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Light Realty Inc | CA DRE# 01900817

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Testimonials

  • David was outstanding from start to finish! If you're looking at purchasing anywhere in the East Bay I can't recommend him highly enough. Our home purchasing odyssey spanned over several years from the point of initial outreach - we then sidelined our search for a couple years during the pandemic and waited patiently until the time was right for us. David had checked in periodically but very tactfully and never pushy, when we decided the time was right David sprung into action, recalling details of our original conversation from prior chats, and helped us zero in on the perfect match with multiple rounds of viewings - providing the right amount of guidance but also being very receptive and thoughtful in our feedback and preferences. David was even able to help provide us with bulk data to help some analysis and get us more comfortable with the prices we were seeing and where to bid at. Post-closing, David was super attentive and continues to be helpful with resources, references, and friendly advice. With David I feel like I've gained a lasting friend that's very savvy in real estate, something invaluable for us with the purchase of our first primary residence. Can't recommend strongly enough!

    Jason B

  • Andrew has been an absolute pleasure to work with! I initially contacted Andrew in 2021. He connected me with his colleague to get an idea of estimate of how much of a house I could afford. Unfortunately, it was during the pandemic, and I wasn’t as financially confident. Fast forward to 2023, I looked into homebuying again. This time with a partner, so the budget and situation was completely different. Andrew was very adaptable and helped us refine what we were looking for to fit our budget. Once we found a home we loved, he met with us to review and ensure we understood all the documents needed to put in an offer. With the rough financial climate, the sellers counter-offered since there was a bidder who offered more than us, but we were not able to offer more than our initial. We still got the house! And we truly believe this is due to Andrew's negotiation skills and rapport with the listing agent. It was a nerve-racking process to say the least, but he was able to propose various strategies, alleviate our concerns, and be responsive throughout the process, even on evenings and weekends. I will definitely work with him again for future home buying or selling needs and would highly recommend to everyone else!

    Jacqueline B

  • Absolutely loved working with Andrew! As a first time home buyer, I didn't know what to expect and he was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He was quick to arrange showings and find new options during the home search, and was always very responsive and communicative as we progressed through escrow. As someone newly navigating through the whole home buying process, Andrew's knowledge was invaluable in helping me understand every step of the way and making this purchase possible. Would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a new home.

    Calvin C

  • We had the pleasure of working with David Yi on the purchase of our new home in CA. David came to us as a referral from a family friend and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. From the very beginning, David listened carefully to our parameters and goals. He helped us through the home buying process with patience, fairness, honesty, and was a strong advocate for us. We felt the entire time that David had our best interest at heart and wasn't pushing us to make any decisions to just try and make a sale. David is very professional and knowledgeable and his experience and expertise helped us land the perfect home for our family. We would definitely recommend David for an outstanding experience.

  • We highly recommend David as a real estate agent! When we searched for a realtor to buy our first home, we were worried we would not find someone we could trust. A mutual friend introduced us to David, and he immediately made us feel comfortable and taken care of. We were not the easiest clients, especially because we were first time home buyers and were incredibly picky. David walked us through the entire home buying process and accurately set our expectations throughout the process. He was very responsive, regularly checked in with us, and always welcomed questions and feedback. He was also very accommodating to our schedule and needs. As we toured homes and debriefed viewings together, David was always present and devoted his attention on our needs. He not only was a great realtor, but has now become our friend!

    David T

  • My husband and I were first-time home buyers and showed up with literally zero knowledge about the process. Thankfully, David was patient and responsive with answering our dozens of texts/emails and pointed us in the right direction for getting pre-approved, etc. We really appreciated David's mix of professionalism and friendliness; he never once made us feel like our questions were silly (even though they were, I'm sure) and he was always transparent, whether he was communicating with us or with the sellers' agents. We wanted, above all, an agent with a strong sense of integrity, and I'm very glad to say David fits that bill.

    Anna A

  • We were new to Walnut Creek and had just met David the week before when we found a townhouse that we were interested in purchasing. David was able to meet with us right away and helped us negotiate and purchase our first home in California. The process was easy and less intimidating as David was very patient answering all of our questions and explaining clearly next steps. We loved him so much that we asked him to sell our townhome when we had to move years later. David brought a professional photographer to take beautiful photos of our home and was able to sell our home as quickly and easily as he did when he helped us purchase it!

