Karen Starr and Brenda Schaefer

Karen Starr and Brenda Schaefer
- Email:brendaandkaren@grubbco.com
- Phone:
Forty-plus years of combined know-how as top-producing, award-winning agents have won our clients’ trust and our colleagues’ praise.
Working closely with buyers and sellers to protect their investments is our top priority. Driven to excel, we bring expertise and genuine compassion to everything we do. Our friendly collaborative style means you’re always in the loop. Clever use of today’s social platforms garners broad exposure for your home. It’s no surprise this blend of clear communication and thoughtful strategy nets record-breaking sales. And with backgrounds in real estate law, escrow, and title management, buttoned-up representation is a given.
Heart and soul merge with Grubb Co’s market share dominance when you work with us. Confident and proactive, we can’t wait to share our knowledge and enthusiasm with you! We look forward to being your trusted advisors in all things real estate.
Exclusive Active Listings
Oakland CA, 5025 Woodminster Lane, Unit 304
- List Price$474,000
- Address5025 Woodminster Lane, Unit 304
- TownOakland
- StateCA
- Bed2
- Bath1
- SqFt1,071
Exclusive Sold Listings
Piedmont CA, 1120 Warfield Avenue
- Sale Price$1,655,000
- Address1120 Warfield Avenue
- TownPiedmont
- StateCA
- Bed2
- Bath1
- SqFt1,328
Piedmont CA, 223 Park View Avenue
- Sale Price$2,785,000
- Address223 Park View Avenue
- TownPiedmont
- StateCA
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt2,152
Berkeley CA, 454 Vincente Avenue
- Sale Price$1,956,000
- Address454 Vincente Avenue
- TownBerkeley
- StateCA
- Bed3
- Bath3
- SqFt2,167
Piedmont CA, 231 San Carlos Avenue
- Sale Price$2,075,000
- Address231 San Carlos Avenue
- TownPiedmont
- StateCA
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,895
Piedmont CA, 307 El Cerrito Avenue
- Sale Price$2,100,000
- Address307 El Cerrito Avenue
- TownPiedmont
- StateCA
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt2,483
Oakland CA, 2207 Manzanita Drive
- Sale Price$2,150,000
- Address2207 Manzanita Drive
- TownOakland
- StateCA
- Bed4
- Bath3
- SqFt3,293
Testimonials
Brenda was an incredible guide through the housing market. As a first-time home buyer, she made sure every step was clear and introduced me to all the different minds involved in the process. During my home-buying journey, she provided me with many personalized options that each would have been great for me, and my offer was finally accepted on one that I would have normally never have imagined obtaining. She wrote offers quickly, communicated perfectly, was able to sell "me" as a buyer to the sellers, and was an extra set of eyes on tasks that were my own responsibility. I had spoken to some real estate agents in the past who were "meh", but I would recommend Brenda to absolutely anyone!
The Grubb Co.
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