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2026
TOP AGENT
Walnut Creek, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Orinda, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Lafayette, CA
2026
Walnut Creek, CA
2026
Orinda, CA
2026
Lafayette, CA
I worked with Cheryl and Lori while trying to purchase a home in Walnut Creek from out of state. Trying to find a home sight unseen was extremely difficult and stressful. Cheryl and Lori were very patient throughout the process and went to visit the homes I was interested in and took pictures, did video tours and provided detailed descriptions of the house. I ended up purchasing a home after moving to Walnut Creek and going to view homes in person with Cheryl and Lori was a breeze. They were always available to accomodate my schedule and were quick to contact the listing agent to answer any questions I had on the house. Thank you for all your help in finding my new home Cheryl and Lori!
As I write this review, I am a week into new home ownership and still riding high on the exceptional teamwork provided by my all-star realtor team of Cheryl Hata and Lori Legler. These two consummate professionals were nothing short of exceptional in finding me my new home, and the whole experience surpassed all expectations! I recently got a new job and had to relocate from the Seattle area to the East Bay aEUR" a great opportunity professionally but personally, I was sad to leave my home and had no idea how to navigate this astonishingly competitive real estate market. I asked family friends to recommend the best realtor in the Walnut Creek area aEUR" and of course, they connected me with Cheryl and Lori, and I have thanked my lucky stars ever since. My move was fast and complex, and Lori and Cheryl knew exactly how to get me to my eventual dream home! Every day of this house-hunting adventure, I felt so fortunate to be working with the best in the business: They were truly masterful, all on incredibly tight timeline, through the unbelievable competition of multiple offers, guiding me on innumerable details and complexities, foreseen and totally unforeseen! I'm a realist and never say this, but everything with my home purchase aEUR" thanks to Lori and Cheryl aEUR" went without a hitch, to my astonishment and deep gratitude! Experience and expertise matter in this market, and I was lucky enough to be on the winning team: Sending immeasurable thanks to you, Cheryl and Lori!
Cheryl is an amazing realtor and her in-depth knowledge of LaMorinda is second to none. She knows each neighborhood intimately and does not hesitate to tap into her network for additional insights for her buyers. She was also very patient with us as we never felt pressured along our journey to purchase our home. Thank you Cheryl!
Cheryl recently helped my wife and I sell our home in Orinda CA. But she helped us with more than selling the home. From the time we contacted Cheryl to let her know we were interested in selling she provided excellent feedback and advice on the end-to-end process. From prepping and painting, identifying our selling price, to staging the home, she was with us every step of the way. Cheryl helped us manage through the normal stress of selling in a calm, professional, and straightforward manner, which we definitely appreciated. She is an excellent communicator and always made herself available to answer our questions. Our home sold within one week of putting it on the market, over our asking price and within the price range that she believed it would sell. Even more impressive to us was that once the sale was finalized Cheryl continued to provide assistance even after we left Orinda! We had difficulties with our moving company and she stepped up to ensure that some remaining household goods were picked up. She also had our house professionally cleaned for the new owner! We cant say enough about how impressed we were with Cheryl and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home in the East Bay area. Thanks Cheryl!
Cheryl is an amazing realtor, and I highly recommend working with her. She helped my husband and I search for our forever home during Covid which added an extra layer of complexity. However, Cheryl ensured we had a smooth and delightful experience from start to finish. She really listened to our needs and desires, and that, combined with her in depth knowledge of the Walnut Creek area, ensured that she only showed us homes that we loved. Cheryl is extremely detailed oriented so we always knew we could depend on her to execute every step of the process flawlessly. We had several questions, and Cheryl was always available and was very patient. I can't say enough wonderful things about Cheryl (and I have a very high bar!)
Cheryl Hata did a fabulous job staging, photo and virtual tour of our home. Our home sold in eight days for more than the list price. She has a great sense of timing and awareness of the local market. Cheryl provided guidance,help and support with any problems that arose during this difficult pandemic times. Cheryl is a GREAT realtor and an even better person. With much Love Bill and Pat
Cheryl has a very good knowledge in the LaMorinda area homes and skillfully guided us to narrow it down to a precise locality and then actively looked for a nice and suitable home for us. Cheryl guided us through all the phases of the home buying process with excellent expertise and completed the home buying process in a record time.
