Garrett....a true professional and he knows his stuff! I have worked with many agents, both buying and selling, but Garrett was incredibly personable, understood our needs and met our timeline. He is sharp, savvy and most of all, attentive to the details. We would highly recommend Garrett in all your real estate needs. Not everyone has the answers to all your questions, but he made you feel secure that he will go find those answers if he didn't know it. We would highly recommend his services and wouldn't hesitate to use him again in any future transactions. I not only have a real estate broker now, but also a friend. Thank you for this amazing experience, Garrett. You made it seem effortless yet we know how much work you put in behind the scenes. You are appreciated. read more

Garret did an amazing job getting us top dollar for the recent sale of a condo. He has a great eye for style and design. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. read more

Garrett is simply the best! I'm an agent in the Bay Area and I hired Garrett to sell my parents home. The sale exceeded expectations. I felt in good hands with good communication along the way. Garrett is that right combination of smart, clever and proactive with great customer service and he knows how to get the job done. Great marketing plan and negotiation and made the process smooth. Highly recommended~ read more

Garrett was invaluable as we made a long distance move. We had circumstances that fluctuated and he guided us the whole way. He was knowledgeable, professional, honest, and quick to respond. We were happy with how he handled our offers in this competitive market. We could tell that other realtors respected him. Garrett was always ready to address concerns or questions we had. His familiarity with so many communities was key to us finding the right home to meet our needs. We definitely hope to use him again in the future! Thank you, Garrett. read more

Looking for a new home is stressful for many reasons. We knew we wanted to find the right agent to help guide us through the process. After identifying a few agents who all had excellent reviews, we interviewed them in person. Garrett was clearly the best choice and now that we know him, it's not surprising that he was also the quickest to respond to our inquiry. He established rapport with us right away and really listened, while at the same time impressing us with his passion, enthusiasm, and intensity, his sense of humor, and his knowledge of the San Gabriel Valley and real estate. He seems to know a lot about everything because he talks to people all day long. The other agents we spoke to were very experienced but they lacked the people skills that Garrett has in abundance. We wanted someone who liked talking to other agents, was a good listener, and would be advantageous to have as a negotiator. Also, we were looking for someone we'd want to talk to. He talks to you like you're an old friend. Everyone likes Garrett! Garrett was always honest and patient with us, even when we weren't really sure what we wanted and when we wanted different things. It took us a few months to find the right place and there were times that we were discouraged, but in the end, we actually found the perfect place after two months of going to open houses. Since we were interested in a hot neighborhood, the house had 7 other bids. The main reason we were able to get the house was that Garrett knew the seller and the seller wanted to work with him. He was able to make our dream a reality. We are extremely impressed with Garrett's work ethic and crazy responsiveness. He was up till the wee hours, e.g., 2 AM or later, working. I'd send him a text message and he would respond in a few seconds. If I made a comment on the Compass app, he'd respond right away. He's proactive to the extreme and always working hard to stay on top of things for all of his clients, including doing what he can to speed up the closing process, helping with financing, getting a great inspector, etc. We liked spending time with Garrett, so much so that it feels like the process ended too quickly. read more

Garrett Chan - Compass - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing to work with Garrett. Super knowledgeable about the 626 area and he's not here to just sell you a house, he also makes sure that you know what you're getting or makes sure that you get what you're looking for! Well connected, and honest and kind. It was my first time purchasing a place, and he made the process all the more smoother. Answers questions to the best of his ability and doesn't skirt around issues. Truly an amazing real estate agent that's hard to come by! read more

When hiring Garrett, we knew that we would be in safe hands in this difficult market. Not only is he an exceptional real estate agent but he is a gifted interior designer that became a selling point for us. Garrett was able to incorporate his design expertise in homes that we necessarily would pass up by essentially creating a vision for us that is practical and realistically attainable. Without Garrett, we wouldn't be where we are at today. We recently closed on a home that needs some "work" but we were able to secure this hidden gem UNDER asking with seller credits. He created a vision for us and we are currently working with contractors to make our dream home into a reality. There is no way we would have been able to do this in today's market without him. Aside from his down to earth and energetic personality, Garrett is professional and the absolute BEST in this real estate market. We plan to work with Garrett again and 1000% recommend him! Thanks Garrett! read more

