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Eileen Townsend

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Compass - Berkeley-Oakland
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20 years of experience
30 sales in last 12 months
350 transactions all-time

Achievements

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Top Listing Agent 2022
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Top Producer 2022
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Top Berkeley Agent 2022

Business Highlights

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20 years in business

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Custom home marketing

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Luxury home specialist

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Relocation specialist

* 19 years in real estate, past career as journalist and marketing executive
* Top 1% of SF Bay Area - East Bay as an individual agent; Team Lead of a team ranked in the top 1.5% in the US (RealTtrends)

About Eileen

About
Eileen Townsend is the advocate you've hoped for in the competitive Bay Area market. Known as the calm within the eye of the storm of real estate, Eileen takes the mystery out of buying and the uncertainty out of selling, with white-glove service you can count on. Eileen's high-touch style -- embracing your unique real estate dream -- combines with clear-headed business acumen. She grasps the high stakes of making decisions involving your finances and an asset as precious as the place you call home. You'll value the perspective she built as a top-producer since 2003, through many market cycles, previously with Sotheby's and Coldwell Banker, now with future-focused Compass. Formerly a journalist and marketing/PR executive, Eileen engenders trust among clients and peer professionals. Whether markets are rising, with scarce inventory and multiple offers, or shifting, with unpredictable outcomes, Eileen guides clients to close on time, on goal, and with as little stress as possible.
Hobbies
Fitness & Exercise, Food & Cooking, Travel, Theatre, Writing, Outdoor Activities
Education
Bachelor's Degree, University of Delaware
BA English Lit,Journalism

Professional Information

Brokerage

Compass - Berkeley-Oakland

801 Delaware Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

Real Estate License
02019343 (California), Salesperson
Designations
CRS, ABR, REALTOR®
Languages
English
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Specialties & Awards

Overview

The difference you've been seeking.

Specialties

Buyer Representative
Concierge Services
Condominiums
Distressed Properties
First Time Buyers
Lot/Land
Luxury Properties
New Construction
New Homes
Relocation
Seller Representative

Awards

Top 1% San Francisco - East Bay 2021; Team Lead of Eileen Townsend & Team - top 1.5% Small Teams in US (RealTrends) 2021; President's Elite - top 2% of CB agents worldwide, 2013-2018

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Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
03/01/2022
Customer
Laura And Doug S. sold a home in Montclair

Eileen and her team did a fantastic job representing us for the sale of our house in the Montclair hills. While I was hesitant to want to stage the house and move out for open houses, Eileen assured us it was the best option to get the best price and boy was she right! Eileen was also available to us at all times, and she definitely helped ease any nerves we may have had when those inevitable issues come up in the process of selling a house. We could not be happier with her and her team, and if we decide to buy again in the Bay Area, she will be the first call we will make! We highly recommend working with Eileen and her team because they are the best of the best! Laura & Doug Sutter

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
03/01/2022
Customer
Laura S. sold a home in Montclair Hills

Eileen and her team did a fantastic job representing us for the sale of our house located in the Montclair Hills. While I was hesitant to stage the house and move out for open houses, Eileen assured us it was the best option to get the best price - and boy was she right! Eileen was also available to us at all times, and she definitely helped ease any nerves we may have had when those inevitable issues come up in the process of selling a house. We could not be happier with her and her team, and if we decide to buy again in the Bay Area, she will be the first call we make! We highly recommend working with Eileen and her team because they are the best!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
10/01/2019
Customer
Isabelle G. sold a home in Redwood Heights

I sold my (beloved) house in Oakland in record time and for a much higher price than I expected. And I absolutely credit Eileens skills for this successful sale. From her files, she was able to pull the names of stagers, a sewer guy and a roofer who saved the day when they were needed. She also managed them for me, as I had no time to do that myself. On top of that, Eileen is a pleasure to deal with, a smart analyst of situations, and an island of calm and courtesy in the transactions tempest.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
08/01/2020
Customer
Beverley P. sold a home in Berkeley

My long-time rental in Berkeley was not the easiest to let go I donated it for tax purposes and that made it a complicated transaction with many details to watch. Eileen was careful with all the detail One of Eileens strengths is that she recognized whats needed both from a task perspective and the human perspective and jumped on it and keep the task moving forward, while paying proper attention to the level of detail needed to comply with complicated legal/tax/paperwork needs, all while being supportive.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
02/01/2021
Customer
Ailihn T. sold a home in Oakland

Eileen Townsend was very professional and experienced. We used her services to sell two homes in West Oakland. I would certainly recommend her and use her services again.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
03/01/2022
Customer
Sabina C. sold a home in Berkeley

Eileen and her team made this process so easy! Whenever anything needed to be done or changed they always let us know and gave us simple easy instructions to follow! This was a big project and the house was beautiful when it was time to list! Everyone involved was very knowledgeable and professional. When we didnt understand something they were extremely patient and explained it until we understood. I would definitely encourage anyone getting ready to sell or buy a home to look into working with this incredible team. Thank you all so much!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
12/01/2021
Customer
Les V. sold a home in Oakland

They were great - I listed with them - they suggested an asking price, I had it professionally staged with one of their recommended vendors. Had several offers >100k over asking. Closed early - great experience.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
07/01/2021
Customer
Craig K. sold a home in Montclair Hills

Eileen was great to have taking care of me selling my home and a great help with paperwork and everything else. She makes it all so much easier and better. I can't say enough.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
01/01/2021
Customer
Beth H. bought a home in Oakland

During these weird pandemic times, I chose Eileen to guide me in purchasing a condominium in the East Bay through the recommendation of another respected real estate professional in another county. Eileen helped me along the process of searching, showings, procuring the loan, reams of virtual paperwork and closing. This can be a stressful process and Eileens expertise was reassuring and essential, actually.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/01/2021
Customer
Alex C. bought a home in San Leandro

We were very grateful that a family member connected us to Eileen when we were first starting our hunt for a home in the Bay Area. With demand through the roof, we knew it was a tough time to buy (especially in our price range) and it was so reassuring to have Eileen's experience, connections, and 'get to work' attitude in our corner. The Bay Area is a tough market in the best of times and we faced a steep learning curve, but Eileen was able to refer us to a wonderful lender and she really worked with us to find something that met our needs and our budget, even when it meant branching out and exploring many different neighborhoods and properties. We so appreciated her willingness to discuss and deliberate over the many details of each property so that we were really making an informed decision. We could not be happier with the perfect house that we now call home! Thanks, Eileen!

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