Brian Rochford, Realtor

Rochford Real Estate is the only independent full service real estate brokerage in the Bay Area. Brian and Tom know how important it is for you to find up-to-date relevant information for your specific real estate market. Rochford’s clients find them to be a reliable resource for all their real estate needs – buying, selling, leasing and/or property management. Rochford takes pride in its 40 year record of helping clients achieve the real estate results they desire by providing them with the personal service they deserve. Simply put, Brian is the cream of the crop in a very crowded field. He delivered everything we needed and wanted in a realtor (including many things we didn't know we needed) and quickly become a trusted friend. His responsiveness is second none as well as his knowledge of and ability to navigate the Lamorinda market. He was patient with us when necessary and gently pushed us along when we needed to progress. We had very narrow parameters we expected to stay within in terms of location and featu... Brian was our buying agent (as well as therapist, and advisor) and helped lead us through the end to end journey to purchase our first home in Berkeley. From the outset, Brian did a great job explaining the buying and financing process. He gave us tips on what to look for when researching and going to open houses. When we were in the thick of our search, Brian did a fantastic job finding new listings and keeping us informed about potential properties. He provided weekly walk through observation... “If you're looking for a realtor in the East Bay, you want Brian, who just sold my property in Walnut Creek at way above asking price and all-cash - and it was the biggest sale to date at our condo complex. He's smart, skilled, knowledgeable and available/responsive at all hours, but the qualities I was most impressed with are the intangibles - he's a quality human being, with a steady hand and even-keeled temperament, and he wants the best for you. I trust him completely. You should too.” “Brian is the rare realtor who can give the you the straight story on your property and what it will sell for and why. He is a seasoned professional who works out all of the details and pitfalls associated with a sale. Most importantly, he will do so with a degree of integrity that is beyond reproach. I recommend Brian wholeheartedly.” “There is truly no better real estate agent than Brian! I have been working with him for over 10 years, now, both as the owner of a rental property, and most recently as a home seller. Brian has always provided exceptional customer service, and his understanding of the market has served me well. From securing quality tenants to negotiating leases to personally conducting move-in/move out inspections, Brian has done it all. And when it came time to sell my property, he took care of everything f... “My wife and I have been lucky enough to know Brian most of our lives. Brian helped us find our dream home in a really competitive market. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, which was great since we were buying our first single family home. Even while running his own business and serving many other clients, Brian was always super responsive and helpful throughout the process. He explained the different steps of the process clearly, and we felt absolutely comfortable throughout the... “Brian is a fantastic realtor who is willing to go above and beyond for his clients. He assisted my family with preparing the home for sale and his recommendations regarding what was needed for the home made a huge difference. He did a great job of communicating with me. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy; both are great assets in a realtor. I can honestly say that the house would not have sold as well, or in such a timely manner, if Brian hadn't been there to help each step of the w... “Brian is a rare realtor who consistently puts his clients' interests first. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and will be very frank about what is and is not a good investment, even when it is against his interest (a realtor's interest is always to make a sale-- which is why realtors usually can't be trusted). Brian is friendly and very thorough. He gets the job done and does it very well.” “Brian Rochford helped our family find the perfect home for our growing family. We appreciated his expert advice throughout the process. It was great working with someone who knew what would be important to a young, working couple with two kids. We continue to be grateful for all that the Rochford family has done for us!” “My brother and I worked with Brian when we recently sold our family home and we highly recommend him. He is very responsive to his client's needs and his knowledge and experience proved invaluable. Brian was there every step of the way, helping us navigate the complex process of selling a home. I am looking forward to working with him again when it is time to purchase my new home.”

Jann Dorman
5 Star
Our experience selling our house in Lafayette with Brian was outstanding. He was realistic and strategic about pricing. He was meticulous and knowledgable about preparing the house for sale. He managed the process of preparing, selling and following up with perfect organization. He communicated at every milestone and decision point. We highly recommend Brian
Wednesday 31st August 2022

Kendal Hurley
5 Star
Brian helped my husband and I find the perfect house in Lamorinda in a crazy market! He was extremely hard working, thorough, and took the time to walk us through every step of the process. Brian was available any time we called, texted, or emailed with a question and always explained in detail. He honed in quickly on what was most important to us in a house and sent us recommendations that were unique to our wants. He was knowledgeable about the local area having grown up here and always helpful with referrals and vendor recommendations before, during, and after escrow. We highly recommend him to anyone considering his services!
Wednesday 11th May 2022

Ruben Haro
5 Star
A realtor like Brian is very hard to come by nowadays. He is hardworking and patient. He is honest and practical. He has been in the business for years so his knowledge of the East Bay is based on the deep roots that he has already established. We are very grateful to Brian for helping us find the home that is well suited to our family's needs. It doesn't matter to him whether you find a home now or later, he will be with you every step of the way.
Tuesday 13th September 2022

Susie Maloney
1 Star
Perhaps it was due to the stress of COVID- however Brian said one thing and did another. He convinced us to allow him to choose the trades for work around the house promising they would be reasonable and less expensive then if we sourced ourselves. This was not the case and we were very disappointed.
Sunday 11th September 2022

John Greenblatt
5 Star
Brian is great resource. I have every confidence in his ability to professionally price, market, sell, and close real estate. He is full service. I strongly recommend him.
Wednesday 6th April 2022