Winkler Real Estate Group

Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience working with Terrence to sell my property. From start to finish, he was incredibly careful, creative, and detail-oriented. He took the time to understand the property and the market, developed a thoughtful strategy, and paid close attention to every detail throughout the process. What really stood out was his excellent follow-up and communication. He was always responsive, proactive, and on top of every step of the sale. His marketing approach successfully attracted the right buyers and generated strong interest in the property. Ultimately, his expertise and dedication helped us sell the property for more than 10% over asking price, which was an outstanding result. I truly appreciated his professionalism, persistence, and attention to detail, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Berkeley area.

Fantastic experience: Our realtor, Terrance Simes was outstanding from start to finish. His expertise, responsiveness, and strategy helped us attract multiple offers and ultimately sell above asking price in recently Berkeley, California (July 2026). The entire process was handled smoothly and efficiently, and our property sold within a month. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and results-driven realtor like Terrance.

Negative experience: Unprofessional. I would avoid Winkler and its associates.

Fantastic experience: Review for Daniel Winkler I’ve worked with Daniel Winkler for years now—he’s sold somewhere between 20 and 30 homes for me, and every experience has been exceptional. I just spoke with him the other day, and he’s still the same genuine, down-to-earth person I met at the start: full of integrity, professionalism, and consistency. Daniel is the kind of realtor you can trust without hesitation. He delivers results, stays true to his word, and always makes the process smooth. Beyond his proven track record, he’s simply a stellar individual and a pleasure to work with. If you’re looking for someone who combines experience, honesty, and reliability, Daniel Winkler is the real deal. His company reflects the same values—straightforward, ethical, and committed to excellence.

Fantastic experience: I can't speak highly enough of Kira Halpern and Fan Chew. Together as a team, they helped me through the sale of my mom's home after her passing, a difficult and overwhelming time for me. They did so with utmost professionalism, competence and compassion. Right from the start, I was put at ease and reassured that they would be there for me every step of the way, and to my relief, the sale could be accomplished long distance, enabling me to remain in Pennsylvania where I live. True to their word, Kira and Fan worked tirelessly, above and beyond expectation to navigate through all the necessary steps. Whether it was scheduling inspections, ensuring appropriate documents were completed, coordinating and overseeing repairs, they ensured everything went smoothly. From painting, plumbing work, landscaping, window washing - the tasks are too numerous to list - all the way through to photography, staging, the sale and beyond, no detail was overlooked. I'm in awe of the many hats they wore in the course of their work. I quickly learned to trust and respect their recommendations based on years of experience. At the same time, they were always respectful of my input and attentive to the specific needs of my situation. Through it all, and across the 3 hour east/west time difference, I was kept in close communication, even if it meant early morning or late evening hours for them. I greatly appreciated that. Sometimes I wondered if they slept! Most importantly to me, beyond their true professionalism, they were genuinely wonderful people to work with. Without reservation, I highly recommend Kira and Fan!

Fantastic experience: When I told Kira & Fan that their hard work is the foundation in helping people feel secure and therefore happy, healthy, creative and productive, it wasn’t an understatement. My husband & I chose them because we’d had immense success, with Kira and Winkler Real Estate Group, in selling my late mother’s home during the pandemic. Four years later they readied our home of 25+ years to sell. This was no small feat as they coordinated meetings with an amazing estate sale company, home inspectors, top notch & competitively-priced contractors, an incredible staging professional, local realtors and then prospective buyers, all while we’d relocated 400 miles away. More importantly their recommendations on how best to spend our allocated funds on upgrades was invaluable. No dollar or hour was wasted. The end result? Our home sold above asking price with a 2-week escrow. We will be forever grateful to Kira & Fan for their expertise in this ever-changing field but also the dedication, patience and compassion they showed us as we closed one chapter in our lives. The best part is knowing that our home will be a place for another family to create their own happy memories. Many, many thanks to Kira & Fan!

