Navigating the Buyer's Journey
If you value high level service and expertise from your Real Estate Agent
in a changing marketplace, you’ve come to the right place.
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Purchasing a home can be one of life’s most stressful decisions.
The Bay Area real estate market can feel overwhelming and nearly impossible to win in.
With so much at stake, it’s important to partner with the best.
From our first meeting to handing you the keys, we’re here to make the experience simple and seamless.
When you work with us, you’ll get:
- Neighborhood expertise
- Access to off-market opportunities
- A winning team – as your personal advocates we bring the experience we have gained over $250M+ total sales to bear for you. You’ll also be backed by the connections and resources of the #1 team in the East Bay
- A proven process – starting with your needs analysis, we’ll uncover all the critical components to your search and place them at the forefront. Once we begin shopping, we will spend time analyzing disclosures, reviewing recent sales and teeing up a winning offer.
- Support – we take pride in what we do and will stand by your side every step of the way, giving you our honest opinions and putting your needs first.
- Market knowledge – between knowing which side of the street increases value to the tendencies of other agents, there is a lot to keep track of. We take pride in knowing the nuanced details that will make the difference between winning and missing out
- Results – nearly 90% of our buyers write less than three offers and win their dream home within two months of starting their search. Nearly 30% find their house before it hits the market.
- Responsiveness – you can expect swift text responses, answers to your questions, and a commitment to getting you the result you seek
- Protection – Not a single one of our buyers has ever lost their escrow deposit. In fact, not a single client’s deposit has ever been in jeopardy.
- Resources – Our network consists of the East Bay’s top inspectors, lenders, contractors, legal minds and more. There isn’t a question we can’t answer together.
“We were extremely strong contenders in all of the offers we put in. We ended up purchasing a home at an extremely good price thanks again to Hans’ navigation of timing and communication.”
-Royce W.
OAKLAND, CA
We’ll be a great fit if..
✔ You want to work with agents who fight for what you want instead of simply pushing paper.
✔ You’re an achiever who surrounds yourself with high performers.
✔ You want someone who will drive towards the results you seek.
✔ You want a broker with a proven track record of success.
✔ You want an expert advisor, not a decider.
“In contrast to other agents we had worked with, Hans demonstrated integrity and honesty. He manages to keep a level head in a high stress environment. He and his wife Kristin make an excellent team. Kristin is proactive, well researched, and organized.”
-Simone and Quaid
ALAMEDA, CA
Six Steps to Success
Our Process
01.
- Book a call
We’ll get on a no pressure 20-minute discovery call to get to know each other better and see if we’re a good fit.
02.
- Strategy Call
We’ll dig in to what you’re looking for, we’ll recommend neighborhoods that meet your criteria, and we’ll craft a plan that gets you to your goal. We can also suggest lending partners who may be a good fit for your unique situation.
03.
- Home Tours
We will schedule home tours, review disclosure packets, and review pricing and financial information. We will also open our database to you so you can get the answers to your questions or quotes for future work.
04.
- Offers
We’ll craft an offer that positions you to get the result you want without overpaying.
05.
- Escrow
We make sure that all agreed upon terms are upheld and your deposit is protected above all.
06.
- Keys!
Welcome home! You’ll receive the keys to your new place.
“Total class act!”
-Kelly Q.
ORINDA, CA
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Sold Properties
“When it finally came to purchasing, Hans and Kristin were engaged throughout the entire process, with constant contact and to-the-minute updates as needed. We ended up with a house that we love, at a price point we were incredibly satisfied with, and far quicker than we imagined.”
-Marco C.
