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About Elan Chertock
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Broker / Associate Broker
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Elan was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable, collaborative, and skillful at navigating the nuances of Bay Area residential real estate. I think he is a great fit for both experienced and first time buyers.
We have gone through so many realtors in the past decade and none even comes close to the level of pro that Elan represents. Elan was instrumental in our dreams of owning a home. Hes very thoughtful and takes time to get to know us and our family to help decide what would be best for us. We have also learned so much from him about the entire home buying process. It was more than just a transaction to Elan, its clear that he truly loves what he does and cares about his clients. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you so much Elan for making our dreams come true and being an exceptional realtor!
My wife and I had an amazing experience working with Elan while purchasing our first home. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process. Buying a first home can feel overwhelming, but Elan made everything simple and stress-free. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, explained every detail clearly, and always had our best interests in mind. Thanks to his professionalism, dedication, and expertise, we were able to find the perfect home for our family. We truly appreciate all of his hard work and support throughout this journey. If youre looking for a trustworthy, responsive, and experienced realtor, we highly recommend Elan. We couldnt have asked for a better person to help us achieve this milestone.
Working with Elan has been phenomenal! Elan was recommended to us by a friend in Alameda. We were buying a home in Alameda while living in Philadelphia, and he made a stressful cross-country journey feel manageable. He is highly knowledgeable about the Alameda market (and helped us secure a great spot in East End), but he is also incredibly easy to work with. He listened to our constraints and goals, and went above and beyond to keep us plugged in to a fast moving Alameda market. He's highly trustworthy and I always felt he was interested in the best outcome for us.
A couple of years ago Elan helped my parents find their home, and this year he helped me find mine! The thing my husband and I valued most throughout this process was working with people we could trust. Elan is the kind of realtor who will truly be on your side. We were looking for a home outside of the county he typically works in, and through his connections he found us an off-market house that exceeded our expectations. He always responded quickly and made the negotiation process much easier than I thought it would be. We didnt need to tour many homes, and the only offer we made was accepted. Of course, thats not always guaranteed, but Elans precision in searching for the right home while balancing our budget and the sellers expectations was incredible. He is the kind of person you want on your team when purchasing a home.
Elan, Thank you so much for working with us to find out Alameda home. You listened to what we needed, helped us explore the area and the options, and found us a wonderful home - all in the space of 10 days! Thank you also for going the extra mile and staying on top of a changing situation to help us close when weather played tricks on us!
I had a fantastic experience working with Elan to buy my home. After making a decision to downsize and selling a home of 15 years I was anxious to find a new place to call home. From the very beginning, he was incredibly flexible as I changed direction multiple timesaEUR"shifting focus between different neighborhoods and types of properties. What really impressed me was his willingness to step outside his usual selling area without hesitation, just to make sure I had every option available. At one point, I came very close to buying a property, and he worked hard to negotiate a solid deal with the sellers agent. Even though I ended up not moving forward with that home for unrelated reasons, I was impressed by his dedication and persistence he showed throughout the process. He was always responsive, patient, and never made me feel pressured. Instead, he stayed focused on helping me find the right home, not just closing a deal. I highly recommend Elan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dependable real estate agent who strives to makes a personal connection and to really understand your needs.
My husband and I loved working with Elan. He is very easy to get along with and so accommodating. Furthermore, his knowledge of real estate in Alameda/Bay Farm is tops. I'm sure he knows other regions as well, but that is where we focused our search. We were new to home buying and the list of what we thought we needed and wanted going in changed with every viewing. Elan was so patient and instinctively knew what we were seeking often better than we knew ourselves. We ended up with a home more perfect than we could have imagined. It was a pleasure to work with Elan and we highly recommend him as an agent for buying or selling.
Elan did a fantastic job of finding us a home that really suited us, and getting us the best price. He understood what we were aEUR"A and were not aEUR"A looking for, and where, and when the right place came up, helped us leap on it. His knowledge of Alameda is unparalleled, and he also knows the most skilled contractors. Everyone he's connected us with have been supremely talented, professional, quick, and courteous. We'd recommend him in a heartbeat.
Elan has been AMAZINGLY knowledgeable for first time home buyers. He is patient and knows the market well, as well as a local to the area we were looking in (Alameda). He is very responsive and will do his best to get competitive offers.
It was great working with Elan. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and was such a great help walking me through a process that is quite unfamiliar (first time buyer here). He got me my dream home for a price I thought for sure wouldn't be enough - thank you so much!
