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Oakhaven Realty

About us

A local brokerage that answers its own phones.

We buy, sell, lease and manage homes in the neighborhoods we live in, with a small team that knows its clients by name.

Why we started

[Your story. This is sample copy.] Oakhaven started with a simple idea: real estate is personal, and the people who help you should know your street, your schools and your name.

We stayed small on purpose. Every client works with a named agent, every owner has a named manager, and every call reaches a person.

Today we help people buy, sell and rent, and we look after rental homes for owners across the city.

What we believe

How we work

  • Straight answers We’ll tell you what a home is worth, even when it isn’t what you hoped.
  • Truly local We work where we live, so we know which streets flood and where the good coffee is.
  • We pick up A real person answers, and we call back the same day.
  • Fair to everyone Fair housing isn’t a box we tick. It’s how we screen, show and sell.

The team

The people you’ll work with

Meet everyone
  • Maya Ellison

    Broker and owner

    Founded Oakhaven to run the kind of brokerage she’d want to hire.

    Speaks English

  • Daniel Reyes

    Buyer specialist

    Helps first-time buyers and families relocating to the area, in English and Spanish.

    Speaks English, Español

  • Priya Shah

    Listing agent

    Townhomes, lofts and condos in the city’s most walkable neighborhoods.

    Speaks English, हिन्दी

  • Marcus Hale

    Leasing manager

    Finds tenants for our managed homes and helps renters find the right lease.

    Speaks English

  • Elena Ruiz

    Property manager

    Looks after our owners’ homes and residents, from rent day to repairs.

    Speaks English, Español

  • Grant Whitaker

    Luxury and relocation

    Larger homes and corporate moves, with private showings that fit your calendar.

    Speaks English

Reviews

What our clients say

“Maya told us exactly which three things to fix and which twenty to leave alone. We had four offers by the first weekend.”
Sarah K. · Sold in Lakeshore
“We were moving from out of state with two kids. Daniel did video tours of every house and was honest about the ones that weren’t right.”
Luis and Ana M. · Bought in Willow Park
“I live three states away from my rental. Elena’s monthly statements are the only ones I’ve ever actually understood.”
James T. · Owner, Elm Commons duplex
“Priya knew our building’s HOA rules better than the board did. The listing photos were gorgeous.”
Megan R. · Sold in Harbor Row
“Applied on a Monday, signed on Wednesday, moved in on Saturday. Easiest rental I’ve ever had.”
Devon P. · Renting in the Mill District
“Grant had a shortlist ready before we landed, and he knew which streets flood when it rains.”
The Okafor family · Relocated to Juniper Heights
“Our AC died in July and someone was here the same afternoon. That’s all I need from a landlord.”
Rosa G. · Resident, Willow Park
“We lost two bidding wars before working with Maya. She wrote an offer the sellers couldn’t say no to.”
Chris and Jordan L. · Bought in Lakeshore

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