This is a long-overdue review of a truly remarkable real estate agent, Christy Pak. As anyone who has tried to find a house in Silicon Valley real estate market knows, the experience is daunting, if not downright traumatic. Christy is the professional you need in your corner after you've exhausted the DIY Zillow/Redfin route. Over the course of our house-hunting, her advice and insights were invaluable at every step, and golly gosh, there were a lot of steps. Christy's extensive knowledge of remodeling and construction was especially helpful when touring houses with her. Her assessments of the properties regarding room layouts, structural elements, quality of materials and potential building code issues proved invaluable. Whenever we needed her, she was there. We toured one property a half an hour before offers were due, and Christy still got ours in on time. Even whilst on holiday in Japan, she conducted negotiations for us, and we closed under asking - a lovely Victorian in an historic San Jose neighborhood. Months later, Christy is an ongoing resource of up-to-date counsel on renovation and improvement projects. We consider ourselves exceedingly lucky to have found her and enthusiastically commend her to your attention. read more

My family has worked with Christy multiple times now. We've bought two and sold two homes with her. Our first transition was from North San Jose to Willow Glen (she helped find our Willow Glen home and sold our North SJ home). Our second transition was within Willow Glen. Regarding the buying process: Christy is thoughtful in her recommendations, often providing areas we didn't consider but turned out to be good fits. She makes the time to show you homes at your convenience. She is proactive with reaching out to seller's agents to find out expectations to help shape our offer. Regarding the selling process: Wow, Christy knows how to sell a house. Both times, our homes were in contract within a week with multiple offers. She takes the effort to make sure your home is shown at its best light. Christy walks your home and makes recommendations on what should be done to ensure the house is shown in it's best light. Once we agree on what's to be done - Christy PMs the work. Both times, she was able to get the house to market within 3 weeks of move out. Most importantly, Christy is responsive and takes the time to make sure she responds to your questions with care. I often call her my real estate therapist - as she is so patient with me and all my questions. read more

Selling a home in a tough market is stressful on its own, but Christy made the entire process feel manageable and strategic from start to finish. Her eye for staging made a huge difference -- she knew exactly how to present the house to highlight its strengths and make it stand out. She also went above and beyond coordinating repairs and prep work, handling the details so I didn't have to chase contractors or worry about timelines. What really impressed me was how she dealt with a challenging HOA. She stayed persistent, professional, and on top of every requirement, keeping things moving when it would've been easy for delays to happen. Despite the market conditions, she got the house sold, and I truly believe her experience, responsiveness, and problem-solving made that possible. She's proactive, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for her clients. If you want someone who treats your sale like it's her own and handles the tough stuff without drama, she's the one. read more

Christy Pak helped us purchase our Los Altos Hills home and sell our Cupertino property. She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, responsive, and detail-oriented. I was particularly impressed with how she managed the remodeling and preparation of our Cupertino house for sale. She hired reliable contractors at reasonable prices and even helped us save money by recommending lighting fixtures online. Throughout the process, she sent us photos of different remodeling options, allowing us to make informed decisions with confidence. Christy also has an exceptional eye for presentation and staging. She transformed the house into a space that felt spacious, bright, modern, and inviting. Her attention to detail made a significant difference in showcasing the property's full potential. Thanks to her expertise and hard work, we received an offer within a week and closed the sale just a couple of weeks later. The entire transaction was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. We highly recommend Christy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

We have nothing but praise for Christy! We were looking for a house that wouldn't be too far from work and would fit our budget with an inclination towards Santa Clara and Sunnyvale areas. Christy was very proactive and understood our needs and budget well. She set up multiple video calls to guide us during our home search process. She actively shared listing with us and was available each time we wanted to go see a house. She helped her understand pros and cons of houses while we visited with her. When we found a house that met all our needs, she even helped us save a little by guiding us regarding the offer price we should put in and negotiated that with the seller. After we got our house, we were a little clueless on a lot of things and steps. Chrsity guided us and connected us with Contractors so that our plans for slight adjustments to the house were well dealt with. We were not very familiar with the home purchase process in the bay area but Christy made the whole experience very easy and comfortable for us with consistent guidance and hand holding which is crucial for first time home owners. read more

