The Scoop on Joanne . . . May I Introduce Myself . . .  As you know from the welcome page, I am Joanne Gardiner, a licensed real estate broker in California.  More than likely you are in this section to learn something about me, to see if you and I can connect.  I hope we can. I am a full-time, full-service broker and have been dedicated to assisting buyers and sellers for more than 30 years.  To buy or sell real estate wisely you need knowledge, dedication and experience on your side. I bring you all these elements and more.  Originally from Minnesota, I have lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 40 years. I began my real estate career shortly after moving here. When I represent buyers my focus is to lead them through the complex maze of negotiations, finance, disclosures, inspections, etc so they make the best buy possible. And when I represent sellers my focus is to guide them through an even more complex maze including effective planning and marketing, negotiations,  disclosures, contract clauses and other aspects so they realize the most for their properties in the least amount of time and with as little inconvenience as possible.  When you need a broker in another area or another state call on me to connect you with just the right one. By using my referral services you will have the best representation possible in your new city and also have me monitoring your relocation for your maximum convenience and satisfaction. In addition to timely information on buying, selling and owning real estate, my web site is a growing collection of things to keep you more informed and make your daily life more enjoyable.  We update my web site every day or two, so I hope you come back often. After you look around, I hope you decide to call or email me to represent you in buying or selling real estate in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, until then . . . Best regards, Joanne, Your San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Broker The early years ... Joanne, a veteran real estate professional, has had houses on her mind most of her life.  When she was a little girl in the 1950's she busied herself by drawing on brown paper bags. One of her drawings was a floor plan, an outrageous design for the time considering that most houses were two bedrooms and one bath.  Her floor plan featured three bedrooms: a parents bedroom, a boys bedroom and a girls bedroom; Two bathrooms: a parents bathroom and a kids bathroom; and two living rooms: an adults living room and a kids living room; and a garage attached to the house "so nobody gets wet in the winter." Years later that design became the standard for most home builders in the nation, what we in the real estate industry call a 3/2/2/FR. In Non-Realtor language it means: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage and a family room.   When I was a newbie... "When I was new in real estate I worked for a large real estate brokerage company whose emphasis was on its agents getting listings.  So every week I would go out pounding doors as they called it to introduce myself and leave something. After several months people in my service area were used to see me around and many welcomed my newsletters. One older couple took a liking to me and one day when I stopped by they had me list their home. I was so excited I could hardly get back to the office fast enough.  I put up a For Sale sign in their yard and brought all the agents through on the weekly office tour.  Everybody loved my listing and thought I had priced it right, too.  The office's Top Producer even patted me on the back.  Boy, was I ever busting my buttons. Then I received a call from the seller saying she needed me to come over.  When I got there another man was there with the older couple.  He told me that he owned the house and that my sellers were his tenants.  The old lady was teary eyed and told me she was only trying to help me. The longest drive I ever made was back to the office that day. I never knew people could laugh so loud and make so many wise cracks I as got in the next weeks.  I just hated going to the office.  I was so embarrassed I almost left real estate."   Professional Philosophy . . . The core of Joanne's business philosophy is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Joanne believes strongly in the traditional values of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, Joanne is committed to providing you outstanding personalized service through her genuine caring for her client's needs, her strong negotiating skills and her superior knowledge of the real estate industry. Dedicated to excellence, Joanne helps keep her clients on the cutting edge of today's real estate market. This gives clients the advantage over the ever changing and always challenging market conditions. Whether your real estate needs are big or small, Joanne Gardiner  is ready is your best choice. Affiliations:                                                         #1 in Commercial Real Estate Online      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.

Professional Achievements Year after year, for more than twenty years now, Joanne has consistently  been a multi-million dollar producer in Masters  category of sales in the Bay East Association of Realtors® Achievement club.   Joanne Gardiner and Advantage Realty provide top-notch residential real estate services along with great client care, a combination that can't be beat! Through their expertise, commitment and experience Advantage Realty has established a business relationship with clients that will last a lifetime!   Professional Designations and Affiliations Joanne holds a State of California Broker's License Joanne is an e-PRO Certified Realtor® Joanne is a member of Bay East Association of Realtors® Joanne is also a member of the Bay East Multiple Listing Service Joanne is a Legislative Liaison for the California Association of Realtors® Joanne is a member of the National Association of Realtors® Joanne holds a Notary Public commission and is a member of the National Notary Association Joanne has been a landlord since the 1970s and is a member of the Rental Housing Organization of Southern Alameda County and the California Association of Apartment Owners.   The Company Advantage Realty Founded by Joanne L. Gardiner. Advantage Realty is backed with 39 years of Joanne's real estate experience, which began in June 1965 when she received her first license from the State of California Department of Real Estate. After all these years, Joanne  continues to take pleasure in helping people buy and sell property throughout California and in many other states across the nation through a network of long-time professionals. "Building her business, one satisfied client at a time." Types of real estate in which we specialize   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. Primary services on the  San Francisco East Bay Our primary services in the San Francisco Bay Area are: 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.  Peninsula real estate, Palo Alto real estate, Foster City real estate, San Mateo real estate, San Carlos real estate, Burlingame real estate, Belmont real estate, Half Moon Bay real estate  Recommended Resources