Elena Wu Olzmann, Greater East Bay Homes

Hosting my first open house post-COVID!!! Now I remember why I enjoy doing these - I get to meet so many different people from all walks of life. Come say hi! 3463 Loma Vista Ave Oakland CA 94619 Open today Saturday 6/19 1:30-3:30PM! ... 1 bed 1 bath + bonus room Great walkability Fantastic condo alternative, no HOA! Asking price: $449,000 DM / Contact me: Elena Wu Olzmann Partner | CalBRE# 01962989 Sequoia Real Estate 510.637.9532 | Call x text [email protected] | email #openhousesaturday #oaklandnewlisting #laureloakland #laureldistrict #farmerjoes #ghosttownbrewery #sequoiadiner #phnompenh #planetfitness #wingstop #everettandjonesbbq #cafesantana #laurellounge #louisianafamousfriedchicken #peterskettlecorn #happygarden #leftcoastpoweryoga #hypesalon #mizaan #gotjuice #laureloptometry #Citibank #bankofamerica #forevernails #therapystores #kidsndance #dominospizza #kfc

New listing coming soon! Are you or your buyer looking for a cozy home or investment property to own? This little 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home comes with a completely converted garage for you to use as a second bedroom, gym, or entertainment space! Only a couple of blocks away from Laurel district’s restaurants and shopping area, this home is a walker’s dream! See hashtags below to see some of what’s nearby! 3463 Loma Vista Ave, Oakland CA 94619 1 bed 1 bath + bonus room ... Great walkability Fantastic condo alternative, no HOA! Asking price: $449,000 DM / Contact me: Elena Wu Olzmann Partner | CalBRE# 01962989 Sequoia Real Estate 510.637.9532 | Call x text [email protected] | email #oaklandcomingsoon #laureldistrict #farmerjoes #ghosttownbrewery #sequoiadiner #phnompenh #planetfitness #wingstop #everettandjonesbbq #cafesantana #laurellounge #louisianafamousfriedchicken #peterskettlecorn #happygarden #leftcoastpoweryoga #hypesalon #mizaan #gotjuice #laureloptometry #Citibank #bankofamerica #forevernails #therapystores #kidsndance #dominospizza #kfc #andsomuchmore!

Sold over $400,000 above asking price!! The seller was ecstatic when we got into contract after reviewing multiple offers over asking price! Our marketing plan and listing preparations proved to show big results! I’m so happy to have exceeded all of our seller’s expectations! 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,003 sf + detached office & .5 bath Asking price: $799,000 Sold price: $1,200,000... #oaklandlistingagent #oaklandlistings #sequoiaoakland #sellerrepresented #sequoiarealestate #eastbayrealestate #eastbayrealestateagent #oaklandrealestateagent #montclairoakland #montclair #montclairoaklandca #montclairvillage #montclairvillageoakland #thornhillelementary #yarrownursery #piedmontpines #piedmontpinesrealestate #montclairhomes

This townhome is so perfect for my first time homebuyer who has worked so tirelessly helping women in labor and delivery deliver babies for the last 10 years, what an amazing job! Her goal is to purchase her own home by the 10 year mark and it feels so good to help achieve her dream of homeownership through this super competitive housing market! Can’t wait to give her the keys to this lovely 3 bed / 2 bath fully remodeled home! #offeraccepted #realestatewithelena #sfbayarearealtor #townhomesforsale #gatedcommunity #nurseappreciation #closingsoon #buyersagent #listingagent #oaklandlistingagent #sfbayarearealestate #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #sequoiasf #oaklandrealtor #eastbayrealestate #eastbayrealtor #eastbayrealestateagent #oaklandrealestate #oaklandrealestateagent #offmarketproperties #offmarketdeals

So proud of our @sequoiarealestate Oakland office and how far we’ve come! Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." I can’t wait to get back to more normal days with this gang, doing what we do best - helping buyers and homeowners achieve their dreams - and supporting our community while we’re at it. Thanks for making our 2nd anniversary celebration so fun and memorable!

