Feri Niroomand & Negar Souza CRS, SRES Your Bay Area Real Estate Connection

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Feri Niroomand & Negar Souza CRS, SRES Your Bay Area Real Estate Connection

Dynamic mother & daughter team that provide you with experience, confidence & results in real estate She started as a real estate agent in 1978.

~OUR STORY~

ABOUT NEGAR

Real estate is in Negar Souza’s blood. As the daughter of a real estate agent, she grew up spending her weekends at open houses and learning the ropes of the business. “I used to go with my mom on tours, even during the week,” says the Albany, Calif. native. “I learned first by observing, later by practice.” She received her BA in interior architecture from San Francisco State and became a licensed real estate agent in 2005. Negar shares her mother's passion for the world of real estate. “There is always something exciting about this business,” she says. “I enjoy helping people with the entire process of buying or selling a home. It involves a lot more than simply finding a place to live.”

Negar brings a unique level of expertise to the business in comparison to her mother. Beyond her youthful energy and comfort with technology and social media, she is a Certified Residential Specialist, CRS® and Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES® which offer her a unique point of view to every transaction. “I love being able to look at every transaction from a different perspective,” she says. “Each client is unique, each set of circumstance, unique but every objective is the same and that’s doing the best for every client with integrity, tenacity and efficiency.”

Negar resides in the El Cerrito Hills with her husband and three beautiful children. She is extremely active within her community, sits on the advisory committee at Red Oak, volunteers at her children's schools and is affiliated with various local executive boards. ABOUT FERI

Feri grew up in Tehran and moved to the United States at age 18. A UC Berkeley graduate, she holds a master's degree in fine arts and brings an artist's sensibility to her professional real estate career. Feri describes herself as friendly and straightforward. A rarity in the business, she works in both residential and commercial real estate. “I recognize that these are very different skill sets, but I find that each discipline can actually complement the other, creating a more well-rounded knowledge base.”

“We always encourage our clients to explore their ideas about what a house will do for them,” Feri says, “but most importantly, we keep their interests at heart.”

09/19/2026

🏡 Monthly Homeowner Tip
The small habit that keeps your family prepared 👇

🎒 Emergency Kits & Go-Bags

A quick check = readiness when it counts
🔦 Fresh batteries in all flashlights (prep for sudden power shutoffs)
💧 Unexpired water and non-perishable snacks rotated out
😷 N95 masks stocked for heavy wildfire smoke days
👟 Sturdy shoes kept under the bed (the #1 earthquake rule)
✅ A 15-minute inventory that brings total peace of mind

The fix: Take a few minutes this weekend to pull out your family's emergency bins or "Go-Bags." Check the expiration dates on all food, water, and batteries, and make sure everything is stored in an easily accessible spot like a front hall closet or mudroom.

Why now?: September is National Preparedness Month. In the East Bay, fall brings the highest risk of fast-moving wildfires, heavy smoke, and preventative power outages. Whether it’s a fire, an earthquake, or a multi-day blackout, knowing exactly where your functional supplies are before you need them is the ultimate luxury.

✔️ Family safety
✔️ Total preparedness
✔️ One quick check

08/21/2026

🏡 Monthly Homeowner Tip
The small habit that prevents hidden fire hazards 👇

🧺 Dryer Vents & Exhaust Ducts

A quick check = protecting your home (and your utility bill)
✂️ Lint trap emptied every single load (the bare minimum)
🧹 Deep clean of the main exhaust hose behind the machine
🌬️ Exterior vent flap checked for blockages
🔥 Eliminating the #1 cause of household fires
✅ A 15-minute sweep that helps your machine run perfectly

The fix: Pull your dryer away from the wall, disconnect the corrugated exhaust hose, and vacuum out the built-up lint. Then, go outside while the dryer is running to make sure the exterior vent flap is opening fully and blowing clear air.

Why now?: August in the East Bay is peak heat. When the environment is already baking, a clogged, overheating dryer vent becomes a massive fire risk. Plus, a clean duct means your dryer doesn't have to work as hard, which keeps your machine alive longer and lowers your summer PG&E bill.

✔️ Fire hazard removed
✔️ Lower energy bills
✔️ One quick check

07/25/2026

🏡 Monthly Homeowner Tip
The small habit that protects your exterior 👇

🎨 Exterior Paint & Siding Check

A quick check = adding years to your siding
🔍 Hairline cracks filled (stop moisture dead in its tracks)
🪵 Peeling or bubbling paint sanded and touched up
☀️ Sun-faded or chalky areas noted for a future repaint
🛡️ Caulking around windows and trim fully intact
✅ A weekend project that prevents massive repair bills

The fix: Walk the perimeter of your home on a sunny afternoon. Look for spiderweb cracks in the stucco or flaking paint on wood siding. Spot-treat, patch, and caulk the small stuff now.

Why now?: July provides the perfect dry, warm conditions for paint and exterior caulk to cure properly. Finding a crack in the summer costs $20 in caulk; finding it in December because water is leaking into your drywall costs thousands. Protect your biggest investment by sealing it up now.

✔️ Siding longevity
✔️ Moisture blocking
✔️ One quick check

07/15/2026

When Ted and his family came to me for guidance I could feel their need for a stable experienced confidant to help guide them through their next chapter. They had a pretty bad experience with their last agent and were extremely cautious. My first task was to show them that my experience and desire to just be their ally came first. Selling real estate comes second.

