Michael Studebaker is the Broker/Owner of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc Realtors where he oversees a talented team of 42 real estate professionals serving the SF East Bay region.

As a highly regarded, innovative manager, Michael has brought vision and talent to a brokerage established in 1967. He began his real estate career as a Realtor under the mentorship of Don Lindsey, former owner and founder of Gallagher & Lindsey.

As a former business owner prior to real estate, Michael’s key strength is client satisfaction and attention to detail. He is known for creating a collaborative environment for his Realtors to help them learn new technologies and develop their professional careers.

His experience as a successful residential Realtor has also given him the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to succeed. His extensive professional expertise, coupled with his local market knowledge, make him a valuable resource for his sales team as well as home buyers and sellers by referral.

Throughout his real estate career, Michael has been actively involved in professional organizations and has distinguished himself by earning the following designations: GRI, CRS, CRB, e-PRO, SRES. He also serves as a board member for CRB Northern California as well as the Alameda Hospital Foundation.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in business/marketing and a Minor in Art History from the University of California, Berkeley.

A resident of Alameda County for more than 25 years, Michael and his family reside in Alameda, California. Aside from real estate, his other passions include cooking for friends, swimming, Zydeco music and modern art.