Meet Negar Souza

Building Community Through Real Estate
Broker Associate – DRE #01701667

Real estate is in Negar Souza’s blood. The daughter of longtime East Bay Realtor Feri Niroomand, Negar grew up spending weekends at open houses, learning the business from the inside out. “I used to go with my mom on tours, even during the week,” she recalls. “I learned first by watching, later by practice.” That early exposure shaped a passion that has defined her career for more than two decades.

After earning her B.A. in Interior Architecture from San Francisco State University, Negar joined her mother’s team in 2003 and became a licensed Realtor in 2005. Today, the pair form one of the region’s most trusted mother-daughter teams—combining warmth, creativity, and negotiation expertise to guide clients through one of life’s biggest milestones.

A Proven Record of Success

Over the past 20 years, Negar and her team have completed more than 450 transactions representing over $400 millionin residential and commercial sales throughout the Bay Area, San Francisco, Marin, and Lamorinda.

Their results have earned recognition across the industry:

• Top 1 % East Bay Realtors and Top 1.5 % Nationwide (RealTrends)

• Voted “Best Real Estate Team” in El Cerrito (2022 – 2025)

• Company-Wide Top Producing Team at Red Oak Realty

• Recipient of the Red Oak Manager’s Award for Excellence

• Members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, giving clients global reach

Negar also holds two elite professional designations:
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) – earned by fewer than 3 % of Realtors nationwide, and
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) – providing tailored guidance for clients 55 and older.

As a Sales Manager at Red Oak Realty, she mentors fellow agents and leads with collaboration and integrity.

An Approach That’s Both Strategic & Personal

With her background in design, Negar sees homes differently—she recognizes potential, function, and beauty all at once. Clients describe her as approachable, creative, and deeply committed, blending sharp market knowledge with warmth and humor. Every transaction is handled with integrity, tenacity, and care, ensuring each client feels both supported and understood.

Rooted in the Community

For Negar, real estate and community are inseparable. A proud El Cerrito Hills resident, she:

• Co-founded the Madera Elementary Foundation to enhance local education.

• Created a sports scholarship at Korematsu Middle School, keeping athletics accessible for all students.

• Donates a portion of every transaction to local schools and nonprofits, including Madera Elementary, Korematsu Middle School, El Cerrito High School, and the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation (JMP).

These efforts reflect her belief that when families thrive, the community flourishes.

At Home in the East Bay

Negar and her husband are raising their three children in the El Cerrito Hills, where they stay active in school, sports, and neighborhood events. Whether cheering from the sidelines, supporting a school fundraiser, or handing keys to a first-time buyer, Negar’s heart is always in the same place—helping others succeed while giving back to the community she loves.

Why Neighbors Choose Negar

• Trusted Expertise: Over 20 years of experience, 400+ transactions, $350M+ in sales

• Award-Winning: Top 1% of Realtors nationwide

• Design Savvy: Interior architecture background brings vision to every home

• Personalized Approach: Known for warmth, humor, and clear communication

• Community Builder: Founder, donor, and volunteer dedicated to local schools & causes

Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, or downsizing, Negar’s mission is clear: to help you succeed while strengthening the community we all share.