Kathleen Crandall
Realtor, DRE #00848083
Contact Details
Kathleen Mary Crandall – Distinguished Leader in Real Estate, Urban Planning & Community Engagement
Current Leadership Roles
- Vice President of Community Relations & Board Member, Berkeley Symphony
- Spearheads strategic community engagement initiatives and cultivates partnerships to enhance the symphony’s impact.
- Co-Creator, Coffee with a Composer
- Developed in collaboration with award-winning Colombian composer Juan Sebastian Cardona, this initiative fosters meaningful dialogue between composers and the community.
- Alternate Commissioner for Zoning and the Planning Commissions, City of Berkeley
- Provides expert guidance on zoning and urban planning issues, playing a vital role in shaping city policy.
- Commissioner, Landmark Preservation Commission, City of Berkeley
- Advocates for the preservation and adaptive reuse of Berkeley’s historic properties.
- Co-Chair, Berkeley ADU Task Force
- Champions the expansion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a strategy to improve housing affordability.
- Legislative Liaison, California Association of Realtors
- Advises state policymakers—including Senator Jesse Arreguín and Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks—on critical housing legislation and real estate policy.
Community & Industry Initiatives
- Creator, First Berkeley Music and Art Summit (June 2, 2024)
- Conceptualized and executed an innovative summit that convened 15 top music and art leaders and executive directors, fostering collaboration in a challenging post-COVID landscape.
- The event, facilitated by New Music USA’s Executive Director Vanessa Reed, culminated in a champagne reception attended by press, mayors, civic leaders, and influential arts administrators.
Past Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Chair, Our Family Coalition
- Led advocacy efforts for policies supporting LGBTQ+ families.
- Chair, Volunteer Centers of Alameda
- Directed community service initiatives to boost civic engagement.
- Board Member, California Youth Connection
- Supported advocacy and policy reforms to improve outcomes for foster youth.
- Founder & Board Member, National Youth Connections
- Established a national network aimed at empowering at-risk youth.
- Board Member, The Freight and Salvage
- Contributed strategic guidance to one of Berkeley’s premier music venues.
- Commissioner, Housing, Civic Arts, and Loan Administration Boards (City of Berkeley)
- Influenced local policies related to housing, the arts, and financial oversight.
Professional Expertise & Innovation
- Real Estate Professional (30+ Years)
- Recognized expert in high-value residential transactions, property rehabilitation, and strategic investment across the Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, and San Francisco markets.
- Real Estate Educator
- Developed and delivered advanced courses on real estate investment for agents and investors.
- Certified Mediator
- Successfully resolved complex disputes in both real estate and family contexts.
- Co-Founder, Entice Software
- Launched If This House Could Talk, an innovative real estate software program, in partnership with award-winning graphic designer Bennett Peji.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- JD Law Degree
Legal & Family Advocacy
- Non-Biological Mother of Kyli Wagner and Zeya Crandall Wagner
- Fought a landmark custody case, Crandall vs. Wagner, documented at UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library. Although she ultimately lost custody under then-prevailing legal standards, her case contributed to significant reforms in family law for non-biological parents.
- Family Evolution
- Later married Lori Gitter and adopted a son, benefiting from evolved and more equitable family laws.
Awards & Recognition
- Prudential Presidents Award – Honored for outstanding performance in real estate.
- Mason-McDuffie Top Producers Award – Recognized for exceptional sales and service achievements.
- Better Homes and Gardens Top Producers Award – Celebrated for excellence in real estate transactions.
- Community Recognition Awards – Acknowledged for substantial contributions to civic leadership and community development.
Global & Cultural Experiences
- World Traveler
- Explored diverse cultures across multiple continents, broadening her global perspective.
- Borneo Immersion
- Spent one week residing in a traditional longhouse, gaining firsthand insights into indigenous lifestyles.
- Solo Journey Through India
- Traveled independently for six weeks, deepening her understanding of global cultural dynamics.
- Proud Irish Heritage
- Embraces her Irish roots with family still residing in County Limerick, enriching her cultural perspective and personal identity.
Kathleen M. Crandall
Top Producer for 30 Years Plus
I love what I do.
After graduating from Law School I had the opportunity to buy a duplex for no money down and I fell in love with the process and never gave law a second thought again.
I have sold homes and income properties in Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont and San Francisco, CA for over 30 years.
I have invested and rehabbed properties in the East Bay so I know well the in’s and out’s of being on both sides of the table.
I have been a TOP PRODUCER for most of my career. I have received Leadership and Inspirational Awards for several of those years.
I have had the honor of serving as the California Association of Realtors Legislative Liaison to California State Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks for the past seven years.
I have taught how to buy, sell and invest in real estate to Real Estate agents. I have mentored several new agents at the beginning of their careers. Most have gone on to be Top Producers.
I have also consulted for Bay Area private lending companies for over 20 years.
For the past seven years I have been the Co- Chair for the Berkeley ADU task force. We advise City Council members and members of the building community.
I was a Commissioner and Chair for the City of Berkeley’s Loan Administration Board for eight years, appointed by the Mayor of Berkeley.
The Landmark’s Preservation and The Civic Arts Commissions.
I am a board member and Vice President of the Community Outreach Executive Team for the Berkeley Symphony.
I served as a board member of The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley for eight years. It is the oldest traditional coffeehouse promoting traditional music in the USA and a wonderful place to giveaway tickets to for closing gifts.
I was on the select list for the Concierge New Faculty Housing Project for UC Berkeley for several years.
I was also a former board member of the Alameda County Volunteer Centers, Our Family Coalition, California Youth Connection and a founding member of The National Foster Youth Action Network.
I am committed to my community and every client I have ever worked with.
I look forward to continuing this wonderful profession for several more years.
I return phone calls within the day, no matter what! 510-684-5289
I look forward to hearing from you.
