# Anthony Riggins Team > A Sotheby's-affiliated, team-based luxury residential brokerage serving East Bay markets (Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley). Specializes in premium single-family homes and estates with full-service marketing, staging and project management to drive top sale outcomes. East Bay luxury focus, Sotheby's global reach, staging & project management, record sales & team-based delivery, sellers & affluent buyers ## Agent Bios - [Meet Cody Sims, Sotheby's Realty Oakland Bay Area Agent](https://anthonyriggins.com/agent/cody-sims): Cody Sims is a Sotheby's International Realty marketing director on the Anthony Riggins Team in Oakland. - [Anthony Riggins, Top Realtor Oakland Piedmont Berkeley](https://anthonyriggins.com/agent/anthony-riggins): Anthony Riggins is a Sotheby's International Realty agent serving Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley from the San Francisco office. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Alameda | Market Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/alameda): Neighborhood profile for Alameda, CA with demographics, walkability data, local points of interest, and active property listings. - [Orinda Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Market Insights](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/orinda): Orinda, CA neighborhood profile highlighting luxury homes, commuter access, schools, and local market listings. - [Oakland Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Market Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/oakland): Oakland neighborhood page pairing promotional local lifestyle copy with census, walkability, and active listing data. - [Lafayette CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes Market Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/lafayette): Lafayette, CA neighborhood guide with local stats, lifestyle notes, schools, and current luxury home listings. - [Piedmont, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Market Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/piedmont): Neighborhood guide for Piedmont, CA luxury real estate with demographics, schools, and current listings. - [Berkeley | Market Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods/berkeley): Berkeley, CA neighborhood page with market stats, local lifestyle scores, schools, and active real estate listings. ## Buyer Guides - [East Bay Home Buyers Guide | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/buyers): Anthony Riggins presents an East Bay home buyers guide with buyer representation, services, and recent East Bay sale examples. ## Seller Guides - [Sell Your Oakland, Piedmont or Berkeley Home | Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/sellers): Anthony Riggins' sellers page markets East Bay listing services for Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley homes. ## Tools - [Personalized California Home Valuation | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/home-valuation): California home valuation lead-generation page offering an instant property valuation. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Lafayette Neighborhoods Lifestyle Guide: Downtown vs Trail](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/lafayette-neighborhoods-downtown-vs-trail-living): Guide comparing Lafayette's downtown and trail-adjacent neighborhoods by walkability, commute access, housing, recreation, and micro-market tradeoffs. - [Lafayette vs Orinda vs Moraga: Which Lamorinda Town Wins?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/lafayette-orinda-or-moraga-choosing-your-best-fit): A Lamorinda homebuyer guide compares Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga on price, commute, schools, and neighborhood feel. - [Lafayette Downtown vs Hillside Homes: Which Fits You?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/lafayette-downtown-vs-hillside-which-fits-your-lifestyle): A Lafayette real-estate guide compares downtown and hillside neighborhoods by housing style, mobility, outdoor access, and permit considerations. - [Oakland Neighborhoods Lifestyle Guide | Find Your Fit](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/which-oakland-neighborhood-fits-your-lifestyle-best): Guide comparing Oakland neighborhoods by walkability, historic character, lake access, views, and privacy. - [Escrow Timeline Alameda: Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/escrow-timeline-for-alameda-homebuyers): Directory-style guide to Alameda escrow timelines, from offer acceptance through recording and post-closing. - [Downsizing from Oakland?