Jeff Goodman DRE#01338912

Knowledgeable, Efficient, Accommodating. Jeff was very competent and thorough. He communicated with me throughout the entire process. Although progress was slow, due entirely to me and the emotion of selling my childhood home after my mother’s passing, he was patient and kind. He was helpful in recommending resources for removal of household items, cleaning, etc. He also did not try to upsell services. Originally, we thought staging would be beneficial, but when it came time to put the home on the market, staging was not needed and he recommended against it. He was correct. We appreciated his professionalism and integrity. The entire process was seamless. I highly recommend Jeff and Compass and would definitely use his services again. You will be happy dealing with him!

Friendly, Local Representation. We had an excellent experience working with Jeff during the purchase of our home in Alameda. From start to finish, he communicated clearly and consistently, always keeping us informed and making sure our best interests were represented throughout the process. Jeff's deep knowledge of Alameda was especially valuable. As a native of the town, he brought local insight that gave us confidence in both the property and the neighborhood. He was also instrumental in helping manage a more complex transaction involving our 1031 exchange, coordinating seamlessly with the appraiser, escrow team, inspectors, and other moving parts to help keep everything on track. Even beyond closing, his support has continued. He has connected us with trusted local contractors and service providers for sewer inspection and replacement, handyman work, and other unexpected items that came up during escrow and after taking ownership. Having access to fair pricing and reliable local referrals has been incredibly helpful. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in Alameda. His professionalism, local expertise, strong communication, and continued support made a potentially stressful process much smoother.

I really can't say enough good things about Jeff Goodman and his team. Jeff is the consummate real estate professional. He is experienced, has a deep understanding of the constantly-changing real estate market, and he inspires confidence with sellers, like me, and clearly with buyers as well. He also has the extremely capable support of his team – I'm especially looking at you, Rebecca – so there is always a friendly, knowledgable someone to help you with any question or issue. Although my home was a modest one, Jeff and team put together all the resources to present it in the very best light -- from staging, to truly excellent photography, to window cleaning. They even included overhead (drone?) shots in the presentation package. Amazing! I owe special thanks to Jeff for sticking with me for about four years, throughout which I hemmed and hawed about selling my home. I think many agents would have stopped answering my telephone calls after a year or two. On top of that, my property was a co-op, which presents a multitude of unique challenges, all of which Jeff handled with skill and tact. He more than earned his very reasonable commission! Finally, I've come to realize that a real estate agent is part sales rep, part strategist, part advisor, and a little bit psychotherapist. Selling your home may bring up a host of different emotions, and it really helps to have an agent who understands that as well. Jeff is an all-around nice guy -- patient, even-tempered, and supportive, and he will keep you laughing through the inevitable ups and downs you'll encounter when selling your home. Whether your home is a high-end mansion or a humble condo, and whether it will be easy or hard to sell, you will be in great hands with Jeff and his team.

Something that could have been hard was downright pleasant! Selling my late father's home, when I've never purchased or sold property before, had me very stressed out. I was unsure what to do, scared about messing things up, and emotional about letting go of my childhood home. Then... along came Jeff. He came highly recommended and I can see why. From our very first phone call I felt my stress levels subside. The entire process was smooth, easy to understand, and he never once made me feel like a question I had was silly. Super warm, friendly, and a great communicator, Jeff's just an all-around nice guy to do business with. His team and collaborators were also efficient, competent, and friendly. I would happily work with Jeff again! Oh, and did I mention he got us NINE offers?! On an old fixer upper? My family was thrilled with the results, and thrilled with the stress-free process.

Exceptional Guidance and Professionalism – A Truly Pleasant Experience with Jeff” After 50 years in our family home, selling felt like a daunting process—until we partnered with Jeff. From the very beginning, he brought professionalism, patience, and clarity to every step!