Christy walked us through our first home purchase in the summer 2025. My husband had been exploring on Zillow and was very hands on with the process already, so when we connected with Christy she provided the perfect amount of guidance without being overbearing. She was very intentional about including both of us in the process, and anytime we presented interesting listings to her she was immediately willing and available to take us for private viewing. For each property we viewed, she was quick to help us identify *weak* points of the house, opportunities for renovation (and also how much they would cost, based on her experience), and how we should think about the quality and potential of the property in relation to the listing price. We never felt that she was pushy but felt we could always expect her honest opinion. When we were in the negotiating phase, Christy represented us well with the selling party and we landed our first offer under listing price on a home that we're excited to move into soon. Throughout the whole process Christy was very responsive in communication and was thoughtful in considering everything for us as we made our first home purchase. We highly recommend! read more

Christy Pak and her team delivered - in spades! I needed to sell my deceased mother's home very quickly to maximize sale profits. Christy's skills at remodeling the right features and selling at lightning speed are second to none. This property had been our family home for over 50+ years. It needed significant remodeling - new floors, new kitchen, new bathroom cabinets, plumbing and electrical fixes. Christy and her team completed all of this in 5 weeks. I live out of state - and Christy and her team handled absolutely everything. The best part is that Christy communicated everything that was happening, kept a google sheet of all expenses including pictures of the receipts, and the majority of the costs were not due until closing. If you need someone you can absolutely trust to handle a property remodel and sale quickly and maximize your profits - Christy Pak is that agent. See the transformation here: https://youtu.be/NHSpZe-pX5Q?si=yoqQTqrnVUh5BAbR read more

Christy is the go to person when you need to buy or sell your home! She is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and also very easy to work with. She guided us through the entire process so that we are worry free. She also answer every question we had during the buying/selling process. The best thing that stool out is Christy never push us to proceed with things out of our comfort zone. We cannot imagine how the buying/selling experience will become if without Christy. read more

Christy listed our home in June 2024. I would 100% recommend her. Her attention to detail is impeccable! She was very accommodative of all our needs and got the best deal for us. Her marketing videos are one of the best I have seen and she incorporates every little detail of the home sufficiently. If you you are buying or selling, don't look any other way. Christy is your person!! read more

Christy did a brilliant job in finding a beautiful place for us and in helping us with the closing, with mortgage brokers & insurance! She literally was a full-service shop herself! My wife loved her from the beginning because she listened to what we wanted and only showed us places that fit our criteria! She was also patient through the process, didn't push us into choices we weren't keen on and also pushed at the right time to get us this wonderful house! She is a rockstar! And, thanks to Christy not just for helping with the home but with the craziness around locking in a mortgage when the rates were rising! She has also been helpful in finding service providers for the home since then. Somehow it seems like a long time ago but I doubt we would've got it all done without her help! read more

Christy helped us acquire our first home in the Bay Area, through the first offer we have ever made! My husband and I engaged with Christy early on, but she was never pushy with the weekly listings she sent us. Once we found a house we were interested in, we contacted Christy right away. She was able to get us disclosures that night, and helped us draft an offer the same night, while being in contact with the seller agent until 12 or 1am in the morning. Since it was our first time buying a home, we had a lot of questions about the process and Christy was patient and helped us answer each one. Even though home buying was stressful in and of itself, we honestly felt comforted that she was our resource (just one text, call, or email away) throughout the hectic escrow process. Christy gave a short summary/walkthrough on each form we needed to sign. Christy is both an efficient and effective realtor and we are happy to have worked with her, or else we might not be living in our new house :) We would definitely recommend her to anyone we know. read more

As a first time home buyer it was a very emotional and overwhelming process but with Christy we knew we were in good hands. She's very patient, knowledgeable, and reliable. She took great care of us from start to finish and continues to provide her support even after closing. read more

Christy is super professional and a very smart agent. She helped us list and sell our home and I should say, she is very thorough with the market and her processes. She has a great taste when it comes to staging and marketing. Very accommodating and always available to answer our questions even after the sale. I would recommend Christy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home as she is very honest and reliable. read more

My wife and I reached out to Christy after struggling for months with the home buying process and working with another realtor. The difference was night and day - Christy was able to lock down the home of our dreams in a matter of weeks! Christy does a great job of explaining things to first-time homebuyers like myself and made us very comfortable throughout the entire process. More importantly, we always felt like we were competitive with any offers we would make because Christy has a great pulse on market-trends and was able to leverage sales data and her relationships with other agents to help us make the best decisions possible. Christy is truly a gem and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!! read more