You know what feels better than helping buyers become homeowners? It’s helping your best friends become homeowners! It’s also picking out the guest bedroom for myself! All jokes aside, I’m grateful for the trust and opportunity to work my hardest to help the besties through this emotional roller coaster of a journey and I’m so excited for the beautiful home that they will move into soon! #milestones #newhome #finalwalkthrough #besties #bestfriends #realestatewithelena #sold #buyersagent #homesweethome #eastbayrealestate #eastbayrealtor #eastbayrealestateagent #sellersagent

SOLD Single family home in #Oakland! Represented the seller and coordinated all of the listing prep work so that our seller didn’t have to - cleaning, staging, professional photos, 3D virtual tour, and even meeting the locksmith to make keys for all of the doors are only some of what we do! Let me know if you are looking to sell or have questions on how we can help you achieve your 2021 housing goals! #goals #sellersagent #oaklandrealestate #oaklandrealtor #homesweethome #buyersagent #homesforsalecalifornia #oaklandcalifornia #oaklandca #oakland #eastbay #eastbayrealestate #eastbayrealtor #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #realestatewithelena #staging #3dvirtualtour #professionalphotography #singlefamilyhome #singlefamilyhomes

It’s always so rewarding to help nice genuine people become first time homeowners! It can sometimes be a stressful roller coaster of emotions type of process, especially if you’re dealing with the wrong people. Just make sure you work with a realtor who can calm your nerves and guide you through the home buying process smoothly! Congrats to our buyers! #eastbay #eastbayrealestate #alamedacounty #firsttimehomebuyers #eastbayrealtor #eastbayrealestateagent #pleasantonrealestate #pleasantontownhouse #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #collaboration #dream #justsold #yelpreview

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

OFFER ACCEPTED! I’ve been working hard for my buyers, showing homes, researching past sales for my comparative market analysis reports, and submitting offers, all while explaining the buying process to my first time homebuyers. My goal is to never push them but to guide them along the way and teach them about the different obstacles that we have to get through in order to reach that homeownership goal. Our offer wasn’t the highest and we didn’t have the best terms, but we still won over all of our competition. Who you work with matters! I’m so excited for my buyers. Our goal was to get them in their new home before the end of the year and now we’ll likely get them in before Christmas with a 21 day close of escrow! Yes! #homeownership #firsthome #dreamhome #justlisted #movingtime #thankful #offeraccepted #3cargarage #youragent

Get to know me and let me know how I can help with your Real Estate needs! Elena Wu Olzmann Partner / Realtor CalBRE# 01962989 Sequoia Real Estate ... 510.637.9532 Call x text [email protected] email www.elenaolzmann.com See more

Elena Wishes You A Happy Halloween! - https://mailchi.mp//your-neighborhood-real-estate-newslett

JUST LISTED! 1448 48th Ave Oakland, CA 94605 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Approximately 1,450 sq ft of living space Updated flooring, kitchen and bathrooms... New HVAC installed in 2019 See the 3D virtual tour and more at this custom URL www.48thAveOasis.com. Check out the link to see what I provide for my home sellers! DM or text me if you have any questions or would like to learn more about my home selling process. (510)637-9532. #oakland #oaklandrealestate #oaklandrealtor #oaklandcalifornia #eastbayrealestate #eastbayrealtor #sellersagent #listingagent #homestaging #homestagingworks #homestagingtips #homestagingsells #interiordesign #interiordecorating #interiordesignideas #homesweethome #justlistedoakland #realestatewithelena #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland

Your October Neighborhood Real Estate Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//your-neighborhood-real-estate-newslett

