Buying in Oakland and the East Bay, On Your Terms
Why BUYERS Work With eloise & RYAN
"Leading with empathy and expertise." — Ryan Porter
Buying a home is likely the largest purchase you'll ever make, and it's normal to feel some hesitation before trusting someone to guide you through it. Our approach starts there: no pressure, no pushing you toward a decision before you're ready.
Whether you're moving fast or taking your time, the goal is the same: helping you get comfortable with your own decision, not rushing you toward his.
What We Handle
- Understanding your budget and connecting you with trusted lenders
- Building a search tailored to what you actually want, not just what's listed
- Scheduling and attending showings around your schedule
- Writing competitive offers and negotiating on your behalf
- Guiding you through inspections, contingencies, and paperwork
- Coordinating everything through closing
fOR INVESTORS
Working with investors follows the same philosophy, applied differently. Whether you're new to investing or already active, Ryan starts by understanding your specific goals and criteria — flip or hold, timeline, target margins — and builds the search around that framework.
- Defining your investment criteria upfront, so every property makes sense before you see it
- Searching for off-market opportunities that fit your goals
- Evaluating deals differently depending on your strategy — flip versus long-term rental
- Keeping your numbers within the margins that protect your return
Our Process
- Understand Your Goals — A private conversation about what matters most: pace, budget, non-negotiables.
- Build Your Search — A tailored search, including off-market opportunities when they're available.
- Move at Your Pace — Showings, offers, and negotiation, timed to your comfort level, not ours.
- Close With Confidence — Inspections, paperwork, and closing, handled with you every step of the way.
Why It Matters
This isn't about closing a deal quickly — it's about finding the right fit, at a pace that feels right to you. Patience, honesty, and a genuine understanding of what you're looking for come first.
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What Clients Say
"I had the most amazing experience with Eloise! She was professional, timely, attentive, knowledgeable, most of all kind. My father and I had a very difficult time purchasing our home; it seemed that we experienced every possible delay. Eloise worked tirelessly to ensure the close of our home. While none of the delays were her fault, she never placed blame or got frustrated. She worked with us and for us as if she had known us a lifetime. She continuously kept us up to date on the process and progress of the purchase and in many cases had faith when we were not so sure. If you are qualified and are truly ready to go through the process of purchasing a home, I am absolutely sure that Eloise can close the most difficult deal in a timely and ethical manner. I enthusiastically recommend her to someone who is ready to move now! She will not only be your realtor; through the process she will become your friend." - Nafeesa L.
"Eloise knows houses and she knows people, so she was able to steer me in the direction of the right house for me. I never felt pressured. I felt listened to. I never felt rushed. She was discerning and not overwhelming and the listings she shared, and she was able to adjust her search strategy as I, through our search and her guidance, became clearer in my parameters. I felt comfortable with her and not a moment of fear or judgment. Buying a home is so incredibly personal and it requires a tremendous amount of perseverance, singular dedication to one's client, constant attention to the real estate market and the support of a thorough, professional technical team. It's rare to find someone with all of those attributes in any profession. Eloise has them all and is a realtor par excellence. One last note, I'm not the easiest client. I am the worst combination of being trained as a lawyer, wholly ignorant of the house buying process and having my own ideas about how things should go. Before finding Eloise, I fired (or was fired by) the top selling agent at her firm. I interviewed three other agents before choosing Eloise. At a certain point, I set my sights on one home. The sellers were particularly disorganized, not even answering phone calls and changing agents in the middle of the process. Eloise never wavered, went above and beyond. And I have been living happily in the house ever since." - Izzy C
FAQ
I'm interested, but I'm not sure I'm ready to buy yet. Is that okay?
Yes. A conversation now doesn't commit you to anything — it just helps you understand where you stand and what to expect when you are ready.
How do you help me compete in a tough market without pressuring me to rush?
By being responsive when you need to move quickly, and patient when you don't. The pace is set by you, not by us.
Do you work with investors differently than typical buyers?
Yes — we start by understanding your specific goals and criteria, whether you're flipping or holding, and build the search around that framework.
Can you help me find off-market opportunities?
Yes, this is a regular part of how we work with active investors specifically.
Our Team
Eloise Real Estate Group
Eloise Real Estate Group is Oakland and the East Bay’s premier real estate team, proudly part of KW Advisors and Keller Williams Luxury. With over 25 years of experience, we leverage our expertise and extensive network to ensure a smooth, rewarding home buying or selling experience. Eloise Middleton and Ryan Porter have helped hundreds of local clients — whether first-time homebuyers, sellers, or those relocating. We’re here to support you through every step of your journey.
Eloise Middleton
Eloise is the tenth of fourteen children and was raised in North Carolina. Over 30 plus years ago, while on vacation, she fell in love with the Bay Area and decided to stay. She has been a REALTOR since 2004, and a REALTIST since 2010. She spent the prior years at American President Lines in marketing and sales. It only seemed a natural progression to move into real estate with her background in sales, marketing and her passion for helping others. As a REALTOR/REALTIST, Eloise enjoys serving her community, she is dedicated to serving her family, friends and clients as well as the opportunity to work with her husband, Dennis, who is a CPA who has worked in the Oakland/ Montclair area for the past 25 years. She has many local resources and service providers to share and welcomes the opportunity to serve you and your family, too. She specializes in residential single family and residential income properties including Luxury Homes, Probate/Trusts, First-time Home Buyers, and Investors.
Ryan Porter
Ryan Porter is the third of five children raised in Oakland, California. He entered the real estate profession after completing a successful career of both front line, and project managerial roles in the transportation industry. He combines his knowledge of managing large projects with an intense passion to help people achieve their goals. Real estate has been the perfect convergence of his extensive skill set and his need to help people. His local knowledge of the bay area accompanied with the need to help improve his community have laid the groundwork for helping his family, friends, and clients with all of their real estate needs. Ryan is extremely proud to be a part of the ERG team.
A graduate of University of California at Davis with a degree in Political Science, Ryan went on to manage several city transportation sites, specializing in transporting the elderly and disabled which helped to maintain their independence. He also worked as a flight attendant for southwest taking care of the needs of thousands of passengers with a servants heart. This background has provided Ryan with a specific skillset in successfully identifying the needs of his clients and aggressively addressing them.
Ryan inherited the “workout bug” from his mother. He loves outdoor activities with his wife and watching and talking about sports. Contact Ryan today to see how he can help you achieve your real estate goals.
