Berkley is one of those Oakland County towns people fall for quickly — walkable blocks of bungalows and Cape Cods, a downtown along Twelve Mile that actually gets used, and neighbors who stay put for decades. That last part matters when you're buying or selling here, because inventory moves on word of mouth as often as it moves on a listing sheet. Vincent A. Colbert has spent 28 years in Michigan real estate and knows how Berkley trades compared to Huntington Woods next door, Royal Oak to the east, or Oak Park to the south.
Vincent works with clients one-on-one. There's no handoff to a junior agent after the first meeting — the person who walks your house, prices it, writes the offer and sits at the closing table is the same person every time. He handles both residential and commercial work, and he listens before he advises.
Working with Vincent in Berkley
Berkley sellers usually want to know two things: what the house is worth right now, and how fast it will go. Both answers depend on specifics — which side of Coolidge, whether the basement is finished, how the kitchen compares to the last three comparable sales within a half mile. Vincent will walk the property, look at what's actually sold recently, and give you a straight number rather than a flattering one. If the right move is to wait a season or spend a weekend on a few repairs first, he'll say so.
Buyers get the same directness. Berkley competes hard in certain price bands, and knowing when to stretch versus when to walk away is the difference between a good purchase and a regret. Vincent negotiates on your behalf, keeps you informed at every step, and explains the paperwork in plain English instead of handing you a stack and hoping for the best.
Buying, Selling and Valuing Property in Southeast Michigan
- Buyers Guide — a step-by-step guide for residential and commercial buyers
- Sellers Guide — a step-by-step guide for residential and commercial sellers
- Property Valuation — find out what your property is worth in today's market, with straightforward advice
- Listings — available properties across Southeast Michigan
- Residential real estate — single-family homes, condos and move-up or downsizing purchases
- Commercial real estate — storefronts, offices and mixed-use buildings
- Investment properties — rentals and income property, bought with the numbers in front of you
- Buyer's agent — representation and negotiation on the purchase side
- Seller's agent — pricing, marketing and listing your property
If you want real estate consulting on a decision you haven't committed to yet — whether to list, whether a building pencils out, whether now is the moment — that conversation is free and there's no pressure attached to it.
What Clients Say
Vincent Colbert Real Estate holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews.
Vincent Colbert is highly professional. As a client, I appreciate that he keeps you informed through every step of the process. He's a strong advocate. Using his excellent negotiating skills...
Vincent is a MI Licensed Realtor and a member of the GPBR (Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors). Services are provided through Fortuna Realty LLC — Vincent A. Colbert, REALTOR®.
Get in Touch About Berkley
Tell Vincent what you're thinking about — a sale, a purchase, an investment property, or just a complimentary property valuation so you know where you stand. He'll get back to you directly, usually within one business day.
Call (248) 270-8893 or email vcolbertrealtor@gmail.com. Office: 43313 Woodward Ave, Suite 1279, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm–5:00pm; closed Sunday.
Nearby communities also served: Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Ferndale, Clawson, Madison Heights, Birmingham, Troy, Hazel Park, Southfield and Center Line. All service areas.