Navigating the Bay Area housing market as first time homebuyers and with a limited budget was an extremely daunting task. My wife and I had been looking on and off for the better part of a year with little success. But then we started working with Laurence, and thanks to his persistence and hard work, we were able to close on our first house! Laurence helped us SO MUCH during the whole process. From driving all over the East Bay for showings, to always quickly responding to texts and calls, Laurence was always there to put us at ease. He was a staunch advocate for us, helping us make competitive but reasonable offers, decipher real estate jargon and pages on pages of documents, you name it! Laurence really went above and beyond for us. I would absolutely recommend Familee Realty for all of your Bay Area real estate needs! read more

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Disclaimer: I have not worked with Familee on any purchases or sales of real estate, however I can attest to Lawrence's work ethic as we have worked closely together for years and I have watched him grow his brokerage from the ground up. In my experience, Lawrence is at the extreme level of competence-- incredibly meticulous, responsive, professional, and most importantly, RELIABLE. I have worked with him before he broke into real estate, and he has always been a breeze to collaborate with on any challenge--he's the guy you go to for true, caring help. In regards to the Familee Team, Lawrence has always been a magnet to like-minded people, which is why I believe the company has grown so quickly-- in our previous experience working together, he has been proven to surround himself / onboard team members that were driven and self motivated, and always lead with the quality values that I've always admired. If you're looking for a real estate group that will give you a rockstar experience and/or guide you with the utmost ethics, I highly recommend you give Familee a shot. Happy hunting! read more

In 3 words: Above and Beyond. Right from looking at homes, to closing and helping with personal pointers- Laurance would hear you with patience. We are so thankful to have found and met Laurence! My husband and I were nervous about finding the right realtor, but Laurence was amazing from our first meeting and through closing. We had very specific and particular needs for our next home purchase, and he was very thorough in finding the perfect one for us. He was very patient throughout the process and we never once felt pressured into making an offer on a home. We toured a number of homes before falling in love with the one we purchased. With every home that we visited, Laurence was sure to share & explain all of the detailed information with us. He was knowledgeable about all of the disclosures and inspections, and answered all of our questions. This really helped ease our minds when deciding on such a big purchase. We felt assured that he was looking out for our best interest at the end of the day. After closing on our home, Laurence also helped us with renting out our old place. He did such a great job with the marketing and photography. The entire process was easy for us and he handled everything with matchless responsiveness. We were able to get a tenant in there very quickly! Thank you so much for everything Laurence! You have been a thorough professional. read more

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We started off casually looking at condos and we met Lawrence at one of the scheduled viewings. We had such a good repertoire that we decided to use him for our search. Condos turned into houses and Lawrence offered his opinions every step of the way. It was good to hear his view point when we walked through houses. We felt very comfortable with him through the home buying process. Highly recommend! read more

Mortgage Review First and foremost I would like to first extend my appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Laurence Lee for assisting and guiding me through the selling of my home. What started out as a short term deal ended up being a very long and difficult process (due to the buyer). But through it all Laurence guided me through every step of the way with confidence and knowledge. I never felt pressured in any way and he was transparent throughout the entire process. There was no question he wasn't able to answer and I was provided with the clarity and reassurance I needed each and every time. Regardless of the time of day, Laurence made me feel like like a priority, like family. Feeling this and knowing that he was also dealing with his other clients just heightened my appreciation and respect for this individual. Because of his efforts and hard work, I was able to sell my house, pay off all my debt and put money back into my savings. Companies like this help people like me. And I couldn't be more grateful. With love and appreciation, Joseph & family! read more

Laurence definitely was attentive, hardworking and detail oriented when working with us. He really got to know us and our needs as a family and would choose homes that really fit our needs. He did a great job working for us - even though our needs changed and ended up not moving to the East Bay, if you are looking in that area, we really recommend him!! He's the best and works super hard for you! read more

Thank you Mr. Lee! Very helpful and responsive in helping my sister find a property! He is very attentive to our needs and easy on the eyes as well! Thank you Familee Realty!!! read more

