Kurt Piper

Broker Associate | Senior Real Estate Advisor | REALTOR®
DRE #01130308 | Kurt Piper Group at Compass

Lamorinda Real Estate | Lafayette • Moraga • Orinda | East Bay

Kurt Piper is a Broker Associate and Senior Real Estate Advisor with Compass, specializing in residential real estate throughout Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and the greater East Bay. With 30 years of experience and more than 600 home sales, Kurt brings clients a combination of deep local knowledge, seasoned judgment, and steady guidance through every stage of a real estate transaction.

A lifelong East Bay resident, Kurt grew up in Orinda, lived for many years in Lafayette, and now resides in Moraga Country Club. His roots in Lamorinda provide a perspective that goes well beyond market statistics. He understands the neighborhoods, homes, schools, lifestyle, and nuances that make Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda distinct communities.

Kurt and the Kurt Piper Group have been recognized among the Top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide by RealTrends from 2021–2025. Over his career, Kurt has represented first-time buyers, move-up buyers and sellers, longtime homeowners, trustees and families handling estate sales, and clients buying and selling luxury properties throughout Lamorinda and the East Bay.

One of Kurt’s greatest strengths is the calm, experienced perspective he brings to important decisions. Whether advising a homeowner on when to sell, determining which improvements are worth making before going to market, developing a pricing and marketing strategy, or negotiating a purchase, Kurt believes clients deserve straightforward advice based on experience—not pressure.

Experience & Expertise

Kurt provides comprehensive guidance throughout the buying and selling process, including:

• Residential sales throughout Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and the East Bay
• Pricing, contract review, and negotiation strategy
• Pre-sale home and landscape improvements
• Disclosure guidance and transaction risk management
• Vendor and contractor coordination
• Property preparation and staging
• Luxury home marketing and digital exposure
• Trustee, estate, and longtime-family-home sales
• First-time and move-up buyer representation

Local Knowledge. Trusted Guidance.

Having grown up, raised a family, and built his career in Lamorinda, Kurt's business is deeply rooted in the community. Many of his clients are past clients, neighbors, friends, and their children—relationships that have developed over decades.

Kurt is particularly knowledgeable about Moraga Country Club real estate, where he is both a homeowner and active member. His firsthand understanding of the Club, its homes, neighborhoods, amenities, and lifestyle provides buyers and sellers with an additional level of local insight.

Professional Highlights

• 30 years of residential real estate experience
• 600+ home sales
• Top 1.5% nationwide recognition by RealTrends, 2021–2025
• Broker Associate with Compass
• Founder of the Kurt Piper Group
• Lifelong Lamorinda/East Bay resident
• Extensive experience in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and surrounding East Bay communities

Community

Kurt has long supported organizations and community initiatives throughout Lamorinda, including Lafayette Partners in Education, the Moraga Education Foundation, and the Moraga Chamber Turkey Trot benefiting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. He is a former Lafayette Chamber of Commerce board member and founded the Day on the Green Charity Golf Tournament, which raised funds for numerous local charitable organizations.

Life Outside Real Estate

Kurt lives in Moraga Country Club with his wife, Kristi, who is also a member of the Kurt Piper Group. An avid golfer and fitness enthusiast, he enjoys cooking, great food and wine, fly fishing, and spending time with family and friends. As a longtime East Bay resident, Kurt doesn't simply sell the Lamorinda lifestyle—it's where he has chosen to live, work, raise his family, and build his career.

Kurt Piper | Broker Associate | Compass
Kurt Piper Group
(925) 818-8000
Kurt@KurtPiperGroup.com
www.KurtPiperGroup.com