Wesley Ko came highly recommended from a friend. He laid out a plan for us to sell my current apartment 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. read more

From the sales rep to the whole team (fit & finishes, customer experience, stager, and sales analysis), OWN is a great company to work with. Although I had started the remodeling before signing with OWN to be the sale representatives for the house, their expertise in knowing the market for my location set us up to get the best return. The expert staging that put the finishing touch that helped to attracted over 20 potential buyers during the open house. Everything was handle expertly and professionally. So buying or selling, OWN Real Estate is the company to go with. read more

I think a 4 1/2 star review would have been more appropriate so I would rate OWN very good. We engaged 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. read more

Wilson and his team at OWN made a stressful process feel easy. They were professional, kind, and knowledgeable from start to finish. From the first meeting I was impressed with Wilson's thoughtful approach, which was clearly driven by a strong mix of market data and years of industry experience. They far surpassed my expectations, and I would highly recommend Wilson and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Bay Area. Also a big shoutout to Priscilla and Michele, who helped throughout the process and were amazing as well! read more

OWN Real Estate came highly recommended by a previous client, and it turned out to be the best recommendation we've ever received. As first-time homebuyers searching for our forever home, we were working under a tight four-month deadline--and thanks to their exceptional team, we found the perfect home in just two months. We worked closely with Wesley and Kinsey, who were both incredible throughout the entire process. They took the time to educate us on every part of the home-buying journey, helped us understand the pros and cons of each property, and answered every question and concern we had with patience and clarity. Their experience truly shows. Wesley and Kinsey are outstanding negotiators who helped us secure a great deal on our home. They were honest, supportive, and knowledgeable from start to finish, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. If you want honest, patient, and highly experienced realtors, we cannot recommend OWN Real Estate enough. They helped us find our forever home, and we are so grateful for their guidance and dedication. read more

Wilson Leung and his amazing team at OWN, helped us with multiple properties within a Trust. He went above and beyond with his marketing efforts, communication and knowledge of the local real estate market. Wilson is a fabulous negotiator and when we received offers, he knew what was best for us to receive the highest possible offer. As another Real Estate professional in a different area, I recognize and appreciate someone with such professionalism and skill. Whenever I have clients looking to buy or sell in his area, he is the absolute first person I would ever reach out to and really trust to do take care of the clients and get them the best result. Thank you Wilson and team! read more

OWN Real Estate did a great service to me and my family. They helped us to first sell a home and shortly after to purchase one. For the sale, they took care of everything from repairs to staging. They made this feat a lot less stressful than we thought. The whole process was very organized and efficient. Shout out to Wilson, Priciscila, and Amy for helping to sell our home in tough market. Then for buying... We worked with Jordan LaRocca. He is excellent real estate agent. He is very knowledge and honest when looking at homes with us. He would give us insights into the disclosures and potential red flags. We wanted a specific neighborhood, and Jordan patiently waited with us and helped pull the trigger when a home became available in our price range. He used great negotiating tactics and got us sellers credits on top of a great purchase price for the home. I really can't say enough good things about the OWN team and especially Jordan. In my experience, it can be hard to find a real estate agent you can trust. But we found them with OWN/Jordan. read more

Couldn't have asked for a better team to guide us from start to finish! We worked with Jordan and Scott over the past few months, and they were extremely helpful. They set realistic timelines, explained every step of the process for first-time homebuyers, and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. I now feel like an expert in contingencies, inspections, etc. They were always responsive, proactive, and true advocates for us in a competitive Bay Area market. Working with them is truly a one-stop shop- offering great lender recommendations, connecting us with detailed and professional inspectors, and sharing helpful resources throughout the process. A few days before COE, we discovered deep scratches under the staging furniture, and they were able to negotiate with the sellers to have it fixed before handing us the keys. We're so grateful for their support and highly recommend them to anyone buying a home! read more

We're incredibly grateful for Jordan and Scott. As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and they were patient and supportive every step of the way. They made us feel genuinely cared for and always took the time to keep us informed. They were also very flexible with our schedules, which we really appreciated. We couldn't have asked for better agents for our first home purchase, and we'll absolutely be recommending them to our family and friends. read more

Wilson and his team (Miguel, Christina, Pricilla, and Amy) exceeded all expectations in helping me sell my home. As a first-time seller, I was initially apprehensive, but their professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail made the process smooth and stress-free. Their diligence and seamless coordination led to my home selling much sooner than anticipated. I couldn't be more satisfied with their service--if I could rate them higher than five stars, I would. read more

