When navigating one of the most significant financial decisions of your lifetime, you deserve an experienced advisor by your side to guide you through the process and protect your interests. With an in-depth grasp of the local market and years of expertise, Cole insures you are not just keeping pace with the real estate market, but staying ahead of it.
Cole's adoration for the East Bay shapes his practice. As an Oakland native, he has a breadth of local knowledge to offer, with over ten years spent in the Real Estate industry. Before earning his Real Estate license in 2021, Cole worked on the employee-side at Compass. His background as a Compass employee supports his well-rounded knowledge of deal closing, while maintaining impeccable client service. Over the years spent in the office, Cole has created lasting relationships with, and been mentored by, many top professionals in the East Bay. He works tirelessly to match clients with their perfect home and close each sale as efficiently as possible, while also tapping into his extensive network of contacts as needed.
He has since teamed up with top producing team The Bahnson Isaacs Group. Through this mentorship, Anna and Stacey have helped hone Cole's broad range of skills, from contractual excellence to a creative edge in marketing. The entire team are advocates for clear communication and ensuring that their clients understand the process from start to finish. Together they create a patient, informed, and motivated team.
Outside of Real Estate, you may find Cole at your local soccer field competing with friends, or cooking something delicious for his family. Having grown up in Montclair, he now lives in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood of Oakland with his girlfriend and their dog Dexter.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"Buying your first property is always really stressful and a lot of work, especially for a young single person like I was, but working with Cole Nelson at Compass made the whole process so much easier. He explained every detail at every single step, from agreeing to work with him to signing the last forms and picking up the keys, and was always available for communication if I had questions or concerns. He outlined, step by step, what I needed to do and when. I followed his recommendations for pretty much every other person we needed to bring on - lender, condo insurance provider - and they all worked out great. I started looking in late October/November and got the keys to my new place right before Christmas! It's clear that he has a real understanding of the business, especially in the Berkeley/Oakland area, which is a notoriously tricky place to buy."
- MJ, Buyer
"We worked with Cole Nelson to sell our condo in Oakland, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From day one, Cole was patient, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. He helped us navigate every detail of the process - from preparing our home for listing to understanding offers and closing - in a way that never felt overwhelming.
We got an offer much sooner than expected, and Cole was instrumental in helping us think through the terms and negotiate effectively. He always made time to answer our questions and explain the technical aspects of the sale in plain language.
Thanks to Cole, the whole process went more smoothly than we could have imagined. If you're buying or selling in the Bay Area, you want Cole on your team."
Jules & Osai, Sellers
"Anna & Cole are an A+ team. They have quick, concise, accurate communication. They followed through perfectly on every thing they committed to do. They have smart ideas on how to approach the entire selling process. They are knowledgable about the nitty gritty details of home repair (as demonstrated through some repairs we completed prior to the sale) and the art of negotiation and marketing. I expect A+ work from everyone I do business with and sadly I don't offer as many positive reviews as I would like, BUT it is my pleasure to leave this positive review: I would absolutely do business with Anna and Cole again!"
- Ryan, Seller
