After searching for a single-family home in the Sunset and Richmond districts for more than two years, my wife and I were lucky enough to meet Fred Meng at an open house. We decided to work with him, and it was the best decision we could have made. What truly sets Fred apart is his deep-rooted connection to the city. As a San Francisco native, he has an incredible understanding of the history and architecture of these homes. He spent a significant amount of time educating us on the nuances of the market with genuine patience--we never felt rushed, which was a breath of fresh air after such a long search. His advice was always constructive and, most importantly, effective. In a market as competitive as SF, Fred helped us successfully navigate a deal for a home in the Sunset District that wasn't even on the MLS. Finding an off-market gem after two years of looking is no small feat, and it's a testament to Fred's expertise and local network. We couldn't be happier! read more

It was extremely serendipitous that my husband and I met Fred at an open house, which led to him becoming our realtor. He follows your lead in the home buying process, providing as much or as little information as you wish. As first time home buyers, we welcomed any and all details and he was always willing to take the time to explain things to us, even when there were extreme lulls in our search. He is extremely communicative and makes an effort to work with your schedule, regardless of the time of day and it makes you feel like you are his only client, even though you know he is ridiculously busy with others. Even after you find a home, Fred continues to be an amazing resource and can connect you to different individuals you may need, such as a loan officer, contractor, etc. We have greatly benefited from Fred's expertise and are very thankful to have had his guidance through our journey and would highly recommend him to anyone searching for a home to buy or sell! read more

Fred is incredibly knowledgeable and truly exceptional at what he does. From the very beginning, he laid out a thoughtful, methodical plan that gave me complete confidence in the process. He handled everything with such professionalism that I barely had to lift a finger-he came to me only with simple, easy questions that kept things moving forward seamlessly. His communication was consistent, clear, and proactive, so I always knew where we stood without ever feeling overwhelmed. What impressed me just as much as his expertise was how attuned he was to the personal side of selling a family home. He listened and understood the emotions tied to this sale, and balanced that sensitivity with his strategic approach. The result was better than we could have imagined--he landed a sale above what we had even hoped for. I can't recommend Fred enough for anyone looking for an agent. read more

As a first-time homebuyer, the process can feel intimidating and overwhelming -- it's one of the biggest purchases of your life. What I appreciate most about Fred is that he supports you through every step of the way. He makes it easy and comfortable to ask even the most basic questions, and I never once felt shy or hesitant, even when I worried I might be asking too many. His patience, guidance, and responsiveness truly made the entire experience so much easier. Highly recommend! read more

We met Fred at an open house, and his personality stuck so we reached out to him a year later when we were ready to have a buyers agent. Fred was great. He was patient in the beginning and taught us what we needed to know about home-buying. His knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and real estate is incredibly detailed. He was always available via phone or text, responding quickly no matter the time of day. He did an impressive job at being highly available, without ever being pushy. When we needed to take a break and step back from the search, he completely understood and gave us the space we needed. During the closing process, he was a master facilitator and was on top of everything, making sure we closed on time. Fred truly felt like a partner throughout the entire process, not just a realtor. Straightforward, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home. Highly recommend. read more

I'm happy I was introduced to Fred through a mutual friend. The guidance he gave me and my family throughout our entire relationship helped us make a decision that was in the best interest of our family. He was very professional and more importantly, I could see we weren't just another transaction to him, he truly cared about us. I'm very thankful for his guidance and the connection I made, the next opportunity that comes up, he will be the first person I call. -Jeremy and the Miessau family read more

We were introduced to Fred through our realtor/friend after searching for a place in the city for more than half a year. From the beginning, Fred was extremely responsive. He provided information quickly for any listings we were interested in and explained everything in detail when we were ready to put in offers. We benefitted from Fred's professional network as well. He referred us to a loan officer who qualified us for our second home purchase. He also referred us to a home insurance agent since State Farm wouldn't accept a new application for our home. Fred was a pleasure to work with and made the home buying process seamless. We would not hesitate to enlist him again or refer him to any family and friends. read more

