Thanks to Joanne I Bought a Bank Owned Property (REO)... I have worked with other realtors thru-out the years - and in my opinion, Joanne Gardiner is one of the most informed about all aspects of selling or purchasing a home. She is a walking encyclopedia about all regions of the Bay Area for all types of housing, be it traditional, condos & townhouses or Manufactured Housing. Her website is an outstanding resource for informative and helpful information. In acting as my agent, Joanne made sure to only show me housing located in safe, desirable neighborhoods.......my safety and satisfaction were more important to her than a quick sale and commission. Additionally, after my offer had been accepted on a unit, she stayed in constant contact with the seller (a bank) my lender and the title company and had answers before I even thought to ask the question! If you are looking for a Realtor who is experienced, knowledgeable, dependable and trustworthy - then you're looking for Joanne Gardiner. Livia Hillery (very satisfied Client) June 10, 2009 Real Estate Broker Extraordinaire I first met Joanne in the fall of 2003 when I was thinking of listing my home in San Leandro, CA. She struck me as interested in me and my plans to remarry.  After having follwed her recommendation to make my home more saleable and remarrying, I procrastinated until 2008.  During those years I learned Joanne had not forgotten me nor would she let me forget her!  E-mails would come from time to time with seasonal greetings, patriotic messages, real estate news, even a recipe or two. On August 20, 2008 when I finally listed my home with Joanne I had already resigned myself that it would be on the market for an extended period of time because of the current real estate sales conditions.  After I finished making the staging recommendations Joanne made, she and her assistant held an open house on September 7th.  They came prepared, more than I could have imagined.  The open house was successful.  Several people came, some were quite interested but wanted to think it over.  On September 11th, Joanne called to say she had a contract on my home!  It was a contingent contract, which I was hesitant in accepting, but I had faith that if anyone could sell the buyer's home it would be Joanne.  Sure enough she sold it and did it quickly, too!   The escrow on my home closed October 17, 2008 Joanne's expertise, guidance, perseverance, hard work - all made it possible to move this property as quickly as it did in this slow-moving real estate market.  I owe many thanks to Joanne for this, but especially for her valued frendship. Thank you, Lois Machin Alameda, CA Joanne is an excellent broker and has become a dear friend.  I appreciate all Joanne has done for my husband and me.  Her  professional service has been most helpful in getting us into our new home at Mission Bay in San Leandro.  We could not have tackled all the hurdles she helped us through.  Joanne is an excellent broker and has become a dear friend.  We are very happy in our new home.  I would recommend Mission Bay to anyone over 55.  It is a very friendly community and suits our needs socially as well as health-wise. Joanne took us around all the homes we wanted to look at, placed no pressure on us to make up our own minds as to which one we wanted.  Joanne was always a delight, pleasant and extremely accomodating to our needs.  We think of Joanne not only as a very fine Broker, but a good friend as well. Sincerely, Esther and Sigmund Sabin San Leandro, CA Too bad there is only one of you! Joanne, It’s too bad there is only one of you. Every home buyer and seller is entitled to a Realtor of your caliber and experience. My home was on the market for over one year with someone else.  Then I found you on the internet and you sold it within 3 months.   Of course, one has to listen and take action on all or most of your recommendations as I did.  You have a strong but subtle approach that encouraged me to make necessary changes to get my house sold.  I had to invest a little time and dollars but, it was WELL WORTH IT in the end!    You are also a swell person to know. I took notice that when we had conversations it was not always about the property. You were sincerely concerned about me as a person... and I love you for that. Most people in your position are "profit" driven. You are not. Please never change because consumers need more people like you. Rick Epps Oakland, CA P. S. This will cost you $5 to post. I lowered it from $5000 - LOL   Professionalism! Dear Joanne, A thousand thanks to you, for your professionalism. You helped us buy a home, then helped us sell it!   We listened to your advice about "what sells a house."  Then we got to work!   We painted, cleaned and most importantly "decluttered" our home.  IT WORKED!!!!  We sold our home in record time and for more than we thought we would get!!   Thank you so much for all your help, and your friendship. Now we are in Michigan close to our grandchildren.  