We are beyond grateful that we got in contact with Amanda. She helped us secure our first,…read moresingle-family home, and she made the entire process incredibly seamless, organized, and comfortable the whole way through. She knows the process and the different Bay Area markets inside and out, and she has a contact for anything and everything we needed help with before and after closing. Who you choose as your agent makes a world of difference in the quality of the process and the outcome. We would highly recommend her to anyone and hope to work with her again!

I was referred to Amanda by a mutual friend, and this was my very first time selling a home. I…read moredidn't know what to expect, and to be honest, I was a little hesitant in the beginning about some of the repairs and staging Amanda recommended. The costs surprised me at first, but that was only because I had no idea how much goes into preparing a property to sell. Amanda was very patient with me, explained why each step mattered, and guided me through the entire process. Looking back, I'm so glad I trusted her expertise. The repair and staging company she works with did an absolutely fantastic job. The transformation was incredible, and the results were even better than I could have imagined--my property didn't even make it to the open market. Amanda listed it on the MLS, and I received two offers above the price we originally discussed. Another thing that really stood out is how much Amanda went above and beyond, especially since I had already moved out of state to Nevada. The entire process was handled virtually, and she made it feel seamless. There were several times she personally went to check on the unit for me, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing she truly had everything under control. Overall, the experience was smooth, stress-free, and far exceeded my expectations--especially for a first-time seller like me. Amanda and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their clients. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home, whether it's your first time or your tenth. She made what could have been a stressful process into something easy and even exciting.

As a resident of Sierra Crest, I first noticed Zaid Hanna's name back in 2024 when I saw his real…read moreestate marketing poster at my doorstep labeling him as the "your #1 Sierra crest Seller Agent." I snapped a quick photo of it, thinking I might consult him if I ever needed to sell. By the winter of 2025, I received another flyer from Zaid that read: "The market is frozen, but we didn't give up." Even though the market was rough at the time, that property sold shortly after. His words truly touched me. In the high-cost, wealthy Bay Area, a modest condo often doesn't get much attention; many agents wouldn't bother putting in the effort and would simply advise the seller to rent it out if it didn't sell quickly. Although I had never met Zaid, I saved his number in my phone right then because I was deeply impressed by his work ethic. In the spring of 2026, my mother unfortunately passed away, leaving behind a condo that needed to be sold. I was at a loss for who could help. The property's location wasn't ideal, and the market was slow, so I knew I needed a top-tier agent. While I initially considered finding a Chinese-speaking agent, for some reason, I decided against hiring a Chinese agent. That's when I thought of Zaid. One day afternoon, I gave him a call and described the condition of property. he scheduled our first meeting immediately. Zaid was very nice. Our first meeting went incredibly well. Zaid analyzed the market for me. It was April, and inventory was unusually high. He recommended a minor renovation, and I agreed because I knew it would change the look of the home. He was highly professional and honest with me, acknowledging that the market was tough, especially for condos. However, he emphasized that his goal was a quick sale upon listing so it wouldn't sit on the market. Zaid's true professionalism shines through his phenomenal team. From remodeling, cleaning to the official listing, every team member was diligent and responsible. The renovation took about two weeks--a bit long, but the results were stunning. The house officially hit the market around Memorial Day. Throughout the process, Zaid called me every Tuesday to give updates. Remarkably, after just 7 days on the market, we received an offer! This completely exceeded my expectations. Given the less-than-ideal location, I had mentally prepared myself for a long wait. Seven days was faster than I could have ever imagined. I had seen many condos on Zillow sitting on the market for over three months, forcing sellers to slash prices multiple times. I felt lucky. The subsequent escrow and contract process went smoothly without a single delay. All contingencies were removed exactly on schedule. Yesterday, on July 2nd, this modest little condo officially closed escrow. I am incredibly grateful. It is easy to sell a perfect house, but selling a property with an unfavorable location requires an agent with extensive knowledge, sharp skills, and precise valuation. I believe a challenging property is the true test of an agent's capability, and Zaid completely proved himself. He gives honest advice that both buyers and sellers should take seriously. I highly recommend Zaid and his team, and I look forward to working with them again in the future.

My wife and I worked with Zaid Hanna at Real Estate 38 to sell my father's house that I inherited…read more The outcome was positive and the process was efficient and transparent. Zaid and his staff were professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and to the point. I would definitely work with them again. Zaid was honest and forthcoming about the value and sales process that he expected for the house, and it played out just as he outlined, with the sale price beating his prediction. With invaluable advice from Zaid, we decided what improvements to invest in, and then Zaid took it from there. He introduced us to a contractor that he works closely with and trusts. It was the easiest home improvement project I have ever experienced. We all met briefly to walk through the house and discuss the desired improvements, the contractor provided a quote which was fair and straightforward, and then Zaid and the contractor drove the process from beginning to end. We were fully informed and consulted, and then before we knew it the work was done and the results were good. The rest of the process was just the same. Zaid directed me to the providers he recommends for different inspections, etc. and then he took care of the rest. The house looked great as staged, and it was photographed well. The open house must have gone well, because a few days later we were in escrow. Easy-peasy, for us at least!

