tl;dr: Vinh is communicative, responsive, and passionate about helping. He puts in the work to research the neighborhood. He'll give you all the information he can to help you make decisions you're most comfortable with. He'll put you in the driver's seat and won't be pushy for a quick sale. You can't go wrong with him. In 2018, My husband and I purchased our first home with Vinh while he was assisting another agent. He has grown so much as an agent over the years. When it came time to move out of our home in 2025, we knew we wanted to work with Vinh. We already moved to a new city, so we had to do everything remotely. Vinh supported us as our on-site hands and eyes. We were on the fence about selling or renting the property. Vinh laid out all the numbers to give us an idea of what we'd make with either option. Regardless, we knew the house needed some work before doing either. He introduced us to a great contractor. He worked with the contractor to give us 3 different options. He also shared what he thought would be the difference on return for each option by walking us through recently sold homes with the same floor plan. Vinh made the remodel very easy for us by picking all the finishes that would attract buyers: flooring, paint color, vanity, etc. We were very happy with the results as we opted to make all the changes we wished we had done while living in the home. Because we were so far away, Vinh handled every inspection and issue that came up with the home during this time. For example, we got a notice from our water company that we had high usage for the last month. Vinh went to the property to check for leaks. Turns out, our sprinkler system had reset during a power outage and the default system was scheduled to run too often. We later got a notification for a possible leak. We reached out to Vinh and he quickly drove to the house in the middle of the night to check for leaks. When we decided to list the house, Vinh called many agents in the area that recently had listings to understand how different sales strategies had panned out for them. He presented us with two options and told us how they had done for comparable homes in the area. We chose to list lower to get more interest and hopefully sell sooner. The strategy worked well. Because of Vinh's recommendations on the remodel, the house looked great. We got a very strong offer after the first open house weekend and sold for more than we originally anticipated in the current market. We'll definitely work with Vinh again if we want to buy a home in the Bay in the future. read more

Vinh is an exceptionally diligent and thorough professional. After he guided our parents through their home purchase, we asked him to lead our own first-time buying journey, and the results were outstanding. His approach is remarkably data-driven; he conducted deep research into comparable properties and the seller's historical patterns, rather than relying on surface-level estimates. This strategic foresight allowed us to navigate the bidding process with confidence and ultimately secure our home at a price point below the initial listing. Throughout the process, Vinh was a patient and clear communicator. He translated complex legal and technical jargon into actionable information, ensuring we felt informed at every stage. His dedication was evident in his willingness to manage several long commutes to oversee inspections and verify that every detail met his high standards. He also has a wealth of contacts in the industry, so don't be afraid to tap into his network if you need any contractor work done before/after you move in! We appreciate that he works hard, leaves no stone unturned, and provides quick turnarounds while being very easy to talk to. He's a fantastic real estate agent, and if we ever sell our home we know who we'd contact! read more

This is my second time working with Vinh, and I truly trust him. He helped me find tenants for my rental, and when they moved out, he handled everything, even before I could get to the property. Living far away with a busy schedule, the thought of coordinating repairs, cleaning, and finding help felt overwhelming. But Vinh just took charge. He's very resourceful. The tenants had locked all the doors with keys inside - Vinh figured out how to get in and saved me a locksmith fee. He then inspected the house, noted repairs, and quickly brought in a handyman, gardener, and cleaners. Everything was handled smoothly and at very reasonable prices. He even managed a missed trash pickup without bothering me. Within a few days, the place was move-in ready, and he found new tenants within a week. Vinh is responsive, resourceful, and reliable. I honestly don't know how I would have managed without him; he provides significant peace of mind. I'm genuinely thankful for Vinh's excellent service. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a reliable real estate professional. read more

I am so happy to work with Vinh again to sell our townhouse in Santa Clara! He has helped us rent the townhouse in 2018, and also in 2023 before we sold it. We had great experiences both times, so when we decided to sell the place, we didn't even consider other realtors. And I am so glad we didn't! Considering we live overseas, Vinh has made the sale as smoothly as possible for us. He was very professional, responsible, and reasonable. He has the whole service lined up. Everyone was pleasant to work with. We had no issue finishing the whole sale remotely. Vinh not only reacts fast, but also is proactive and acts once he thinks something might go wrong. He had identified the problem, listened to our concerns, given us suggestions, and always followed up to make sure the problems were solved on time. Vinh is very easy to work with. He never pushed us to do anything or make any decision that we were not comfortable with. I have recommended Vinh to my friends who want to rent or sell their places. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a realtor or property manager! read more