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I can't begin to express my gratitude to the OWN team - specifically Wesley, Miguel, and Amy were incredible. My husband and I were introduced to Wesley early this year when we started out our home buying process. We were complete newbies and Wesley did an amazing job walking us through the process from start to finish - he never made us feel dumb for asking very basic questions. We felt comfortable with him from the start. We were all over the place with our search and both Wesley and Miguel were really patient with us as we whittled down what we liked and didn't liked. We viewed several homes with them across the peninsula and they were meticulous - pointing out what we should look for (even flooring, cracks in foundations, etc) and what we should consider in the space (e.g., if the layout was optimal for a nursery). That being said, while they pointed out things to us, they never impeded on our decision and really gave us space to form our own opinions on the place. We ended up putting 4 offers in total. With each of the offers, Wesley & Miguel were spot on with where they thought the homes would land, and they didn't push us to put in offers that we weren't comfortable with. We landed our dream home on the 4th try - while we were initially disappointed that we didn't get the first 3, we truly are SO happy with our home. I cannot recommend this team enough! read more

As everyone knows, I'm a tough reviewer. I rarely give 5 stars or even 4 stars. So 5 stars means you're firing on all 4 cylinders. I can't express how, before I met Wilson and his team, how disappointed I was with the real estate agents in our area. They just wanted to make a quick buck and didn't care about actually finding you a home--even, though it's going to be the most expensive purchase of your life. Thank you Wilson and my agent Wesley for sticking by me through this time consuming process. I always recommend you to everyone I meet because you're professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and just 100% hardworking and nice. I consider myself lucky to have found them. My previous agents really screwed me over, and I can't stress how important trust and communication is in finding the right agent and the right home. Hats off to my awesome realtor Wesley (I highly recommend him, you can find him on their OWN website--he is a realtor Jedi), and to Wilson for all your years of serving the community and me in finding the right property! read more

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Bobby Ngo was amazing and made me feel comfortable with every step of the house buying process.

Working with Wilson and his team was fantastic. They staged our home beautifully priced strateglocally and helped us sold it in 10 days. We sold over asking price thanked to their expertise and proactive marketing. Highly recommend read more

As first-time home buyers, we had no idea what to expect -- but working with Own Realty made the entire process not only smooth, but genuinely enjoyable. From the very beginning, Wilson and Vivian took the time to get to know us as people, not just clients. We initially reached out just to learn about the home buying process, and they immediately scheduled a call with us. That conversation was so natural and genuine -- they walked us through every step, answered all our questions, and really helped us feel comfortable. At the time, we weren't quite ready to start. But both Wilson and Vivian stayed in touch, and two months later when we were ready to dive in, they were right there for us. Vivian was our amazing realtor and truly a dream to work with. We were on a tight timeline and needed to find and close on a home fast -- and she helped us do exactly that. From pre-approval to closing (keys in hand!) it took just 4 weeks and 5 days. Her guidance, responsiveness, and calm expertise made us feel supported every step of the way. We also want to give a big shoutout to Alvaro, who was a huge part of helping us tour homes quickly and efficiently. Whether it was a weekday or weekend, he was there to coordinate and walk us through multiple showings -- sometimes five houses at a time! His energy and hustle were key in helping us move fast. Amy was also incredibly helpful during closing -- always clear, timely, and on top of the details. With her support, the final steps of the process went off without a hitch. We can't thank the Own Realty team enough. This is a team that truly cares and goes above and beyond -- and we're so grateful we got to work with them on such a major milestone. Highly recommend! read more

This review is for Scott and the operations and transactions team. We had 120 days to sell our home. 90 days in with no offer, we got in touch with Scott. He and his team made some suggestions, coordinated everything on their end (second opinion inspections, recessed lighting, new fixtures and closet doors, electrical, gardening and cleaning... to name a few). We received not 1, but 2 offers by the deadline. After being on the market for 11 days! Could not be more grateful. Scott is knowledgeable, compassionate, fair, and helped make the process very smooth and as stress-free as possible. The commission rate is also more than reasonable, the amount of work they organize is worth it. Can't wait until he helps us sell my family's home next. Thank you, Scott and team! read more