We had the absolute best experience working with Manu! Right from our first meeting, we got true…read more1:1 time with her; she never passed us off to an assistant or outsourced anything, which meant the world to us. Her working style was exactly what we needed. She gathered our requirements and gave us access to the MLS listings so we could browse at our own pace, and once we shortlisted a few places, we'd go do an initial walk-through. If we loved a house, she'd join us for a second visit and immediately start pointing out the pros and cons, that we might have missed. Whenever we sought guidance, she shared invaluable insights from her years of experience, pointing out details we never would have noticed on our own, which was very valuable. She is highly respected in the real estate community with a fantastic network that even helped us land the best possible rate. Throughout the entire transaction, her communication was flawless; she kept us updated at every single stage and was always there to answer our random questions. When it came time to make an offer, she helped us craft a strong, highly competitive offer that ultimately allowed us to purchase our home below the asking price! She is an incredible mediator and a creative problem solver who found solutions or recommendations to every hurdle that came up, may it be dealing with the seller's agent, bank, escrow, title company, you name it. As everyone knows, the home buying process can be incredibly stressful, but Manu made it seamless. We couldn't be happier! Thank you, Manu!

My wife and I are first time home buyers and Manu was our realtor…read more We got our dream house with her but I'm going to try and be objective in this review. Manu has been in the business for a long time now. The connections she has came in clutch multiple times. We got a phenomenal interest rate through her contact, got really helpful escrow people, and had multiple instances of going to open houses and name-dropping her as our agent. People in the business recognize her. You have to understand what you get with Manu though. She played every single move the safest way it could be played. We didn't put multiple offers - only one house at a time. We had contingencies to protect our bids from bad evaluations. Even celebrating the closing was only Manu-approved after the loan was approved and the docs were signed. All of which I appreciate because I'm fairly risk averse. Manu's team is a powerhouse. She made every deadline with room to spare. She was also really good at dealing with my bad mood and stress (real estate is brutal). Although towards the end I think she was a little grateful to be done with us lol. Her MO is also to give you a customized portal in MLS for houses but full honesty, my wife and her house hunting doom scrolling probably found more houses. The house we ended up buying too didn't make it through the filters. She also only comes to open houses after you like them. So she's not going to spoon feed you everything but she makes those expectations pretty clear straight away. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that her advice was a big part of why we stepped up from looking at smaller townhouses to a single family home. No regrets there. Now one month into living at the new house, we did learn some things the hard way like home warranties are fairly useless, Yelp and Home Depot are your best friends, and if you call someone for a free inspection, they're honor bound to find something stupid for you to have to fix. So yeah again, you're not going to be spoonfed everything. So why 5 stars? I did get my dream house. And this whole experience was possibly the most stressful thing I've ever done in my life. Through it, Manu and her team were a good group of people to have in my corner.

We worked with Alex to sell our home in Los Altos and had an outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish. Alex brings deep expertise in the local real estate market--he gave us smart, honest advice on pricing and timing, and really understood the nuances of what would drive interest in our specific home. He clearly knows what buyers in this area are looking for and helped us position our home to maximize appeal. His strategy was spot-on, and we felt confident at every step that we were in the hands of someone who truly understands how to optimize outcomes for sellers. What also stood out was Alex's strong network--he knows the local agents and was able to leverage those relationships to connect with motivated buyers early in the process. Thanks to his efforts, the sale went smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend working with him if you're thinking of selling in Los Altos or the surrounding area.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

My husband and I used Arlene as our agent when purchasing our first home earlier this year and have…read morefound that it's hard to describe just how wonderful she is. Close friends of ours used her to buy their home and they loved working with her so much we knew we had to go with Arlene when it was time for us to buy. As first time home buyers, navigating the process seemed intimidating but Arlene made it as simple as possible. She knows the area extremely well and quickly picked up on the details and small things that we were looking for in a home that can sometimes be hard to describe. She made sure to familiarize us to all of the paperwork and forms that go into the house buying process well before we were putting an offer in so we would be prepared to move quickly in a competitive market. Not only did Arlene help us navigate an extremely stressful market with ease but she went above and beyond in her customer service. We truly felt like she put our needs and desires first and was not looking to get us to buy the first house that we saw just so she could make her commission. Although we have no plans of leaving the Bay or selling our home I seriously hope I get to work with Arlene again because she is the complete package and everything you could ask for in an agent.

