Willie Garner

As a kid he always had his head in a book. Though he began his career in law looking to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives, He quickly realized that real estate held the key, pardon the pun, to his professional calling.

It turns out he has a passion for real estate! A licensed Realtor since 2005 he soon joined the Million Dollar Club, selling an average of more than $16M per year. He focuses on exceeding his clients’ expectations. Whether handling a purchase, a sale, probate, an investment or 1031 exchange, a potential flip, or a lot, he draws on extensive local knowledge and honed negotiation skills. He was consistently ranked in the Top 10 Agents and #1 in Northern California at his prior company.

Serving on the Board of the Associated Real Property Brokers he advocated for democracy in housing. In 2018 he received the 2018 Realtist of the Year Award, an honor that reflects his commitment to community. When not making deals, he mentors young men and women who are interested in pursuing a real estate career. He also volunteer with Defy Ventures, a non-profit working in the prisons to teach important re-entry skills to men about to rejoin their families and friends. And the Oakland Private Industry Council is where he offers workforce training and job placement support by providing mock interviews and coaching. Let’s face it, he's a motivational teddy bear.

He is loyal to the fight against breast cancer, and support ongoing autism research. These issues have touched lives close to him. As an ordained Deacon in the church he knows what matters to his neighbors and friends: kindness and honesty. It’s no surprise that his real estate practice is one of integrity and authenticity.

Staying on top of his education is key. Early on he earned an MBA, and he regularly updates his professional toolbox; He recently completed a Harvard course on Business Analytics. In his remaining free time, he enjoys cooking with family and friends, or spending time near a beach. Rio is a favorite get away where he can be near the water, in a boat, riding a wave, diving or snorkeling. His favorite foods come from the sea, too: gumbo, crab, and shrimp. Top it off with some of his peach cobbler.