Fantastic experience: Kira Halpern and Fan Chew were amazing! When my sister died unexpectedly last year, and I was faced with dealing with her affairs (including her house that was 800 miles from where I live) they stepped in and handled everything-- including finding a wonderful person to handle the estate sale, working with contractors to get the house ready to sell, dealing with what seemed like myriad arcane regulations and inspections, forwarding mail and a bazillion details I'm not even aware of. And on top of all of that, they sold the house for WAY more than I expected. And thru all of that they were friendly and supportive at a time that was really difficult. You would be lucky to have them working for you.

Fantastic experience: When we needed to move our mom closer, we entrusted Fan to help us through the huge decision-making process of buying a house. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable every step of the way. She was incredibly receptive to our needs, was always available when we had questions, and offered insights that helped us through our decisions. She also patiently translated all the real estate jargon and flagged potential issues we wouldn’t have noticed on our own. Fan went above and beyond even after we closed on the home by helping us address a city permit issue and track down property plans. That kind of dedication has made all the difference for us. We highly recommend Fan to anyone looking for an honest, ethical and knowledgeable agent.

Fantastic experience: I had the good fortune of working with Laura Martell and Julia Tinloy on the sale of my home in north and east Richmond. They were on top of the details every step of the way on a direct sale where they also brought me a buyer. I was on the fence about selling at this time but would sell if it was an uncomplicated and short timeline, and they delivered, keeping me informed, as the office managed both sides of the sale. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Terry did a phenomenal job coordinating everything with my mom's home to get it ready for sale and on the market not just quickly but efficiently and professionally. We got a better deal than I expected and Terry was a pleasure. I would work with him again and recommend him to anyone. Outstanding work

Fantastic experience: Terrence was an exceptional and very conscientious realtor in helping sell my mother’s house, which we sold significantly over asking. He made the sale process a smooth one. I’d strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience working with Fan Chew of the Winkler Group when we purchased our home in Berkeley. We were a non-traditional buyer, needing to purchase a home in California while living in NY. Fan was very attentive to our needs and being a resident of where we were looking to buy, provided us with a lot of insight only a resident of the area can. We had to conduct most of our search from NY and Fan responded to our queries quickly. She was able to help us with several “FaceTime” tours which was very helpful. When we decided that we found a house we wanted to buy, she accompanied us through the whole bidding process while we were visiting to put an offer on the house. Fan is also a knowledgable realtor, and provided great advice on our bid price and our bidding procedure. We managed to receive an accepted offer during this visit. She then led us through an expedited closing process. As we were only going to occupy our home after a few months, she introduced us to a property manager at Winkler who looked after the house before we moved in. Fan even helped us with the quirky BESO process here in Berkeley almost 6 months after we closed. Fan is a true professional, knowledgable and experienced and we would highly recommend Fan Chew and the Winkler Group to anyone who has real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: I needed to sell my first house and had interviewed several real estate agents, but Laura and her team stood out from the rest. They had done a great job selling a house close to mine a year before, so they knew the neighborhood well. They also presented themselves as a 4-member team that could help with everything involved in moving and selling a house. As I knew it would take more than one agent to sell the house, it was good to meet the entire team, and I was impressed by each of them. Ultimately, I chose a team I felt comfortable with and could trust. Laura said they were there to calm my anxieties from selling the house and they did! They helped with my move (providing me a contact of another client who had advice and loaned me a large carrier for moving my ferocious cat). They provided advice on what improvements to my house made the most sense. They knew quality (and reasonably priced) contractors who could do the improvements. Laura and team scheduled the work, and were physically there for the work and inspections, which was a balancing act on timing. Unlike some real estate agents, they didn't push me into any options we weren't comfortable with and listened to me when I wanted the house listed in a certain way. I trusted Laura's judgment and advice throughout the whole process, particularly as she explained her reasoning. It was clear that Laura and the team has the best interest of her clients in mind. They all responded quickly to emails/texts/phone calls and were there when I needed them, and they kept me well informed throughout the entire process. We had 2 open houses, the timing of which was carefully chosen not to be on Super Bowl weekend or a holiday! We had 5 offers right after the 2nd open house and closed quickly, signing a purchase agreement and having a backup purchase agreement if the first fell through (it did not). They really did go the extra mile – one example is that they fixed a small problem on their own dime, after the offer was made and even though there were no contingencies, just to make the buyer happy. The close was a fast and smooth process as well thanks to Laura and her team. I would highly recommend Laura and her team to anyone looking for a realtor (and team) and would use her again!

