Red Oak Realty

I had the extreme pleasure of being represented and guided by Meridee & Ben in the seamless sale of my property. Throughout the entire process Meridee & Ben constantly ensured that I was always kept in full communication and included me in every detail of the planning leading up to the sale and closing. They both demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism and integrity, which further built my confidence in their abilities. And was a tremendous help with reducing any stress in an otherwise stressful time! Needless to say that I would not hesitate to refer Meridee & Ben to all family and friends! Thank you for a job well done! Belo
Jun 19th, 2023

Nov 7th, 2021

Anne Politeo is the best realtor we have worked with. First of all, she is super knowledgeable, and has the experience in her local markets to answer almost any question, down to the block. She works incredibly hard for her clients, is more flexible, and goes the extra mile and then some. My wife and I wanted to moved from the city to the East Bay, and after a few years in the Bay Area, had decided it was time to buy. Months of looking, researching, and careful consideration finally yielded an amazing house. Anne was patient at every step of the way, and truly cares about her clients and seeing them end up in a house that they can be happy in. She accommodated our insane schedules, whether it was 7 pm on a Sunday night, or after work during the week to look at a house. It was never a problem. Anne is simply a gem; funny, smart, kind, and generous. She not only helped us land a wonderful house, but has become a friend as well.
Aug 10th, 2012

My husband and I would highly recommend Anne Politeo, now of Marvin Garden Real Estate.She spent a day showing us around Berkeley, Kensington and Albany.  If it weren't for her in-depth knowledge of the area and market, we wouldn't have been able to come to a decision about where exactly we wanted to raise our daughter.  We're new to the country and she patiently explained the differences between cities and neighborhoods.Having raised children herself and knowing what we're looking for as parents, she helped to narrow down our search.  She was very honest about the houses on the market and didn't waste our time showing us houses that she knew were inappropriate.A real pro.We actually ended up buying a house through a different Realtor, but that was absolutely no reflection on Anne's capabilities.  She did nothing wrong and did a whole lot right.  Actually I think it was her educating us on the market and neighborhoods which made us look elsewhere for something quite different.  So thanks Anne!
Oct 30th, 2010

I'm a first time home buyer who recently bought a condo in Berkeley. Ann Politeo of Berkeley Home Real Estate was my agent and she did a wonderful job helping me every step of the way. she genuinely cared about making sure that everything about the condo was inspected and helped negotiate that many things be covered by the seller prior to close.During our inspection period, she arranged for the usual general inspection but also arranged for a structural engineer to look at the place due to concerns around the earthquake retrofitting of the place. During the loan approval period, my lender was delaying the approval due to some new requirement regarding condo's. But Anne phoned up her contacts in the mortgage and underwriting business and found out that there was no such requirement. She followed up with my lender and applied just enough pressure for them to act quickly to get my approval processed.Anne's determination and industry experience made my home-buying experience so much easier. I highly recommend Berkley Home Real Estate if you're in the market to buy a new home in the area.
May 21st, 2009