Jeff Goodman has over 19 years of Real Estate experience including residential, commercial, REO (bank owned), trusts and probate. A native Californian having grown up in Alameda Jeff concentrates on helping buyers and sellers in the East Bay and San Francisco. His native Alameda roots provide Jeff with a unique skill-set and mastery of the marketplace. His relationships run deep with both neighbors and business owners which assists in helping his clients find the right home or investment property. Jeff’s experience as a home owner in Alameda as well as a landlord also provides him with a strong understanding of the purchase, sale and renovation process.
Prior to joining , Jeff spent over 14 years at a local boutique real estate company with a brief stint at a national company. While at the national company, Jeff was one of the top selling Agents for bank owned properties. Jeff continues to be a top Realtor throughout the Eastbay assisting both buyers and sellers with varies real estate transactions and holds the Certified Residential Specialist designation.
Jeff attended San Diego State University and City College of San Francisco. While at SDSU, Jeff majored in Business and Culinary Arts with an emphasis in Hospitality. Hospitality runs deep in the Goodman Family, having owned Goodman’s Catering in Oakland for over 40 years. His hospitality roots are evidenced in every relationship. His clients are well taken care of, respected and educated by Jeff every step of the way. Jeff’s unique characteristics bring an unparalleled set of qualities to his career as a Realtor all of which add a significant amount of value to his clients. Jeff’s experience, detailed knowledge of the marketplace, detail oriented demeanor and professionalism all make Jeff an extraordinarily qualified Realtor.
HEATHER —
Heather, a Chicago suburbs native, has been in the Bay Area since 2000. She and her husband moved to Alameda in 2004 where they have enjoyed raising their family in a small-town atmosphere. Heather joined the team at Compass with a strong operations and negotiations background after more than a decade of service as an Operations Director in a local hospital system. She managed high-profile, multi-million dollar construction and purchase contracts while also managing the day-to-day operations of more than 150 employees that she oversaw. Over this time in the healthcare environment, she has become adept at providing exceptional customer service while working in a fast-paced environment, pivoting quickly and providing effective solutions to issues as they arose to ensure meeting deadlines on or ahead of schedule. This experience dovetails nicely into the realm of real estate, making Heather a robust negotiator in a dynamic market. Heather understands that this may be the largest purchase or sale you will ever make. Whether buying or selling Heather will ensure you are informed throughout every step of the process. She is laser-focused, and her attention to detail will result in a seamless and stress-free experience.