  • We loved working with Andrew. We found him through a friend referral, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. As first time homebuyers we knew almost nothing: nothing about the market; nothing about home buying; nothing about the legal process; and especially nothing about what’s ‘normal.’ Andrew helped us with every step along the way. The best parts about Andrew are that he’s: * communicative and extremely responsive * knowledgeable about the whole process * patient * professional Ultimately the house we ended up buying was only possible because of Andrew, as he found the sellers and saw a unique opportunity for us to make an enticing offer. These days there are so many tools available to buyers, but it comes down to the realtor to have the negotiation ability and eye for when a good opportunity comes along. I recommend Andrew to everyone. We could not have had a better agent.

    Gloria P

  • Andrew helped us to buy our first home and guided us through the process in record time! As first time home buyers, my wife and I had a lot of questions and Andrew was always available to jump on a quick call and help clarify everything for us. There were some complications during closing on the seller's side, but Andrew's negotiation skills proved second to none in championing our needs. My wife and I would definitely work with Andrew again in the future, and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for their next home.

    Hector E

  • We were referred to Andrew after over a year of searching for a home with another realtor. Andrew was very responsive, took the time to learn what we were looking for, great in explaining the market, and sent over houses that had our desired traits. Within a month of working with Andrew we were able to get our offer accepted which we closed in less than a month. Really appreciate his help especially during these volatile times.

    Milinda E

  • We were so fortunate to have David Yi as our realtor when we were looking to buy our first home in Walnut Creek. He actively helped us find the right house in our most desired neighborhood for the right price. He was patient and informative as we swayed between multiple areas over several months. The best part about working with David was his singular focus on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs rather than pushing on a deal. We would recommend him to anyone.

  • Andrew is an extremely professional agent. He made the whole process easy and smooth. My bid came down to me and a couple other parties and I truly believe Andrew developing a strong relationship with the seller agent was the differentiator. If you go with Andrew you will get someone who won't beat around the bush, will be up front with you about expectations, and will do everything in his power to get the result you are looking for.

    Edward Y

  • My wife and I have bought homes in the past but we knew with the current competitive market we needed a smart agent on our side to help us land our next home. Andrew helped us strategized our offer to make it as strong as possible and he never pushed us where we felt uncomfortable with the offer. His strategy and charm to the sellers helped us win out against 15+ offers. He was responsive throughout the process and went the extra mile to fly down to us whenever we needed him (he's based in Northern California and we live in Southern California). We are happy that we worked with Andrew in buying our next home because we believe we wouldn't be able to do it in this market on our own. Close on your next home with Andrew Nguyen!

    Steven H

  • There aren't enough stars for me to express how highly I would recommend David for your real estate needs! David helped us buy a home. My husband and I were very impressed with him. He is an extremely approachable, communicative, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional agent. He is patient with your questions, hears you out when you have concerns, and provides the answers you need. It is very clear that he puts his clients first and it shows through his responsiveness, his expertise, and the way he has your best interests in mind. He's also very intuitive and good at gauging what his clients are looking for. Furthermore, he supports his clients throughout the process, and it is evident that he cares more about his clients more than what he gets out of the job. In a word, David is AMAZING and we have zero regrets in having him as our agent. «

    Tracy T

  • Andrew helped us to buy our first house and he made it a great experience even when the market was crazy. He patiently answered all our questions, understood perfectly what we were looking for, and researched thoroughly. He helped us overcome obstacles with lenders and guided us through every step to the negotiation to get our offer accepted. I’m super thankful for all his details through this process.

    Marcela B

  • Working with Andrew was an absolute 5 star experience. As first time homebuyers we didn’t know what to expect, so it was a relief to be in the best hands. Andrew outlined a clear process for our home search, worked diligently and tirelessly to find options and arrange showings, and kept in close, helpful communication, both with us and all the parties needed to close the deal on our new home! Everything was transparent, efficient and client centric. We recommend him with confidence. You’ll be partnered with the best!

    Rachel W

  • As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions and fears. Andrew was so patient with me and really helped calm my nerves! He’s knowledgeable, quick at communicating, and really cares for his clients. Highly recommend!

    Linda H

  • Hal is incredible! He ends all conversations with "Contact me any time if you have any questions and I'll answer as soon as I can." The timing is usually within a few minutes. He was in touch with us even when he was on vacation! Another member of his office helped me set up a showing of two houses which we urgently wanted to see before submitting offers on another house. His accommodating nature and helpful ways are just one part of what makes him an awesome agent and just a good dude. Hal was patient with us (first-timers) and took time before we even started going through the process of submitting an offer to go through each page of the paperwork with us [there's so much!]. He makes sure you have all the information in front of you so you can make an informed decision. Personally, I take tons of notes, but I had questions afterward and Hal patiently answered all of them. He stopped by on our move-in date to say hello and see that everything was in order. He is a fantastic person to represent you whether you're buying or selling your home. Hal is always looking out for you and makes you feel like you are his only client. I Highly recommend Hal! There's no one out there like him!

