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Westin Means Top real estate agent in Oakland

Westin Means

eXp Realty of California, Inc.
6 Years of Experience
(18)
$8M
Total Sales Last Year
6
Years of Experience
24
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$0.9M
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About Westin Means

Westin grew up in Berkeley, California and has lived in Richmond, Albany, El Cerrito, and has currently been in Oakland since 2014. He's also lived in Marin County in Corte Madera, and Kentfield where he went to middle school. Westin attended Cal State East Bay in Hayward to attain a degree in Business Finance because of his interest in helping others build generational wealth, and became interested in real estate after taking a Real Estate Finance course. Westin's affinity for numbers allowed him to shine and kept him interested in making the numbers work when it came to investing in real estate. Through learning about real estate finance, he knew he'd be able to help people improve their lives by truly understanding how to use investing in real estate as a vehicle for creating generational wealth for their families. Westin's family is involved in consulting for the Title 24 Part 6 California energy standards for new construction under the California Building Energy Code. He uses his knowledge in construction and energy standards to help clients identify potential problems with homes and how they could be improved to reduce energy costs and value. In his down time, Westin enjoys playing soccer and spending time out in nature. He loves good food, music, working out at the gym, drumming, chess, and of course spending time with friends and family. But most of all, he loves helping people. He is passionate about helping people create wealth and security for themselves and their families.
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Soccer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Chess, Travel, Football, Swimming, Trivia
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  • Residential Property

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Address
Price
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03/19/2025
3012 Santa Clara Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
Sold For $1M
03/19/2025 Buyer
11/26/2024
1619 Birdhaven Way Pittsburg, CA 94565
Sold For $625K
11/26/2024 Buyer
11/18/2024
546 45th St Oakland, CA 94609
Sold For $0.9M
11/18/2024 Buyer
09/12/2024
646 Madison St Albany, CA 94706
Sold For $1.1M
09/12/2024 Buyer

Westin Means's Reviews & Ratings

18 Reviews
(5/5)
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Monettepquintanilla

Review for Member: Monettepquintanilla
August 17, 2024
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I had a wonderful experience working with Westin to purchase a home. He was a great communicator and helped the process be as efficient as possible. I had a lot of questions throughout the process and he was always willing to chat things through. We saw so many homes with him before we landed on the one and I really appreciated his patience. Westin is such a knowledgeable agent and definitely recommend working with him!

Rakia Dhaoui

Review for Member: Rakia Dhaoui
June 7, 2024
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Highlights: - Westins background in construction makes him a highly knowledgeable agent, and he has been one of the most insightful people weve met in the real estate business - He is highly connectedaEUR"from contractors ranging in all you might need for your home repairs/wants to really solid lenders, Westin knows the top people in the Bay Area and will get you in touch with them - Westin is dedicated, responsive, and extremely motivated. This made it much easier to get our first home in a time crunch while also feeling eager and happy with the house we ended up buying Westin is also somehow laid-back and super amicable, so you never feel pressured during the home-buying process. Other realtors can be pushy and insistent, but Westin focuses on giving advice and encouragement, which is why we believe he is able to help so many first-time homebuyers build generational wealth through real estate. The sappy stuff: My husband met Westin about 5 years ago when I started graduate school. At the time, my husband was thinking about getting a home, but he was torn because we had to leave the Bay Area temporarily so I could start and finish my degree in Southern California. Over the 5 years, Westin has been an agent weve reached out to and consistently felt encouraged and motivated by. We talked to various agents because my husband worked as a software developer in the real estate space. Even with plenty of differing experiences with real estate agents in the Bay Area, no one even remotely compared to Westin. We never got spam calls or messages from him, and hed only reach out to see where our heads were about the home-buying process. We sometimes genuinely felt bad taking so much of his time for advice because we werent sold on home ownership yet. Fast forward to 5 years later and about 3 months before I finished my PhD (while also in my third trimester of pregnancy with our second child), we hit Westin and told him we wanted to close on a house as soon as possible. Westin took that signal seriously, set us up with recommended lenders, and encouraged us to shop around during the pre-approval process to get a good idea of our buying power. From there, he worked around our busy and tight schedules to tour dozens of homes when we visited the Bay Area for short stints (while still living and working in Southern California). We made probably around 5 offers on homes in the Bay, where we were competitive each time. We even had a few instances where the seller's agents were unprofessional and unethical. Still, Westin stood his ground and tried to at least work around them because of our interest in the homes. Ultimately, we got our dream house in a neighborhood we never expected to get into. All while also somehow getting sellers credit for a rate buy-down and closing costs (thanks to Westins advice!), which made our mortgage payment manageable and kept us with a solid lump sum left over for investing and as a buffer in case anything went wrong. As an aside, Westin sat through my PhD defense, which was a detailed talk on materials chemistry. He answered my calls and reassured me when I lost all hope in securing a home for our children to grow up in. Westin is the best agent, and I look forward to continuing to work with him to sell our home in the future. We cant recommend him enough!

