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Lori Legler & Cheryl Hata

Real Estate Team Dudum Real Estate Group Lamorinda 00805132 / 01389346
Together we bring over 50 years of experience to every transaction and we are ready to provide you with an unparalleled real estate experience. TWO experienced real estate advisors who on average complete over 30 transaction a year. TWO tenacious agents who have your back at every turn. TWO pro-active planners who communicate on a timely basis to keep you fully informed throughout the entire process of selling your home. Work with us and experience an elevated level of real estate service. We are passionate about setting a positive stage for lasting client relationships and here to help you transform your home vision into reality.
Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for your work in the sale of Maybelle. Every step of the way was masterfully done, given the challenges of the property. You made it look effortless, but I know better. It was not easy. Matt, Christie, Dee, and I appreciate your professionalism in effecting a good professional result.
Sep 22, 2023
How do you select a realtor when you want to sell your home? We asked a friend who is a commercial real estate broker and he said that in our area, Lafayette, the absolute best company is Dudum Real Estate Group. So, we called and met with Lori Legler. We were very impressed with that first meeting. We were selling a rental house that needed to work around the tenants, that needed cosmetic repairs, and that needed to accommodate a 1031 exchange schedule. Lori grasped it all and before we left the meeting she had shown us what they would do for us and how it could all be done. The next meeting was with Loris partner, Cheryl Hata, at the property. Cheryl was great. She listened to us and then suggested a plan of attack to update our home and reach our goals. She suggested using their subcontractors and got them in without delay to see the house and provide quotes for the work to be done. Each was very professional, dependable, and very fairly priced. So, they painted (new colors selected by their designer), refinished the hardwood floors, refreshed all the grout in the house, hung new updated light fixtures throughout, cleaned the house, and staged every room with beautiful furniture. The house was transformed. The work started on the 1st of the month, and we were ready for our first open house 25 days later. We received multiple offers and accepted one. Nineteen days later we closed. We feel like they brought the absolute best out of our property and we are very happy. This was a really well organized and effective effort from Lori and Cheryl. We couldnt be happier with their attention to our needs and the attention to our property. Cheryl and Lori are a great team that produces great results. We highly recommend them to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home.
Jul 15, 2023
As I write this review, I am a week into new home ownership and still riding high on the exceptional teamwork provided by my all-star realtor team of Lori Legler and Cheryl Hata. These two consummate professionals were nothing short of exceptional in finding me my new home, and the whole experience surpassed all expectations! I recently got a new job and had to relocate from the Seattle area to East Bay  a great opportunity professionally but personally, I was sad to leave my home and had no idea how to navigate this astonishingly competitive real estate market. I asked family friends to recommend the best realtor in the Walnut Creek area  and of course, they connected me with Lori (and Cheryl), and I have thanked my lucky stars ever since. My move was fast and complex, and Lori and Cheryl knew exactly how to get me to my eventual dream home! Every day of this house-hunting adventure, I felt so fortunate to be working with the best in the business: They were truly masterful, all on an incredibly tight timeline, through the unbelievable competition of multiple offers, guiding me on innumerable details and complexities, foreseen and totally unforeseen! Im a realist and never say this, but everything with my home purchase  thanks to Lori and Cheryl  went without a hitch, to my astonishment and deep gratitude! Experience and expertise matter in this market, and I was lucky enough to be on the winning team: Sending immeasurable thanks to you, Lori and Cheryl!
Jul 1, 2023
Lori and Cheryl were a pleasure to work with throughout the process of selling our residence. Today there is so much "paper work" involved in selling a home and they guided us through it effortlessly. They arranged all the necessary home inspections, the staging, the open house, etc. They are experienced professionals and made what could be a stressful journey as smooth as possible.
Oct 24, 2022
Cheryl is an amazing realtor and her in-depth knowledge of LaMorinda is second to none. She knows each neighborhood intimately and does not hesitate to tap into her network for additional insights for her buyers. She was also very patient with us as we never felt pressured along our journey to purchase our home. Thank you Cheryl!
Jun 23, 2022
Lori Legler and Cheryl Hata recently helped us sell our Orinda home and purchase one in Rossmoor. Not having sold a house in more than 30 years, we did not know how to begin this huge task. From the beginning, they were encouraging, understanding of our needs and worries, and willing to do anything to make the move less stressful.
