Jodi Nishimura
Jodi brings a mindful, steady approach to every client relationship, offering clear guidance and deep local insight that simplifies even the most complex real estate transactions. A homeowner and investor since 1999, she understands firsthand the value of ownership and the impact of well-informed real estate decisions.
Jodi’s tailored, design-savvy approach has earned national and local recognition, including ranking in the top 1 percent of East Bay Realtors® and Real Trends America’s “Best,” placing her in the top one-half percent nationwide. She is the #1 agent in Albany and the #3 agent in Berkeley by cumulative volume since 2016.
A former educator with a master’s degree from the University of Hawaii, Jodi is also deeply committed to service. Through the Jodi Nishimura Group at Kai Real Estate, $500 is donated from every transaction to a client-chosen nonprofit, reflecting her belief that real estate can be a force for good.
Testimonials
What clients and colleagues have to say about Jodi.
Jodi and Amber are phenomenal!!!! They know the area very well, and they know the local market, realtors and brokers. They're very PATIENT with their clients, they will not push you to jump to a house and get the deal done if you are not ready. (We looked for houses for several months, and we did not feel any pressure to buy.) We mostly worked with Jodi, but Amber was also there if Jodi was not available. Both of them are VERY RESPONSIVE, and they moved FAST when we put an offer. Jodi is a great listener, and she had our BEST INTERESTS in mind all the time: I felt like she was very involved in the process and she was concerned like if she'd be buying a a house for herself. Jodi knows the process and helped us navigate disclosures, appraisals, inspectors, and contractors. Her negotiation skills are superb: she got us a fantastic home in a wonderful neighborhood for a great price. We're thrilled of having Jodi and Amber as our realtors!
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- Happy Buyers in Berkeley, CA
Jodi and her team helped us sell our home a year ago when the market was starting to shift down and we needed to move from Albany to Portland. We were stressed and anxious, but Jodi and her team put us at ease. Jodi was calm, knowledgeable, and resourceful. And her team was just as experienced and so helpful. In order for her group to ready the house for sale, we moved out and left for Oregon. We were worried about leaving town but Jodi and her group had it all covered. And thanks to Jodi, she found happy buyers and with her expertise, we were able to negotiate and close the sale long distance without a hitch. Quick words to describe her are smart, thoughtful, strategic, patient, and honest. She is truly awesome and we highly recommend her!
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- Happy Seller in Albany, CA
We were referred to Jodi from a mutual acquaintance. From the moment we met with her I knew we had found the realtor for us. Whether it was her insight into the market or her ability to communicate with the sellers agent when it was time to make an offer, her support and guidance were invaluable. Our home was a short sale that needed some cosmetic help. Jodi has as an amazing network of resources that were able to make my dream home a reality. We were very fortunate to have someone like her on our side.
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- Happy Buyer in Oakland, CA