Prepping my newest listing to hit the market! First, I have the cleaners come in, next the stagers will come and transform the house (making sure buyers will feel an emotional connection when they come see it). Then I make sure to have professional photography and a 3D virtual tour shoot completed to capture its beauty in photographs and to provide a 3D virtual walk through of the floor plan to maximize exposure to the highest level! I provide a drawing of the floor plan of t...he house too! Can’t wait to show you guys how the staging will turn out! #oakland #oaklandcalifornia #dreamhome #dreamhomes #justlisted #justlistedoakland #oaklandrealestate #eastbayrealestate #oaklandrealtor #eastbayrealtor #oaklandlisting #oaklandlistingagent #oaklandsellers #oaklandseller #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #houseforsale #realestatewithelena See more

I got voted as Top 20 Oakland Real Estate Agents on Social Media! Thanks for the love, @propertyspark!!! #oakland #oaklandcalifornia #oaklandrealestate #oaklandrealtor #top20realtor #bestofthebest #sequoiarealestate

JUST SOLD! Seller Represented Multiple offers received Sold over asking price My seller is extremely happy - money in the bank soon! And it’s always so nice to see how excited the buyers are when I hand over the keys! This investment property is tenant occupied, so I worked directly with the tenants, seller, selling agent and buyer throughout the entire escrow period to make it as smooth as possible for all parties involved. The sale of this property required a lot of coordination, patience, good communication and teamwork, and I’m grateful my Seller chose me to be her real estate agent!

Final walk thru Buyers are happy Sellers are happy I’m happy ... 723 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda CA 3,056 Sq ft Duplex 5 bedroom, 3 bath Representing Sellers Need help selling your property? We have the most amazing support team to assist with the sale of your home. DM me today to receive a copy of my Safety First Home Sale Marketing Plan~ #homesellers #movinghouse #movingtips #alameda #oakland #alamedarealestate #oaklandrealestate #oaklandrealtor #oaklandrealestateagent #alamedarealtor #alamedarealestateagent #dreamteam #dreambig #dreamhouses #dreamhomes #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestateadvice #realtorlife #realestatewithelena

Just sold this spacious home to my wonderful first-time homebuyers! The new homeowners are sisters whose parents emigrated from Vietnam, having worked hard to provide a better life for their children, they ask for nothing in return. Knowing this, the daughters worked their butts off both receiving full scholarships to UC Berkeley, and now after working a few years have saved up enough to buy their first family home! What the sisters have done for their parents is truly inspiring. I am humbled that I get to be part of such a huge milestone for this family. And the look on their faces when I gave them the keys to the house... priceless!! This is what makes me love what I do. #realestatewithelena

Your September Real Estate Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//your-neighborhood-real-estate-newslett

Do you want to buy a house but can’t quite afford the down payment yet? Are you interested in owning a home and creating positive cash flow to help you build that equity? Well, now you can by purchasing investment property in other more affordable areas! We’ve invited 10 realtors from cities all across the country to share about the opportunities in their area. Our experts will provide insight on the growth they’re experiencing and what investment strategies work right now. W...hether you’re looking for passive income or potential for growth, you will get a better understanding of the real estate market as a whole and what’s possible during this time. For the VIP promo code, DM me! Guest Speakers: Atlanta, GA - Torrence Ford @ RE/MAX Premier Austin, TX - Christine Chau @ Texas Urban Realty Boise, ID - Amy Phillips @ Eagle Creek Realty Group Dallas, TX - Michael Seeto @ Seeto Realty Denver, CO - Brian Anzur @ Coldwell Banker Houston, TX - David Seeto @ Seeto Realty Las Vegas, NV - Alison Rachiell @ Power Play Realty Phoenix, AZ - Rita Litvak @ West USA Realty Raleigh, NC - Tiffany Elder @ Paradigm Properties #cashflow #learnhowtoinvest #investmentproperties #passiveincome #positivecashflow #investmentseminar #downpayment #buildequity #buildequitywithrealestate #equitybuilding #meettheteam #dreamhome #propertymanagement #buildwealth #buildwealthwithrealestate #buildwealth #learnmoreearnmore #sequoiaoakland #sequoiarealestate