TL;DR: If you're looking for realtors who go above and beyond, Randy and Vinh got your back. They're extremely knowledgable about the market, neighborhoods, and home buying process. Our home purchase came with unexpected turns and they were able to help us navigate through it all. They will likely be our relators for life. :) Home Search: We went into our home search not very sure of what we wanted in our future home. It took visiting a handful of homes to figure out for certain what we absolutely had to have and what things were dealbreakers. Randy and Vinh were patient with us the entire time and encouraged us to see the places to learn our likes and dislikes. When we visited the homes, they immediately called out potential flags or issues to take into account when we consider the home (e.g. - cracks in pavement, tree roots, rotting eaves, etc.). Not to mention that we once got a flat on our way to view and house and Vinh came to help escort our car to a tire shop - that was above and beyond. :) Selecting purchase price: Randy and Vinh were PHENOMENAL when it came to research. For every home you're ready to put an offer in on, they were prepared with market data and comparables to help you decide your purchase price. They were also very knowledgable about the different types of tactics sellers and agents use and provide advice on the best way to make your offer competitive (e.g. - rent back or pre-emptive offers). Lenders and Sellers: This is where our home purchase plans hit a snag and where Randy and Vinh's negotiation tactics helped us out. Our lender didn't disclose that we needed a secondary appraisal until our planned closing day which caused us to need an extension. Randy helped negotiate with our lender to agree to cover the principal and interest for our seller to keep our deal intact and also pay for the secondary appraisal as it wasn't disclosed to us. As part of the closing process, when we did the walkthrough after the sellers moved out, Vinh noticed that the Ring Doorbell and installed wall lamps were missing and worked with the sellers to get those back for us. Randy and Vinh really helped protect us and kept our best interest in mind. Overall: Randy and Vinh are one of the best realtor teams out there! They walked us through every step of the purchase process and truly kept our best interests in mind. They didn't want us to settle on a home, but find one that we were in love with. We closed on our forever home today and we couldn't be more thrilled! I HIGHLY recommend working with Randy and Vinh for any of your real estate needs. :) Randy's Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/randy-rullamas-milpitas-3 read more

Vinh Vu - Compass - Just got the keys to our dream home! Thanks Vinh and Randy! - Real Estate Agents Near Me - San Jose, California

I was introduced to Vinh by my lender and I am so happy that she connected me to him. I was very nervous in the beginning of this process (as we were new to buying a home). However, Vinh and his team walked us through the process the whole way. They took their time educating us on the process of buying the home and walked us through every document we were signing. They also went over the disclosures of the home ( which was really hard to personally understand). I also must say that when it was time to turn in documents, Vinh and his team were so quick to get things going for us ( which really helped us securing our home). Up until this moment ( closing in on our home) Vinh has still been so helpful and walked us over everything ( making sure we change over utilities to our names) and also providing us with resources to certain contractors, plumbers, etc. In addition to all of this, Vinh and his team were fast at responding and took care of putting in the offer in a fast/ timely manner ( which ultimately helped us secure our home) I will definitely be recommending Vinh to friends and family! Thank you so much Vinh! We cannot thank you enough! read more

Vinh has been absolutely amazing! We closed on a home last month as a first time homebuyer and it was, in large part, due to Vinh's guidance. He is extremely knowledgeable and honest about his price estimates and thanks to him we had a realistic expectation of every home we put an offer on. My favorite thing about Vinh was that he was there for us every step throughout the process and answer all our questions/concerns even at the weirdest times. I would truly recommend Vinh to my close friends and family because he is that good! I will definitely use Vinh when I decide to purchase another home/move! Thanks for everything read more

Vinny was recommended to us from Nancy Reynolds (who is also an awesome realtor herself) after our first agent was too busy to work with us. We often had to wait for days before we hear back from her. In a hot sellers' market where homes could be sold before it comes on the market or within days of being available, every day is crucial. To say our first agent was unresponsive, unprepared, and unprofessional was an understatement. She just seemed like she didn't care because there was always an excuse why she wasn't reachable or unprepared for a meeting. When Nancy said she had another agent in the office that we would be very happy with, we had our doubts. But it was love at first sight with Vinny! He connected with us within minutes of the referral and spent over an hour going over the details of the inspection report and answering our many rookie questions. We knew we didn't have a big budget and couldn't afford most houses in the area, but Vinny never made us feel less than his highest priority and most valued customers. You can tell he takes pride in his work and he loves helping people achieve their goals. If you want your realtor to treat you like family and look out for every detail and for your best interest, Vinny is your person. Not only was Vinny knowledgeable, attentive, patient, professional, and kind during our home buying process, he also was very responsive. Even if he was in a meeting or with another client, he would make sure to respond to confirm receipt of message and got back to us as soon as he was available. Since we bought an older home, there were many repairs and maintenance required before it's move-in ready. Vinny kept in touch after we closed escrow to help us get bids for all the work and select the contractors. He even performed a few walk-throughs with me to ensure proper communication and quality of work. With work and two little rascals at home, we just didn't time to research and compare prices. Vinny took care of all that for us! We also genuinely feel like we gained a new friend in the process. Our toddler even calls him Uncle Vinny. We would highly recommend Vinny for your home buying/selling adventure. It's a guarantee that Vinny will make the process less stressful for you. read more