    Sandra D

  • Andrew recently helped me purchase a home in Los Angeles! In such a competitive market, I thought my chances were slim. Most of my other peers who were looking for homes in the Los Angeles area were taking 6 - 12+ months with many others giving up on the process all together after a long drawn out process. Working with Andrew, I went from starting my search to getting keys to my home in 5 - 6 weeks! Your mileage will vary and luck definitely played a part on our side, but I wanted to note a few things that I think Andrew was incredible at that helped us get from searching to closing faster than many others in the LA area: 1/ Andrew is always, at least, 10 steps ahead. Deals often fall through because of the details, but even in the first few times I worked with Andrew, it was clear that he had the details covered. He had both the answers to the questions I had before I even asked him and he knew the exact questions that I should have also been asking. He also didn’t overload me with information that didn’t help me in the buying process, but knew exactly how and when to call this information out. Trust me on this one, my doctor could be taking some advice from Andrew. As a result, the whole process went smoother than I could have ever expected. 2/ Andrew is strategic and effective. Los Angeles is an incredibly competitive market and having a realtor who knows exactly how to navigate the offer, escrow, etc. will be imperative to your home buying success. Not only did Andrew help ramp up my learning on the buying process, but he also helped display a number of options that I haven’t heard from other realtors and peers that I think did help my offer be more competitive relative to others. I do think Andrew’s strategic guidance during the offer stage did ultimately lead me to being able to close a home so quickly! 3/ Lastly, Andrew is 100% buyer first. I wasn’t pressured to do anything I was uncomfortable with (i.e. putting more money than I was comfortable with because it was the “thing to do” or making offers that I didn’t want to commit to, etc.) and as a result, we were able to align very quickly on exactly what I was looking for in a home and we were able to narrow our search quickly and effectively. You’ll want to work with an agent who is empathetic and works with their client rather than forcing them into doing something because “that’s how the market works” and Andrew would be at the top of the list of agents who work with (and not against) their clients! To be honest, I’m having more trouble buying furniture after closing the home… and at this rate, I’m about to ask Andrew to start an interior design business to help me with filling my new home! If you want to purchase your dream home and do it with someone who is on your side, will move mountains to make it happen, and has your happiness as a top priority, I highly recommend Andrew! He has the highest stamp of approval as my trusted realtor and I’ve only been singing praises and referring him to everyone I know!

    Joseph O

  • After several years of looking for a new home and no luck, we are so happy we found David. My husband and I have been looking for a new home for our growing family for the past few years and have also used several different agents. After a few discouraging incidents, we were almost hopeless that we would ever find a new home. Nothing ever worked out. Then, we found David Yi. Not long after we met with David, we found our new home. Hiring David was one of the best decisions we made. He is amazing to work with and made homebuying as easy as it can be. He made sure we knew everything about homebuying and walked us through every step. He takes care of his clients and goes above and beyond for them. I definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of buying a new home.

    Becky L

  • When my wife and I decided we were ready to purchase our first home, we were absolutely clueless as to how to proceed. After numerous Google searches (and hair pulling), I asked a friend for advice - they quickly suggested that I contact David, and I did. During our first meeting with David, he walked us through the home buying process and answered all the questions we had. We were also given a contact for a great loan agent. We purchased our first home at under asking price, during a sellers market, in a very desirable neighborhood. I don't think this would have been possible without David. Take my advice - call David!

    Joon C

  • Hal was our agent for selling our town home and then buying a single family home. Couldn't have had a better experience. He was knowledgeable, very patient with all our questions, and always available to talk or text or meet. He even jump started my motorcycle and gave me a ride when it stopped running! Highly, highly recommended.