If you look up "competent" in the dictionary, you will find a picture of Fred staring back at you. He is always transparent with those around him and actively earns the trust of everyone. He makes sure his clients feel like they are always his top priority. In the rare cases where he happens to not know the answer to a question off the top of his head, he will always do his research before responding. His encyclopedic knowledge of the Bay Area and 20-year long experience speak for themselves. For example, when I told him that I wanted a decent return on investment on my first house, he told me that while it's okay to think about that, his experience tells him that people are generally happier and more satisfied when they find a house that fits their needs and is comfortable to live in. He reassured me that a return on investment is an important goal if it was important to me, but he also gave me more information and encouraged that I rethink my priorities since this house would be my first and one in which I would live in for the foreseeable future. Based on his advice and his experience, I changed my priorities and have since found an incredible home in a highly sought after neighborhood thanks to him and his team. This example is but one of many in which Fred wasn't just a yes man and he changed our minds after giving us more information. He actively strives to equip his clients with the most salient information so they can always make an informed decision. Fred is the best advisor that anyone could dream of having. Whether it be being available what feels like 24/7, conveying statistics and data regarding a showing and its surrounding neighborhood, or describing how some architect from the 1930's liked center patios so that's why it's a common and sought after feature in some houses in the Sunset District, Fred shows that he is peerless when it comes to real estate in the Bay Area. He may be the last person I want to be against in trivia night, but he will always be the person I trust most to be my realtor. read more

Fred is a fantastic real estate agent and made the buying process as smooth as possible. His knowledge of the bay area market and industry contacts were instrumental. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy a new home. read more

Working with Fred has been amazing and he goes above and beyond for you. He really listens to your wants and needs in a home, and helps you achieve that as best as he can. He is also very knowledgeable on the loan process and gives great advice when asked. He is flexible and can easily accommodate people with odd and/or busy schedules. I would highly recommend going to Fred for any of your real estate needs. read more

Fred was amazing throughout the entire process of buying a home. He made us feel very comfortable with him. He listened to our needs and always worked with us. He let us take the lead when it came to finding homes, and whenever we had a question or request regarding a property, he was on it. He was always very responsive, made time to talk to us if we had any questions, and explained everything in detail. We worked with him for about 8 months until we were able to secure a home, and even though the process is very stressful, Fred made it very smooth and easy. He cares about his clients and we could definitely feel that. I would highly recommend working with him and his team. read more

My wife found Fred on Yelp and we're so happy that we did. He's very knowledgeable in the current real estate market and helped us with our dream home search. Fred is more that an agent but more as a friends. We have numerous conversation about other topics and always share he's experiences and advice. After patiently writing about 18 offer letters we, finally found our dream home. We are so happy and great full for his efforts. We highly recommend reaching out to Fred if your looking for a home in this competitive market. You will get a new home and gain a friend. read more

Fred Meng - Real Estate Agents Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am fortunate to have Reator Fred Meng to list my apartment building for sale. Offers were submitted within one week after open house and close of escrow was completed within one after offer acceptance, quick an accomplishment. I am highly recommend Realtor Fred Meng for all your real estate needs. read more

I was so impressed by Fred and his team when he helped settle my parent's real estate needs a few years ago that he was the first and only person I considered when it was time for my own family to move. Fred's professionalism and thoroughness in words and actions were evident as shown by the care and consideration he took to listen, answer questions, clarify expectations, and guide my family and I through the process. Fred's commitment to detail gave me the assurance I needed to value him, his team, and to the extensive connections he has in San Francisco and the East Bay. I would not hesitate to recommend Fred and the services he provides. read more

Fred, Mike, and the team are not your typical realtors. We were treated with trust and commitment from the get-go. They have exceeded our expectations in every way possible - knowledgeable, professional, patient, curious, and compassionate. Fred is a great listener and prioritized our needs above everything else. We encountered some issues with our loan, and Fred worked closely with our loan officers to address every problem without causing us any stress. Fred and his team truly had our best interests in mind. We would love to work with Fred again and recommend him to our family and friends. read more

I was referred to Fred by another realtor. This was the best suggestion. Fred helped me purchase my first home within the last year. His deep knowledge of SF real estate was crucial for navigating the process. He struck the right balance knowing when to push forward by nudging the lender for updates and info, and when to be patient and let the process work out as it needed to. He's a great communicator and was generous with his time in answering my numerous questions. As a first-time homebuyer, Fred helped calm my nerves during such an important purchase. I recommend him highly. Thank you Fred! read more

