We are a local, independent realty office with over 30 years of experience helping hundreds of homeowners successfully buy and sell in the East Bay Area. Our small team of expert agents are locals who live, work, and play here.
We proudly serve the cities of Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, North Oakland, Richmond View, and Kensington.
Perry Gastis
Broker
DRE #01928103
(415) 637-1646
perry@bridges8.com
BIO
Broker, resident and Berkeley homeowner Perry Gastis has the expertise and energy to deliver the results you want for your real estate needs. Whether you’re buying, selling or happen to be curious about your property value, Perry and his team can provide you valuable insight and help guide you on your journey.
Jon Arango
Realtor & Managing Partner
DRE #02070294
(925) 503-9919
jon@bridges8.com
BIO
Jon Arango is a realtor and the managing partner at Bridges 8 Real Estate. His understanding and experience in compliance and file review, as well as listing management, make him indispensable when buying or selling a home.
Prior to becoming a Real Estate Agent, Jon served with our United States Marine Corps for 10 years, both as an active duty Marine and as a closely integrated contractor afterwards. When recharging, Jon takes great pride in being a father and spending time with his son. He is a big fan of roller coasters, great food, hiking local trails and spending time with friends and family.
Marty Griffith
Realtor & Partner Agent
DRE #01897513
(510) 738-3721
marty@bridges8.com
BIO
Marty Griffith brings years of real estate experience to Bridges 8 Real Estate, having closed numerous transactions. Marty is unique and gives 100% of his wide range of skills, professionalism and customer service to each of his clients. He consistently places the objectives of his clients above the value of their properties.
Marty has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years and has an in-depth understanding of the East Bay real estate market. An avid outdoorsman, he has either ridden, hiked or climbed most of the vast area. Prior to joining Bridges 8, he worked in education as a Kindergarten teacher and coached soccer at a small independent school.
Daphne Gastis
Realtor & Client Experience Coordinator
Daphne@Bridges8.com
BIO
The real estate process can be a trying one. That’s where Daphne comes in. As our Realtor/Client Experience Coordinator, Daphne’s goal is to connect people to the place that says “home” to them. If you have a question, she’s here to help.
Daphne loves to travel and check out local architecture. She also appreciates how form and function shape experiences in homes and communities.
Jolie Beckwith
Realtor
Jolie@Bridges8.com
BIO
As a realtor and property manager for Bridges 8, Jolie understands the importance of customer service and attention to detail. She brings 7-years of residential property management experience in San Francisco and 10-years of hospitality experience at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in Union Square and the Claremont Resort and Spa
in Berkeley. Jolie strives to make every home buying or selling experience a great one.
Outside of her love or real estate and the East Bay, she enjoys trying new restaurants, roller skating at the Brooklyn Basin, going out for live music or comedy and visiting the Oakland Museum. When she’s not out and about, she likes to relax at home with my 10-year-old tabby cat, Kevin (named after the bird from the Pixar movie Up).