Fantastic experience: It was truly a delightful and fun experience working with Fan and Kira. The sale of my condominium was a bit complicated, as I'm currently living in Sonoma County and not frequently available for in-person meetings, but from day one to the close of escrow, Fan and Kira were enthusiastic, communicative, and assembled the best team to work with. My only regret is that the sale happened so quickly (in less than a month)! I heartily recommend Fan and Kira if you are looking for motivated and smart realtors who take the time to listen to your needs. I can't wait to work with them again.

Fantastic experience: Fan Chew was such a knowledgeable and kind guide for us in our first home purchase. She listened to what our goals were and gave us excellent advice for how to get it done!

Fantastic experience: Thanks Laura, Danielle, Jeffrey and Julia. Great job on my Kensington house sale!

Fantastic experience: If I could, I'd give them 10 stars. Bravo to Laura, Danielle, Julia, and Jeffrey. I've had a long road. First considered moving from Oakland to Alameda two years ago. The team helped me look at options, and we even put in an offer on one place, and we were outbid. I'm so glad I followed Laura's advice and didn't bid more! Sporadically over the last two years I would talk with them and look at a house or two. This last February I got serious. The house needed a bit of work, and the team counseled me on what was most important in order to sell the house. Then they worked with their usual contractor, and everything was fixed! They brought in their painters, and took care of that, too. And they recommended a fantastic moving company--Sweet Lemon--that was efficient yet gentle with my belongings. I moved into an Airbnb while all that was happening and went on a steady diet of real estate listings. The team would have ideas, I would have ideas, we'd look at property after property. A couple of times we made offers, and the team was great about quickly putting offers together. What I loved most is that they really dialed into my wants and needs. There was one condo we went to where Laura walked in, said, "Nope!" and turned around. She was so right!! All this time, they were also making sure my Oakland property looked great and had a steady stream of foot traffic. It sold at a great price, quite quickly. When an off-the-market opportunity came up in Alameda, we all knew that it was the perfect place, in the perfect location. They successfully led me to the finish line. I can't thank the team enough for their thoughtfulness, sage advice, humor, friendship, and patience.

Fantastic experience: Tom Coble is fantastic!! He is masterful at what he does. He is very communicative, clear, efficient, effective, and is a great representative in any kind of real estate transaction.

Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Julia and Jeffrey during the process of buying our first home. Jeffrey was recovering from an injury during the time, so we didn't see him much in person, but both he and Julia were exceptional to work with. Julia is very personable and a delight to view homes with, and both responded almost instantly to texts and emails with all our questions answered. Julia and Jeffrey made us at ease during the stressful and daunting process of buying a home. They walked us through all of the documents and processes, and kept our best interests in mind the whole time. I cannot recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend enough Laura and Danielle’s team from Winkler. We mainly worked with Julia and Jeffrey and they were super fun to view homes and chat with. They always had our best interests in mind and I always looked forward to checking out homes with them. We successfully bought our first home in Albany with their help and got everything we wanted within the timeframe that we had set.

Fantastic experience: Danny probably doesn't want you to know this but he will respond almost immediately to any text or email. He is very responsive! This is helpful for a seller who is anxious about the steps to sell. He has a great reputation in the community, every realtor that knows him says so. He helped my buy and sell my last home in Oakland. The location was tricky and yet he gave great advice both times.

