Meet Michaela.

About Me

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Growing up in a family of real estate entrepreneurs, I became particularly familiar with the tax benefits of a mortgage deduction at a very young age. (Translation: I wasn't popular in school, but at least I was armed with knowledge that would prove useful decades later.) While earning my degree in Business Management Economics at UC Santa Cruz, I got my start in real estate. After a few years in corporate marketing, I bought my first two investment properties, rediscovered my passion for real estate, and never looked back.

For sellers, I bring a mix of sharp marketing, tech-forward strategy, and hyper-local market knowledge to get your home sold faster and for the price it deserves. Selling is a big deal, and my job is to make it feel a lot less overwhelming. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or making a strategic exit, I keep the process smooth, stress-free, and on track from start to finish.

For buyers, I take a proactive, hands-on approach to finding the right home at the right price. I understand that buying a home is more than just a transaction. It’s about finding a space that fits your lifestyle, goals, and future plans. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or looking for your forever home, I’ll help you navigate the market with confidence and clarity.

As a Bay Area native, I understand the unique nuances of the local market and what it takes to position a home for the right buyers. When I’m not negotiating deals or helping clients, I’m probably eating my way through every local restaurant, making asymmetrical ceramic “art” (lopsided vase, anyone?), or crossing yet another item off my never-ending bucket list.

  • I felt deeply appreciative of her can-do attitude, her quick and timely actions, and her competence by which she was able to navigate my special circumstances without hesitation. As a former compensation manager for a multi-billion dollar company, I know talent and professionalism when I see it.

    Harold M. (San Francisco, CA)

  • Michaela has a much better handle on the market than other agents we've worked with in the past, outlining a variety of sales scenarios to help us make an informed decision about our list price, and helping us weigh the plusses and minuses of staging, number of open houses, etc. Ultimately, we were able to successfully sell our place above the typical price for a unit in our building. What really set Michaela apart, however, was her willingness to go above and beyond what we expected from our realtor.

    Mark S. (Oakland, CA)

  • Michaela's creativity with regard to financing options was the key factor in being able to purchase my new home. I was so impressed with her as an agent that I hired her once again for the sale of my condo in the Mission (SF). All her hard work and planning resulted in a sale price $220k over asking!

    Brad D. (SF and Oakland, CA)

  • Michaela is a problem-solver who puts in the extra effort to identify areas that can be strengthened to give her clients the edge they need to be competitive.While working with Michaela, I learned that I could trust her gut reaction or perspective because she speaks from experience and a deep understanding of the real estate market.

    Jared W. (Oakland, CA)

  • 5 stars all around for Michaela!  Local knowledge > check. She was aware of the local comps and the strategy to discuss the neighborhood. Process expertise > check.  Seemed like she has a connection to every component of the selling process. Responsiveness > check.  Nothing more to say than extremely responsive to texts and emails. Negotiations skills > DOUBLE CHECK.  I can truthfully say that Michaela went above and beyond to represent my financial interests favorably. Everything to sale prices, staging costs, repairs, etc.

    Brian M. (Oakland, CA)

Stack the Odds in Your Favor

Buying, selling, investing is part strategy, part timing, and a little dumb luck. But I refuse to leave that to chance. I over-strategize, over-prepare, and engineer every controllable variable until the odds are so tilted in your favor it’s actually borderline unfair.

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