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I received a masters degree from UC Berkeley in Environmental Planning and decided to stay and sell real estate. I paid my way through school by selling ecology shopping bags to replace paper and plastic that I designed and produced known as the "Save A Tree" bags. I started selling real estate for Coldwell Banker in Berkeley in 1984. I have been the top producer at Coldwell Banker for most of the years I have been there. I have been chosen as Realtor of the Year by the Berkeley Board of Realtors. I served on the Boards of many local non profits such as the Library Foundation, Berkeley Symphony, the Traveling Jewish Theater, Livable Berkeley, National Institute for Art and Disabilities, Board of the Berkeley Breakfast Club, besides volunteering at the Alameda Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity. I have helped many people buy and sell homes, but I also helped many investors buy and sell apartment buildings and investment property. I have been a lifelong realtor for many families.

30+ years living in the Bay Area, over 20 years working in the building and design industry, 10 years working in feature film production… Properties, design and negotiation are all in John’s wheel house. John sees each property with a true understanding of its financial, practical, and artistic value. He offers prospective buyers the unique ability to visualize what they’re seeking in an investment, lifestyle, and home. He offers sellers the benefits of his wide industry network along with experience in highlighting a property’s best qualities and marketing to an ever-changing demographic. Through his honest and forthright character, John provides insightful advice to his clients. He coaches them through the process and empowers them to make the right decisions. His experience is quickly evident, as is his commitment to clients and the community at large.

I grew up in Illinois and moved to California in 1973. I started my Real estate Career in 1978. I have been with Re/max since the early 1990's. Our goal is always to put the client first and put their needs first. We always want to help the sellers get the top dollar, at the least amount of hassle, in the shortest period of time. We do our best for the buyer to help them get the home of their dreams and negotiate with their best interests in mind. We want to be our clients agents and friends for life. In 2021 our team won the Good Neighbor of the year Award from our local real estate association. We believe in giving back to the community. We also do a yearly food drive. In 2020 we joined an organization called PFAC (Professional Fiduciary of Calif. We help fiduciaries who have seniors or people with health issues. We help by connecting them with the right people to help them clean up, organize, get rid of items, gardening work etc. PFAC is a great group and we are honored.

***Top 1% of ALL Agents Nationwide*** Wall Street Journal "America's Best Agent" Tim Heffernan is a Bay Area local who quickly established himself as an extremely knowledgeable real estate agent. After graduating from the University of San Francisco he began working with clients in buying and selling. Tim has an innate sense of his clients needs and finds them the best space and location time after time. If there is one thing that I value the most it is the opportunity to provide you with my extensive knowledge in real estate. I am always available to assist you with making the best informed and comfortable decision in your real estate purchase or sale. Tims Personal Guarantees to You! Honesty Integrity Hard Work I will always return your call I will always look out for you and your best interests I will always make myself available to you -It matters who you work with!

As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you: Find Your Next Home - You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home Sell a Home - When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.