East Bay specialist in the Oakland, Berkeley, and El Cerrito areas.

Ellen Martinez - Realtor | Linktree

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Working with Ellen and Crystal was the best real estate experience my husband and I could have asked for. The team is extremely knowledgeable on not just the Bay Area real estate market but also home construction. They worked with us over a ~2-year span as we waited for a favorable interest rate environment. As we toured homes together, they were able to point out several green and red flags in each home making us feel confident in the home we eventually chose. They were also realistic about the real estate environment and our chances within it, which is extremely helpful in such a competitive market. Thanks to their expertise we were the winning bid in the first and only offer we submitted and almost 2 years later we remain extremely happy and in love with our home. They have continued to be helpful even after our purchase, always willing to give us suggestions and recommendations for services and vendors for all of our home care needs. We previously worked with three different realtors in the Bay Area and can say without a doubt that Ellen and Crystal are the best team out there. I highly recommend working with Ellen and Crystal!

I just bought my first home in the Bay Area thanks to Ellen!  Not only did I have a laundry list of specifications, I was under a time crunch and was trying to find a home AND close within 3 months (😆).  She was recommended to me by a realtor friend out of state who told me I would be in good hands, which was such an understatement.  Ellen worked tirelessly for me and somehow turned a relatively stressful process into a great experience full of laughs and educational moments.  Not only did she find me my dream home, she took absolute care of me throughout the process to ensure I was making the right decisions and evaluating each home from every possible angle.  I saw about 30 homes in 2.5 months, some of which Ellen even brought her own contractors to help me navigate potential renovations.  When she found "the winner" she immediately established a great relationship with the listing agents and I went into contract after my first offer!  The closing process was easy and afterwards she connected me to her insurance broker to get my new home covered depsite so many insurance companies leaving CA.  I really can't speak highly enough or thank her enough for making my home dream a reality.  Cheers to success!

My experience with Ellen was exceptional from beginning to end!  As a nervous first-time homebuyer who had just come out of a bad experience with my previous agent, Ellen was the fresh, competent re-start that I needed.  From our initial conversation outlining what I was looking for to the close of escrow, Ellen ensured that I was informed and comfortable throughout the entire process.  She provided insight and guidance without trying to "direct" my search.  In the end, Ellen delivered beyond my expectations when she helped me secure my amazing home in Oakland!  What I didn't think was possible, especially in this current market, became reality...and I have Ellen to thank for that.  I would and WILL recommend Ellen to any potential homebuyer looking for a warm, professional, hard-working agent who goes above and beyond for her clients.
She is a true standout!

What my clients say 

Ellen Martinez - Realtor

We were so grateful to work with Ellen as our buyer's agent. She's super sharp, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. When we found ourselves making offers on multiple properties within a very short time frame, she was available every single time — responding within minutes and walking us through each offer with clarity and confidence. We found and closed on our property in about a month, start to finish.<br><br>Ellen brings a solid team with her, so you always feel well-supported no matter what comes up. Her market knowledge is impressive, her communication is consistently clear, and she was flexible and accommodating throughout the entire process. We'd recommend her to anyone.

Not only did Ellen help us find a place in our preferred neighborhood, in our price point, with most/all our must haves + some… but we were literally under contract less than A MONTH after we started working with her! Honestly our only feedback is we wish we could hang with her more!

Throughout the home buying process we were impressed with Ellen's knowledge of the housing market and local community. Our first offer was accepted for a home in a neighborhood we didn't think we could afford. Ellen is a tough negotiator. She helped us secure a credit from the seller which we are using for home renovations. Ellen coordinated everything with the seller's agent, mortgage broker, title company, and helped us obtain home insurance. In addition, she recommended local contractors so we knew what to expect during the home renovation process. She also recommended a moving company that quoted us a fair price. They did an excellent job. Buying a home in California is not easy which is why we were grateful to have her guide us through the transaction. When you work with Ellen, you are working with an entire team of professionals who know exactly how the home buying process works. She is very responsive and communicates well with her clients. We loved working with her.

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