About Dwell Real Estate

A Family Brokerage, Deeply rooted in Sacramento

At Dwell Real Estate, we believe real estate is about more than transactions—it’s about guiding people through meaningful life transitions with clarity, care, and experience.

 

Dwell Real Estate is a family brokerage spanning two generations. Serving the Sacramento real estate market, Dwell combines deep Sacramento roots with decades of hands-on expertise in residential real estate, helping clients buy and sell homes with confidence. With six generations of local history, our work is grounded in community, relationships, and a genuine commitment to serving families well—especially during times of change. Whether you are buying a home in Sacramento, selling your property, or relocating within t

 

Meet Ed & Brenda
Founders, Owners, and Your Trusted Guides
Ed Gatejen
Ed Gatejen Broker/Founder | License ID: 881827
Ed is the Co-Founder and Broker for Dwell Real Estate.  He’s been guiding families through their real estate transitions for almost 4 decades.  As a real estate investor, Ed began buying property and at one point had ownership in over 185 residential units in Midtown and Downtown Sacramento while running one of the premier boutique brokerages in the greater Sacramento region. 
 
Today, Ed supports the Dwell team while continuing to serve buyers, sellers and savvy investors. And while real estate is a passion, it’s only a portion of what fills Ed's days. He is a competitive soccer player, a joyful pickleball player, a dedicated father and grandfather, a loving partner, and a passionate student of physical, mental and emotional well being.
Brenda Cross
Brenda Cross Co-Founder, Marketing Director | License ID: 02098988

As a co-founder of Dwell Real Estate, Brenda brings a rare depth of experience, perspective, and heart to every client relationship. She is a marketing specialist with a career that began in finance in New York City. She went on to become a top real estate broker in NYC before returning to her native California. Her experience in finance and marketing shapes how Dwell positions, presents, and promotes homes—ensuring each property is marketed strategically, thoughtfully, and with a deep understanding of both numbers and narrative. Brenda is also a fantastic guide with great compassion and understanding for life’s transitions.

 

 

 

Life Transitions

A Thoughtful Approach to Life Transitions

At Dwell, we specialize in guiding you through moments of change—right sizing, empty nesting, helping parents transition, or selling a longtime family home.

Our role is to simplify what can feel overwhelming:

  • We listen first
  • We help you understand all your options
  • We create clear, thoughtful transition plans
  • We guide you through every stage of the selling process with care

With a trusted network of local partners, we can manage everything from home preparation and marketing to moving and closing—so you feel supported from start to finish.

NEIGHBORHOODS

East Sacramento
Land Park
Arden Park
Downtown
Carmichael
Curtis Park

REVIEWS

Beth Smiley

Ed and team were great to work with to find my new home. Ed made it easy to navigate and their team was and still is there every step of the way. I love my new home!!!

Emily Lovell

Working with Ed was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was knowledgeable about the Sacramento real estate market, responsive to my texts/calls, even late in the evening, and truly went above and beyond to make the home buying process as smooth as possible. What stood out most was their attention to detail and genuine care for finding the home that I wanted—every question was answered promptly, and every step was clearly explained. His expertise and negotiation skills helped me get an excellent deal, and I always felt I was in good hands. I highly recommend Ed to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy real estate professional in the Sacramento area.

Leslie Harder

My brother recommended Ed Gatejen for the sale of our other brother's home. Ed was nothing but great. He was very proactive in recommending various inspections to be done, working with a prospective buyer and his agent, keeping me informed along the way, and always giving me information and options on how to proceed. The sale went very fast and Ed worked hard to overcome a couple of hiccups along the way. I am very much appreciative of Ed's extraordinary work for me and my brothers.