My partner and I could not have been happier with our experience working with Garrett. After having some less-than-pleasant experiences with other realtors in the past, we were a little nervous about selecting the right person to help us purchase our first single-family house. Garrett had come highly recommended by friends, and he did not disappoint. From the very first introductory phone call, this was an entirely different experience from before. Garrett took the time to get to know us, and made it abundantly clear that he cared about us as individuals as well as clients. No matter how busy he was, he always made lots of time for us, and never made us feel rushed, or like any trivial or even redundant question was unworthy of his thorough attention. Garrett's plentiful and varied skills and strengths make him a powerhouse at his job. He's terrific socially, which makes interacting with him a delight, and this strength seems to be very important for how he can build relationships with other realtors. He's organized and thorough, and was always on top of our laundry list of requests when going through the daunting escrow process. And his background in design and general understanding of construction was incredibly helpful in being able to envision the potential in houses, and in actual planning our remodel when our offer was accepted. To give you a sense of who he is- in a moment of where his design skills and generosity intersected- while we were in escrow, he offered to go furniture shopping with us to help select the right rug and sectional for our new place, and spent a couple hours comparing fabric samples and making sure we got what we wanted. Incredible! Finally, and perhaps most worthy of note (hard to say, with all the appreciation we have for him!)-- in this absolutely insane market, we were able to close on our dream house in LESS THAN two months from the day we first contacted Garrett. A true Los Angeles realty miracle!! While I'd felt very confident in my home searching skills, Garrett had actually suggested the house we ended up buying-- in a San Rafael, Pasadena, a neighborhood I'd never heard of that was outside our Zillow search perimeter, but still in a very central and desirable location. We loved the house and its magical, super private backyard, but naturally, there was a lot of competition for it. With Garrett's guidance, we were able to make an offer that was selected out of 15 competing offers. We were thrilled not have missed out on our own little slice of paradise, and can't wait to move in next week. Our only regret in finding our home so quickly is that it means less time to hang out with our new friend Garrett, but we are looking forward to having him over for a celebratory dinner soon. :-) If you're looking for a phenomenal realtor and a just all-around good person to have in your corner, look no further than Garrett. read more

Immediately shot me down after hearing what I was hoping for in a rental. Problem-focused instead of solution-focused.

Garrett Chan is a dream-come-true real estate agent. Our house was on the market for just one week and we received 8 offers with most of them well above asking. He's an expert in the San Gabriel Valley and had experience with agents whose client submitted offers which helped during the selling process. We thought we were at a disadvantage because we had zero cash to prep the house. Garrett quickly informed us of a program that lends you money (no interest, no fees, no strings attached) to fix and prep the house to get it ready to show. All you have to do is pay back the loan once you sell the house or within a year if you don't sell the house. Garrett has a great network of contractors and was able to work within our tight budget to get the house show ready within a week. Due to his keen eye and background in interior design, Garrett was able to upgrade the house with new lighting and color schemes which gave our house such a refresh that we joked about keeping it. We also came in under budget, which we thought just never happens. On top of all this Garrett has excellent communication skills - available, efficient, easy to talk to and very responsive. Even under the best circumstances selling your house is stressful. We appreciated him making the process really seamless. We would without a doubt give Garrett Chan and his team a 10/10 recommendation as a real estate agent, interior designer and just a great person overall. Cheers Garrett you rock! read more

As a first time home buyer, Garrett made the entire experience for me a smooth and supportive process. I felt comfortable asking him questions and he always responded promptly. I'm so glad I found Garrett and chose him to be my realtor. I look forward to working with him again in the future for my next home purchase! read more

Garrett is an amazingly knowledgeable real estate agent. It was my first time buying a home and I got a recommendation from a family member to use Garrett as my agent because of his expert knowledge of the San Gabriel Valley area and ability to connect with new home buyers. Garrett far and away exceeded all expectations. He did an excellent job explaining the whole buying process and giving me guidance every step of the way. He helped connect me with the bank to get a great loan rate and worked for me at every step of the process. He also worked extremely hard to make sure everything was in order. This may be the most standard recommendation I can give but with Garrett, you're getting a real estate agent who's done this so many times it is literally boring. read more