Jun 5, 2022
Lori and Cheryl made the whole experience of selling the home I had lived in for 42 years so much more worry-free than I could have imagined. They gave us excellent advice at every step and they did all the legwork with the inspections and disclosures. To our amazement they also paid for the staging and charged 5.5% instead of 6%. They did the little things that were caring and thoughtful like bringing lunch when the packers and movers were there. They had excellent referrals as well. I recommend them without hesitation.
Jun 4, 2022
We just bought our first house and it was an absolutely great experience working with Cheryl Hata. She was always very responsive, detail oriented and honest, which is especially important on this crazy market. We really appreciate her professionalism, knowledge and ability to get all possible information about the listings. It was always clear that we are in good hands - Cheryl never hesitated to point out all existing and potential issues about each house and location. Thank you so much!
Mar 24, 2022
I can't say enough good things about working with Lori Legler and Cheryl Hata. We live in Pennsylvania and I dreaded the process of selling what they lovingly called our "charming" older ranch home in Walnut Creek that needed loads of work, including removal of unwelcome animal "friends." Cheryl and Lori came to us with a well-considered marketing plan, an EXCELLENT team of stagers, photographer, workers which we could never have managed from across the country. I never heard "we have a problem" -- which we did many times - but more was "here is how we are going to take care of XYZ situation." And they did. They demonstrated every attribute of professional service: responsiveness, timeliness, communication, cost-effective, courteousness, and importantly drove an excellent deal for us. Though I did many corporate deals, I was nervous all along the way but never lost a wink of sleep. If you are reading this you will have the pick of real estate professionals but having used this team on both ends of buying and selling - you are dealing with the consummate professionals who take your needs seriously.
Dec 14, 2021
DG Foundation Ambassador
Lori was incredible to work with in the sale of our older home. She helped me find a new place, as well as with the transition of selling the Former home. She And her team were able to complete all tasks as she originally promised! Professional, considerate, and very knowledgeable on navigating the negotiations, I highly recommend Lori!!
Apr 30, 2021
Cheryl represented us as a buyer and provided excellent service and solid advice. Cheryl's "can do" attitude makes things happen and gets things done quickly and efficiently. She totally understands the Lamorinda residential real estate market, as well as the surrounding areas of Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Alamo. I would highly recommend Cheryl to assist anyone looking for their first and/or next dream house.
Apr 6, 2021
They did an outstanding job from start to finish. They were very supportive, encouraging and informative every step of the way. Very understanding on how difficult and emotional a move it was for us and yet reassuring that it was the time to do it. They made the whole transaction seamless
Apr 2, 2021
Certainly was grateful to have the expertise of Lori Legler with the background aid of Cheryl Hata to kindly hand hold me through a very detailed and challenging real estate transaction due to present imposing regulations. I also appreciated the prompt response with solutions to all the unexpected posers that arose! All in all, it was a great combination of the expertise needed plus a personal touch.
Mar 1, 2021
Cheryl and Lori are an amazing team! We cannot say enough great things about our experience working with them. We sold our house and were able to close on our dream home all within a six week period! It was such a seamless processes even with the crazy market right now. We enjoyed having two experts with many years of experience work with us to answer all of our questions. They treated us with the utmost care and really listened to our needs. Most importantly to us, they always responded to us in a very timely manner. They also have a great team of stagers, contractors, and loan agents that they work with. These two are truly best in class professionals.
Feb 19, 2021
Cheryl recently helped my wife and I sell our home in Orinda CA. But she helped us with more than selling the home. From the first time we contacted Cheryl she provided excellent feedback and advice on the end-to-end process. From prepping and painting, identifying our selling price, to staging the home, she was with us every step of the way. Cheryl helped us manage through the normal stress of selling in a calm, professional, and straightforward manner, which we definitely appreciated. She is an excellent communicator and always made herself available to answer our questions. Our home sold within one week of putting it on the market, over our asking price and within the price range that she believed it would sell. Even more impressive to us was that once the sale was finalized Cheryl continued to provide assistance even after we left Orinda! We had difficulties with our moving company and she stepped up to ensure that some remaining household goods were picked up. She also had our house professionally cleaned for the new owner! We can’t say enough about how impressed we were with Cheryl and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home in the East Bay area. Thanks Cheryl!
