When we decided to sell our home, we looked into all different ways possible, including FSBO, iBuying, selling to relatives, and listing by an agent. After all the research and interviewing five local agents, including a realtor friend of ours, we decided to go with Eva. It was a pretty tough decision, but we believed Eva would be most likely to deliver the result we wanted. Eva and her team provided excellent service; they were always there whenever we had questions or needed anything, especially after we relocated to a different city. Without going into too much detail, Eva fought for us using her negotiation skill and strategy during the selling process. Even in a seller's market, it's still very stressful when selling our home because it's our biggest asset. We truly felt that Eva put our interests first. We highly recommend Eva Lin to anybody looking for an outstanding real estate agent with great knowledge and experience in the Pasadena area. read more

tl;dr: An efficient smart lead and team that are always responsive and helpful far beyond close of escrow. They will feel like family to you (the part of family that you like and want to see) and take the edge off of making such a large scary purchase, walking you through step by step at a pace you are comfortable with. Our family started looking for a home in Pasadena at the end of 2018. It was hard. Nothing felt right. And the agents we met were less than exciting and not terribly helpful. We found most of our listings on redfin. Honestly, with the information on the internet, I felt like an agent wasn't really useful. When we found our home, I was very excited but nervous about the whole process. We met Eva after we fell in love with the home. So I thought working with her would be the same as working with anyone else. But I was wrong. She is warm and professional, genuinely looking out for your best interest, and works hard for you at any and all hours. During negotiations, she made sure we were comfortable with the decisions being made, gave us excellent advice while still allowing us to make educated decisions, and made sure we were not overextending our budget. During escrow and the discovery period when things were getting heated with the sellers, Eva would have us step back and reassess to make sure we still liked and wanted the property. Her advice and expertise were invaluable. But that's not where it ends, her support team is excellent. She and they respond promptly to messages, emails, and phone calls. Even after we closed, they were there to assist us in all aspects of our move including arranging transfer of utilities, recommendations for cleaners, movers, etc and coordinating times that work for us, they even offered to help unpack! The services they provided were so helpful during such a stressful time. One would think the relationship would end once you move in. Well not with Lin Realty! We attended their annual picnic and met other people that have worked with Eva and her team. Not surprisingly, many had similar experiences. We are now in the process of using her team to lease out our condo. Once again, everything is going smoothly and efficiently. read more

Eva was a great help to me as I purchased my first home. I wasn't sure which neighborhood was right for me, but I knew I wanted to live somewhere safe. Eva patiently helped me explore several different areas including Pasadena, Studio City, Glendale, and Burbank. She shared very useful information about each neighborhood that helped me make a well-informed decision about where to plant my roots. I'm so thankful for how Eva made everything feel simple and straightforward. I never felt overwhelmed or confused by real estate jargon because she would patiently take the time to explain everything to me and make sure that I felt comfortable. She made me feel like there were no silly questions.. After searching for a while I found a home I knew I loved and Eva did an amazing job negotiating and making sure that my offer was accepted, even though there were many other buyers putting in offers too. Even now that I've been living in my new home for several months, Eva is still available anytime I need her to answer questions. She's not only a very skilled real estate agent but also a very caring one too. I've already recommended her to my friends and I will continue to do so! read more

Eva and her team handled everything we needed in a professional and courteous manner. From the day we first talked until the day Eva called and confirmed that the escrow had closed everything was seamless. In the beginning Eva made recommendations to make the home more appealing. She even had referrals for the various trades when our contractors failed to complete the job on time. When we hit the market Eva held the open house. She called me that night and said we had an offer, but that there were others coming in as well. All told we had 8 offers the first week we were on the market. Eva presented the offers in a manner that allowed us to compare them, side by side, on a spreadsheet. Eva then recommended a counter offer strategy that resulted in a sale that was $100,000 over our list price. In addition, we were able to close escrow in only 10 days. If you need a broker in the Pasadena area, I recommend Eva and her team for a job well done. You won't be disappointed. read more

