Client Testimonials - Susie Wyshak, Real Estate Agent Compass Berkeley

Stories From the Lovely People I’ve Helped

Here are a few real reviews by real estate clients I’ve worked with. Many clients would be happy to speak with potential clients. So feel free to ask!

They said “yes!”

This Oakland home with an ADU checked boxes they didn’t know they had.

They said “yes!”

They didn’t know the East Bay but know their must haves. We found it!

home buyers rejected a house they thought they would love

They said “no!”

What a joy they spent enough time to realize it was a “hard pass.”

Client Case Studies: How We Connected the Dots

Susie Wyshak top rated Oakland real estate agent

My wonderful home buyer clients had been looking in a different part of the Bay Area for a condo when they decided San Jose was just the right spot.

There was a twist! They were in contract with a new home developer and thankfully got out of it.

There was another twist! I was unable to drive due to an injury. So I tapped into my agent network. A colleague happily showed them several places, and they got the condo they loved in the Tuscany-inspired Communications Hill development.

Success means being open minded about what checks all the boxes and taking time to be sure you’ve chosen just the right location and property.

A real estate agent in another state referred his client to help sell the Alameda home of a senior family member who needed support.

The family chose what to keep and what could go. Then we pulled together team of specialists to get the home ready to sell, make updates using Compass Concierge, and market this home in a popular location to the right buyers.

Despite the mid-2025 real estate market’s challenges, we received several offers and closed without a hitch, above the asking price, welcoming new owners who were seeking the good life in Alameda’s Bay Farm Island community.

Alameda East End home selling listing agent

An Alameda home owner who had bought this 1-bedroom cutie with Susie a few years earlier decided it was time to sell.

The 2025 real estate market was still affected by higher interest rates and uncertainty in the climate due to various factors (which shall remain nameless).

We strategized the likely buyer profile and prepped the house with new paint and beautiful partial staging — where the staging combined some of the owner’s belongings and some furniture and decor of Berkeley-based Love and Staging.

After an extensive digital marketing campaign, open houses, and proactive outreach to agents, we received a winning offer.

Bay Farm Alameda first time home buyer success story

home buying success strategies and story buying in the competitive north berkeley area with Compass agent Susie Wyshak

We first met years ago when this couple was thinking of buying a house in a North Berkeley neighborhood where they had been renting for years.

In 2021, the Berkeley market was hot. But not as hot as it had become in 2026 when suddenly home buyers looking for houses walkable to Solano Ave shops in the flats would find competition both from first-time home buyers as well as those downsizing from longtime homes in the Berkeley hills.

After a few offers on houses listed on the MLS, my clients regrouped and decided we should try to find an off-market house.

See the full success story of how my home buyer clients found and bought their dream home off market in Kensington.

A longtime Berkeley homeowner was looking for a local real estate agent familiar with houses with ADUs, lot splits, and who would offer honest advice on the best way to achieve her sales goals…and in fact life goals. Most importantly, she contacted me months before she wanted to put the house on the market. We had plenty time to prepare the property and strategize. It is important to work with local agents in the East Bay as pricing is specific to each neighborhood. The property was strategically priced a bit lower than what we expected offers would come in at, at $1,695,000. Then marketed creatively and extensively. We received multiple offers, one at nearly $2.9 million. Read the full review or get in touch to chat about how we did it.

Real Client Reviews of Susie Wyshak’s 5 Star Service (thanks, all!)

Susie Wyshak, Real Estate Agent | Compass | DRE#02144226

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jackson d. moorman

1 month ago

If you are looking for an excellent real estate agent who knows their stuff, will work tirelessly for you, and is extremely thoughtful, look no further - Susie is your person! From the very beginning, we were impressed with how organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable Susie is. During our first meeting with her, she shared an excellent set of spreadsheets that would help guide our search. These spreadsheets kept us organized and gave us a clear-eyed view of what we were looking for in a house, keeping us on track every step of the way. From spreadsheets to phone calls, Susie was very attentive to our every preference, question, and desire in terms of our house hunt. House hunting in the Bay can be very overwhelming and, in Susie’s hands, it felt manageable and even fun. Susie comes to the profession with both a sense of humor and a deep sense of commitment to her clients. She worked night and day to make sure that we were comfortable with the process and her wealth of knowledge about both the Bay Area and houses in general made us sure that we were making the right decision when it came time to pull the trigger on a home. Not only does Susie go above and beyond for her clients during the search, she also went the extra mile after closing, even giving us thoughtful gifts to help our new home run more smoothly. If you want someone who will truly take care of and listen to you, go with Susie. I recommend her without hesitation and would send any friend or loved one her way. Thanks, Susie!

Caitlin Moorman

1 month ago

We loved working with Susie so much! She is very knowledgeable about not only the real estate process but also about architecture and homes in general. There was no question or request too big or small and she always followed up, even on the little things. We ended up with a truly fantastic home and are so grateful for her guidance.

