In today's challenging condo market, finding the right agent is vital. I interviewed three top…read moreprofessionals and Jean was the clear standout. I entrusted her with my condo and left town for a trip, and she took care of every single detail from staging and inspections to open houses and tough negotiations. Jean's local connections are unmatched. She has a rare gift for making you feel completely protected and valued, regardless of the size of the sale. What truly sets Jean apart is her heart. Despite facing a personal family emergency during the listing, she continued to handle my sale with absolute excellence. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found an agent with both incredible professional skill and wonderful personal character. She is truly the Best! Thank you very much Jean!

We have used Jean on several real estate transactions. She is GREAT! What sets her apart from…read moremany of her colleagues is her tenacity in getting the job done until the very end (even after the sale has closed and there are still details to follow up on)... She is also pleasant, market knowledgeable and easy to work with. We have been involved in the purchase and sale of homes for many years and we believe Jean is one of the best out there. We highly recommend her.

We first worked with Maya in March 2015, when she helped us look for our first home to purchase…read more She was referred to us from friends. As first time homebuyers, the real estate transaction process was extremely intimidating. We had no idea what we were doing and what to expect! But, Maya spent so much time with us, taking us to open houses and appointments, pointing out things to look out for. We closed on our first home with Maya that year. Even after the transaction had closed and we were all settled, Maya continued checking in on us and made us feel like she was always an ally and friend. At that point, she did not feel at all like our realtor, she really felt like a family member. During the COVID years, Maya made house visits, dressed up like Mrs. Clause, handing out little gifts to our kids. The kids loved it! When it came to sell our house last year (2022), we knew we wanted to work with Maya again. We met with Maya several times, talked through the work we needed to get done on the house in order to prep it for sale and got to experience what the real estate transaction process was like on the seller's side. In addition, Maya represented us, again, as buyers as we were looking for our replacement home. We've been settled into our dream home for a year now and it wouldn't have been possible without Maya. She is an industry expert, creative, honest, hard-working (I don't know how she has the energy to drive around so much and work with so many clients without dropping the ball, ever!), thoughtful and will always represent your best interest. I'm so excited to hear that Maya has expanded her business and is working with Masha. Although I have not worked with Masha directly, I know Maya only works with the best.

I had a very good time when I was looking for my condo. Maya…read morehelps me a lot. She control every moment of my purchase and give necessary recommendations before and after the closed deal. She is a very professional person and had very successful stories during her long career. Maya spends a lot of hours with me during this process.

Nhieu is as knowledgeable as she is kind. A hard working agent who will not stop until you are…read moresatisfied. I have had the pleasure of working with her multiple times and look forward to multiple more! Do yourself a favor and get her as your agent! :)

I've known Nhieu on a professional basis since 2010. As a lawyer, I truly appreciate her…read moreintegrity, which is always put first in serving her clients. I'm happy to recommend her anytime. I'm impressed by her ability not to back down and get the best deal possible. She is always on top of things.

The home-buying process can be very stressful but Cristal made the process go smoothly. 6 weeks was…read morethe amount of time that passed from our first conversation to when I held the keys to my new home in my hand! Cristal has a great read of the local market but as a data person, I especially appreciated the comps she provided. She operated as a trusted advisor to me and kept me sane throughout the negotiation process. I love my new place. Thank you Cristal!!!!

Lisa is an absolute rockstar! My husband and I relied on her considerable expertise, which she has…read moreloads of. What we especially love about her is her style: down to earth, approachable, friendly likable and warm. She is exceptional in the real estate world, where we'd had bad experiences with unscrupulous, greedy, agents. Lisa is trustworthy--what she says and how she comes through--I'd take to the bank. Literally and figuratively. Trustworthy: this is a hard to come by essential quality in business anywhere but in real estate it's oddly elusive. She was referred to us by Mark Kaprilien, who had helped us decades ago ... I was beyond delighted when I got back in touch with him. He'd enlisted Lisa to come help us out and together, they make a helluva team. We ran into a bunch of administrative, logistical bureaucratic issues ... and I had a bit of a tantrum--not my finest moment. But Lisa simply takes everything in stride. All the mumbo jumbo of real estate legalese, she breaks down in clear simple terms, which even I understand (sort of, Lol). I can't imagine doing business with anyone other than Lisa--she's a treasure.

