Dian Hymer is a top-producing real estate broker who has been associated with Coldwell Banker in the Oakland/Piedmont office since 1977. Dian is also a nationally syndicated real estate columnist and author of three consumer-oriented real estate books. Dian is a dedicated professional committed to providing superior service to her clients. She is known for her professionalism, integrity, diligence and experience. Dian 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

Extensive experience listing and sell­ing residential properties in the Piedmont, Oakland, and Berkeley area. Skilled at communicating effectively with clients and other agents, negotiating purchase agreements, arranging financing, closing sales, following through with escrows. Ability to work well with buyers, sellers, other agents, builders, lenders, tradespeople, inspectors, attor­neys, and escrow officers. Professional marketing through written advertisements, brochures, internet advertising and newsletters. Expertise in the luxury home market. Resident Manager, Coldwell Banker Marin County, 1984.

Viacom Cablevision: San Francisco, 1973 to 1975

Diverse marketing responsibilities including direct sales, market research studies, introduction & implementation of new programs, management.

Real Estate Expert:

Author of House Hunting, The Take-Along Guide for Home Buyers, (2002, 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’s nationally syndicated real estate advice column—House Hunting—appears in the Oakland Tribune, the Hills Newspapers (Montclarion, Piedmonter, Berkeley Voice) and other major metropolitan papers such as the Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, the Chicago Sun Times and the Arizona Republic, as well as on the Internet websites such as Inman.com and MSN.com.

Co-author of Agent to Agent column — an advice column for real estate agents — "Inter-City Express & Daily Commerce" — from 1990-1993. An occasional guest speaker on radio and television, discussing real estate-related matters.