Cordula Didier, Realtor, Ecobroker • Red Oak Realty

Cordula Didier EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE SINCE 20 06

Smoothing the way with expertise

Thank you

for taking a moment to read my brochure. I have

compiled it so that when you decide to work with me, you may do so with confidence, knowing that I will do an excellent job for you.

I’ve been working full time as a real estate agent in the East Bay for more than a decade, and I’ve seen it all: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. But no matter what, my approach to helping my clients find or sell a home remains the same: providing the most informed, thorough, strategic, and responsive service possible.

I continuously extend my business exclusively by referral from happy clients, one client at a time. I look forward to working with you!

All the best,

"Working with Cordula was a pleasure from beginning to end. She was extremely organized and professional, very sensitive to what I liked, and really smoothed the way with her expertise. She handled a dizzying number of details and was always ready to answer any and all questions. Cordula is just the best real estate agent one can have.� ~ FRANCESCA R., PHD

Strategic Selling‌ Preparation, Pricing, Presentation In today’s market, it is critical to carefully prepare a home for sale. Properties that are in excellent condition can demand a higher price, and have a quicker and often smoother sale.

I will strategize with you to determine a plan of action to ensure that your home appeals to the widest audience, keeping in mind your timing and budget. Whether you decide to add a bathroom, update the kitchen or simply refinish the floors, paint, and landscape the yard, I have a resource list of tradespeople to simplify the process for you. To complete the process of making your home look its best when it hits the market, you may choose to stage it. My stagers are chosen carefully so that their styling complements your home’s best features.

I will market your home to attract the right buyers. Marketing is one of the most important factors in selling your home. We will work together to choose the most appropriate and effective advertising options. I work with my team to produce custom brochures, a custom website featuring professional photographs, marketing on all of the real estate websites, targeted print ads, plus a wide and customized online presence.

“I was lucky to have Cordula recommended to me to help me sell my house in Montclair. She listened to my needs, came up with a sound plan, and executed it perfectly. Cordula is a top-notch realtor with the highest ethics and standards. She is hard-working, communicative and very smart. Beyond her expertise and professionalism, Cordula is a kind, friendly person who is simply a pleasure to work with.� ~ JERRY I.

What I Do For Sellers: Educate you on current market conditions Prepare a Comparative Market Analysis Communicate several times a week Recommend appropriate “pre-sale” inspections Provide an excellent list of subcontractors Coordinate the subcontractors’ work

BE F ORE

Prepare the home for sale using professional stagers and hiring professional photographers Implement an aggressive Marketing Plan Provide a complete file at close of escrow Attend the escrow signing appointment at title company Offer continued service beyond close of escrow

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“Cordula is such an amazing real estate agent – you won’t be in better hands in the East Bay market. She bends over backwards to make sure you find the best home for your needs and will help you craft the most appealing offer possible. She’s diligent, honest, realistic, experienced, and truly cares about all of her clients. She’s so tuned into the market that she knows just what it will take to get your foot in the door on a particular property - an invaluable asset for first time home buyers like us! She’s thorough in all of her research so you make sure you know exactly what each house brings and there aren’t any surprises down the line. I’ve recommended many friends to her and they all have come away raving about working with her! And she’s got a great sense of humor to boot!” ~ SARAH N.

What I do for buyers: Educate you on current market conditions Provide a buyer’s handbook and relocation package Search daily for appropriate properties Schedule immediate showings of selected properties Provide experienced counsel when writing an offer Provide you with a list of reputable lenders Provide you with a list of licensed inspection companies Help you to visualize cosmetic updating Provide utility and change-of-address resources Provide a complete file at close of escrow Attend the escrow signing appointment at title company Offer continued service beyond close of escrow

What sets Cordula apart: Highly successful, full time professional in the East Bay since 2006.

People love Cordula on YELP! Diablo Magazine’s “5-Star Realtor” awarded annually since 2012.

Years of experience allow Cordula to foresee challenges and work quickly and methodically to solve problems.

Affiliated with Red Oak Reality, a boutique brokerage founded in 1976.

When working with Cordula, SHE will be the one to pick up the phone, always handling everything herself, from start to finish.

Cordula’s in-office transaction coordinator and marketing specialists are her support behind the scenes.

Giving back For every real estate transaction I close, I make donations to organizations and programs I believe in: OBAR Community Foundation, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, Berkeley High School Development Group, EBGIS (German International School) and others including National Parks and California State Parks.

Going Green Because I care deeply about the environment, I was one of the first in the East Bay to be certified as an EcoBroker. I am glad to be affiliated with Red Oak Realty, a certified Green Business since 2010.

We’re lucky that today there are many ways to make your home more sustainable while staying within your budget. I can help you identify the most cost-effective green improvements to your home, improvements that will not only make your life better now, but will also be an important marketing differentiator if you want to sell.

Specific ways I can help: Avoiding waste by reusing materials when possible or recycling responsibly.

I use only no-VOC paint in the homes, and I never use dyed wood chips for landscaping.

I work with local owner-operated stores whenever possible, or even peruse local vintage markets for period fixtures with style, soul and sustainability. Upcycling is so rewarding! The perfect antique doorknob can bring a huge dose of style.

Connect you with licensed contractors who have like-minded approaches to ecofriendly materials and practices.

Some of Cordula’s fabulous sales

"We couldn’t have wished for a better agent than Cordula.

She’s not only smart, considerate, professional, diligent, proactive and extremely hardworking, she’s also probably the kindest person in East Bay real estate.” ~ ELINE G.

Five fun things to know about Cordula: Cordula has lived in: Germany (Muenster, Bremen, Duesseldorf); Nice, France; Milano, Italy; Montclair in Oakland; Berkeley. She is a dual citizen of Germany/EU and USA. She loves rescue dogs: She and her family have adopted two – one from Taiwan and one from Fresno.

Traveling the world is her greatest passion: She has been to most European countries and has traveled to India, Australia, and across the USA. She has lots of other passions too: Family, salsa dancing, photography, Tai Chi. Cordula’s bucket list: Doing community and environmental work, stay in a treehouse, go back to India, learn Spanish, do Tai Chi in Washington Square in San Francisco.

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What clients are saying . . .

“We recently sold our Berkeley home with Cordula. She is nothing short of a marvel: smart, intuitive, resourceful, and kind. Cordula’s read on the market is impeccable and her help to prepare the house for sale was invaluable. She checked in regularly, always with a firm, upbeat touch and kept things moving along at a brisk pace without a hint of stress. Cordula is a genuinely warm and empathic person, perfectly suited to her choice of profession. I cannot say enough good things about her and recommend her without reservation for buyers and sellers alike! ~ SARAH C.

“Cordula really understands the local dynamics of the East Bay market, and she is proactive about finding listings and responsive to communication. We feel like she really understood us and what we were looking for, and she wasn’t afraid to be honest and realistic with us. With her help, we were able to get a feel for how the market was changing, understand what we could do, and then act quickly when the right opportunity came along.” ~ SHEKHAR K.

“Working with Cordula to buy a home in Berkeley was hands down the best experience I’ve ever had with a real estate agent in nearly a dozen transactions. We never expected to get our dream house on our first try, but with Cordula’s deft, courteous, and confident touch, she finely calibrated our offer and we succeeded. In addition to being a superstar, Cordula is simply a wonderful person, and we are pleased to now consider her a friend.” ~ SANGJUN L.

Cordula Didier EcoBroker ∙ DRE #1726011

510.703.2223 cordula.didier@gmail.com www.corduladidier.com

1575 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707