Stafford Real Estate

Realtor

Many of our purchasing clients are first-time buyers, and we take an extra measure of pleasure preparing them to be discerning buyers, making sound, well-informed decisions.

Many of our clients selling property are offering a residence that could sell for much more with a few updates, and for them we provide access to our extensive network of tried and tested contractors and specialized tradesmen. Because we know what buyers want, we help sellers make only smart investments that will return the investment.

And we enrich our service through our extensive experience and network. We are broker-realtor Barry Pilger and realtor partner Catherine Moss. With our real estate transaction expertise, we offer personal experience as buyers and sellers of more than 30 pieces of real estate, as builders of three of our own homes and as general contractors and mortgage brokers. That's first-hand, invaluable experience we share generously with our clients. Read more

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    They were experts at finding a great house that was exactly to my needs. Catherine and Barry were incredibly easy to work with, and gave great advice about what to look for and avoid when buying a house. As a first time homebuyer, this was exactly what I needed.

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    Fred R.

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    When my disabled brother inherited a 1940 San Leandro house from an aunt, I knew he couldn't manage the sales process, so I asked Stafford Real Estate's Catherine Moss and Barry Pilger for help. After they visited the property with me they suggested investments in remodeling and repairs that would result in a higher sales price and more than repay the investment. They assessed my family's situation and offered to finance the renovations and of course we accepted their offer. … Catherine and Barry kept us informed about progress and provided regular accounting reports over the three month project. The house sold for much more than we could have hoped and they were correct: The investment provided about a 2:1 return. ... We feel so fortunate to know Catherine and Barry and to have had their extraordinary support through this process. ...

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    Brenda K.

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    I first met Catherine and Barry when I went to an open house they were having in the area I wanted to live. After only a few minutes of talking to them, I wanted them as my own real estate agents. …

    When you are with them, their total focus is on you. I wanted to live in a certain area and they combed the listings looking for the right place. It wasn't easy, it took a while, but eventually I had the place I wanted.

    Catherine and Barry like to help people. It's in everything they do for you. They are responsive and understanding. They are always there to talk. …

    I would enthusiastically refer people to Stafford Real Estate.

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    J S.

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    As I log into my (new) Yelp account to write a review for Catherine and Barry it's not a surprise to see they are a rare full five stars. I could start to write a review that would bring me to tears because that is how strongly I feel that they changed my life. I write this as a first time homebuyer so it's already an emotional experience, especially here in the Bay Area if you are on a budget and have no idea of what it really takes to buy. That was me. I came to them pretty clueless about the process of buying a home and really wasn't prepared. They were very honest with me (with no judgement) and helped me take the first steps to make things happen. ...
    Now I live in a home that exceeded all my expectations of what I thought we would get and I have Barry and Catherine to thank for all of it. ...

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    John H.

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    Barry and Catherine are keepers. They handled both the management and sale of a uniquely understated property in Jack London Square.

    I found them responsive, thorough, and easily approachable. They showed great insight into the market and helped strategize the best approach to suite my needs. Both are ethically impeccable and they certainly know their business.

    I will use them for any future real estate transactions.

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