My clients are the best!! This was a tough transaction in all aspects but I’m glad we were able to work through all of the issues and complications to achieve my client’s end goal: #homeownership!! # # #firsttimehomebuyers #firsttimehomeowners #covid19homesales #customerservice #customerreview #customersatisfaction #eastbayrealestate #oaklandcalifornia #oaklandathletics #oaklandcoliseum #oaklandhomes #sequoiaoakland @ Oakland, California

Sunny 2-Unit retreat in Alameda by the beach! - https://mailchi.mp//sunny-2-unit-retreat-in-alameda-by-the

Just Listed! Ideally situated in vibrant Alameda, this inviting duplex places you steps away from a diverse treasure trove of restaurants, shopping, and .5 mile to the beach! This gorgeous and gracious compound is a California oasis waiting to be discovered. The upper floor unit offers comfort par excellence with a spacious living room boasting bay windows and french doors, a formal dining room with sliding pocket doors, custom built-ins, and a fireplace. 3 light-filled bed...rooms, 2 bathrooms and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Includes a private patio with views of the surrounding skyline. Downstairs showcases another inviting unit with high exposed-beam ceilings, light-filled rooms, a functional floor plan with 2 spacious bedrooms and a tranquil bathroom. There is 2 car detached garage as well as plenty of on-site parking. This home is in proximity to a twice weekly farmer’s market, downtown San Francisco via a stress-free ferry ride, and a convenient bus ride to BART, Oakland Airport or SFO. 723 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA 94501 Interested in buying or selling your next home? DM me! #duplexforsale #investmentproperty #investing #cashflow #dreamhome #newlisting #justlisted #duplexhouse #homesforsale #realestate #oaklandrealestateagent #alamedacalifornia #alamedabeach #eastbayrealestate #eastbayarea #eastbayarearealtor #websterstreetalameda #rental #rentalproperty #homesforsale #homesforsalealameda

Last week’s #vrbo. We made #smores on our last night and enjoyed the vast outdoor space, vineyard, and stars #finallyavacation #littlegetaway #familytime #ineedayard #vineyardlife #sunset #stars

This is the Bay Area’s reopening update as of yesterday 7/9/2020 #updates #covid19 #covidreopening #bayarea #alamedacounty #contracostacounty #sanfranciscocounty #sanmateocounty #marincounty #napacounty #santaclaracounty #sonomacounty #solanocounty #staysafe #covidkindness

NOT a virtual background finally I got to work in the office today, and it felt so nice to be back! Can’t wait to open up the office again sooOn! I miss the team! #sequoiaoakland #sequoiarealestate #oakland #realestate #dreamhomegoals #beautifulinteriors #moderndesign #modernhomes #interiordesigninspiration #woodslats #woodslatwall #woodslatceiling

Yasss! Got my buyers‘ offer accepted for this newer build that they wanted! This home will be perfect for the newlyweds and their 3 little furry friends #firsttimehomebuyer #oakland #oaklandcalifornia #oaklandrealestateagent #oaklandhomesforsale #dreamhome #bayarearealtors #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaoakland #realestatewithelena

I’m not usually into silly things like this but I’ve seen this a few times recently & thought it would be fun to see what our intentions and words are for this NEW MONTH! What are your WORDS for JULY? Mine >> CONNECTION. BREAKTHROUGH. GRATITUDE. Yup, sounds about right ... #connection #breakthrough #gratitude #july #motivation #independenceday #independentwoman #selfemployed #realestate #oakland #oaklandcalifornia #happy4th

Summer Time Shine in July - https://mailchi.mp/6275e3f3546d/summer-time-shine-in-july

Together, we can do great things - let’s build stronger diverse communities for the next generation! #diversity #home #realestate #realestateagent #househunting #community #oakland #oaklandcalifornia

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A dreamy #tinyhome with good #landscaping . . . Photo via @amazon.designed ... #interiordesign #lofthouse #loftindustrial #loftstyle #homedesign #moderninterior #moderninteriors #interiordesignideas #interiorandhome #homeexterior #industrialstyle #industrialinterior #loftliving #loft #lofts #gardens #waterfall #lake #naturalrocks #upballoons #beauty #model See more

