Working with Brook Baird was an absolute game-changer for us, especially as first-time home buyers. Her knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market is truly exceptional, and it showed every step of the way. She not only helped us find an amazing house that we absolutely love, but she also made the entire process feel seamless and manageable. What really set Brook apart was her attention to detail and honesty. She sat down with us and walked us through the entire process. She took time to explore what our housing priorities were, and checked in with us throughout our housing search. She pointed out potential flaws in homes that other agents might have overlooked or hidden, which gave us total confidence that we were making the right decision. During escrow, she was incredibly supportive, responsive, and proactive—always making sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Brook is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but she genuinely cares about her clients. She is kind and truly listens. Her approach is collaborative, while empowering her clients to make informed decisions. It’s safe to say we never could have done this without her. From identifying exactly what we were looking for to navigating negotiations and closing the deal, Brook made everything feel effortless. Her skills and expertise were invaluable in securing our home! We enthusiastically recommend Brook! Seth and Abigail

Brook Baird was an exceptional agent from start to close - we can’t recommend her highly enough! Brook is deeply knowledgeable about the Berkeley market, she has a very good eye for what matters in a house (and what doesn’t), and she is incredibly well connected. She was proactive at every step, always thinking a few moves ahead, and she was very responsive (and patient). Brook went above and beyond to make sure we were able to close on our dream home. We are confident that we would not have been able to secure our home without her advice and wisdom in such a difficult market. She shepherded us through each of the steps, helped us to make smart decisions quickly, and made the whole process much more manageable than we expected. On top of all that, Brook is simply a wonderful person. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have worked with Brook, and we would call her again in a heartbeat.

Brook Baird was 1) knowledgeable 2) professional 3) available. I was referred to Brook by a non profit org that manages Below Market Rate Homes, which is one of her specialties. After our first conversation I felt a sigh of relief and that finally I had someone on my side who knew what they were doing. She is a wonderful advocate and has a team behind her for any back up necessary. Brook and Red Oak are a class act. Highly recommended. With Brook, you are in good hands with such an important asset - your property! Brook is a gem in the greater Bay Area, especially for BMR homes, for either buyers or sellers. 10/10

I’m so happy we found Brook to help us buy our home! Brook was recommended to us as someone who had successfully helped other people buy a first home. She skillfully navigated so many hurdles - the high prices of desirable neighborhoods in the East Bay; our complex lists of needs, wants, and dreams; and the UC Berkeley MOP loan program, with all its own bureaucracy. Through it all she was a knowledgable expert, an intuitive guide, and a caring friend. We ended up buying a home that was in a better location that we imagined possible and had everything we were chasing. She’s listened and patiently answered all of our questions and provided numerous recommendations and ideas when we’ve needed them. Thank you Brook - you really made our dreams come true!