I am a retired President & CEO of a banking and Real Estate corp. in…read moreBurlingame, CA. I just closed the sale of my family home San Bruno, thanks to quick and efficient help I enjoyed from my broker, Frederick Kuo. Mr. Kuo handled the remodeling, which took approximately 2 months. The remodeling was done amazingly fast, and with no surprise expenses. He then also handled the "Staging" of the property, and we had an excellent offer accepted with 14 days of being on the market. I definitely recommend that you work with Frederick Kuo because he is honest, professional, and knows what he is doing. Sincerely, Wolfgang K. Hartleb

Helped us to find a new location and subleased our previous warehouse in Irvine within a month and…read morea half! Great service and truly don't need to worry about anything. Fred is the guy!

After 10 years of purchasing my first home with Kevin, I had the pleasure to work with him again!…read moreThis time was a more complicated deal leveraging 1031 tax exchange transaction. We were able to sell the investment home, do the exchange for a bigger property, and even getting it rented out all within 2 months. Kevin is very patient and will spent time to strategize with all his clients. He definitely keeps in mind what's best for his clients. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trust-worthy realtor, he will take care of you!

Kevin is amazing! He is kind and really wants to do everything he can for you. It's no wonder he…read morehas so many five star ratings. I highly recommend him. He is a family man so he is always going to do what is best to help you and your family. He went over and beyond to help us. Thank you Kevin!!! We will always be grateful for everything you've done for us.

We recently had to sell our parent's house in Mission Viejo. Due to market volatility and other…read morefactors, we needed to sell quickly but also wanted to get good value from the sale. After interviewing 4 sets of Realtors, we decided to work with Dave Gubler and IML Real Estate. Dave listened to our concerns and priorities and described his approach to marketing houses. His use of "disruptive digital marketing" and what he called "the juice" seemed like the right combination. We had a short window to get the house on the market and sold and Dave worked closely with us to arrange everything so that the open house happened just 6 weeks after we first met and 1 week after we finished the estate sale. Dave did a virtual staging which made it easier for us to clear out the house. After the first open house Dave received and shared with us 8 or so offers within the next few days and within the week we had 12 offers total to pick from. Dave had priced the house appropriately, but at a price we all agreed was a solid return. Due to all of Dave's marketing we had multiple offers and actually ended up with a higher sales price than we had hoped for. Throughout the process Dave and IML Real Estate bent over backward to answer our questions, make positive suggestions and help out in every way possible. It was a pleasure working with Dave, and we really appreciated that he listened to what we wanted and didn't try to push expensive remodeling when it was clear that it didn't fit our time-line or end goals. Dave's knowledge of the market in Mission Viejo, and his disruptive digital marketing helped us get our parent's house into a successful escrow at an excellent price just 8 weeks after we first met with him. During the same period, we saw multiple houses in the area on the market for months, often selling for much less than originally posted. We had an excellent experience with Dave and highly recommend him and IML Real Estate.

I contacted Dave when my original real estate agent failed to sell my property after 3 months and 4…read moreprice reductions. Dave put my house on the market at the same price that my former real estate agent had failed to sell the house at and he got us a full-price offer in less than a week. The house closed 30 days later. Dave made the difference through savvy marketing and an in-depth understanding of how to appeal to today's buyers. I cannot recommend Dave more highly!

My wife and I had an incredibly positive experience buying a home with Chris. Throughout the entire…read moreprocess, Chris always made himself available to us and was very timely responding to our texts and emails. It always felt like Chris had our best interests in mind, and his guidance helped us stay focused on the bigger picture and what was best for our family. We came across some challenges and difficult decisions along the journey, but Chris's expertise put us in a position to get exactly what we wanted at the end of the day. We would not have ended up with our house without him. Chris and his team also did a great job navigating an escrow and closing with a challenging listing party, keeping things moving with a positive attitude and compensating for their lack of effort by going the extra mile. He is extremely professional, and we never had any doubts about everything being handled properly on our side. We honestly will miss working with Chris despite the stress of buying a house. We would definitely recommend him as both a buyer's and seller's agent to our friends and family!

chris came highly recommended by yuriko and andy tse of the tse group who sold our house in san…read morejose. andy tse is one of the top agents in the country so chris' recommendation by andy was a strong one. we now needed to buy a home in irvine. chris represented us as buyers. chris didn't disappoint. he always made sure he looked out for OUR interests. on our first submitted offer as a buyer we wanted to go in stronger but chris thought it might be showing too many cards. every other agent would have gone for the easy sale, you know? higher offer means more commission, right? we ended up not winning but chris had another property which we ended up buying. now in this transaction chris also represented the seller but he never commingled the two interests and we are now the happy owner of a new place. chris has great communication and is very straightforward which to me is a huge plus. i would absolutely recommend chris and the kwon group. without any conditions or hesitation.

Marcus is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was involved throughout the remodel process and…read moreoffered his insights along the way. With his guidance, we had a smooth selling experience. We highly recommend Marcus and Dan Choi Real Estate.

Marcus Golding was extremely professional and easy to work with. As first time home buyers, this…read morewas a stressful, new environment to navigate but he guided us and made everything streamlined. Competition is expectedly fierce in this market but Marcus and his team helped us beat everyone and win! His kindness truly shows. We felt like he wanted what was best for us and cared for us, something I imagine is tricky in this industry. Things moved unexpectedly fast in our process...and he was always available and ready for us. We are extremely fortunate to have crossed paths with Marcus and we hope to keep that connection moving forward.