Vincent & Elena Lara Dumont

3 months ago

We have been incredibly fortunate to have worked with Susie for more than four years before finally finding the home we had always hoped for. Throughout our search, there was one criterion we were never willing to compromise on: staying in the same neighborhood that we had grown to love. Susie gave us all the time we needed and stayed in touch with us consistently as our careers, financial situation, and immigration status improved year after year. She never forgot about us and always kept us informed about new opportunities and developments in the real estate market. When a property just one block from our former home began undergoing renovations, Susie used her outstanding relationship-building skills to connect with the new owners. She shared our story, advocated on our behalf, and successfully negotiated a very favorable deal for us. From that moment on, she was involved in every step of the home-buying process—coordinating with lenders and insurance companies, answering our questions, and providing invaluable guidance and support along the way. Susie helped make our dream come true. It was a long journey, and we would never have been able to achieve it without her experience, dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment. Susie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are simply the best!

max bottaro

4 months ago

Nina Lesowitz

12 months ago

Susie is the best! I've worked with several real estate agents over the years, and I have to say Susie is the most personable, easy-to-work-with agent. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Susie is a lovely person and I highly recommend her all around.

Mavish Mahomed-Silva

2 years ago

I feel so lucky to have worked with Susie on buying our home! Prior to getting our loan pre-approval, Susie met with my husband and I to start getting a feel for what we were looking for and priorities. She asked all of the right questions and was super organized in documenting everything. Once we got our pre-approval, she arranged multiple showings for us for homes that fit our needs. We fell in love with a home and wanted to proceed. Susie led all of the conversations with the seller’s agent, making sure she kept our best interests in mind- she tackled getting us all of the info we needed, read through numerous inspection reports to flag anything we might have overlooked, and was so patient in the negotiation process. Even after our offer was accepted, the rest of the closing process was smooth, thanks to her. She even made us feel at home by bringing a small celebration to the house when we got our keys yesterday. I would highly recommend Susie for any other future home-buyers. Her attention to detail, organization, and quick communication made this daunting process so much smoother. I can’t thank her enough!

Tracy Lemmon

3 years ago

Agent Susie is a miracle worker aka real estate super agent for the bay area and beyond! Susie invested time and careful attention to really get to know our needs, dreams, wants and aspirations of home ownership, as well as our limits - and then created a working document for us to review, modify during the process. She collaboratively crafted a plan to meet those needs, and stayed with us every step of the way. She kept in close touch with us re: open houses (what we liked/disliked and any changes to our wants and needs). She met us day and night for solo showings. When we could not find a home within our budget, Susie generated ideas and options re: financing, interest rate buy downs, income-producing property and other ways to make our dreams a reality. When we decided that the bay just would not work for our budget even with Susie's creative and thoughtful ideas, Susie kept us under her angel wings. She interviewed real estate agents outside of California and connected us with another realtor in Oregon who was a very good fit and who helped us seal the deal with minimal effort as we knew what we wanted. Susie stayed with us through the end, answering our questions about paperwork, insurance, financing, loans, drainage, retaining walls, and negotiating tips that helped us get an awesome dining set and pool table along with our new house. I recommend Susie wholeheartedly and will forever be grateful for her knowledge, enthusiasm and tenacity. Super Agent Susie!

Álvaro Herrera

3 years ago

Susie's exceptional service deserves the highest praise! Over 525 days of house hunting across the Bay Area, her unique blend of quirkiness, patience, and professionalism transformed a potentially stressful process into an enjoyable journey. She never rushed us, always listened to our needs, and provided expert advice. Her humor and personal touch made the experience memorable. She was impressively knowledgeable, well-prepared, and meticulous in handling every aspect of our real estate transaction. To anyone seeking a patient and exceptional realtor who turns the house-hunting adventure into a delightful experience, we absolutely recommend Susie. Thanks to her unwavering dedication, we found our dream home.

Mara

3 years ago

If you're looking for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, professional, and approachable, look no further than Susie Wyshak! My partner, Jacob, and I had the pleasure of working with Susie to purchase our first home in Alameda, CA, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Susie made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. She was always available to answer our endless questions (seriously, we had a lot of questions), and she was proactive in keeping us informed every step of the way. For first time homebuyers, this was exactly what we were looking for. But here's the best part: Susie is not just an expert in real estate, she's also a master of gift-giving. Not only did she help us find the perfect home, but she also gave us lovely housewarming gifts. The key lime tree and tiki glasses totally match our new backyard's tropical motif! Who does that?! Susie, that's who. We can't recommend Susie enough. If you want an agent who is not only great at her job but also fun to be around, Susie is your gal. Thank you, Susie, for helping us find our dream home and for being an all-around awesome human!