My experience with realtors in the past, including with my own cousin who is a realtor, is that their career motivation is primarily driven by money. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make money, money provides us with the opportunity to live comfortably and happily, which in turn gives us the opportunity to make a positive difference in this world by helping others. But what I have seen, again with those realtors I have known, including my cousin, is that the nature of this career seems to bring so much attention to the money that it becomes the end goal and nothing more, which is a shame. I also always thought that realtors depended so much on the MLS access to sell houses that often they would not really earn that commission, which being in California, and in LA County, is insanely high. I never felt that realtors deserved such a huge cut of a home that we put so much time and effort to maintain. I spoke to two realtors before I found Eva, one of them was my cousin, and during that time, I was highly stressed, I had been diagnosed with cancer the year before and with the costs of alternative medicine and not being able to work for that year, I decided it was time to sell the one asset I had to be able to continue to afford my treatments and to fully heal. And neither really could relieve the burden that selling my condo caused. I still found myself worried about who to hire to fix even minor things or to give a fresh coat of paint to the interior to make it move in ready. Enter Eva...She came to me on the first day with such certainty, she told me what I needed to do to make he home move in ready for a buyer, what colors to paint the interior and also had a team of people that helped her and contractors who were actually good that I didn't need to deal with because we all know that dealing with contractors can be a nightmare. But not with Eva as she curates it all. But that's not the best part of Eva. The best thing I can say about Eva is that she reminds me that, while men are still massively outnumbering women in business and politics, that if women did it, and stayed true to their female nature with the aggressiveness of business mind, the world would be a much better place. She is the first woman I have met who is a great business person, she knows how to make money and is successful doing so, but who also hasn't lost her female integrity. And that is compassion. That is the biggest gift that women have and that we sometimes lose when we enter predominantly male business fields because we feel we need to compete with men on the male octave. But she stays in her lane, does things completely different, and she has pleasantly surprised me with how she has brought those different sides of her to her business. I have seen her make some tough decisions, and I know it can't be easy to be such a strong woman in business, and doing things how she does them, but she always honors her clients and when she says she guarantees the best customer service, she honestly does. I have never seen such good customer service, she understands and she listens. She will make your life easier during this process of selling your home, you can trust her integrity, and I truly don't believe you will ever find a more ethical and compassionate realtor anywhere. read more

This is a long review, however they deserve every word and I think it's worth your time reading :) Having Lin Realty as your realtor is like having a personalized concierge team to help you find the perfect home for your family! The team is incredibly attentive, reliable, down-to-earth and a joy to work with. They're also very patient working with the needs of each family member (some harder to please than others lol) and never once did we feel rushed or pressured throughout our 7 months journey in search of a house that checks all our boxes in this low-supply pandemic housing market. Being a first time buyer, Eva and Angel guided us each step of the way, from the many documents involved, to the local markets and neighborhoods, and competitive bidding strategies that obviate getting into a bidding war. While Eva was on maternity leave, Angel took great care of us and we've come to rely on her as she's truly a subject matter expert who can spot the conditions and pitfalls of both interior and exterior of a place, and is extensively knowledgeable in giving ideas on easy projects to improve a place and their ballpark costs. Angel is like a trusted friend and consultant whose candid insights have helped us make well-informed decisions into whether to go for a place. When we do, Eva was always involved in the offer process, even when she was still on leave! The whole Lin Realty team went above and beyond to make us feel special and cared for, specific examples include: - Eva helped hand-write a Chinese letter, back when love letters for a house was a norm before the Fair Housing Act - Angel helped us in countless ways. Let's just say that we'd love to share fruits from the trees at our new home for years to come! She also gives good food rec's around our new place - Vincent found highly-rated specialists and contractors, and took care of all the scheduling in the time sensitive 10-day contingency period. He also helped us with various things, like troubleshooting a Google Home device, helping with the electric panel and gate, scheduling locksmith for re-keying, and delivering unexpected thoughtful sweets after Angel learned of a personal good news. He also crafted the English love letter upon interviewing to learn about us - Wendy was there for all the scheduled inspections, calling to make sure they come on-time, took notes for follow-ups, and scheduled them accordingly. These scheduling and calling help from Vincent and Wendy cannot be understated, as doing these ourselves now we've learned that getting contractors to come on-time is no easy feat! - Aida provided additional availability to tour places on the weekends - Grace helped with getting us set up at the new place, like utilities and change of address when we're ready - Eva and team sent us thoughtful gestures like hand-written cards and gourmet treats to celebrate different milestones of the buying process Last but not least, extra services that put them over the top of what're already phenomenal services: - Eva has a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2ro-B2X5287W4HG2uPjZw). We discovered it by accident and it should be promoted more as it has great tips on buying / selling and market updates! - Neighborhood and Comparable reports, being a data-driven person, it's great to have stats - They told us that concierge services are available even *after* the sale, like house & pet sitting up to 10 days per year, packing & moving assistance, contractor referrals / coordination, and just discovered this on their website "quarterly HVAC filter replacement". Who does these?!? I don't know any other realtor who would, hence why they deserve a long 5-star review. Thanks for reading, and thanks Eva, Angel, and team! read more