    Anthony A

  • Hal helped me thru the process of purchasing my first home. I think a lot of people will agree that Hal is the best realtor and mortgage broker anyone could ever ask for. When I was originally looking to purchase a place, I didn't have an agent yet. I was going to open houses and found a place I was interested in. I got in touch with Hal for the first time thru a referral and asked Hal to put in an offer on this place I was interested in, he immediately did his research and provided me with a lot of the details I wasn't aware about. He encouraged me to take the time to revisit the property again with him and consider it over. It turned out that Hal was right! It would have been a big mistake had I purchased that place. I was so glad that he was looking out for the best interest of his clients instead of just agreeing and letting me move forward with that property. Hal is also very detailed oriented and knowledgable. When he was assisting me with my first offer, he spent the time to read and walk me thru every single section on the documents to ensure that I knew what I was signing. He was also always available for questions and gave me more helpful informations than what I was asking for. He also made sure he gave me all the options and explained the upside and downside of each option. Again, he wanted to make sure I'd be happy with my decision. At the end, Hal found me a better place in a better location and actually checked off all of my ask. Because of Hal, this home buying process and the loan process were very smooth, seamless, and straightforward! And we closed early too. Thank you Hal!

    Aini T

  • It was such a pleasure working with Hal! He helped my husband and I find our dream home in the area that we've been eyeing on for a year! The first time we met Hal, we had several homes lined up to see and then he took us out to a local restaurant and gave us a run through of all the paperwork. He explained and answered all our questions with so much patience and he even reminded us when we forgot just so that we fully understood what was happening. He is super thorough and his mind is sharp - he remembered all the homes we liked and didn't like and even the details to why we liked or disliked them. After each home visit, he'd ask us what we'd rate the home at and then later on would ask us where the certain home would land in comparison to previous ones. This helped us narrow down and be selective with our options. When it came to putting down an offer, Hal provided the experience, home market values, competitive prices within area, neighborhood information, and even inquired about what are some specific things that we didn't want to compromise. He's also not only high on the IQ range but also the EQ range, which is super important! He's able to sense where the seller's agent was at when it came to placing an offer. and this helped provide additional info for us! He's wonderful to work with, super prompt with his messages, provided the recommendations and guidance we needed, and knew when to counter and also include details that other agents didn't care about. Hal is super personable and friendly as well! I've already recommended him to coworkers and so I highly recommend him to Yelpers! Thanks Hal for your diligence, attention to detail, promptness, care and just being fantastic!

    Richard & Jen H

  • This is a review that has been a long time coming - Hal helped my wife and I buy a house two years ago back in 2017 - but I'm only finally getting to this review now. But I promise, if you read this one, it'll be worth the time and effort. Let's rewind back to the spring of 2017. I was transitioning from one job to another, my wife and I decided to move from Redwood City to the East Bay, and we were expecting our first child in August. We were looking at homes in a variety of locales - Castro Valley, Orinda, Lafayette, Piedmont - using Redfin and Zillow as our trusty brochures. Hal was helpful and thoughtful in the way that I expected an experienced real estate agent would be; we had selected him over another less experienced agent that we also liked. He went with us to each home we wanted to visit, helped us think through the pros and cons of each place, listened to what really mattered to us, and gave us useful bits of advice throughout the process. Nothing mind blowing, but as a professional service provider, I really appreciated how ridiculously responsive he was and how much he knew his trade. But wait, it gets better. Remember, the Bay Area housing market is ridiculously crazy and if you want a house, you better come prepared. And there was one moment in particular where Hal's expertise was completely game changing. We finally found a home that we just fell in love with, listed below market, where the seller was accepting bids and planned on only taking the top two. Trying to read between the lines, I was thinking that a somewhat generous offer above the list price would be enough to get us into the top two bids, but Hal insisted that a much higher, above market offer would be necessary. And Hal's read was on point - if I had gone with my gut, we would've been out of the running completely. But even when we got into the final two bids, I was still trying to figure out how to not overbid and save a few thousand here and there, trying to glean every last bit of information about the situation and think through every game theory hypothetical and attempt to predict what the other bidder would do. But in the end, Hal had a number in mind much higher than mine and suggested that if we really wanted to buy this home and make sure it was ours, this was the number to bid. And in the end, that bid barely made it over the other and we were the excited and relieved new home buyers. I look back on this time and think how fortunate we were to have Hal in this critical time and how life could have ended up so differently if we had to purchase another home. If we didn't close right then and there, given that we were moving and I was switching jobs, who knows what we would have had to do instead? Would we have had to temporarily rent and move multiple times? And since we had a baby on the way, that would have meant no time to set up the house before the baby came, no time to set up a nursery, no first memories coming home to our home, the home we now own, with our firstborn. Life would've been incredibly different and difficult if we didn't have Hal to advise on this and I honestly don't think anyone else would've done as perfect a job as he did. There were something like fifteen other bidders on the home we bidded on, presumably all represented by realtors, but only Hal was able to shepherd us through the entire way to make sure we were the ones who ended up with the home. This is what it means to be a professional - to bring the sum of all your expertise so that in these critical moments, you hit the game winning shot. This is a post long overdue, but it's still worth saying now - we're super happy that we went with Hal. Thanks Hal!

