Jennie helped my fiance and I purchase our first home in San Francisco! We were completely…read moreunfamiliar with the home buying process and were not even pre approved. We only had a week to figure everything out before offers were due. Jennie made everything so easy and linked us with a great loan agent and other vendors. We were able to close on our home in just 15 days thanks to her help. She is also super responsive to calls, texts, and emails and hand held us through the whole process. I would gladly recommend her to my family and anyone else who is interested in purchasing a property!

From the get-go, Jennie was a great agent -- super organized and friendly. We knew exactly what…read moreneeded to happen at each step. With Mindy's help, they were both able to answer all our questions quickly and efficiently. What really made all the difference was Jennie's approach and persistence in getting us the house we really wanted. She worked closely with the other agent and made sure we got it across the finish line. Highly recommended!

Wesley Ko came highly recommended from a friend. He laid out a plan for us to sell my current…read moreapartment and purchase a new house in 6 months (all in Oakland) and he worked very hard to help accomplish that goal. Throughout the process he was patient, responsive and professional. For the sale, Wesley and his teammates were extremely efficient when it came to staging and holding open houses and we were able to sell my apartment after the first scheduled showings. The only really difficult thing I had to do was say goodbye to the apartment and move out. I am extremely picky and so when we began to tour houses, Wesley's patience and eye for details really helped narrow down potential properties that would be a good fit for me and we also struck out a lot of bad ones. Wesley's experience shines during touring. Just to name a few things he has a keen sense of smell for moisture/mold, can feel for the slightest unevenness in floors and can tell good from bad repair work just from a quick glance and feel, he has really seen it all. This is where a whole lot of Wesley's value comes from, he's not just another paper pusher...he actually enjoys looking at houses with clients and he is great at pointing out things that a normal person wouldn't see. Eventually a few months later we were able to close on a new house that was exactly what I was looking for. It was a pleasure to work with Wesley and he was so helpful throughout the entire process. As I said before he is thoughtful, smart, engaged and it's clear he loves what he does and I now recommend him to everyone I know who is looking to buy in the bay area.

From the sales rep to the whole team (fit & finishes, customer experience, stager, and sales…read moreanalysis), OWN is a great company to work with. Although I had started the remodeling before signing with OWN to be the sale representatives for the house, their expertise in knowing the market for my location set us up to get the best return. The expert staging that put the finishing touch that helped to attracted over 20 potential buyers during the open house. Everything was handle expertly and professionally. So buying or selling, OWN Real Estate is the company to go with.

Julie and Peter are exactly the kind of agents you want at your side during the home buying…read moreprocess. We interviewed several agents at the beginning of our search, and Julie and Peter immediately stood out as the best of the best. They communicated with us regularly, patiently answered all of our questions, and even helped us put in a time-sensitive offer while out of the country on a family vacation. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, our very first offer was accepted. We are absolutely thrilled with our new home. For us, it was very important to work with someone that we not only enjoyed interacting with, but who we also could count on to ask the right questions and provide the right counsel exactly when we needed it. Julie and Peter more than delivered on both of these fronts. With many years of experience in the Bay Area, they have a deep well of knowledge and a stellar network of contacts, from loan agents to home insurance providers. We would recommend them without reservations to anyone on the market.

Julie has been an invaluable part of our home-buying journey--truly irreplaceable. We are so…read morethankful that we have her expertise and guidance as first-time homebuyers. She answered all of our questions, listened to our wants, and brought an amazing network to the table. Julie was professional with voicing her opinion and was honest with it, which is a rare quality to find in an agent. She does not up sale for the sake of selling. But was smart and careful with how she strategizes and made sure we got what we needed at a great price. Julie consistently reached out to ensure we felt at ease throughout the process and made sure our goals were met without regret. She is thorough, honest and amazing to work with. We got our house at a great price and feel incredibly fortunate to have had Julie by our side every step of the way. Thanks to her, we navigated this complex process with confidence and ended up in a home we truly love.

Working with Alex and Kristle was absolutely amazing!…read more Even before our search began we had an in depth conversation on what we were looking for and they frequently incorporated that feedback whenever highlighting properties for us to view. During our search they always kept us engaged and thinking clearly since the home search can be an emotional rollercoaster. And something I was not expecting, was that even after shepherding us through the closing process, they made sure that we had everything we needed to make our new home feel like home! I would highly recommend anyone looking for an expert to guide them through the home buying process to give Alex and Kristle a call.