Eva and her team worked tirelessly to sell our house. Aspects to the sale were not straight forward. Every time something came up, she found a way to resolve the issue. We always received a prompt response to any questions or concerns. We couldn't be more satisfied with her work and intend on hiring her again when it's time to purchase a home. read more

Working long hours in Downtown LA and living in OC was becoming too much to handle for me. It was time to find somewhere closer to the office to plant my roots and Pasadena seemed the perfect place. I was looking for an agent who knew the area and I came across Eva Lin. What a find! I'm so happy I had Eva and her team help me buy my new home. The last thing I needed was added stress or bad advice. Thankfully, Eva was a HUGE help! Her guidance and insights were invaluable, she connected me with an incredible mortgage lender who gave me a serious leg up on the competition, and when we found the right home, she helped me beat out 5 other offers (including 2 that were all cash!) Having the right real estate agent on your side makes all the difference in the world. read more

This is the 5th home my husband and I have sold, but the first with Eva Lin as our realtor. Our experience with Eva was nothing less than exceptional. She knew the local real estate market here in San Marino cold and she masterfully negotiated to ensure us the best price and terms on the sale. What's more, she and her support staff operated with smooth efficiency and went out of their way to take many time-consuming task off our hands. This "concierge-level" of service was something we did not expect, but we deeply valued as it allowed us spend more time at our beach home rather that constantly driving over to tie up loose ends. Throughout the whole process, Eva was always strategic , effective and intentional. She is truly a rare find!! She was following up on a significant detail one day after closing , only after the fact was I made aware that she had delivered a child a few hours prior. She is a pleasure to work with , she eludes enthusiasm through out the process, which was remarkably short. Without hesitation we would absolutely recommend her to anybody in need of a caring, trustworthy , top-tier real estate agent in San Marino. read more

Eva and her team are absolutely wonderful to work with. It's like having a friend on the "inside" that is working for you. As first time sellers, my husband and I interviewed 8 agents who all showed very strong backgrounds and impressive expertise. At the end, we chose Eva because she immediately understood our concerns about selling a townhouse that involves complicated HOA situations and she was exceptionally knowledgeable about our neighborhood. Her confidence in listing our property at a competitive price definitely made us feel we were in good hands. Long story short, we found a committed buyer within 5 days at a price that's 7.8% higher than asking. It only took 3 weeks to close the escrow and it was much smoother than we had imagined. Along this journey, we experienced zero headaches; everything was taken care of with the highest standards and the most thoughtful approaches. Also I'd love to mention that, we caught a cold in the middle of the selling process and Eva's concierge team sent us a gift basket filled with cold-easing goodies. We were really touched by her kindness. We have and will continue to recommend her to all of our family and friends. read more