OAKLAND, CA
Steve L2024-06-14 My wife and I interviewed two realtors prior to meeting with David and Hans to sell my childhood home and we were blown away with their presentation that included sales data to back up the current market, a breakdown of all the services they provide which includes an optional investment to elevate the property for an optimal sale price. They shared our vision and enthusiasm on turning this former home into a welcoming space for the next family to take over. They went out of the way in helping us with a non-related issue that came up with the county and saved us thousands of dollars in property taxes. They offer full service from getting a project manager, contractors for the renovation, staging and marketing. They are very communicative throughout the entire process which granted us peace of mind knowing this project was in the best of hands. I walked through the house right before the open house and I couldn't believe the transformation. The house looked amazing, better than what we could have ever imagined and below budget! We ultimately sold the home above asking and I couldn't be happier. They exceeded our expectations in every aspect, we recommend them to anyone selling their property and encourage them to meet Hans or David in person. sergei shkurkin2024-05-29 Hans Struzyna and the team at the Gunderman Group did a terrific job assisting our family in selling two houses in Berkeley that were part of our Uncle’s trust. Their team provided everything we needed, including referrals to a trust attorney, an attorney to deal with tenant buyouts, property managers, remodeling contractors, staging, and all aspects of marketing. They even helped us with financing the entire effort. They were professional but also very patient and kind. We would recommend them unconditionally to anyone who has a complex real estate situation involving trusts and tenants. John Sanders2024-04-10 David, Hans, Kristin and team were absolutely amazing in helping us sell our home. They took care of every detail, ensuring we were informed, taking action, and obtaining the best value we could for our home in all the decisions we were making. Their network did a great job in handling all the last details of prepping the home and staging it - it never looked better even when we lived there! Can't recommend them enough if you're looking for a trusted and reliable group that will do their best to achieve what you're after. A Landers2024-03-03 Hans has tremendous experience and knowledge in the East Bay housing market. This coupled with his tenacity on his clients behalf and a perfect balance of "patience and push" was just what we needed. It's also comforting to know that the relationship didn't end at close of escrow. Hans and Kristin have kept in touch and graciously shared their contacts and recommendations for service providers of all types and even potential places to find good deals on furnishings. Hans was amazing on his own when we started working together and was made stronger yet by teaming with Kristin. I highly recommend them if you're in the market to buy or sell in the Oakland/Alameda area! Akhil Batheja2024-02-27 Hans and Kristin are an incredible team, happy to rate them 5 stars. They were both very patient through my long home shopping process and even more so when the deal took a lot longer than we would have liked to execute. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, they aided my process through strategic advice, opening up their network to me to get help when I needed, and drilling down to detailed tactics. They put my needs as a customer first and made sure to understand what is important to me. Finally, they helped make sure I can realize the maximum value in my home purchasing process - ensuring my offers were competitive, yet fair in a dynamic and complicated market. No hesitation in recommending them. Omed Habib2024-02-26 When dealing with most businesses, you come across A-players, B-players, and C-players. C-players are "good enough." B-players do a great job and get a high-five. On rare occasions, you come across an A-player, and Hans Stuzyna is a perfect example of one. I entered the uncertain Bay Area housing market with little hope of being successful. I came across a home that I fell in love with and contacted the listing agent. Hans - who worked for the same firm - picked up the phone. Hans walked me through my options - phone call after phone call, text message after text message. Hans gave me the guidance I needed and stood by my side as we entered a fierce bidding war on a dream home. We won the house and soon opened escrow to close after precisely 21 days! After we closed the home, our water heater went out. I was desperately working with the warranty company to try and repair, but they denied us because they believed it was a preexisting condition. I called Hans for help and he sprang into action. We submitted a home inspection report to prove the water heater was working and obtained agreement from the warranty company that they'll repair. This wasn't good enough for Hans. He checked in with me almost every day making sure we had hot water. When the wait times were almost an hour with the warranty company, Hans used his resources to obtain communication for me quicker. Through this entire process, I did not so much as hear a "sigh" come out of him. There was no delay in his response. Hans gave an authentic damn, even after we closed escrow and he was not contractually obligated to do so. This is what an A-player does. This is how an A-player stands out from the crowd. Jason B2024-02-22 Worked with realtor partner Hans Struzyna. The process of selling felt effortless and streamlined. Together, we discussed a plan for renovation and listing. All decisions felt completely up to my family. No pressure felt on decision making whatsoever. From there, Hans executed the vision and did it beyond our expectations. Any stress and anxiety I had going into the process subsided. Everything felt taken care of. Yet, the lines of communication were always open if needed. The house ended up being sold above what we anticipated. Highly recommend Hans Struzyna. If you have the opportunity to sell through him, you should take it! Kathie Grimes2024-02-17 David, Hans, Suzanne, Jodie, and Dede were so amazing in making our home sale a pleasurable and easy experience. The Gunderman team goes above and beyond to make each step simple, easy and stress free. This group of professionals are knowledgeable, communicative on every level and make you feel as if you were old friends. We were concerned about the state of the real estate market and the team assured us that we had nothing to worry about. They were absolutely right, we sold and closed our house in 17 days. My husband and I would highly recommend the Gunderman team to everyone. The process of which they use has a proven winning record and we would use them again if ever the need. Show less Charles James2024-02-16 Listing our home with the Gunderman Group was the perfect choice. Hans attended to every detail with a blend of kindness, expertise, and professionalism. His work ethic was just what we hoped it would be. Praise for a job well done is richly deserved.Load more