Elan did an amazing job with helping me buy my condo. He was always responsive, and was very patient with me as I had a lot of questions throughout the process. He is very knowledgable of the area. I highly recommend working with him on all of your real estate needs!
Elan is an outstanding realtor with a wealth of knowledge and connections in Alameda. We were able to buy an off market listing due to his relationships with other realtors and his guidance during the very overwhelming home-buying process. If you are interested in purchasing a home in Alameda, I highly recommend that you work with Elan.
Elan was exactly the kind of realtor you need when its a not so smooth buy or sell.. he listened to the challenges and understood the assignment. His input was always towards a better benefit. He kept all information and communication up to date and sold my property in the appropriate time. I'm super grateful and happyaEUR|thanks a hundred times over Elan! #HappyClient M.Chavez
Elan was exactly the kind of realtor you need when it?s a not so smooth buy or sell.. he listened to the challenges and understood the assignment. His input was always towards a better benefit. He kept all information and communication up to date and sold my property in the appropriate time. I?m super grateful and happy?thanks a hundred times over Elan! #HappyClient M.Chavez
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Elan and are fortunate to have met him! He is actively involved in the Alameda community and is a kind and honest person. Elan got to know us and made recommendations based on our personality, while steering us away from properties that werent a good fit. While we ended up buying elsewhere, we hope to work with him in the future when we upgrade to our next home.
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Elan and are fortunate to have met him! He is actively involved in the Alameda community and is a kind and honest person. Elan got to know us and made recommendations based on our personality, while steering us away from properties that weren?t a good fit. While we ended up buying elsewhere, we hope to work with him in the future when we upgrade to our next home.
Elan literally made magic happen for us! We?re first time home buyers on a tight timeline and budget and he helped streamline the whole process. He got us an amazing deal on our dream home in under TWO months! He?s well-connected, knows the area, and is also just a nice guy. 10/10 would recommend!!
Elan helped us both buy and sell a home in Alameda, which is no small feat! He has vast knowledge and expertise on real estate, and especially the ins and outs of the Bay Area market. He walked us through every step of the (often confusing) process and was extremely responsive in communications. Highly recommend working with Elan!
For first time home buyers we really had no idea what to expect and at the beginning it was all overwhelming. When neighbors of ours recommended Elan we jumped at the opportunity to have a local help us. Elan made the process so much more manageable, even dare I say fun. His knowledge of Alameda is amazing and we feel so lucky to have found him. Just when we thought we wouldnt find anything he found a great house that fit our wants and needs! I cannot recommend him enough!
For first time home buyers we really had no idea what to expect and at the beginning it was all overwhelming. When neighbors of ours recommended Elan we jumped at the opportunity to have a local help us. Elan made the process so much more manageable, even dare I say fun. His knowledge of Alameda is amazing and we feel so lucky to have found him. Just when we thought we wouldnt find anything he found a great house that fit our wants and needs! I cannot recommend him enough!
Theres a reason that Elan is so highly rated, he is simply the best! Elan was very patient, knowledgable, responsive and helpful in our home buying process. He definitely advocated for us, and because I sought him out based on his past reviews, I knew I could trust his expertise when the time came to make an offer. Elan is very in-tuned to people, both on the seller and buyer side. He is candid about what is realistic because he has a finger acutely on the pulse of the real estate market in Alameda. I highly recommend working with Elan!
Elan is the best realtor I?ve had the pleasure to work with. He provided the best advice and information all throughout the process of selling our home and purchasing own new home. I highly recommend Elan for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area!
Elan was very patient and diligent answering our questions. He was also very flexible and always accommodated to our schedule when it came to the process of touring houses.
We just closed on our first home, and couldnt have done it without Elan (especially in this market). His expertise, negotiating skills and connections helped us find a house that met our wishlist under a tight timeline - were expecting our second child this summer. Hes a straight shooter, passionate and calming when you need it. Highly recommend!
Elan was a great realtor! He was super responsive and helped us find our house after only a few months of looking. Any time we wanted to see a house he'd make it happen. Thanks Elan!
Elan was a great realtor! He was super responsive and helped us find our house after only a few months of looking. Any time we wanted to see a house hed make it happen. Thanks Elan!
I cant imagine having a better experience than that which I had with Elan. Being a first time home buyer, it was really important to be able to trust and feel comfortable with asking questions. Elan gave me a clear and thorough overview right off the bat of what I needed to know in going forward. This was very helpful because as things progressed I already had the background knowledge I needed to make informed decisions. Throughout the entire process Elan gave me all of the essential information, yet at the same time empowered me to make my own decisions. I never felt pressured, but always felt supported. He is clearly very knowledgeable of the real estate market and at the same time very approachable. I highly recommend Elan.
