducing ourselves to the listing agent (which surprisingly can make a difference!), and her strategic approach and negotiation skills on offer day, we were able to present our offer in the best light possible. We ended up securing the winning bid despite the fierce competition (we were 1 of 12 offers) and felt completely satisfied that the price we paid was exactly the price we needed. Even after our offer was accepted, Roxanna remained highly attentive to our needs. She followed up on details like paint colors, provided great contractor references, and ensured we had everything necessary for a smooth transition. The listing agent specifically mentioned that Roxanna was "a terrific agent," which reinforced our confidence that we had maximized everything we could have in the offer process. We would recommend Roxanna enthusiastically to anyone looking for a realtor who combines extensive market knowledge with genuine care for her clients. She made what could have been a stressful process genuinely enjoyable, and we feel so fortunate to have worked with her!
– Jin L. & Jing X. (Buyers)
As first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Roxanna. She was amazing every step of the way — from helping us understand the current market to guiding us through the entire process from A to Z. Her knowledge, patience, and clear communication made a huge difference and gave us so much confidence throughout. We’re so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!
– Titouan R. & Nicole S. (Buyers)
Roxanna helped us buy our first home (Oakland) in what was arguably one of the weirdest markets of the last 30 years. Roxanna deftly negotiated our offer and we ended up with a house beyond our wildest expectations. Not only did she make the whole experience seem easy, but through her connections, we were matched with a killer lending agent and got a decent rate given the economic moment. Since buying, Roxanna has also connected us to skilled service people to help us navigate making changes and updates to the house. Roxanna is a dream to work with and made what could have been an overwhelming and prolonged experience into a short and painless one.
– Katie W. & Alex L. (Buyers)
I still can't believe my good fortune in meeting Roxanna when I did. While I had talked with some other realtors and thought I might get back in touch with one of them in the future, I knew when I met Roxanna that if we bought a house, it would be with her. Not only was she warm, practical, organized, and easy to talk to, but she went way above and beyond in the moments when we really needed it-- a same day offer in a very competitive market on our one-in-a-million unicorn dream house. During an anxious escrow period, she was there every step of the way, checking up on all parties and making recommendations to ensure our house did not slip through our tender grasp. When we needed a few major repairs, she met me during escrow and had recommended contractors at the ready. Now we've closed on the house, and Roxanna is still being so helpful and generous with her time. We could not have had a better realtor.
– Rebecca & Jon A. (Buyers)
Roxanna blew our expectations out of the water. She took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in a home, and kept us up to date with homes that matched our criteria. We were only able to purchase our house because Roxanna was on top of the situation and kept us updated to be positioned to make an offer. The house received an early offer, and Roxanna was the only other agent to find out about it in time because she was in contact with the seller's agent on our behalf, giving us enough time to put our offer together, ultimately landing us the home. Throughout the process, she handled all interactions with such care and gentleness, which was exactly what we needed as we were so overwhelmed by the whirlwind process. We will be forever grateful, and will be referring Roxanna to any and everybody who is looking to buy in the East Bay.
– Sabina L. & Dan F. (Buyers)
We absolutely loved working with Roxanna. She went above and beyond for us. Even cooked our thanksgiving turkey for us the day after we moved in when there was an issue with our oven. We will recommend her to all of our friends.
– Bjoern W. & Ashley C. (Buyers)
As first time homebuyers we needed a lot of guidance and Roxanna was there every step of the way. She is an expert on the East Bay market which is exactly what we needed. Buying a house right now is competitive and stressful but we knew that we could count on Roxanna’s guidance which made everything so much less stressful than it could have been. We truly appreciated how attentive she was to our needs. She also was right on the mark when it came to pricing, every time she made a guess about a house’s price it was just about 100% correct.
– Kate M. (Buyer)
Roxanna made every step of the process easy. She was thoughtful and assertive with every answer she provided and really held our hand through the entire process, beginning to end.
– Marina & Rob H. (Sellers)
Roxanna was a pleasure to work with. She is a very personable, polite, courteous young woman and seems to know all the ins and outs of the real estate business. We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a realtor.