My wife and I were ready to take a big step... Buying a home together. This would mean we could take an even bigger step... Starting a family. We were feeling excited, nervous, and hopeful all at once. As we started house shopping, we quickly realized just how crazy the market is in Pasadena and Altadena! Every time a good house hit the market, there were a ton of buyers vying for it. We'd get our hopes up only to end up feeling disappointed. Through it all, Eva was there for us giving great strategic advice, advocating for us, and helping us stay positive. A month ago we found ourselves in the same situation... The perfect house hit the market, and, of course, lots of people were interested. Eva fought tooth and nail for us as she always does, and this time we came out on top! I don't think we'd have won this house without Eva's strategies and hard work. What's more, the commitment and compassion of the Lin Realty Group team is something special. The kindness and care they've shown us during this journey has been deeply appreciated and, frankly, something we didn't expect from our realtor. Without a doubt, Eva's guidance changed our lives, and we're so excited to start our family in such a wonderful home. Working with Eva and her team is like having a superpower that gives you an unfair advantage in a highly competitive and market. If you are looking for a realtor, whether you are trying to buy your first home or sell your fifth, look no further -- Eva is the best! read more

Eva Lin and her team are amazing. I had never sold a home before, and Eva walked me through the process--every step of the way--with insight and savvy. As a direct result of Eva's leadership and know-how, the final sale price was much more than I ever expected. Plus, Eva is a joy to work with. You can trust Eva Lin to help you sell your home--painlessly and successfully. read more

Eva and her team were nothing short of exceptional throughout the entire homebuying process! If you are looking for a professional and knowledgeable agent in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley area, Lin Realty Group will surely take good care of you! read more

Eva and her team far exceeded the advice and support we have experienced from any other broker we ever worked with. We chose her based on Yelp reviews and couldn't have been more pleased.  Every single person in her shop knew exactly what to do, and did it promptly, politely, and efficiently. Eva always kept us informed. She leaves decisions up to the client but she helped us navigate through the currently volatile real estate market. Every client is treated as a VIP by her team. read more

I'm a doctor, so I don't have much time off work. I was concerned about how I'd manage my intense work schedule with all the details of buying a home for the very first time. I knew I wanted real estate in Pasadena, but besides that, I had a lot of questions. I needed an expert, and luckily, Eva appeared right on time! She didn't jump in and start pushing me to buy a house. She accommodated to my busy schedule, she was very approachable and efficient in communicating with me. She took the time to show me all the different neighborhoods. She explained what made the Pasadena housing market unique, the different styles of homes around town, and the pros and cons of each. I felt empowered to make smart decisions based on the knowledge she shared. I didn't think I'd feel so confident when buying my first home, but now that I'm settled in my cozy new condo, I realize that Eva set me up for success every step of the way! Thank you, Eva! :) You're the best real estate agent I could have asked for! From start and even until now, I know I can count on her in anything. P.S. Eva's team offers a "concierge program" and it's AMAZING. They help me throughout the whole home-buying process and even after the sale closed. Eva's team helped me with utilities, clean-up, contractors, everything I didn't have time to handle. Whatever I needed; they were there to help. read more

Eva helped my family with both a home sale and a home purchase. The level of service and care we received was nothing short of outstanding. Based on our research, we suspected that Eva was a good real estate agent, but she really impressed us with her expertise. More than that, we felt that we had somebody on our side who genuinely cared about us and who made sure our best interest was being served. In our book, Eva is the best real estate agent in Pasadena! We couldn't have asked for more :) read more

Eva has been my go-to Pasadena realtor for years. Her guidance and insights have proven spot on time and again. Always a straight-shooter, I know I can count on her to give me honest advice that's rooted in her experience having sold hundreds of homes in/around Pasadena. I really appreciate Eva's unyielding candor and long-term thinking. I highly recommend her to anybody looking for exceptional advice and service! read more

When selling your home you want an effective negotiator as you listing agent. I marvel at Eva's negotiating skills, as evidenced by how much over asking price each home she lists sells for. As a professional home stager, I get to work with many real estate agents. Eva stands out because of her attention to detail, her professionalism and her awesome, individualized marketing plan for each house she lists. The Lin Realty Group has a wonderful and efficient concierge team that will help you get your home into market ready condition with as little stress as possible. Eva is a very successful and active agent, but yet somehow manages to give each client the individualized attention they need and want. 5 stars is not enough! read more

