MAJ Realtors

At home in the East Bay with experienced Realtors Alissa and Lissa Moon. Let's talk!

Buying and selling a home is a big decision, and it's our mission to ensure that you have a successful experience.

05/31/2026

Buyer Tip 💡

When house hunting pay attention to which items you can easily change vs which items cannot change.

It is easy to get drawn in by a pretty tile backsplash or designer light fixtures only to realize later that the layout doesn’t work for you.

I tell all my buyers who are trying to find a balance in their home search to consider a compromise on the things that can be changed instead of compromising on the things that cannot be changed.

That brand new kitchen will be old in a few years. But, if the layout and location work for you they will continue to stand the test of time.

05/29/2026

Looking for a special home oozing with design details, in a walkable North Berkeley location, and with a private mature garden?

You must see 1984 Marin in North Berkeley listed by our friends & colleagues and

🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms

Listed at $1.395m

Message us for a private showing! 👋🏻

05/27/2026

Family 🙌🏻

I have two kids (ages 15 & 13)

This is my oldest, Asher. He also happens to be the only one who lets me post pictures of him. His name means “happy” and there is no more perfect way to describe him.

My younger son is named Toby. He is the negotiator of the bunch. We learned early on that you needed to be quick to outmaneuver him.

This past week Toby was chillin’ on the couch with me when he said (unprompted), “Thank you for working so hard”. It took me by surprise so I asked him why he said that. His response was, “You work so hard and even when you are tired you are never too tired for us or your clients”.

I do work hard, and it felt good for that to be recognized.

I do work hard AND I protect my free time as much as possible.

In new client interviews I tell everyone that I don’t work Saturdays (non-negotiable) and I try to limit my evening work.

As much as possible, I make sure my personal appointments don’t invade my work hours so that my work hours don’t invade my personal time. It’s a constant balance.

I find it empowering to show my boys that you can be both a hard worker and a dedicated parent. Being a good Mom does not mean that I can’t be professionally driven AND being professionally driven doesn’t mean that I can’t be a good Mom.

I am very particular about what I model to my kids. I want my boys to feel empowered to build a well-rounded life for themselves in the future (if they choose).

How do you find your balance?

05/15/2026

Welcome to 7206 A Street, a charming Spanish Mediterranean home nestled on a cul-de-sac in the St Jerome’s neighborhood of El Cerrito. 🤩

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers bonus spaces for flexibility of living, all on one level, within ½ mile to Memorial Park, and the shops and restaurants at Colusa Circle, El Cerrito Plaza, and Solano Avenue. Enjoy two Farmer’s Markets within blocks of this home as well as Bart for easy commuting. And, the beloved local elementary school, Harding Elementary, is a short stroll away.

📍 7206 A Street, El Cerrito

🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🛁 2 bathrooms
📐 1,413 sf living space
🌳 3,600 sf lot

🔗 AStreetAbode.com for more information

Open this Saturday & Sunday
Stop by & say “hi” 👋🏻

05/14/2026

Welcome to 3421 Garvin - a charming Craftsman bungalow in Richmond’s sought after North & East neighborhood. 💫

The main house includes 2 bedrooms and 1 stylishly remodeled bathroom, while the detached studio ADU offers flexibility - all on an oversized 5,000 square foot lot!

📍 3421 Garvin, Richmond N&E

🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🛁 1 bathroom - main house
🏠 Studio ADU w/1 bathroom
📐 1,148 sf living space
🌳 5,000 sf lot

Open Sunday, 2-4pm
Stop by and say “hi” 👋🏻

05/10/2026

Some very exciting news!

I’ll be sharing more about the evolution of my business over the 23 years I have been a practicing real estate broker.

But, for now, take heart…we are feeling very fortunate and relieved by the recent changes. 🩷🩷

12/04/2025

✨ Home ✨

Updated inside-and-out, on a huge lot, with San Francisco city views and a delightful garden!

This beautiful north Berkeley Spanish Mediterranean bungalow leaves little to be desired. The main level has not a stair in sight and features tasteful updates throughout. Meticulously maintained and boasting a new roof and updated electrical (2025).

An ideal layout features two bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom, a charming kitchen with sunset views, a dining area and living room that opens onto a sunny backyard deck on the main level. Downstairs is an additional family room with backyard garden access, laundry room, and sweet full bathroom.

Even better, the yard at 608 Colusa is a rare find - beautifully curated and the perfect space for entertaining, enjoying bay views and the flutter of monarch butterflies, and realizing your inner gardener.

The location straddles two of the most highly-desired East Bay neighborhoods - charming Kensington and the beauty of North Berkeley. Easy access through tree-lined streets to local coffee, highly-rated public schools, and beautiful parks.

🗺️ 608 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley

2 🛏️ | 2 🛁 | 1,597 sf | 5,424 sf lot

Proudly presented for $899,000

10/30/2025

The “gold standard” is a *fully disclosed buyer*.

What does that mean? 🤔

It means that the happiest, most fulfilled buyers are buyers that know EXACTLY what they’re buying. Hence, “fully disclosed”.

When the seller’s disclosures are lacking, or if there is a specific material item that our buyers are curious about, it’s our job as agents to “matchmake” them with the appropriate service provider so they can track down answers to their questions.

As agents, it’s not our job to have the answers, but it is our job to advocate for our clients and make sure that they are satisfied and educated. Often times this means calling in a professional so that our buyers can hear from the source.

This morning, we invited local legend Nick Ridge to inspect a home with our buyers. We learned so much about the home, an hour buyers are only more confident about putting their best foot forward in an offer!

Shop dog: Jonni 🦴
Inspector: 🔨

10/22/2025

☁️ Dreamy ☁️

Beautifully appointed and spacious South Berkeley home features one-level living and a stunning garden!

Every inch of this home has been renovated (with permits) in 2025, and it shows. From the vaulted ceiling with skylights to the elegant wood kitchen cabinets, from the expansive en suite bathroom to the ideal layout, this home leaves little to be desired.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms offer space for all, and this home features ample storage both inside and in the gracious attached two-car garage. The verdant garden features spaces for dining al fresco and kicking a ball around, the perfect space to entertain and enjoy the indoor-outdoor connection!

Updates in 2025 include new roof + skylights, 200 amp panel and electrical, all new dual-pane windows, stainless steel appliances, new furnace, structural and seismic work per City of Berkeley requirements, and more!

🗺️ 3018 Mabel Street, Berkeley

🛏️ 3 | 🛁 3 | 1,423 sf | 4,800 sf lot

Visit majrealtors.com/onthemarket for more and reach out for a private tour!

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1758 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94707

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http://www.majrealtors.com/

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