# Talley Scott > Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates is a boutique, family-led residential team serving Piedmont, Oakland and Berkeley in the East Bay, offering handson buyer/seller services and curated marketing while affiliated with the Compass brokerage platform. Boutique family team; Piedmont/Oakland/Berkeley focus; luxury & architecturally significant homes; high-touch whiteglove service; Compass-backed marketing & Concierge; affluent families, design-minded buyers ## Agent Bios - [Talley Scott Oakland Real Estate Agent | East Bay Expert](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/agents/talley-scott): Talley Scott is a REALTOR with Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates in Oakland, serving East Bay buyers and sellers. - [Mindy Scott Oakland Real Estate Agent | Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/agents/mindy-scott): Oakland-based Mindy Scott agent profile highlights her East Bay real estate background, client-focused service, and current property listings. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Oakland Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home Today](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/oakland): Oakland neighborhood guide with property listings, local highlights, and demographic, walkability, and school data. - [Albany, CA Real Estate | Scott & Scott Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/albany): Albany, CA neighborhood page with local real estate listings, census demographics, and nearby schools. - [Alameda, CA Luxury Real Estate Guide | Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/alameda): Neighborhood guide for Alameda, CA real estate, with local-history notes, census data, walkability metrics, and nearby amenities. - [Orinda CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Market Guide](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/orinda): Orinda, CA neighborhood page with luxury home listings, local demographics, nearby businesses, and school resources. - [Lafayette, CA Real Estate & Homes | Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/lafayette): Neighborhood guide listing Lafayette, CA homes for sale alongside census, local-interest, and school data. - [Kensington, CA Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/kensington): Scott & Scott Real Estate's Kensington, CA page compiles neighborhood stats, nearby points of interest, and current MLS listings. - [Piedmont Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/piedmont): Scott & Scott Real Estate's Piedmont page profiles luxury homes, neighborhood amenities, and local market listings in Piedmont, California. - [San Leandro, CA Real Estate Guide & Homes for Sale](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/san-leandro): San Leandro, CA neighborhood guide with listings, census data, and local walk, bike, and transit scores. - [Berkeley, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Neighborhoods](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/berkeley): Directory page for Berkeley, CA real estate, neighborhood profiles, local data, and current property listings. - [Moraga, CA Real Estate & Luxury Homes | Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods/moraga): Moraga, CA neighborhood page featuring current property listings, demographics, nearby businesses, and school placeholders. ## Featured Properties - [5505 Kales Avenue, Oakland](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/properties/5505-kales-avenue-oakland-oakland-ca-us-94618-41115517): Rockridge bungalow listing: 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1,392 sq.ft. home at 5505 Kales Avenue, Oakland, CA. - [3925 Balfour Avenue](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/properties/3925-balfour-avenue-oakland-ca-94610-41116450): Listing for 1921 Craftsman at 3925 Balfour Avenue, Oakland - 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,837 sqft. - [Properties for Sale | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/properties/sale): Listings page showing featured residential and luxury properties for sale across multiple California cities, with search/contact options. - [Past Transactions | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/properties/sold): Listing of high-end sold residential properties across Beverly Hills, Malibu, Los Angeles, Woodside, with contact prompt. - [405 Linda Avenue](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/properties/405-linda-avenue-piedmont-ca-us-94611-41113694): Updated 2bed, 2bath 1,259 sqft cottage at 405 Linda Avenue in Piedmont, CA with garage. ## Buyer Guides - [First Time Home Buyer's Guide | Scott & Scott Real Estate](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/buyers-guide): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates presents a step-by-step guide for first-time home buyers. ## Seller Guides - [Expert Seller's Guide to Selling Your Home | Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/sellers-guide): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates outlines an eight-step seller's guide for pricing, preparing, marketing, and closing a home. ## Tools - [Mortgage Calculator - Estimate Your Monthly Payment](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/mortgage-calculator): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates offers a mortgage payment calculator with taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI estimates. - [Home Valuation | Discover Your Property's Value Today](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/home-valuation): Scott & Scott Real Estate's home valuation page offers a free property valuation request. