Oakland Piedmont Real Estate, Under Our Umbrella

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Vickie Robinson
510-703-8207
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Aleso Gourhan
510-914-0290
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Who We Are

We're • Respected Negotiators • We Foster a Spirit of Cooperation Leading to Win-win Results • Sensitive Listeners • Full Time Real Estate Professionals • Management Backgrounds and Strong Leadership Skills • Enthusiastic and Energetic • Involved in Community Activities • Top Producers for Prudential California Real Estate

Why a team approach?

We work together because it benefits out clients, both sellers and buyers,in multiple ways:

Two professionals are familiar with your transaction, and one is always available to you, to prospective buyers and to their agents.

For Sellers: We host our own open houses which insures that you are well represented and that prospective buyers and agents get immediate and well informed answers to their questions. It also helps provide security for your home.

For Buyers: You have two agents touring regularly with you in mind. We have vision, an eye for value, and the ability to recognize potential.

Local knowledge. Both of us grew up and still live in the area. We know the streets, schools, neighborhoods and parks of Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

We are seasoned and well regarded professionals who pay attention to details.

We work in all price ranges from condominiums to "castles" and treat both with equal attention and respect.

"Since our team approach is vital to our success,
we would like you to know more about it."

Client Service
Our philosophy: we do whatever needs doing. We are highly resourceful, creative and have excellent relationships with fellow agents, escrow officers, loan brokers and vendors who go the extra mile for us - and for you. >> Read what our clients say

Effect Marketing
In addition to normal channels, we aggressively utilize the Internet to disseminate information and to market properties.

Meet Aleso and Vickie

Vickie Robinson
Vickie Robinson Realtor,East Bay Sothebys International

Work History
1993 to 2008: Real Estate Broker Sotheby's International Real Estate. Recognized for exceptional sales achievements.

1978 to 1990: Attorney at Law

At various times between 1965 and 1993: Jack/Jill of many trades including Attorney, Retail Sales, Event Coordinator, Tour Guide

Community Involvement
Past President, University of California's Berkeley-Oakland- Piedmont Alumni Club.

Past President, Prytanean Alumnae, Cal's womens' honor society.

Education
Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, J.D.
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, BA, Speech
University of California, Berkeley
Piedmont Public Schools

Professional Memberships
Realtor Associations: Prudential Fine Homes Specialist; Oakland Board of Realtors, California and National Boards of Realtors
State Bar of California (inactive)

Notary Public

Aleso Gourhan
Aleso Gourhan, Realtor,Prudential Real Estate

Work History
2008 - East Bay Sotheby's - Montclair
1997-2008:Real Estate Agent Prudential Real Estate. Recognized for exceptional sales achievements.

1980 to 1987 Institutional Broker, Hambrecht and Quist, San Francisco. International Department, covering Canadian and New York institutions for investment bankers in the high tech and bio-tech industries

Community Involvement
Fund raiser, classroom support person: Bishop O' Dowd School, Redwood Day School, Bentley School.
Soccer and Lacrosse Mom
Sequoyah Country Club: Board Member and Tournament Organizer: Womens' Board

Education
University of California, Berkeley: BS, Forestry
Berkeley Public Schools: Kindergarten through twelfth grade

Professional Memberships
Realtor Associations: Prudential Fine Homes Specialist; Oakland Board of Realtors, California and National Boards of Realtors

Notary Public

Selecting A Real Estate Agent

When selecting a real estate agent to help with your home sale or purchase, you'll want to evaluate the agent's background, strengths and philosophy.

The relationship between client and agent is a brief, intense, deeply personal one, ideally leavened with calmness, a sense of humor and, above all, trust.

We work as a team when representing sellers because we are committed to providing the highest level of service throughout the transaction. One of the skills most valued by our clients is the ability to listen and counsel during the often complex process of buying or selling.

We limit ourselves to a handful of active clients at any time so that each receives the attention they require.

In addition to being among the area's top real estate sales people, we each have a fun and fulfilling life outside the real estate arena.

If you would like to talk about buying real estate or selling your home, please call us or email .

East Bay Sotheby's International Realty
1986 Mountain Blvd., Oakland 94611
Office: 510-339-4004
Email: homes@oaklandpiedmont.com