– Dany & Carol T. (Sellers)
Roxanna was my agent when I bought my first home. From our first meeting I was impressed at how thorough she was - she came prepared with a packet of materials and walked me step-by-step through the home buying process, asked me questions about what I was looking for, and took detailed notes. She was always super responsive whether it be over phone, email, or text. I appreciated that after we had seen a few homes she took note of what I liked and would proactively send me listings that fit my criteria. I also was grateful that she was never pushy and was always upfront with all possible options/pros & cons. Last but definitely not least, she is so easy to get along with and has a great sense of humor. I had so much fun working with her and would recommend her to anyone! Thanks to Roxanna me and my dog are in our first ever home - living the dream :)
– Joann T. (Buyer)
Roxanna is incredible. We have known her for years as a friend, and asked for her guidance in finding a first home. Not only is she incredibly supportive, responsive/accessible and knowledgeable about the competitive bay area market, but she manages it all deftly. And with an amazing sense of humor (very important to us). We had worked with other folks in the past that we liked, but the process of actually closing on a house made us realize how important it is to have someone that navigates the process this professionally. From beginning to end she worked hard on making this happen, including answering a million time-sensitive questions and reassuring us during the process. We had no idea how much work goes into this, and now appreciate how much Roxanna went above and beyond for us. There was a lot she did not have to do that she did for us, and we are very grateful for her support! I would happily ask Roxanna to work with us in the future.
– Mollie C. & Tollef B. (Buyers)
We highly recommend Roxanna! As others have mentioned, she is truly a rockstar, she helped sell our first home in Montclair the Fall of 2020, so you know it was an emotional process for us. This was not our first time selling property, but we were looking for a specialist in the Montclair area that could give our property a unique appeal and personality to bring out the best offer. We interviewed other agents recommended in a local MOM group and she was by far the most prepared, and she is so sweet and lovely and easy to work with which is really important during such a stressful process! During our transformation to get market-ready, Roxanna and her team really made our property shine and made the selling process super easy and streamlined. We received multiple offers well above asking price and she negotiated the best price. We were ready to *almost* throw in the towel and accept a lower offer due to some complications with the highest offer, but because of her expertise, she advised us to wait out the agonizing 24 hours and we ended up getting the highest offer!! Whether you're looking to buy or sell, Roxanna is your rockstar and she brings along with her a solid team!! Look no further and just hire her already! We are so glad we did!
– Angie & Wilson L. (Sellers)
Roxanna is incredible! We would highly recommend her for first-time home buyers. We honestly feel we would not be living in our new home without her. She has very specific knowledge of the East Bay and how to approach home buying here. With her help, we were able to find the right home and close on our very first offer. She mentioned this was common with her! She has a knack for keeping you on track but never making you feel rushed. She's all about transparency and keeping you fully informed. Even after the purchase, Roxanna has been very helpful with anything related to our home, like recommendations and walking us through (new to us) processes. It's been an absolutely pleasure having her as our realtor, we feel so lucky we found her!! We really couldn't imagine someone better for us.
– David M. & Ana S. (Buyers)
I didn’t know a realtor could be as strategic, as knowledgeable, or as great to work with as Roxanna. There is no question she can’t answer and nothing she can’t do. She will sell the house we just bought through her when the time comes, and help us buy our next one. 10 Fucking Stars!
– Keegan & Ann W. (Buyers)
I worked with Roxanna to sell my home in Oakland, she was amazing. She really went above and beyond to help stage the house and get it ready to look great in the sales materials, market blast, 3 ring circus of showings, catering, etc. I couldn't believe how much went into it. It was an emotional sale for me, the house was a labor of love, and I was probably a difficult client. TBH I was skeptical of our list price, but she really knows the market, had her finger on the pulse of the neighborhood, eased my concerns, and got the sale up to my target price! In the end I couldn't be happier with the new owners too. When working to buy my new house I felt I trusted Roxanna's friendly advice over the realtor I was working with (in another market.) I wish she could have handled our purchase as well as our sale.
– Pete S. (Seller)
Roxanna was always there and willing to help when I had questions. I never felt like I was in the process on my own and honestly wouldn't have ever been able to do this without her. She made me realize what was possible and helped me make it a reality.
– Shelby S. (Buyer)
It was a pleasure working with Roxanna and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy/sell in the Bay Area. I can't honestly think of anything that could have gone better working with Roxanna. She stayed patient and attentive to our needs despite this being our first time buying and knowing very little about the process.