Working with Wesley and the OWN team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They were attentive, professional, and incredibly patient with all of our questions as first-time homebuyers. Wesley guided us through every step with clear advice and thoughtful recommendations, while the OWN team's support made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our family is now settled in a home we absolutely love. We can't recommend Wesley and the OWN team highly enough! read more

Wesley and Jordan were phenomenal to work with, to say the least! We heard of Wesley through a mutual friend who he had just helped buy their first home. At first we were going to meet with a few other realtors before settling on one, but after the first initial conversation with Wesley and Jordan, we knew that their professionalism and expertise were outstanding! It was nothing but good vibes the entire process. They always kept it real with us which we really appreciated. Both were always answering our questions during random parts of the day/night and were super accommodating to our busy schedules. We found our dream first home within ~3 months thanks to these two! Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Wesley, Sharon and Amy helped us get our first home and were great. We just bought a house in South San Francisco and they helped us from the start and then for a few months as we put 5 offers in on different houses (losing typically due to all cash offers). They were very responsive over text and email. They helped with the legwork with finding mortgage lenders and their rates and providing good referrals. We had found them via some brochure at an open house and then the Yelp reviews. As first time homebuyers, Wesley and Sharon helped with initial guidance about the process, then finding homes in our criteria, reviewing disclosures and inspection reports with us, making offers, coordinating with the lender, etc read more

As a first time home buyer -- (in the Bay Area!), my partner and I were very nervous about kicking off the home buying process. We were very fortunate enough to work with Wesley Ko, who was communicative, respectful, and supportive during our home hunt. He was awesome enough to help us track our efforts on a spreadsheet and keep things moving along during the busy AND rainy holidays. Not only did Wesley help us get to where we needed to be but he also empowered us with all the home buying knowledge needed to make the best decision for ourselves. We always felt very supported, never experienced any form of pressure which we truly appreciated. When it came around to closing, we received great help from Amy - she was very responsive, transparent about our timeline, and was always available when we had any small questions as we prepared to close. I would definitely work with the WLREA team again when the time comes around and would HIGHLY recommend working them to my family & friends. Thank you WLREA team for helping us buy our first home and for making this such a comfortable and seamless process. read more

Wesley ghosted us. We are new to buying homes in the Bay Area and was looking for a realtor on Yelp, we crossed our fingers and because of the good reviews, reached out to Wesley. In the beginning, he was attentive and responsive. We even got pre-approved by the loan officer he recommended! We were close to putting an offer on a house but after reviewing the disclosures, we decided to pass. This was the beginning of the end. Almost immediately after, Wesley was longer suggesting properties or contacting us. We were ghosted. I'm writing this review because I am genuinely curious if this is how realtors treat potential home buyers that need the extra time to find the perfect home. Is ghosting an acceptable practice here? After our terrible experience with Wesley last Feb, we eventually decided to wait and see how the housing market would fare in the next several months. It's now November and we're back looking for a home. Based on our experience with Wesley, we're reluctant to contact any new realtors. read more

We met our real estate agent Justin at an open house. Justin's warm personality and willingness to help really drew us to him and so we decided to have him help us with our buying process. We are very fortunate to not only have Justin but also Wesley to help us navigate the home buying process and this made finding our first home a lot less daunting. As first time buyers we had lots of questions but they were able to answer all questions and address all concerns. With their expertise, we were able to get our very first offer accepted and closed on a house all within a month! I highly recommend Wesley and Justin! They are true professionals and are always thinking on their clients behalf. read more

Jordan LaRocca is the one to go to. Very patient and kind when it came to all the questions I had. If you aren't too familiar with the process of finding a home Jordan will explain it to you. read more

Wilson is one of the best real estate agents I have worked with. He is very knowledgeable and always willing to share his expertise. What sets him apart from other agents is his honesty and integrity which brings peace of mind and assurance when buying or selling real estate. You won't regret working with him and it may be one of best decisions you ever made. read more

My family and I started looking for a new home back in June. Only looking through Zillow and was unsure of the buying process. We reached out to Cedric and immediately showed him homes we wanted to check out. Cedric was very professional explaining the whole buying process and what it would look like once we sent out our first offer. He was very trustworthy and patient, not pressuring us to offer anything we were uncomfortable with and making sure we truly like the home. We looked at many houses with Cedric, giving us great advice and explained things he noticed throughout the houses. Making the experience educational and fun. We really trusted Cedric because of how up front and detailed he was. Communication was a big thing for us because we always had so many new and repeating questions. Cedric was always a phone call or text message away, being very consistent replying in a matter for minutes. We were able to close our new home in about 2 months with Cedric and we couldn't of asked for a better agent. Even during the closing process while working with Amy (who was also amazing by the way) we spoke to Cedric everyday, having him update us and answer the endless questions we had. We highly recommend working with Cedric and the rest of Wilson's team. They know what they're doing and will be with you every step of the way! read more

