Romney O’Connell – Berkeley Hills Realty

I can not say enough AMAZING things about Romney. I recently worked with her in the sale of my home in Oakland. She made herself available to us whenever we had questions and really worked hard to make sure that everything was done just right to help us get the most benefit out of the sale. Her knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market is incredible and I honestly don’t think we could have done better with anyone else.

We recently sold our home in Oakland and had an amazing experience thanks to Romney. We met with several realtors from other well known companies but none could provide the level of service that Romney gave us. From day one we felt confident that she would ensure our home would sell at our target price. Thanks to her experience and market-​savvy we received multiple bids that stretched well beyond our goal. Throughout the process Romney continued to work hard to ensure everything went smoothly. She’s one of the best — if you’re in the market make sure you give her a call.

Romney is an exceptional realtor. It was a pleasure to work with her on the last deal. She showed herself is a very ethical and knowledgeable professional, I look forward to work with her again!

As buying agent and selling agent, Romney deserves her consistently five star reputation. Romney was so patient with my wife and me when we went to buy in the bay area: she showed us many homes, and never made us feel like we were taking advantage of her time. She was readily available, not afraid to ask challenging questions on our behalf, and never made us feel as though we should be acting any other way than just the way we were. She encouraged us to ask the full range of questions and if she didn’t know the answer to our questions, she would find out. And in a timely way. Unlike other realtors, Romney didn’t try to talk us into something we didn’t like or talk us out of something we did like; she listened carefully to what we wanted and was very informative about what was possible. We got a home we liked a lot, and at a good price. Years later, when we had to leave the area, Romney knew exactly how to help us get ready to sell in somewhat rushed circumstances; she knew precisely what needed to be done and how to get it done. She knew how to price the house and when to put it on the market. Within just a few days after opening we received eight offers and one was at the top of what we were hoping for. It was a complete pleasure at every step of the way to work with this amazing realtor. Highest recommendation, without reservation. John M

Romney has guided me through three big real estate transactions in the past seven years, including buying two houses in tough markets with multiple offers. She offers a rare combination of savvy sophistication and down-​to-​earth diligence. I’ve relied on her diplomacy and attention to detail to protect my financial interests; her warmth and good humor are a bonus.

My experiences with Romney couldn’t have been better. Five years ago, she worked with my wife and me through an extremely complex and difficult market to find our perfect house — at all times both professional and friendly. I felt really well cared for and in the hands of a pro.
Over the intervening time we stayed in touch, and when the time came for us to sell, Romney was our obvious choice, and we couldn’t have made a better one. By following her advice to the letter, we came away with the best sale we could have ever imagined. We and our friends were all amazed at how swimmingly the sale went, especially in light of the fact that our property was a one-​of-​a-​kind item with very few comparable properties. Romney handled that issue and all others with great aplomb.
What I appreciate most about Romney is her openness and empathy, qualities crucial in a line of work where the client has so much money on the line. I would unreservedly recommend her to anyone!

Romney O’Connell is a top-​of-​the-​line, veteran Realtor with deep knowledge of the Berkeley real estate market and the home buying process. She is incredibly helpful, caring, and patient in the boom market that is the East Bay. You will be treated like family working with her.
My best friend partnered with her to both buy and sell his condo in Berkeley in 2008 and 2013, respectively. I have worked with her on and off for the past couple of years and this past July 2013 I closed on my first home in Berkeley with her expert guidance.
Romney is effective at crafting the right offer and negotiation strategy (if necessary). She will always ensure you are fully aware and comfortable with the next step in the process — whether relating to the house itself or the financing. She also knows the homes in Berkeley very well — both structurally and aesthetically… buying a house built in 1905 on a brick foundation (like I did)? No problem! She has the experience to educate you so that you can make the best decision for you.
I have, and will continue to, recommend Romney to all my friends looking to buy in and around Berkeley.