Lisa Karson is our real-estate angel. At our first meeting she was professional and competent but…read morealso very warm and friendly. Lisa has excellent communication skills and really put us at ease. She actually listened to us and respected our requests such as keeping the security system set when the house was vacant and having a lock box that was only accessible through Lisa. We really felt safe in her capable hands. She gave us excellent guidance with her vast knowledge and experience in both buying and selling a home, always keeping our best interest in mind. Being a top seller in her field, Lisa demonstrated that she was knowledgeable about the area where our house was located and house values in the local housing market. In her pricing strategy she not only considered the square footage, but also the condition of the property and the land value associated with the property. She explained the entire process of selling a house to us and made sure we understood everything including going over the paperwork with us in detail. Lisa laid out a plan to sell our house that included a marketing strategy to post our listing on all major home search sites, marketing flyers, and professional drone photography of our property. She coordinated a team of specialists to perform a home inspection and a pest inspection so we would be informed of any potential problems and be prepared for any work that needed to be done before the listing. She helped us with staging the property to have it sell at the highest value possible. Lisa enthusiastically worked with us to use some of our own furniture to keep staging costs down. She even assisted us with removing a large marble slab to take pressure off of our "to do" list. Lisa held a virtual open house online walking through the house on a live video meeting where perspective clients could ask questions. She coordinated everything from start to finish and kept us informed every step of the way, and was surprisingly prompt at getting back to us almost immediately every time we had questions. After just 4 days on the market, a good offer came in. Lisa helped us through the paperwork and escrow process and connected us with Jose G. Flores who is the AVP/Branch Manager of Fidelity National Title. Jose explained each page that we were signing and Lisa even took time on her birthday to show up at the title company to congratulate us when we were done signing. Lisa was very understanding of my mixed feelings in letting go of my childhood home. She comforted and assured me by letting me know that a wonderful family was purchasing our house to make new happy memories there. From our first meeting Lisa told us what she would do for us and followed through with every action she promised. Lisa has integrity. She took great care of us, and the whole experience of working with her was amazing. I have already recommended Lisa Karson to friends and associates who are interested in buying or selling a home.

My wife and I partnered with Zen Coast Homes to purchase our first home, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. From the start, Samantha carefully considered all of our requirements and guided us through what could have been an overwhelming process. As first-time homebuyers, we especially appreciated: * Samantha's flexibility with our schedules and willingness to work around our availability * How upfront and honest she was during home tours -- pointing out both the positives and the things we needed to watch out for, which made us feel like there were no surprises along the way * The way she empowered us with knowledge throughout the process, helping us feel confident in our decisions * The team's strong connections in the local real estate network, which gave us an edge in navigating the Peninsula market * The guidance on expected price points for each home, which helped us set realistic expectations and make competitive offers * How personable and approachable Samantha and Jennie were -- they made the entire journey feel less transactional and more like working with trusted friends When we entered escrow, the process went far smoother than we anticipated, thanks to Samantha, Jennie, and the entire Zen Coast team. Their guidance made what could have been a stressful milestone feel surprisingly seamless. We would highly recommend Zen Coast Homes to anyone considering a home purchase. If we ever decide to buy or sell in the future, we wouldn't hesitate to partner with them again.

Working with Samantha was such a blessing for us as first-time homebuyers. From day one she made us…read morefeel supported, informed, and confident in a process that can feel overwhelming. She was incredibly kind and patient, always available to answer our questions even late at night, and joined us on many home tours without ever making us feel rushed. When it came time to make an offer, Samantha was a strong advocate for us. She helped us strategize against competing offers, pushed the selling agent for accurate information, and kept us fully in the loop. She also connected us with the right loan officer and once we were in escrow she gave us a clear step-by-step plan that made everything feel manageable. Thanks to her persistence and organization we were able to close on our home in just 12 days, which still feels unbelievable. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this process. Samantha is amazing at what she does and we would love to work with her again in the future.

Chris helped us sell our home in San Mateo in March, before the stay at home order was implemented…read more From December through March, she navigated the process of getting our home ready to sell, presenting the home, receiving offers, and closing the deal. She showed excellent judgment and project management skills, and kept our project on schedule. She has great soft skills including strong working relationships with contractors, interior designers, etc. Each of our dozen or so project milestones were achieved on time or earlier. Her work ethic is amazing, our neighbors told us that she was on-site every day, and they had never seen an agent work so hard. She reviewed all our offers before hand, created an in-depth summary, followed up with the buyers' agents on questions before our meeting, and had everything ready for us to review within a couple hours. To summarize what Chris brings to the table, it is understanding that home buying is an experience, not just a transaction. With this mindset and excellent judgment, soft skills, and work ethic, she was able to find ideal buyers and create a feel-good experience for all sides. Thanks to her strong project management skills, we were able to close in early March. Imagine our stress if the project ran behind schedule and we were unable to close before the stay at home order was put in place! We can't recommend Chris more highly, and have no plans to use anyone but her for our future real estate transactions.

