I’ve been a trusted advisor, advocate, and teacher to over 100 families as they bought or sold their home…

And I’ve lived in over 40 houses. 

I was born to Brazilian immigrants, here in the United States. Growing up, my family life was loving, but some years we moved three or four times as my parents figured things out. 

Home was family. But it wasn't a place.  And I always wanted it to be. 

That’s why I don’t just help families find their house. I help them
come home

My husband also lived in a lot of different places growing up. So when we got married, we saved up, and - a few years later - bought a house. A home.
Our home in the East Bay holds so much more than just walls, clothes, and furniture. It’s a place for our two young kids to grow up. It’s an expression of our family, symbolizing the love and security we feel together. 

Now you’re moving to the East Bay for your family. 
You need more space. Maybe you just got married, you’re pregnant with your second child, or you just had your first. Or maybe you’re selling your home because you need to relocate or it’s time to upgrade.
Regardless, you’re at an important life transition. 

I love being there for my clients in those BIG moments of their lives.

The whole process of buying or selling a house can be overwhelming, emotional, and confusing. It’s easy for even SMART people to get caught up and stuck.
And, in almost a decade of doing this, I’ve found that often what people actually want is NOT what they start off looking at. 
You’re intelligent and capable. What you need most is the context to make great decisions. I can’t give you that without first knowing who you are. 

That doesn’t come from filling out a questionnaire, it comes from building a relationship.

I help you look deeper, probe into your priorities, clarify the bigger picture of your dreams, and guide you to what you actually want. 
And then I help you achieve that dream.

What Do People Love About Working With Me?

  • I'm a STRONG negotiator

    From my past as an ER nurse, I’m a quick thinker, especially when it comes to making critical decisions while negotiating on behalf of you. I believe in protecting your money. I translate up-to-date market information into winning strategies and find negotiation most effective when it’s based on human touch and building relationships. 

  • My clients become family

    When we work together, I get to know you, your partner, and your kids. You’ll immediately notice how engaged, positive, and enthusiastic I am! I call the East Bay home, and I provide context on the new life you're moving into - like how the school systems work or recommendations for a good midwife. If you want a detached realtor to look for a house, do the paperwork, and then get out, that’s NOT the experience you’re going to get with me. I frequently forge lasting friendships from client relationships. 

  • I make complicated processes feel easy

    In the role of trusted advisor and teacher for my clients, I’m gifted at breaking down the million moving parts of a transaction in a way that’s relatable and digestible. I’ll take you through a structured plan and process in a carefully thought-out manner. People who’ve worked with other agents often remark on how easy I make the process and how calm I can be in the midst of all the paperwork and seeming chaos. 

  • I respect my clients’ intelligence

    You’re savvy and highly educated. I know you’re capable of making the right decisions for yourself, your family, and your future... as long as you have the right information. I am good at providing that context and helping you understand how it fits with your life so you have what you need to make those big decisions.

Simone Koga helps savvy, intelligent people buy or sell their family home with ease and intention in Oakland, Berkeley, and the surrounding communities. She plays the role of trusted advisor and teacher to her clients, providing the context and guidance they need to make the right decisions for themselves, their family, and their future. Born to a loving family of Brazilian immigrants who moved around sometimes three or four times a year, she lived in over 40 houses before buying her own home. She knows that buying or selling a home is a milestone and loves being there for her clients in those BIG moments of their lives, whether it’s advocating on behalf of them as a skilled negotiator, breaking down the million moving parts of a transaction in a way that’s relatable and digestible, or translating up-to-date market information into winning strategies. In her decade as a real estate agent, she’s made over 120 sales, $100+ million in transactions, and consistently ranks in the top 10% of real estate agents in her region. Simone calls the thriving East Bay home with her husband and their young son and daughter, two dogs, and two cats. Her personal interests include hiking, gardening, dancing, and taking on overly ambitious Pinterest projects.