Christy was great. We were really happy with her service. Christy and 8 Blocks team were very friendly and accommodating. Christy was very attentive and hard working. She was available to us at all at any time to answer our calls. Christy was very motivated and kept a good line of communication with us and the seller. She is very smart and had good strategies and advice for us. She was very knowledgeable and had good insight on houses, repairs, and maintenance. Would highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend Christy Pak. As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were unfamiliar with the home buying process. Christy invited us to her office and walked us through detailed guide to the home buying, then help us understand our needs and priorities based on requirements and budget. Due to COVID-19, we experienced some unexpected bumps in the home closing process but she coordinated with the seller to address each and every one of our concerns. Throughout the process, she was very responsive and kept in touch with us to answer any questions and see if we had any issues. I can not recommend her more highly. read more

We were/are really happy working with Christy and the 8 Blocks team. From beginning , during and to close she was very helpful and instrumental in helping us find the right home. When we found great homes, she worked with us on putting together offers that were competitive yet still within our comfort level. Her punctuatlity and professionalism are what we value most. Christy is thorough with disclosures and persistent with offers and deadlines; making sure to get us the very best. Thank you Christy and 8 Blocks! read more

Christy helped us in buying a home in San Jose area. Being first time home buyers with a number of constraints, Christy made the entire process seamless. She knows the market well and shared pros and cons for each home we toured. She is super responsive & patient to questions and has data backed answers which I thought was very helpful. Christy has great attention to details and helped us review disclosures and address concerns swiftly. We are very happy that we were able to close a home that we liked in a short timespan in this heated market - thanks to Christy's market expertise. I'd highly recommend working with Christy for your housing needs. read more

Christy was very instrumental in the purchase of our first home. Her knowledge of the Bay Area market helped us feel confident in our purchase throughout the whole buying and escrow process. She's also gone out of her way to help us with things after closing. Don't hesitate to use her as your agent. Thank you Christy! read more

Christy is the best realtor we could have ever asked for. We purchased our first home with Christy. She is extremely knowledgable, very responsive and supportive. We learnt so much from her. One of the things that stood out was that she was never pushing us to purchase something out of our comfort zone and she was so patient and understanding for us to find our dream home. She is an expert in negotiation and because of her we were able to win the intense competitions in the Bay Area. We will always be thankful for all her help in finding our dream home! read more

Christy did an outstanding job buying our first home. She is super knowledgeable of the areas, has a great eye to catch all the fine details of the houses, and is extremely reliable. She was super patient with us as we searched to find the home that checked all of our boxes. She was super responsive on all aspects, reachable at all times, we could fully rely on her on every step. She made the entire purchase process super smooth, we can't imagine having gone through the process without her. read more

It is so lucky that we can meet Christy. With her help, we found our first home in the State. During the whole home searching period, Christy has been providing detailed information & professional support to us whenever we need. She has been providing guidance to us in every single steps of the process with plenty of patience. All these made our home search a very pleasant, enjoyable & somehow a little bit exciting one. The way we get this house is really an amazing experience. Without the responsive, efficient & dedicated support from Christy, we can never have it  done so quickly & smoothly! Christy is definitely a trust-worthy Realtor & we would recommend her to all our friends. read more

We got to know about Christy through a friend and right from the first phone call to the closing of our home and after she has been an amazing support. She is extremely flexible with her schedules and is always available to chat, text for any queries. She has great knowledge about the market and has been pretty bang on with her estimates. She helped us close our first home in under 3 weeks in the hot real estate market. She is very professional and has made sure to help us understand the various steps involved in the process of home buying. She is extremely adept at reviewing disclosures and providing the inputs that impact the buying decision. read more

We used Christy to purchase a town home recently in the Evergreen section of San Jose. We selected her because of the excellent reputation of her firm, with whom we have dealt in the past. This was our first experience with Christy, and we could not be more complimentary. Christy is very professional, highly knowledgeable, pays attention to process and detail, and is extremely responsive. She stays involved each step of the way, and got along with us very well througout the process. We really appreciated Christy's thoroughness in each step of the purchase process. She has excellent communication skills, and does it with a smile and cheerfulness that complements her bulldog attention to detail. As a result, we had a smooth purchase and close process, with no surprises. We would not hesitate to use Christy again in the future. read more