Arlene went above and beyond for us throughout our home buying journey, from preparing a detailed…read morereal estate report on the area we were interested in to ensuring we had a seamless closing & move-in. Her can-do attitude and problem solving skills were especially appreciated because we had our hands full with an active toddler and expecting a second kid. If you want a realtor who gets things done and is lovely to work with, look not further.

My husband and I recently purchased our first home and we are happy that we chose Radha to guide us…read morethrough the process. It took us over a year to finally get the right house and Radha was patient, communicative, and helpful the entire time. She responds to messages promptly and I always felt like a priority. Radha worked with our schedules to show us dozens of properties. She was very knowledgeable and pointed out things we wouldn't have noticed ourselves as first time buyers. We made many offers before succeeding, and Radha did a lot of work seriously vetting every property and all the paperwork. She gave both pros and cons so we felt well informed. We would definitely work with Radha if we were to need an agent again and recommend her to others.

We had a very positive experience working with Radha throughout the home-buying process. She was…read moreconsistently punctual, attentive to our needs, and took the time to understand what we were looking for. Her advice and guidance were thoughtful and practical, which helped us make informed decisions at each step. What stood out most was her continued support even after the transaction was completed. She has remained available and helpful as we navigate next steps, including remodeling considerations. We feel fortunate to have been referred to her and are pleased with the overall experience. We would recommend her to others looking for a reliable and knowledgeable real estate agent.

Linh helped us in the sale of a condo that belonged to the estate of my grand-uncle. We were pretty…read moreoverwhelmed with the whole process as it involved sorting a lifetime of belongings that were not ours, among many other unexpected twists and turns. Through it all, Linh was incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. We felt that she managed the sale of the condo as if it belonged to her family member. She made it pain-free for us, finding the best vendors at a reasonable cost and who were trustworthy . When we received offers, she had a really good sense of the buyers and their interest level/ where they were at. We are so grateful to have worked with Linh and highly recommend her !

Linh was the best buyer's agent for my first-time home-buying experience. Linh helped me through…read morethick and thin in the whole process. She is honest, trustworthy, diligent, knowledgeable, calm, result-driven, understanding, and keeps her client's best interests. Linh was communicative and responsive, regardless of the market environment, whether when the interest rate was at a record low in 2020-2021, or when the interest rate increased in 2024. I interviewed 10 agents in 2020-2021 when interest rate reached a record low. The market was busy and everyone was rushing. I received many responses from different agents with the excuses that they were writing many offers so they could not be responsive. Linh was responsive to all my questions, from when I first searched for a place in 2021, then took a break, and found a place in 2024. She was patient, kept good contact, and never rushed me to make a decision. At one point that I was very ready and could not wait to get the deal done, Linh provided me with words of wisdom "Trust the process"! I could fully trust that Linh kept my best interests in mind. I could trust the people she recommended during the home buying process: home inspectors, escrow, loan officers, etc... She was also flexible if I wanted to have my own choices. She was diligent so that I could get the best results possible with her great communication, negotiation, and knowledge. I could rest assured that Linh would know the best approach to the situation and would bring the best results possible to me. Linh has my highest recommendation. She can guide and provide you with information to make a decision. It is your own decision to call a place home, and do not hesitate to share with Linh your needs and concerns. Linh will find a way to help you with your own situation to reach the best goal possible.

Working with Neera was an absolute blessing for our family. From the moment we started our journey,…read moreit never felt like a business transaction; it felt like we had a trusted family member looking out for our best interests. Neera has a remarkable way of making the entire process feel 'homely' and comfortable, stripping away the typical stress that comes with real estate. What truly set Neera apart was her unwavering support. No matter how many requests we had--and we had many--she handled every single one with grace, patience, and genuine care. She was always available to answer our questions, attend extra viewings, or simply offer her honest advice when we were at a crossroads. It was clear that her priority wasn't just closing a deal, but ensuring our family found a place where we could truly thrive. If you are looking for a realtor who combines deep professional expertise with a warm, supportive, and family-oriented heart, I cannot recommend Neera highly enough. She didn't just find us a house; she helped us find our home. We are so grateful for her dedication and kindness throughout this entire experience!

Neera helped us with the purchase of our townhouse, she was very involved in all aspects of the…read moreprocess, from finding the perfect home which ticks all boxes that we've asked for, guiding us throughout mortgage process, and with home improvement updates we wanted after the purchase. She's very knowledgable in all areas of home buying process, takes her time to understand your needs and wants, and is always available to answer any questions or show you as many houses as needed to find your perfect home. She has my strongest recommendations.