Testimonials

Anne helped us find a house as we relocated to the Bay Area from Seattle. We originally narrowed our search to Piedmont, based on her recommendation, but we quickly realized we were out of our depth and there was not enough inventory. Anne switched gears effortlessly and showed us many houses in areas where schools were good. We ended up in a terrific house in Upper Rockridge that we are in love with. She helped us through all the documentation and negotiating remotely and we are thankful every day to be living where we are. I would use her again in a heartbeat.

Dana

Buying a home is an incredibly daunting experience. After putting offers on three homes and viewing hundreds over a six-month period, my husband and I were about ready to give up. Then we started working with Anne Feste. She targeted the house that she thought was perfect for us, had us in to view it before it hit the market, and was spot on in her assessment. She was equally effective in helping us strategize throughout the negotiation process and we won the home! She is an absolute pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable of her field and incredibly responsive through all phases of the home buying experience. We have already recommended her to several of our friends.

JennieFrisbie

Anne is a highly knowledgeable and skillful agent who enabled us to buy our beautiful home in a highly competitive environment. I believe that without her help, we would not have been successful in getting our home. She helped us successfully maneuver a situation with 10 competitive offers while we were traveling internationally. I highly recommend Anne to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Piedmont/Oakland/Berkeley markets.

David Kim

Moving a family with two small children across the country is no easy task, but having Anne on our team made the transition much better all around. Anne not only helped us find the perfect house for my family but also assisted in all the complicated tasks that come with a relocation. She understood our needs and took the time to search out ways to help us. She was very helpful in determining the best offering price and was a great asset to have in a competitive bidding situation.

Anne knew the area very well (Alameda) and continues to help us even after closing. I would recommend Ann Highly!

Bought a Single Family home in 2012 in Alameda, CA.

Anne was assigned to us through our relocation company when we were moving from New York City to the San Francisco Bay area. She was instrumental in looking for the right type of home in the right neighborhood, for the right price. She was extremely knowledgeable about local communities, schools, transit, and everything else that came with owning a new home in Berkeley. She was a huge asset when it came down to setting up inspections and then negotiating the price, she helped us gain the upper hand through the contract negotiations and we could not be more satisfied with the closing process. We have since built a close relationship where we are still tapping into her knowledge of the area we move to... We love Anne!

Bought a home in 2012 in Telegraph, Berkeley, CA 94705.

I had the pleasure of working with Anne to sell my condo in Oakland. A process that took an incredibly short 2 1/2 months. Anne knows the business extremely well making you feel like you have a real partner to help you through the process. She did an exceptional job negotiating the contract including the price. I had a prior commitment and needed to be out of the country for several weeks. Anne made sure all the logistical steps were completed. As I said I felt like I had a strong partner for what usually is a difficult process.

Sold a Condo home in 2012 in Oakland, CA.

Anne was assigned to me by my relocation company, and I quickly realized what an asset she was to my home search. Her local market knowledge, her understanding of my unique needs, and of her relocation process with my company were outstanding. She made observations about properties we saw that were spot on, and always with my needs in mind. She put complexities in perspective and had a strategy in place every time, which was very reassuring.

I was also impressed by the warmth other agents had toward her when we interacted at open houses or at showings. This confirmed for me that she had a long, well-respected trajectory in the business, and her professionalism was recognized not just by me but by her peers.

I ended up buying a property outside of Anne's location, but would not hesitate to seek her out if I were interested in the East Bay area again.

Showed home in 2012 in Oakland, CA.

Anne pulled out all the stops in helping us find exactly the right house in a very changeable market. We felt she went above and beyond what we would have expected, always available when we needed advice and ready to go when the house that was the perfect fit eventually came along. She dealt with a number of very tricky and potentially stressful negotiations in the most professional manner. Anne is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of a home from the foundation up (literally). She has a broad knowledge of local contractors as well as the intricacies of City Hall. Anne can also give you lots of local knowledge necessary to help you make the right decision. I would not hesitate to use Anne again in the future. Having worked with Anne for five months and being new here from the UK I now count her as a friend!
John and Jackie Davis.

JackieEDavis

Anne Feste managed the sale of my father-in-law's house after his death. I interviewed six realtors and she was the most professional thoughtful and intelligent; her focus was not on flashy presentations, but my (the family's and the trust) needs and constraints. I can't say enough about the outstanding job she did on every front. I have worked with other realtors and there is no comparison--she redefined "outstanding" and customer satisfaction. Her ethics are inspirational; her advice pragmatic and yet still exciting. Unlike other realtors I have worked with, I felt respected and that I got more than I paid for. I have recommended her to some of the most difficult people I know--all of whom sing her praises.

Joan Diamond