From the sales rep to the whole team (fit & finishes, customer experience, stager, and sales…read moreanalysis), OWN is a great company to work with. Although I had started the remodeling before signing with OWN to be the sale representatives for the house, their expertise in knowing the market for my location set us up to get the best return. The expert staging that put the finishing touch that helped to attracted over 20 potential buyers during the open house. Everything was handle expertly and professionally. So buying or selling, OWN Real Estate is the company to go with.

Wesley Ko came highly recommended from a friend. He laid out a plan for us to sell my current…read moreapartment and purchase a new house in 6 months (all in Oakland) and he worked very hard to help accomplish that goal. Throughout the process he was patient, responsive and professional. For the sale, Wesley and his teammates were extremely efficient when it came to staging and holding open houses and we were able to sell my apartment after the first scheduled showings. The only really difficult thing I had to do was say goodbye to the apartment and move out. I am extremely picky and so when we began to tour houses, Wesley's patience and eye for details really helped narrow down potential properties that would be a good fit for me and we also struck out a lot of bad ones. Wesley's experience shines during touring. Just to name a few things he has a keen sense of smell for moisture/mold, can feel for the slightest unevenness in floors and can tell good from bad repair work just from a quick glance and feel, he has really seen it all. This is where a whole lot of Wesley's value comes from, he's not just another paper pusher...he actually enjoys looking at houses with clients and he is great at pointing out things that a normal person wouldn't see. Eventually a few months later we were able to close on a new house that was exactly what I was looking for. It was a pleasure to work with Wesley and he was so helpful throughout the entire process. As I said before he is thoughtful, smart, engaged and it's clear he loves what he does and I now recommend him to everyone I know who is looking to buy in the bay area.

Working with Nero was great from start to end. As first time home buyers, the process was somewhat…read moreintimidating. Navigating all the different organizations and requirements along with the hundreds of pages of documents was made infinitely easier knowing that Nero was always available to answer our questions. Nero also gave us the distinct impression that he genuinely wanted to help. He went above and beyond in making sure everything went smoothly, even outside of his direct responsibilities as a realtor. For example, when one of the inspectors couldn't find access to the crawl space, Nero took time out of his day to come to the property and find it himself. This is just one of the many examples which made us feel that Nero truly cared. We will definitely be reaching out to Nero again if we, or anyone we know, needs a realtor in the future. I cannot recommend him enough!

I've worked with Nero on several transactions-- I can't recommend him enough! He is organize,…read moreextremely communicative, and brings key insights to the table.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Kevin Cruz and the Kinetic team on our client's…read morelisting in Fremont, and they did an outstanding job. They didn't just put the home on the market. They stepped in, fronted the renovation costs, and managed the entire process from start to finish. Because of their hard work and smart approach, our client was able to showcase the property in its best light and walk away with stronger proceeds. Kevin and his team know exactly what improvements make a difference, and they handle everything with professionalism and care. If you want a team that goes above and beyond to get results, Kevin Cruz and Kinetic are the ones to call.

We recently closed escrow on a house we sold in Daly City for a great price. Thanks to the guidance…read moreand experience of Kevin Cruz and his Kinetic Real Estate team, our house was quickly sold without incurring any renovation costs. Surprisingly, before the house was even listed on the market, we got a great offer just two weeks after we signed a contract with Kevin. This shows how well-connected and experienced Kevin and his team is with both buyers and sellers of properties in the Bay Area/Daly City market. We were very impressed by his presentation of showcasing the property to gain maximum exposure to both online and visiting buyers. As our realtor, Kevin was in constant communication throughout the entire process and we ended up getting the best deal possible. Selling a home has never been so well-organized, convenient and satisfying. I highly recommend and compliment Kevin and Kinetic Real Estate for an outstanding job!

Kevin Ho was amazing in helping us buy our first home! We were competing against multiple offers,…read moreand the tenant-occupied property added extra challenges. When unexpected issues came up, Kevin communicated with everyone involved, and found solutions that kept the deal moving forward. He was always responsive, patient, and made us feel that our best interests came first. His market knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in getting our offer accepted. We're incredibly grateful for Kevin's help and couldn't recommend him more!