Prior to meeting Fred, my husband and I had already been actively searching for a home for a couple of months. We weren't working with a dedicated agent, and we were getting increasingly frustrated and stressed out by not having a partner that would advocate for us. On top of that, we were trying to figure out the market on our own and losing out to offers which was extremely discouraging. We met Fred through a listing he was representing the seller on. Since we didn't have a dedicated buyer agent, we reached out to him directly. From the first conversation I had with him, I immediately got good vibes. Fred took the time to ask me a bunch of questions to better understand what I was looking for in a home and to gauge whether it would make sense for him to represent us directly versus passing us off to someone on his team. I appreciated that he was extremely transparent that even if he did represent us as a buyer, he would still do right by the seller, meaning our offer wouldn't automatically be prioritized just because he was our agent. I appreciated his high ethics - in other cases where we had worked with an agent that was doing dual representation, it was extremely evident that they were just driven by earning as much commission for themselves as they could. Unfortunately, we did not win out on the original home that we worked with Fred on. However, my husband and I were so impressed by his prompt communication and knowledge on the market that we decided to continue working with him as we continued our search. Every time we came across a house that we liked, we would text Fred and he would immediately get us the disclosures and get us set up with a showing time. He would also always make himself available to get on a call at our convenience and answer any questions we had during the process. He was able to provide a lot of insights on the market and trends he's seen given his 16 years' experience as a realtor. He had also come from the loan industry prior to real estate and was very well versed in that aspect of the home buying process as well. Having Fred in our corner made a very stressful process more enjoyable for us. In the end, we were able to land a home after a couple of months of working with Fred! As we were going through escrow, Fred still provided us with an unwavering level of customer service in making sure we had all our questions answered, working diligently behind the scenes to communicate with the listing agent and the sellers to keep them informed on any hiccups in the process, and communicating across multiple parties to make sure everything was moving along as it should be. We intend the home we purchased to be a starter home. When it comes time to sell our current place and purchase another - Fred is our go to! read more

Fred, and John S. are the best realtors in the biz. They were very knowledgable and helpful with the sale of my home. They took into consideration i was concurrently trying to purchase a home out of state as well. They turned what was a stressful situation, into a calmer one for me. John was very helpful from beginning to end. You can tell the attention to detail when they prepped my home for open house, and showings. Even after contract, they continued to care for the home all the way until closing. During open house, there was a team present to address any questions people had. John is no sitter who just welcomes people in and tell them to take a look around. He was very personable during open house and showings. I will definitely refer them to family and friends. read more

Fred has been super helpful along my journey as a first time home buyer. His team and him are professional, knowledgeable and reliable. The best part was communication. I had lots of questions and Fred always answered them patiently and timely, which relieved lots of my stress. read more

TL;DR: If you want to work with an agent who knows their sh-t and is able to communicate well and move fast with your best interest at heart, I'd highly recommend working with Fred! There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Fred is! My partner and I started talking to Fred about becoming homeowners in 2019. While we weren't quite ready to buy then, we started conversations with Fred anyway which helped get us on the right path to start the buying process when the time was right for us. Though I'm sure Fred is incredibly busy, he always took the time to get to know us and our unique situation, and was quick to respond to every one of my texts and calls. If I had questions, he'd make sure I understood his answers (and I had many), which is important to me because my partner and I were going to be making the biggest purchase of our lives! Because Fred had taken the time to educate and guide us, we were able to move fast with an offer when my partner and I were finally ready to buy. The moment we found a house we both really liked, Fred was quick to reach out to the listing agent. He was also quick to dig into the house and share information and advice with us, then gave us time to make a decision on our own. When we decided we wanted to make an offer, he quickly had our offer ready to go, and communicated with/guided us through each step of the negotiations. He made sure to check in with us throughout the entire buying process through to closing and still checked in to see what we needed even AFTER we closed. I'm so happy that we chose Fred as our agent. He is knowledgable, informative and all around AMAZING. I highly recommend Fred for anyone who is on their home buying (or selling) journey. Fred truly is a gem. read more

