About The Oliver Team - Merritt and Schuyler Oliver

The Oliver Team - Merritt and Schuyler Oliver

The Oliver Team - Merritt and Schuyler Oliver

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Merritt and Schuyler Oliver have been integral members of the Red Oak Realty family since 1998, specializing in residential real estate sales, including single-family homes and apartment buildings in the Oakland and Berkeley areas. Their mission is to serve as trusted advisors, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships by helping clients maximize the value of owning and investing in real estate.
 
Passionate about their craft, Merritt and Schuyler practice what they preach. They have purchased, renovated, and managed apartment buildings, converted units into condominiums, and either sold them or retained them as thriving rental properties. They currently own and manage a number of properties in the Berkeley-Oakland area.
 
Albany became home for Merritt and Schuyler in 2001, where they raised their two daughters, Kira and Melia.
 

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
  • California Association of REALTORS® (CAR)
  • Oakland Association of REALTORS® (OAR)
  • Berkeley Association of REALTORS® (BAR)
  • Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County (RHANAC)
  • Berkeley Property Owners Association (BPOA)
  • California Apartment Association (CAA)
 

Business Achievements

  • Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, 1992
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent, 1992
  • High-End Leasing Agent, Rental Solutions, 1995
  • Real Estate Sales, Red Oak Realty, 1998
  • Red Oak Realty Sales Manager, 2003
  • Residential Income Specialist, Red Oak Realty, 2007
 

Community Involvement

Through the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (R.O.O.F.), Merritt and Schuyler support local charities focused on housing and education in Oakland and Berkeley. Since 1985, R.O.O.F. has distributed over $1.5 million in grants. The Oliver Team co-founded and continues to coordinate the Annual R.O.O.F. Golf Charity Event, which began in 2009, to further these efforts.
 

Education

Schuyler earned their California Real Estate License in 1992 and has since completed advanced training in negotiation, commercial property analysis, real estate appraisal, contract law, property management, seller representation, buyer representation, and sales and marketing.
 
Merritt holds a BA in English Literature from San Francisco State University (1995). During her first decade at Red Oak Realty, she worked closely with the founding owner, Patrick Leaper, contributing to over 300 successful real estate transactions.
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Meet The Oliver Team

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Merritt and Schuyler Oliver have been integral members of the Red Oak Realty family since 1998, specializing in residential real estate sales, including single-family homes and apartment buildings in the Oakland and Berkeley areas. Their mission is to serve as trusted advisors, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships by helping clients maximize the value of owning and investing in real estate.
 
Passionate about their craft, Merritt and Schuyler practice what they preach. They have purchased, renovated, and managed apartment buildings, converted units into condominiums, and either sold them or retained them as thriving rental properties. They currently own and manage a number of properties in the Berkeley-Oakland area.
 
Albany became home for Merritt and Schuyler in 2001, where they raised their two daughters, Kira and Melia.
 

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
  • California Association of REALTORS® (CAR)
  • Oakland Association of REALTORS® (OAR)
  • Berkeley Association of REALTORS® (BAR)
  • Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County (RHANAC)
  • Berkeley Property Owners Association (BPOA)
  • California Apartment Association (CAA)
 

Business Achievements

  • Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, 1992
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent, 1992
  • High-End Leasing Agent, Rental Solutions, 1995
  • Real Estate Sales, Red Oak Realty, 1998
  • Red Oak Realty Sales Manager, 2003
  • Residential Income Specialist, Red Oak Realty, 2007
 

Community Involvement

Through the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (R.O.O.F.), Merritt and Schuyler support local charities focused on housing and education in Oakland and Berkeley. Since 1985, R.O.O.F. has distributed over $1.5 million in grants. The Oliver Team co-founded and continues to coordinate the Annual R.O.O.F. Golf Charity Event, which began in 2009, to further these efforts.
 

Education

Schuyler earned their California Real Estate License in 1992 and has since completed advanced training in negotiation, commercial property analysis, real estate appraisal, contract law, property management, seller representation, buyer representation, and sales and marketing.
 
Merritt holds a BA in English Literature from San Francisco State University (1995). During her first decade at Red Oak Realty, she worked closely with the founding owner, Patrick Leaper, contributing to over 300 successful real estate transactions.

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  • Had been awhile since I last sold a house, so was somewhat taken aback by amount of paperwork now required due, I'm sure, to past litigation. My advice, chose an agent with a strong history; one that stays alert to every detail, every possible pitfall. I owe a big debt of gratitude to a friend who recommended Merritt Oliver. Peace of mind is invaluable.
    — Dennis C.
  • Working with the Merritt and Schuyler team was terrific. They were knowledgeable, organized, strategic, and went beyond to help us prepare our home for sale. I can’t imagine doing it without them. Merritt was by far, the most engaged and easy to work with realtor I have ever worked with. She made the process go smoothly and she always brought a level of humanity to the conversation. I can’t say enough good words about her. She is amazing.
    — Adam W.
  • Merritt was our agent for a recent home purchase. She is professional and a skilled negotiator. The real plus is the contacts she has within the home improvement and furnishing industry. She was able to connect us with a number of reputable businesses when it came time to do some work on the home we bought. In a tough market like Berkeley, I don't think you can go wrong with her as your agent.
    — Jerome M.
  • I cant say enough good things about working with Merritt Oliver - having her represent me as my agent. She was knowledgeable, supportive, and deeply helpful. She was always available, even when an offer had to be developed when she was on her personal vacation - 3 time zones apart she was always there for us. She presented us with properties that fit our needs and made sure to follow up with us on how her searches were aligning with our needs and goals. She was always there when we hit a challenge - like the time we struggled to find home insurance and she was able to get us to an agent at the 11th hour. Above all, she was a joy to work with. We are...
    — Adam W.
  • Merritt did an incredible job. This sale was so easy for us. She just jumped on all the facets of the house that needed tweaking. Merritt identified that we would be in a better position if we got it on the market sooner rather than later. Miraculously she was able to get a multitude of fixes on the house in less than a month and got it on the market way before we thought was possible. Her advise was always right on. She was able answer any questions we had and address any concerns that we raised. The process was not only painless, but even kind of exciting and interesting.
    — Steven S.

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Red Oak Realty

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(510) 292-2000

Email

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Red Oak Realty | CA DRE# 00619098

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