We worked with Eva and her team previously to buy our home in Pasadena, and we received such great service that we decided to go with them again for the sale of our home. We couldn't have been happier with the care and communication we received throughout the process, starting with an initial walkthrough and recommendations for improvements prior to showing, and finishing with providing her expertise to aid us in selecting the right offer. Eva has many years of experience in this area and is a great person to have on your team in this housing market. We would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell! read more

I had a great experience working with Eva. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and attentive throughout both the selling and purchasing processes. If it weren't for her, I would have overlooked a critical red flag on a house I was about to purchase because the sellers did not disclose the information - she and her team were able to obtain important documents by directly going to the city and actually spent time reviewing them. She has an excellent team supporting her. All members of her team are very professional, friendly and moreover, take their jobs seriously while also having fun. I really felt like I was getting the white-glove treatment working with her and the team. I would highly recommend Eva to my friends and family. read more

Lin Realty Group is AMAZING! There are many important decisions that go into selling your home and the best decision my husband and I made was choosing Lin Realty Group to sell our Pasadena home. From day one, Eva and her team (shout-out to Angel, Grace, and Alyssa), made sure that every step of the way was stress-free and absolutely perfect. I have very high standards, and I could not think of one way that they could have been better to us. I've never felt more taken care of - not during my wedding, not even during the birth of my children! Eva and her team think of every detail and their white glove service never stops working for you. They are experts in the market, and they know exactly what buyers want. After a few small tweaks and improvements to our property, we were able to sell our home for 15 percent above what we were expecting. We had tried to sell this property previously and had failed. Eva made sure we had a great buyer who could perform, and she safe-guarded us throughout the sale, always making sure that our best interests were her first priority. Eva and her team are beyond patient, incredibly generous, and were always available when we needed them. If you have the opportunity to work with Eva Lin and her team, consider yourself lucky. I could search the entire world over and never find a better realty team than Lin Realty Group. They are THAT good! read more

We really enjoyed working with Eva Lin during our stint in LA both in buying and selling several properties. She's extremely professional but at the same time NOT pushy and notably has your best interest at heart whether you're a buyer or seller. I'm extremely picky with people I work with so endorsing Eva means a lot! For every property we visited, she always had the most up to date information and super quick to point out if the property was worth pursing. She's multi-lingual which makes it super great to converse in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English. She always paid great detail to the real value of a house, taking into consideration feng shui (for some), strange Asian superstitions that affect re-sale, and home conditions (including when to expect repairs and amount of investment needed). She's also VERY accommodating to your schedule needs and makes sure you understand everything (even if it's obvious). We're super grateful to have met Eva and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Gabriel area. She'll really fight (and cheer you on) on your home purchase / selling needs and I always felt confident she could get the job done! read more

I would never even consider another realtor after having Eva represent my husband and I in both the sale of our condo and the purchase of our darling house. She is the shining example of what a realtor should be. She is strong, intelligent, professional, yet caring, understanding and compassionate during what is almost always a stressful situation. Her work ethic is unsurpassed. I sometimes wondered if she ever even slept. I cannot put into words our deep gratitude for all that Eva and her staff have done for us over the past year. You will NEVER find a better realtor than Eva Lin. read more

Without having experienced it, we never could have imagined such a warm, helpful, and smooth experience during our home sale. At first, we were nervous about going through this process. We have a young daughter and very demanding careers--the last thing we wanted was to have a stressful sale that took our attention away from what we truly care about. Thankfully, Eva Lin represented us as our listing agent in Pasadena and we were impressed beyond words. She is NOT your typical realtor. She listens, she cares, and she has tremendous expertise. She also knew exactly what we should do to get the result we were looking for. Her confidence and enthusiasm allowed us to rest easy, especially as she delivered on every single promise she made to us. We were equally impressed with Eva's support team. They took so much off our plate including things that we never would have expected (like facilitating every aspect of the preparation of the sale after we moved out, clearing out our garage, packing boxes, booking and coordinating contractors, etc.). It's clear that Eva's entire organization is designed for creating a world-class client experience. We feel SO fortunate to have found Eva! read more

