# Souza Niroomand Team > Souza & Niroomand Team is an El Cerrito-based East Bay real estate team affiliated with Red Oak Realty. The mother-daughter team represents buyers and sellers across El Cerrito, Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, Oakland, and nearby Bay Area markets. East Bay buyers and sellers, El Cerrito and nearby markets, mother-daughter team, residential plus commercial capability, design-forward listing prep, strong negotiation, first-time buyers, senior transitions, community-rooted, English and Farsi ## Agent Bios - [Feri Niroomand, El Cerrito Broker | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/agent/feri-niroomand): Directory profile for Feri Niroomand, a long-time East Bay real estate agent based in El Cerrito. - [El Cerrito CA Real Estate Agent | Meet Negar Souza](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/agent/negar-souza): Agent profile for Negar Souza of the Souza Niroomand Team in El Cerrito, California. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Pinole CA Homes for Sale | Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/pinole): Pinole, CA neighborhood page listing local homes for sale and Census-based community stats. - [Neighborhood || San Fransicso](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/san-fransicso): San Francisco property listings page with local home inventory, neighborhood demographics, nearby businesses, and school data. - [San Leandro, CA Homes for Sale | Explore the Neighborhood](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/san-leandro): San Leandro real estate listings page with local market inventory, Census demographics, walkability scores, and nearby points of interest. - [Richmond, CA Neighborhood Guide | Explore Homes](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/richmond): Richmond, CA neighborhood listing page with local demographics, nearby points of interest, school data, and property search tools. - [Oakland, CA Neighborhood Guide | Explore Homes for Sale](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/oakland): Oakland, CA neighborhood page listing homes for sale, local demographics, walkability, and nearby businesses. - [Neighborhood || Walnut Creek](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/walnut-creek): Walnut Creek neighborhood listing page with active homes, local demographics, school references, and nearby points of interest. - [Hercules | Neighborhood Guide | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/hercules): Hercules, CA property listings page with neighborhood overview, census demographics, nearby points of interest, and active homes for sale. - [El Cerrito, CA Neighborhood Guide | Explore Homes Now](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/el-cerrito): Catalog page for El Cerrito, CA homes, neighborhood stats, and nearby amenities. - [Albany, CA Real Estate Guide | Explore Homes for Sale](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/albany): Albany, CA neighborhood page with property listings, local demographics, schools, and nearby points of interest. - [Kensington, CA Neighborhood Guide | Explore the Area](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/kensington): Neighborhood real estate listing page for Kensington, CA, with local demographics, nearby businesses, and school data. - [Berkeley | Neighborhood Guide | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/berkeley): Directory page for Berkeley, CA featuring property listings, census demographics, transit scores, points of interest, and nearby schools. - [San Rafael, CA Real Estate | View Homes for Sale Now](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods/san-rafael): San Rafael, CA property listings with neighborhood demographics, nearby points of interest, and local schools. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyer Services | Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/buyers-services): Directory listing for East Bay buyer services from the Souza & Niroomand Team, emphasizing local guidance, negotiation strategy, and purchase support. ## Tools - [Free El Cerrito Home Valuation | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/home-valuation): Home valuation landing page for Bay Area Real Estate Connection. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Selling a Home in Richmond? Prep to Closing Tips](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/selling-a-richmond-home-from-prep-to-closing): A practical guide to selling a Richmond, California home, covering preparation, disclosures, pricing, local requirements, offers, escrow, and closing. - [Global Warming: What It Means & Why Change Now | Souza Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/global-warming-what-does-it-all-mean-why-change-now): A climate-change blog post outlines household actions that can help reduce emissions and environmental impact. - [Green Cleaning Methods for a Healthy Home | Souza Niroomand](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/green-cleaning-methods): A blog post on green cleaning methods and homemade cleaners for common household surfaces. - [Lender Questions Every Borrower Should Ask | Souza Niroomand](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/lender-questions-every-borrower-should-ask): A Bay Area real estate blog post lists ten questions borrowers should ask lenders before choosing a loan. - [Seller Advice: Home Preparation Tips | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/seller-advice): A Souza Niroomand Team blog post outlines home-preparation tips for sellers to reduce objections and speed a sale. - [What You're Actually Paying For in Rockridge vs. Temescal](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/what-youre-actually-paying-for-when-you-buy-in-rockridge-instead-of-temescal): A buyer-focused analysis of Rockridge and Temescal home prices, housing stock, and zoning changes near North Oakland transit. - [Buying a Home in Albany, CA: What to Expect](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-albany-what-to-expect): Guide to buying a home in Albany, covering older housing, compact lots, competition, ADUs, sewer rules, and condo due diligence. - [Everyday Life in El Cerrito: Parks, Transit Guide](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/everyday-life-in-el-cerrito-parks-transit-and-local-flavor): Guide to everyday life in El Cerrito, covering transit, parks, shopping corridors, food, and community events. - [Living in Albany California: Explore Bayfront Living](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/living-in-albany-small-town-vibe-on-the-bay): A