If you are seeking a professional agent and team, look no further!…read more Simply the best!!

Worked with Brian a few years ago as he helped me find my house in Palo Alto. He was incredibly…read morediligent in making sure we had all the listings that were in our price range and took the time to tour around to narrow down what it was we were looking for in a home. He was incredibly patient and when we found a home we liked he walked us through the process and even did a presentation during the offer process on our behalf to the previous owners (multiple bid situation...not uncommon for our area). During the tough back and forth negotiating, he worked with us as to what he thought we could live with and made the final presentation. It was a really good experience even given the situation, since Brian was so involved and accommodating. Even to this day he has become a part of the family. Our kids know him and each Christmas he drops off a little plant on our doorstep thanking us for the transaction. He is truly a good guy and respected in his field...something I can't say about every real estate agent. He even has recommendations of local contractors so that if you need a plumber, electrician, lawn guy, he's got the right person. Of course, we double check that on Yelp!:) Loving the home and proud to call Brian a friend as well as a great realtor.

Bob is a one-of-a-kind real estate agent. His background as an attorney and homebuilder make him…read moreand amazing resource and advocate. He is infinitely patient, has a thorough understanding of the nuances of the market, and every step he takes is to protect his client's interests and drive the best possible outcome. Bob did an amazing job of assessing our Portola Valley home, immediately understood its strengths and areas we needed to address, and put out a beautifully crafted marketing package. The home sold within a month and at a price we were extremely happy with, and he was there until the very end to ensure that the buyers had a fantastic experience moving in. I cannot say enough about his character, expertise, work ethic and willingness to make an extremely difficult process as painless as possible. You will not find a better agent. Period.

We hired Bob Kamangar to sell our home in Los Altos Hills. He was very hands-on throughout the…read moreentire process - from staging and creating beautiful marketing materials to personally handling the realtor tour and open houses. Bob and his father are licensed contractors so he knew exactly how to handle inspections and repairs, and what permits would be required from the Town. They have a vast network of subcontractors so the work was done quickly and efficiently. In addition, his background as a lawyer was extremely helpful during the sales negotiation process. Bob was raised in Los Altos so he has extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and the various public and private school choices - a real plus for out of town buyers!

James and his team worked with us to find our next home. From start to finish, he took the…read moreinitiative to check in with us when homes were about to hit the market, he researched each home ahead of time and was proactive in getting appointments to tour asap. If we had questions about how to approach each home, James addressed each concern objectively and gave us good insight. James is reliable, proactive and professional. Would definitely recommend him!

James is an exceptional realtor and helped us find and buy our home in the Willows. We started…read moreworking with James in 2019, he was thorough an rigorous in identifying neighborhoods that were a good fit for our family. When we realized we were not financially ready for the Willows - James worked patiently with us to help us understand the market through a data driven approach and leverage his strong relationships in the area. James is knowledgable, meticulous and warm - his work ethic is truly remarkable. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

When you work with Don, his understanding of the Bay Area market and experience in the industry are…read moreapparent. He is highly attentive to the needs of his clients and makes a point of checking in regularly to make sure they feel well-informed and can confidently approach the home-buying process. We initially reached out to Don for his opinion on a new build we were considering, and he graciously took the time to give us a thorough rundown on the pros and cons of the property. After connecting Don with the project manager, he was able to uncover material information that wasn't disclosed during our multiple visits to the property and helped us avoid what would've been an unfortunate series of surprises. After we decided against the first project, he worked with us to understand our needs and presented a variety of alternatives that took into account all of the attributes we were looking for. Once we settled on a property, he was hands-on throughout the offer and negotiation process and made sure we presented a competitive offer that ultimately secured us the property. What we appreciated most about working with Don was his communication. He made a point of regularly checking in with us to answer any questions, walk us through what we should expect next, and connect us with the relevant contacts that could address our needs. He took the guesswork out of what is normally a daunting process and was a fantastic partner in making sure we had a frictionless experience at each successive stage of the process.

Don Straub made selling our mother's house a pleasant and relatively easy project. He is an expert…read morein the field, as well as a superior problem-solver. Such combined with his positive and relational manner brought both sellers and buyers together in a positive interaction for us. Don's availability and willingness to assist are top in his field. Overall Don managed to take what could have been an unpleasant and difficult undertaking and turned it into one in which we felt heard, understood, and exceptionally represented.

We recently bought a home with Omar Kinaan and we have the highest regard for him. He worked with…read moreus patiently for over two years as we went through this search process and he even has helped us through the rental process as we put the property on the rental market and rented it. He helped us formulate an excellent strategy in a very competitive market. His follow through and attention to detail were excellent. He found properties for us as our priorities changed over time and he never forced us into something to close a sale. When we made the offer on the home that we bought, we were not the highest offer and we were not an all cash offer, yet Omar found a way to build trust with the listing agent and get our offer accepted. He was able to find out what the seller was looking for in a buyer and worked to close the sale. We closed the sale in 12 days and it was largely thanks to Omar following through on all aspects including the appraisal, title office..... Even long after the purchase he has stayed in touch and helping us out with some home warranty and repair issues. Omar was very well connected with everyone involved in the purchase of a house. Whenever we went to see properties, the realtors representing the seller knew him or had worked with him and they always had a lot of respect for him.

I am a competing Realtor in the same market, yet I feel compelled to comment on Penelope's…read moreprofessionalism and support. Besides being a great agent in her own right, she is very supportive of all agents in the area. She has even opened her fantastic training up to agents in other offices. I think this level of care is why her clients love her so much. On the personal level, she helped me get acclimated as a new director at the California Association of Realtors. Whether you are an agent looking for a place to work or a client looking for an agent, you cannot go wrong with Penelope! Thanks Penelope, the community is lucky to have you!