Laurence is a superstar and my husband and I could not have been luckier to find him when we did. We had been looking to buy on and off for about a year but with a limited budget and a not-so-great agent (not associated with Familee Realty), we were not having success. After burning out on visiting homes that we kept being outbid on, we started to explore some other areas and homes of the Bay Area, mostly through Redfin. We found a few that we liked but were unfamiliar with the areas. We didn't want to keep working with our previous agent, so we took a gamble and asked Redfin to provide one for us. Enter: Laurence! Laurence was so knowledgeable, kind, and patient with us - many qualities that our previous agent did not have unfortunately. He helped us identify areas to look at, what homes we should offer on, how to prioritize our lists, and more. He also walked us through all the process and paperwork. I had been so nervous about everything with our first agent and Laurence was able to calm all fears and concerns. I truly believe without him we would not have been able to buy a home of our own, let alone a single family home in the Bay Area! We've been in our home now for almost a year and could not be happier. We're so happy to see Familee Realty grow and are so proud to be a part of the Familee! read more

My family and I are so grateful that we had Laurence to rely on during our home buying process. With the market being extremely competitive, Laurence spent hours upon hours with us viewing homes, strategizing offers, and answering every possible question along the way. He is prompt, professional, and has extensive knowledge of the Bay Area housing market. His guidance helped us secure our first home, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone in search of real estate services. read more

Over the course of a year Laurence took us to view approximately 100 houses in the Danville/Alamo/ Lafayette areas. It was a wild ride of buying and selling our house at the same time and in the middle of a pandemic and Laurence held our hand through it all. At some point in the process our 3 year old son thought Laurence was part of our family because we spent so much time with him. He was never pushy and always listening to our wants and needs. He sold our house quickly and for above asking price. We found our forever home and Laurence worked through many issues on the buyers side to make it as stress free as it could be. With Laurence as your agent you will be in good honest hands. read more

Laurence helped me with a home purchase within my family recently. He guided me to a local real estate attorney (Bay Area) to hash out the wrinkles in the mortgage contract. Whenever I had a question he was available to talk, text or email. One unique trait I observed was his calmness while I berated him with various scenarios and questions involving the home purchasing process. He didn't charge me because I didn't require a real estate professional for my specific transaction and he felt it was unethical to do so; I did send him a care package and will definitely direct any referrals his way! read more

I have worked with a lot of agents in the past and I have been ecstatic with the level of service I have received from Laurence. His loyalty and genuine good heart is eminent when you first meet him. After explaining my situation, what I was looking for, and my property information, he came to the meeting well-prepared and provided great insight to my local area and gave me a clear outline for how he would go about marketing my property to sell. He went above and beyond my expectations and even though my initial transaction with him wasn't a huge deal, I truly felt as if I was a multi-million dollar client. His level of communication was great and he was sure to keep me in the loop throughout the process. Work ethic and overall IQ is unmatched between his counterparts. I couldn't have been more pleased with his overall level of service and am looking forward to working with him on the next opportunity. read more

When we set out to buy our first home this January, we had no idea we would be doing so in the midst of a pandemic. Although we had strict criteria to find a house in a specific area, we quickly learned we would have to expand our search to get more for our dollar. Throughout this process, Laurence was patient and guided us. He listened to what we wanted, what we needed, what we would compromise on then went above and beyond our expectations. There were times he would return calls in the evening or on weekends, answer what we know were the same questions (over and over) and offered valuable advice. He also reassured us as we moved into escrow at the same time the Bay Area was ordered to "shelter in place", which was unsettling from so many perspectives and helped us select the perfect home just for us. The day we moved in, we came home. It's our sanctuary and a great reflection of who we are. Thanks Laurence! read more

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Laurence is probably one of the most trustworthy real estate agents in the Bay Area. I have dealt with multiple agents that just want to make the sell as soon as possible. Laurence will wait and work with what is best for you no matter how long it takes and wants what is best for his customer. He is very patient and responsive. Also with very short notice he would coordinate any open house viewing and be at every one. read more

Laurence Lee and Familee Realty provided excellent leasing agent services for our duplex in Oakland Fruitvale. Laurence was media savvy, professional, personable and respectful with all parties. He was prompt and responsive in all communications and more than earned his very reasonable fee, plus a 10% tip. read more