MaxwellIgwe

Review for Member: MaxwellIgwe
April 2, 2024
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My wife and I recently had the great pleasure of working with our real estate agent, West, who helped us secure our dream home. I felt compelled to share our exceptional experience with him. From the start, he amazed us with his professionalism, market knowledge, and most importantly, his understanding of our needs and dreams. He took the time to listen to us, understand our preferences, and make expert recommendations that matched our desires and budget. The home-buying process can be daunting, but he streamlined everything for us. He was there every step of the way, handling negotiations calmly and proactively addressing potential issues even before they could surface. One of the most impressive things about West is his remarkable responsiveness and outstanding communication skills. He kept us updated during each step of the process, explaining complexities in a way that was easy for us to understand. His open and regular communication gave us peace of mind during a typically anxiety-inducing process. Beyond just his professional acumen, West is a genuinely caring and supportive person. He made us feel like we were his top priority. Its clear he takes immense pride in helping people find their dream homes, and his passion shines through his fantastic work. To anyone in need of a top-tier real estate agent, we wholeheartedly recommend him. Youre not just getting an agent, youre gaining a shrewd advocate, a steadfast guide, and a trustworthy partner in your home buying journey. Our heartfelt thanks to you, West. Here's to many more families finding their dream homes through your fantastic service! Five stars well-deserved!

Mraymond133

Review for Member: Mraymond133
April 2, 2024
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I had the pleasure of working with West to purchase my first home. He was so assuring, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. He listened to our needs as buyers and worked so hard to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We are living in our dream home and dont think it would have happened without West. I highly recommend choosing his services!

User5430695

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January 3, 2024
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My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Westin as our realtor during our third home-buying experience, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the outstanding service he provided. Having been through the process twice before in other states, this was our first venture into the California real estate market, specifically the challenging Bay area. From the moment we initiated contact with Westin, he demonstrated an unparalleled level of dedication and professionalism. Despite being located across the country in Florida, Westin seamlessly facilitated our home search, going above and beyond our expectations. His commitment extended over a year, during which he personally visited numerous properties in communities across the East Bay on our behalf and provided live virtual tours via phone along with many additional details of the local neighborhood and homes. Westin's expertise became evident as he guided us through the intricacies of the local market. His advice on crafting competitive offers and navigating various contingencies was invaluable. What truly set him apart was his unwavering patience throughout the multiple offers and complex negotiations we encountered before finding our dream home. The East Bay real estate market is uniquely challenging, but Westin's extensive network and resourcefulness shone through. He leveraged his vast contacts to gather additional information on homes and potential repairs, demonstrating a proactive approach that greatly eased our decision-making process. He also seamlessly coordinated inspections, ensuring a thorough evaluation of our prospective homes. Even when faced with unforeseen challenges that were beyond his control, Westin remained a pillar of support. His calm demeanor and reassuring presence were crucial during moments of uncertainty, turning potentially stressful situations into manageable ones. In the end, we successfully purchased a fantastic home in Hercules, CA situated in a delightful waterfront community. Westin's warm welcome and genuine enthusiasm made the entire experience even more memorable. Truly, he went above and beyond. Westin was an invaluable partner in our home-buying journey. We are sincerely grateful for his exceptional service and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a top-notch realtor. Thank you, Westin, for making our California dream home a reality!

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66 Franklin St, Suite 301 Oakland, CA, 94607

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