Lam team is the best team ever. They are professional and thorough. They are patient and kind, and…read morethey helped my family find the best home for us. If you need to buy or sell a house, I strongly recommend contacting the Lam team.

Raziel and his team were incredible and we would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. As…read morefirst time home buyers we were overwhelmed with everything involved in the process and were worried about navigating the process. But Raziel guided us expertly through everything and I can honestly say so much more knowledgeable than the other realtors we interviewed! At every step of the way Raziel and his team went above and beyond our expectations. Just some of the highlights: Raziel is extremely detail oriented, thorough and a superb negotiator. Truly a joy to work with, cannot recommend him enough, you will be in very good hands if you decide to work with him!

We had an excellent experience working with Raziel on our home purchase in Hillsborough. Our timing…read moreand budget were both somewhat uncertain throughout the process, and he was incredibly patient, flexible, and thoughtful from start to finish. Raziel is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and very data-driven, which was something we really appreciated. When we needed to make quick decisions, he was always prompt and responsive, but when we wanted more time to think things through, he never made us feel rushed or pressured. He has high integrity, is consistently professional, and always gave us advice that felt honest and genuinely in our best interest. He was also incredibly helpful beyond the transaction itself. Raziel has a large network and team and was able to connect us with people for many of the things that come up after purchasing a home, from gardening and maintenance to rodent control. Just as importantly, Raziel is genuinely fun to talk to and easy to be around. By the end of the process, he felt much more like a friend than simply our real estate agent, and he is absolutely someone we hope to stay in touch with. We felt very well supported throughout the entire process and would recommend Raziel without hesitation.

Laura and her team were incredible to work with as a first time homebuyer, and I can't think of…read moreanybody else that comes close to their level of expertise and professionalism. I was referred to them via a professional connection who trusted her with many deals in the past, and I can say it was also a 10/10 in my case. As you may know, the SF Bay Area is a competitive market, and it's quite a grind to gather all the paperwork, assemble an offer, let alone have it be accepted and go through a seamless close. It's a stressful situation for most including myself, but Laura and her team was on top of things throughout the process. Where do I start? Well, I can sit here and type for days raving about my experience, but I'll cut to the chase: Laura, Lexie, Ty etc. were incredibly friendly and personable, they responded to questions (texts, calls, emails, whatever!) pretty quickly and in great detail. That alone establishes trust, especially for such a high value and emotional purchase - your home. Laura never pushed or persuaded me on any listings we toured. In fact, she came in with a fresh perspective on "risk"s and things to watch out for as a buyer (the condition of the floors, the floorplans / layout, the neighbors / neighborhood in general, modifications allowed, permit history etc.) which I greatly appreciate given I had no prior experience and doing this the first time. Once we settled on places we'd like to place an offer for, she and her team pounced on getting all the docs lined up in time - pulling permit histories etc. to make sure there aren't any unexpected snags. She and her team were extremely communicative throughout the process, navigating counteroffers and just hustling it out. I just felt they really went above and beyond here. Once we were in contract, Laura, Lexie and Ty coordinated all remaining work (secondary inspections, loose fixtures, clogged sinks, deep clean prior to move in, extra paint / garbage removal etc.) to make my move-in significantly more seamless and stress-free. Some of these were done by the seller / seller's agent, in which she handled all communication promptly to have them addressed before the closing date. Others we did a day or two after close, but the appointments were so well managed ahead of time. Also, some folks who came by the place to do the work only had nice things to say about her and her team. Honestly I can't imagine anybody else doing it this well as Laura's!

As first-time homebuyers on a tight timeline in a very competitive market, working with Laura…read moreBryant Homes was the best decision we could have made. Our turnaround was incredibly fast. We met Laura one weekend and placed our first offer the following week. While we did not win that initial bid, the experience taught us so much and helped us refine our strategy for the next home, which ultimately led to a win. Laura and her team were exceptionally responsive and proactive. She even replied to our emails the same day while traveling internationally. As first-time buyers, Laura took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, from reviewing dozens of documents to understanding what truly mattered for our needs. She stayed ahead of updates and followed up persistently, including evenings and weekends. She guided us through pricing our offers using strong comps, flagged red flags during inspections, and never pressured us to settle on a home that was not right for us. The entire process felt supportive and genuine, never pushy or sleazy. Laura is also extremely organized and has an excellent network of trusted inspectors and contractors. We used several of her recommendations and were very happy with the results. Even while balancing work and travel, we closed on time. If you want someone who truly has your back, she is the one. Highly recommend Laura Bryant Homes.