Kent deserves a 6-star review! My husband and I are so glad…read morewe hired him to sell our condo in Laguna Woods Village. When we interviewed a few agents who specialize in Laguna Woods Village real estate, we received very similar introductions and comparable estimated market values for our condo. We still had doubts--until we met Kent. Kent presented a detailed market analysis portfolio for our condo and explained his sales and networking strategies clearly. We were truly impressed by his presentation and confidence, and we decided to go with Kent without hesitation. Kent advised us to organize and update our condo before the sale. After we completed everything according to his advice, he meticulously checked the entire condo to ensure it was truly market-ready. We were amazed by his vision. From that point on, we had such a wonderful journey with Kent--especially when we received a pleasant and unexpected offer during the first week of the open house. His professionalism, combined with his kind heart, is truly rare to find in a real estate agent. Kent kept us informed at all times, paid attention to every detail throughout each step of the transaction, and even helped us on several occasions to ensure the inspections went smoothly. Beyond the sale itself, he also helped us take care of a few things outside the scope of the transaction, truly as a friend. We cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for us. All we can say is, "We are so glad and so lucky to have Kent as our agent." We highly recommend Kent because he will be with you every step of the way until the sale is completed. Thank you again, Kent! Without you, we would not have sold our condo successfully.

Kent is the ultimate professional. He knows the market, delivers comprehensive marketing, and keeps…read morecommunication flowing at every step. His mastery of contract nuances ensured our home sale ran seamlessly from start to finish. Above all, Kent is incredibly ethical and trustworthy. We had the best possible experience and would enthusiastically recommend Kent and his team to anyone.

EXPERIENCED MARKETING & NEGOTIATION -- SIMPLY THE BEST…read more If I had to name the best financial decisions I've made on one hand, Richard was responsible for two of them. In looking for an agent, I wanted a realtor certified in meeting the ethical standards of the profession. In addition, the best realtor would give me seasoned advice that saved time. Below are separate experiences I've had with Richard over the last decade where he demonstrated those strengths. BUYING In buying a home, Richard helped me with many aspects, such as preparing my finances as self-employed, handling aspects that reduced my stress, and pushing (by my request) so I wouldn't drag my feet. At the time, I didn't know exactly what kind of home I wanted or how much I should put into one. Richard handpicked homes to show that helped refine my preferences. This led to finding a home I loved, and we made an offer within 24 hours of the listing; however, we were outbid by a cash investor. Richard went to bat for me and negotiated in such a way that my offer won out. I built my life in that home and was always grateful for it. Eventually, its value appreciated higher than my most optimistic estimate. SELLING In selling our home, Richard helped us with: cleaners, staging, photos, pricing, marketing, and negotiating. If your agent isn't doing this for your listing, I would ask if you have the right person in your corner. After reading through so many other listings that didn't explain what was special, had inexplicable photos, or led to deals that fell through, I came to appreciate how great a job Richard did with marketing our listing. He knew exactly what the home "symbolized to a buyer" in the description and hit a home run with the photos. Along the way, Richard kept me updated on housing trends and comps. His advice let us set a price which led to multiple offers over asking. Even though I don't believe in trying to time the market, after it was over, we looked back and couldn't believe how lucky we were in having Richard position us for the highest valuation we could get. Heading into escrow, Richard's negotiating experience came to be indispensible yet again. The RE market during this time was insanity, and as a result, a few potential buyers were behaving irrationally. Richard handled these unexpected stressors with grace and shielded us from having to deal with unpleasantries. At the beginning, my partner was skeptical of all RE agents because of her past experiences. By the end, she completely changed her mind--she said she'd never seen a realtor do all that Richard had done for us. SUMMARY I'm sometimes hesitant to give referrals because my reputation is on the line. But I refer Richard to friends and family whenever I can. Get Richard to represent you, and make one of your best financial decisions.

I have great experience while working with Richard to find my new home. He is very knowledgeable…read moreand dedicated person. He is very sincere to his clients. I strongly recommend him.

I've worked with Zach Mickelson since the very beginning of his real estate career, and watching…read morehis growth has been incredible. As a fellow Realtor in Orange County, I can confidently say he's one of the most systematic, organized, and detail-oriented real estate agents I've ever worked with. Quality: Zach's attention to detail is next level. He tracks everything, plans ahead, and runs his transactions with a level of precision that makes home buying and home selling smoother for everyone involved. His communication is clear, his process is tight, and his execution is consistent. On top of that, his marketing is creative, strategic, and actually built to get results--not just look good online. Value: When issues come up in a deal (and they always do in real estate), Zach is exceptional at finding smart, creative solutions that protect his clients and keep deals moving forward. That problem-solving ability alone adds huge value for both buyers and sellers. If you're looking for a trusted Orange County Realtor who treats your purchase or sale like a real business decision, he's the guy you want in your corner. If you're buying a home or selling a home in Orange County and want a sharp, organized, high-level real estate agent who actually executes, I'd absolutely recommend Zach Mickelson.

I had the opportunity to work alongside Zach on a recent transaction, and the experience was…read moreseamless from start to finish. He was professional, communicative, and proactive at every stage of the process. His attention to detail and ability to keep all parties aligned made a real difference in ensuring a smooth escrow. It's always refreshing to collaborate with someone who operates with integrity and a high level of competence. I would absolutely welcome the chance to work together again and confidently recommend him to clients and colleagues alike.