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.

I think a 4 1/2 star review would have been more appropriate so I would rate OWN very good. We…read moreengaged Wilson and his team at OWN to sell our home in Millbrae. We interviewed three realtors and we selected Wilson because we agreed with his vision as to how to prepare our home for sale and his assessment of current market conditions. We were very pleased with the decision as we found out that Wilson has a strong team to support the preparation and sales process. A project plan was developed months in advance and for the most part all deadlines were achieved. Luis (contractor) and Priscilia (coordinator) prepared the house for sale on time and on budget. The staging firm did a great job in presenting our home. When necessary Wilson was alway available to answer our questions. The Open Houses took place as we planned months in advance and we were given an update at the end of each weekend. When offers came in Wilson and Cathy (Experttcs) helped us navigate through the negotiation process until we accepted a bid that met our target. We were then introduced to Michele (Director of Ops) and Aldolfo (escrow officer of WFG Title Co.) to guide us through the closing process. Their assistance made the paperwork burden as painless as possible. We were happy with the entire process and impressed with how the Own Team worked together to get the job done. We deducted a 1/2 star because the lateral sewer work mandated by the city was delayed for weeks because the plumber that OWN uses was not available. This caused a delay in closing. My recommendation to OWN is to expand the list of plumbers the company can use. Also, we were assigned an original coordinator with whom we did all the pre-planning. However, when execution time arrived we discovered she left the company. Thankfully Priscilia stepped in and everything worked out fine.

We hired Jordan to sell my childhood home. The home needed major updating and Jordan and the…read moreentire OWN team completely transformed the home and maximized the profit potential we knew it had. Throughout the process Jordan and his team provided the excellent customer service we expected and was in constant communication with updates. When it came time to put the house on the market Jordan was always prepared with up to date data of home sales and homes on the market in our neighborhood. Jordan is also a very savvy marketer and negotiator and was able to bring us multiple offers over the asking price. A couple situations did arise when selling our home that caused us a little stress but Jordan was very calming and had the experience and knowledge in dealing with stressful situations to guide us to the outcome we wanted.

Jordan has been a phenomenal agent through our journey of buying our first home. From our very…read morefirst call, he was professional, genuine + truly had our best interests in mind. He responded quickly, provided honest guidance and shared detailed information to help us make the right decisions. Jordan guided us through multiple offers and helped us secure our dream first home. Even when challenges came up, he made a stressful process feel manageable. We are forever grateful for his support and will definitely recommend him to our friends and family!

Vivian was fantastic from start to finish! As first-time home buyers, she made this whole process…read moreway more comfortable than we ever thought possible. She is very friendly and happily answered all our many questions at any time of the day, usually within minutes of asking. She is also very hardworking, organized, knowledgeable, and flexible. She really looked out for us and gave great advice even before we knew what questions to ask. For example, we toured a house together that we really liked, but she noticed a detail that we had overlooked that completely changed our opinion. Working with her feels more like working with a good friend than a random business person. Highly recommend Vivian!

TLDR LOOK NO FURTHER AND JUST CONTACT VIVIAN ALREADY!!…read more If you're deciding amongst agents or just starting your search for an agent for your home purchase, VIvian is the best person to collaborate with. She's extremely personable, friendly, professional, experienced, and reliable when it comes to working with you on finding your home. She actually took the time to listen to us and confirm our budget, walked us through the entire process of how homebuying works and was transparent on everything in between. She asked for our expectations up front and confirmed what we were looking for in a home, showed us what's currently priced in the market, and even tailored weekly emails on home reports and any off markets that were in our price range. After an open house, it wasn't a question of "would you like to put an offer?" but more of a "how did you feel about the home, did you like anything about it or did anything stand out?" type of question to show she actually cared about our home search process. Any questions we had, she was able to answer. She didn't give any BS responses and if we had questions during our bidding process she would make sure eveyrthing was addressed. One thing we truly appreciated about Vivian is the fact that she gave us her honest opinons as well - she knew we originally were looking for a SFH but my wife and I were considering the idea of a townhome and went to a couple open houses; Vivian immediately gave us pros and cons to both and gave us her opinion and important things to factor in. If it wasn't for Vivian, we probably would've settled and been living in regret right now!! I seriously appreciate people like Vivian. She really made us feel comfortable with our decisions and was by our side fighting for us and represented us in such an excellent demeanor. If you're reading this.. Thank you for helping us find our first home, Vivian!! You're definitely getting all my referrals in the future and I hope we remain friends!!

