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

I don't often take the time to leave Yelp reviews, but feel like it's warranted when I receive stellar service. Fred was actually referred to me by a good friend, but we initially worked with a different real estate agent. As first time home buyers, we had no idea what to expect from a real estate agent, but felt like something was off when the initial real estate agent sounded more like a car salesman, focusing only on positives of each house we looked at, and brushing aside our concerns. When we switched to Fred, it was a completely different experience. I think what sets Fred apart from others is his complete devotion to his clients. Even though he was working with many other buyers and sellers, we never felt like he was too busy for us, and he was willing to chat whether it was late at night, over the weekend, or even when he was out of town. He knew that we weren't familiar with the market initially, so he took the time to take us through his thought process when running comparison analyses, wanting us to be comfortable with the market and any offers we might make. Rather than just focusing on a quick sale, he would point out any negative qualities of a house or neighborhood, to make sure that we were making an informed decision and wouldn't be surprised later on. After just a few months of searching, in this crazy hot market, he helped us close on a house that checked off many of our boxes for a first home... and the amazing thing is, for him, his agent-client relationship is not over with us! He continues to answer any housing questions we might have, and referred us to a recommended contractor. In addition to being our real estate agent, he also feels like a friend, and that level of comfort is so important when making a decision as big as purchasing a house. We would definitely work with him again in the future, and I highly recommend Fred for any of your real estate needs. read more

My husband and I recently worked with Fred to sell our condo in San Francisco. Initially, we interviewed three realtors and chose Fred because of his enthusiasm for the property and his overall willingness to be as helpful as we needed, above and beyond. This proved to be completely true. Fred made a video of the unit and the positive features of the surrounding neighborhood, showed it to many realtors and scheduled several open houses. He received a lowball offer within a couple of days, spent more than an hour trying to negotiate a more reasonable offer, then presented what was given, which we rejected. A few open houses later, he received a good offer over asking price, which we accepted. As we were going abroad on a previously scheduled trip, he set up all necessary paperwork in advance, worked closely with the condo association to take care of staging removal, and even arranged the cancellation of our homeowners insurance after the closing. I cannot describe how wonderful it was to work with Fred. My husband and I have bought and sold numerous houses over the years, and he was the best realtor ever. read more

We just used Fred to buy our home, and we couldn't be happier with his service! Fred and his team are fantastic communicators! They quickly and decisively deal with things as they come up! It is very obvious that he has a ton of experience and knows what he's doing! Thank you Fred! read more

Fred's amazing. He helped us buy a home in Burlingame and was incredibly well tapped into the market, the pricing, and the value. His guidance on all fronts was stellar. Just work with Fred. He's great. read more

Fred is an amazing realtor. Fred walked us through the process from start to finish without any problems. Most comforting was his experience and confidence, hallmarks of a true professional. Fred was attentive to our needs and answered a myriad of questions from us as the process moved forward. Comforting was Fred's ability to thoroughly and clearly explain the steps in the listing/sales process and keep us up to date each step of the way. I cannot imagine that the sale of our home could have gone any smoother. Thank you, Fred. We are truly grateful. read more

Prior to working with Fred, we have been on the market for a few months with another agent and placed a bid on a property but were outbid. We were quite frustrated as the offer price to the closing price was quite off. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as that experience had us consider another agent who specializes in San Francisco. Fred was highly recommended to us by our friend in real estate. Our first meeting with Fred was very informative. He asked us many questions around our criteria and even visited our current home to better understand what we were looking for. Every time we looked at a property together we discussed what we liked and didn't like about the property from the location, finishes, to remodeling design ideas. He was a great partner in the process. The property we ended up purchasing required a lot of work and that was part of the plan. Fred helped us assess the value of the home strategically and work within our budget to make an offer that we would also be comfortable with. His extensive experience and rapport with the selling agents made the process very seamless. In the end we were able to get the house even though we were not the highest offer!! We thoroughly enjoyed working with Fred and wold recommend his service to all our family and friends. read more

I met Fred around 2008 playing basketball in San Francisco. Although we have not seen or spoken to each other for over a decade, I decided to reach out to him to help my wife and I buy our first home. One of the best decisions I ever made in my life. We hired Fred in early November and were in contract by Thanksgiving. Fred would always find time to make himself available day or night. Fred has all the qualities you want in a friend, but he also happens to be your real estate agent. He is responsive, friendly, transparent, responsible, respectful, discreet, helpful, intelligent, and very knowledgeable. In a market where money is truly king, his professionalism and ability to build rapport quickly with other agents gave us the slight edge to get our house in Danville. read more

