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Philip Roza
Philip Roza
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REALTOR® | EXP Realty of CaliforniaDRE #02163941
Areas served

Oakland, CA, Alameda County, CA, San Leandro, CA, Hayward, CA, Richmond, CA

Expertise

Zoning Knowledge, Earthquake Zones, Real Estate Law, Tradespeople Buyers, First-Time Buyer

Languages

English

Contact Philip

phil@fastagents.com
+1 (510) 823-5788
www.fastrealestate.com/team-2/2026/6/1/philip-roza
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Philip Roza
Philip RozaPRO
REALTOR® | EXP Realty of CaliforniaDRE #02163941
Areas served

Oakland, CA, Alameda County, CA, San Leandro, CA, Hayward, CA, Richmond, CA

Expertise

Zoning Knowledge, Earthquake Zones, Real Estate Law, Tradespeople Buyers, First-Time Buyer

Languages

English

Oakland REALTOR® Guiding Tradespeople and First Time Buyers Across East Bay

Philip Roza is a REALTOR® with EXP Realty of California, representing clients throughout the greater East Bay. Based in Oakland, he has extensive knowledge of Western Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA. He works with buyers and sellers navigating complex transactions, including Fixer-Uppers, bare Land, and Historic Homes. More than half of his sales have involved first time buyers and tradespeople. Philip also evaluates properties located near Earthquake Zones and structures opportunities involving Seller Financing. Serving, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA, he pairs local market insight with thorough property analysis to protect his clients' interests at every step.

Philip’s posts

Understanding Zoning can help to avoid pitfalls and find the highest and best use for a property.  
Here, you can see a confusing zoning map highlighting a parcel in downtown Oakland.  What does all of this even mean to the typical buyer?
Philip Roza
Understanding Zoning with the help of an experienced agent can make the difference between a wise investment and a costly mistake.
Here, we have a streamlined zoning map with critical information about the highlighted parcel.  The legend shows what the colors and outlines mean, while the property description provides the zoning classifications.  
An agent experienced in land use can help you with determining whether the site is suitable for your needs or find properties which meet your criteria.
In this example, the highlighted property is a historically protected building of primary importance, zoned for downtown storefronts.  Information about neighboring properties slated for redevelopment and potential for bonus zoning provides valuable insights into the potential value uses and restrictions of the site.
Philip Roza
Philip RozaOakland REALTOR® Guiding Tradespeople and First Time Buyers Across East Bay
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Credentials
AgentPhilip RozaDRE #02163941
Primary marketsOakland, CAAlameda County, CASan Leandro, CAHayward, CARichmond, CA
BrokerageEXP Realty of California
Equal Housing OpportunityEqual Housing
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