Eastside West ~ Becky Cusack, Broker

Working with Becky Cusack to sell a family property in the Gold Coast of Alameda was a wonderful experience. This sale required a great deal of sensitivity and strategy, and Becky handled every aspect with care, professionalism, and heart. She helped in preparing the property for market and launched a beautifully executed marketing campaign resulting in multiple offers well over the listing price after just 11 days on the market. She then negotiated with the buyers to bring us a clean offer at top dollar. Her knowledge of the area is exceptional which was invaluable in all aspects of the sale. Since our entire family lives out of town, Becky became our boots on the ground—overseeing everything from vendor coordination to last-minute details, always going above and beyond the typical role of a Real Estate Broker. Her communication was consistent, clear, and compassionate, and she guided us through every step of the process with integrity and grace. We are incredibly grateful for her support, her strategic mindset, and the kindness she extended to our family. We would recommend Becky wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a true partner in their real estate journey—someone with the skills to deliver results and the heart to make it feel personal.

We partnered with Becky in a long term strategy to upgrade to the perfect home. We were willing to be patient and wait for the perfect opportunity, and Becky was on-board for the journey with us. We planned to sell our current home once we had moved into our new place. We finally found the perfect place and Becky was strategic in helping us write and submit an offer the day before offers were due and we got it accepted! Becky then came to us with a plan that could save us a lot of money. She proposed that we prepare to sell our current house while we were on vacation the following week - she said that the market was HOT and that she thought that if we moved quickly we could get $100,000 more than we initially thought and that if we waited, that might not be the case. In just 1 day, Becky utilized her network to bring us a non-contingent offer with a rent-back that would allow us to close at our target price on our current home, allowing us to secure a more favorable mortgage and avoid a costly bridge loan. We loved working with Becky and consider her a friend and valued counselor. She is strategic, organized, tenacious, and strikes the perfect balance between listening to your needs and challenging assumptions to expand options we didn’t know were possible. We cannot recommend Becky enough! —Mark & Heather K.

Parting with this fine old Victorian was hard, as it had been in the family for over 50 years-- but it was time. Becky stood out from our short list of Realtor candidates, and we were never disappointed in our choice. She made the complex selling process a breeze for us, keeping us informed every step of the way--her patience and good humor were added benefits! As promised, she quickly manifested the perfect buyers for the home.

As the child of a railroad worker, you know it takes a lot of individuals to successfully get a train to the right location at the right time. Becky Cusack was the star that performed every job to sell our home. As the dispatcher she created the to-do list, scheduled every due date, and monitored our progress. As the conductor she coordinated with every workperson required to get our home in perfect condition and worked with all closing personnel to move a mountain of (virtual) paperwork. Finally, as the engineer she not only drove the process but helped us navigate the myriad of signals and challenges that inevitably crossed our path. Our train arrived on time and over list price thanks to Becky!

We interviewed several realtors before choosing Becky and from the start she stood out as a good fit for our needs. She understood our goals and had the professionalism, experience, and confidence we were looking for. She said "take what you love from the house and leave the rest to me”. We handed her the keys to a house with many unwanted belongings still in place and moved out. She took it from there and organized everything - prepped the house, handled vendors, and listed the house in less than a week. We never had to go back. She managed the entire process with care and transparency, negotiated multiple offers, and helped us secure top dollar. Becky is a true partner. She communicates clearly, collaborates openly, and makes the process fun. We can't say enough great things about her and recommend her very highly.

Selling a family home is an emotional and complex process, and I knew I needed the right realtor to guide me through it. After interviewing five realtors, I chose Becky Cusack—and I’m so glad I did. From the very beginning, Becky made me feel comfortable and confident. She is truly an expert at handling sales like mine, and she assured me she would take care of everything. I trusted her completely, and that trust was absolutely the right move. Becky provided specific, strategic recommendations to ensure we achieved top dollar, and she had a well-thought-out plan to sell the property while being mindful of the holiday season. Everything worked out better than we could have imagined—we received six offers, and the final price exceeded our expectations. Navigating multiple offers can be overwhelming, but Becky took the time to thoroughly explain every option, ensuring I understood the best path forward. She was patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable, making sure my family and I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. Beyond being a top-notch realtor, Becky showed genuine care for my family, and by the end of the process, I not only had a successful sale—I had made a friend. If you are looking to sell in Alameda or anywhere in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Becky Cusack. Her expertise, strategy, and heart-centered approach made all the difference!

We met Becky about 4 years ago and we knew that if we ever needed to buy or sell a house we would work with her. We shared with her our real estate dream and we were ok to wait until everything aligned. We thought that we would buy a larger home and move out and then sell our current home. We finally found the perfect home in the Gold Coast of Alameda and Becky recommended that, as a strategy, we write an offer 2 days before the set offer date. Becky worked behind the scenes with the listing agent and we came to terms with the seller and made the property PENDING before the offer date. Becky assured us that we didn’t over-pay to make this happen. She was right—our appraisal came back even higher than what we paid! A slight curve-ball ~ our lender told us that we would need to be in contract to sell our current home (with a non-contingent offer) BEFORE we closed on our purchase, so our plans had to quickly change. Becky assured us that she could make it happen and mapped out a new plan that included “stay-staging” our current house and going live on the market while we went out of town for the weekend. She had a pricing strategy and a goal that was 25% higher, and we were nervous but we trusted her. Becky had us pending with a non-contingent offer at the exact goal number within 3 days! We moved into our “new” house and then our “old” house closed the next day. Becky was creative, strategic, and always optimistic and we all worked great together. We are happy to have her as our Realtor and our friend.

I have used Becky Cusack for multiple transactions. I would consider no one else. Becky makes transacting real estate painless. She's an amazing communicator, she's up to the minute in her market awareness and she shepherds the process efficiently and seamlessly. More importantly, Becky manages expectations for what can be a very emotional experience. Should I find myself in a position to buy or sell in the East Bay Area again, I will be using Becky and the team at Eastside West.