We worked with Fred in 2018 to purchase our first home. He guided us through the entire process with attention and detail. Through his wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and great communication skills, we felt confident and comfortable throughout the whole journey. As we began our search, Fred advised us to create a list of items we wanted for our first home and distinguish between wants and needs as we visited various homes. This helped us hone in on what we truly valued and guide our decision making on what houses we would choose to pursue. As we began bidding on houses, Fred would identify potential detractors about the area around the house to ensure that we were considering all factors. For example, Fred would always ask us to consider where we worked and what the commute would be like from the property. Other aspects he would point out included the proximity to schools and the amount of street parking. When we were interested in a property in the Outer Sunset area near Golden Gate Park, Fred demonstrated his local knowledge by asking us to consider the local festivities help in the park such as Outside Lands that impacted the area at certain times of the year. Fred is also knowledgeable and experienced in the San Francisco / Peninsula real estate market. He knows the market well and how much a property would realistically sell for, which stopped us from wasting time on properties outside of our budget. As we began bidding, Fred was able to provide guidance on how much we should bid in order to have a chance of having an accepted over. Throughout the whole process, Fred was in constant communication with us. When we requested our first disclosure package, Fred took the initiative to spend a few hours on the phone with us to review each document, distill the important parts, and answer any questions and concerns we may have had. We highly recommend working with Fred for your real estate needs and would definitely work with him again in the future! read more

Fred did a fantastic job selling our home. From choosing the right contractor, disposing of items left behind, staging the house and having a professional photographer capture the house beautifully and setting up all the inspections needed. Fred did it all and more! He was always communicative and explained everything with patience. Fred shines! I look forward to our next chapter together, buying my next house. Thank you Fred for all your hard work. It shows that you love what you do! read more

Fred is a great realtor. This is not hyperbole. What makes him great is that he really cares about you. He is invested in helping you achieve your objective. My family was looking to sell our 4-plex multi-family rental in Oakland. At our first meeting, Fred asked us what was our objective. We listed three and ranked them by priority. Then Fred kept a steady focus on our objectives in laying out a plan to sell our property. His analysis was thorough and he pointed out the choice points for us. He proactively managed our expectations while being fully open for us to ask questions. From his hard-earned experience, he offered preemptive recommendations so that we can avoid delays later on. We were executing our plan ... smooth sailing. But then unexpectedly, when we ran into a serious problem with the property management company who was not cooperative with the sale. Problems undoubtedly will surface. This is when a realtor will prove his/her worth. In our case, Fred went above and beyond his role as our realtor to help us navigate to a solution with little disruption to our schedule. He was more than our realtor at that point; he was a problem-solver. I doubt another realtor could have done so. And Fred calmed our nerves by his "can-do" attitude. That said, Fred doesn't over-promise nor offer help with little substance. His assessments are realistic and he offers real help with a plan. That is why we felt we were in good hands from start to finish. So, if you're looking for an experienced, proven realtor, Fred is your guy. But more importantly, if you want a person who is committed to your success, to problem-solve, to go above and beyond, and to allow you to stay calm when problems pop up, then Fred is the person you want on your team. read more

Fred was absolutely wonderful in our entire home buying process. As first time home buyers we didn't really know what to expect and Fred was there every step of the way, including a lot of 11pm text messages as we fretted over various homes. We are so happy with the house we bought and Fred was able to guide our buying strategy such that we got it for under what we would have bid without his guidance. He also talked is out of a few houses, which in retrospect we're very glad he did! read more

Fred is truly top notch. I am a first time homebuyer and my fiancé and I had been looking to buy a house for around 6 months or so. Fred took the time to understand our goals for buying a house - what we were looking for, where we were looking to buy, etc. We sent Fred links to several listings, and he was always willing to take the time to discuss the house (pros and cons). After about 6 months, we saw a listing that had everything we were looking for. Fred was able to show us the house the very next day, and we put an offer in the following day. Fred was diligent with his communication with the selling agent and was knowledgeable of the comps in the area. A few days later, our offer got accepted. We closed in 22 days, and Fred continued to communicate with us throughout the process, answering any questions we had. 10/10 would recommend, and will definitely use Fred again in the future! read more

As the owner of a staging company, we work with many many many agents in the SF/Bay Area so we have a really good radar for quality realtors. Fred comes from a strong family background in the industry and has built a very successful business because of the way he takes care of his clients and handles business. His experience, knowledge, and execution is amazing. He manages his listings very professionally and is able to sell his properties fast, which we love because we get our furniture back, and for well above asking. We enjoy working with him and would highly recommend him as a realtor knowing how he operates on both the front and back end. read more

Fred has been my realtor for a couple transactions and my experiences with him have been nothing but pleasant. Our first transaction with him, we were first time home buyers. We were inexperienced and intimidated by the process, but Fred made things easy for us. He was there every step of the way, from bringing us to multiple showings, giving us his honest opinions as well as helping us decode the paperwork we had to sign with each bid we submitted. With his guidance and expertise, we were able to find our first home and closed the deal in less than 30 days! Throughout the years we've worked with Fred, we've continued to be happy with his services. We've referred Fred to friends & family, knowing that they'll be in good hands. read more