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/downsizing-from-oakland): An Oakland downsizing guide highlights Wine Country and Carmel as appealing relocation options for lifestyle-focused homeowners. - [Alameda Sewer Lateral Compliance for Home Sales & Buys](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/alameda-sewer-lateral-compliance-explained): Guide to Alameda private sewer lateral compliance for buyers and sellers, covering inspections, costs, timelines, and escrow strategies. - [Crocker Highlands Real Estate 2022 Market Analysis](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/2022-crocker-highlands-year-end-analysis): Anthony Riggins reviews Crocker Highlands real estate, highlighting 2022 sales gains, neighborhood strengths, and 2023 buyer and seller guidance. - [Maximize ROI When Selling Your Home | Anthony Riggins](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/maximizing-your-return-on-investment-when-selling-your-home): Blog post on boosting return on investment when selling a home through pricing, upgrades, staging, photography, and negotiation. - [Berkeley Craftsman Architecture Guide for Home Buyers](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/berkeley-craftsman-and-brown-shingle-styles): Guide to Berkeley Craftsman and Brown Shingle homes, covering features, floor plans, condition issues, retrofit priorities, and preservation rules. - [Crocker Highlands & Trestle Glen Market Guide for Buyers](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/crocker-highlands-and-trestle-glen-market-insights-for-buyers): Buyer-focused Oakland market guide for Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen, covering prices, pace, offer strategy, and off-market opportunities. - [How To Position Your Alameda Home for Top Dollar](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/how-to-position-your-alameda-home-for-a-premium-sale): Guide to preparing an Alameda home for a premium sale with inspections, staging, pricing, and timing advice. - [March Activities](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/march-activities-in-the-bay): A Bay Area roundup of March events spanning the East Bay, San Francisco, and Wine Country. - [Oakland Commute Options Guide | BART, Bus & Ferry](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/oakland-commute-options-bart-transbay-bus-and-ferry-guide): An Oakland transit guide compares BART, transbay buses, and the San Francisco Bay Ferry for San Francisco and Peninsula commutes. - [Orinda Schools and Commute Guide for Families + Parks](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/orinda-for-families-schools-parks-and-commutes-explained): Guide to Orinda for families covering schools, parks, swim programs, and commute options. - [San Francisco Office Market Rebound & Bay Area Outlook](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/san-franciscos-office-market-rebound-signals-broader-bay-area-momentum): A blog post links San Francisco office leasing recovery to stronger Bay Area momentum and East Bay housing demand. - [Spring Market | Crocker Highlands](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/spring-market-update): Blog post on spring buying and selling conditions in Crocker Highlands. - [History of Crocker Highlands Oakland | Historic District](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/the-history-of-crocker-highlands): A blog post on the history and historic district status of Crocker Highlands in Oakland. - [Piedmont vs Crocker Highlands Homes: Which Fits You?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/piedmont-or-crocker-highlands-comparing-two-east-bay-gems): A local guide comparing Piedmont and Crocker Highlands homes, schools, taxes, prices, and neighborhood character in the East Bay. - [Selling Off-Market in Orinda: When It Makes Sense](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/selling-off-market-in-orinda-when-it-makes-sense): An Orinda guide on off-market home sales, weighing privacy, disclosure rules, buyer reach, and when full public exposure may be smarter. - [Discover Farmers Markets in East Bay - Explore Local Delights](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/the-best-spring-markets-and-farmers-markets-in-the-east-bay): A spring guide to East Bay farmers' markets in Oakland, Berkeley, and Montclair, with weekly schedules and location details. - [Living in Alameda CA: Waterfront or Historic East End?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/living-in-alameda-waterfront-vs-historic-east-end): A comparison of Alameda's shoreline neighborhoods and the Historic East End for commute, walkability, housing context, and planning tradeoffs. - [Berkeley Elmwood & Claremont Homes: Which Fit You?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/exploring-berkeleys-signature-neighborhoods-for-architecture-lovers): Berkeley architecture guide comparing Elmwood, Claremont, North Berkeley, and the Berkeley Hills for design-focused homebuyers. - [Moving to Crocker Highlands: Oakland Buyer's Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/moving-to-crocker-highlands-heres-what-you-need-to-know): A Crocker Highlands, Oakland neighborhood guide covering architecture, walkability, schools, and a competitive housing market. - [Explore Outdoor Locations in Oakland, CA - Discover Nature's Best](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/8-outdoor-locations-to-visit-this-summer-in-oakland-ca): Blog guide to eight outdoor destinations in Oakland, CA, from Redwood Regional Park and Lake Merritt to Morcom Rose Garden. - [Anthony Riggins Among the Top 100 | Blog](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/anthony-riggins-among-the-top-100): A blog post recognizing Anthony Riggins as a Top 100 sales associate at Sotheby's International Realty for Q4 2021. - [January 2024 Newsletter | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/january-activities-in-the-bay): A Bay Area events roundup highlights January