We sold our Mountain View townhome with Rainmaker Real Estate. Their in-depth knowledge of the…read moreMountain View, Los Altos, and adjacent towns was key in our selection of Rainmaker. Another factor in selecting Rainmaker was Yao Li's diligent preparation and planning of the pre-sale process. She is awesome! Leading up to the on-market listing, Alex was super clear and explicit on what will happen and how to prepare. He also provided thoughtful advice on what listing price to select in order to attract the most buyers. We were able to go on-market, do showings, send out disclosures, and request offers in no time. Alex's support extended to a great conversation on the pros/cons of each offer, which led us to being under contract very quickly. In the end, Rainmaker Real Estate was awesome to work with. Alex and Yao provided a great product with *ZERO* drama, which is what we wanted. We will use them again, if we are in the market to purchase something in the MTV/Los Altos area.

I purchased my current home with Rainmaker about a decade ago! Alex paired me with the right…read moreperson on his team to work with. I always felt I could go to either of them with questions and concerns. Through the years, we've stayed loosely in touch. Recently I asked Alex his thoughts on a second property, sharing my concerns and parameters. He had/has really good ideas, has experience with handling different situations, and I didn't/don't feel at all pressured to purchase. When it comes, hoping the second time goes just as well!

Julia is my lucky. I started to work with Julia to buy the property since long time ago. Thanks…read moreJulia and her team always there for me. From our first zoom meeting to the final closing, I had a very positive experience - I likes to pick out the property I want to see (as opposed to letting the agent give suggestions), and Julia was willing to be as hands-on or hands-off as I wanted. Julia was also flexible with scheduling, and I felt very comfortable asking for her opinion on both the properties I was viewing and the buying process in general. I never felt pressured to make a quick decision, and I never felt like I was being encouraged to make offers that I was uncomfortable with. Julia was patient and generous with her time, I really benefited from her expertise. I would absolutely recommend her as an agent for anyone looking for a home in the Bay Area.

Julia helped us purchase a condo in Palo Alto. She answered all our questions promptly and was very…read moreresponsive in helping us get through the purchase and escrow phase. Would highly recommend.

Linh helped us in the sale of a condo that belonged to the estate of my grand-uncle. We were pretty…read moreoverwhelmed with the whole process as it involved sorting a lifetime of belongings that were not ours, among many other unexpected twists and turns. Through it all, Linh was incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. We felt that she managed the sale of the condo as if it belonged to her family member. She made it pain-free for us, finding the best vendors at a reasonable cost and who were trustworthy . When we received offers, she had a really good sense of the buyers and their interest level/ where they were at. We are so grateful to have worked with Linh and highly recommend her !

Linh was the best buyer's agent for my first-time home-buying experience. Linh helped me through…read morethick and thin in the whole process. She is honest, trustworthy, diligent, knowledgeable, calm, result-driven, understanding, and keeps her client's best interests. Linh was communicative and responsive, regardless of the market environment, whether when the interest rate was at a record low in 2020-2021, or when the interest rate increased in 2024. I interviewed 10 agents in 2020-2021 when interest rate reached a record low. The market was busy and everyone was rushing. I received many responses from different agents with the excuses that they were writing many offers so they could not be responsive. Linh was responsive to all my questions, from when I first searched for a place in 2021, then took a break, and found a place in 2024. She was patient, kept good contact, and never rushed me to make a decision. At one point that I was very ready and could not wait to get the deal done, Linh provided me with words of wisdom "Trust the process"! I could fully trust that Linh kept my best interests in mind. I could trust the people she recommended during the home buying process: home inspectors, escrow, loan officers, etc... She was also flexible if I wanted to have my own choices. She was diligent so that I could get the best results possible with her great communication, negotiation, and knowledge. I could rest assured that Linh would know the best approach to the situation and would bring the best results possible to me. Linh has my highest recommendation. She can guide and provide you with information to make a decision. It is your own decision to call a place home, and do not hesitate to share with Linh your needs and concerns. Linh will find a way to help you with your own situation to reach the best goal possible.