I would highly recommend Garrett to any one considering selling their home in the Los Angeles area. My wife and I had a great experience with him when it came time to sell our condo in Glendale, CA. Garret truly made us feel like our home was in great hands and proactively communicated with us throughout the entire sales process. Here are some highlights: -Garrett laid out a timetable for getting our house to market and he delivered on that timetable. Our listing was delivered on schedule and he worked hard to make sure all work (staging, etc) was completed efficiently and swiftly. -Garrett's background in design allowed him to make superb recommendations on the small cosmetic fixes that had a huge impact on the marketability of our home. He leveraged his business partners to ensure those fixes were made timely and economically. -He referred a spectacular staging professional who accentuated the positive aspects of our home at a reasonable price. -Our bottom floor unit sold higher than asking price and higher than the unit directly above us on the top floor of our building (it had the same layout and updates). -Garrett made great recommendations for both a 1031 exchange administrator and escrow agent. If you want an agent who is attentive and makes the sales process as easy as possible, you simply cannot go wrong w/listing with Garrett. read more

Garrett is amazing!! My husband and I decided to finally make the plunge and buy our first home, and found Garrett through his great reviews on Yelp. We had a great impression of him immediately. He was friendly, funny, honest and knowledgeable - we just felt as comfortable with him as if we'd already known him for years. As soon as we gave him the go-ahead, Garrett started setting up showings for us. He was super communicative and always on top of things; it's clear he knows the business and is super passionate about what he does. Attending showings with him was as fun as it was informative, and we quickly narrowed down what we liked and disliked about our potential first home. We started looking at homes in mid June, had an offer accepted in early July, and got the keys to our first home in early August! We were anticipating months of searching and several rejected offers, but with Garrett, we managed to find an adorable home in our dream location in just a few weeks. I'm honestly still in disbelief. As this was our first time going through this process, there was no end to questions or fears we had - but Garrett was always available to talk through our concerns and never hesitated to make time for us. We couldn't be more grateful! We're planning on living in our new home for a long time, but if we ever need to move, I know we'll only be working with Garrett. Anyone would be lucky to have him on their team. Thank you Garrett!! read more

Garrett is a top agent! He's the best! We have worked with Garrett since 2015. Most recently in 2022 he helped up buy (again). Garrett was there for us, helped us think through everything, and ultimately helped us find and buy the perfect property for us! He is very professional, kind, honest, and has a great sense of humor. In our indecisiveness he was patient and put up with us. We are grateful for finding an amazing agent like Garrett and would recommend him to all our friends. read more

I've now worked with Garrett twice and plan to use him again in the future. You will never find another realtor like Garrett. He is available to his clients, meticulous with his work, has a great design eye, and makes what could be a stressful experience fun. He knows the market and my partner and I have come to really trust his guidance. We worked with him as sellers recently and his background in architectural interior design helped us identify what needed to be upgraded while keeping to our budget. Undertaking renovations before selling was a breeze with Garrett's guidance and support. He's a realtor who can deliver efficient results. I highly recommend him for anyone searching for a realtor. He's the best. read more

Garret was an excellent real estate agent and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, attentiveness and overall industry knowledge. This was my first house buying experience and he was able to guide my way through the whole process with a lot of patience and support. He was great at negotiating and I felt like Garrett always had my best interest in mind. I am grateful that Garrett was my first agent that I worked with and I will strongly recommend him in the future to my friends and family! read more

Garrett is an amazing real estate agent. When my wife and I moved to Pasadena from Denver this past year, Garrett came highly recommended, and we can understand why. He knows the Pasadena market and various neighborhoods. He's a good listener and took the time to understand our needs, style and budget. Garrett showed us a number of homes, each time taking note of our likes and dislikes to eventually find us the perfect home. One of the most remarkable things about Garrett is his ability to "envision" the home, making suggestions for remodel ideas, and think through furniture placements and decorating touches. Garrett is honest, polite, knowledgeable and attentive. We could not have asked for more! read more