We just bought a house in Lafayette from across the country. Cheryl was so helpful in helping us understand neighborhoods, market conditions, distinctive regional factors, and navigate the complexities of buying a house during a pandemic. She was specifically helpful in helping us decode and understand disclosures and she went above and beyond after closing to help us make arrangements from across the country before we were able to be there in person.
Cheryl is awesome. We spoke to many other realtors and no one compared to the level of detail and service we got from Cheryl. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her to anyone that is buying in the area. She learnt very quickly about our likes and dislikes from different house viewings, would view many houses on our behalf, but most importantly her attention to detail was second to none. We couldnt have made this move without her and as and when we move again Cheryl will be the first person we call. Thank you Cheryl!
Cheryl is a very seasoned and knowledgeable real estate agent. Her expertise, dedication, communication, follow- through, and attention to detail throughout each step of the sale of our house was excellent. Cheryl is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
Cheryl is an absolute star and we cant imagine having a better agent to partner with! From the moment we met her she worked tirelessly on our behalf, and it took no time at all before her intimate knowledge of the Bay Area market, combined with her unparalleled skills at coordinating all of the moving parts, paid dividends.Cheryls experience and insight with the market helped us to seamlessly navigate the many challenges that cropped up, and her efficiency and responsiveness truly set her apart from others. We feel fortunate to have worked with such a personable and skilled professional.
Cheryl has been an absolutely enormous help to our family as we recently relocated to Orinda, CA from outside the Bay Area. Shes helped us with 2 transactions - first a rental, and then a purchase - and her guidance and knowledge of the area has helped us make a smooth transition into 2 new homes. Both properties required updates, and Cheryls local contact made sure we got the right renovations, on-time and at a great price.In this difficult market for buyers, we couldnt recommend Cheryl more highly!
Cheryl was very communicative and quick to respond to all of my questions. As a first time buyer, she helped me prepare and kept me informed all the different scenarios that come with buying a new home. Cheryl went above and beyond and I definitely recommend and will use her for future home purchases :)
Cheryl Hata is a true professional. She spent real quality time talking to us so she had a good understanding of what we were looking for. She patiently researched, attended broker tours, and then recommend which open houses to attend. My husband and I both work and had a lot of business travel so Cheryl made the search process so easy to blend in with our schedule. She patiently helped us through four offers, and we are so very happy with our home! We started out in a business relationship but after the time we spent with her searching for the perfect forever home for my family and I, I now consider her to be a dear friend. Thank you, Cheryl!
I highly recommend Cheryl Hata as one the best real estate agents in Orinda. She went above and beyond at every step of the way during our recent real estate transaction in leasing out our long-time home in Orinda. She is extremely knowledgeable on the Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette market and has a huge network of contractors. Cheryl is very detailed oriented, has a great attitude and is very proactive. I highly recommend Cheryl for any of your real estate needs, on either the buy/sell or lease side. She gets my 5-star rating every day.
I wish there were 6 stars as Cheryl is in a league of her own!! She firstly helped us purchase a house in 2013 and since then has helped us find two great tenants. Throughout our journey together Cheryl's customer service has been remarkable. She always goes well above and beyond our expectations in terms of how much effort she gives. For example she had to arrange a myriad of repairs in the last month in readiness for a change of tenant and did so quickly and with respect for the outgoing tenant who even wrote to me to say "Just a note to let you know that Cheryl is doing such an amazing job! She is hard at work making sure that your home will be in tiptop shape to be rented again. I do not think that you could have found a better person to take care of your place as far as a real estate agent goes. She has your best interest at heart and I know that if I ever had to move or rent a home I want her to do it!"Cheryl always keeps us regularly informed of progress. Her attention to detail is amazing, she is always on top of everything, and she seems to do this without any stress or drama despite the fact that she must be incredibly busy if she's doing this for all her clients. She's simply a pleasure to deal with and I can't recommend highly enough. She is 6 stars for sure!
Cheryl represented us in the sale of our house in Orinda in June 2017. Cheryl was extremely knowledgeable and was able to advise and negotiate an excellent price in the timeframe we were hoping for. She is amazing and helped with every aspect of preparation and process. I give he my highest recommendation for her professionalism and results!
