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    Evaluating Properties | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips | Real Estate Industry

    Why work with Susie Wyshak to buy a home?

    BySusie Wyshak July 1, 2025February 13, 2026

    First, know that buyers don’t hire me to show them what they can find on Zillow. I’ve helped many buyers who chose to “request a tour” through Zillow. Being a Zillow agent was a really cool way to meet people who were not familiar with an area or who decided to start exploring by visiting…

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    Evaluating Properties | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | House Hacking

    The Case for Buying the Ugly, Quirky House in a Popular Neighborhood You Love

    BySusie Wyshak June 20, 2025December 7, 2025

    Let’s talk about that house. You know the one. Maybe it showed up in your search or on “Zillow Gone Wild” or it’s a mysterious house you’ve always been curious about as you passed by. It’s in one of those popular neighborhoods like Rockridge in Oakland that you adore—tree-lined streets, great local coffee shop, neighbors…

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    Don’t Let Fears of Home Buyer Remorse Stop You

    BySusie Wyshak December 30, 2024December 8, 2025

    “Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase. Their most common regret: buying a home that requires too much maintenance.” (Clever Real Estate survey) Is fear stopping you from buying a home when you really want to own and invest in your future, instead of renting? The answer is to address…

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    Best Places to Live | Downsizing & Proposition 19 | East Bay Living | Evaluating Properties | Home Buying & Owning

    Moving to Marina Bay, Richmond CA to Retire or Buy Your First Home – Condos, Townhouses & Homes by the Bay

    BySusie Wyshak March 3, 2024February 26, 2026

    Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went to) Marina Bay in Richmond, near Point Richmond? More importantly, are you thinking how can you get into Marina Bay and figure out which is the best community for you? Me too! Marina Bay is a collection…

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    How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in San Leandro

    BySusie Wyshak January 8, 2024December 8, 2025

    Here’s a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo. My client had a perfect process for searching for houses and condos that led to a winning offer. She knew exactly what her criteria were — the home had to: be in an easy commute location, easy to…

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    Location Location Location – Checklist for flippers & home buyers with Rockridge as an example

    BySusie Wyshak November 6, 2023February 16, 2026

    What’s the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says “location, location, location.” But what exactly defines the perfect location that checks all the boxes of desirability and long-term appreciate? It depends! The book FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit distills that perfect location into “9 Neighborhood Appeal Factors.” You…

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    Why isn’t this Berkeley house selling?

    BySusie Wyshak October 5, 2022February 16, 2026

    This little North Berkeley duplex is in one of the most popular neighborhoods. So why isn’t it selling after 2 months on the market…and a price less than what the owners paid a couple of years ago? Wisdom says a property not selling is always about price. For income properties, you need to make sure…

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I spontaneously made one of my favorite sweet snac I spontaneously made one of my favorite sweet snacks: chocolate almond bar with flaked sea salt

As a lazy cook, chocolate maker and baker I'm always looking for shortcuts. Enjoy my 5-minute chocolate bark tutorial. Make it with any inclusions you like. (Brown Rice Krispies?!)

Instead of using Bay Area-made @guittardchocolate wafers, which I love, I experimented with 46% cocoa oat milk chocolate #berkeleymade by @tchochocolate 

Yummmm. It is a delicious dark milk chocolate that melted exactly like dairy milk chocolate. The perfect vegan sweet snack!

I have some more of the vegan chocolate and if you are in the Berkeley or Oakland area and want to try, please shoot me a message.

#veganchocolate #chocolaterecipe #berkeleyfoodie #oatmilkchocolate
Choosing colors to give a house a new personality Choosing colors to give a house a new personality is so rewarding (and yummy!) What colors are you leaning toward these days?

Sample quarts are around $10 at @sherwinwilliams 
Go for it!

#housepainting #houseproject 

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4970 Coronado open house! 4970 Coronado open house!
Weekend Open House Agenda: Feb 21 & 22, 2-5pm Com Weekend Open House Agenda: Feb 21 & 22, 2-5pm

Come by 4970 Coronado in Oakland, an adorable craftsman bungalow that's had many updates to make it truly move-in ready.