Elan is one of a kind! He does it all and hes a PRO!! We totally lucked out when we clicked the contact Zillow button and got matched with him! At our first showing he gave us a rundown of what to expect in the process, and realistic expectations - and it was clear he knew his stuff. He was a ton of fun to partner with and see houses with every weekend, and its awesome that he was able to find us a place before it officially hit the market! He even helped us while he was out on Vacation! He is truly the best - 10/10!
Elan is a master at working with you in all ways to find the home thats right for you. His honesty and integrity are refreshing and his knowledge is invaluable. We had a very difficult situation with time constraints and Covid requirements but he always looked out for us and worked hard to meet our needs in every way guiding us to what we wanted and not what he thought we wanted. You wont be disappointed working with him.
I met Elan by chance years ago, when the house next door to a friends was up for sale. There was Elan, who gave me an instant crash course in first time home buying. It turned out that we had friends in common, and over the course of the next 6 years, he showed me properties, kindly helped my partner solve a problem with his mortgage, and was always there when I had a question as I was learning the ins and outs of buying some day. When the conditions suddenly came together to be able to buy my first home, Elan was right there, and did a fantastic job. I have been continually impressed with how connected, skilled, and great he is to work with. I love the house that I finally found. I highly recommend Elan.
Elan was prompt in his response to our inquiry, getting us access to view the property. He was very knowledgeable about the property and neighborhood. And most importantly his rapport with the sellers and listing agent were invaluable in getting a transaction closed at a price we were happy with. Wed definitely recommend him to friends and use him again.
Elan Chertock is the agent you really want to work with in the real estate process. While his professionalism is of a high-caliber; his care and approach is even better. With his intimate knowledge of market and keen intuition in negotiation, he delivers the confident and calm guidance necessary in your home purchase. We are thankful for his patience and his availability through the course of our search and landing.
Elan deserves the full five star rating across the board! If you are hoping to find a kind and responsive realtor who has your best interest in mind, absolutely reach out to Elan. About a year ago, I was browsing places with my mom for me to potentially live in. Elan was showing a condo, and although that place was too expensive and I wasn?t actually ready to buy, he asked for my price range and area I?d like to look at. After that first time we met, he had followed up with three really good places and made sure I knew he listened! More recently when I was more seriously considering getting a place, I expressed interest through Zillow, and Elan reached out saying he?d be happy to help me! The journey with him has been amazing. He showed me 5 separate condos even through the pandemic and made me feel safe and heard. I always felt super annoying asked him to show me new places and he said it was never a problem. He is so patient and respectful! Once it came around to bid and put in an offer, he helped me understand as it was my first time buying, and made the process a breeze. Next time I buy a property, I will be going to him again. He was the most helpful person I could have asked for during this process and made me feel free of stress. Thank you so much Elan!!!
Elan was tremendously helpful, and very professional every step of the way. As first-time home buyers, he walked us through the entire process and ensured we had a clear understanding of the steps we had to take and what our options were along the way -- all during Covid. Thank you!!
As first-time homebuyers Elans guidance was invaluable! He had a great knowledge of the area housing market and valuations. He was straightforward about the bid and negotiation process, and at each stage explained our options and provided recommendations. Elan also had recommendations for service providers needed to complete the purchase. He was patient, knowledgeable and made the process so easy. Thanks, Elan!
I highly recommend Elan as a realtor, he sold my challenging to sell house . He is knowledgeable, efficient, knows the market and got the job done quickly and smoothly. I could not be happier with the result, and I think that due to his pleasant personality anybody would have an easy time dealing with him.
Elan helped me figure out what I was really interested in. He found several options for me and was happy to show me any thing I was interested in. Closing went very smoothly.
My wife and I just bought our home in Alameda, and this would not have happened without Elan. Elan was tremendously helpful in showing us multiple houses, he was always on call & responsive, and did an excellent job in explaining and walking us through the process. In particular, he got to know us as a couple, what were looking for and what were prioritizing; This made the entire process effective and ultimately very successful. We feel very fortunate to have worked with Elan, and recommend him without any reservations.
