Why Buy With Susan

For Buyers

As a REALTOR®, my business is referral-based which relies on my clients' utmost satisfaction and forming a long-lasting relationship. I look forward to our partnership in achieving your goals while making it as seamless as possible, whether you're buying your first home, your dream home, or your tenth investment property!

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Your Part as a Buyer


  • Define your timelines, goals, and expectations.
  • Speak with a lender and get pre-approved.
  • Refine your search (style, neighborhood, price point, etc.).
  • Write a “Buyer's Letter"-a brief buyer biography and the particulars of why the home spoke to you.
  • Be prepared to write a strong competitive offer according to market conditions.
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My Part as Your Agent


My motto is “Advocacy with a Passion”! I thrive for excellence which means I will be your tireless and committed advocate throughout the process of finding your ideal home and securing the purchase at the best price possible.

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  • Listen to your needs.
  • Search daily for properties that meet your criteria by setting up your custom MLS search.
  • Keep you up to date with the latest homes on the market.
  • React quickly to help secure the property you are interested in.
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  • Organize property inspections and give a comprehensive analysis of reports.
  • Skillfully negotiate on your behalf.
  • Guide you through the entire process from the first meeting to the close of escrow.

Testimonials

See why Susan's clients love working with her.

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Linda G.

Susan never ceased to amaze me with her unsurpassed class. Consummate professionalism, and integrity. Her work ethic, design input, and communication skills took the home from a fixer-upper to a magnificent sought-after propert...
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Donna S.

I had the good fortune of having Susan as my listing agent for my home in Piedmont. I moved out of the Bay Area right after I started the process of selling my home as I needed to find a place to live in San Diego as soon as I ...
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Sam K.

My wife and I just bought a home in Oakland with Susan's help. We were first-time home buyers and are expecting a baby soon, so we were a little anxious throughout the process. Our goal was to find a 3-bedroom house in a vibran...
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Billy R.

As first-time home buyers, we had no idea where to start, where to look, what to do, (you get the point) until Susan came along! From our initial call to the move-in, Susan was with us every step of the way. If you're looking t...
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Michael P.

We worked closely with Susan (when she was with her previous firm) and had an amazing experience. From the very first interactions, it was clear that Susan was going to put tremendous energy into helping us find a house. She li...
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Ana G.

Savvy, competent, and pleasant to work with. These are the adjectives that come to mind when I think about Susan. This is the second time our family works with her, and she has been an asset both times. Her negotiation skills a...
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Betsy O.

We were so lucky and fortunate to have Susan as our Realtor®. Immediately upon speaking to her, it was clear that Susan loves her profession and that she is quite skilled at it. We were searching for our first home and Susan he...
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Rory V.

We cannot recommend Susan highly enough - she has been a dream to work with. As first-time home buyers, we were completely unaware of the home buying process. Susan not only took us through the steps, but she guided us at every...
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Harriet T.

It's an understatement to describe Susan as an extremely adept and seasoned agent. I was introduced to her through my mortgage broker after expressing that I needed to be paired with someone who understood the volatile changes ...
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Nori D.

This is our second time working with Susan, and we couldn't be more grateful for everything she has done for us! Three years ago she helped us buy our house, and this time, she helped us sell it. Having no knowledge in selling ...
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Morgan N.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Susan. She took us to many homes and didn't push us into making a quick decision. She was extremely knowledgeable about what locations and homes would make the best investment. She w...
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Christina T.

Susan is fantastic - a skilled, thorough professional who truly cares for your needs, and is extremely savvy at understanding and predicting the current market situation. Without her guidance, we'd still be looking! She's very ...
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Jennifer P.

Susan is wonderful. She went above and beyond. This is our first buying experience, and there's no way we could have navigated this competitive market and ultimately had our offer accepted on our (perfect!) home without her hel...
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Britanny K.

We loved working with Susan. She guided us through our first home buying process like a pro. She always made us feel like we were her only clients. We know that we would not have snagged our home without Susan's hard work and p...
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Nina B.

Every time I called, she picked up the phone! She is dedicated, smart, and tenacious. She helped me twice with buying and then selling the same house within 3 years. Her negotiation skills are sharp and her gift for anticipatin...
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Kate H.

I cannot recommend Susan highly enough. She was attentive, extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and insightful. At every step of the way, she listened to us and our needs, and then she delivered! She also went above and beyond ...
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Steve V.

Susan is the best! She helped our family find the perfect home! Susan is knowledgeable, patient, determined, creative, and kind and you simply cannot have a better person working with you to buy or sell a home. We wish we could...
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Vinnie U.

Susan is a real gem to work with. Very knowledgeable and professional. Made the transaction super smooth. I would recommend her for any real estate purchase or sale. Thank you Susan for all your guidance throughout our transact...
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Enzo P.

Susan is amazing. She went above and beyond for us and to meet our needs. I had attempted 3 prior to her and they were nowhere near on the level as her. She is the best that Oakland has to offer.
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Work With Susan

Susan has been licensed for over thirty years and began her career as a top producer at Home Savings and later joined a team at Fannie Mae where she coordinated the agency's wholesale and retail lenders. When she finally made the leap to a professional real estate career, Susan's winning combination of intuition, sales expertise, and finely tuned analytical skills gave her a distinct edge.

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