Julie Flouty is an amazing real estate agent and I recommend her without hesitation. With her help,…read morewe went from just starting our search to closing on an amazing home in just six weeks! Julie demonstrated several outstanding strengths during our time working with her: #1 - In-depth knowledge of the market. Julie was very on top of the housing market in San Mateo County, constructing and updating a portfolio of homes for us to look at as she learned our taste and needs. She was able to provide knowledge of homes that would be listed soon, and was able to steer us towards desirable neighborhoods and away from houses that would have problems. Julie's knowledge granted us an information advantage, and helped to ensure that we were able to find and quickly close on the house that we desired. #2 - Connections to Agents, Brokers, and other useful contacts. Julie is well connected throughout San Mateo County, and through her network was able to get us access to tour houses outside of the normal open house hours. She also has a collection of some of the best mortgage brokers in the area, and we were able to swiftly close on our home without any issue at all. Finally, she has a strong network of skilled contractors, which has been immediately helpful as we seek to make repairs and upgrades to the house. I'm a very busy person, and dreaded having to discover all of this myself. Having Julie's connections has saved me time and money where they have mattered the most. #3 - Care for us as buyers and people. Julie showed tremendous care for us as buyers and people, seeking to understanding our hopes and dreams in order to land us in a home we would love. I came to trust her throughout the process, and knew that she always had our best interests at heart. To give a specific example- it had been 15 years since I last negotiated a house purchase and I was unsure of how to think through the strategy of making offers. Julie guided us through the purchasing process and gave us sound advice while we were negotiating, allowing us to successfully close on the deal in the face of other buyers. Without Julie, I don't think we'd have landed the house! I wholeheartedly recommend Julie Flouty as a real estate agent, and would work with her again in a heartbeat. Her knowledge, connections, and care exceed the other agents I've worked with in the past, and directly resulted in us purchasing a home that we simply love. Thank you so much, Julie!

Julie was instrumental in supporting me with the successful purchase of my new home. Her extensive…read morelocal network, industry experience and practical guidance made the process so easy and she went above and beyond to understand what I needed and plug that before I had even asked the questions! She was available, communicative and all round just really easy to work with. We managed to go from viewing the property to closing in under 30 days and she made it look so easy. Thank you Julie!

We first met Kris at an open house when we were very much in our "just looking" phase. As we slowly…read moremade our way from casually browsing listings to actually being ready to buy our first home, Kris was always there to share listings he thought we'd love, answer our endless questions, and make time to show us homes. Not once did he make us feel rushed or pressured to pull the trigger on a home. He truly had our best interests at heart and was on a mission to ensure we ended up with the perfect home for us. From day one, Kris was attentive, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home. As first-time homebuyers, we had A LOT to learn, and we truly leaned on his expertise throughout the entire process. He patiently walked us through every step, made sure we understood what was happening, and helped make what could have been an overwhelming experience feel surprisingly smooth and manageable. Most importantly, Kris made the whole experience FUN! Buying our first home was a huge milestone for us, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to have by our side. We're so grateful for his patience, guidance, and dedication and of course, for helping us finally go from "just looking" to "we bought a house!" Purchasing a home can be a rollercoaster ride and it's so important to have someone who can handle the ups and downs with you. We wholeheartedly recommend Kris to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bay Area. You'll be in great hands! Thanks, Kris!

Highly recommend Kris! We found him by chance after almost 8 months of searching with another real…read moreestate team and not being happy with the experience. Within just one month of working with Kris, we found our home! Kris knows the market extremely well, is very responsive, assertive, and always tells you the truth instead of just what you want to hear. He moves fast, gives great advice, and truly fights for his clients. He also has an amazing network of people around him, from brokers to inspectors and other professionals, which made the entire process much easier and smoother. We feel very lucky we found him and couldn't be happier with the experience. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and dedicated realtor, Kris is your guy!