Fred is absolutely amazing! My husband and I recently closed on a house, and we're both so happy to have gone through our journey with Fred. As first time home buyers we had no idea what we were doing or what to expect. From the first phone call Fred made us feel so comfortable. He took the time to get to know us, our situation, and what we were looking for. He was extremely good at explaining the whole process in an easy to understand way that didn't overwhelm us. I loved that he took his time and was detailed with his explanations. It also helps that he has knowledge of the whole process from the loans to buying our home. When buying a home, timing is so important. Fred was always really responsive to all our many questions. He did a great job of making sure that we were fully informed on the homes we were considering and bidding on. He was our strongest advocate and so supportive. When talking with him, it felt more like talking with a very knowledgeable friend. We are so happy we met Fred and will definitely find him again if we ever have any real estate needs in the future. Thanks for helping us get our perfect home Fred! read more

Fred is the best! We reached out to him after he was recommended by a friend, and he surpassed the high expectations we already had Being native to SF and the neighborhood we were interested in, he had amazing knowledge of the area, history, and the different quirks of all the houses we considered. His working style worked great with us and allowed us to make competitive offers from day one while feeling like we were not overpaying which helped us get a house we love in our second offer. Every time we saw him chatting to other agents we felt really lucky to have him as our realtor as he showed his local knowledge as well as specific knowledge about the specific details of the house. He was always available, and helped us navigate the whole process, which allowed us to find our new amazing house we love. He has also been helping us settle in with local recommendations for repairs and services after we moved in to our new place Thank you Fred for all your help! read more

As first time homebuyers, my partner and I were really in the dark with where to begin. Luckily, Fred was our first call and he shed light on the entire process and answered every question we had, no matter how big or small. Fred truly sat with us and listened to our desires for the house, what we thought we wanted, and what we needed guidance on. He empowered us throughout the process and made sure we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. He was also always there anytime we had a question. Listening to him speak to other realtors at houses we looked at, it was clear he was not only well respected by his peers, but also extremely knowledgeable, making us feel like we had the right person as our advocate. Fred secured us our forever home at a price we were very happy with in only a few months in a very competitive market. Even after closing, he has been supportive and a helpful resource and we could not be more grateful for everything he has done for us. read more

Fred was more than my agent; he was my real estate therapist. He took the time to get to know my needs and preferences, and gave me excellent advice at every stage of the search. At some point, Fred seemed to understand what I wanted better than I did, and I'm so glad I trusted him! I honestly would not have ended up with the great property I got - especially in this tough SF market - if it wasn't for his keen sense of the market, the right strategies, and his negotiating skills. I'm thrilled with my new place, and would work with him again in a heartbeat. read more

We are so happy to work with Fred on selling our investment property in San Francisco. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and kept us well-informed throughout the process. He went over and beyond our expectations. Fred was highly recommended by a friend and when we reached out to him to let him know that we were interested in selling our property, he met with us and talked us through the process and what our options were. We told him that we have difficult tenants and he told us not to worry and that he will handle all the communications. We are extremely thankful for that! We thought it would take months to sell our tenant occupied property in SF, but with his great connections he found a buyer before it was even listed on the market. We will definitely reach out to Fred again for our future real estate needs and would highly recommend him to all our friends and family. read more

Everything you want in an agent. Fred was my agent when purchasing my first home; he was extremely patient and walked me thru each and every step in the buying process. He was extremely knowledgeable in the market I was shopping around for (bay area/peninsula) and super responsive whenever I had any questions. I highly recommend Fred as your agent if you're looking for someone that's experienced in the industry and will be there for you at every step in the process. read more

There are so many tough decisions that factor into the home buying process. How much house can I afford? Will my bid be competitive? What are the neighborhood trends? Will my wife love it? Will my wife's mother's cousin's nephew disapprove of the 10 degree incline of the adjacent block because his dog tires easily when strolling up hills? Things get pretty ridiculous with so much of your future weighing on you... As someone who has a habit of over analyzing, you can imagine the onslaught of questions I would have for a real estate agent. It's not like buying a home is the culmination of my life's economical contributions or anything...no big deal, right? (sike!) My experience with Fred in the home buying process felt like a partnership - not transactional in nature. He genuinely cared about my goals and aspirations and put himself in that frame of mind when offering his insight. Aside from his persona, he is very well connected across all areas of real estate. Even after moving into the house, I continue to entrust him with questions and referral inquiries around refinancing, ADUs and landscaping. If you're looking to make one of the biggest decisions of your life, let me help you make one less decision - reach out to Fred! read more