Sara is the best realtor you could ever ask for! She was there for us every step of the way and…read moreensured we got our dream house in a highly desirable neighborhood and on a budget that we were comfortable with. Sara is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market and very thorough with disclosures. She helped us identify key information that allowed us to decide quickly. She is also very responsive and always available to answer our questions. In the past, we showed interest in homes where we faced several competing offers. Sara and her team helped us navigate through the offer stage, staying in touch with sellers and getting us as much insight as possible to allow us to decide on counteroffer or back away. Sara also helped us close a 15-day escrow! Everyone I spoke with was surprised that I got it done so quickly. But Sara made it happen. She is a true professional and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Here are some of the things that we loved about working with Sara: She is responsive and always available to answer our questions. She is a skilled negotiator and helped us get a great deal on our dream home. She is patient and understanding, and she made the home-buying process as stress-free as possible. She is a true professional and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you are looking for a realtor who will go the extra mile to help you buy or sell your home, then Sara is the person for you!

This week, my wife and I celebrated our first anniversary being proud home owners. We were first…read moretime home buyers living out-of-town at the time. Sara and her Rainmaker team went above and beyond supporting us and made our dream come true. We were very impressed by Sara's outstanding communication skills when she showed us homes both in person and virtually, facilitated several inspections on our interested property, and negotiated a really good price for us. We would recommend her to our friends and would work with her again in the future with no reservations.

Christina will take care of you from start to finish and will guide you safely through the jungle…read moreof buying a house. We could not have chosen a better agent than Christina, she goes above and beyond, always has time for you and always with a smile on her face. She knows her business and all we had to do was lean back and relax because Christina Chu took care of us. In contrast to other realtors we spoke to, Christina listened to us and never rushed us or pushed us. It was always her utmost priority that we found the right house for us, no matter how long it took.

Christina Chu gives you the personal touch you are looking for. She listens to what your needs are…read morethen guides you towards property that works for you. She sold my mother's condo 7 years ago in 2 days at a time when the market wasn't even hot. She helped my mother get into The Forum a retirement community where Christina didn't even get a commission. That is how Christina is, honest and looks out for you like you are family. She is a member of the family that owns Chef Chu which is a family run business. As everyone in Los Altos knows they are a family that gives back to their community and values their customers, Christina is following in that tradition in real estate. Whenever I need to buy are sell property Christina is right there to help me. She really understands the Silicon Valley market and can show you all the options. If she doesn't know the market I am interested like San Francisco, she finds an expert in that market to work with her so you know you are seeing the best options. I am very happy with her and I think you will be too.

Jeffrey and Nancy made buying our first home in Santa Clara a breeze. They were very patient…read moreanswering our questions and guiding us through the process. We highly recommend them!

From the owner: REALTOR® - License# 01412887 Jeffrey is a long-time agent…read morededicated to helping you reach your housing goals with a focus on client comfort and success. As a SCCAOR (Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®) Professional Standards Board member and certified SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), he is always up-to-date with the market. He brings additional delivery skills from his business management, high-tech and construction background.

Susan did an incredible job managing the sale of our condo. She made a process that is typically…read morestressful feel remarkably comfortable and easy. Throughout the entire transaction, it was clear that she prioritized our best interests above all else. What I appreciated most was her proactive approach: whenever a snag arose during negotiations, she would immediately identify the issue and present clear, thoughtful solutions. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Susan to anyone looking to sell their home.

I had a great experience buying our first home with Susan. Susan was proactive and a great…read morecommunicator. For each bid, she quickly reached out to the seller's agent to give us status updates and get our questions answered. I appreciated that she was not shy - she was respectful yet always willing to share her opinion. My wife and I felt informed and supported throughout the process. We are happy with our house and would happily recommend Susan to anyone looking for a realtor.