Eva earned our trust and respect with her professionalism and hard work, she didn't just get our house sold for more than we could dream of, I saw in her a true passion in helping people in the forever unpredictable housing market. She and her team elevated this profession to a different level, we were fortunate to have her as our realtor and I'm confident you will feel the same. read more

"Wow!" That's the main thing that comes to mind when I think of my realtor, Eva Lin, and her team. She is 100% on top of her game and clearly has a passion for what she does. During the early stages of working with her, I was still having misgivings about whether buying a home was a sound financial decision for me. While you would expect most realtors to do everything possible to convince you that you should definitely buy property, Eva did the opposite! She told me that I should really weigh the pros and cons of becoming a homeowner and take another close look at my finances to make sure I was not going to being making a decision I would later regret. From that point on I knew Eva had my best interest at heart and didn't see me as just a walking dollar sign. Fast forward a few months, and I was 100% ready to buy a home. Eva and her team (especially Joe) were great! They helped me find properties that weren't even on the market, they were super prompt to respond whenever I had a question, and once I found the right place, Eva fought hard to have my offer accepted. We actually beat out other offers, partially because in my offer package, Eva and Joe painted a picture (figuratively, not literally) of me and my life story to the seller, which really resonated with him. Eva and the Lin Realty Group team exceeded my expectations many times over and I simply can't say enough good things about working with them! read more

Eva Lin was attentive, diligent, highly professional, and delivered on all promises in representing us in the sale of our home. She was an absolute pleasure to deal with and we highly recommend her. read more

Eva Lin helped us sell our Pasadena (Madison Heights) home and we are beyond satisfied with our experience. She was such a pleasure to work with. We met with several Pasadena real estate agents, but Eva gave us the sense of confidence and trust that we were hoping to find. Having bought and sold several properties before, this is the first time my husband and I felt that we were dealing with a real estate agent who was on our side and who went above and beyond our expectations. In addition to knowing the Pasadena area in depth, she delivered a great price and experience for us, as she promised. From A to Z, marketing to escrow to closing, she was on top of it. In our eyes, Eva Lin in the best Pasadena realtor to go to when selling a home! Thank you Eva and team! read more

Eva helped my family sell our San Gabriel home for absolute top dollar. Her insight, forethought and expertise of the local community were key to our success. I absolutely recommend that anyone selling in the Los Angeles area especially SGV give her a call to witness her strengths in action. We continue to be enamored with her service and hope to work together again soon. Clayton McCarter and Family read more

Former first-time home buyer. It's hard to find a good deal in Southern California, but Eva was great help. She's very knowledgeable when it comes to what a good or bad deal is, and points out how specifics of a property will add to or detract from its value in the long run. The most important traits to me in a realtor are availability and responsiveness. I needed someone who could be flexible with scheduling to accommodate my work hours, as well as make sure to keep me up to date with new opportunities. Eva fit the bill perfectly. Eva is very thorough and detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. I got lucky. read more

This is the 2nd time we have used the services of Eva Lin and the Lin Realty Group. The first time was a few years ago when we sold my parents home in Pasadena. That was such a positive experience that when the time came for us to sell our own home in La Canada, we immediately contacted Eva. From the moment we placed our trust in Eva and her team, the entire process was stellar! Eva and her amazing team were with us every step of the way, even helping me pack when I injured my hand thru their service. Eva also did a very good job reviewing market conditions with us and helping us to establish the right listing price as part of her marketing strategy. And, she and her team worked closely with us to prepare the home to shine during the showings. Ultimately, her marketing strategy was excellent as it resulted in multiple offers and a final sales price that was higher than we expected! We highly recommend working with Eva if you want to sell your home. Mariella and Rick Nybakken read more

