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Jeff Gillett

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Jeff Gillett

Broker Associate – Coldwell Banker Realty

DRE Lic. #01158597

I love applying my years of experience and expertise to help my clients achieve their goals including a smooth transaction and the best possible price for their home.

Professional Experience

  • 25+ year Real Estate Broker, Manager and Attorney with residential and commercial expertise
  • Current - Broker Associate and Sales Manager, Coldwell Banker, Walnut Creek and Orinda Offices
  • 2017-2024 - Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker, Orinda Office
  • 2016-2017 - Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker, Walnut Creek Office
  • 2001-2015 - Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker, Walnut Creek, Awards included Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier, top 10 agent for the SF Bay Region, and #1 agent for the Walnut Creek office
  • 1992-2001- Vice-President, Commercial Broker, and General Counsel for GPL, a commercial real estate firm which owned and managed 500,000+ sq. ft. of office, industrial, retail, and multi-family real estate

Education

  • UC Davis School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1992 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing and Contracts Classes
  • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, B.A., 1989 Water Polo Team, Dormitory Resident Advisor
  • Pepperdine University, 1984-1986 NCAA Final Four Water Polo Team, Year Abroad in Heidelberg, Germany

Personal

  • Enjoy living, working and playing in Walnut Creek with my wife, Shelley & our 3 children - Kaylee, Emily, and Joey
  • Enjoy our church, skiing, scuba diving, the movies, and our big, lovable Newfypoo Darcy
  • Take utmost pride in applying my expertise to achieving the goals of my clients

Jeff's Area Sales

I have helped hundreds of satisfied clients buy and sell their homes, with the highest concentration as indicated on the above map in the cities of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, and Alamo. If you know someone thinking about buying or selling, I’d love to help them make their next move a tremendous success!

JEFF’S

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

I love applying my years of experience and expertise to help my clients achieve their goals including a smooth process and best possible price for their home.

If you have any questions about home sales in the area or if you are thinking about buying or selling to take advantage of the current real estate market:

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INNOVATIVE MARKETING

Pervasive and Persuasive Promotion of Your Home

I take a 360 degree approach to marketing your home and will give maximum effort to each aspect. From pre-listing preparation to my earnest pitch at the local broker breakfast and open houses, and maximum targeted exposure online, I will leave no stone unturned to attract the most qualified buyers to generate the most offers and highest price for your home.

This will include all of the following tools and more for maximum impact in marketing your home:

If you have any questions about our home preparation program or marketing systems, or if you know someone thinking about buying or selling:

TALK to JEFF, Your Friendly Neighbor and Real Estate Expert

Fix it Up Now - Pay at Close of Escrow

When it makes sense, our Realvitalize partnership with Angi’s List allows you to make many types of repairs and improvements to showcase your home in its best light and obtain the highest net price when selling your home without having to pay until your home sells and closes escrow or one year whichever is sooner. This is another great tool available to you in the 360 degree approach to preparing and marketing your home with the goal of achieving a smooth and quick sale at the highest possible sales price.

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Home Search

Use my advanced RealScout home search platform to search for homes using the same search criteria available to Realtors on the MLS:

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My Home's Value

See your homes value range according to the online automated valuation models “AVMs” or request a custom, detailed home value analysis:

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Testimonials

WHAT JEFF'S CLIENTS SAY

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

Jeff offered far more than expected when helping sell our home. His knowledge and expertise of not only the Walnut Creek area, but everything that is going on all around the Bay Area helped us close at a price much, much higher than we ever hoped. Furthermore, we moved out of state and were not able to attend to the details of preparing the home for sale, including staging, cleaning, landscaping, small fixes here and there painting, etc. He coordinated everything and allowed us to just sit back and enjoy the process. I strongly recommend Jeff Gillett to anyone selling a home in the Bay Area. And, if you are in the market to purchase, I can attest to his familiarity and knowledge of the entire Bay Area.

Roy Lenning

Sold a Single Family home in Walnut creek, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

When we decided that it was time to downsize. we engaged Jeff after a lengthy interview with him. We were impressed by his professionalism and the extent of this internet connections. He guided us through the process of getting the house ready for marketing. The photographs he secured and posted online were excellent. The ultimate buyer was first attracted to the house by the online pictures. We had many broker and prospective visitors on the open house days. We received multiple offers and most over the asking price. Jeff’s advised and guided throughout the eight month process. We had a lot work involve in getting the 2400 square foot plus residence and half acre property ready and it was all worthwhile. The great results of it all would not have been possible without Jeff’s involvement as the listing broker. We would have no reservations in engaging him again.

lwalker0415

Sold a home in Walnut Creek, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

Our experience with Jeff was amazing, Looked at 30 some house with us and never pressured us to buy anything.. provided the needed information, always on time. Listen to what we wanted and needed and showed us the right houses.

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Bought and sold a Single Family home in Alamo, CA

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

We’ve worked with Jeff over the last 11 years as we sold/bought 3 homes. He knows the area well and is great at the technical side too. The best part about him is that he is trustworthy – his advice is sound and shows he puts the client first. I can’t say enough good things about him!

lauren5894664

Bought a Single Family home in Walnut creek, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

Jeff did a great job with this sale of my father’s long-time house. His advise was good and right on, including that we do the simple updating that showed the house well, that we stage the house, etc. We received 8 offers in the first week and negotiated a very good result. Jeff was prompt, responded quickly, was professional, etc. I highly recommend Jeff and his team!

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Sold a Single Family home in Lime ridge, Concord, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

Jeff and his entire team did a terrific job in helping us sell our house. From the photographs, publicity, staging, to office assistance, all were very professional, and were great to work with! I would not hesitate to recommend Jeff to anyone who desires a positive experience with excellent results in home sales.

bsmattern2007

Sold a Single Family home in Walnut creek, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

Clearly understood our needs and was terrific in his ability to work with both myself and my son while my husband was in intensive care during all this. Jeff was polite and especially professional and could express his compassion without going over-board or appearing insincere but always caring.

Tommy Spader

Sold a Single Family home in Lafayette, CA.

Highly likely to recommend 5.0

I have worked with Jeff on Several transactions, both as a buyer and seller, and have always been pleased with the process. I have also referred him to several friends and family members that have had positive experiences as well. I highly recommend him.

junebatiste

Bought a Single Family home in Lafayette, CA.

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DRE Lic. #01158597

Disclaimer: Jeff Gillett is a licensed Real Estate Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty. All real estate services are provided in affiliation with Coldwell Banker Realty, an independently owned and operated brokerage. Listings displayed on this website are sourced from the IDX feed of RealScout and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Information is subject to change without notice. Buyers and sellers are encouraged to verify all property details with a licensed real estate professional. Coldwell Banker Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

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