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

Danielle and her team are amazing. She helped us through both selling our Potrero house and buying…read moreour new house in Noe, and there were SO many moving pieces along the way. She was always available, super responsive, and an incredibly valuable co-pilot throughout the whole journey. When it came to preparing our house for sale, as well as our pricing strategy, her team and network added so much value -- ultimately resulting in an incredible offer that was $1.4M over asking. On the flip side, when she helped us buy our new home in Noe Valley, it was a total nail-biter with multiple offers and rounds of negotiation. In the end, we won because of Danielle's long-term relationships and experience. She has her finger on the pulse of the SF market, she'll tell you what she really thinks, and most importantly, she's just a real, authentic person who you genuinely trust to have your back. We couldn't recommend her more.

Always selling beautiful homes in our Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco…read more Home quality offerings, videos, photography and staging are stellar. In an extremely competitive San Francisco real estate market where buyers are acquiring $1 million above listing prices means having either a buyers or sellers agent is critical in having the hyper local neighborhood real estate expertise, insights, marketing, deep knowledge of local market value.

Samantha Huang has been a great addition to my family's happiness and achievements…read more Thanks to Samantha I was able to close on my first dream home last month in the Silver Terrace neighborhood; in San Francisco, after looking for months on the market, and I still can't believe it, our offer won and she delivered! With a uprise competitive market with numerous offers on the table, it was very competitive. My family has also closed multiple properties under Samantha Huang in San Francisco. Our plans are to continue in the near future because of a positive experience and knowledgeable information she provided. Samantha is a gem; one of the most honest, efficient, hard working, helpful, reliable and experienced realtor my family and I encountered over the years of being in the real estate market. We put full faith in Samantha for many reasons such as (honesty, bilingual, efficient, knowledgeable, and well experienced, she also exceeded all our expectations). Her work ethic is unmatched and is impromptu when it comes to delivering for her clients'. She gives honest feedback and understands how important it is for you to purchase something worthy of your needs. Anyone who is looking for a good experience with purchasing a property with honest intentions of wanting the best for her client; I would highly recommend Samantha Huang. 11/10 if I could rate her. She is a winner and you won't regret or have doubts when working with her. She is truly the best in the business. I am confident you will receive the same experience. We are forever grateful for the experience to work with Samantha. -Johnson T & Family.

I am a first time seller and I couldn't have had a better experience selling my home on St. Francis…read moreBlvd. in Daly City. I first came across Samantha Huang Realtor when I received a brochure in the mail from her. It just so happened that I was in need of a realtor at the time. I looked at her brochure and watched a video of hers on You Tube and at that instant I knew she was the one to contact. Needless to say, when we met I knew I had made the right choice. Not only was she approachable, she answered every question that I presented to her. She really put me at ease by the knowledge and expertise that she conveyed. I was so excited to work with her. I had no idea that my home was going to sell as fast as it did. Thanks to Samantha and her team, my house sold in about 2 months. I loved her enthusiasm for her work and how she puts people at ease when you're working with her. I absolutely would recommend her and her team to anyone that is looking to sell. Thanks Samantha, for all the effort that you put into making this experience truly enjoyable!!!

Nick and Justin were truly exemplary. I am grateful for their professionalism and dedicated…read moreapproach in helping us seal the deal for our dream house. The quality of effort and the amount of time they put into guiding me & my family throughout the entire process was incredible. Thus, making our journey of purchasing within San Francisco uncomplicated & serene. I really appreciate that they made sure that we understand every step of the process (they answered all our inquiries & concerns with clarity) alongside with thoroughly accommodating the necessary details that we want to come along with the property. The inspections- visiting the property and the possible issues we may encounter along were discussed & taken care of, making sure that we get the best out of our money.  Working with them was such a bliss! Me & my family are filled with gratitude for the unparalled labor they put unto this transaction. I highly endorse them to those who are in search for a superb, reliable, and an easy-going real estate services. You won't regret it.