Vinh worked with my wife and I later in our home buying process. He provided us a good education on home viewings and reading plenty of documentation, especially at things that may be of concern in an effort for us to make better judgements of interest in a home. He was very responsive and willing to open his schedule to view homes or answer questions. He is friendly, sincere and shows up his service with a good attitude. If your looking for compassion, education and a smooth home search experience, I would recommend Vinh's services. read more

TLDR: Stick with Vinh; he will not disappoint! He is a very knowledgeable and genuinely nice guy and makes the very stressful process fun and easy! We have worked with other realtors alongside Vinh, and he was by far our favorite one! We were first-time homebuyers and were completely oblivious to the whole process. He took the time to educate us and just made a very stressful process much more enjoyable! He is extremely patient, reliable, communicative, diligent, and has a great work ethic. He showed us several homes around the San Jose area and worked around our busy and sometimes random schedules. He always responds to our messages, calls, emails and always follows up. Vinh advised us well and did his research on the different areas he showed. He knew the good neighborhoods and also knew what to look out for. He also showed us spreadsheets and data in a very professional manner (other realtors didn't bother doing this at all and one wrote it down on a piece of paper!) He has a keen eye for details and is always looking out for his client's best interests. We felt that he really cared because apart from noting the great things in a home, he also showed us a lot of flaws and downsides to consider. He wasn't pushy at all and never rushed us. He is genuinely a really nice guy and someone we feel like we've known forever. We are delighted to have met him and relieved that he helped us buy our home! I have much more to say but will end it here. Thank you for all your help, Vinh! Let's go camp, hike, and bike sometime. read more

I worked with Vinh and Randy on listing my home for sale. Their team helped me to coordinate minor repairs, paint touch ups, window and general cleaning, and staging the property for sale. We were able to sell the property in short order and closed escrow in the appropriate amount of time. Vinh is professional, friendly, technologically savvy, and did a great job in communicating throughout the entire sales process. I highly recommend Vinh and his team and would happily work with them again. read more

Vinh and Randy Rullamas were amazing from the beginning to the very end of my family's housing search. As San Jose natives, Vinh and Randy were insightful about the local neighborhoods and gave us their honest opinions after doing meticulous research on each property. With their help we were able to submit a competitive first offer that was accepted. Vinh and Randy made themselves available in-person through every step of the home buying process, from providing comps to putting together an offer, assisting with loan applications, attending all walkthroughs/inspections, and being present at close of escrow. I can't recommend them highly enough for any prospective first time home buyers in the South Bay. read more

TL;DR : Vinh was extremely knowledgable and was open and honest throughout the process. He was also very responsive and went the extra mile. I would highly recommend. I worked with Vinh as a first time homebuyer. The process can seem daunting and overwhelming , but Vinh made the process as smooth as possible. From our initial consultation where he explained every step of the process, until he handed me the keys, he was was there every step of the way to answer any questions. He was also good about taking care of obstacles. He was very organized and knowledgable about the market. Vinh kept me in the loop every step up the way. If you are a first time buyer or if you are in the market for your dream home, I highly recommend working with Vinh! read more

Vinh & Randy helped us in the process of buying a home in the Bay area. Since the beginning, they were very methodical about explaining the process, things that we should be considering, things that we need to prep for a house purchase. Not only did they patiently spend time with us finding the perfect house during these Covid times, but also went above and beyond by assisting us in setting up the house for appliances / home warranty etc., Their knowledge about neighborhoods & due diligence on each property that we considered are things that stand out. Highly recommend them for anybody considering a realtor in their house purchase journey read more

Vinh was the best realtor my husband and I could have hoped for as first-time home buyers! His professionalism, knowledge, honesty, and hard work ethics are very much appreciated and respected. He was attentive to our needs and constraints, and made the whole home-buying process very enjoyable and stress-free for us. The end result, we recently bought the perfect house matching our needs 100%! As first-time buyers, we were not familiar with the real estate know-how, but Vinh was very kind and patient, and was always available and eager to answer any questions. It's a competitive market and he knows how to navigate the complexities to his clients' advantage. He diligently scheduled tours considering our priorities, and was also flexible to e-meet late in the evenings considering our work schedules. He performed thorough research and helped us with data points and pros/cons that helped us make informed decisions. There never was an instance of delay at his side. He kept us informed about important deadlines and helped us move quickly when the opportunity to submit a pre-emptive offer came up. Vinh went above and beyond with his excellent coordination and communication involving all parties. He helped schedule inspections and went over the reports with us in great detail (while using technology effectively for online meetings), which helped us to differentiate the trivial vs. important aspects, and also helped us to consider things we hadn't thought of. He also went beyond his call of duty and referred us to contractors, and helped negotiate quotes and schedule repair work. Vinh is very energetic, proactive, and passionate about his career, which is why he's so good at what he does! It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Vinh. We can't thank him enough for helping us find our new home! We will be reaching out to him for all of our future real-estate needs and will definitely recommend Vinh to anyone in the need of an agent because we know they will be well taken care of. read more

