The Beard Realty Team

We had the pleasure of having Stephen Beard as our realtor when we bought our first home in the summer of 2015. Our circumstances were difficult since we had been asked to leave our rented apartment and had very short time to find a new home. To make matters worse it was a very ‘hot’ market with no room for error on the buyer’s side. Amazingly, we managed to find a house and close in a little more than a month. We know that he is an accessibility expert, but we did not need that aspect.
Stephen is a true capacity in the process/​art/​strategy of home buying. He knows practically everything there is to know and shares his knowledge readily. He was extraordinary helpful and devoted whole days to showing us houses since he knew we were under time pressure.
He answered phone calls and emails promptly, often within the hour, and gave us invaluable tips, without which we would either not have gotten the house or paid much more for it (in particular in relation to the various inspections while in escrow). In addition he recommended us top-​notch mortgage brokers and inspection services that made the entire process much smoother. Last, but not least, Stephen is a very fun and interesting person to spend time with, which counts for something in a personal process such as finding a home.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen Beard as realtor and if I ever have to buy a home again I would use him without any reservation.

I made the best choice in having Stephen list my home. I met Stephen through his housing seminars for people with disabilities. His work in helping people living with disabilities buy their own homes is amazing. I wanted information for my adult son who is living with a disability to be able to have his own home. Although right now it was not the time for my son, I decide it was time to make changes in my life, one being sell my house.
Stephen worked closely with me in preparing my house to go on the market. He was always available and most importantly was honest about my house’s market appeal and what I could realistically expect .
Selling a house you have lived and raised your children in can be emotionally difficult; Stephen was very patient and supportive.
I was very happy with the price I received for my house!
I would highly recommend Stephen! When it is the right time for my son to buy his own home I will be calling Stephen again.

I strongly recommend Stephen Beard for anyone wanting to purchase a property and would like someone who pays attention to all the details, brings the patience to explain the specifics, and has the discipline and experience to drive the process to closure. Stephen helped my son to purchase his first condo in Oakland in the Fall of 2013. My son’s low income status made this process particularly challenging and required three independent loans. Through his knowledge, experience and uncompromising trustworthiness and reliability, Stephen made his magic work and got the process finished in time!

I highly recommend Stephen Beard as a realtor. He is energetic, conscientious, and dedicated to meeting the needs of his clients, including those with special needs. He has excellent interpersonal skills and is very astute about what is going on. My process of getting the home I wanted and making a needed alteration developed unforeseen complications and he kept helping me until it was resolved, though this went far beyond the sale, an indication of his sense of responsibility.

Stephen Beard helped us find a house for our client who needed an accessible house. We had many other requirements, which made this search especially difficult, and Stephen worked tirelessly, searching out properties that might be a fit. He works with diligence to meet his client’s needs, and his knowledge of accessibility issues is unsurpassed. It was assuring having such good representation through a long search, which ended in success. I can highly recommend Stephen Beard as a respected real estate professional who has the added benefit of expertise in accessibility. It was a pleasure to do business with him, as he was always professional, kind and helpful.

Stephen has helped my family with 2 real estate transactions in Alameda. Each time he was thoughtful, knowledgeable, courteous, and most importantly responsive. We were first time home buyers and he made us feel «comfortable» going through the process. At one point, I decided to back out of a transaction, and he stuck by my side even though his commission was on the line. I would recommend Stephen and his team.

My wife and I were in the market for a house in East Bay and we had the pleasure of having Stephen Beard represent us. His knowledge of the area is extensive, as well as is his understanding of the real estate market. He listened to our preferences and budget and worked hard with us to find the right house. His professional knowledge, communication, organizational skill, and professionalism are impeccable and make it very easy to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house in the area. However, his expertise in accessible real estate for people with disabilities is truly unique and exceptional. I couldn’t recommend the Beard Realty Team higher.