It's an a fantastic location between #Temescal and #Rockridge . Tour this darling home and learn all about the area from your area experts - Michael Thompson and me!

Close by are not only multiple schools but Studio One with arts and crafts classes, a world class public swimming pool, BART, fitness studios, College Ave shops, all the hospitals and so much more.

(For medical professionals, ask about loans for doctors and nurses that make it especially easy to buy!)

Listed by Michael Thompson, Compass @michaelthompsonrealestate 

#rockridgeoakland #oaklandrealestate #eastbayrealtor
Now is the time to go #househunting in Lower Rockr Now is the time to go #househunting in Lower Rockridge and #Berkeley 

There are several fabulous houses new on the market, from fixer to fixed up, from 2 bedroom bungalows to on low maintenance lots to one very rare property on an 11,1100 sq ft lot -- all very close to Rockridge shops and BART as well as Temescal and #Berkeley 

#Rockridge is my neighborhood so let's goooo!

Susan Wyshak, Real Estate Agent @compasseastbay 
| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com 
https://www.susiewyshak.com 

Helping people live their best life, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor 
Calif. DRE 02144226 | Maine BA929575 | Compass

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Kevin - the neighborhood wild #peacock Kevin - the neighborhood wild #peacock
Food business fun at Local Economy in Rockridge. S Food business fun at Local Economy in Rockridge. Stay tuned!
When a dog is a rockstar (Spotted Dante in Rockri When a dog is a rockstar

(Spotted Dante in Rockridge. His name says it all.)
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Here's a quick look at all the grocery store options we have in Rockridge / Temescal and North Oakland - looking into the question if we really need a Grocery Outlet in Temescal when we have the Broadway Grocery Outlet in Oakland. You might be surprised!

Got real estate, local food or home ownership questions? Just ask.
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Susie Wyshak, Realtor - 510-269-7051 susie.wyshak@compass.com
Compass Berkeley
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Do we need Grocery Outlet in Temescal / North Oakland ?
#HouseHunting ? Tour a fab storybook 5 BR, 4 BA home on .4 acres in Montclair #Oakland - #views !
#Berkeley 's Elmwood district all decked out in yellow for the holidays! #shopsmall
Thinking about buying a property in the East Bay? Whether you’re eyeing #Piedmont, #Oakland, #Rockridge, or #Berkeley, I know how unrealistic  it can be to find time to check out every house that seems perfect especially if you're creating the next great AI unicorn.

That’s where I come in—I am happy to do live video tours or post home video tours tailored just for you, pointing out what you’ll love or want to avoid in a home.

Having lived all over the Bay Area, including Silicon Valley and San Francisco, I’ve got my finger on the pulse of neighborhood trends, building code changes, and new developments. This intell helps uncover hidden opportunities and gives you the insights needed to make smart buying decisions.

If you’re in search of a buyer’s agent who truly goes the extra mile, let’s chat! I can help you find properties at a discount or those not yet on the open market (thanks to Compass' awesome technology and network), so you can avoid those intense bidding wars that are still happening in many areas even in late 2025.

Not sure if I’m the right match? Tell me what you’re looking for in an agent, and I’ll happily point you in the right direction.

Reach out to Susie Wyshak, Compass Berkeley
Phone: 510-269-7051
Email: Susie.Wyshak@compass.com

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Video touring Piedmont Ave homes for sale in #Oakland for a client (listed by Elisa Uribe, Sotheby)
#Rockridge in #Oakland is a strong seller's #realestate market in 2025. Want details? 510-269-7051
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ACCESSIBLITY STATEMENT AND CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. Susan Wyshak is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate: #02144226 and Maine Department of Real Estate #BA929575. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No Statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.Market reports, area guide data, and some blog articles are for education / information only. They may not be up-to-date. Before taking any action buying or selling real estate, please consult with with your real estate agent for detailed, up-to-date market reports from the National Association of REALTORS® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.


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