Northbrae Properties

This is a review of one agent, and the advice he gave that affects my living situation. He advised someone that rent can be raised to market value and then proceeded to list what he thought was market value rents.
What this agent doesn’t seen to understand is that there is this thing called Berkeley Rental Law which dictates rent control.
I spoke to him this morning to get a better sense of where he was coming from and to give him background info on the situation. Plus, my entire point of calling was to get his honest opinion on the rent if I were to come to an agreement to raise rent a bit, out of respect for the owner. Additionally, I’d be looking for property myself in the mean time as who would want to stay somewhere that the owner is unhappy with you staying. He responded defensively and rudely and started that he ‘was not scared of the Berkeley Rent Board’ and that ‘he was on vacation’. What kind of real estate agent responds in a rude manner to someone who could be a potential client before understanding a situation that they were opining on previously.
I’ll definitely not be using Christian Thede at Northbrae Properties as a realtor in the future.

Had the best experience buying a house. Heidi and Danielle took the time to answer all of our questions and were super patient with our challenging schedule and relocation from Seattle. Best service I have had in a long time

That would be a negative star. Anita is the listing agent on a property we’d like to purchase. But do you think we could get the disclosures for it? Not a chance. She’s said she would send them on several occasions and then doesn’t. Is that just great follow through or is she hiding something? I wouldn’t want this woman representing the sale of my house.

Anita and Gail tag teamed our first time home buying experience. They are understanding, tenacious, available and KNOW HOW TO CLOSE A DEAL. This is a quality you will not find in every real estate agent/​agency. They know the market well and will be frank about it. If you are looking to buy in Berkeley, look them up.
As a side note: when I first met Anita at a somewhat rundown property she was standing outside the house deadheading the old, neglected rose bushes. As an avid gardener myself (as is she), I fell in love.
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I LOVE Anita! I’ve known her for 10 years, and trust her completely with all my Real Estate needs :). Everyone I’ve ever referred to her feels the same. Having been in the industry for a long time, she’s seen it all and is highly respected by other Realtors. Anita goes above and beyond the call of duty and has a wonderful, realistic sense of what her clients will want. Everyone in her office is fantastic, too!

Christian helped so much when I began looking for my first home. He was available at any hours, offered his assistance 24 – 7, and was supportive. He paid attention to the type of home and neighborhood I was interested in. The whole process was enjoyable and manageable — and was in contrast to what I had heard from others’ and their experiences with other realtors.
You really have to support independent, family owned businesss like this — they are part of our community and help shape our neighborhoods!