Working with Kevin Lu was easily the best decision we made during our real estate journey. From day…read moreone, his professionalism was evident, but what we appreciated most was how he balanced his expertise with a truly personalized approach. Our schedules are incredibly hectic, but Kevin was always willing to accommodate our needs, whether that meant late-evening Zoom calls or last-minute showings. He was thoughtful in his approach and took the time to show us how he evaluates the true value of a home. Seeing how he analyzed comps and assessed market value helped us arrive at a competitive offer and eased our fears about potentially overpaying (if that's even possible in the Bay Area). Kevin is also extremely well-connected in the industry, which we believe helped give us the edge in winning the bid for our dream home. His calm demeanor and sharp instincts guided us through stressful negotiations with confidence and clarity. We always felt like he truly had our backs. We've been incredibly impressed with Kevin and how smooth he made the entire process. Not only is he an amazing real estate agent, but he's also just an overall great person who genuinely takes care of his clients. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Kevin to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Bay Area.

Kevin has your best interest in mind. He is honest and a straight shooter. I would whole heartedly…read morerecommend Kevin for your real estate needs. As a bonus, he gives back to his community with an amazing yearly event. We pretty much turn down most activities these days but this is one that we look forward to and thoroughly enjoy, not to mention a great way to keep in touch.

Honest, professional, responsive and such a pleasure to work with. I cannot emphasize how easy it…read morewas to work with Tommy. My fiance worked out the number details with Tommy so I will not comment on that. All I can say is, it's beyond being fair to get their services. very straight forward and no hidden fees or any of that. Prior to buying a house, I always had preconceived notions that buying a house is stressful, difficult, and real estate agents are like car salesmen who would sell you anything for commission. But, after working with Tommy, boy has my impression changed. Prior to helping us find a house, he asked us what our priorities are and what we were looking for, and really only showed us houses that met our criteria. At every open house, he would never try to emphasize only the good things about the house and mask the bad, he always spoke in a matter of fact way to ensure that we make our own decisions, and only buy if we really like it. I like the space and honest opinions he always provided. Negotiation process. Tommy helped us make a very good and informed decision when we first put in an offer for a house and ended up getting us a good price for the house we liked. Without experience, you will not know how to do that, and do it well. Responsiveness. The main thing that impressed me the most with Tommy was how responsive he was. We would send him e-mails with questions that come to mind throughout the day, sometimes at 12am, and would always receive a reply from him within an hour. Usually the replies are answers to our questions, but if he doesn't have the answers right off the top, he would at least acknowledge our e-mail and get back to us within a day. Very impressive and much appreciated. After working with Tommy, I would highly recommend my friends and family to go through him for any future buying/selling of houses. Great person to deal with and I couldn't have asked for more out of an agent. Very happy to report that we did close on a house thanks to Tommy, and have now become first time home owners!

I am a young professional (early 20's) and just bought my first home. Tommy helped me through the…read moreentire process. He is professional, extremely responsive, and helpful to the highest degree! My house hunt lasted about a year - I wasn't in a hurry to get my own place, but knew it was a good time to buy. Tommy gave me advise on what to look for, things to stay away from, and educated me on the house-bidding game. In the end, I secured a wonderful detached single-family home at an amazing price. Tommy also has great connections. His wife got me a great mortgage rate. The escrow officer commented on the amazing rate a few times while I was signing the paperwork. She works at a bank, and her team helped me through the entire financial process. Furthermore, they pointed me to a fantastic insurance company that made getting insurance easy! An additional note: Tommy's business model (GoHalfPercent.com) helped me save a lot of money, which made a big difference as I planned to do some renovations around the new property. Bottom line: Contact Tommy now if you're on the market for a house!

Katherine has been by our side to both buy a home and sell one on separate occasions, and we could…read morenot be happier with both experiences. Katherine helped us find a new home during the pandemic where she showed the utmost patience and walked us (quite literally) through our options without ever having us feel pressured into buying something. With her help we were able to finally purchase a place which we now call our beautiful home. Recently we reached out to Katherine once again to sell our previous home after we had such good experiences with her previously. As we came to expect from her, she was immediately on top of things, focused, in the know, and super organized - while still giving us the time and space we needed to move forward with this important decision. Before we knew it, we had a beautifully staged home which drew people far and wide. We barely recognized our home ourselves when we dropped by during the busy open house weekend. Katherine clearly spent a lot of effort into showing the house at its best. For instance, we heard from a neighbor that she spent many hours on obsessing over a central lighting fixture that she wanted to have just right. It certainly paid off as the home was sold promptly at a price we were all happy with. The open house was complemented with highly professional photo shoots, compelling marketing materials, a modern and engaging website, and clear signage that led folks to our place. For us it was the first home we've ever sold, so we had no clue as to how all of this worked. That said, it all went super smoothly as Katherine walked us through every step, and was within reach for any question we had. She always responded promptly and took her time to explain things to us. In short, we continue to be super happy working with Katherine, and have already started speculating what the next project might be. I highly recommend Katherine for all your real estate needs!

Katherine was a delight to work with in the last few months. We met right before Shelter In Place…read moreorders came in due to COVID, and she patiently worked with us to finalize a home in the Peninsula area. During this period, she persevered and took every precaution and step to make sure we kept the momentum up to find our dream home. The Bay Area market is challenging, competitive, and can take a long time; in every single house we looked at, Katherine's advice was spot on - from data-driven pricing (she was always within <5% of the final winning offer estimates), understanding local processes, and provided substantial amount of support as we learned about the home remodeling side. We pivoted our strategy several times to adapt to market dynamics, and learned so much in the process. Katherine builds strong, lasting relationships - she is in it for the long haul and we would be more than happy to work with her again.