We recently purchased a home with Vinh's professional help. As first-time home buyers in Bay Area, we thought the process would be very stressful. But luckily, with Vinh's help, the whole experience was much smoother than expected. Within about two months, we started from "not so sure about what we actually want or whether we can buy a home" to successfully closing a home that satisfy of our needs in terms of affordability, location, space layout, lifestyle and school potentials. The home search & tours: We initially connected with Vinh through Zillow platform, with a mindset of just trying out how it's like to talk with an agent and go to home tours. Vinh replied quickly on a holiday long weekend evening, and was available to schedule the tour for us the next day within such a short notice. We told him that we were actually not in great need of buying a home, we just wanted to get a taste of what's out there. Vinh patiently spent good amount of time to help us understand the home buyer 101s and walk through example disclosure documents with us as a learning process. In parallel, Vinh let us know about available homes that might be of our interest. We kept the pace of exploring about 2 sites per week on average with Vinh, seeing various styles, price ranges and locations, during which we never felt being pushed to land on anything, and Vinh encouraged us to take our time to explore. During the tours, Vinh was good at asking important questions and pointing out pros and cons. We gradually got better and better idea about our preferences. Making an offer: When we came across the one home that surprisingly has all we need and wanted to try making an offer, Vinh's communication and research skills were extremely helpful. He proactively and efficiently communicate with seller agent, lenders, HOA, neighbors, to inform us as much as possible. He also compiled information of nearby similar homes in a clear table to help us estimate the value range of the target home. He provided estimates about the likelihood of competing offers and the bidding price range, taking into account the changing market trends and our own preference level. By the time we made the offer, we were well informed, feeling comfortable about our decision and confident about our rights being protected in the contract. Towards closing: Vinh was well organized in the process. He kept us on track of what should be done by when and what to expect next. He consistently communicated with the seller, lender and escrow and updated us with the progress. Besides the paperwork and procedures, Vinh also helped us figure out things like parking, mailing, utilities, community facilities, HOA etc. Any questions we had, big or small, Vinh was always responsive and quick to find the answers. It was an exciting journey and we are looking forward to start a new page in our home. Thank you, Vinh, our friend! read more

My wife and I were looking for our first home in Bay Area. Our friend connected us with Randy and Vinh. Randy and Vinh were very helpful throughout the home buying process. They took time and explained all the steps involved, so we know what we will be dealing with, through out the home buying process. They were always available for setting up the house visits(as this was during the covid time, there were no open houses) and accompanying us to visit those houses. For the houses we liked, they did a research for that property based on the houses sold around the area and gave an estimated price at which, the house is likely be sold. This helped us in deciding on submitting offers. They did all the paper work needed for submitting offers. They were always just a call away to clarify any doubts that we had until escrow closing and beyond. We highly recommend Randy and Vinh for any realtor needs..... read more

We approached Randy and Vinh for buying our first home after a two-month search with a different realtor ended with us almost overpaying $90K for a house with a foundation issue. The difference in service and competency between the previous realtor and this team was like night and day. Some of the things that I really liked about them were - - Very knowledgable when it came to neighborhoods and schools. - Were upfront about the shortcomings of the houses and neighborhoods that we visited. - No pressure to buy. - Thorough research of comparables and excellent prediction on the final sale price. - Took the time to go through the inspection reports almost line-by-line via WebEx. We were able to close on the very first offer that we made with them and that too outbidding the second and third offer by only about $3K. We couldn't be happier with their service. Highly recommended! read more

As first-time home buyers, it was important for us to find agents who were trustworthy and knew the Bay Area market well. We certainly got that with Randy & Vinh at TRA Realty. In the early stages, they viewed house after house with us until we found the ideal city and neighborhood for our needs. They answered our countless questions and made sure we had all of the information needed to make the very big home-buying commitment. And when it came time for negotiations, they fought for us and got us a great deal. We highly recommend Randy & Vinh at TRA Realty! read more

