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Meet Craig

Craig

Craig Ackerman

600+ Successful Sales

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For nearly 20 years, Craig Ackerman has been adding value to his clients’ home sales.
 
He likes to present options for broadening a property’s appeal through quick, strategic cosmetic resurfacing. Most clients follow his plan, allowing him to deliver the highest possible selling price.
 
He often sets new price records in a neighborhood. “But I don’t specialize in any particular district,” he points out. “My best practices apply everywhere, and I consistently sell homes with more offers and for more money throughout the Bay Area.”
 
A lifetime in home transformation and real estate
 
He started as a kid in the family business, working alongside his brother and father as they painted, replaced faucets, installed countertops, and cleaned up landscaping — prepping New Jersey homes to rent or sell.
 
Craig developed a keen sense for where to spend to attract buyers and how to negotiate so everyone wins.
 
Since then, he has earned a contractor’s license; has bought, refurbished, and sold his own homes; and has guided the refresh of hundreds of San Francisco and Bay Area client properties. To his great satisfaction, he’s helped homeowners, investment property owners, and developers, generating millions in additional profits for them.
 
His accomplishments include:
 
  • 600+ Bay Area real estate transactions completed
  • Top Agent Network, verified member since 2012
  • Five Star Agent Award for customer service, last seven years
  • Former licensed contractor
  • Author, “Selling Grandma’s House”
  • Certified New Home Specialist
  • Residential Construction Certified
International sensibility
 
After college and before Craig landed in California, he spent 10 years in Asia, managing sales of commercial flooring to Fortune 600 companies for Milliken. He often grabbed a hard hat and met with the designer and architect in a half-built high rise before the window glass was even installed.
 
Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China. Craig enjoyed working with people across borders and absorbing cultural nuances. He also acquired sophisticated marketing, team management, and interior design skills that have served him and his clients all through his professional life.
 
On the personal side
 
Above all, Craig is a family man and loves spending time with his wife and young son, from hanging out at home to travel and Little League games.
Peter N.
Buyer
Jay O.
Josh S.
Buyer
Thomas N.
What My Clients Say

I was very happy with Craig’s leadership as we sold my mother’s East Bay home. He managed the contractors and made materials recommendations. I didn’t have to go to the house for the makeover. I was surprised he sold the house in 6 days at a record price the week of Christmas.

— Peter N.

What My Clients Say

Craig looks at each property with a contractor’s eye—he sees hidden flaws we would miss that would cost a lot to fix. His other superpower was offer strategy. Craig convinced us to raise our offer and got us in the top three (of eight). Then he convinced the listing agent we were the best candidates.

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Craig has helped me buy and sell several homes over 15 years. As a trust and estate attorney, I’ve also asked him to sell clients’ probate and trust properties. He recently found the perfect Marin house for my family and budget. What separates Craig is his seamless process and thinking three moves ahead.

— Jay O.

What My Clients Say

Craig is attentive and detail oriented. We had very particular preferences, and Craig was patient with us despite our pickiness. He was also extremely helpful in helping us evaluate the state of each property we toured. On several occasions Craig pointed out flaws that we had missed but which turned out to be significant issues.

— Josh S.

What My Clients Say

Craig and his team were a pleasure. He is professional and knowledgeable about SF real estate, but also renovation work and how to fix up a home. As first-time homeowners, this was immensely helpful. He walked us through reviewing contracts and submitting offers, and never made us feel we were being sold something.

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Craig met my wife and I at the prospective home, walked us through our questions and pointed out the good, the bad and the ugly, without pretense. Craig had a direct line to the sellers and secured the home at a fair price given the intense competition. He does and means what he says.

— Thomas N.

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1081 W California Avenue

For Sale

Open House: 11/21/2024, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$1,994,000

1081 W California Avenue

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,474 Sq.Ft.
3001 Harrison Street

For Sale

$699,000

3001 Harrison Street

  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,840 Sq.Ft.
2906 Seminary Avenue

For Sale

$594,000

2906 Seminary Avenue

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,196 Sq.Ft.
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