About
Established in 1986, Realty Advocates is a California licensed real estate brokerage. We are also members of the National Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors, and the Berkeley Association of Realtors. Realty Advocates Co-Founder Brett Weinstein also holds the National Association of Realtors Sustainable Property Designation for expertise in Green building and remodeling.
Hal Feiger was born and raised in Berkeley. Brett Weinstein has been here for 30 years. We know the good neighborhoods, street by street. We know about the schools, both public and private, with children in both systems. We know about local institutions, about great restaurants, and bookstores, and all the little things that make the incredibly diverse East Bay a vibrant and desirable place to live.
Our knowledge of local market conditions, pricing trends and the characteristics of what makes one property more desirable than another enable us to guide our clients swiftly and confidently through a purchase or sale transaction. We provide candid assessments and the highest level of diligence, integrity and professionalism.
Two additional factors distinguish us from other firms.
For sellers, we deliver “top of the market” home sale prices in addition to lower fees. While many Bay Area real estate firms charge home sellers the traditional 6% commission, we charge 4 to 4.5%. For example, on a $700,000 home sale, the difference in commissions will put up to $14,000 more in your pocket.. We provide the full range of services to our clients, without the premium price tag. Since our inception in 1986, we have saved our clients literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in commissions.
For buyers, the crucial ingredient is focus. Realty Advocates makes a unique pledge: Each of our agents will take on no more than four active buyers at any given time. In the East Bay’s prized neighborhoods and challenging market conditions, this focused attention makes a real difference. We understand each client’s unique needs and preferences; we stay on top of their options and opportunities; and we give them timely information about homes that make sense to consider. When that “perfect” house appears, we give our buyer all the information they need to make a smart decision. Then, if the decision is to go ahead with an offer, we use all our market experience to secure the house on the best terms possible.
Our past clients would be delighted to tell you more about how our expertise and professional relationships served them. Read some of our testimonials
MEET THE BROKERS
Brett Weinstein and Hal Feiger
This blog is written by broker Brett Weinstein