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The SMART Way to Real Estate.

Serving Lamorinda, Concord, Danville, Alameda and the East Bay for over 45 years.

Our priority is partnering with clients to help them make smart real estate choices.
We take a solutions-based approach to property, always looking for ways to turn setbacks into solutions and to help you achieve your real estate dreams.

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Featured Listings

Begin your search by looking through our beautiful listings.

For Sale

121 Brookline St

$2,395,000

121 Brookline St, Moraga, CA 94556

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
3,327 Sq.Ft.

Pending

75 Cleaveland Rd

$3,950/mo

75 Cleaveland Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

3 BEDS
3 BATHS
1,618 Sq.Ft.

For lease

Walnut Creek Furnished Rental

$6,500/mo

218 Avant Place, Moraga, CA 94556

3 BEDS
3.5 BATHS
1,843 Sq.Ft.

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Brightwork Realty Advocates

We know the East Bay because we live here.

Whether you’re buying or selling, we put our firsthand knowledge to work for you. We have the inside track on off-market properties and insight into every neighborhood, which means we can help you find a great home, whether you’re a first-time buyer or are moving up in the property market.

The Power of Numbers

108

2021 Homes Served

$ 150 M+

2021 Total Sales

80+

Combined Years in Business

40+

Zillow 5 Star Reviews

$ 500 k+

Funded Home Improvement

100%

Problems Solved

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Why Brightwork Realty Advocates?

We’re also experts at helping sellers prepare their homes. If you want our help to maximize value, our in-house client care team and ready list of contractors manage details such as improvements, staging, and presentation — before going to market. This ensures we get the best possible price for you. Of course, we are also happy to sell the house just as it is, or with just a quick clean and polish. The choice is yours.

Our stellar negotiation skills make us excellent advocates for all of our clients, and when the transaction is done, our goal is that all parties are happy with the result. We communicate honestly and openly with our BrightWork client community, and we love to share resources, networks, and opportunities that can help you build community and a brilliant future through real estate.

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Listings

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Communities

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Past Sales

Past Sales

Take a look at some of our past sales and the types of properties we represent.

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