Oct 16, 2020
My husband and I just concluded the sale of our house using Lori Legler's services and have nothing but the highest praise for her professionalism. In short, Lori is AMAZING! This was an emotional and complicated time for us as we had prepared our house for sale in March, as I was retiring, before we ever imagined a pandemic was coming. We had initially started out using the services of another realtor, but found ourselves needing to make a change mid way through the sales process--during a pandemic no less! Lori swept in and made numerous changes that benefitted us greatly (which we would never have noticed or thought about on our own) and marketed us much more aggressively as was needed during this complicated time. She swapped out our staging, added higher end photos and videos and engaged with potential buyers near and far with swift and sophisticated precision resulting in a dream sale process. The entire process went as smoothly as we could have ever imagined. We can now move forward with our retirement plans and only wish we had met Lori years earlier when we could have repeated our experience. Thanks Lori--and best of luck to you!
Sep 20, 2020
Cheryl was an amazing partner to my husband and I as we navigated the process of selling a condo and purchasing our forever home in Walnut Creek. Cheryl took the time to really get to know us, and with that and her knowledge of the area, she was able to save us time by only showing homes she knew we would love. Cheryl is extremely detailed oriented, so I knew I could always trust her to cross the Ts and dot the Is through every step up the process. We had a lot of questions and, as expected, there were some stressful times. Cheryl was extremely patient with us. I actually miss talking to her very day! I cannot say enough good things about Cheryl, and she and her business partner Lori Legler are the absolute best in the business!
Sep 20, 2020
Cheryl is an amazing realtor, and I highly recommend working with her. She helped my husband and I search for our forever home during Covid which added an extra layer of complexity. However, Cheryl ensured we had a smooth and delightful experience from start to finish. She really listened to our needs and desires, and that, combined with her in depth knowledge of the Walnut Creek area, ensured that she only showed us homes that we loved. Cheryl is extremely detailed oriented so we always knew we could depend on her to execute every step of the process flawlessly. We had several questions, and Cheryl was always available and was very patient. I can't say enough wonderful things about Cheryl (and I have a very high bar!)
Sep 20, 2020
Lori is a phenomenal realtor, and I highly recommend working with her. She is extremely knowledgeable about the Lamorinda and Walnut Creek areas, and was a wonderful partner to my husband and I as we navigated selling our condo during Covid 19. Lori guided us every step of the way, and ensured that we had a smooth process from start to finish. We had a lot of questions, and Lori was always so quick to respond and very patient. Lori and her business partner, Cheryl Hata, are the best in the business! I can't say enough good things, and I have a high bar!
Jun 19, 2020
Cheryl Hata did a fabulous job staging, photo and virtual tour of our home. Our home sold in eight days for more than the list price. She has a great sense of timing and awareness of the local market. Cheryl provided guidance,help and support with any problems that arose during this difficult pandemic times. Cheryl is a GREAT realtor and an even better person. With much Love Bill and Pat
Jun 16, 2020
Cheryl has a very good knowledge in the LaMorinda area homes and skillfully guided us to narrow it down to a precise locality and then actively looked for a nice and suitable home for us. Cheryl guided us through all the phases of the home buying process with excellent expertise and completed the home buying process in a record time.
Jun 16, 2020
We just bought a house in Lafayette from across the country. Cheryl was so helpful in helping us understand neighborhoods, market conditions, distinctive regional factors, and navigate the complexities of buying a house during a pandemic. She was specifically helpful in helping us decode and understand disclosures and she went above and beyond after closing to help us make arrangements from across the country before we were able to be there in person.
Jun 15, 2020
My wife and I were introduced to Lori and her associate Cheryl by a family friend. They were the perfect fit for us -- extremely thorough, quick, and knowledgeable. Lori indulged us by touring different neighborhoods and pointing out the subtle pros-and-cons of each so we could make the best choice. In the competitive market, she was also able to turn around offers incredibly fast on our behalf. Her good reputation often preceded herself at open houses, as she is very well known. Her affability made the home buying experience extremely positive for us. As first-time buyers, we couldn't imagine a better team to have in our corner.
Jun 3, 2020
Lori did an exceptional job selling our parents' home in Orinda, even though it had a large number of issues. Thanks to her expertise, pro-active way of working, creativity, and connections, we got a great price in cash for the house as is, with no contingencies, before it even got officially on the market. Although we were prepared to do some work on the house to get it more ready to sell for a better price, we didn't have to!
Mar 12, 2020
Lori is the best realtor I've ever come in contact with. Period. Hands down. No contest. She is someone you feel an immediate connection with. And her knowledge, wisdom, and experience in the somewhat odd process of selling a house was a terrific help to us.