We have recently found our forever-home, many thanks to Garrett! He was so dedicated to helping us search, never an easy task, especially now with COVID, he listened and was attentive to what we were looking for (we were certainly picky buyers), he provided us with great information, great advice and guidance in the endless possibilities for our new home, has high level of professionalism and super knowledgeable in his field. And because he has interior design background also, he definitely stands out compared to other regular agents. Him and his team made our buying process really smooth with no stress at all, we couldn't have asked for someone better. Will definitely use him again when we have future real estate needs and highly recommend him! read more

Garrett was the first agent we met when we first started going to open houses. Compared to the many other agents we met in our home search he made such a positive first impression that several months later we reached back out to him when we were ready to purchase. As nervous first time home buyers we appreciated how well he knew the ins and out of each step of the home buying process off the top of his head and patiently guided us through it. He's amazingly responsive to every call, email and text. We felt like he made our needs a priority every step of the way. On top of being great at what he does, he's all around a nice person; friendly, easy to talk to, a good sense of humor and a positive outlook at all times. Thank you Garrett in helping us purchase our first home! read more

Garrett has a natural talent for real estate. He sees things you may not as a buyer and knows how to explain the advantages/disadvantages of a property to you in an honest way that doesn't make you feel stupid. He's great at communicating with sellers agents, lenders, inspectors and all the other people you meet along the way during a home purchase. This all leads to a better outcome for you. More so than just being talented and skilled, Garrett works really hard. He answers the phone at an essentially perfect rate, at random hours as well. I had utmost confidence in Garrett every step of the way and would recommend him to anyone looking for an agent. read more

Garrett crafted our winning offer, selected amongst very competitive bids in a crazy California seller's market, and right off the back of a global pandemic. As first time home buyers my wife and I didn't have to settle for our second or third choice of home. You shouldn't settle for a second or third choice of realtor, just contact Garrett. read more

As a first time buyer we were nervous about buying our first home and Garrett helped us every step of the way. He is very knowledgeable about the industry and was supportive throughout the entire process. He listened to everything we were looking for and was extremely responsive and always there when we had a question, big or small. Garrett is truly a hardworking and professional real estate agent. I would recommend him to anyone interested in buying a home! Thank you for everything. We couldn't be happier! read more

Garrett helped us purchase our first home after our bi-coastal move, and we definitely could not have done it without him. As first time home buyers during peak holiday season, we were completely out of our depths with the way the market was going but Garrett was there to help us with every step of the way. He takes the time to understand your needs and just by working with him, you quickly realize that he knows his stuff, inside and out. Given our circumstances, Garrett made sure that we could close quickly and without a hitch. Our friends couldn't believe how quick and smooth our buying process was! He helped us buy a great home in a wonderful location by going above and beyond what your average agent would probably be willing to do. He's honest, perceptive and professional, and I honestly can't think of anything else you'd want in an agent and in a human being. Hand down, I recommend that you work with Garrett. read more

Very knowledgeable and experienced - as well as responsive, understanding, and patient. He made home shopping easy and fun even during the pandemic. Truly appreciated his abilities and genuine caring. read more

Garrett came as a recommendation from a friend who also had her home purchased with Garrett. Being a first time buyer, I had a lot of trepidation in the home buying process but Garrett was reassuring all the way through! Being very familiar with the area I was looking to buy, Garrett was able to guide me through the home buying process relatively quickly. He was also quick to message back whenever I had a question. Garrett was also very pragmatic with helping me make my home buying decisions - he helped me make a decision quickly just before interested rates rose and I'm very glad for it. I definitely recommend Garrett for your San Gabriel Valley home buying experience! read more

Resourceful and helpful. He helped us prepare our property before we placed it on the market. Gave us advice on what renovations we could do to get more money. When we were done, we got a above ask offer which we closed on, only 4 days on the market. read more

Amazing to work with, answers all of our questions, and goes above and beyond! We used him to buy and sell our current home and would recommend him to anyone! read more

