About Dave and Carla Higgins

Biographies

  • Dave and Carla Higgins
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    888-627-4399

    It's a timeless tale of “love at first sight,” set right here in the East Bay Area. From the moment their eyes met, Dave & Carla knew they had found something special in one another. They had both felt similar feelings before, when each of them was first introduced to life in the Bay Area.

    “I fell in love with the Bay Area immediately,” Dave says. “But it was when I met Carla that I knew for sure this is where I was meant to be.” Whether it's a night on the town, dining in a fine local restaurant, hiking, camping or taking a trip to wine country or Tahoe, there's always something here to keep this unique couple excited for every day they share together.

    Finding Home
    Carla came to the this area by way of Ohio. An avid traveler throughout her life and successful businesswoman, she has been to every corner of this country and beyond. But no place has ever captured her heart like the Bay Area has. “From the city to the country, the ocean to the hills, this wonderful place continues to exceed my expectations everyday,” Carla says.

    Dave moved to the Bay Area to pursue a career opportunity with the legendary Ghirardelli chocolate company. A driven businessman, he was previously the manager of sales for the entire western U.S. with a major Seattle coffee company, where he worked his way up from being a store clerk to earning a top executive position. After several successful years with Ghirardelli, Dave fell in love. Not just with the area he now called home, but with Carla.

    A Great Team
    Dave & Carla made such a great team personally, they quickly decided to take it one step further and form one of the East Bay’s premier real estate groups. Combining their individual business skills and personalities with their shared love of the East Bay lifestyle, they have built an exceptional office of professionals to handle the myriad of complex details and loopholes that the modern days real estate transaction is faced with. It's easy to see how they are doubling expectations in the local real estate market.

    Whether you are buying or selling, Dave & Carla’s incredible teamwork and dedication to your unique needs will help you make the most of your opportunities. Specializing in the distinctive homes of the East Bay, they take the time to understand your goals and focus on what matters most to you.

    So, Double Your Expectations! Give Dave & Carla Higgins a call today and make the most of your move in the East Bay community.

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  • Carolyn Hopkin
    Team Buyer Specialist - Negotiation Specialist
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    510-773-4614

    As a 20 year Bay Area resident, I have lived in four different Bay Area counties, and I am very familiar with the unique features various locations have to offer.  As a homeowner and landlord of three properties, my personal background also has prepared me to help clients get their homes ready to sell and research and identify the best home for their needs. 

    I’ve spent many years developing the skills of listening to others and helping them through difficult circumstances.  The abilities I gained in my eleven years as a psychotherapist transfer remarkably well to allowing me to understand my real estate clients’ needs and assist them through the home buying and selling processes.  Also, my seven years as the director of a large department in a corporation (United Health Care) taught me the expertise needed to manage the numerous details of a real estate transaction, as well as negotiate win-win deals for all parties.Use this section to write about yourself - don't be shy - Why should a buyer or seller want to work with you? Do you have any certifications and qualifications? What sets you apart from other agents/loan officers?
    Areas of Expertise

    I specialize in residential real estate in the East Bay Area (Alameda and Contra Costa counties).  I help both buyers and sellers (including first time home buyers) and have extensive experience which ranges from condominiums, duplexes, single family homes, and large estates.

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  • Mark DuBois
    Broker Associate, Team Listing Manager / Buyer Specialist
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    510-595-7699 x85

    I support the team as the listing manager, making sure that all the T's get crossed and the I's get dotted. Detail is the critical component of a real estate listing that can often find itself with holes. My support role ensures that our sellers will receive unparalleled service as deserved.

    I am a real estate consultant. I work with New Home Buyers and residential Real Estate Investors. My goal is to be a resource for you...before, during and after the home buying and selling process locally and nationally. In other words, as part of the Dave and Carla Team, I am "Your source for all things real estate!"

    I am a broker associate with Keller Williams Realty, the forth largest real estate company in the country and one of the top in the bay area. I have lived in the East Bay area for almost 30 years. I know and love this community. I am a member of: Commonwealth Club, United States Air Force Reserve (retired), Reserve Officer’s Association, Epsilon Pi Tao (an Industrial Technology organization), National Association of Realtors (NAR).