We moved into our first home in the Evergreen area of San Jose in 1979. After 42 tears in the same home. we decided that we wanted to sell our house in San Jose, CA and move to Southlake, TX to be closer to our youngest daughter and newest granddaughter. We found a great realtor in Texas who helped us find our Texas dream home and she recommended Vinh Vu from EQ1 in San Jose. We contacted Vinh and both he and the owner of EQ1, Mike came to see us and convinced us that we should select them based upon their experience and knowledge of the Evergreen area of San Jose. Vinh produced comp sheets and estimates for us and was very confident that he would have no problem helping sell our house for the price we desired. We spent a month decluttering and preparing to show our house and Vinh was extremely helpful volunteering to help us in any way, such as boxes, cleaning people, decluttering consultants, etc. When we completed our decluttering, Vinh helped us prepare for the open house. He brought in photographers, prepared stills and videos including drone flyovers. The entire preparation and sales presentation for the various listing sites was outstanding and he proceeded to bring in a series of prospective buyers. At the end of the first week, we had over 5 offers and most were over the listed price. He helped guide us through the offer acceptance phase and through escrow, both on our San Jose home sale and our Texas home escrow which encountered several delays. Vinh and our Texas realtor worked closely with us as we navigated the delays on the Texas escrow closing, providing support and options as needed. In the end, everything worked out with the sellers in Texas and we left our home of 42 years on Dec 17th, 2021 to drive with our pets to our new home in Texas. Vinh was there when we drove off and sent us the video of us departing with the rental truck that morning. We kept in touch with Vinh during the entire trip and now over a month after arriving in our Texas home, we still touch base with Vinh about once a week, letting him know how we are doing and checking to see how the new owner of our San Jose home is doing. I guess there are plenty of realtors available, but we felt that selling our home of 42 years was a personal experience and we wanted a realtor that understood and supported us through the process. We highly recommend Vinh Vu and EQ1 Realty. Vinh was extremely attentive and, in the end, became more than just a realtor, he became our friend. read more

Vinh Vu - Compass - Vinh seeing us off on our way to our new home in Texas - Real Estate Agents Near Me - San Jose, California

As first time buyers, we interviewed several real estate agents before we decided to go with Randy and Vinh. From the first meeting, Randy and Vinh impressed us with their patience, field knowledge, and a well-done informative presentation regarding the whole purchasing process and the current housing market. Interviewing 3 different sets of agents, they were by far the most prepared agents that we interviewed. They even had a power point presentation with an accompanying spreadsheet. As tech geeks this was a perfect match for us. Vinh was always early for our appointments to view properties. We simply e-mailed or texted him 24 hours before we wanted to see a property and either Vinh or Randy would work around our schedules. During the house search process, they came to every property we were interested in and gave us their professional opinions on the place by guiding us what to look for around the house and what to pay attention in the documents such as inspections, HOA and etc. When we decided to make an offer on a place, they used the spreadsheet with comprehensive comparison data to help us bid competitively. In addition, our transaction was more complicated than a regular one with seller's credit, loans, and the unexpected incident during the closing that caused a delay over a month. Randy and Vinh helped us understand and figure out every step at this complicated closing to make sure we were absolutely comfortable and happy about the house. Randy even went extra miles in terms of dealing with our loaner who unfortunately didn't provide the best experience and coming to the signing to make sure we were well taken care of. We would highly recommend Randy and Vinh and will not hesitate to use them to buy or sell properties in the future. read more

We had an amazing home buying experience with Randy and Vinh. Randy and Vinh came with great reviews from our friends who had already purchased homes in bay area with their help. Our experience was no different. Me and my wife were first time home buyers with little or no knowledge of the process. Randy and Vinh were very patient in making us understand the tips and tricks in the buying process. Randy and Vinh are great at presenting facts and research with great amount of patience and clarity.. We were not put under any pressure to make quick decisions which we were not comfortable with. I am sure their professionalism and skill were super critical in we finding our dream home in a very short time in a very competitive bay area market. Thanks Guys! read more

Great Agent to work with. It is hard to find quality real estate agents that will go out of their way to make sure that your transaction goes through from A to Z smoothly and keeps you in the loop during the whole Process. I have worked with other Agents before. And I am pleased that Vinh was well verse with the area and was able to help me and my partner close on a positive income property. I would highly recommend Vinh as an Agent. He also has ways and strategies to make sure that your offer is accepted. We were 1 of 10 offers for this property and Vinh was able to strategies it that we were the offer that was chosen. He is that good! Will be referring him to all of my friends and family members. read more

We were first time home buyers and Randy and Vinh were referred to us by our friend. They didn't dissapoint. They were patient in answering all our questions throughout the whole process. They were also not pushy as we looked around for potential houses. During the bidding process, they provided us with data in a spreadsheet format that showed what the price range were around the area. This made us feel comfortable with their suggestions on how much to bid knowing that it was going to be reasonable. At the end, we purchased our house with only $1000 higher than the list price. Overall we'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for trustworthy and dependable real estate agents. read more

