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Meet Carrie

Carrie

Carrie McAlister

Founder & REALTOR®

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Carrie has made East Bay real estate dreams come true for nearly two decades, resulting in a total transaction volume exceeding $370 million and a business based on personal referrals and repeat business. Carrie’s intellect, intuition, and genuine concern for people drive her mission to positively impact her clientele and the community. In 2022, that mission culminated in Calia Homes , a company she created to support buyers, sellers, investors, and industry professionals. At Calia Homes , Carrie is building a culture of excellence and working to uplift the community by partnering with local nonprofits.
 
Part of Carrie’s legacy is her ability to make the complicated real estate process easy to understand. Her professional history includes being a management consultant for business and government leaders in the United States and abroad, including projects in Los Angeles, New York, Latin America, and the Middle East. This background, along with her industry expertise, makes Carrie an experienced and practiced problem solver with a rare analytical skill set. She runs the numbers and analyzes the data to find thoughtful and creative solutions for her clients.
 
Carrie is approachable, easy to get along with, and a lot of fun; but she has another side that’s forthright, no-nonsense, and tirelessly ambitious on behalf of her clients. She attributes this to her school days: “I have a Bachelor’s in Economics from UC Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School. So, I know how to study, and I’m able to enjoy a good beach party,” she says.
 
Carrie’s impressive negotiation skills, reputation for being compassionate yet forthright, and willingness to help everyone set her apart from the pack. Further, Carrie’s long-standing industry connections increase buyer competitiveness and facilitate smooth and successful transactions. Additional experience owning commercial properties and building houses from the ground up gives her even greater depth and breadth of experience.
 
Outside of the office, Carrie can be found working on her golf game, playing tennis, skiing, and spending time with her husband, John Protopappas, and their blended family — which includes four children, two dogs, and two geckos. She has sat on numerous charitable boards over the years, most recently as a Member of the Board of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir and an Executive on the Berkeley Symphony Board of Directors. She is also a member of the 100 Club, which supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland.
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Michael 'Freddie' Veres
Bill B.
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The Savage Family
Shirin
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Carrie McAlister and her team are 10 Star. I have bought and sold real estate over 30 years and they were the best. Carrie and team take charge of the total process of selling your home from helping you clean out your space and getting it staged to even being there for any repairs necessary. They are flexible, easy to work with and always open to a Seller's input. One could easily hand Calia Homes the k...

— Emilyn P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Working with Carrie McAlister was one of the best decisions I made during the sale of my uncle's home. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care turned what could have been a stressful process into a seamless experience. I only regret not hiring her sooner. Carrie’s expertise and dedication were invaluable, and I wholeheartedly recommend her and her team to anyone navigating a real estat...

— Michael 'Freddie' Veres

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Selling our family home was a complex process, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had Carrie McAlister and her team by my side throughout it. From managing all aspects of the pre-sale preparation and vendor coordination to navigating inspections, staging, and pricing, Carrie and her team handled every detail with care, precision, and professionalism. Their guidance helped us focus on improvements that...

— Bill B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Working with Carrie and Calia Homes was an amazingly good experience. After my uncle passed away, I was faced with the challenging task of selling his house. Carrie and her team made the entire process effortless, handling every detail with care. From the very first meeting, Carrie provided an accurate cost analysis and clear projections. She also connected me with reliable professionals for services lik...

— Michael

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

After moving our parents into assisted living, my siblings and I were selling our family home in the Oakland Hills. This was a long-distance affair since we live in Southern California. We came to the Bay Area and met several real estate agents, and Carrie was the only one who arrived with a list of comps, a marketing plan, a timeline, and a wonderfully warm personality. She listened to our concerns and ...

— The Savage Family

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Carrie McAlister is a phenomenal real estate agent! After parting ways with another agent, we started working with her a few months ago. We were looking for someone knowledgeable, professional, and most importantly, someone who would go the extra mile to find our dream home. My husband and I are busy professionals and have a young baby. We didn’t have time to scour listing sites or MLS several times a da...

— Shirin

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1346 Grizzly Peak Blvd

For Sale

Open House: 6/29/2025, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$1,495,000

1346 Grizzly Peak Blvd

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,678 Sq.Ft.
3040 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Pending

$995,000

3040 Martin Luther King Jr Way

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,353 Sq.Ft.
3040 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Pending

$995,000

3040 Martin Luther King Jr Way

  • 1,353 Sq.Ft.
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(510) 292-7838

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2089 Rose Street
Berkeley, CA, 94709