From our first few showings, Hector made me feel comfortable and unpressured to commit until I had come to my own decision (I had spoken with 5-6 agents before deciding to work with Hector). As a first time home buyer, I was nervous, uninformed and unclear on what I wanted (waffling between home or condo, several different price points, etc.) - yet Hector remained encouraging and patient, teaching me everything I needed to know during the process (as well as many tips and tricks about the bay area market, which he's worked in for over a decade).
DURING THE SEARCH: Ensuring I was comfortable with every decision became a pattern with Hector; house after house, even as the number viewed kept going up, not once did I feel pressured by him to make an offer or go over budget. He was reliable and always available for showings (even occasional last-minute requests) and drove out to several completely different locations while I was trying to get a feel for what area was right for me. I also liked that he and his wife Ana work as a team- she showed up at a few viewings with him as a second opinion, and was able to immediately cover for him to send over forms (PEAD and eventually, contract forms) if he was ever away from the computer.
MAKING AN OFFER: I put offers on 3 homes, and the acceptance of my final offer was pleasantly unexpected. I nearly skipped extending an offer since I assumed it would sell outside of my budget, but Hector's sixth sense somehow knew to double down. He first checked with me to see if I would be OK making an offer (within budget), which I was surprised at (after looking at 20+ homes I saw similar go way over asking) but confirmed. He then worked closely with my broker to get an offer together with a quick close and early contingency removal. The next day, I got the call that it was accepted!
DURING CONTRACT: Hector was on top of everything as we were in contract - completely handling communication with my mortgage broker + escrow, and kept everything on time. He even managed to negotiate a decent amount of credit back to me prior to close, which I didn't think could happen in this market!
AFTER CLOSE: Hector was just as quick to reply and resolve any issues (I had a few questions about how to work things in the new house - he contacted agent/sellers to get those answered). As an added bonus, Hector completely covered 1 year of home warranty for me - which provides huge peace of mind, should any of the appliances in my home break.
AFTER MOVE-IN: I've been in the new house for about a month now, and don't feel an ounce of regret- I got an amazing home at a great price. Hector somehow got everything on my checklist (walking distance to park, sunny kitchen, garden, yard for my dog, and a view), with some added bonuses (smart irrigation system, updated kitchen/bath, on a quiet dead end), all within budget. The house is sturdy with no issues, confirming our inspector's clean bill of health. It's only been a month, but I've watched similar houses (on even smaller lots) in the neighborhood hit the market asking above what my final investment in this home was.
SUMMARY: If Hector hadn't have gone above and beyond when he sensed the right opportunity, I wouldn't be in my dream home right now. As a solo + first time homebuyer, I feel fortunate to have found Hector- the trajectory of my life has been significantly altered for the better thanks to his patience, knowledge + sixth sense. I am now a homeowner, building equity in a home I do not feel like I compromised at all on (in San Francisco!!!). I absolutely would work with him again, and will recommend him to anyone in the bay area. THANK YOU HECTOR! read more