Strategic Advisors,
for Homeowners
Navigating the
Bay Area Real Estate
Selling your current home while purchasing another can create a complicated chain of:
Timing → Financing → Pricing → Negotiation → Moving → Closing
We'll help you every step of the way.
With 20+ years of local experience, Proven marketing, Expert negotiation, and one-on-one guidance from preparation to closing.
Find Out What Your Home Could Sell For
Free, no-obligation home valuation
Don't just rely on an automated estimate.
A home's value isn't determined by a computer alone.
We look at:
1) Recent comparable sales
2) Current competition
3) Buyer demand
4) Property condition
5) Neighborhood trends
6) Pricing strategy
7) Improvements that may increase your return
8) Your timing and objectives...
TWO REALTORS. TWO PERSPECTIVES. ONE TEAM.
Wayne Cory brings more than two decades of Bay Area real estate experience, deep East Bay knowledge and extensive experience navigating complex transactions.
Joseph Chen brings his own market perspective, multilingual capabilities and years of experience helping buyers, sellers and investors make smart decisions.
Together, we've built a business based on experience, trust, strategy and straightforward advice.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
Hear it from our clients.
RAVE REVIEWS
4.8 (323 reviews)
Seller
We looked at a few realtors from an online search and eventually went with Wayne and Joseph based on a very high personal recommendation. We are very happy we did. Everything worked well. They are very honest, professional (but frank), hardworking, extremely knowledgeable, and have great contacts...
By Steve Hobbs
Seller Penthouse Cathedral Building
Wayne Cory represented my wife and me in the sale of our downtown Oakland apartment (the top unit in the Cathedral Building at the intersection of Broadway and Telegraph). Wayne provided guidance on needed repairs in preparing the apartment for sale, arranged for staging, assisted with disclosure and paperwork issues, and helped set...
By Brian Baird
Seller
What makes up a good real estate portfolio? Good properties bought at the right time with the right price and a good realtor on your team who puts the deal together. Joseph and Wayne are your dream team to execute on your vision. I've worked with them for purchasing and selling multiple properties, and they have always exceeded my expectation even under the most challenging market...
By Tony Z
Homes we've sold
MARKETING PLAN
Exclusive TARGET Marketing
When it comes to selling your home, experience, strategy, and precision marketing make all the difference. We don’t just list your property—we position it in front of the right affluent buyers who see the true value of your lifestyle and are willing to pay top dollar for it.
Through our exclusive target marketing, we zero in on high-net-worth individuals most likely to fall in love with your home. This isn’t one-size-fits-all marketing—it’s elite, data-driven, and tailor-made to generate maximum exposure and maximum return.
Don't Settle for Less When It Comes to Representation
Some agents promise premium results while offering standard service—but that’s like hiring someone to sell a VW Beetle and expecting Bentley-level returns. The truth is, exceptional homes require exceptional marketing, strategy, and skill.
We don’t cut corners. We invest in your success with high-level marketing, targeted exposure, and expert negotiation—because your home deserves nothing less than top-tier representation.
We’re proud to offer a powerful, proven marketing program that doesn’t just list your home—it elevates it. Expect standout marketing. Expect extraordinary results.
Sell As-Is?
Homes that are updated sell faster and for more money. With simple, cost-effective value-added improvements, you can boost your home's appeal and attract more buyers. Make your home stand out in the market and get the best return on your investment!
Relax, simplify your life, we'll handle all the details of selling your home for you.
Transforming homes into irresistible showpieces is our specialty. With our expert services tailored to preparing homes for sale, getting them showcase-ready, and on any budget. Paired with our innovative marketing approaches, we don't just sell homes, we unleash their true potential, captivating qualified buyers and securing top-notch offers.
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Interested in what's happening in your real estate market? Explore local trends and opportunities. For insights specific to your city or area, contact us 510-689-9969 wayne.cory@cbnorcal.com
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CORY 
CHEN
REALTORs of COLDWELL BANKER
Wayne CORY 510-689-9969 wayne.cory@cbnorcal.com Lic#01431677
Joseph CHEN 510-305-1321 joseph.chen@cbnorcal.com Lic#01823606
English, Mandarin 普通话, Cantonese 廣東話, Taiwanese 台語
Serving The Bay Area Since 2004
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