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Now I'm not one to normally leave reviews, but Justin and his team are definitely worth talking about. Our small family of 3 have only been casually looking, but Justin has heavily eased our mind for when we are ready to move forward. Regardless, not only has he been patiently educating us as first-time home buyers, he reassures that he has our best interests in mind and I cannot recommend him enough. Definitely look forward to working more with him in the future. Whatever they're doing, they're doing it right! read more

Wilson helped me sell my condo in Hayward. We followed his team's advice on remodeling and we're amazed by the difference. It really brought out the place and made it more modern. His staging added the finishing touches and I am convinced our presentation was the driving force behind us getting multiple offers above listing. I appreciate that Wilson is responsive and his years of experience helped us navigate difficult situations with the buyer during escrow. I highly recommend Wilson for your next real estate endeavors and I will be using his services again! read more

Wesley helped us with the sale of our home and was excellent from beginning to end. We had some unusual circumstances when we initially contacted him, but he and his team (shoutout to Priscilia and Amy) were there for us every step of the way. We found Wesley to be very knowledgeable and his communication skills were both efficient and effective. I never felt like I was asking a dumb question, and it was always very easy to get in touch when necessary. If you're looking for a reliable real estate agent/team--look no further. read more

I've got to hand it to Wilson and team, I've interacted with so many realtors in San Mateo and Wilson is hands down best in class. Being a top realtor in the Bay Area is no easy task, but Wilson makes the buying/selling process feel seamless. Thank you!! read more

Want to sell your property? Wilson Leung is the right Choice. He is Amazing, very Professional and Experienced, pays Attention to the needs of his clients, Understands the local housing market. Amy, we can't thank you enough for guiding us through each step, making sure we understand everything. We would recommend Wilson Leung and his team without reservation. read more

This team is amazing, to work with them is time and energy saving, we are lucky to choose them as our agency.

I worked with Cedric Ramos throughout. He did a great job of explaining everything to this first time homebuyer. He was great at staying in touch and reassuring me throughout the whole process. Amy Leung, on the business side, was also great at staying in touch throughout the contract and closing. What's notable is that Wilson Young's team was the only one that took me and my small (for the SF Bay Area) budget seriously. Other agents I contacted either blew me off completely or were extremely slow to respond. Thanks to them, I am now the proud owner of a condo that I absolutely love. read more

Fantastic service - professional and knowledgeable, made the entire process convenient and easy to understand. OWN demonstrated excellent negotiation, working through all options for the best deal possible for all parties. Absolutely fantastic experience even with difficult scenarios to overcome. 10/10! read more

Karl and Shea were extremely helpful in my journey to find a home. I owe them a great deal for making my dream come true. They were on top of things and were always there to answer my questions. They have helped me and my family fulfil our dream of purchasing a home, and I owe them greatly for that. I would recommend them, and have recommended them, to everyone I know who is in search of a home. Thank you both Karl and Shea! read more

My bf and I started looking for a home back in May 2020. Both first home buyers, getting our feet wet on looking on Zillow and Redfin, unsure of the whole process of purchasing... until my mother recommended me to contact Wilson for guidance. One quick email to Wilson, we were already scheduled to speak with Wesley ASAP. Wesley gave us a clear run down of the whole overwhelming process on the steps needed to close on a home. From start to finish, we trusted Wesley with every step of our home buying journey. We weren't in a rush to purchase, so we were a little picky on the home we were looking for. During COVID, it's required to schedule an appointment to see a home. Wesley scheduled each home viewing for us, stacked back to back showings on our Saturdays and/or Sundays, and consistently gave us his best advice on each home. He also never complained that we were looking at too many houses, or that we were looking at houses out of our league/not ideal for us. No judgements at all! Communication is key when it comes to home buying. Bay area homes move quick so you need an agent that's got your back. We're so glad we finally closed on a home with Wesley after 6 months of looking! Highly recommend working with Wilson's team if you're trying purchase or sell real estate. They know what they're doing and they're great at what the does. Thanks for everything, Wesley! read more

