Dian Hymer is a top-producing real estate broker associated with Coldwell Banker in the Oakland/Piedmont office since 1977. In addition, she is a nationally syndicated real estate columnist and author of consumer-oriented real estate books. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her achievements in the real estate profession.

Education: University of California, Los Angeles

Graduated Cum Laude.
Masters degree (Anthropology).
Advanced to candidacy for Ph.D. degree (Anthropology).

Business Experience: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Services, March, 1977 to present

Known for her professionalism, problem solving skills, creativity, energy, diligence and dedication, Dian has extensive experience listing and sell¬ing residential properties in the Piedmont, Oakland, and Berkeley area. Dian’s expertise includes communicating effectively with buyers, sellers, lenders, inspectors, escrow officers, attorneys and other real estate professionals, preparing and marketing homes for sale, working with home buyers, negotiating purchase agreements, following through with the myriad of details required to close home sale transactions. Dian prefers a hands on approach and works closely with the buyers and sellers she represents throughout the process, from preparation to closing. She provides professional marketing through print advertisements, brochures, virtual tours, internet advertising and newsletters. Dian is qualified to market upper-tier properties.

Real Estate Expert:

Dian Hymer's nationally syndicated real estate advice column House Hunting appears in the Contra Costa Times, Hills Newspapers ( Montclarion, Piedmonter, The Journal and Berkeley Voice) and in approximately 30 newspapers across the country including the Houston Chronicle, Chicago Sun Times, Dayton Daily News, Gwinnet Daily Post, Denver Post, Sacramento Bee and the Herald Mail. Visit Inman.com for Dian's Syndicated Subscription Column (You must subscribe to read full columns) and an Archive of Free Columns - Dian Hymer's House Hunting Center.

Author of House Hunting, the Take-along Workbook for Home Buyers, Chronicle Books; Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer’s Guide, Chronicle Books; and Buying and Selling a Home in California, A Complete Guide, Chronicle Books.

Author of Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer's Guide. (First edition, 1997; Revised edition with new tax law, 1998. Chronicle Books) and Buying and Selling a Home in California, A Complete Guide, (First edition, 1989; Second edition, 1994. Chronicle Books).

Dian was co-author of Agent to Agent column—an advice column for real estate agents—Intercity Express & Daily Commerce from 1990-1993.

An occasional guest speaker on radio and television discussing real estate-related matters.