Look at this rooftop deck complete with built in grill! It would be so perfect for these hot summer nights.. wouldn’t you say so? . . . Photo via @coyoteoutdoor... #outdoorliving #dreamhome #dreamsetup #designerbackyard #backyarddesign #bbqgrill #hotsummernights #rooftopviews #rooftop #rooftopgarden #rooftopdeck #rooftopphotography #rooftopping #memorialdayweekend #memorialdaybbq See more

The Town’s Night Out is back to support #Oakland local restaurants, this month we’re giving away $25 gift cards to The Star on Grand! Come network with someone different every 15 minutes! Join our zoom at this link today at 4:00pm! Link: Tiny.cc/TNO #supportsmallbusiness #thetownsnightout #oaklandca #bayareanetworking #sequoiarealestate

Who wants to SIP in THIS house? . . Photo via @blackindesign #interiordesign #sleekhouse #sleekstyle #homedesign #moderninterior #moderninteriors #interiordesignideas #interiorandhome #industrialdesign #loftindustrial #minimalisthome #openconceptliving #privatehouse #woods

Would you live in this loft? . . . Photo via @loft_design_interior ... #loftliving #loft #lofts #interiordesign #lofthouse #loftindustrial #loftstyle #homedesign #moderninterior #moderninteriors #interiordesignideas #interiorandhome #industrialdesign #industrialstyle #industrialinterior See more

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! It’s my first Mother’s Day and I’m on a whole other level of understanding and appreciation of what mothers go through (at least for the first year of raising a child). Hope you’re enjoying the beautiful day today! You deserve it! #love #mothersday

We did the #DontRushChallenge with a real estate twist! It turned out to be so much fun filming and seeing the final product come together. The intention behind this challenge is to #empower women to embrace their beauty with and without makeup. Using our love of real estate, beauty and natural looks to show that togetherness is possible in a time where we all feel very far apart. #womanempowerment. We’re also celebrating our diversity and pride in ourselves! #culture #oakland #love #realtors #sequoiaoakland

Quick pit stop to check out this gorgeous East Bay view after picking up food to go! #sipweek8 #supportsmallbusiness #eastbay #views #grizzlypeak #covidkindness

We’re on Chinese news!

We did it! We fundraised and purchased $12,000 worth of masks for donation to our local hospitals. Our last drop off was to 7 different hospitals in the #eastbay! Today we did a large drop off at Highland hospital and I couldn’t be more proud of our team. Most importantly, we hope these donations will help our frontline workers stay safe and help #flattenthecurve during this difficult time. #covidkindness #maskdonations #areaageb #family #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #doitforthegreatergood #highlandhospital #altabates #oaklandkaiser #sanleandrokaiser #kaiserfremont #washingtonhospital #asianhealthservices

Positive vibes from my Sequoia family to yours ~

Congrats to my clients for closing on this beautiful home with roof top deck and bay views in the Berkeley hills! We were able to submit a preemptive offer after the price dropped and get it before everyone else! Thanks to quick thinking and a super clean offer, we were able to help another happy family purchase their #dreamhome #realestate #berkeleyhills #berkeleyca #justsold #bayarearealestate #homebuyers #buyersagent #sequoiaoakland #sequoiarealestate #realestatewithelena

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! - Check out my e-newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/c811f12534a1/happy-saint-patricks-day

Save the date! #AREAAGEB’s first ever Golf tournament will be held on September 14th at the private Ruby Hill Golf Course in Pleasanton, CA! Can’t wait! #savethedate #golftournament #rubyhillgolfclub #signup #detailstocome #eastbay #eastbayrealestate #realestatefun #areaa

Happy to learn about the future of real estate brokerages and agents! REvolution-Expo put on by Sequoia Real Estate!