We cant thank Cheryl enough - for helping us find a wonderful house in Moraga, and now, several years later, for helping us sell our house! Cheryls level of knowledge, commitment, enthusiasm, care and professionalism during both the buying and selling processes were top notch and without compromise.Cheryls in depth aEURoeknow howaEUR? and numerous professional and personal contacts in the business allows her to take advantage of opportunities for her clients. Her connections within the Lamorinda area were key to finding our house in Moraga , during a time when it was a sellers market with multiple offers (very much like todays market!). We saw many houses and made several offers, which to our disappoint and frustration, were not accepted. Finally, through one of Cheryls contacts, we were able to see the house and make an offer (which as accepted) just days before the first open house!Even after the deal is done, Cheryl does not forget you! She has been a valuable resource for anything Lamorinda! - not only during the transition to our new home/community, but also during our entire time in Moraga. Throughout the years, I have contacted Cheryl for recommendations on gardeners, electricians, handymen, plumbers, and even restaurants and tutors! She always came through with excellent, timely recommendations.When it was time to sell the house, without hesitation, we contacted Cheryl. Her extensive marketing background paid off, which was instrumental in producing much more foot traffic and bringing in serious buyers to the house. Using beautiful photographs taken by a professional photographer that she hired, Cheryl created very tasteful brochures and postcards, in addition to an eye-catching website - very simple yet elegantly designed, to showcase our home online.Cheryl's knowledge of the local market scene is invaluable! She worked diligently with prospective buyers and their realtors, giving them guidance on key aspects of a strong, clean offer in today's market. In the end, she found us an excellent, solid buyer for our house!Many Thanks Cheryl!
Cheryl was a fabulous partner to us as we shopped for our first home. She spent the time to get to know us, really understand what mattered to us and she was able to coach us into some great decisions. She wasn't afraid to let us know her thoughts and her advice was always good. When it came time to manage the day to day of finalizing the purchase, Cheryl was masterful and ended up saving us a LOT of money and time by working a few miracles. She was a fierce advocate for us and really helped us understand what mattered during the final negotiations.Cheryl is a great partner to have on your side. Give her a call!
Cheryl is very well acquainted with the Lamorinda area and knows the Orinda market very well. She was extremely professional throughout the process, keeping us well informed from the feedback on each open house through the negotiating process. Her forte is in the visual staging of the home before it goes on the market and the personal website she created for our home. Cheryl's marketing background was apparent as she went beyond the traditional MLS posting, producing an amazing website and beautiful print collateral. The photo gallery on the website along with the 3D Virtual Tour was creative and stunning. Since most people search the many online sites for homes, I believe it is important to have a website that stands out from the run of the mill. Cheryl created just that website, which I believe was instrumental in selling our unique home.I would highly recommend Cheryl to anyone in the area that wants to add a high level of marketing expertise and creativity to a routine listing of their property.Thank you, Cheryl!
My mom needed to find a new place to live, and Cheryl was very helpful in quickly finding a place that met our needs, all the while remaining within our budget ... couldn't have done it without her.
Cheryl is wonderful. We bought our home through Cheryl and were so impressed, she was the first and only person we called when we needed to sell our home. She goes the extra mile to make sure everything goes smoothly and happens when it is supposed to.
Exceptional knowledge, expertise in all aspects including managing contractors during needed repairs, SUPER responsive, impressive negotiation skills while always maintaining a professional, calm and positive attitude. Cheryl handled sale of old home and purchase of new home with proficiency and urgency (21-day close - unheard of these days!), she also acted as liaison with mortgage company and inspectors. Could not have gone better. Do I recommend her? EVERY DAY!!!
Outstanding realtor: thorough, knowledgeable and punctual. Provided me with many examples of properties within my budget and would take me to any I wished to view by planning ahead and making appointments.After successfully negotiating the property I ended up buying, stayed in the picture to assist me with home improvements and contractors. Cheryl is one of the best realtors I've ever encountered.
Cheryl was very helpful and accessible. She was always willing to communicate and advise when necessary. She was quite knowledgeable of the Lamorinda area. I appreciated her honesty and her work ethic.
Cheryl had helped us purchased and rented three properties within a very short period. She is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and super fun to work with. She went well above and beyond to help us through the whole process. I would highly recommend her and use her again!
Cheryl had helped us purchased and rented three properties within a very short period. She is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and super fun to work with. She went well above and beyond to help us through the whole process. I would highly recommend her and use her again!
