Andrew Kosel has one hand on his cell phone when he describes himself as available to his clients-- because he’s expecting a call from a client.  He has been described as “a concierge realtor who can do and find anything” especially if it is in the East Bay. It makes sense that Andrew is joining a brokerage known for being the East Bay Specialists. He was born and raised in the East Bay, owns property in Albany, and lives in Kensington.
 
Andrew has held his real estate license for six years and, unofficially, has many more years of experience under his belt. Growing up with a broker and agent as a mom means Andrew had a couple of decades of “peripheral” real estate education before he deciding to become an agent himself. While making that decision, he spent time earning his degree in political science from UC Berkeley, succeeding in a marketing career, and cooking in an Italian restaurant. He still enjoys cooking—mostly Italian and French cuisine—but he rarely uses recipes now that he is away from the restaurant. He has, however, found the recipe for success in real estate—combine an excellent professional support staff of highly qualified lenders, insurance agents and title companies.  Add professional inspectors and contractors and an extensive network of affiliates.  Sift the data and analyze the options.  Voila!   The perfect transaction! 

Andrew believes that Real Estate must be treated like a business because there is no room for mistakes when you are helping clients with what may be their largest investment.  But the personal relationships with clients and support professionals are key to success.  There is so much involved and so much at stake in every transaction. Persistence and attention to each and every detail of buying and selling is a key ingredient to success.

Whether it is being on the phone with clients several times a day; helping to remodel a home for the best presentation on the market; or calming a frantic first-time buyer—Andrew prides himself on being available and prepared to help. He loves to discover, enhance, and showcase the “emotion of a home” and “the romance of a home” for his buyer and seller clients.
 
Andrew has already proven himself to be a competent, driven, friendly, and professional part of the Kosel Team.  He is truly an East Bay Specialist--and he’s always just a call away.