I've worked with Kinsey on multiple occasions, and she consistently exceeds expectations. Her…read moreattention to detail is impressive, and it's obvious she truly cares about her clients and their goals. She's professional and easy to work with, helping every transaction go smoothly. On top of her expertise, she communicates clearly, foresees potential issues, and offers thoughtful solutions. I would highly recommend Kinsey to anyone seeking a skilled and trustworthy real estate agent.

My brother and I recently worked with Kinsey to sell our childhood home after our mom passed in the…read moreWest Sunset district in San Francisco and what a fantastic experience it was from beginning to end. I had met Kinsey at an Open House she happened to be hosting just around the corner from my mom's home during the final months before my mom's passing (she wanted home hospice for her final days). After just a few minutes of talking with Kinsey, I knew right then and there that she would be my realtor should the decision ever came to sell our childhood home.... Kinsey truly impressed me with her warm nature and her friendly personality... She explained her firm's (OWN Real Estate) renovation program very clearly, which really impressed my brother and I, and their firm's proven track record of selling for more and saving time and money. Kinsey's team of highly experienced partners completed the renovation and updating of our mom's home with attention to detail and efficiency. Their advice was invaluable - the results were amazing and the increased value to the home was realized. Throughout the entire process, Kinsey also demonstrated exceptional communication - she listened to our concerns and ensured every detail was handled with attention and care. For example, every time I texted or called with a question - Kinsey always responded within 5 minutes or less and ALWAYS with a smile.... All in all, I am beyond satisfied with the meticulous service I received and highly recommend Kinsey Linton and the entire OWN Real Estate team for all your real estate needs in San Francisco and the surrounding Peninsula area.

Miguel was super helpful when assisting my wife & I throughout the entire process of purchasing our…read morehome. I'd 100% recommend working with him if you want someone that actually cares & that's willing to go above & beyond for his clients.

Miguel is an incredible fighting agent, and I truly admire his dedication. His commitment to his…read morework is evident, and it's clear he puts his heart into everything he does.

We moved to the peninsula less than a year ago and started renting with the plan to buy a house in…read morethe coming year or two. When we interviewed realtors we were drawn to Raziel because it felt like every question we had was answered and backed up by data-driven analyses. We were also really intrigued by his unconventional process that is extremely involved in the beginning. Coming from out of state we learned so much about the area and what kinds of properties we could expect for our budget in each neighborhood we were interested in. This allowed us to really hone in our search and made the process less stressful because at that point we knew exactly what we wanted and were prepared for the right house to come along. During this time Raziel also guided us through the process of understanding buying a turn-key property vs. something that would need renovations. When we found our ideal property, we were a little anxious because it was an off-market Hillsborough house. But Raziel was quick to move and get us a showing and guide us to make the right offer for the property. It was complicated, as some off-market listings can be, but it was Raziel's strong relationship with the listing agent that helped our offer prevail. We have to say that every time we saw a house and the listing agent heard we were working with Raziel they had a genuinely warm reaction that made it obvious he is well-liked and respected in his field. Also, Raziel knew our plan was to buy in the 1-2 year range and we never felt pressure to move that timeline up. Instead, for every house we considered putting an offer on, Raziel gave us a thorough discussion of all the reasons why someone would not want to buy the house, and that helped us really decide if it was the right property for us. It always felt like he truly wanted to find us the right house for our family, not just make a business transaction. We feel so grateful that we worked with Raziel and his team to find our ideal property (thank you Jenny and Angilee!).

Raziel and his team (Jenny, Angilee, Emily) are exceptional! With their support, we bought our home…read moresooner than we expected, and the entire process was incredibly smooth: our very first offer was accepted. In the Peninsula's competitive market, we couldn't believe it! As first time home buyers, we were looking for someone deeply knowledgeable who could guide us through the entire process: from understanding local neighborhoods and why buyers might choose one over the other, narrowing down our criteria along with what's realistic in our budget, doing diligence when the right house pops up, and navigating the offer process. We didn't know what we didn't know, and we really wanted an expert. Raziel was exactly who we were looking for! He has a very well-structured process that we loved - touring neighborhoods, looking at past sold homes together, and moving quickly when the right house pops up. I really enjoyed learning as much as I could from Raziel, as he has so much local knowledge that I would never have learned otherwise. For the home we ultimately purchased, he suggested bringing an engineer on-site to take a look at the house before we submitted our offer. He also flagged an unusual item in the seller's disclosure packet that he hadn't seen before and recommended reviewing it with a real estate attorney. We followed both suggestions. Everything checked out, and because of that diligence, we felt confident submitting our offer. We would not have taken those extra steps without his guidance. Raziel truly de-risked the process as much as possible. By offer day, we felt informed and prepared. We love our home and are incredibly grateful for Raziel and his team. We can't recommend them highly enough!