Lauren was incredible throughout the process of helping us buy our first home in San Francisco. She…read moretook the time to educate us on the market, gave us thoughtful insight into comparable sales, and helped us understand the tradeoffs and value of each property we considered. That guidance gave us the confidence to recognize when we had found the right home. We tend to move quickly, and Lauren somehow moved even faster. She was consistently responsive, organized, proactive, and ready with clear advice whenever we needed it. Throughout the offer and closing process, she made a complicated experience feel manageable, and we always felt that she was looking out for our best interests. We would totally recommend her to anyone buying a home in San Francisco!

We worked with Yesenia as our buyer's agent. She is so smart, knowledgeable, professional, and…read morestrategic. The San Francisco housing market is wild right now, and she helped us navigate it in a way that felt fair and helped us secure a home we love. She explained how the market has been working lately, was very responsive via email, and worked super fast to work up our offer, which is crucial as a buyer in San Francisco. She timed the offer perfectly to maximize the chances it would be accepted even though the house had a ton of interest at all of its open houses. We only made one offer before getting it accepted, which is unheard of in SF. Compared to our previous experiences and talking with others, we are quite sure that we were very lucky to have Yesenia on our side this time around. Highly, highly recommend.

Simon got me the ideal house for my parents in Oakland. Close, but not too close. Super crazy…read moremarket now but he knew what to put the offer in to get the deal done. He was always willing to drive to the east bay and was quick and responsive. Highly recommend.

And after a little over 13 years, the round trip is finished!…read more Simon helped me sell my condo in downtown SF in a tough market environment. He gave me great advice on how to prepare the unit to stand out from other available properties, and gave a white glove experience during the sale process, handling marketing, open houses, and discussions with interested parties. Thanks to Simon, I was able to enter escrow quickly with a favorable offer and get a sale done on the timeline I discussed with him. I'd recommend Simon for anyone who'd like to make sure their agent is aware of how the market is evolving in real estate and has significant experience locally in SF. If and when I ever buy again in SF, I'll make sure Simon's helping me to get the right property for my larger family needs now.

Kevin Ho was amazing in helping us buy our first home! We were competing against multiple offers,…read moreand the tenant-occupied property added extra challenges. When unexpected issues came up, Kevin communicated with everyone involved, and found solutions that kept the deal moving forward. He was always responsive, patient, and made us feel that our best interests came first. His market knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in getting our offer accepted. We're incredibly grateful for Kevin's help and couldn't recommend him more!

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

Samantha Huang has been a great addition to my family's happiness and achievements…read more Thanks to Samantha I was able to close on my first dream home last month in the Silver Terrace neighborhood; in San Francisco, after looking for months on the market, and I still can't believe it, our offer won and she delivered! With a uprise competitive market with numerous offers on the table, it was very competitive. My family has also closed multiple properties under Samantha Huang in San Francisco. Our plans are to continue in the near future because of a positive experience and knowledgeable information she provided. Samantha is a gem; one of the most honest, efficient, hard working, helpful, reliable and experienced realtor my family and I encountered over the years of being in the real estate market. We put full faith in Samantha for many reasons such as (honesty, bilingual, efficient, knowledgeable, and well experienced, she also exceeded all our expectations). Her work ethic is unmatched and is impromptu when it comes to delivering for her clients'. She gives honest feedback and understands how important it is for you to purchase something worthy of your needs. Anyone who is looking for a good experience with purchasing a property with honest intentions of wanting the best for her client; I would highly recommend Samantha Huang. 11/10 if I could rate her. She is a winner and you won't regret or have doubts when working with her. She is truly the best in the business. I am confident you will receive the same experience. We are forever grateful for the experience to work with Samantha. -Johnson T & Family.

I am a first time seller and I couldn't have had a better experience selling my home on St. Francis…read moreBlvd. in Daly City. I first came across Samantha Huang Realtor when I received a brochure in the mail from her. It just so happened that I was in need of a realtor at the time. I looked at her brochure and watched a video of hers on You Tube and at that instant I knew she was the one to contact. Needless to say, when we met I knew I had made the right choice. Not only was she approachable, she answered every question that I presented to her. She really put me at ease by the knowledge and expertise that she conveyed. I was so excited to work with her. I had no idea that my home was going to sell as fast as it did. Thanks to Samantha and her team, my house sold in about 2 months. I loved her enthusiasm for her work and how she puts people at ease when you're working with her. I absolutely would recommend her and her team to anyone that is looking to sell. Thanks Samantha, for all the effort that you put into making this experience truly enjoyable!!!