Worked with Fred to purchase my first home in SF. While the process took five months and the SVB fiasco happened the week before I closed Fred was an absolute rock during the process. His ample knowledge, availability during non business hours and his effective communication style was the critical grounding I needed when lenders were simply non communicative. I could not have asked for a better support system than Fred provided for my first time home purchase. Absolutely recommend and know that if you choose Fred you will feel like you are his only client. read more

As a first time home buyer, Fred was there to answer all my questions and make an intimidating process a bit easier with prompt and clear communication. Throughout the process Fred always seemed genuine and like he had my best interests at heart. Trustworthy and not trying to sell you on anything unless it fits, would 100% recommend to anyone i know. read more

I've worked with Fred on multiple occasions for different buyers and here are a just a few things that set him apart-- 1) He is genuinely concerned with his client's best interest - he truly goes above and beyond to provide his clients with a wealth of knowledge, resources, data, information...whatever they need to help them make a better decision 2) He is not a pushy sales guy - he equips his clients with what they need to make an informed decision and gives his professional recommendation, but never have I seen him push them into a decision 3) He is knowledgeable and transparent - once you have a conversation with him, you'll know that he is a strong background in both real estate and lending which is always helpful to the transaction 4) His communication is prompt, clear, and his follow-up is always one step ahead of everyone Fred is a high quality agent with a personal touch and I would highly recommend him to any client looking for an awesome realtor! read more

My wife (fiancé at the time) and I were looking for our starter home for over a year. During this time, Fred guided us throughout the process, from helping us with financing, looking through disclosures and giving us pros and cons of each home. He did his due diligence with each property we were interested. He was very patient with us as we were looking at each house, putting in offers after offers in a very competitive market. I highly recommend Fred help you with finding your home! I will continue to ask for his expertise to everything relating to real estate. read more

We worked with Fred to purchase our first home! It is hard to imagine a better guide and partner in this exciting but stressful process. Fred is knowledgeable and uniquely insightful regarding the particulars of Bay Area real estate. He helped us focus on our big picture needs, paid attention to the details without letting us get bogged down by them. He was always personable and available for questions big and small. We cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Fred Meng is a phenomenal real estate agent. We've known him for 5 years now and have always been more than happy with his whole-hearted work on our behalf. He helped us buy our first house 5 years ago and just helped us sell our current house for a competitive price in July 2022. Fred has consistently gone above and beyond for our family-- whether it be taking our many calls & questions at all hours, going out of his way to represent and display our house in a way that made us proud to be selling it, or just kind words of encouragement as he helped move the selling process along flawlessly. He made the selling process very simple and smooth. His advice was always sound and he always advocated well for us. We are happy with how the whole process went, and when it's time to buy again we will absolutely be using Fred's services. read more

Fred was introduced to us through a family friend. After the initial phone call with him, we felt like the interaction was very positive and decided to have him as our agent. He is very familiar with the Sunset district and has a lot of connections with local agents. He was very accommodating to our schedules whenever we needed private touring. He will get as much as information about the listing before showing us. He encouraged us to ask all the questions we had and went above and beyond in giving us an answer. When we were ready to put down offers, he would go over all the details of the house with us and gave us realistic recommendations. Fred definitely made us feel less anxious since this is our first time purchasing a house. We really feel like he is more like an older brother than a realtor to us. He is always here for us whenever we have questions and very responsive with texts and phone calls. There were times when we needed other resources such as loan officer and home insurance contact. He always have them ready and had good people referred to us. We are very thankful to have Fred as our agent for our first home. He is reliable, responsive, knowledgable and committed in helping his clients. We will definitely choose him again for our future estates. read more

Fred helped me purchase my first home. Not only is he knowledgeable, he is also very supportive. There never was a call, text, or email that was not answered. Fred always made me feel at ease during the whole process. I can attest he will go above and beyond for his clients. Being a first time home buyer can be scary, but Fred definitely made it an amazing experience! read more

Fred came highly recommended to us from a friend, and did not disappoint in the slightest. In short, if you're searching for a real estate agent, look no further. Even from day one (initial phone meeting), it was evident that Fred was invested in helping us achieve our desired home goals. Having experience in all aspects of the home buying process, he took time in each and every call to explain what was happening and what to expect (financials, inspections, neighborhoods, traffic and weather patterns, structural pieces, build materials, he knows it all!). Fred has his own resources and recommended business partners, but never took any side except ours. We closed on our home very recently and could never imagine coming to this point without Fred. read more