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Alameda Island Living Guide: Local Insights | Talley Scott | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/a-locals-guide-to-alameda-island-living): A local guide to Alameda Island living, covering neighborhoods, housing character, waterfront amenities, and commuting options. - [Kensington vs Albany Homes: Best East Bay Fit for Families | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/kensington-vs-albany-for-east-bay-families): Guide compares Kensington and Albany for East Bay families, covering home prices, schools, transit, parks, and neighborhood feel. - [First-Time Buyer Guide to San Leandro Neighborhoods | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/first-time-buyer-guide-to-san-leandro-neighborhoods): A San Leandro neighborhood guide compares prices, transit, and home types for first-time buyers. - [Kensington Home Styles: Craftsman to Mid-Century Guide | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/kensington-home-styles-craftsman-to-midcentury): A Kensington real-estate guide surveys Craftsman, brown-shingle, mid-century, and view homes, with renovation and value considerations. - [Lamorinda Real Estate Comparison: Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/lafayette-orinda-or-moraga-finding-your-lamorinda-fit): A real estate guide comparing Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga by transit, housing, open space, schools, and lifestyle. - [San Leandro BART Neighborhoods Guide for Home Buyers | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/living-near-bart-san-leandro-neighborhood-guide): A buyer's guide to San Leandro neighborhoods near BART stations, covering commute convenience, walkability, value, and touring tips. - [Living in Piedmont CA: Local Guide to Life & Homes | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-in-piedmont): A local guide to Piedmont, CA, covering schools, parks, commuting, housing, and neighborhood life. - [Berkeley Sewer Lateral Compliance: Buyer-Seller Guide | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/berkeley-sewer-lateral-compliance-a-simple-guide): Berkeley real-estate guide to private sewer lateral compliance, covering inspections, permits, costs, timelines, and escrow strategies. - [Crocker Highlands vs Glenview in Oakland | Compare Now | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/comparing-crocker-highlands-glenview-and-oakmore-in-oakland): A comparison of Crocker Highlands, Glenview, and Oakmore in Oakland, covering price, architecture, walkability, and school context. - [Piedmont Home Selling Guide for 2026 | Talley Scott | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/preparing-your-piedmont-home-for-a-standout-sale): A Piedmont home-selling guide covering pricing, prep, staging, disclosures, and timeline strategies for high-value listings. - [Piedmont Real Estate Seasonality: Best Time to Sell? | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/when-to-sell-in-piedmont-understanding-market-seasonality): A Piedmont selling guide says spring and early summer usually offer the best timing, but preparation matters as much as seasonality. - [Claremont vs Elmwood Berkeley: Buyer's Guide | Talley Scott | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/claremont-vs-elmwood-a-berkeley-buyers-guide): A Berkeley buyer's guide comparing Claremont and Elmwood on housing, walkability, transit, maintenance, and resale tradeoffs. - [Berkeley Hills Home Buying Checklist: Buy With Clarity | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/berkeley-hills-homebuying-checklist-for-views-and-safety): A Berkeley Hills buying guide covering wildfire risk, access, slope, permits, and preservation considerations. - [Kensington Real Estate Agent Talley for Hillside Homes | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/ready-to-buy-in-kensington-work-with-talley-scott): Guide to buying hillside homes in Kensington, with due diligence, off-market access, and offer strategy. - [Living in Albany CA: Why Families and Commuters Choose It | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/why-albany-appeals-to-bay-area-families-and-commuters): An overview of Albany, California's small-city appeal for Bay Area families and commuters, highlighting schools, Solano Avenue, parks, housing, and transit. - [Berkeley Architecture Neighborhoods: Best Areas to Tour | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/best-berkeley-neighborhoods-for-architecture-lovers): A Berkeley architecture guide highlights hillside shingle homes, Elmwood, Claremont, Fourth Street, and buyer checks for older properties. - [Moraga's Pear and Wine Festival Just Got an Hour Longer | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/moragas-pear-and-wine-festival-just-got-an-hour-longer-the-park-didnt-get-any-bigger): A local guide examines how Moraga's Pear and Wine Festival uses Moraga Commons Park and the town's established civic-event infrastructure. - [Downsizing to Kensington CA? Know What to Expect | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/downsizing-to-kensington-from-a-larger-east-bay-home): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates outlines downsizing from a larger East Bay home to Kensington. - [Piedmont Home Selling Strategy: Use Compass Concierge? | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/should-you-use-compass-concierge-to-sell-in-piedmont): A Piedmont seller guide reviews when Compass Concierge fits, which updates matter most, and when to skip it. - [Piedmont vs Oakland Housing: Which Home Fits