I am lender of over 30 years, need not to say, I know lot of realtors, Cheryl (and her partner Lori) is most definitely among the best that I have encountered. If you are reading this, and in search of a reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy person(s) to handle.... likely the largest transaction in your life, I will recommend spending an extra hour with them before making the final decision. And........ Cheryl (and Lori), thank you for a job well done. Simon
I am lender of over 30 years, need not to say, I know lot of realtors, Cheryl (and her partner Lori) is most definitely among the best that I have encountered. If you are reading this, and in search of a reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy person(s) to handle.... likely the largest transaction in your life, I will recommend spending an extra hour with them before making the final decision. And........ Cheryl (and Lori), thank you for a job well done.Simon
Cheryl is an amazing marketer. With her expertise we were in contract on the sale of our home within four days. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, responsive and fun to work with. If you are looking to sell, buy or both I would HIGHLY recommend her!
Cheryl helped us in the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new house. Cheryl was an absolute pleasure to work with. We could not have completed our transactions so quickly without her! She was extremely professional and responsive. She held our hands through the whole process. We would definitely use her again!
Cheryl helped us in the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new house. Cheryl was an absolute pleasure to work with. We could not have completed our transactions so quickly without her! She was extremely professional and responsive. She held our hands through the whole process. We would definitely use her again!
Working with Cheryl was a wonderful experience, because she is the consummate professional. She is knowledgeable, patient, and prepared. Trying to buy a home in the competitive LaMorinda market was an exhausting experience. My wife and I look at home buying in completely different ways. With any house, my wife's first priority was to inspect the outside of the house, specifically the backyard and determine if there was adequate light and area for the kids to play and for her to garden. My priority was to inspect the inside of the house and evaluate the floor plan and the condition of the house. It is no surprise that we often disagreed on houses. Houses my wife liked, I vetoed. Houses that I liked, my wife rejected. Cheryl was smart enough to not act as the tie-breaker! Instead, she worked with us to identify what we each valued the most and then worked tirelessly to find the home that would satisfy both of us and fit in our price range. Through out the entire process she never pressured us to bid on a house or act discouraged if we chose not to bid on a particular house. I can not over emphasize this. In a business based on commissions, Cheryl never ever acted as if our commission was her top priority. Instead, she made clear that helping us find a home that we loved is her top priority and she helped us every way that she could. She is passionate when it comes to the LaMorinda area and she developed an expertise in the area that was invaluable. She knows all the realtors in town and her expert knowledge of the local properties was invaluable when it came to developing a successful bidding strategy. Having a realtor that the listing agent knows and is comfortable working with is extremely valuable. Cheryl knew how to structure our bid to make it attractive to the selling agent. It was not just the amount of money we offered that was attractive, but waiving some contingencies and offering a quick close were additional factors that made our offer stand out. Lastly, even after we closed escrow, Cheryl was with us every step of the way as we transitioned into the new house. Cheryl was present at every inspection, every repair, and every orientation. It is clear that she will do everything she can to make the process go as smoothly as possible. If we ever sell or if we ever buy again, I hope to work with Cheryl again and I recommend her to all my friends and family.
Cheryl was fabulous to work with and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking in the East Bay or LaMorinda area. First, Cheryl was extremely patient with my husband and I, as we looked for over a year in the LaMorinda and Walnut Creek area. My husband and I approached buying a home from completely different viewpoints. While I tried to get a sense for the "feel" of a house, my husband was focused on the price per square foot and the amount of "work" that needed to be put in the house. Cheryl listened to both of our concerns and patiently worked with us until we could find a house that met both of our needs. Many times after a long, difficult day of house hunting, my husband and I would discuss our differing viewpoints with her. Cheryl was always professional and polite. She understands that buying a home can be an extremely stressful situation and she handled that by always being calm and prepared. Our schedule was unpredictable and at times we would call her the day before and say that we were available to see houses the next day. Cheryl always made time for us. When we arrived in her office, she had maps prepared and she gave us her analysis of each property we were about to see. When we first started looking, we would spend a whole Saturday or Sunday with her. She can drive for hours without getting tired - even with kids fighting in the back. Other times, and on very short notice, we would rush through houses during our lunch break. Cheryl always made us feel that accommodating our schedule was a priority of hers. Moreover, Cheryl has developed an expertise in the intimate and competitive LaMorinda area. She knows her business and the local agents and contractors know her. When our purchase offer was accepted, I had no idea how many little things needed to be done for escrow to close smoothly and on time. However, Cheryl knew exactly what to do. She made sure that our home inspection was done by experts she trusted and she quickly arranged for contractors to provide estimates or necessary repairs. She handled everything while taking the time to educate us at every turn. We are now in the process of moving into our new home and I know she will be a resource for many years to come. This is her area and I would highly recommend her as a professional and as a person.