Fred is a fantastic realtor! He guided me through the process of buying a condo and he was very attentive to the numerous questions I had during the whole process. There was a lot information and I felt overwhelmed at certain points during the process. Fred was very calm and knowledgeable about what the next steps were and what I needed to do, which was of great help to me. His professionalism and confidence during it all was great. 10/10 would work with him again and will recommended my friends and family to him. read more

From the very first call, my wife and I felt that Fred was super knowledgeable about the local San Francisco housing market and loan industry. He was able to explain all steps of the home buying process in detail. This helped us feel less anxious and stressed as first-time home buyers. We felt he would be a good Realtor to fit our needs and that we could trust him in helping us navigate through the home buying process. Fred has a dialed-in system that works ultra-efficient and hassle-free. Our best advice is to listen to Fred as he is a true expert and professional in what he does. For example, during the start of our loan process, Fred had brought up some concerns about the original lender we were working with. He identified some items he felt were overlooked that could potentially disqualify us from a loan. Although our loan officer assured it would be fine, weeks later, it turned out that Fred was correct. It was Fred, not the lender, that foresaw what was a big mistake in our documents that almost disqualified us from buying our home. When the original lender dropped the bomb on us, Fred seamlessly connected us to a preferred backup lender and they were able to come to the rescue. Fred has also been a really helpful resource for us as new homeowners. Throughout the entire process we were well-informed and also received extremely relevant advice from start to finish. Fred even helped us find contractors after the sale was complete. During the transaction, there were a few hurdles, as there always is, but Fred educated us and helped us understand everything all the way through closing. From our very first meeting and even after we closed, it always felt like Fred was numerous steps ahead to ensure all the details were thought through. He was very accommodating to our schedule, even on the weekends. Whenever we needed his help, he was highly responsive and acted very promptly. We relied on Fred heavily and honestly don't think we could have purchased our house without him. We're so glad we had the opportunity to work with Fred and will 100% recommend Fred to anyone who is looking to buy a home in the bay area. read more

Fred is a top notch real estate agent who is a cut above the rest. He was my real estate agent when I purchased my first home back in 2008 and it was a great experience in every way. Fred is extremely knowledgable and helped me navigate the complex Bay Area market to find my first starter home that was the best fit. After my wife and I started a family, I reached out to Fred again to find a bigger home. Honestly, it was a stressful process but Fred was there every step of the way. He was always available to answer my questions and was able to adapt to any challenge that presented itself. In the end, we purchased our dream home through Fred's careful planning during the bidding process. Since then, I referred Fred to my sister who had a similar experience in purchasing her dream home for her growing family. Time and time again, Fred consistently delivers. Above all, he is probably one of the nicest, most genuine persons you'll meet. Thank you Fred for your professionalism and I highly recommend him for your real estate needs! read more

Prior to Fred, my partner and I had worked with a big name real estate agency for five months with no success. We were feeling discouraged and planning to take a step back from the house hunt, but we luckily came across Fred's contact through my brother's friend. From the initial call with Fred, we were sold. My first impression of Fred was that he is incredibly knowledgeable, sincere, and thorough--and this remained true throughout our time working with him. He offers responsive and transparent communication, strong network with realtors, and over a decade of expertise on homes and the housing market. He has delivered 100% and far more. As an example, Fred kept us grounded in what we truly wanted in a home. In a wild market, it might be easy to compromise on a house or jump to bid on the next nice house that ticks most boxes. There was one house that we thought came close a dream home. When we reached out to Fred, he asked honest and critical questions, which showed me that he truly listened to our needs and wants since that initial call. It also showed me that he was working with us, not to close a real estate deal asap, but to be holistic in ensuring that his clients are happy long-term. Had we not been asked these questions, we would have given up the neighborhood that we really wanted--where we live now. When we came across the right house, Fred was able to pinpoint an offer that struck a balance between overbidding and underbidding in a highly competitive market. We landed a house within a month, in large part thanks to Fred. To top it all off, he's funny and encouraging. Can't get much better than Fred. tl;dr: Fred is awesome. read more