Welcome to my Testimonial section...   Hello... The most rewarding part of my career is helping people go from point A to point B, helping them realize their dreams.  A rush of excitement comes when I see a buyer connect with a property I find for them, or when I see a look of satisfaction from a seller when I find just the right buyer for his or her property. I hope you enjoy reading what some of my clients have to say about my service. Be sure to call me when you, your family or friends are thinking about buying or selling real estate or manufactured homes in the San Francisco Bay Area.  If you need a top-notch broker to help you in another city in the United States, let me know and I will hook you up with one who will work as hard for you as I would.  Thank you, Joanne "Your San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Broker"   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 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 Michigan   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   Wonderful experience! Ana and I want to thank you, Joanne,  for all your help with the purchase of our new home!  Although you represented the seller, we were impressed with your professionalism, attention to detail, and the care you showed to the seller, Ana and me. The "process" was a wonderful experience for us due to the way you went about your business. When Ana and I are ready to upgrade you will be our Broker again. If anyone is looking for a Real Estate Broker, they should definitely give you a call. You are a true professional and a credit to the Real Estate Profession. Thank you again. Sincerely, Jeff & Ana Auerbach Hayward   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     Joanne L. Gardiner, Broker, e-PRO Realtor Advantage Realty Advantage Mortgage Associates 3205 Whipple Road Union City, California 94587 (510) 429-4800 San Francisco Bay Area  San Francisco East Bay Real Estate web site: http://www.joannegardiner.com Our primary services in the San Francisco Bay Area are: East bay real estate,  Hayward real estate, Castro Valley real estate,  Danville real estate,  Dublin real estate,  Fremont real estate,  Newark real estate, Niles real estate, Pleasanton real estate, San Leandro real estate, San Lorenzo real estate, San Ramon real estate, Sunol real estate and Union City real estate.  The types of real estate in which we specialize are:  houses, homes, condominiums, townhomes, garden homes, PUDs, single family homes, manufactured homes, mobile homes, modular homes, duets, residential income property, duplexes, tri-plexes, four-plexes, small apartment complexes and special use properties. 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   Note: Within four weeks of Joanne listing it, she  closed the escrow.   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. 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 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   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   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 homes 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