Fantastic experience: We recently worked with the fantastic team of Laura, Danielle, Jeffrey, and Julia at Winkler Real Estate Group in Albany, CA, for both buying and selling homes in El Cerrito, CA. The experience was absolutely phenomenal! This team has a great synergy. Laura's extensive experience was invaluable. Danielle's keen eye for design helped us envision the potential in our new home, even before renovations. Jeffrey's deep understanding of construction was a lifesaver when navigating repairs and renovations. Julia's infectious enthusiasm kept us motivated and positive throughout our selling process. This team truly goes above and beyond for their clients. They took the time to understand our needs and preferences, and never pressured us into making a decision we weren't comfortable with. If you're looking for a real estate team that is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about their clients, look no further than this team. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Julia (with the help of Jeffrey and the rest of the team) sold our property in Sacramento. This was our first time selling a property, so there were a lot of learnings to be had. Thankfully, we had Julia and Jeffrey. In an uncertain market, they were a steady, reliable team - providing guidance, benchmarks, helping us set expectations and giving valuable feedback. Numerous on-site visits were required throughout the process and Julia didn't hesitate to drive to the property whenever needed and to do whatever was needed - including changing a light bulb that had gone out - thank you again for that Julia! Julia is a natural people person, which comes in handy when interacting with buyer's agents, tenants or even property managers. She is super responsive and if she doesn't know the answer to something, she finds out and circles back quickly. Julia is a star on the rise and anyone would be lucky to work with her!

Fantastic experience: After about spending a year with my previous real estate agent, who was super inconsistent on inquiring about properties. In the meantime they’re gone! So I decided to switch! Lena Williams and Gerri Asuncion provided an exceptional real estate experience! Their responsiveness and attention to detail in the fast-paced Bay Area market were truly impressive. They navigated my inquiries with speed and thoroughness, ensuring I was well-informed throughout the process. Lena and Gerri's expertise shone as they not only explained every detail but also identified lucrative investment opportunities. Rather than just sending automated email, they would actively pick little gems which they thought I might like, and I finally found my Home. Their dedication turned what could have been a daunting process into a seamless and rewarding venture. Highly recommend this dynamic duo for anyone seeking top-notch real estate professionals! Kar Bath

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Fan and Ramon as my realtors, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, they worked hard and diligently to help me buy my first home. Their guidance and support were invaluable as I navigated the complexities of the real estate market. Fan and Ramon gracefully navigated through each step, ensuring that I felt informed and empowered to make the best decisions for my future. Their expertise and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth and enjoyable. One aspect that stood out to me was their transparency, honesty, and ethical approach. Fan and Ramon were upfront about all aspects of the transaction, providing clear explanations and guidance at every turn. Their integrity and commitment to doing what's right truly distinguished them from others in the industry. Furthermore, Fan and Ramon went above and beyond to help me resolve unexpected legal challenges and uncertainties that arose during the process. Their knowledge and resourcefulness were instrumental in finding solutions and ensuring a successful outcome. It's been a great pleasure working with both of them. Their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication make them a standout team in the industry. I can highly recommend seeking out their realtor services to anyone in need of expert guidance and support in buying or selling a home.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Fan and Ramon to purchase our first home! They were kind and met us where we were. We didn’t feel any pressure and we felt like we were on the same team and that we could trust them. Fan was always available by phone regardless of the time. She was even available to answer some questions after we closed. I’d highly recommend them as they made a great team! 😃

Fantastic experience: I’ve worked with Danny / Winkler Real Estate on three separate purchase/sale transactions (two personal, one professional). For East Bay, these are the guys. I could recommend them more. The team is amazing, Danny is incredibly accessible. The personal touch is amazing. Oh yeah, and they get deals done!

Fantastic experience: Gerri and Lena are an amazing team. With a tight budget, and some very specific criteria from my partner, they were still able to find a wonderful home for us. Great schools, good yard, updated inside, and all the other check list items - but still in budget, even with the high interest rates. If you’re looking for a low pressure but problem solving team, this is it. Loving my house more every day still - thanks ladies! 5+ stars!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I really appreciate how professional, reliable, and friendly Jackie was. She was very helpful with the whole process of buying our first home. She was quick to respond to all our texts and we enjoyed visiting many homes with her. If you need a realtor, Jackie is the one!!!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Jackie and she helped us buy our first home! She was always available to show us places and was so friendly to us and to all the sellers we met. She was very communicative during the entire process. She had such a positive attitude and was very experienced. We're very happy that we chose Winkler Real Estate Group.

