Main Street vs Wall Street - Not Anymore

Where Local Expertise Meets Big-League Power: Why Gina Piper is the East Bay’s Best-Kept Secret

In today’s real estate world, clients are often caught between two extremes: the personalized service of a neighborhood expert or the far-reaching capabilities of a massive corporate brokerage. It's the familiar Main Street vs. Wall Street dilemma.

But what if you could have both?

That’s exactly what you get with Gina Piper, founder of Elation Real Estate in Pleasanton, California.

A Local Legacy of Trust

Gina Piper isn’t just another agent. She’s a recognized force in the Tri-Valley real estate market, with a reputation built on results, relationships, and relentless dedication to her clients.

She’s been named Pleasanton’s Best Realtor for nine consecutive years and has twice earned the title of Best Realtor in the entire East Bay. Those aren’t just accolades—they’re reflections of trust from the people who live and work in this community.

From first-time homebuyers in Dublin or Livermore to luxury listings in Alamo and Pleasanton, Gina’s hyper-local knowledge, intuitive market sense, and decades of experience give her clients a serious edge in a competitive market.

Boutique Service, Powered by Industry Leaders

While Gina’s business is proudly local, her reach is anything but small.

Elation Real Estate is powered by Side, Inc., a cutting-edge real estate brokerage and technology company based in San Francisco. Side works behind the scenes to support top agents and boutique brokerages, giving them access to world-class tools, marketing platforms, legal support, and data-driven systems.

And it’s not just hype—Side ranked #1 in California in both transaction volume and number of sales, according to RealTrends. In 2023 alone, Side-powered brokerages closed over $23 billion in real estate deals and represented more than 23,000 buyers and sellers.

So while Gina operates with the heart of a small-town agent, she has a powerful engine behind her—giving her clients the best of both worlds.

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Why Buyers and Sellers Trust Gina Piper

When you work with Gina Piper and Elation Real Estate, you’re not just getting a local Realtor—you’re getting a strategic partner who blends deep community roots with modern, tech-driven capabilities.

Here’s what sets her apart in the Pleasanton and Tri-Valley real estate market:

• Proven Performance – Consistently ranked among the top agents in the region.
• Local Expertise – Decades of experience in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and surrounding East Bay communities.
• Personalized Attention – Tailored strategies that fit your goals, timeline, and budget.
• Powerful Support – Advanced tools and transaction management, thanks to Side’s industry-leading platform.

As a bonus, you’ll be supporting a locally owned business, well known for giving back to many local community organizations, such as Kids Against Hunger, The Valley Humane Society, Goodness Village, Shephard’s Gate, and many more. 

No Tradeoffs. Just Results.

In a world where many real estate clients feel like they’re sacrificing service for scale (or vice versa), Gina Piper proves you can have both. You get the personal commitment of a local expert who’s deeply invested in the Pleasanton and Tri-Valley community—backed by the kind of power, speed, and efficiency that only a major real estate network can provide.

Buying or selling in the East Bay? You deserve an agent who understands your neighborhood and knows how to compete in today’s fast-moving market.

Connect with Gina Piper today and experience what it’s like to have Main Street values with Wall Street firepower.