concerts, festivals, comedy, and outdoor outings in the East Bay, San Francisco, and Wine Country. - [February Newsletter | Bay Area](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/february-activities-in-the-bay): A curated roundup of February events across the Bay Area, including East Bay, San Francisco, and Wine Country. - [Navigating the East Bay Real Estate Market: Tips for Buyers and Sellers in 2024](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/navigating-the-east-bay-real-estate-market-tips-for-buyers-and-sellers-in-2024): An Anthony Riggins blog post outlines East Bay real estate tips for buyers, sellers, and Lamorinda neighborhoods. - [April Activities in The Bay | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/april-activities-in-the-bay): A Bay Area April events roundup spanning East Bay, San Francisco, and Wine Country happenings. - [Memorial Day BBQ Ideas in the Bay Area & Beyond | Top Picks](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/memorial-day-bbq-ideas-in-the-bay-area-and-beyond): A Bay Area barbecue roundup highlights Oakland-area favorites and a DIY mail-order option for Memorial Day weekend. - [Staging Historic Alameda Homes for Today's Buyer](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/staging-historic-alameda-homes-for-todays-buyer): Blog post advises Alameda sellers on staging historic homes by preserving original character and avoiding unnecessary pre-listing alterations. - [Alameda Waterfront Living Guide: Daily Life on the Bay](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/waterfront-living-in-alameda-daily-life-on-the-bay): A guide to Alameda waterfront living, covering shoreline access, ferry commuting, marina culture, errands, and climate adaptation. - [Berkeley Move-Up Buyer Guide | Plan Your Next Move](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/move-up-buying-in-berkeley-how-to-compete-strategically): A Berkeley move-up buying guide for competing strategically in a fast, segmented East Bay market. - [Should You Renovate Before Selling in Orinda?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/should-you-renovate-before-selling-your-orinda-home): An Orinda seller guide argues for targeted pre-sale updates over full renovations, emphasizing paint, curb appeal, and wildfire-conscious landscaping. - [Oakland Point of Sale Requirements for Sellers Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/the-oakland-closing-line-items-that-belong-on-your-net-sheet-before-you-list): An Oakland real-estate guide explains transfer taxes, sewer lateral compliance, and sidewalk requirements sellers should address before listing. - [NOLA Restaurant Picks: Where Should You Dine First?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/from-oakland-to-new-orleans-anthonys-top-5-nola-restaurant-picks): A real-estate blog post curates Anthony Riggins' New Orleans restaurant favorites and Mardi Gras traditions. - [Berkeley Late Summer 2026 Restaurants & August Happenings](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/berkeley-in-late-summer-2026-what-opened-what-closed-and-where-the-city-is-actually-eating): A Berkeley local guide covering summer 2026 restaurant openings, business turnover, August events, and civic resources. - [Positioning Your Lafayette Home for Relocating Buyers](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/positioning-your-lafayette-home-for-relocating-buyers): A seller-focused guide to positioning Lafayette homes for relocating buyers through research-backed presentation, staging, convenience details, and digital marketing. - [Weekend Living in Orinda: What Makes It So Appealing?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/weekend-living-in-orinda-trails-theater-and-town): A lifestyle guide to Orinda's trails, downtown market, historic theater, and easy weekend routines. - [Piedmont's Quietest Season Just Got a Lot Less Quiet](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/piedmonts-quietest-season-just-got-a-lot-less-quiet): An Anthony Riggins Team article examines how Piedmont's expanding event calendar is changing everyday community life. - [Piedmont CA Architectural Styles in Luxury Homes?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/signature-architectural-styles-in-piedmont-luxury-homes): Guide to Piedmont's signature luxury-home styles, including Tudor, Mediterranean Revival, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and California modern. - [Lafayette CA Outdoor Lifestyle: What Buyers Should Know](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/outdoor-living-in-lafayette-trails-pools-and-more): A real-estate guide to outdoor living in Lafayette, covering trails, reservoir access, swim clubs, and how lot topography affects homes. - [Berkeley Wanted Sellers to Upgrade Before Listing. Six Months In, Almost Nobody Has.](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/berkeley-wanted-sellers-to-upgrade-before-listing-six-months-in-almost-nobody-has): An analysis of Berkeley's BESO energy-upgrade requirements, seller compliance data, deferrals, incentives, and implications for home listings. - [Lafayette Reservoir This Fall: What's Really Changing in 2026](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/the-lafayette-reservoir-looks-different-this-fall-almost-nothing-else-does): A