Fantastic experience: We were fortunate to use two excellent agents at Winkler. Lena S. and Gerri A. These two helped us find our property at 2832 Tradewind Ct Alameda, CA. They are both extremely experienced and detailed oriented and found us several great choices in this current tough market. We are so delighted with our new place. Lena and Gerri worked through all the complications of dealing with the condo seller/builder and helped us guide is in the financing/loan process. We have worked with Lena and Gerri on other properties and they always do a wonderful job for us whether we are buying or selling. Many thanks team!

Fantastic experience: Stefan Brunnschweiler with the Winkler Real Estate group sold our mothers home in San Francisco for us. I appreciated his professionalism, and courtesy during this process.

Fantastic experience: Stefan Brunnschweiler at Winkler Real Estate Group helped us to purchase our first condo in 2002, then helped us sell it in 2023. He also represented us when we bought a single-family home in El Cerrito in 2022. Stefan is personable, professional, responsive and knowledgeable about the East Bay real estate market. We had a difficult time with the sellers when we bought our home last year, and Stefan patiently guided us through the negotiations and interactions with the lender and escrow companies. He prepared our condo for sale last fall and held numerous open houses and private showings. We ended up taking it off the market for 6 months until interest rates stabilized and the market started turning around. Stefan suggested we put it on the market when inventory was low this spring and he found a buyer in no time! We would recommend Stefan and the Winkler Real Estate Group for any property listing or purchases, especially in the East Bay.

Fantastic experience: We found Laura by reading her teams' amazing reviews and I'm excited to be contributing back to their well earned accolades. If you're looking for Realtors with expertise in the East Bay - look no farther. We worked most closely with Laura and Jeffery for our search to buy a home in Albany and they were fantastic to work with. Albany is difficult to buy in because of the low inventory and they were incredibly patient and always game to check out just about every home that came on the market with us. Jeffery was incredibly knowledgable about home construction, renovations and had remarkable attention to detail in reviewing quality and disclosures. Their support even continued after the purchase with connections to contractors for initial improvements to the home and checking in with the property before we moved in. We couldn't be happier with our new home and I can't image closing the deal without them. This team is flexible, generous with their time, incredibly knowledgable and well connected in all the right ways. Their estimates for purchase prices were spot on and they were able to get the inside scoop to give us the edge on final negotiations. Call this team - you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Danielle, Jeffrey, Julia, and Laura (Laura & Danielle's team) are a phenomenal real estate group. We were long-time renters in the SF Bay Area and had nearly given up hope on our ability to buy a home. Thankfully, we found the A-team (Laura & Danielle's team!) that enabled us to buy a beautiful home that met our needs in the notoriously competitive--and fickle--SF Bay Area housing market. Laura & Danielle's team kindly accompanied us to see many homes: they did not hesitate to drive over bridges, meet us after work, on weekends, or any other time we asked to meet up with their team. We had unique needs that were no match for their expertise; whenever we suggested looking at a different neighborhood or city, they were able to provide spot-on recommendations and unique insights that enabled us to further refine our search. Eventually, we were successful in bidding on a lovely craftsman home in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley. In addition to being a tremendous realty team, we trust them implicitly and were impressed with their high ethical standards. They did not try to force fit us into a home that would exceed our budget - they were also forthcoming about when a home needed work or homes that seemed like "deals" when, in reality, they would likely end up being financial albatrosses over the long-term. The team's background in construction and contracting proved to be especially valuable in this very tight and competitive real estate market. In summary, we give Laura & Danielle's team our highest recommendation and would unequivocally turn to this All-Star team again for our next home purchase or sale in the SF Bay Area. Peter + Dori M.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Fan and Ramon, we couldn't have asked for a smoother home buying experience. Fan and Ramon were always a text or a phone call away to answer our many questions as first time homebuyers. We appreciated that they really took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for in a home, even when we weren't so sure ourselves. Their efficiency and collective knowledge as a team was truly unmatched and they were able to guide us seamlessly through the process. While other realtors may be looking out for their commission, Fan and Ramon proved to really have our best interests at heart. We sincerely would not have been able to purchase our first home without them, and we are beyond grateful to have had them (and continue to have them) on our side

Fantastic experience: I have purchased two properties through Winker group and rented one property. My daughter too purchased a property through them. I have worked with Danny Winkler (broker) and Tom Coble (RE agent). They are both very knowledgeable on home values on different East Bay localities. They gave me good advice on which properties merit serious consideration and roughly how much they would sell for. I trust their judgement and would recommend Winkler group for home purchase and property management.