Vinh is very professional, equipped with latest tools and technology that provides clarity , transparency and simplicity to the complicated and stressful real estate transactions. Vinh explained the process of market research , how to compare properties, analyzing specifications of properties, comparing similar properties and price estimation. He held a lot of meetings online too with online meetings and screen sharing, this saved a lot of time and answered our questions in very short time. Vinh is open to any question and provides precise , relevant answers. He also has a keen eye while looking at properties, he gave a lot of tips on identifying issues while evaluating a property. He also gave a lot of ideas on how to remodel properties. read more

This my home purchase experience with Randy and Vinh. I'm a first time buyer, approached Randy seeing all the reviews here. At first meeting he explained all the details and process of home buying experience. Went to lot of open houses and was mostly accompanied by Randy or Vinh, they would give their honest and valuable opinion. Never felt rushed to close the deal and put an offer, they would do research, present and explain all the documents and asked me if I was comfortable going forward. Randy is also very prompt with email and phone calls, it helps when trying to close a deal. Also gave references for lenders, contractors and escrow. All in all, no regrets in having them as my buyers agent and everything worked out well. read more

My wife and I are writing this review based on our pure experiences. Working with Vinh - It has been Things you need in a realtor is being quick, prompt in response, straight to the point and honest. Vinh had all the great qualities we were looking for. Our story was a little different. We were working with a different Realtor for about 2 months, and also we used to go for Open-Houses every weekend. Our current first home was one of the houses that we saw on an open house and loved it instantly as it had most of what we were looking for in our first home. Which is usually hard to many people to get. I guess we were lucky by God's grace. We told our realtor that we liked a place and would like them to take a look at it from their prespective of pros and cons that they see which as first time home buyers we would usually miss.. But, they just shot us down bluntly saying that the area was not good, and they were forcing us towards berryessa and milpitas side (which we said that we did not want it as the houses were over our budget or not our liking). Personally we felt that they were forcing us for something which we do not like at all. And the same day we contacted Randy and Vinh. So, we saw the open house on Saturday, got shot down and Sunday, spoke to Randy and Vinh on Monday and Vinh came to see the home with us on the same day. Yes!! Monday.. That is how quick they were. Same day in the evening they did their research for what offer was the most ideal one and they gave us a ball-park of the offer we can put and they let us take our time to decide.. We decided and put an offer on Tueday and we got accepted on Thursday. That how quick and prompt they were. This was the speed they worked in. Real quick, as house in this market sell fast. That too a house that we liked with so many of our criterias being fulfilled was a BIG bonus to us. With respect to the house. Vinh came along and said what to look and how to figure out what needs to be seen with keen eyes and what are the cons that as a realtor they might see and if it is something we dont really care or can live with or not a deal breaker.. Vinh also accompanied to check the house after inspections. His approach was very friendly and never felt that they were forcing us. They gave their thoughts on what they think they saw and let us know for us to make the decisions based on the facts.. That is a most important aspect anyone would need as buying a home is a huge step in life and we need to be certain of our decision based on the facts.. So we put the offer and it got accepted. After which Randy and Vinh both worked promptly till the closure as it were the holidays coming up. There were so many documents for the process. We had some questions and he answered them so that we could understand it better and not just signing the papers. And hence we are here its been little over a month now at our new home and we totally love it. After we moved in, we needed some help with Insulation and some electrical work and Randy and Vinh both put in touch with a contractor that they know and they gave us a quote. Over all it was a wonderful experience working with Vinh - each and every step of buying First home was as pleasant as it can be. HIGHLY recommended.. read more

We were referred by a friend who wrote a big fat 5-star review here, and after the transaction, we totally understand why they did that and are going to do the same. I'm grateful that we met such great realtors like Vinh and Randy in our first home purchase process. The experience is PHENOMENAL. They have every great trait that you need from a buyer's agent: 1. Patient. Our search lasted around 3 months, visited 30+ listings and made 5+ offers. They were always present and answered all dumb questions from us in detail. 2. Honest and Trustworthy. They analyze the properties, the markets, and the strategies objectively based on data and their observations, list the pros/cons and the tradeoffs of different ways and point out the items that we may need to be more cautious. They always keep neutral and never push us to make any decision that we aren't comfortable with. From what we've experienced, we are sure we can 100% trust them that they will represent our interest, and will do anything needed to achieve our goal. 3. Knowledgeable and Experienced. Randy and Vinh are very knowledgeable about everything involved in the entire process, including the market, neighborhood, house features and issues, appraisal, loan, remodeling, etc. With the knowledge and experience they have, they can discover potential advantages and problems that general people can't. They are also generous to offer valuable advice and extensive educations on things that we aren't familiar with. We've learned a lot from them. 4. Responsible and Reliable. They viewed every property with us, carefully read and explain all reports/disclosures/documents to us, did thorough market research and sort out the best offer range, followed up with the seller's agents to dig out valuable information, negotiated with the lenders for us, and coordinated with the inspectors and contractors for us. In the closing meeting, they walked through the documents and caught the seller party didn't include the home warranty in the documents, and asked the seller's agent to address it immediately. Even after the transaction is closed, they are still helping us on repairs and renovation. It's just hard to find an agent that would be willing to do that much and thorough for their clients. We finally got our first home in a desirable location with a good price. As first time home buyers, we were especially suspicious and cautious about everything. We did our due diligence to search for a perfect realtor, and I now can guarantee that all the 5-star reviews here are real. They are awesome. read more

