Carly Helgeson is a Realtor® with Prudential California Realty in Berkeley, CA.

As a Bay Area native she has made Oakland her home since 1985. She graduated from UC Davis studying Art and History and with parents in architecture and the arts; a career in real estate seemed a natural fit. Familiar with the local schools, neighborhoods and cultural activities throughout Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont she guides homeowners and homebuyers through the unique real estate market.

In addition to the outstanding service she provides to her real estate clients, Carly extends her energy into the community where she is fueled by the “good feeling” of service. Intensely aware of the benefits that real estate offers she is very active with her alma mater Holy Names High School in Oakland and as a member of the Junior League of the Oakland-East Bay she works to improve the lives of women and children in the form of monetary donation, ongoing volunteering and one-on-one tutoring at Hoover Elementary School in West Oakland.

As an advocate, a researcher, a creative thinker, and a negotiator she is committed to achieving the very best for her clients. Preparing to purchase or market a home presents certain challenges; challenges that she responds to with compassion, vision and practicality.

Carly draws from her lively experiences with people from all walks of life, perspectives, culture and education. This diverse experience is most unique to the East Bay and clearly makes it a place where people love to live- LivEastBay.com!

Carly is committed to providing a wonderful and memorable service to her clients. This business is serious. It can also be extremely creative; an idea driven business that enables her client to build brand new lives and where she compliments her clients dreams with her own integrity, creativity and hard-work.

Working primarily in Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany and El Cerrito she knows her territory and avidly stays abreast of the currents of change with city developments and neighborhood politics.

Her clients tell their friends and family about the care she provides. By being prepared and punctual she expects and receives the same from her clients.  Her clients are motivated and work with her every step of the way!

Owning a home in the Bay Area is a considerable undertaking... Carly understands that.

You want service providers who can provide and deliver reliability, commitment, and sound advice.

As your Realtor®, Carly is wholly committed to catering to your specific needs and expectations. This might entail explaining the process of marketing or purchasing, previewing properties, suggesting upgrades or improvements to market your home, or simply making certain that you have a satisfying experience.

You will feel completely taken care of with Carly’s understanding of local nuances, neighborhoods, research and negotiation.

You may be considering your third investment property, downsizing, purchasing your first condominium or hoping to own your first architectural landmark in the hills. You have BIG dreams and she will be right by your side to bring you closer to them!

Call her today for your initial meeting. (510) 868-1509.

Resources About Town(s)
Berkeley RECO and Seismic Rebate Links http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/energy/RECO.html
Oakland Rent Board http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/hcd/rentboard/landlord.html
City of El Cerrito Recreation Department http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation/
City of Oakland Parks & Recreation http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/
About Kensington http://www.aboutkensington.com/
Official City of Piedmont Homepage http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us/welcome.htm
Official City of Richmond Homepage http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/
Richmond Art Center http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/
Kensington Outlook Newspaper Online http://www.aboutkensington.com/outlook.html
Official City of Oakland Homepage http://www.oaklandnet.com/
History of Oakland http://www.historicoakland.com/

Oakland Unified School District http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us/
West Contra Costa Unified School District http://www.wccusd.k12.ca.us/
Piedmont Unified School District http://www.piedmont.k12.ca.us/
Piedmont Adult School http://www.piedmontadultschool.org/Montclair

Montclair Village http://www.montclairvillage.com/villageguide.htm
Rockridge Neighborhood http://www.rockridge.org/
The Dancing Tree http://www.rockridge.org/
Lake Merritt Rowing Club http://www.rowlakemerritt.org/
Jack London Square http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/index.php

Investment Property
City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent/other/other.html
City of Oakland Rent Board http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/hccd/rentboard
Measure EE - Oakland http://www.luten.com/oakland_measure_ee.htm

Search Media
Inside Bay Area (ANG Newspapers) http://www.insidebayarea.com/
East Bay Express Newspaper http://www.eastbayexpress.com/
San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/
Craigslist (Classified’s Online) http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
Berkeley Daily Planet http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Google Base - http://base.google.com/
Yelp – Read Review in Your City http://www.yelp.com/

Livin' the Green Life
Berkeley Biodeisel Collective http://www.berkeleybiodiesel.org/bbc/

Gift Ideas
Sagrada http://www.sagrada.com/
Urban Indigo http://www.yelp.com/biz/-4NIGnA2dLvU0_QqbUTZlA 

Dining Around
SF Chronicle Food & Dining Guide http://www.sfgate.com/food/
Old Oakland Restaurants
http://www.oldoakland.org/oo/directory.cfm?stid=44
Yoshi’s in Oakland: http://www.yoshis.com/
Chez Pannise, Berkeley: http://www.chezpanisse.com/
Bar Kitty’s, Emeryville: http://www.barkittys.com/
Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café, Emeryville http://www.rudyscantfailcafe.com/
Verbena http://www.caffeverbena.com/
New World Vegetarian http://www.themenupage.com/newworldvegetarian.html
900 Grayson http://www.900grayson.com/
Tamarindo http://www.tamarindoantojeria.com/
Estreelita http://www.laestrellitacafe.com/home_pics/home.html
Arizmendi http://www.arizmendibakery.org/
Samurai Sushi Boat http://www.samuraisushiboat.com/

• Berkeley Association of Realtors
• California Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
• Education Foundation Contributor
• Holy Names High School Alumnae & Board Member
• UC Davis Alumnae
• Mujeres Ayudando la Raza de UC Davis Alumnae
• Member of the Junior League of the Oakland-East Bay