Fantastic experience: Fan was an absolute joy to work with and everything we could ask for in a realtor: knowledgeable, meticulous, and genuinely warm. As first-time homebuyers, we thought that we would never be able to buy in the Bay Area! But Fan's proactive approach in getting us a private tour of the home and submitting/presenting our offer before the home's first official open house really helped us clinch the home of our dreams. She was with us every step of the process, helping us transition from "just looking" to "putting in an offer" all the way to closing. So much of the home-buying process is shrouded in mystery, and it seemed all the scarier in the competitive markets of the Bay Area. Fan eagerly answered all of our questions and provided much need reassurance to us as anxious homebuyers. She took the time to understand our needs, both significant and trivial. Fan always centered us, our needs, and our concerns in the process: by getting to know us as people, she helped us make informed decisions to meet our goals. She was genuinely invested in helping us to find not just a house, but a home.

Fantastic experience: Consultative, responsive, and straight shooters. My day to day for selling my Oakland home was Julia Tinloy, but each team member played a part and they were all fantastic.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Susan Robinson to purchase a condo in Oakland. Her patience, attentiveness, and knowledge of the area was superb. We saw many properties, and had excellent conversations that made me feel comfortable that I had the right agent. Susan undersatood my needs well. I'm very happy with condo and the neighborhood! I recommend Susan highly. She understands the Bay Area and is willing to work with inquisitive, patient buyers.

Fantastic experience: Susan was extremely patient, a great listener and willing to go the extra mile. Her goal was to make sure my needs were met. I have recommended her to friends and they received the same high quality service.

Fantastic experience: Wendy Graves is an exceptional realtor who helped me sell a home and buy another, both in Oakland, CA. At the start of both transactions, Wendy said she would take care of everything, and make the process of selling, and buying, as painless as possible. I'm an anxious person, so I was doubtful, but she delivered. Wendy is available and responsive to clients. She returned my texts, emails, and phone calls quickly, even on evenings and weekends. Relatable and genuine, Wendy never made me feel I was imposing. Selling my tenancy in common (TIC) was complicated, but Wendy intelligently and ethically navigated legal, regulatory, and county compliance issues, involving me only when necessary. I've trusted Wendy with my real estate needs twice, and she's my default going forward. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Susan Riggle with the Winkler Real Estate Group to find my first home and I could not be more pleased. Susan was my neighbor when I was a renter, who quickly became my trusted agent and friend. Susan went above and beyond to make sure not only did I get educated on what I want, but also fought to make sure I got the best value for the biggest purchase of my life so far. I know that Susan was working in my best financial and personal interest and that is something I think is hard to find in such a cutthroat industry. I continue to recommend her to anyone I know who may be at all interested in a home purchase. Now I am living comfortably in an amazing home I don't think I would have scored without Susan's dedication. Thank you, Susan!!!

Fantastic experience: Hanna Park is one of the best realtors I have worked with. She is extremely friendly and attentive to every need I have had when it comes to the ideal home. I would recommend to anyone who is trying to find their dream home!

Fantastic experience: We had an excellent experience listing our home with the Winkler Real Estate Group. Danny and Bryan took care of every detail in getting the house ready for sale. The end result was stunning, the fixtures and finishes were perfectly chosen to project a modern, livable space and the staging was beautiful. We sold the house very quickly and had a super quick escrow. I highly recommend the Winkler Real Estate Group for their excellent work and outstanding knowledge of the market.

Fantastic experience: Excellent service, professional and precise

Fantastic experience: Great people to work with for sale or purchase!