Learning about the 2020 market trends with @areaageb this morning! Are we going through a recession? Are interest rates going down? Are housing prices going up? Is the coronavirus affecting our economy? #bayarearealestate #realestatetrends #housingmarket #lowinterestrates #coronavírus

Starting the year off right at @sequoiarealestate’s annual retreat where we gather to learn, collaborate and share knowledge with the best! #sequoiarealestate #sequoiaculture #dreambig #dreamhome #eastbayrealestate #oakland #sequoiaoakland #winecountry #newyeargoals #helpingfamilies

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2020! May this year be your best year yet - in business, love, and life! #happy2020 #blessings

Wow 4 years ago already, how time flies!

This year there is a lot to be thankful for! One in particular is the great people we are surrounded with that makes our office what it is. Without them, our weekly meetings wouldn’t be as fun, our rooftop happy hours wouldn’t be as lit and our town’s night out events wouldn’t be so successful. Our office is small and young but we have a lot of love and support for one another no matter if it’s going to be a good or a bad day. I’m thankful for each and every one of you. Love these guys!! #firstthanksgiving #thanksgiving2019 #dayones #thetownsnightout #sequoiaoakland #sequoiaculture #sequoiarealestate #thankful @ Oakland, California

Thach Nguyen came through and exclusively spoke to us at Sequoia Real Estate today! Thach is such a compassionate, real, down to earth man, to share all his rea...l estate secrets and how to invest smart! It’s all about that end game. Wealthy is new school, rich is old school. #mindset #longterm #time #people #money #deals #phukhau #givingback See more

Off market opportunity! DM me for more info on this cute little #2bedrooms1bathroom #singlefamilyhome with a garage on a #privatestreet in #Oakland! Newly updated. #freshpaint #newwindows #updatedkitchen #firsttimehomebuyer #dreamhome #newlisting #newfloors #newcarpet #stainlesssteelkitchen @ Oakland, California

Excited to work with this group of real estate professionals! Congrats to the new board of directors for 2020! AREAA Greater East Bay is here and dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market. #areaageb #areaa #realestate #nonprofit #aapi #housing #bayarea

Looking forward to an awesome 2020 together, promoting homeownership education for the community.

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Off Market Opportunity to purchase this piece of land for sale in Montclair, Oakland, CA. Close to Montclair Village, shopping, and schools. Images of home shown are renderings of what your dream home could be! Direct message or call me for more info (510) 637-9532 #offmarket #offmarketlistings #offmarketdeals #montclairvillageoakland #oaklandhills #oaklandrealestate #lotforsale #rooftopliving #dreamhome #newhome #realestatewithelena #oakland @ Oakland, California

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Real estate appraisal has three main steps, namely, visiting the home, comparing other similar properties sold, and writing a report. #RealEstateWithElena #DreamHome #NewHome #EastBayRealEstate #OaklandRealEstate #SequoiaOakland #DubNation #RootedInOakland #infographics #appraisal

Downsizing can be a smooth process if you know how to be organized. It is essentially about keeping things that you need and getting rid of unnecessary ones. http://bit.ly/2MIz3Sr #RealEstateWithElena #DreamHome #NewHome #EastBayRealEstate #OaklandRealEstate #SequoiaOakland #DubNation #RootedInOakland

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Having an understanding about the various phases of buying a house can be helpful in making proper decisions. You can have have a better grasp of what to expect. #RealEstateWithElena #DreamHome #NewHome #EastBayRealEstate #OaklandRealEstate #SequoiaOakland #DubNation #RootedInOakland #INFOGRAPHIC

Selling a house takes some considerable efforts like staging and marketing. It also requires the professional assistance of a realtor. However, there are some features that make a house easier to sell. 1. Natural light. 2. Fireplace. 3. High ceilings.... 4. Master bedroom on the ground floor. 5. Attached garage. 6. Waterfront. 7. Central air. 8. Large windows. 9. Soaking tub. 10. Walk-in shower. 11. Clothes washer and dryer. 12. Big closets. http://bit.ly/33GwFAK #RealEstateWithElena #DreamHome #NewHome #EastBayRealEstate #OaklandRealEstate #SequoiaOakland #DubNation #RootedInOakland

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