Elan worked with us for quite awhile to find a home for our kids? toys to take over. He was very flexible, understanding and accommodating to our timing between juggling work and kids, at one point even offering babysitting services for us to view a home. He was diligent in researching and showing us houses that fit our profile. Through the process and into several offers, he also began to have an understanding of our likes/dislikes, even more than we knew ourselves. Even during challenging negotiations with buyers and their representatives, he was professional and did not lose his cool. While it is a competitive market, he was still able to negotiate a fair contract. We certainly recommend him!
We are closing today on our first home purchase and had a great experience working with Elan. He helped us newbies navigate the process with ease. He was responsive to all our many questions and provided helpful information and guidance at every decision-making point. He was especially knowledgeable about the area of our purchase and had great contacts for lenders, inspectors, insurance options, etc. I was honestly never sure if buying a home would be a reality for us in this crazy Bay Area market and Im so thrilled this day is here. Major thanks to Elan for his help making it happen!
Elan was a pleasure to work with. He was focused, responsive, and has an extensive understanding of the local market. He also has a solid network of stagers, painters, carpet installers, plumbers, cleaners, window washers and other contracting services. If we had another house to sell, we would definitely work with Elan again, and we highly recommend him to others seeking to buy or sell a home.
Elan was a real champion in our search to buy a home in the bay area! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the local market and what it takes to get a home, he was very understanding during the ups and downs in our home buying process. My husband and I work full time and Elan was always accommodating to our busy schedule. If youre considering having Elan on your real estate team dont hesitate -- he will have your back!
Elan has an easy going manner and a trustworthiness that's apparent from the moment you meet him. Although we bought our house from Elan in Alameda rather very quickly given how long these things sometimes take, it was a house on the Gold Coast that no one else really knew was even for sale. Elan showed it to us before anyone else had had a chance to look at it and we made the bid, and are happily living here now. If you want to work with an agent who knows Alameda intimately well and is fun and honest and relaxed, but diligent, you can't do much better than Elan Chertock!
Elan has an easy going manner and a trustworthiness thats apparent from the moment you meet him. Although we bought our house from Elan in Alameda rather very quickly given how long these things sometimes take, it was a house on the Gold Coast that no one else really knew was even for sale. Elan showed it to us before anyone else had had a chance to look at it and we made the bid, and are happily living here now. If you want to work with an agent who knows Alameda intimately well and is fun and honest and relaxed, but diligent, you cant do much better than Elan Chertock!
I cant recommend Elan highly enough. We were first-time buyers, seeking a multigenerational home within a specific budget, within a time crunch-- and purchasing jointly with my mother, who was out of state through the entire process. Not an easy task, to say the least! But start to finish, Elan took our needs, wishes, and constraints in stride and made us feel as though our search was his top priority. He was thorough, communicative, patient, and optimistic-- eminently professional, but also down-to-earth, genuinely friendly, and a real pleasure to work with. Elan always made us feel he was tenaciously looking out for our best interests, and, here we are! A couple weeks ago we closed on our beautiful new home, and we couldnt be more grateful.
We are very happy that we chose to work with Elan on the sale of our house. It was a bit of a complicated sale as the estate was in a trust and we all had ideas about what work should be done prior to listing. Elan patiently worked with all of our ideas, gave helpful suggestions and was available for our frequent needs. The house ended up selling for $300K over asking and was a quick and smooth escrow process. We would gladly work with Elan again and recommend him highly.
My wife and I started working with Elan nearly two years ago, and a couple weeks ago closed on our dream home in Alameda, which we purchased off-market. He put in the time before we were in a position to buy to help us understand the market and get a feel for the neighborhoods. Hes a resident of Alameda, was always available, and knows it in detail. He has a naturally calm presence, is an honest broker, and genuinely stand up guy. We give him our top recommendation.
This may sound a little unbelievable but Elan made the entire process enjoyable - from the first meeting in his office right up to when he was handing us the keys to our new house. Elan immediately made us feel comfortable - he formulated a game plan based on our wants and resources, and over the course of the journey, always explained complex strategies in terms that everyone on the team (my family) could understand. His experience, knowledge and passion for real estste always made my family feel like we had an all star player who was our secret weapon - no agent is ever going to out research, out negotiate, or be more dedicated than Elan. Ultimately, the universe decides when you get your dream house. However, Elan seems to have the uncanny ability to expedite the process and make the intimidating journey of buying a house, feel more like an exciting adventure.
Elan made the home hunting effort clear, efficient and might I say, fun. He is knowledgeable, helpful and very responsive to calls, questions and requests. He listened to and understood my home requirements and opened many opportunities I would not have discovered on my own. Along with being honest and a really nice person, you should be so lucky to work with him. Enjoy!
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