Danielle and her team are amazing. She helped us through both selling our Potrero house and buying…read moreour new house in Noe, and there were SO many moving pieces along the way. She was always available, super responsive, and an incredibly valuable co-pilot throughout the whole journey. When it came to preparing our house for sale, as well as our pricing strategy, her team and network added so much value -- ultimately resulting in an incredible offer that was $1.4M over asking. On the flip side, when she helped us buy our new home in Noe Valley, it was a total nail-biter with multiple offers and rounds of negotiation. In the end, we won because of Danielle's long-term relationships and experience. She has her finger on the pulse of the SF market, she'll tell you what she really thinks, and most importantly, she's just a real, authentic person who you genuinely trust to have your back. We couldn't recommend her more.

Always selling beautiful homes in our Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco…read more Home quality offerings, videos, photography and staging are stellar. In an extremely competitive San Francisco real estate market where buyers are acquiring $1 million above listing prices means having either a buyers or sellers agent is critical in having the hyper local neighborhood real estate expertise, insights, marketing, deep knowledge of local market value.

Tim helped us buy our very first home in the bay area back in 2015. Being a first time homebuyer,…read moreTim made us feel totally confident and informed throughout the entire process. During our years of home ownership, we would regularly check in with Tim on the state of the market, where he was always willing to speak and give candid information on real estate in the area. When it came time to sell, because our buying experience went so smooth, we wanted to work with Tim again. The selling process was just as smooth as the buying process. Tim was very hands on and gave our property a lot of attention to ensure it received top dollar. I highly recommend working with Tim for your real estate needs!

Tim is the best. He helped me buy and sell properties in San Francisco. Super knowledgeable,…read moreresponsive, and fun to work with. Highly recommended.

Because of the raving reviews, I decided to ask Janice for help in purchasing a new home. I'm so…read moreglad I made that decision. Janice is a true professional. I knew nothing about real estate transactions and she guided me through every step of the process. She pointed out things I needed to pay attention to when viewing properties, spotted defects I would not otherwise be aware of, helped set competitive offer price, assisted with review of tons of documents, and much more. Now I am so happy and excited about my new home, thanks to Janice and her team's hard work. Hands down five star service!

Janice Lee - Highly Recommended Realtor This is my first…read moretime writing a review about a realtor -- or anyone, really. I worked with Janice Lee and had a great experience. She's professional, calm, and never pushy. Janice offers thoughtful suggestions and knows how to negotiate effectively without any pressure. What I appreciated most is that she respects your independence -- she doesn't try to babysit you. She'll give clear advice, encourage you to visit open houses on your own, and once you find something you like, she'll step in and do her best to make it happen. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and experienced realtor who truly looks out for your best interests. -- Leung

Max was exceptional throughout our appraisal process, especially during a delicate equity buyout…read moreinvolving family members. He handled the situation with professionalism, fairness, and genuine care, remaining neutral while thoughtfully answering questions and providing clear explanations that helped everyone feel informed and respected. What truly sets Max apart is that he's more than just an appraiser--he's a knowledgeable real estate professional who understands the bigger picture. As our transaction progressed, he continued to offer thoughtful guidance and valuable insight when we needed it most. If you're looking for someone who brings expertise, integrity, and outstanding service, Max is the complete package and a true one-stop resource for all things real estate. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, will absolutely use his services again, and would confidently recommend him to friends and family for appraisals and any real estate needs.

Gave very helpful advice on short notice, also runs an appraisal service that is wonderfulread more

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.

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.

Laura represented me as a seller of a condo. She did an exceptional job throughout the process:…read moreassessing where to invest money to improve the property, preparing all the documentation for a seamless and fast transaction (including appropriate inspections to reassure buyers that the condo was in good condition), evaluating comparables and pricing the unit competitively yet enticingly (hard to achieve, but she did!), and designing a marketing campaign that, frankly, was beyond my expectations. Her team of subcontractors is top notch. Tim, who handled the painting, was a true asset and a wonderful person. What made her exceptional was her communication with me and went the extra mile to help me bring the condo to the market. I am extremely grateful for that. I left California while the condo was still getting prepped for sale without a worry in my mind, because Laura and I had timed everything with the right people to bring the property to the market promptly and well positioned to sell. She handled everything in my absence, which was such a relief. The sale was a great success. It was fast, smooth, with no hiccups. I can't believe how lucky I was to have found Laura. She's not the only agent I have worked with, but she is definitely the best.

We recently worked with Laura to pull market comparables for our home in San Francisco, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional. We initially connected with her through our business school alumni network and already knew of her stellar reputation, as she had successfully helped two of our friends navigate their own home puchases/ sales in the city. The current SF market is moving incredibly fast--especially with the recent AI boom--and because inventory is so tight, finding accurate comps for a unique property can be a challenge. We had done a significant amount of "homework" before reaching out, but Laura's insight was invaluable. After working with her for a week, we were impressed by her market knowledge-- the data was well-supported by nuanced judgement that confirmed our own research and gave us much-needed confidence in our valuation. Ultimately, we decided not to put our home on the market at this time, but this process gave us a glimpse into the level of professionalism and expertise Laura brings to a real transaction. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our friends or colleagues looking for a sharp, reliable RE advisor in San Francisco.