Thank you for helping us make that possible!! Ralph and Kathy Maresco   A lucky accident! I found Joanne by a lucky accident. One day while surfing the web I stumbled across her web site. That was a very fortunate "accident" for me. Joanne helped me sell my Fremont condo and was so supportive through all the various ups and downs of that transaction. Originally I thought I would have to leave the state to afford another home. I was headed for either Oregon or Arizona. Joanne introduced me to the concept of mobile home living. Now I am settled into my new home and I couldn't be happier. This would not have happened without Joanne's professional guidance. Thank you Joanne for your very professional approach toward all aspects of your business. I would highly recommend Joanne to anyone looking to sell or to buy in the San Francisco bay area. Sue Siegfried Hayward, CA    I needed someone I could trust! At 88 years old I needed someone I could trust and rely on to help sell my Hayward home. My neighbors home's have been on the market with other agents for many months and still have not sold. Yet in just five weeks I signed a contract for full price thanks to Joanne Gardiner. Harry Paul Hayward, CA   Unheard of in this market! Dear Joanne, I keep thinking about you and need to tell you how grateful I am for selling the mobile for Mother. She herself is happy that it went that smooth and most of all she got the price she wanted.     The way the housing market is going you did it in time for our needs and in a very short time and "as is." Unheard of in my opinion and my friends have told me the same thing and they are jealous!    I will be forever grateful and thank you again. In my thoughts, Jutta Gray  Newark, CA   Note: Within four weeks of Joanne listing it, she  closed the escrow.       Joanne Made it Happen! It was for sale, the home next to my companion's.  I talked to Joanne who was handling the sale of the home I had hoped to buy.  To purchase it, I would first have to sell my home, quickly and at a price that would provide enough cash to swing the deal.  Joanne, the professional that she is, took out her yellow legal pad.  At the end of her figuring, things were looking good.  She agreed to handle the sale of my home.  She put in on the internet and within a couple days it sold at the asking price.  Joanne Gardiner has the knowledge and expertise to make things happen.  I now own the house next door.  My companion and I are very pleased with the arrangement.  We made two new friends, Joanne Gardiner and her brother Richard, who assisted her with a myriad of details. Manny Bono San Leandro, CA   Trustworthy Clients, like the late world-traveler Glen T. Moffitt, pictured with his lovely wife Maebell left explicit instructions in their wills to have Joanne sell their real estate to settle their estate. Through the years prior to Glen's death, Joanne handled four sales for the Moffitts.  Hayward, CA   Thanks again! Joanne, thank you for all of your help in selling our Mom's Hayward home. You did all of the work and made the sale go smoothly. You answered all of our questions and made suggestions on how to make the home more presentable. We will gladly recommend your name to anyone that needs a great Real Estate Broker.  You have become a great friend since we have met you. Thanks again for all of your help, Jim and Lola Crittenden San Lorenzo, CA   Referred by Another Client! We would recommend Joanne as your Realtor® - and friend too - for many great reasons, but three in particular come immediately to mind:  Joanne knows the marketplace she knows how to listen to her clients and she knows how to put a deal together Want proof? We are living in our proof - the perfect home for us, in less than 30 days, and despite several handicaps.  Call Joanne for your proof too!   Scott & John Hayward, CA   More than I expected! I had heard Joanne was good, but when so many homes around mine weren't selling, I wondered if she could get mine sold.  She did.  And she sold it for than I had hoped to get.  She's good, real good.  I'm recommending her to my friends and family.  John Lopez San Leandro, CA   Internet Client and Out of state seller! "When my parents died it was a real hardship to take care of the details to prepare and sell their mobile home from 800 miles away.  Joanne was very caring and had the resources, ideas and contacts that made the sale possible at the best price we could have hoped for.  My family and I are so appreciative of her and all her hard work." Jan Portland, OR

Hello... The most rewarding part of my career is helping buyers and sellers go from point A to point B.  It is my honor to be part of their journey.  I hope you enjoyed reading what some of my clients have to say about my service.  When you, your family or friends think about buying or selling real estate or manufactured homes in the San Francisco Bay Area please call on me for assistance.  For information on buying or selling, please call me at 510-429-4800 or send me a note on the  form.  Thank you, Joanne "The Hardest Working Broker in the San Francisco Bay Area" For information on buying or selling east bay homes, please contact me at 510-429-4800 or send me a note on the Contact Joanne form. Thank you, Joanne P.S.  Be sure to add us to your favorite places. ~ Joanne L. Gardiner Real estate broker, California Department of Real Estate License Number: 00822285 Advantage Realty (510) 429-4800 San Francisco Bay Area  ~ San Francisco East Bay Real Estate