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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“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
Posted on Kejia Tang Kristin and Hans were fantastic! They were always very honest about what they thought about a house, the pros and the cons, whether it fit our needs, and were very accurate in predicting the price it would go for. We got our first written offer accepted and it's a wonderful house in a very tight market. They are very knowledgeable and very transparent, and we never felt pressure but great support along the way. They also have a great network of people - they introduced us to lenders who helped us close in 2 weeks, which was awesome. Highly recommended!Posted on Andrew Simmons We worked with Hans and Kristin to find a place in Alameda. They were great to work with as individuals. Fantastic to work with as a team. They each had different perspectives that were valuable and nuanced, and this helped us develop a fuller picture of the houses we viewed. We really came to value their insights into the potential, or lack thereof, of the properties we looked at. We bought a place that we are really stoked about. I wasn't excited about it at first though my partner was. Hans and Kristin helped me to see the potential in what I was looking at, and understand the space beyond my first impression. We ended up with a better situation than we thought was possible at our price point and we are very grateful... Also valued their aesthetic visions, patience, honesty, and steadiness.Posted on Brian Chevalier-Jordan I used the Gunderman Group to sell my condo recently and it was a terrific experience. I have been a real estate investor for 25+ years and I learned so much from David Gunderman in the 30 minutes I spent with him, it's remarkable. David shared strategies, ideas, and tips that I had never heard before. Honestly, it was kind of life changing (for a real estate investor). His team, including Hans who was our main contact, was also always professional and knew their stuff down cold. Hans was kind, responsive, and expert. Don't expect to speak to David very often, though his name is on the team. He's extremely in-demand. Don't be disappointed, though, since his team is incredibly good. You'll be taken care of, no worries. The key things the Gunderman Group brings is 1) Staging and 2) Pricing. They know how to market a property in relation to what's out there and make sure it stands out. Our property went on the market on Thursday and we had an offer Friday afternoon for 8% above asking price. We were blown away, especially in this challenging time for real estate. We didn't even have time to hold an open house! Use them. You'll get more than expect out of the experience.Posted on John Gaspar I was about to begin working with a different agent, until a friend recommended I speak with Hans and his team. I am incredibly grateful that I did. I chose him and am convinced I would not have gotten as good of service or sold my home for as much as I did without him and his team's incredible work. It's an absolute pleasure to recommend him!Posted on John Thompson Hans and Kristin's local expertise made finding and buying our home in Alameda a smooth and streamlined process. Their knowledge of local lenders and vendors helped us avoid unnecessary hassle and gave us confidence in the reports, paperwork, and overall process. Throughout our home buying journey they made sure we understood each step and clearly explained the information and alternative options required to make key decisions, without pressuring us into making a particular decision. We highly recommend Hans and Kristin Struzyna for anyone looking to buy a home in the Alameda area.Posted on Robb Dehney Excellent across the board. Hans and Kristin were responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout. I couldn’t be happier. We moved quickly, and their knowledge of the local market gave me the confidence to proceed on terms we were comfortable with. I’m happy to have had them as a sounding board and to have received all of their local alameda market wisdom!Posted on Phillip Johnson Hans and Kristin are absolutely fantastic! I had a very difficult estate situation to settle with more than the usual challenges. I was also out of state the whole time managing from afar and entrusted all of the real estate matters to Hans and Kristin. I couldn’t have asked for a better team, they took care of everything! Excellent communication from beginning to end. I was always informed and they guided me through the process patiently and professionally. I highly recommend the Gunderman Group and specifically Han and Kristin for anyone buying or selling real estate in the Bay Area!Posted on Glenn Gilchrist Imagine two Olympic athletes selling your home. You'd expect dedicated, hard - working people, wouldn't you? That's exactly what we got and more when we hired Hans and Kristin Struzyna of the Gunderman group to sell our townhome in Alameda. Hans and Kristin rowed for team USA. We did this crazy thing of retiring, buying a new home (in NC) and selling our Alameda home at the same time. Hans and Kristin did exactly what we had hoped they would -relieved us of the stress and burden of selling our home and prepped it to maximize the sale and all for a very reasonable price. They also happen to be very nice people. We couldn't have asked for more. We highly recommend them.Posted on Caroline Holmes Hans and Kristin Struzyna (and their entire team - shout out to our Project Director Suzanne!) are exceptional in every way. We worked with them on the purchase of our new home in Alameda and the sale of our first home in Oakland. Throughout the buying and selling process, they have been patient, responsive, and thoughtful. They have also demonstrated incredible acumen in their field, skillfully guiding us through negotiations related to numerous offers and counteroffers. My husband and I are both lawyers, and we have relatively high expectations of the people we work with, particularly when the stakes are high. Hans and Kristin exceeded our expectations at every step of the buying and selling process, and when we had questions or concerns, they addressed them promptly and professionally. Kindness and positivity goes a long way for me, and they are not short on either. I will be recommending them every time.Posted on Erin Parker We had the pleasure of working with Hans and Kristin Struzyna to buy our home in Alameda! They know the area, market and provided excellent guidance throughout our home buying journey! They were extremely professional and patient throughout the entire process! Highly recommend working with them for your home buying needs in the East Bay!Load more