If you're here, then look no further. Vinh is the guy for you!! :) He is an absolute amazing person and makes your home search task very simple for you! Very personable, and easy to connect. He understand your requirements and situations very quickly, and is always willing to make the necessary adjustments. He'll tell you both the pros and cons of a property with no bias. He gives you very honest opinion and reviews about the place. Unlike other agents, he'll not push you to bid higher. Instead, he'll make sure that you put in a very competitive offer within your budget for something that you can call as your HOME!! Luckily, I was able to close my entire house hunt in 3 weeks. He is always on the buzzer starting from putting in your offer, paperwork, following with your lender, seller's agent. He'll get your home protected even before you actually become owner of the place. He has many tricks in his bag to get you the real deal. (Won't be disclosing his secrets here!!). He also gets you a gift which you'll love after you get the house. He also gives you a detailed powerpoint presentation about every possible aspect of the house. He definitely does his homework!! Work with him, and you'll understand what I am talking about. Trust me, if you have him as you agent, you have nothing else to worry about. Just go and sign some papers, and that's it. In fact, he'll go out of his ways to double check if everything looks good. I strongly recommend him. Looking forward to working with him in the future very very soon!! read more

Randy and Vinh were consummate professionals. They helped sell my home in Livermore for top dollars. Honest and reliable. We ended up getting top dollars for our property due to the upgrade recommendations that they suggested - it was well worth it. They are transparent and share their true opinion. Very knowledgeable about Bay Area real estate. Top notch. Definitely will recommend them to anyone.!! read more

Vinh was integral in the preparation and selling of our home. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor. He is very knowledgable and would answer any questions I had. He was very professional and always available to reach by phone and email. We are lucky to have worked with him! Thank you Vinh! read more

We have tried about 4 realtors before finding Vinh. The first 4 realtors we found almost all are from big name Realty companies, incompetent and will not prioritize your interests over their own selfish cut or commish. You cannot trust if they are telling the truth or they are just plain stupid or they are just manipulating you to close the deal fast. It is so godam frustrating, seriously those big name Realty companies have some really greedy, inept agents, and even if they work in teams, most of them are only with the same low level skills. These big company name realtors all just have 1 standard service and they seem to be manipulating their wide connection to close as much home sales as possible, they don't care about you and your family's needs and wants with a home sale or purchase. They just need to brag about how they are a Top 10 or Top Tier ranked agent in the Bay area, while you are just the poor guy who just lost a lot of money. That is the stark difference when you get Vinh as your realtor, he really is genuinely on your side, its like you got a close relative that has a realtor license, working for you. Its only through him that we are able to close on a sale that we really maximized our benefits and we got all what we want with no hassle. He is one of the most expert realtors we have met and you can definitely trust that he will take care of you. read more

Vinh was the property manager of the apartment we rented when we first moved to bay area, Over years as we established our roots in the area, his professionalism, courtesy and responsiveness, prompted us to choose him as our realtor. His expert knowledge of the local real estate helped us to zoom on a property relatively quickly and we got it at below list in this competitive market that too after an existing markdown. If you do not want to leave money on the table, I highly recommend their firm. If you are an investor you would be hard pressed for a more responsive property manager. read more

Vinh is a great agent. I have worked with him on both as a seller and buyer. He's punctual and thorough with his work. He can also help you prepare your property for listing and staging. I highly recommend Vinh. read more