Recently, I moved from Pasadena and purchased my first home. Having Eva and everybody on her team guide me through this experience was incredible. Eva is seriously the BEST realtor and her team is world class! Whenever I needed them, they were there. Even when I didn't know I needed them, they were behind the scenes making sure that things were going beyond smoothly for me. I was expecting that Eva would take great care of me because she was referred by a family friend. Despite starting out with high expectations, I was still surprised by how fun, thoughtful, professional, and caring she and her whole team were. Even though my purchase is complete, I know I can always call on them for any questions or support and they'll be right there, delivering the incredible client service they've made me accustomed to! Couldn't recommend more highly! read more

Words cannot express the gratitude we have for eva and her team in the process of helping us purchasing our dream home. The process itself was stressful due to covid and also my husband and I had such polarized ideas of what we want and eva delivered a perfect home. Eva and her team delivered an over the top customer services that I had not experienced or thought something like this is even possible having been through buying and selling properties 3 times in the past. Thank you eva for everything and you are forever on my speed dial for future realtor needs. read more

Lin Realty has provided an experience beyond anything I expected. Eva and her team have been amazing in helping my family find a home. As a first time homebuyer I had a lot of questions as well as a lot to learn about the entire process and Eva was there every step of the way. Eva and her team have really made the home buying process clear and easy. They have always been responsive to any questions or concerns in a quick manner. Also Eva's insight and advice on properties as well as their worth has been invaluable and spot on. But it's not just her that made the process great, Carolyn and the rest of the Lin Realty team have all been helpful in adding more flexibility to viewing and inspection schedules. Their recommendations for service providers have been great, providing thorough inspections and reports at reasonable prices. I thought that after we purchased our home we were finished but Eva and her team are still available to us helping us settle in and find reputable workers for minor upgrades necessary to the place. I completely recommend Lin Realty and the commitment they have to their clients. read more

My home is now officially sold and I'm beyond happy with how everything turned out! I can easily look back and say, "Thank goodness I picked Eva to be my realtor!!" A new job opportunity in Irvine meant I needed to sell my house in Pasadena. My online research of Pasadena real estate agents led me to call Eva Lin and from the very start I could tell she was the real deal. Her approach was super consultative, which I loved because she really dug deep to understand both my goals and concerns. She gave me straight answers and had a very clear plan of action that was well thought out. One of my favorite parts of having Eva as my realtor was how she and her staff would always go over and above the call of duty. For instance, we discovered that there was a permitting issue with some electrical work done in my converted shed. This was a big problem because it was holding up the sale. I was already living in my new home in Irvine, so the last thing I wanted to do was commute back to Pasadena multiple times to deal with the city, contractors, inspectors, etc. Even though I didn't expect it, Eva's Director of Client Care, Carolyn, jumped at the opportunity to take on the project. She coordinated with everybody, saw to it that the shed was brought up to code, got the sign off from the city inspector, and I didn't need to make a single trip back to Pasadena! I was thrilled! Another one of my favorite parts of working with Eva was being able to rely on her negotiation skill. She did an outstanding job in negotiating the highest sales price for my home, which was incredibly important to me. I have the deepest gratitude for the help Eva provided to me and the way she and her team went the extra mile time and time again. I wouldn't work with anybody else! TL/DR - Eva and her team helped me in numerous ways I didn't even expect. They took all the stress off my shoulders, sold my Pasadena house for over the asking price, and were beyond helpful every step of the way. I never knew that a realtor could provide such a high level of service! read more

Working with Eva and the Lin Realty Group team was a great experience! She's an awesome real estate agent! Being a first-time home buyer, I had no idea what goes into the whole process. It's actually quite complicated, but Eva made it seem like a breeze. She explained all the steps, patiently answered my questions, and when I found the perfect condo in Pasadena, she negotiated a great price and concessions for me. What I appreciated most was that I always felt like she had my best interest at heart. She never pressured me to increase my budget and never got impatient with me during my admittedly lengthy home search. Hey, what can I say, I'm making the biggest purchase of my life so I'm going to take my time! Eva let me know that she agreed with my approach and that I shouldn't rush into any decisions. What a class act! :) read more

