Your Forest Retreat

Deep in Red Oak Realty’s secret Montclair vault a freak explosion of high speed internet exposed mild-mannered nerd SETH FRANKLIN to pure RED OAKIUM! The substance reacted with his suspenders and brokers license to transform this bearded geek into The REALTOR™! Able to complete complex transaction documents through intensive, skilled labor, Seth swore to serve his clients' needs with diligence and integrity, whether it be for income-producing multi-units, fabulous mansions, or the coziest of starter homes. Refusing to don a secret identity, he ceaselessly navigates the windy hills and hidden streets of Berkeley, Oakland, Albany and BEYOND, studying market conditions and available inventory for his clients.

So, okay, yes, I admit to being a bit of a nerd and geek. I am happy to chat about Star Wars ( Disney or the old expanded universe), MCU, golden age comics, science fiction, speculative fiction, alternative histories, and my personal favorite, TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. I think being a comic book Realtor is awesome. Of course, I am just as happy to get into questions of equity, interest rates, crypto currency, OLSP, days on market, and housing inventory. But the reason I like my nerd-doms is that I believe in what heroes represent: service to the community, unswerving standards, and integrity. I strive towards those ideals personally and professionally, while I wait for my laser eyes to manifest.

Honesty and forthrightness are my credo, so here are some disclosures about me: I grew up in Los Angeles, moved to the East Bay in the 2000’s and never looked back. I have made my home in idyllic Albany since 2013. I have a bachelor's degree in philosophy and studied improv with the Groundlings. I have a master's degree in education, and have officiated 5 weddings. I am a California-certified residential property manager (CCRM). I spent 6 years teaching English in inner city LA and in the East Bay. No, I will not judge your use of grammar in our correspondence, but I WILL help you write a great offer letter.

I am smart, fundamentally honest, and extremely helpful.

So, whether it's time to sell your home of many years, find that special spot to put down roots, or invest in property - wherever there is a broker's tour, an escrow opening, or a buyer crying out, "How can I make my offer competitive in this complex marketplace?"... There you will find — Seth Franklin— The REALTOR™!