We were in the market as first time buyers and Fred made the process that much easier as we trusted his expertise and knowledge of many locations in the Bay Area. He was always available to answer all our questions and concerns and walked us through it all. He took us to check out many listings and even helped us with our first bid which led to our first purchase! We were nervous about the entire experience as first time buyers but he connected us with the right people to make it a smooth transition. We closed and got the keys to our new home within two months. He even found us our contractor to do some minor work before we moved in time for the holidays! read more

I highly recommend Fred as a relator. As a first time home buyer it can be stressful, but Fred's wealth of knowledge was able to turn our home searching journey into a very exciting one. He would compile detailed information of each home before we showed up for the viewing. Thus Fred was very thorough and shared his input on each home that aligned with our lifestyle. He definitely went above and beyond throughout the entire transaction. My husband and i cannot be happier in our new home. Keep it up Fred! read more

Fred helped me with my first time home purchasing process and I could not have a better person. He is knowledgeable, kind and extremely supportive. He responds fast, not just texts but he takes time and energy to call and speak at length when necessary. He is also bilingual and culturally sensitive to my need. He never pushes me with any decision and he respect my choices and supports me in every steps in this very stressful process. Thanks so much Fred. read more

What can I say, Fred went above and beyond and made sure we were taken care of. AMAZING!!! He's the best in the business. He guided us through our first home purchase and we are forever grateful. Fred worked closely with our banker and made sure they had everything they needed to close. We closed within 30days! read more

My family and I highly recommend Fred as a real estate agent. He is very knowledgeable about every part of the real estate market. He understands the micro communities, refocusing client preferences, communicating with real estate agents and clients. Technically, he knows about the real estate business including mortgages and is more than willing to explain every detail until the customer understands it. He also has connections to contractors that can help customers consider homes they may not have thought about. Most importantly, he is easy to talk to and he cares. As a background, my wife and I have been dreaming about owning a home for around 10 years. In fact, going to open houses was one of our go to dates. Fortunately, that was free which helped us save enough money for a down payment around 3 years ago. That and our new child motivated us to find a home. We knew we wanted a home in Alameda but we differed in our opinions on whether to get a townhouse, fixer upper, house configuration, and price point. Our first step was to find an agent. To narrow down our search, we compared 3 referred agents; a relative, an agent who knew Alameda, and another agent Fred, who did not know as much about Alameda. After interviewing the agents we decided to choose Fred. Although Fred was not as knowledgeable about the Alameda real estate market, we chose him because he seemed very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of real estate and showed the desire to learn about Alameda. During the interview process he was eloquent in describing his background and what we would provide us as an agent. He took time and care to answer our questions and was easy to talk to. His communication skills and desire to learn about Alameda was very valuable in helping us find our home. He visited Alameda and went through a tour with me to understand the micro communities within Alameda and find out what my wife and I were looking for. That tour helped my wife and I refocus our preferences. For around 1 year we looked at several homes with Fred. My wife and I would find homes through redfin and zillow and ask Fred for the disclosures. He taught us how to read the disclosures and find underlying issues with the house and the risks we would take if we bought it. Fred was never pushy on telling us to make an offer or not. He was very factual in his approach. Going through several disclosures prepared us for our first offer. Fred, did a price analysis of a house we liked in Bay Farm. We were on the top end of his price range but we were outbid. After that, Fred discussed our process and what we could have done better. It prepared us to make our offer on another home. It was Thanksgiving week and we found another home we liked in Bayfarm. We knew it was a good opportunity and we contacted Fred immediately. Fred took charge and worked with the other agent and us to help us make our move swiftly. Again, he gave us a price point range and we made our offer which was accepted. After purchasing the home, Fred introduced us to a contractor who helped us with our new home. We still contact him for home advice including mortgages and home improvements. We highly recommend Fred. read more

I met with Fred thru a mutual friend about 4 months ago. Fred gave me suggestions without even being my Agent and said whatever I needed he would help me. He gave me information about the property which I didn't even know. I decided to hire him as an agent. Fred was extremely responsive and attentive to any and all my concerns. He is Knowledgeable about the market and is willing to be available at anytime. He sold my home in 2 weeks. I strongly recommend Fred as an Agent. read more

Fred helped us buy our first home. He was incredibly knowledgeable and thoroughly helpful in answering all our questions and always available to chat at all times. read more

Fred is honest and knowledgeable. He's been working in the Bay Area market for many years (in fact I believe he's a second generation realtor). He respects our budget and our checklist. He educated my husband and I in varies aspects of home buying not just the basics. We were lucky to found Fred and will definitely work with him again. read more

