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.

I think a 4 1/2 star review would have been more appropriate so I would rate OWN very good. We…read moreengaged Wilson and his team at OWN to sell our home in Millbrae. We interviewed three realtors and we selected Wilson because we agreed with his vision as to how to prepare our home for sale and his assessment of current market conditions. We were very pleased with the decision as we found out that Wilson has a strong team to support the preparation and sales process. A project plan was developed months in advance and for the most part all deadlines were achieved. Luis (contractor) and Priscilia (coordinator) prepared the house for sale on time and on budget. The staging firm did a great job in presenting our home. When necessary Wilson was alway available to answer our questions. The Open Houses took place as we planned months in advance and we were given an update at the end of each weekend. When offers came in Wilson and Cathy (Experttcs) helped us navigate through the negotiation process until we accepted a bid that met our target. We were then introduced to Michele (Director of Ops) and Aldolfo (escrow officer of WFG Title Co.) to guide us through the closing process. Their assistance made the paperwork burden as painless as possible. We were happy with the entire process and impressed with how the Own Team worked together to get the job done. We deducted a 1/2 star because the lateral sewer work mandated by the city was delayed for weeks because the plumber that OWN uses was not available. This caused a delay in closing. My recommendation to OWN is to expand the list of plumbers the company can use. Also, we were assigned an original coordinator with whom we did all the pre-planning. However, when execution time arrived we discovered she left the company. Thankfully Priscilia stepped in and everything worked out fine.

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.

The Lam team was extremely supportive in helping us in every step of buying our first home -…read moreespecially in educating us on what to expect and how to think about different decisions / options since it was our first time. Thank you for a smooth and seamless process!

Ali Gilmartin Davis was our realtor partner for our most recent house search in the San Mateo…read moreCounty region, which is one of the most competitive buyer markets in CA. In short, we had an exceptional experience from start to finish, and here are just some of the highlights. DM me with any follow up questions. -strategized our lease out/contract for vacating East Bay residence which now serves as an investment property. She made the contractual process seamless. -invested a day to show us neighborhoods of potential interest to help us narrow down geo pocket shortlist to hone in on. -rolled up sleeves to get us contractor estimates during disclosure review/offer stage on several homes. This allowed us to feel comfortable in our all in costs to purchase/renovate/upgrade. -well connected with seller agents, which can be notably advantageous in multi-offer scenarios. -at 11th hour of close of escrow, we hit an unexpected bump in road that Ali was able to swiftly resolve behind the scenes while we were in the hospital for child delivery. -highly consultative and patient in the process, which for us was approx 6-8 months with so many moving pieces in our life (ie-pregnant, moving to temp home, etc) We had the pleasure of meeting a few others from the Gilmartin Group-- highly impressed with their firm and more importantly the individuals.

I hired Maureen Gilman Gilman Based on positive reviews. But I terminated the listing contract due…read moreto her conflict of interest. She brought her brother to do the carpeting job without my prior approval. Not only that she recruited my contractor to get a carpet quote for her brother who never showed simple of carpets or talked to me in regards the carpet job. And also once I told her my house was under a trust, she brought me to her husband who is a lawyer. After we arrived at his office he even read my trust. Immediately told me that I needed to redo my trust because it was too old. No matter how old the trust is, it's valid as long as the owner didn't do any changes. Maureen may think that I'm a quite older Chinese single woman and she could control me in anyway she wanted. But she didn't know that I used be a realtor and retired for A long time. I fired her

Unsolicited mail from their office! It is distressing to get unsolicited mail regarding real…read moreestate. I didn't reach out. I didn't call them! I did not request their service! Someone's home is a place of comfort and peace! But it is just a business to them. It is very disappointing.

Horrible property management. We've reported a leaking to their maintenance team back in 2025 and…read morethey have t done anything about it. We will have to call the city and make this a complaint. This property is good to increase the rent, but doesn't care for their tenants. Really ungrateful people.

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 is warm and caring. He has many years of real estate sales experience. His office staffs…read moreare very knowledgeable and efficient as well. It was quite pleasant office.

Glen Mitchell Realty provided the most professional and responsive service to my family during the…read moresale of our home after 40 years of continuous occupancy. We relied heavily on Glen's advice and took advantage of his knowledge of HMB in locating the essential services needed to achieve the momentous task of emptying out decades of accumulation. He also provided maintenance support to get our house presentable for staging. He provided regular updates with relevant details on the status of the sale. At one point there was a bit of tension during negotiations and Glen masterfully heard our concerns and supported our decision, which resulted in the buyer increasing their offer. In addition, the staff at Glen Mitchell Realty were helpful and knowledgeable during the plethora of documents needed to complete the sale. Thank you Glen Mitchell Realty for helping us through this momentous event.

Dear Glen and Melinda,…read more We really appreciate the efficiency and care with which you facilitated our moving transition. Your company is top notch! You have made a stressful transition seamless and we are very grateful. Thank you again for your expertise. We feel very well cared for and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you Amy and Scott Powlen

From our first meeting with Hugh, we knew that we would be working with him. His experience,…read moreunderstanding of the intricacies of the SF market, and candor were exactly what we were looking for in a realtor. We were first time homebuyers and having a guide like Hugh throughout the process was invaluable. He excels in communication and went above and beyond in his explanations of disclosures, procedures, and homebuying strategy. He has a keen eye when going through homes as well and has a plethora of high-value resources (contractors, movers, etc) for folks moving. We would easily refer him to any of our friends and families moving to the area.

Hugh is an outstanding realtor with an encyclopedic knowledge of the San Francisco real estate…read moremarket. We were first timers with no experience requiring an unusual amount of hand holding. Hugh went above and beyond with his service, with extremely detailed and thorough research and insightful analyses. He is very prompt in his communication, getting back with help and answers on complex questions almost instantly. He was always available to meet at short notice, and advise, educate, and guide with empathy. We highly recommend Hugh for any SF related real estate needs.

Robert has been my property manager for 13 years now and I can honestly say he always makes time to…read morehandle whatever problems may come up. He's honest, kind, and very knowledgeable. Old school style adds up to great service. Don't hesitate to use his service

I've have my fair share of awful experiences with real estate agents lately, but my experience with…read moreClarion was beyond exceptional. After having an absolutely horrendous run-in with another agent, I enlisted Bob to lease out my SF townhome. Working with him was an absolute dream. He is a consummate professional and does not possess that phony demeanor most realtors portray. He is honest, very hardworking, very sensitive to your budget, always picks up his phone ( I don't know how he does this!), and is always 10-15 minutes early to every single appointment. He is very talented, has solutions for just about everything and remained in total control during my very stressful situation. They run a full service shop, but it's unfortunate Bob wasn't able to assist me with the purchase of my home. I had planned to buy in a new development, and because I found the home before I met Bob, I couldn't have him represent me =(.