04/02/2026
Berkeley home sells for $405K over asking
🏠 Listed at $1,995,000
💰 Sold for $2,400,000
📅 Three offers in under two weeks
🌉 Panoramic Bay views from every room
Two weeks ago our sellers called us worried.
"The market feels different," they said. "What if we price too high? What if nobody comes?"
Their Mediterranean home sits on nearly half an acre in the Claremont Hills. Brazilian cherry floors throughout. Chef's kitchen. Limestone tile.
But the real magic? Floor-to-ceiling windows framing Alcatraz, the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and both SF and Oakland skylines.
We knew the pricing strategy would make or break this sale.
Price too high and buyers walk away. Price too low and you leave money on the table.
After analyzing recent sales data and current inventory, we listed at $1,995,000.
The response was immediate.
First showing: "We want to write an offer tonight."
Second showing: Two more serious buyers emerged.
By day 10, we had three competitive offers on the table.
The winning bid? $2,400,000 cash with a 10-day close.
Here's what made the difference:
🎯 Strategic pricing that created urgency
📸 Professional staging highlighting the views
🕐 Perfect timing with spring buying season
📊 Targeted marketing to qualified buyers
The result speaks for itself.
Our sellers netted $405,000 more than asking price. They're now closing on their dream retirement home in Sonoma.
Thinking about selling your Bay Area property?
The spring market is heating up. Inventory remains low. Qualified buyers are competing for the right homes.
Send me a DM and let's discuss your home's potential in today's market.
The Parker George Team at Compass - Your East Bay Real Estate Experts