Chris made buying our first home a breeze in the high-stress, competitive Peninsula market. Chris…read moreguided us from start to finish, from helping us figure out what was important to us in a home to making sure we were confident in our final purchase to helping us settle in. Chris' experience in Peninsula real estate is unparalleled. Buying a home is a team sport and Chris brings together a team that you can really rely on. She introduced us to an excellent loan officer and title company who worked together to ensure everything was in place once we were ready to make offers and coordinated a smooth closing process. We closed in 23 days. Chris also connected us to several experts when we had questions about our future home. All the comments about Chris being incredibly easy to work with are spot on. She strikes a perfect balance between being efficient and professional as well as warm and personable. With Chris, we never felt rushed or pressured - the decision to make an offer and how much to bid was always up to us. In fact, in a few cases, Chris was the first to recognize that we were not excited about a property and suggest that we move on - there are other fish in the sea. Buying our first home is still a huge and nerve-wracking investment but working with Chris made the process smooth, calm, and even fun! Chris is top of our list for realtors in the area and we would gladly work with her again and/or recommend her to anyone we know.

My husband and I had an incredible experience working with Christine, and we can't recommend her…read morehighly enough. From the very first conversation, it was clear she was a cut above the rest. Before working with Christine, we had casually connected with a few other realtors, but none of them left much of an impression. Christine changed that immediately. She came to our intro call fully prepared with a thoughtful list of questions about our preferences, lifestyle, and what we were really looking for in a home. She didn't just listen -- she took what we shared and ran with it. She mapped out specific areas we wanted to avoid across the neighborhoods we were considering, from South San Francisco to Redwood City, so the search results we received twice a week were incredibly precise and tailored to us. It saved us so much time and energy, and we could tell right away that she genuinely cared about getting this right. Christine's knowledge of the Peninsula market is outstanding. She had deep insight into every neighborhood we explored and always had context to share about the areas, schools, commute patterns, and what to expect. Beyond the automated updates, she would also send us listings she came across on her own that she thought might be a fit -- and she was usually spot on. Whenever we showed interest in a property, she was lightning-fast about pulling disclosures and tracking down offer deadlines so we never missed a beat. What really set Christine apart, though, was her patience and integrity. We searched from September 2025 through March 2026, and not once did she pressure us or try to rush us into a decision. She respected our pace and trusted that the right home would come along. She made the whole process feel low-stress and even enjoyable -- she has a wonderful sense of humor and genuine warmth that made every interaction a pleasure. When we finally found the one, Christine was just as impressive on the offer side. She was thorough and strategic in her recommended approach, walking us through every detail. When it came time to counter-offer, she talked us through her reasoning and what she thought would give us the best chance. Her instincts proved exactly right -- we won the home over a competing cash offer, and after the appraisal came in, we had earned $72k in equity before even moving in. And the remarkable part about this was that this was the one and only offer we submitted during our entire search. Christine helped us wait for the right opportunity and then go after it with confidence. Christine is the kind of person who builds genuine rapport with everyone she meets -- sellers, listing agents, lenders, inspectors -- and I believe that quality played a real role in how smoothly everything went for us. She's not just a skilled agent; she's someone you actually want in your corner. If you're looking for a realtor who combines deep market knowledge, thoughtful strategy, and real heart, Christine is your person. We're so grateful we found her, and we'll be recommending her to everyone we know.

Christine was absolutely fantastic and helped us buy our very first home!…read more If you are looking for a realtor who can find and spot those nuances in the process which are critical; someone who can realistically make a deal happen by giving you a clear picture on the negotiation; someone who will put the time and effort it takes to put a competitive offer; you found her. Trust me! We met Christine at an open house she was hosting. At this point I was getting tired of the process and while we worked with others, things where not really getting any closer. Me and my wife both chatted with her, looked at her work style and how organized and efficient she was in the communication and we decided to work with her from that point onwards and it was the right choice! Spotting homes online, looking through the listing pictures, and even touring is the easy part. But knowing the entire process, start to finish (even stuff that you need to do after you close!) will give you a different clarity and prevent the whole journey being a chaotic mess where at every step you keep finding more TODOs. Going through inspection reports in details, spotting pitfalls, proper comparable home data to determine the realistic price for the offer and making a strong case to justify the offer's fairness, accounting for the actual cost of closing and ownership is where it makes a huge difference and will save you surprises. You need a good realtor not to close a deal, anyone can do that; you need one to avoid bad ones and to close a great deal. That's where professional help is critical and Christine was amazing at it. She got us many of the much needed contacts for anything and everything as we needed them and we are really grateful for those. Once we got the keys, the welcome surprise she had in store for us was the best part! Christine, both of us are really thankful for all the help in finding our home and not just a house. We found a trusted friend along the way!