Lafayette-focused report on the reservoir tower's shortening, construction impacts, fall events, and downtown changes. - [Rockridge College Avenue Restaurants 2026: What's Next?](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/college-avenue-is-turning-over-not-hollowing-out): An analysis of restaurant closures, new arrivals, and enduring institutions on Rockridge's College Avenue. - [Piedmont CA Home Selling Strategy: Sell With Confidence](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog/preparing-your-piedmont-home-for-todays-luxury-buyer): Guide to preparing a Piedmont home for luxury buyers, focusing on disclosures, inspections, system upgrades, staging, and premium presentation. ## Press - [Press | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/press): Anthony Riggins Team press page catalogs East Bay listing coverage in SFGATE, the Los Angeles Times, and Curbed. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Anthony Riggins and his East Bay real estate team. ## Core Pages - [East Bay Real Estate Agent | Work With Anthony Riggins](https://anthonyriggins.com/): Anthony Riggins' Sotheby's International Realty team markets and sells homes across Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, and nearby East Bay markets. ## Other Pages - [Anthony Riggins Team - Oakland, CA Real Estate Agents](https://anthonyriggins.com/team): Anthony Riggins Team profile for East Bay real estate, featuring sales highlights, testimonials, and contact details. - [Homes for Sale in Oakland, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/oakland-homes-for-sale): Templated Oakland real estate listings page with search filters, active properties, coming soon homes, and nearby East Bay neighborhood links. - [Explore California Neighborhoods - A Comprehensive Guide](https://anthonyriggins.com/neighborhoods): Directory page for East Bay neighborhood and market pages in Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, Alameda, Lafayette, and Orinda. - [Sotheby's Auction House | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/auction): Promotional Sotheby's Auction House page highlighting the brand's history and auction services. - [Homes for Sale in Lafayette, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/lafayette-homes-for-sale): Anthony Riggins Team lists Lafayette, CA homes for sale and MLS real estate listings. - [Homes for Sale in Orinda, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/orinda-homes-for-sale): Directory page for Orinda homes for sale with live MLS listings and search filters. - [Sold Properties in Oakland, CA | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/sold): Directory listing of sold East Bay homes from Anthony Riggins Team, with property details and sale prices. - [Homes for Sale in Alameda, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/alameda-homes-for-sale): Alameda real-estate listings page from The Anthony Riggins Team. - [Anthony's Concierge Service | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/anthonys-concierge-service): Landing page for Anthony Riggins' concierge real estate services, emphasizing pre-sale renovations, staging, and deferred payment at close of escrow. - [Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/berkeley-homes-for-sale): A Berkeley real estate listings page for homes, condos, and other properties from the Anthony Riggins Team. - [CA Real Estate Blog | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/blog): Anthony Riggins Team's blog indexes East Bay real estate posts on Orinda, Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley, and Bay Area market topics. - [About the Brand | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/about): About Anthony Riggins Team at Sotheby's International Realty in Oakland, California. - [Properties for Sale in Oakland, CA | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/listings/current-listings): Current listings page for the Anthony Riggins Team's East Bay real estate search. - [Homes for Sale in Piedmont, CA | The Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/piedmont-homes-for-sale): Directory page of Piedmont homes for sale listings from the Anthony Riggins Team in Piedmont, California. - [Significant Sales in Oakland, CA | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/significant-sales): Anthony Riggins Team lists sold homes in Piedmont, Berkeley, Alameda, and Oakland. - [Unparalleled Staging & Photography | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/unparalleled-staging-and-photography): Anthony Riggins Team describes staging and photography services for East Bay home sellers. - [Coming Soon Properties in Oakland, CA | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/coming-soon): Anthony Riggins Team's coming-soon real-estate landing page promotes East Bay brokerage services and contact information. - [Contact Oakland, CA Experts | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/contact): Anthony Riggins Team contact page for reaching the Oakland real estate office. - [World Class Marketing | Anthony Riggins Team](https://anthonyriggins.com/world-class-marketing): Anthony Riggins Team presents a multi-channel East Bay home marketing plan with staging, photography, and print and digital advertising.