Cheryl worked with us for over a year, before we were able to purchase our new home in Orinda. Throughout that entire time, she was a consumate professional as she helped us navigate the demanding and competitive LaMorinda real estate market. What surprised me the most was how committed she was to her clients. In a business that some believe is largely driven by commission, Cheryl takes the time to make sure that her clients are comfortable with the process and with ensures that they are satisfied with the home that they are buying. Cheryl's skill and experience really stood out, once our offer was accepted. At that point, she took charge and ensured that our interests were protected as she arranged for all the house inspections and negotiated with the seller to maximize the amount of money that the seller credited back to us. Cheryl goes above and beyond what is needed to get the job done and we could not be happier with the result. Dennis & Ana
Cheryl worked with us for over a year, before we were able to purchase our new home in Orinda. Throughout that entire time, she was a consumate professional as she helped us navigate the demanding and competitive LaMorinda real estate market. What surprised me the most was how committed she was to her clients. In a business that some believe is largely driven by commission, Cheryl takes the time to make sure that her clients are comfortable with the process and with ensures that they are satisfied with the home that they are buying. Cheryl's skill and experience really stood out, once our offer was accepted. At that point, she took charge and ensured that our interests were protected as she arranged for all the house inspections and negotiated with the seller to maximize the amount of money that the seller credited back to us. Cheryl goes above and beyond what is needed to get the job done and we could not be happier with the result. Dennis & Ana
Cheryl absolutely went above and beyond in helping us find a home in Lafayette. We were a tricky case because we currently live in Australia but wanted to have a place to eventually return to - Cheryl worked patiently with us and her expertise was stellar. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Bay Area!
Cheryl helped us sell two houses and buy one house over the last four years, and we would not consider using anyone else in the East Bay. Her professionalism, initiative, knowledge of the market, and responsiveness to our needs were so far beyond our expectations that we consider ourselves lucky to know her. We can't imagine any other agent putting in the effort that Cheryl did to help us sell and buy our houses, while maintaining the sense of humor, grace, and frankly upbeat attitude that Cheryl had. We don't particularly enjoy buying or selling houses, but we wouldn't hesitate to call Cheryl if we had to do it again
Cheryl understood immediately what we were looking for in our new house. She was patient, efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Her good service didn't stop when the purchase was complete. A month after we moved in, she is still making sure we are satisfied.
Very professional and invested in the success of the process. Very available and very efficient and effective as well as enthusiastic and flexible. She helped us buy this house 8 years ago and she just helped us sell it with a tight timeline and a budget that required creativity and elbow grease and she pitched in with gusto!Thanks so much Cheryl!
Cheryl is a phenomenon! She represented us on a difficult purchase transaction with many issues and challenges, and I don't know whether we could have made it to the closing without her. Her background and expertise and leadership were helpful all along the way and made her advice invaluable. Her tireless commitment and dedication and, frankly, good old-fashioned hustle kept the transaction moving forward and provided for a quick and easy closing. Cheryl has been a go-to resource for us for which we are very thankful. Thank You Cheryl!
Cheryl was expert and helpful during every step of the process of finding a home the Lamorinda area that was right for us and getting us closed. She picked great houses to show us, was preceptive and extremely responsive. Once we entered into contract Cheryl was proactive in making sure we learned as much about the house as possible and made sure we closed smoothly and on time. Cheryl developed an effective rapport with the seller's realtor. Even after we closed, Cheryl was attentive in making sure we had a smooth transition into our new home.
Cheryl was amazing from start to finish! She took time to understand what we were wanting in a home, stayed on top of new listings, and checked with us frequently during the looking stage. Once we deciced on the right home, she helped us through the negotiations and walked us through the entire process by providing an organized binder of all the docuements, inspections, etc and by keeping all the various players on track with timelines.. After the sale, the excellent customer service continued by recommending great contractors for some repairs we wanted and still checked in to see how things were coming along. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone looking for a new home. Thank you Cheryl for making sure everything went so smoothly!
Cheryl was amazing from start to finish! She took time to understand what we were wanting in a home, stayed on top of new listings, and checked with us frequently during the looking stage. Once we deciced on the right home, she helped us through the negotiations and walked us through the entire process by providing an organized binder of all the docuements, inspections, etc and by keeping all the various players on track with timelines.. After the sale, the excellent customer service continued by recommending great contractors for some repairs we wanted and still checked in to see how things were coming along. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone looking for a new home. Thank you Cheryl for making sure everything went so smoothly!
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