We were home shopping for what felt like FOREVER until we started working with Ashley. It was…read moretaking so long before and we were always so discouraged. I was advised by my friends who also became recent homeowners to "shop around" for Real Estate Agents and I am so glad I did because Ashley changed our lives in less than 2 months during the "hot" market! We worked with other agents before getting to work with Ashley and no one else actually listened to our wants, needs and absolute no factors when it came to home buying. We felt like we always had to have hard conversations with our previous agents because we felt bad not liking a home they really wanted us to bid on or not wanting to bid an amount that was suggested to us or not having the right lender for what our situation called for. Ashley was such a breath of fresh air upon our first introduction meeting. She had a whole spreadsheet to lay out all of our goals, our wants/needs/absolute deal breakers, so much information on the home buying process we initially had questions on (even though we were shopping for over a year), etc (the list can go on and on being first time homebuyers). Keep in mind, we hadn't even agreed to work with one another yet and we already felt SO heard and taken care of. Ashley and her team always gave us great advice when we were getting ready to put in an offer and they really went out of their way to review and go over any concerns. They even advised us on the different laws depending on the county we were looking at that we otherwise would have had NO idea how it would affect us. Even after we found our home, she is still here right by my side eagerly helping us with all of their connections and still providing great advice. I am super needy and always have tons of questions too LOL. We cannot recommend Ashley and her team enough!

Ashley is excellent! My wife and I started searching new home with nearly zero knowledge. Ashley…read moreand Jennie made it very easy by answering many questions from me and my wife. We got useful advices that helped us find our new home in a short time and under our budget. During the process, Ashley kept contacting us to update and check every procedure to make sure all the work has been completed well. We got useful information about the neighborhood because Ashely has friends living nearby. She also kindly provides useful school information for kid which help us to plan for the future. Overall, I would highly recommend Ashley to my friends!

I wanted to share a story about how I misjudged someone…read more.. I had my doubts about Stanley Lo. If I'm being honest, I'd have to admit I had a complete aversion to Green Banker. His advertisements were ostentatious. His outfits were silly. However, after mediocre experiences working with some of the Bay Area's (alleged) top agents, my husband urged me to give Stanley a chance. So I did... From the onset of our relationship, Stanley Lo proved me wrong. At our first meeting, I was (pleasantly) surprised & (begrudgingly) impressed by his business acumen. I liked that he was upfront, experienced, well-connected, intelligent, and entirely professional. My husband pointed out that, "He answers his phone every time I call him." -- and it's true! He works all hours of the day. Despite my reservations, Stanley Lo turned out to be one of the hardest-working men I've ever met. Additionally, his dedication to selling my house was unparalleled. In his recent mailing, he wrote: "Behind every escrow is a story -- often a challenging one. This year alone, I helped many homeowners resolve issues such as: Difficult disclosure and inspection issues Appraisal and financing complications Title and permit problems Buyer and seller contract disputes Complex legal and HOA matters and other major roadblocks that could have cost clients time, stress, and significant money In every case, my mission is the same: Protect the homeowner, solve the problem, and close smoothly -- while saving clients as much money and stress as possible. When needed, I go the extra mile: researching solutions, leveraging decades of expertise, and using my unique network to resolve issues that many agents cannot." So, I am here today to attest that his claims are not just lip service; he really does go the extra mile and delivers. I can't tell you how many things he did that I'm certain no other agent would (or could) have done. For example, he arranged for an international notary to help us process an online power of attorney. He helped mediate family disputes. He relentlessly nagged stakeholders until the job was complete. And he didn't stop calling until the deal was closed. The tasks he performed were far beyond the scope of a typical REALTOR. And for that, I am incredibly grateful. Mr. Lo, I wanted to say that I am sorry that I misjudged you. I was very wrong. It's clear to me now that your success is completely well-founded and deserved. You have my utmost respect and I intend to enthusiastically recommend you from this point forward. Thank you for all you did to sell my house! You were a true pleasure to work with! Natalie Kee Johnson

Stanley Lo and his team were really great to work with. Besides being professional, responsive, and…read moreknowledgeable, they're capable of handling complex issues and live up to their promise of excellent service. We'd recommend working with him and Green Banker.