Buying a home around the Pasadena area is highly competitive so we feel extremely fortunate that we found Eva. Yes, she was very responsive, detail-oriented, a pleasure to work with, etc., but these are qualities that you would expect from any good professional. What we really appreciated even beyond her professionalism was her ability to actually help us GET the home we wanted. Eva is extremely knowledgeable about the home buying process and she truly added value to our experience. For instance, she educated us on the finer points of the home loan process and made recommendations about what type of loan to pursue and from what type of bank in order to give us the best chance of securing the house we wanted. Thanks to her advice, we ended up beating out 12 other offers (including cash offers). Once we were in escrow, Eva's level of expertise continued to impress and benefit us. During the inspection process, for instance, she always knew what issues were major even though on the surface they appeared to be minor, and vice versa. She even took note that we inspected certain elements of the house later in the day when the light wasn't as good, and recommended that we take a second look during broad daylight to make sure that the seller wasn't hiding anything from us. Eva was always several steps ahead of the game, looking out for us and our best interest all the way. Over the past twenty years we have purchased 3 different condos and worked with 3 different agents. Each time we found the experience to be rather unsavory. We knew that purchasing a house would be an even more involved process, so we certainly were not looking forward to it. Thanks to Eva, buying our home was absolutely painless. This is something we never would have expected. We're really going to miss working with her and even our kids are going to miss "the nice lady." read more

What a treat it was having Eva guide our family on our quest to buy a home in the Arcadia school district. With so much on the line both financially and emotionally, we were really hoping to find a great real estate agent who truly cared about our family's needs. We were also looking for somebody who was highly experienced with the home buying process and could give us an edge against all the other home buyers we were bidding against. Eva and her team absolutely fit the bill. With Eva's help we beat out multiple offers to win a house that is perfect for us. Beyond that, she managed to have the seller pay for ALL of the repairs we requested. The whole process from our initial meeting to the close of escrow was so smooth. She was always there when we called or texted her, she anticipated potential problems, and she made us feel so cared for all along the way. Eva is an amazing real estate agent and her whole team is so passionate, effective, and a joy to work with. read more

When my parents, who are elderly, non-English speakers, gave me the responsibility of coordinating the sale of our family home, I knew I had to do my homework and select the right realtor since much of their retirement was tied up in that property. The person would have to be knowledgeable, active in Arcadia, fluent in Mandarin, and aggressive in order to keep my parents happy. After interviewing a handful of realtors I met with Eva. Hearing what she had to say convinced me that she was the right fit for us. After my parents met her, they were convinced too. Eva educated us on the Arcadia real estate market, and presented a very clear and thorough plan of attack for how she would market and sell our home. She answered all of our questions and proceeded to follow through with her plan, exactly as she said she would. She constantly checked in with us to provide updates and make sure that we knew how things were progressing. She is clearly a very busy person, but she always made time for us and made us feel like her top-priority. I could go on at length about all the ways Eva impressed us, but the most important thing she did was follow through on her promise of selling our home in expert fashion. My parents and I are highly satisfied with Eva Lin and recommend her services every chance we get. read more

Going into the home buying process for the first time, my husband and I didn't quite know what to expect. We were hopeful, a bit nervous, and very excited because buying a home meant we could finally start a family of our own. One thing we knew is that we needed to find the right person to help us on our journey. For us, the "right" person would be somebody patient and knowledgeable (since we were doing this for the first time), aggressive and proactive (since Pasadena is so competitive), and also fun and caring (since we'd probably be spending a lot of time together touring houses and talking strategy). In an endless sea of real estate agents, we didn't know who to trust. We're so glad we found Eva because she was the perfect fit for us. She patiently walked us through the many steps it takes to buy a home, she passionately strategized with us and negotiated on our behalf, she sincerely commiserated with us when roadblocks presented themselves, and she joyfully celebrated with us when we reached new milestones bringing us closer to our dream. Now our dream has come true - we're the proud new owners of a charming Pasadena craftsman home. Thanks to Eva, the journey was as amazing as the destination. read more