Serving the entire East Bay, Andrew personally oversees every aspect of each transaction and provides the finest service possible to individuals for whom professionalism and discretion are of the utmost importance. He has been a residential broker for the past 21 years.
Andrew attended New York University, where he studied art history and film. He then earned and MBA in finance and accounting from NYU’s Stern School of Business. After graduation, Andrew worked as a commercial real estate broker in Chicago. During that time, he attended law school in the evening and, after graduating, practiced real estate law for over 10 years, representing clients ranging from individuals and closely-held businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Andrew and his wife, Carolyn McNiven, reside in Berkeley. Their oldest son Charles, recently graduated from New York University and is living in New York City. James, their younger son, just completed his freshman year at Tulane in New Orleans.
Andrew recently co-founded a non-profit corporation that provides financial assistance to underprivileged children in the Oakland Bears ice hockey program and is reaching out to children in the various Oakland neighborhoods via a street hockey program. At Head-Royce School in Oakland, Andrew curated a student art exhibition commemorating the school’s 125th anniversary and he is the past president of the Parents Association and was a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
"Andrew's positive, low-key and warm personality made an instant connection with us. His deep knowledge of the Berkeley market, its controlling factors and current inventory gave us high confidence we would be guided well in our bid to purchase a home. Andrew's analysis and recommendations, supported by his legal experience, were spot-on for each step in the competitive negotiations. We got the property we loved at a price we felt was fair for all involved. We look forward to continuing to work with Andrew as our property interests change and expand." - Ken S. and Katherine C.
" . . . thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and support during the past year. We know the rewards weren't that great and we truly appreciate how you continued to give 200% even when I know we felt like giving up!" - Laura M. and Spencer W.
"The best part of our protracted real estate adventure was the friendship we established with you!" - Barbara and Max R.
"Thank you for your wonderful help and patience in our condo search!" - Sarah S.
"We were thrilled when you agreed to sell our house. You made the whole process as painless as possible. I know you worked tirelessly and we appreciated it. The best part of selling our house was making an incredible new friend! - Jessica and Douglas M.
"Thank you for all your efforts to make our transaction smooth and enjoyable. As always, it is a pleasure to work with someone of your expertise and professionalism." - Susan G.