We knew Christy through a friend's referral. Christy was excellent and helped us every step of the way. She was very, very responsive--whenever we had questions (no matter whether it was a general or a specific question on a particular house), she responded via text message or phone calls immediately with accurate and thoughtful answers. She is also very knowledgeable. She provided us with lots of information about evaluating a house and educated us on what we should pay attention to during our house tours. Additionally, she took action very fast and proactively-- there were a couple of times we told her we were interested in a house; she immediately got in touch with the seller agent and let us know first-hand information. Our closing process also went very smoothly with Christy's help. I can feel Christy is passionate about her profession. I highly recommend her! read more

Christy Pak was recommended to my wife and I from close friends who were very impressed with what she did for them. We quickly realized why. First meeting Christy came in organized and prepared. She wasn't trying to sell us on anything (we were still on the fence about selling or getting new tenants), she just let us know the market conditions, and how she would present our home. We felt so confident in her abilities that we never even considered anyone else to represent us. Christy went right to work, envisioning improvements and lining up all the contractors. Just before we went to listing, we visited the home and were amazed at the transformation. She delivered exactly as promised - and right on time despite all the challenges. The first weekend, despite open house having to be online, we had a lot of traffic, and 5 offers. Keep in mind a similar home 2 blocks away had been listed for almost a month with no movement, and we had a bidding war. The high offer ended up being well above asking. Christy worked so hard through out the process. She always kept us informed of every step along the way. She is the best realtor we have ever worked with, and I don't say that lightly. If you are buying, or selling, you should talk to Christy. She will exceed all expectations! read more

First time homebuyer here. Christy was a professional from day one and did not hesitate getting the process started the day we sat down and met. After some discussion on preferences and what we were looking for, Christy was able to send over multiple listings everyday which fit our preferences. She would always make herself available and didn't hesitate to come out to visit a listing. It was clear she had the skills and knowledge especially when it came to things we should be looking for in a place such as any red flags or areas of concern we should be looking at. It took us numerous listing visits before we were able to find the place we were looking for. We never felt rushed and were able to go at our own pace which is something we appreciated. She was very helpful during the close process and on top of all of the admin items involved in the process. Overall, Christy is highly recommended and she will be able to find the place for you. read more

Christy has helped us buy our first home! It was a pleasure working with her, she has been very responsive, resourceful and helped us negotiate lower price and win a bid on a property we really liked. As first time home buyers we had lots of questions along the way and are very thankful that we had someone like Christy on our side! read more

I highly recommend Christy Pak, I am a first time home buyer and was very anxious about the entire process esp during the pandemic, but Christy literally handheld me through the process and made it seem so effortless. She took the time and effort to understand my requirements and never rushed me into making a decision. She was extremely responsive and patient with all my questions.When we came close to bidding on a house, she spent ample time walking me through the disclosures and ensure that the sale is smooth and I did not overpay for the house. She was involved in the process end to end, and shared her expertise and contacts during the financing phase, contractors and landscapers. If I buy a house again , without a doubt she would be my go-to person. I really enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to my friends and family. read more

As first time homebuyers, we needed an experienced, skillful, knowledgeable person who can help us navigate the complex home buying process and I'm glad we worked with Christy who went above and beyond all our expectations. Christy started off with an introductory session to go over all the steps involved in the process and took time to explain any questions we have. Christy would always accompany us to visit the property and provided us with all the facts and insights as she came prepared all the time. We came out of the property well informed that helped us immensely in making the go/no-go decisions. She also worked closely with the other agents and ensured that we have the latest state of the offers coming in. Right from the beginning, Christy was always on top of things and ensured that the process is as seamless as possible. We felt that we had an expert on our side in a competitive market like the bay area who is not only knowledgeable but also delivers results. We would be more than happy to work with Christy again in our future real estate transactions. read more

Our situation is somewhat unique in that we were not 100% sure about whether we wanted to sell our property. We understand it is a seller's market, but since we weren't moving out of the area, we wanted to make sure we only sold at a price that will allow us to purchase another home to fit our growing need. We were completely transparent with Christy from the get-go about our situation and she was able to (a) take into account our concerns, (b) suggest the best course of actions every step of the way, (c) project-manage the renovations immediately prior to listing, (d) ensure that we put our best foot forward to present our home, (e) deal with multiple inquiries from a large number of buying agents and eventually (f) guide us through the decision-making process when the multiple offers came in. Christy's attention to detail, clear communication, persistent follow-through and negotiation skills helped create a huge amount of interest in the 7 days the house was in the market and sell the house more than $700k above asking with a 7-day close. We were so glad we went with her for the sale of our house! read more