Familee Realty made our home-ownership journey very easy. We worked with Laurence Lee, who made each step very easy. We had many questions because we were first-time homebuyers, and he was very patient in explaining every question. He is very knowledgeable about the area and very professional too. I observed that the sellers and other agents liked him, which is an excellent sign. Laurence gave us a First-Class treatment in our home buying process. It was as if we were the only ones he was working with at that time because he gave us his undivided attention. He promptly responded to our email/text messages and scheduled/returned phone calls. He took us in his car to every house we visited before finding our dream home. He always does preliminary research on every home and sends us a summary of his research before we decide which ones to visit. This helped us streamline our options to the homes that fit our criteria in terms of safety, after-purchase repair cost, and prospects (I wonder how he does this for each of the properties in no time. He is very efficient!). Also, he organized the home visit strategically to save time and be more efficient. He is someone who considers everything holistically, and he hinted to us when we had two strong contenders about how the other house we were considering is closer to the freeway than the other ones; thus might be the better option for us since we plan on commuting. Laurence cares so much that he would even buy us lunch. Moreover, he is very strategic with negotiation. I can vouch that you will never regret working with Laurence. Working with him is one of my best decisions, and I look forward to doing more business with him. I started working with Laurence officially on July 30th, and we got the offer for our dream home accepted on August 9th. That is about ten days to find a home . And we close on September 6th. We got a beautiful, well-maintained home from a lovely seller below the market price. I have read posts about how frustrating house-hunting could be. People spend so much time going from one open house to another and months looking for a home without success. I must say that I worked with other real estate agents before working with Laurence and the experience was different. They would tell you to visit properties and let them know if you like any. You find something; they pull the disclosure and something that you may not like surfaces in the disclosure. They might meet you once in a while to visit some homes with you. That was not working well for us. We were spending too long, and Laurence came to save us time and effort. Laurence uses technology, e.g., recording home videos, to aid our decision-making. He uses DocuSign to prepare documents which makes exchanging documents very easy. He prepares offer documents quickly, which is very helpful in a competitive market. Additionally, he linked us with the lender that provided the best rates and fantastic service and was ready to close weeks before the closing date. Familee Realty will treat you like a family. read more

Laurence has exceptional client service. He's always on time, reliable and helped me and my family purchase the perfect home. With the market now it can definitely be frustrating competing with everyone to find a house in your budget but he was able to provide extensive support throughout our entire journey that led up to our forever home. He's super knowledgeable, charming and is just one call away which I can appreciate given that other realtors can be the complete opposite. I can't wait to work with him again on my 2nd home purchase. Thank you so much, Laurence! read more

Laurence did an outstanding job of applying business savvy and broker best practices to reduce my stress and eliminate certain stress provoking parts of the home sell and purchase processes. To my surprise, the selling of my condo was super easy due to Laurence's ability to list coming soon with intriguing pics and description that led to an impressive and quick sale. I also worked with Laurence to purchase my new home which we were able to do within the timeframe of the sale of my condo to ensure I moved from one home to the next without any inconvenience or need for a short term lease. His charm, letter to seller template and experience allowed me to purchase an amazing home that exceeded my expectations in a lot of ways. If you want to work with a Broker that is intelligent, respectful, ethical, and hardworking look no further than Laurence and Familee Realty. read more

It was such a great experience working with Laurence at Familee realty both transactions were smoothly, selling old property, did a great job marketing. Buying a new house Great, professional and outstanding service. These entire transactions were amazing, straightforward, thorough and easy to follow hassle free. Laurence was great to work with, he followed thru, kept posted from start to finished. I highly recommend him and his service. Thank you for all your help! read more

Laurence actually helped me find a place to lease. I wanted to move closer to work but didn't have time to look (because of work). He saved me a ton of time by finding some great options for me based on my needs/wants. It worked out great. He pretty much did everything for me except move my stuff! Haha. Although he probably would have if I asked him since he's such a nice guy! When I'm ready to buy a place next year I'm definitely going to use him again. Thanks, Laurence! Easily a 10/10! read more