Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Oakland Real Estate Agents Since 1992
Founded in 1992, Kees' Realty is a family-owned and operated real estate company serving the Greater Bay Area. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in assisting first-time homebuyers, small investors, and property owners through every stage of real estate transactions. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive local market knowledge, mortgage financing expertise, and a deep understanding of national and international market trends to each client interaction.As active members of the Oakland community, we combine our decades of real estate experience with a commitment to local service, offering comprehensive solutions for buying, selling, and property investment. Our hyper-local focus on the East Bay region ensures clients receive personalized attention and unmatched market insights tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Home Buying
Property Management
Investment Properties
Market Analysis
Rental Listings
Community Engagement
Listing Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of Bay Area real estate experience with specialized first-time buyer support
- Our team includes experts with dual real estate and land development expertise in California and Jamaica
- We provide hyper-local East Bay market knowledge with personal agent availability
- Our proven track record serving over 30 communities with verified reliable services
- We combine family-owned values with innovative real estate technology solutions
What people say
Working hard for me
6 months assistance
Made home ownership happen
Community-focused service
Experts in local market
Services
Home Buying
Our expert team guides clients through every step of home buying, from mortgage preparation to closing. We specialize in first-time buyer programs and investment property acquisitions. With local market expertise since 1992, we help clients navigate financing options and make competitive offers in Oakland's dynamic real estate market.
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management services including tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and legal compliance. Our 30+ years of local experience ensures properties are maintained to high standards. We offer regular owner reporting and handle day-to-day operations while protecting owners' investments in the East Bay real estate market.
Market Analysis
Our professionals deliver accurate property valuations using current market data and comparable sales. This service helps sellers price homes competitively and buyers make informed offers. With deep East Bay expertise since 1992, we identify market trends and property values that directly impact clients' real estate decisions.
Investment Properties
We specialize in identifying investment opportunities that build generational wealth. Our services include market trend analysis, property evaluation, and rental potential assessments. Leveraging our 30+ years of local experience, we help clients grow their real estate portfolios through strategic East Bay market investments and wealth-building strategies.
Listing Services
Our comprehensive listing services include professional marketing, pricing strategy, and negotiation expertise. We maximize exposure through multiple listing platforms and local networks. With proven success in East Bay communities since 1992, we help sellers achieve optimal prices through strategic staging guidance and targeted marketing campaigns.
People
Howard Kees Jr.
CEO
Real estate broker with 30+ years' license in California and 20 years' Caribbean land development experience. Oakland native with deep community ties and expertise in mortgage financing, investment properties, and market trends.
Denise Kees
VP Sales & Marketing
Real estate entrepreneur with 20+ years' experience, former California Association of REALTORS director. Expert in Bay Area affordability solutions with finance degree from Cornell University and real estate licensing since 2005.
Tim Kees
CFO
Finance professional with six years' banking experience, including Wells Fargo assistant branch management. Holds MBA from Notre Dame de Namur University with expertise in financial services and team leadership since joining the company.
James West
Sales Agent
Licensed agent with diverse background in nonprofit program management and corporate aviation maintenance leadership. Bay Area native offering local market knowledge and community engagement through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity involvement.
Kenneth Watts
Sales Agent
Licensed Realtor with eight years' financial sector experience, including community banking and staffing solutions. Active Berkeley High volunteer with operations management degree and local market expertise since joining the company.
Questions
What real estate services does Kees' Realty offer?
Kees' Realty provides residential buying/selling services, property management, investment property assistance, market analysis, and community-focused real estate solutions for East Bay clients.
How does Kees' Realty help first-time homebuyers?
We offer specialized guidance through mortgage financing options, down payment explanation, and market navigation with 30+ years experience helping first-time buyers achieve homeownership.
What Bay Area areas does Kees' Realty serve?
We serve 12+ East Bay communities including Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Lafayette, and San Leandro, plus San Francisco and other Greater Bay Area locations.
What property management services are available?
Our comprehensive property management includes tenant placement, maintenance coordination, legal compliance, and local vendor networks to protect owners' investments since 1992.
How does Kees' Realty provide local market expertise?
With 30+ years operating in the East Bay region, we combine generational market knowledge with current trend analysis to deliver accurate pricing strategies and investment insights.
Reviews (1)
StiLL Ro
Sep 28, 2018
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Awesome family owned Real Estate company serving the community. Get the uptdate on market news and trends regularly. Feel confident that your home sale is in good hands. They help take the worry out of home buying. Also enjoy buying workshops to guide you through the process. Will recommend.