Honestly I don't know where to begin because this is probably the best person you can even imagine…read moreof purchasing a home with. I recently had the pleasure of working with Nick Villanueva when purchasing my new home, and I can't express enough how wonderful the experience was because from the very beginning, Nick was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. Firstly, this is my first home purchase and Nick took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in a home. He listened carefully to my preferences and priorities, which made me feel confident that I was in good hands. His deep understanding of the local market and trends was clearly evident, and it was very clear that he had my best interests at heart. Secondly, Nick had the best communication as he kept me informed at every step of the process, and made sure to answer any questions I had at any time and provided regular updates. This honestly made me feel much better and safer knowing the true transparency and responsiveness from Nick. This was truly appreciated and made the entire experience stress free. When it came to viewing properties, Nick was incredibly organized and efficient in time and would always be there before I was. He scheduled viewings at the most convenient times and provided valuable insights about each property I visited. Even after 50+ homes that I viewed, he came to each home with a great smile and energy that motivated me more in purchasing the home. Negotiating the purchase was another area where Nick showed his professional experience. His expertise and strategic approach ensured that I got the best possible deal. He handled all the negotiations with professionalism, always keeping my interests as the top priority. Honestly Nick went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly, and his support throughout all the process was incredible as once again this was my first experience in purchasing a home, but after this, will definitely not be the last time I work with Nick. I am now happily moving in my new home, and I owe the world's largest thank you to Nick Villanueva for making this possible. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to buy or sell a home as he isn't just an agent, but honestly I genuinely see him as a friend that wants the best for you. So if you are looking for smooth expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for yourself, then Nick is the person for you. Finally, I want to say one last thank you to Nick, and truly appreciate you. Thank you!

Working with Madeline Gibson and the Ruth Krishnan team was an exceptional experience. Having…read moretrusted Ruth with a past property sale in the City, I already knew their team standards were high, but Madeline still managed to exceed them. My search started with her colleague, Yesinia Beatriz, who supported me early on and connected me with Madeline who was a great fit for my needs! I wanted a property in a highly competitive, expensive area during a time of low inventory. Madeline never made my goals feel unrealistic. She helped me purchase my dream home in a newly renovated TIC building on the border of Russian Hill and Nob Hill, smoothly navigating the complex TIC financing requirements. Madeline is highly knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. She educated me using recent comparable sales data and reviewed every document thoroughly. In a multi-bid situation, her strategy secured a home that not only met my must-haves but also my would-love-to-haves (hello private garage, view, and fireplace), on my very first offer, with zero back-and-forth counters. She operates with total integrity and made me feel genuinely cared for throughout the process. I highly and absolutely recommend Madeline and the Ruth Krishnan team. I can't thank them enough!

Working with Val and the Krishnan team on our home search and purchase was a great experience!…read moreAlthough they have a busy practice, we felt very well educated and prepared at every step. (Pro tip: take the homework they give you seriously- the Past Sold exercise was incredibly valuable) Val and her team were always present and reliable when an important decision needed to be made, a problem required solving, or an opportunity demanded action. Val brings a lot of experience and judgment to the process. She is warm and personable, but also pragmatic, firm, and refreshingly no-nonsense when the situation calls for it. We appreciated having someone who could cut through the noise, give us a clear read on a situation, and help keep a complicated transaction moving forward. She also created opportunities for us that we genuinely don't think we would have had with another agent. She and her team were thorough with the details and documents, helped us work through a seemingly endless number of questions, and made the overall process much more manageable. Val is very good at what she does. If you're looking for someone experienced, well connected, pragmatic, and effective when it counts, while still being empathetic, she's a great person to have in your corner. We would absolutely work with her again and would happily recommend her to friends looking to buy or sell a home.

Jeffrey provided all information and was very helpful including finance information. He's very…read moreprofessional and knows the Real Estate market and current trends. I would recommend him as your Real Estate agent. Although there are many on them out there to choose, you can't go wrong with him. Art N

We've had the pleasure of working with Jeff in San Mateo County for over a decade…read more His level of knowledge and professionalism is something we rely upon as property abstractors of over 25 years in our field. What an honest, up-front guy who has stayed in the market despite bad times which is a tribute to his integrity and experience.

Jennie helped my fiance and I purchase our first home in San Francisco! We were completely…read moreunfamiliar with the home buying process and were not even pre approved. We only had a week to figure everything out before offers were due. Jennie made everything so easy and linked us with a great loan agent and other vendors. We were able to close on our home in just 15 days thanks to her help. She is also super responsive to calls, texts, and emails and hand held us through the whole process. I would gladly recommend her to my family and anyone else who is interested in purchasing a property!

From the get-go, Jennie was a great agent -- super organized and friendly. We knew exactly what…read moreneeded to happen at each step. With Mindy's help, they were both able to answer all our questions quickly and efficiently. What really made all the difference was Jennie's approach and persistence in getting us the house we really wanted. She worked closely with the other agent and made sure we got it across the finish line. Highly recommended!