– Tony M. (Buyer)
Roxanna had a deep knowledge of the market & kept us feeling informed & in competent hands throughout. I have little doubt that we are in our gorgeous home tonight due to her skills at guiding us towards the most attractive offer. All the stars.
– Kevin S. & Margot H. (Buyers)
Roxanna was well informed of the properties in the East Bay. She did a wonderful job of prepping us on the offer process, and giving us the insight we needed on where we should make our initial bids. Overall, she said we'd get our dream home after the 3rd offer, and she got us over the line after the 2nd.
– Jonathan & Betsy D. (Buyers)
Roxanna was an absolutely fabulous agent. I had full confidence in every interaction with her, and trusted her completely. I appreciated her openness and honesty as it helped me make the best and most comfortable decision. I’m thrilled with the result! I will recommend her highly to anyone.
– Gretchen M (Buyer / Repeat Client)
Roxanna was fantastic, there was no way I could have navigated this process without her. She was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and responsive. She didn’t miss a beat when navigating the many shifts of Shelter in Place and buying during the pandemic.
– Amanda O (Buyer)
Roxanna was amazing! She got a great sense of what we were looking for, was super flexible on scheduling, was a blast to be around, and had some really effective tactics for closing the deal. We would definitely work with her again. Thanks!
– Emmett D. (Buyer)
Roxanna made our home buying experience so much more pleasant than I thought it would be. She is whip-smart and extremely knowledgeable of her trade. Her insights and guidance were always clearly directed towards our search. We met her, by chance, at an open house she was conducting and we knew right away she was a good fit for us as she asked us questions specific to our needs, listened carefully and responded in ways that we had not encountered in our two years of meeting realtors. In this frenetic real estate climate, she didn't try to coax us to do anything beyond our means and was always extremely honest with us about where best to look for our home. We closed on our house this week and have the keys in our hands. We will always look back at this period of our lives as nothing but a positive experience. We have Roxanna to thank for a huge part of that. I couldn't recommend any more highly.
– Steven H. (Buyer)
Roxanna is a rockstar! The minute we met her, she had a smile on her face and she came prepared with notes and pamphlets! Personally, I wanted to feel like I have a friend in my realtor and Roxanna is just that, a friend. She wrote down everything we said and really wanted to make us feel heard. Searching for a house is a very tough job but with Roxanna, we truly felt anything was possible. As soon as we hired her, we found a house that the following weekend, and we are now moved in. The whole process took about one month and Roxanna was there every step of the way answering questions, communicating with all parties, and make sure we knew what was going on. Today we are the proud owners of a new home in Oakland and we couldn't be more thrilled! Roxanna is the best and such a sweet, genuine, experienced realtor. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
– Talia & Frank S. (Buyers)
This is a totally overdue review! Our family relocated from Santa Monica to Oakland last year and Roxanna was the perfect partner for us. This was our first home and I felt extra needy because we were still living in Santa Monica and looking for a home remotely. Roxanna provided so many options, listened to our concerns and answered the endless questions we had throughout the process. She moved super quickly on the offers we made and kept things going once the offer was accepted (one of 16!). Buying a house under our circumstances and in this market was incredibly stressful and I can't imagine having gone through it all without Roxanna to guide us. She's just the best.
– Katie & Bob B. (Buyers)
As a first time home buyer, I was looking for an agent with experience, someone who would hold my hand through the process and be patient with all of my questions. Roxanna went above and beyond. She really listened to what I wanted, educated me on what to expect, and helped me navigate this crazy Oakland real estate market. Her communication was clear and timely and she kept me on track with all of the paperwork once my offer was accepted, and also helped me out with contractor recommendations after I moved. If you're looking to buy or sell a house, she will have your best interest in mind!
– Jordan V. (Buyer)
We recommend Roxanna to anyone looking for an honest realtor who isn't pushy. She sold our rental condo a few years ago and we had such a positive experience that we called her when we were ready to downsize from our family home of 20 years. Roxanna guided us on what to do and what to expect, taking care of every detail.
– Mehran & Shahnaz B. (Buyers & Sellers/Repeat Clients)
We felt like we were getting valuable advice that we wouldn't have known without Roxanna. She was also very good at keeping us informed and on-time with paperwork.
– Ryan W. & Esther K. (Buyers)

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