Fred was our real estate agent and helped us sell our house. This was our first time selling and Fred has provided honest and valuable advices along the whole process, from renovating, staging and closing. Fred is very experienced and knowledgeable about the process and the market. Fred was patient and listened to our needs and gave advises based on our situations, always putting our interest first. I really appreciate that. We are grateful the selling process went smooth and had Fred's help along the way. We will be glad to continue to work with Fred in the future. read more

Fred masterfully led my family towards the sale of our Oakland investment property. His insights, strategic planning, and integrity add to our confidence that we are always in his strong and steady hands. As a military veteran, I've worked with real estate agents around the country in my last thirty years, and I rank Fred at the very top. read more

After having a less than great experience with a previous realtor, being recommended Fred was a stroke of luck and huge breath of fresh air. As a San Francisco native he is extremely knowledgable about all of San Francisco real estate, and his experience working in mortgage finance gives him a unique and helpful perspective that was extremely useful as a first time buyer. The thing that is perhaps best about working with Fred is that he is genuine person who will give you his honest opinion, and in the rare case that he doesn't know the answer he will find out the answer for you (likely in the same day). He is a great communicator and is invested in you as a person, not just as a buyer. Even after we have purchased our house, I still feel like I have someone to go to for recommendations for contractors or any other help I need with homeownership. With Fred you are not just getting a realtor, you are getting a trusted advisor. 6/5 stars. read more

Fred helped me buy my first home. I came across a listing and reached out to him for help. He contacted the listing agent prior to the house going on the market and was able to negotiate a deal for me. He also helped me secure 2 additional rental properties in the Bay Area. He was knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. I was very impressed with his professionalism. He was very responsive and was always available to address my concerns. He genuinely cares about his clients and looks out for their best interest. read more

If you're looking for an honest and caring professional, you've found him in Fred. My experiences with Fred has been outstanding throughout the entire process of either buying a home or selling a home. He brings years of experience to the table and will work with you to ensure your goals and objectives are met. Wherever your comfort is when it comes to real estate, Fred is adaptable and a great communicator who can help you prioritize what's important in the process. He is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to real estate and it's easy to detect because he genuinely cares. If you're looking for someone who will be there from the beginning and take you to the finish line, pick Fred Meng! read more

Fred was awesome! He was my realtor for a house purchase and sale. He was excellent at communicating clearly with me and with the other realtor. I felt like i had a advantage over many other buyers when searching for a house because of how knowledgeable he was about the market. read more

Our relatives recommended Fred as our agent to buy our first house at Bay Area this August. Amazingly, we have our own house in the middle of this September. Honestly, without Fred's help, we can't achieve our goal in a very short time. Thank you, Fred! 1). Fred has rich local knowledge that he knows the trends of current local social, economic situations and he gave us specific recommendations. 2). Fred is absolutely competent to show his process expertise. In the course of this journey, we just followed his guidance, step by step, without any anxiety and frustration. 3). Fred shows great responsiveness to us and protects our interests at the maximum. He is the best! We are so lucky to have Fred as our agent. 4). Fred has powerful negotiation skills. He is multilingual, excellent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. He is good at providing linguistically cultural services. Always, he is flexible and pragmatic that he can deal with critical issues timely and effectively. read more

My brother recommended Fred to me and I knew he would be the best person to work with on purchasing my first home. I was impressed by his attention to detail and professionalism after our first phone conversation. I knew I didn't want to work with anyone else. Fred always made an effort to ensure my husband and I understood every step of the home buying process. He never made me feel as if I was asking a dumb question and worked closely with our banker. My husband and I were able to purchase our dream home and we closed within 30 days. I highly recommend Fred to anyone in search of a home because he is truly an expert, a professional and a kind soul. read more

I have worked with Fred for a few years now in an advisee capacity, with respect to potential purchases, refinancing, and general questions that come up regarding real estate (of which I have many). Short of me moving to a different locale entirely, or Fred retiring from his profession, I don't intend on working with anyone else. He exudes a few traits that I truly admire in someone who is guiding me through some of the most important life decisions I will likely ever make, including but not limited to -- general intelligence, trustworthiness, obvious industry experience and broad understanding of the market / trends, and above all, a genuine nature that can't be faked. I feel at ease asking him the most mundane mortgage question to broader financial advice, and have never gotten the impression that it is an imposition on him or that the inquiries are not valid. He will let you know if a purchase is right for you, based on his evaluation of your needs, not with his quota or bottom line factored in -- I think this approach is likely the key to his own success. In commission and fee-based industries knowing that someone genuinely has your best interests at heart and wants to put you in the best position to succeed is absolutely vital, and Fred checks these boxes in spades. read more