With them the key was few to no surprises, planned preparation, and ensuring they felt communicated with every step of the way- good or bad. We worked hard, the right buyers found the home, we had an amazing marketing time and escrow and I could feel the sign of relief when we closed

That’s honestly what we hope every client feels when they work with us. When someone trusts us enough to come back for their next home too — that means we accomplished our goal!

Thank you Ted. We are so grateful. 🙌🏽

06/20/2026

🏡 Monthly Homeowner Tip⁠
🔥 Defensible Space & Fire Extinguishers⁠
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The small habit that keeps your property safe ✔️

A quick check = summer fire readiness⁠:
🌳10-foot clear zone around your home's perimeter⁠
🍂 Dead leaves and pine needles swept from decks and gutters⁠
🧯 Extinguisher gauges sitting firmly in the "green" zone⁠
📅 Expired or depressurized units officially replaced⁠
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The fix: Spend a few hours trimming back dry brush, clearing out the gutters, and sweeping debris away from the foundation. Then, walk inside and check the pressure gauge on the fire extinguishers in your kitchen and garage.⁠
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Why now?: June is when the East Bay really starts to dry out and heat up. Creating a beautiful, defensible space in your backyard protects your home from stray embers, while a fresh extinguisher keeps those summer BBQ flare-ups under control.⁠
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✔️ Defensible space⁠
✔️ Summer readiness⁠
✔️ One quick check⁠
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06/02/2026

Finding the right agent changes everything. And we know — figuring out where to even start can feel overwhelming.

That’s exactly why we’re here.

What we love about Soren’s experience is that it went way beyond just finding a home. It was about getting the full picture — the finances, the market, what’s actually realistic for where you are right now. Those are the ingredients that make a smart decision. But the secret ingredient? Helping you see the long-term return. That’s the stuff that gives people real clarity — and that’s what we show up to do every single time, especially for first-time buyers who are doing all of this for the very first time.

There’s a lot of noise out there. We cut through it. Give you an honest path forward. That’s the whole job.

Soren, we’re so grateful for you. Reviews like this genuinely mean the world to us. 🙌🏽

05/31/2026

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

El Cerrito isn’t just where we work — it’s where we live. 🫶🏽

For years, we’ve quietly poured into this community we love. We’ve helped build up our public schools, supported the theater, the arts, and local sports, and created scholarships for our kids. We’ve helped local businesses buy and rent so they could stay. We’ve kept teachers in their community, helping them put down roots right here.
Not for praise. Not to shout from the rooftops. Just because we believe it takes a village — and this village raised us, too.

If our work has ever touched your life, your business, or your family, we’d be so grateful for your vote for Best of El Cerrito. 🗳️

Thank you for letting us serve the town we call home.

— Negar & Feri
NegarAndFeri EastBay BayAreaRealEstate

P.S. how do you vote? Click here: https://www.elcerritochamber.org/best-of-ec #/gallery/544679497

05/19/2026

A home of moments. 💫

Bay views from nearly every window. A soaking tub open to the sunset sky. Wallpaper that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. A terrazzo bar made for slow evenings. A reading nook that catches the afternoon light just right.

1328 Summit Road is Berkeley Hills magic — a home designed for the kind of life made up of small, beautiful moments. Every corner has something to say.

Swipe through and let it pull you in.

Join us Thursday 6:30-8pm for a twilight tour. Can’t make it? DM for a private tour ♥️

1328SummitRd

05/18/2026

I met and started working with this incredible family since 2022. Yes, 2022 — not a typo.

They had a growing family, big dreams, and a clear vision: a mid-century home with a view, room for the kids, and numbers that actually made sense. I love a great dream. And I love turning dreams into reality.

They were thoughtful, careful, and knew exactly what they wanted — so there was no reason to rush. Beyond the home feeling just right, it had to make financial sense too. I’d send them only the special ones. They’d look, sometimes visit, but only if something truly grabbed them. Over four years, we wrote maybe 3 or 4 offers.

They’d often tell me they worried I was getting tired, almost apologetic about the timeline. And sure, some agents would’ve moved on. But that’s not how I work. As long as they wanted to keep moving toward the goal, I was in — no question, no pressure, just here for the ride.

Then it happened. We found the one. A stunning mid-century with the view they’d been dreaming of. We negotiated, landed it over $100K UNDER asking, and the sweetest sellers passed the torch to buyers who couldn’t have deserved it more.

This one is one for the books. Four years of patience, trust, and partnership — and I got to watch their kids grow, make real friends along the way, and help them reach a dream that mattered.

Welcome home, M & K (and the boys, of course!). Thank you for trusting me with the journey. 🏡♥️

05/17/2026

922 Carmel Ave, Albany — where roots run deep. 🌿

Some homes you move into. Others, you move into a neighborhood. This is the second kind.

Step inside a story already started, where inlaid hardwood floors greet you at the door and an arched doorway leads you in. A hearth that’s seen a hundred winters anchors the living room. A dining room made for Sunday suppers and holiday tables. A kitchen ready for its next chapter. A bay window seat for slow mornings with coffee in hand.

Outside, a deck made for slow summers and a garden tended with love — roots, literally.

Tucked into one of Albany’s most beloved blocks, this is a home to put down roots. And room to grow into whatever comes next.

DM for a private tour ♥️
922CarmelAve

Address

7502 Fairmount Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94707

Website

http://www.bayarearealestateconnection.com/, https://linktr.ee/SouzaTeam

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