Best? | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/piedmont-or-oakland-hills-how-to-choose-your-next-home): A comparative guide to choosing between Piedmont and Oakland Hills neighborhoods based on lifestyle, transit, home rules, and wildfire stewardship. - [Orinda Home Selling Tips: What Buyers Want Now | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/what-todays-buyers-look-for-in-an-orinda-home): A seller-focused guide to the features, preparation, and marketing details today's buyers seek in Orinda homes. - [Move From Oakland to Moraga? Compare Lifestyle & Homes | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/thinking-of-moving-from-oakland-or-berkeley-to-moraga): A relocation guide comparing Moraga with Oakland and Berkeley across lifestyle, housing, costs, transportation, amenities, schools, and risks. - [Berkeley Hills vs Flats Homes: Which Fits You Best? | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/berkeley-hills-or-flats-how-location-shapes-home-value): Comparison of Berkeley Hills and flatland neighborhoods on home value, transit, zoning, risk, and seller strategy. - [Gourmet Ghetto & Elmwood Lifestyle in Berkeley | Explore | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/a-weekend-in-berkeleys-gourmet-ghetto-and-elmwood): A Berkeley weekend guide to North Shattuck and Elmwood, highlighting food landmarks, independent shops, parks, and walkable streets. - [Solano Avenue's New Restaurants Keep Landing In Old Addresses | Albany, CA | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/solano-avenues-new-restaurants-keep-landing-in-old-addresses-thats-not-an-accident): An analysis of Solano Avenue's restaurant turnover, civic support, longtime businesses, and seasonal events in Albany and Berkeley. - [Oakland Neighborhoods for Design Lovers | Explore More | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/oakland-neighborhoods-design-minded-buyers-should-explore): Directory guide to Oakland neighborhoods for design-minded buyers, comparing Montclair, Adams Point, Temescal, and Crocker Highlands. - [Downtown San Leandro Summer Food Events & Walkable Eats | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/downtown-san-leandros-new-openings-finally-connect-into-one-walkable-night-out): A neighborhood analysis of how new businesses are making downtown San Leandro a more connected, walkable destination. - [Piedmont's Summer Guide Just Became Its Fall One - Here's What Changes | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/piedmont-just-swapped-its-summer-guide-for-its-fall-one-heres-what-that-actually-changes): A local analysis of Piedmont's seasonal recreation guide, shared venues, registration timing, and upcoming community events. - [Things to Do Downtown Lafayette CA Fall 2026 | See What's New | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/downtown-lafayette-this-fall-new-tables-new-taps-and-the-weekends-to-block-off): A local real-estate blog examines downtown Lafayette's new restaurants, brewery, bakery, and major fall events. - [Things to Do in Alameda This Summer | See Local Events | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/whats-actually-happening-in-alameda-this-summer): A local guide to Alameda's summer events, changing business scene, waterfront activities, and fall calendar. - [Kensington's Fall Calendar Runs Through One Traffic Circle | Talley Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog/kensington-doesnt-have-a-downtown-it-has-a-traffic-circle-and-thats-where-fall-happens): A guide to Kensington's compact commercial core, fall events, farmers' market, and Wildcat Canyon updates. ## Testimonials - [What Our Clients Say | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/testimonials): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates' Oakland testimonials page is a placeholder with a brief work-with-us message. ## Core Pages - [Piedmont Oakland Berkeley Real Estate - Scott & Scott](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates markets Bay Area residential services and featured listings in Piedmont, Oakland, and Berkeley. ## Other Pages - [Contact Us | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/contact-us): Contact page for Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates in Oakland, with a lead form for buyer, seller, rental, and investment inquiries. - [Compass Concierge | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/concierge): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates promotes Compass Concierge home-improvement financing for Oakland sellers. - [Neighborhood Guides | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/neighborhoods): Neighborhood directory for East Bay communities served by Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates. - [Area Resources | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/area-resources): A directory of utility and service contacts for Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and Piedmont. - [Real Estate Blog | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/blog): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates' East Bay blog indexes neighborhood guides and home-selling articles across Oakland and nearby cities. - [Meet the Team | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/team): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates profiles Talley Scott and Mindy Scott and showcases recent East Bay home sales. - [Privacy Policy | Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates](https://scottandscottrealestate.com/terms-and-conditions): Scott & Scott Real Estate Associates' privacy policy and terms of use page outlines data collection, AI use, advertising, and opt-out choices.