As a first time home-buyer, I was very nervous as to who I would ultimately choose as my agent. I had contemplated buying a home for a long time, but there were too many aspects of buying a home that I was not knowledgeable of...and that itself made me uncomfortable and unwilling to move forward. After some discussion with my brother, who had strongly recommended Randy after buying his home, I decided it didn't hurt to get in touch with an agent and look at my options. The first time I met with Randy and Vinh, the introduction was very professional. They took the time to get a good idea of what type of home, area, and price range suited me. Furthermore, they put on a clear, concise, and thorough presentation covering the critical steps in buying a home. There was no sales pitch to any of this; you could see the sincerity in their presentation that they were looking out for my best interest...not some sort of manipulation to convince me into buying any home. Between that first meeting and the 8-9 months that followed, Randy and his team worked very effectively with me. They quickly picked up on the small things I liked in homes,...and even more importantly, the small things I hated in homes. It was always pleasant seeing houses with them because they didn't hold back on their opinions; they were as straight-forward as you would want them to be. I remember on one occasion, I was extremely interested in a house that fit most of my needs. Randy was very straight-forward in telling me that BART was going to eventually expand to that area, and that the BART station would more or less be pushed up against my backyard. It was great to know that my agents were thinking for the long-term as much as the short-term. One day I emailed Randy/Vinh about two properties that came up on my listings. Randy immediately made himself available to go see the houses on my lunch break. We got to the first house, and it was just too small for me. While we are walking out the first house, Randy begins to tell me about the second house and I tell him I'm probably not going to like it. Like always, Randy kindly offers to still show me the second house. We walk into the house and it immediately feels like my home. I look at Randy and he just knows what's going through my mind. With a smile he says "this is the one huh?" It just felt perfect for me! Randy and his team help me put together an offer, and by his strategy and technique my offer was accepted! Randy/Vinh have truly put together a very effective, professional team! I am glad I got the opportunity to work with them. Both Randy/Vinh exhibit a balance of collective calmness with a passionate thrive to make each any every one of their clients satisfied...these guys are the best! read more

Randy and Vinh were recommended to me and my husband by our friend, whom they also helped buying his first house. We are so pleased with this recommendation! Both Randy and Vinh are great. They would meet us whenever and wherever there was a lead on a house that we were interested in. Since both my husband and I have regular hour jobs, Randy and Vinh would go to house showings with us, and talk with us on the phone whenever we would have follow-up questions on weekends and in the evenings. They would always give us honest opinions about the houses, neighborhoods and prices. They were incredibly knowlegable, patient, and never pushy. We really felt like we could trust them. We were first time home buyers, so inevitably we had a lot of questions not only during the house searching process, but also the closing process. Randy and Vinh were there for us the whole time, from the first sales contract, to the inspection, and all the way to when we finally picked up our keys. They were always looking out for our best interests. Thanks to Randy and Vinh, we managed to purchase our house within 3 months in this tough market. We are very happy with our new home, and would highly recommend them! read more

We were first time homebuyers looking in the highly competitive Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area. Randy Rullamas and Vinh Vu helped us understand the basics first, and answered our many questions patiently and thoroughly. Very personable to deal with. Randy and Vinh guide you, but are never pushy. After 6 months of looking, we bought a great house in a good community. Randy and Vinh's meticulous work during closing, and being available post-closing for myriad questions is a testament to their quality customer service. Highly recommend! read more

Vinh helped us in buying a home in bay area. From the moment we contacted him he was utmost sincere and methodical with the process. He not only showed us the listed properties but he kept sharing his insights on how to evaluate the neighborhoods, the prospect of the location so on and so forth. Once we liked a property he got the ball rolling immediately and got our offer accepted in no time. Considering the horror stories of house hunting we heard in bay area our home buying experience was as smooth as it can be. He went above and beyond in the process to make sure the property was in top condition and does not require any big repair opening every door to window on top of the regular property inspection. He was always available to answer all our questions and would respond to our queries immediately. We would highly recommend Vinh to anyone who is considering Realtor. Vinh is excellent at his job. We wish him continued success with all his future endeavors. read more

I moved up to the Bay Area from Orange County and wanted to invest, but had no idea about where is a good area for investment. When we first met, Vinh asked me of what my preferences and criteria are so he can put together a list that targets my needs to reduce my time and energy. As promised, he came up with a listing of houses that match my criteria and preferences. He showed me three houses, and quickly recognized that I wanted something more. He figured that if i want to buy and rent out, the house would have to be in good conditions and it must be a positive income in order for me to invest. After two days, he gave me a list with a few houses for me to look at. When he took me to the house in Evergreen area, the house looks very nice from the outside and the inside is newly remodeled. I decided that I want to make an offer for this house. Vinh went out his way to negotiate with the seller to fix the lightings and change the carpets for me and the offer got accepted. I truly appreciate the caring, integrity and professionalism from Vinh. Because of him, I was able to get the house fixed, and closed the loan within 4 weeks. The house has been renting out with positive income, but i will soon to sale because the value of the house went up a lot and that's another thanks to Vinh for getting me the right house at the right time. I truly recommend Vinh Vu at Vinh Vu-Tran, Rullamas, & Associates, he is a great agent who has integrity, caring about client's concerns, and he goes the extra miles to get his clients what they deserve. I know you will be happy and satisfy with your new home because of Vinh Vu. read more

Personable, thorough, reliable, organized- That's Randy and his associate, Vinh Vu, for first time home buyers. They were with us every step of the way! Highly recommended :) read more