    I have a background in athletics and service from banking, retail management and information technology industries. My competitive nature manifested in athletics, but now has a chance to flourish on your behalf. I'm used to winning, so I expect to make things happen and do. I retired from the armed reserve forces after 20 years as well, which has most significantly given me exposure to and appreciation for people from all over the world. In addition, I had been director for a non-profit program for 5 years called People Educating Teens for Empowerment (PETE), in which I worked with and coached youth and adult mentors in the Oakland community. I still donate a portion of closed escrows to either a charity of my clients' choice or to the education of youth in my local community. My friends say I am a good blend of friendly and determined, but what's most important to me is what I can do to help you reach your goals. 

    I leverage my team and network to provide my clients and friends with unmatched service and referrals to all the resources an investor or prospective home owner could need, including new home developments and out of state transactions. I am truly "Your source for all things real estate!"

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  • Donna Slack
    Team Realtor Specialist
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    925-200-4447

    Donna has lived in the East Bay since 1994 and knows the community and real estate. It is Donna's communication preservance and patience that sets her above her peers. By listening to her clients and using her knowledge of the inventory and contacts, she assists her clients in making wise business decisions concerning real estate. Buying and selling a home is one of the most significant financial transactions her clients will make and every transaction is handled as if it is her own. Her strong work ethic and dedication makes her the only real estate choice. "Call Donna Slack and Start to Pack"

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Paul Conrow
    Broker Associate, Team Buyer Specialist, Negotiation Specialist
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    925-330-6484

    Paul Conrow retired from corporate America as Senior Vice President, Visa International, responsible for worldwide telecommunications engineering and operations. During his 40-year career with various companies including Bell Labs, ATT, the Gap and Fireman’s Fund, he’s held a number of positions related to technology, customer service and finance. He’s a member of various boards including a fund raising charity sponsored by Harmon Killebrew (1984 Baseball Hall of Fame).

    Paul is extremely active in the real estate industry. He’s received the Affiliate of the Quarter from both the Contra Costa Realtors in Motion and the Realtors Marketing Association in San Ramon. He’s also the 2003 and 2004 Treasurer of the Women's Council of Realtors and is a licensed Real Estate Broker

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  • Theresa Ordonez
    Client Relations and Manager of First Impressions
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611
    510-595-7699

    They say “The Third Time is the Charm” and for me it definitely has been!

    Real Estate is my third (and final) career.  In my younger years I practiced Immigration Law in San Francisco for 8 years.  After having my kids I realized I wanted to teach so I went back to school and got my teaching credential and taught Spanish for 10 years.  Then 4 years ago I decided teaching was not all I wanted to do so I got my real estate license and taught real estate classes and embarked on my real estate career.  I was fortunate to have found Dave and Carla Higgins and have been on this fabulous team for almost 2 years.  Our team has great synergy and the proof of our success is evident in our every day interactions with each other and our clients.

     

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  • Michelle Foster
    Marketing Assistant, Database Support
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    4341 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland
    CA 94611

    Michelle Foster began her Real Estate career in 2000 working in Commercial Real Estate. While working in the commercial market she specialized in Property Management and Investment Offerings during which she was trained in the Sales and Marketing of Class A commercial buildings. One of the many job requirements was to digitally prepare and distribute Sales offerings as well as becoming a licensed Agent.
     
    Michelle transitioned her Real Estate license to the residential market after leaving the commercial Real Estate Industry to stay home with her children in 2005. She is still a licensed Real Estate agent but her main focus is assisting the Dave and Carla Higgins Team by using her unique talents in listing management, property marketing and database management. She enjoys getting to know clients and working through their specific needs to increase business. Customer Service is one of the most important aspects of working and she likes to add value by taking the extra step to ensure the job is complete.

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Contact Information

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Dave and Carla Higgins
Keller Williams Realty
4341 Piedmont Ave
Oakland CA 94611
Toll Free: 888-627-4399
510-595-7699
Fax: 510-217-3489
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