neighborhood profile of Albany, CA, highlighting older homes, Solano Avenue, bayfront parks, transit access, and a compact small-town feel. - [Exploring Oakland Lifestyle: Food, Arts and Trails](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/exploring-oakland-food-arts-trails-and-neighborhood-energy): A guide comparing Oakland neighborhoods by food, arts, trails, transit, and everyday lifestyle. - [Prepare El Cerrito Home Sale | What to Fix Before Listing](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-el-cerrito-home-for-a-strong-sale): Blog post advises El Cerrito sellers to fix maintenance, permits, disclosures, and staging before listing for a stronger sale. - [El Cerrito Downsizing Guide: Plan Your Move Today](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/planning-a-smooth-downsizing-move-in-el-cerrito): A practical guide to planning a downsizing move, preparing an El Cerrito home for sale, and finding local financial, disposal, housing, and senior-support resources. - [Oakland Home Inspections & Contingencies Guide | Learn](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/oakland-homebuyer-guide-to-inspections-and-contingencies): Guidance for Oakland homebuyers on inspections, contingencies, and local hazards in fast-moving East Bay purchases. - [Richmond CA Real Estate Demand: Why Buyers Are Looking](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/why-more-east-bay-buyers-are-considering-richmond): Explores why East Bay buyers are looking at Richmond, citing prices, housing variety, waterfront amenities, transit, and first-time buyer programs. - [Lakeshore Ave's New Festival Is More Than a Party](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/lakeshore-avenues-new-festival-is-doing-more-than-throwing-a-party): An analysis of Lakeshore Avenue's new festival, vacant storefront strategy, neighborhood events, and commercial corridor prospects in Oakland. - [Berkeley Bungalows Architecture: What Makes Them Last?](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/berkeley-bungalows-architecture-history-and-everyday-living): Guide to Berkeley bungalows covering Craftsman features, neighborhood history, and ownership issues like permits, ADUs, and retrofits. - [Pricing a Berkeley Home: What's the Right List Price?](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/pricing-your-berkeley-home-in-a-competitive-market): A Berkeley home pricing guide explains comps, micro-markets, parcel details, wildfire risk, and the importance of launching at a credible list price. - [El Cerrito's Newest Michelin Pick Has Been Open Since 2019](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/el-cerritos-newest-michelin-pick-has-been-open-since-2019): An editorial guide to El Cerrito's restaurant openings, returning cultural events, neighborhood activity, and San Pablo Avenue's changing storefronts. - [Fourth Street Berkeley Summer: What's New to Know?](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/whats-actually-changing-on-fourth-street-this-summer): A Berkeley neighborhood update covering Fourth Street's retail closures, new food businesses, and summer events. - [Solano Avenue Stroll 2026: What's New Before the 50th](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/whats-new-on-solano-avenue-before-the-50th-stroll): A neighborhood guide to Solano Avenue's 2026 business changes, community events, and resident experience in Albany. - [Point Richmond Lost Mom & Pop Art Shop. The Neighborhood Didn't Miss a Beat.](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/point-richmond-lost-mom-and-pop-art-shop-the-neighborhood-didnt-miss-a-beat): An editorial look at how Point Richmond's recurring events and community institutions are reshaping neighborhood vitality after Mom & Pop Art Shop closed. - [Albany's Transfer Tax Vote: What Sellers Need To Know Before November](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/albanys-transfer-tax-vote-what-sellers-need-to-know-before-november): Analysis of Albany's proposed tiered transfer tax and what its market-based structure could mean for sellers before the November 2026 vote. - [The Fence, the Closure, and the 161 Acres Coming to Point Isabel](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/the-fence-the-closure-and-the-161-acres-coming-to-point-isabels-shoreline): An analysis of Point Isabel's proposed shorebird fence and the planned conversion of Golden Gate Fields into connected public shoreline parkland. - [What Changed on the Block That Started California Cuisine | North Shattuck](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog/what-changed-on-the-one-block-that-started-california-cuisine): An article examines how Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board expanded within their North Shattuck block in Berkeley. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for the Souza & Niroomand Team featuring client reviews about buying and selling homes in the East Bay. ## Core Pages - [Top El Cerrito Real Estate Agents | Souza Niroomand](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/): Bay Area real estate team website with featured properties, neighborhood pages, testimonials, and buyer-seller services. ## Other Pages - [Explore El Cerrito Neighborhoods - A Comprehensive Guide](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/neighborhoods): Directory page for Bay Area neighborhood expertise and local real estate areas. - [Meet the Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate Group](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/team): Profile page for the Souza & Niroomand Team, a Bay Area real estate group based in El Cerrito. - [El Cerrito Real Estate Blog | Souza Niroomand Team](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/blog): Souza Niroomand Team's Bay Area real estate blog indexes posts on cleaning, climate, lending, and selling advice. - [Privacy Policy | Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate Experts](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/terms-and-conditions): Souza Niroomand Team's privacy policy and terms of use for its real estate website and services. - [Contact Us | Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate Experts](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/contact): Contact page for the Souza & Niroomand Team with a message form and El Cerrito office details. - [Seller Services | Souza Niroomand Team Real Estate](https://bayarearealestateconnection.com/seller-services): Bay Area seller services emphasizing strategic pricing, custom marketing, and full offer-and-closing support.