TZU-HAO
We highly recommend Chiu-Ho as the buying agent.
Chiu-Ho is professional and really puts himself in his customer's shoes.
We began with a casual consultation with Chiu-Ho when we didn't have a clear idea what type of house we were looking for, the price range nor the areas. Chiu-Ho patiently educated us from basics, covering the home buying process, recent market trends, to the characteristics of different types of houses. We then started to go to open houses in different areas (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Jose) and house types (single family, newly constructed townhomes, 5 years old townhouses etc) to feel the differences ourselves.
Chiu-Ho took each opportunity to teach us, helping us narrow down the options. We learned new things from him and felt we were closer to our "home" every week. When we went to an old house, Chiu-Ho let us know the estimated price for different scope of remodels so we could consider that when making the offer.
When we went to a newly remodeled house, Chiu-Ho carefully inspected the remodel materials and dug into the details under the gorgeous appearance so we knew what we were buying. When making an offer, Chiu-Ho made the estimate, suggested the reasonable price range and avoided bidding crazily. Chiu-Ho is not just a professional and experienced agent, but a friend who really cares for you and tries his best to find the great fit home for you.
It was a tough and crazy journey buying a home in the Bay Area, but Chiu-Ho turned it into a manageable, informed and cool experience.
We're grateful that Chiu-Ho accompanied us through the whole process and found the right home for us.