After my husband and I talked to several agents, we decided to have Garrett as our agent for he's sharp, receptive and straightforward. He let clients say what they have in mind, instead of doing all the talks and just say whatever he wants to benefit certain listings. Under our circumstances, our first-choice home was almost impossible to get, Garrett did what he's good at to nail down the deal in the shortest possible time. It was very impressive, and we are amazed at his unparalleled abilities. While we are now enjoying our beloved home, we're forever grateful for Garrett's work. 在跟許多位經紀人談過後，我先生跟我決定選擇 Garrett陳 做為我們的買房經理人。原因是Garrett對房市現況極為敏銳、能夠很開放的接受客戶的想法、及說話直接且坦白。他不會像某些經紀人一般只顧著說自己想要說的；他會聽取客戶的想法並從而提供符合需求的選擇名單。當我們決定要買心目中最喜愛的房子時，當下情況很棘手，我們幾乎沒有機會買的到。Garrett馬上發揮所長替我們出價、談條件，在最短的時間及預算之內幫我們爭取到了房子。現在我們在一邊享受溫馨小屋的同時，衷心的感謝Garrett為我們所做的一切。(聽他說ABC中文挺可愛的) read more

We had to sell our house in Duarte quickly. Garrett had everything done and dusted within two months. He makes a stressful process bearable! read more

Garrett is the best agent ever. We have been working with him for a long time and he helped us buy two properties and sell one. We were buying and selling at the same time this year and Garrett made both processes less stressful. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended. read more

Garrett is very professional and thoughtful. He not only helped us find a nice house, but also helped us found a knowledgable broker that meets our financial situation. Most importantly, he knows how to solve problem in an efficient way. Highly recommend :) read more

Garrett was such a pleasure to work with! He was so professional and organized throughout the entire home-buying process, so I always felt like I was in great hands. As a first time home-buyer I had a lot of questions about everything and Garrett was always so patient and timely with his answers, which really helped demystify everything. He also helped me navigate the market well, negotiate reasonably, and, most importantly, close on my home! On top of all of that, Garrett is funny and personable! This especially made the entire home-buying journey simply a blast. read more

House hunting is stressful. But with Garrett as our agent, he made the process much easier. We previously purchased a home with Garrett in 2015 and when it came to time to make another home purchase, we did not hesitate to work with Garrett again. As always, Garrett guided us through every step from visiting properties, negotiating, inspection, and closing. Garrett was extremely patient with our numerous questions and was always communicative. I always felt that he put our needs above everything else. Garrett is an exceptional real estate agent. read more

Garrett is knowledgeable, helpful, and patient... important qualities for a real estate agent, and even more so in this incredibly hot housing market. He has an extensive network and knew nearly every selling broker at all of the houses we toured (and we toured quite a few during our home hunting process!). Having a broker who's so well connected was an incredible boon, not only to get us slotted in for showings, but also to get the necessary advice/info to make our offer as attractive as possible. I can't stress enough how competitive it is to purchase a house in Pasadena right now, and by trusting Garrett to navigate us through the process we were able to find our home! Not only did we find a great house, we also gained a new friend. I highly recommend him! read more

Garrett recently helped my mom with a rather complicated transaction. I've met him in person a few times during the process, and I could tell we were in good hands. He is very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Most importantly, his efforts truly do not disappoint. My mom and I couldn't agree more with other reviewers of this page; Garrett is amazing and we'd recommend him to handle such real estate affairs. 2 thumbs up! read more

We interviewed agents and by far we were most impressed by Garrett Chan! He was professional innovative and used all his resources to get the job done! On top of that he was personal and fun to work with. He was responsive in a timely fashion. We highly recommend Garrett! read more

Garrett was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He's a pleasure to work with: informative, friendly, and answered all of my questions quickly. He is also patient and very helpful the whole way through. I highly recommend him to anyone and will work with him again in the future. Thanks again for everything Garrett! read more

It was great working with Garrett. He was very responsive and seemed genuinely motivated to help and find us just the right home. It was my first time buying and Garrett was very helpful every step of the way. I would certainly work with him again for future real estate needs. read more

Garrett, words can't express how happy Taylor and I are to have found a home to call our own. Thank you so much for walking beside us throughout this journey. You have been an amazing real estate agent and would recommend any first time home buyers to call you for help. We look forward to working with you on our forever home in the future. Thanks again. read more