A lot of people out there are agents, but they will loose the house for you if they are lacking in even 1 or 2 of these qualities. We have lost some fantastic opportunities before either our agents didn't act in time, was slow in replying or just could not get any answers Karl's team was suggested to us by one of the top agents in San Francisco. We were in the market for a few months and had tried working with a few agents before. Over the time we recognized what we needed from our agent and Karl and his team shined at all these fronts. We got our dream house after working with Karl for less than a week. It was 100% Karl's effort in getting our offer accepted by the listing side, even when our offer was not the highest. Our list to secure a house in the bay area was: * Agent should have worked on the listing side, so they know how the other side operate * Agent should be proactive and efficient at extracting information from the listing side. A big part of this comes from the agent having a good reputation in the market and a good network * Agent should be able to provide ball park numbers on small/big projects we would want to do immediately after buying the house. This helps in deciding how much we want to bid for the house and if our vision of this house is possible * Agent reply time should short * Agent should be able to work out deals with other agents * Regular follow up after getting you offer accepted. I remember Karl telling me one time " You just point me towards the house you like, then leave the rest to me" We did, and we got the house. Couldn't be happier with his team read more

6 years ago Wilson bought me a home. 6 years later I worked with Wilson and sold the exact same home. Selling a home is not easy, but Wilson and his team did a stellar job: - Wilson was very insightful about my market. His pre-sale analysis was convincing and turned out to be very accurate. - Wilson's team did an incredible job putting together the resources to partially renovate the home in an amazingly short period of time. I want to give a special shoutout to Melissa, who coordinated all the contractors, helped source the material, and most importantly, listened to my feedback. Wilson will not always tell you what you want to hear, but his professionalism, knowledge and integrity will deliver in the end. read more

We first reached out to Wilson's team after seeing the glowing reviews on Yelp, after which we were set up with an initial call with Wesley. Right off the bat, Wesley was friendly, personable, and super interested in understanding exactly what we wanted. This stood out to us as we had met a few other agents who seemed more interested in pitching their services rather than focusing on our needs and questions. Though we were first time homebuyers with endless questions, Wesley was always available and patient with us, and held our hand through every step of the process. From giving us a high level overview of neighborhoods and property types, to honest feedback about various listing we visited, we always felt like we could trust him because he was so up front and detailed. When we did walkthroughs of homes, he was very detail-oriented and explained every small and big thing he noticed about the house. His micropartner Deborah was fantastic at setting up walkthroughs in an efficient way, and both she and Wesley always responded quickly and thoroughly. Wesley also made sure we were comfortable with everything listed in the disclosures and kept us calm in a crazy market. Also, shoutout to Amy who made the closing process seamless. Overall, it was great working with Wesley and the rest of Wilson's team. They made every step of the way feel easy and fun. I really enjoyed working with them and would definitely recommend them to my friends! read more

Wilson and his team of Priscilia, Amy and many others are just pure magic. And not only because they are able to get the job done quickly by finding the place of your dreams or getting your house sold in the best possible price (it was the latter in my case), but more importantly they care about you. Wilson spent almost 2 yrs with me trying to get my place sold after my ex created one problem after another with her being the co-owner. Not only did he and Priscilia show their people's skills in dealing with my ex who had her own realtor, but they also showed how much out of the way they were willing to go to make their customers happy. Wilson even fronted the money to get some work done in the place prior to it getting sold. The staging was just awesome. Finally, despite all the hurdles created by my ex, Wilson, Priscilia and team got the house sold a couple of months back at an amazing price despite these being COVID times. What I love about Wilson and his team is the personal touch that they lend to each person that they are helping out. As I said, Wilson and team are pure magic! read more

Wesley was referred to me by a friend who previously worked with him during her home search. She had such good things to say about him that I had to give him a call! After working with him, I can confirm that all the things my friend had to say was true-- Wesley was so knowledgable, humble, and such a pleasure to work with! I was attempting to buy a house during 2021 at the height of all the house buying craze. I was super stressed out because my offers kept getting rejected, and it seemed like people were throwing absurd amounts of money at meh houses--but Wesley made sure I kept a clear head and was focused on getting me a house that I would enjoy living in. He never pressured me to put an offer that I wasn't comfortable with, and provided me with great advice. I almost put an offer down on a fixer upper, but looking back-- thank god I didn't since as a first time home owner, that would've been a nightmare. Five months later, I am in a home I love and I can't thank Wesley enough!! read more