    Tony W

  • I cannot say enough good things about Hal and Light Realty. I was recommended to him through a good friend. And this was without a doubt one heck of a referral. I just feel lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Hal. Hal helped me and my wife find a home from March 2018-March 2019. That's a long time. But Hal was there every step of the way. At first, we didn't know what we were looking for. Hal was patient, asked great questions and got a feel for what we were looking for. We saw a number of homes. Some, we walked in and walked right out. Others, we lingered and debriefed in the backyard. He was thoughtful and thought through things that my wife and I hadn't even thought about. I've read in several of the reviews that Hal would turn his clients away from putting down an offer. That comes from someone who knows what he's doing and cares about the people he is working with. Hal was always honest with us while at the same time working hard and looking out for our best interests. Eventually, he began to know what we were looking for and started to imagine what it would be and feel like as we visited homes. In the housing market of the Bay Area, my wife and I felt the pressure. But Hal really was able to help us look for what we wanted with persistence and patience. Being with Hal was an amazing experience. It was natural, organic, safe and encouraging. Even through the offering process, Hal was meticulous through the details and was able to negotiate anything he could for us. He never stopped fighting for us and I'm just humbled by his ownership, passion, pride and love for people and what he does. On their website, the company's slogan is "Changing the Image of Realtors one client at a time." This is the heart and soul of why this company exists. This is the image our company will change when you become our client. What a vision. And I've seen it for real. Go with Light Realty. See for yourself.

    Richard H

  • I strongly recommend Hal because of his vast knowledge of the current real estate market and home design trends. Hal provided excellent services including pre-sale home improvement advises, Hal is very detail oriented and resourceful. He provided me the best referrals for contractors,landscape and tree services, stager and amazing photographer. Most importantly, they all are very professional, reliable and fair and reasonable with their fees. I am very happy with each of them as well. During the pre-sale home improvement process, Hal was very helpful and very considerable to make sure all repair or home improvement areas are necessary to add home values and will appeal to buyers. He worked with all the professionals closely to ensure everything was done correctly and on schedule. He was my liason so I was free of all the running around. Hal is also a strategic planner. As a result of Hal’s professional expertise and negotiation skills. I received multiple offers. I was able to sell my home in about 4 weeks with the price to my satisfaction. Hal is a superb 5-star realtor and I definitely will recommend him to my friends and relatives.

    Pat C

  • Hal helped my husband and I purchase our first home in May 2019, and we could not be more grateful that we found Hal to help us! Hal helped us with our preapproval, and represented us as our real estate agent. He made the preapproval part very easy, and shared with us spreadsheets that were organized in a way for us to easily understand what our budget was. After our bid was accepted, the 21-day closing process was fast-paced and eye-opening, as Hal walked us through contracts and language that was brand new to me and my husband. Hal is very patient, reliable, communicative, understanding, and knowlegeable. He encouraged us to ask questions, and wanted us to be well aware of every step of the process. Hal made all the paperwork and timeline very easy for us to follow. It was surreal to be handed the keys to our first home, and we are so appreciative that we worked with Hal to guide us through this process. We highly, highly recommend Hal, as he is a trustworthy, honest, friendly, and understanding broker and agent. Thank you again, Hal!

    Cherie B

  • My husband and I were referred to Hal by a mutual friend, for our 1st time home buying endeavor. Even though we had no idea what we were looking for in a realtor, Hal ended up being exactly who we needed. Hal is personable, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and has an exemplary attention to detail which is critical to the home buying process. He spent a considerable amount of time thoroughly explaining the process at the outset, as well as throughout our home search, as questions came up. He was also great at raising issues and asking questions that wouldn't have crossed our minds, which helped with our decision making process. He also walked us through all documentation (line by line!) we received (which was a ton!), and was patient when answering our questions. It is evident that Hal has a strong desire to help people, and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure his clients receive outstanding service.

    Jennifer M

  • Hal and his team helped me sell my home while I'm living in another state. He went above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of since I wasn't able to be there myself. He cared for my property as if he was selling his own. I've known Hal for many years and trust all the advice he has given me. He made every step in this process as easy as possible!

    Jennifer R

  • I honestly can't rave enough about Hal after such a positive experience working with him. As a first time home buyer, my husband and I were overwhelmed by the process, and Hal really took the time to make sure that we were informed and understood what was happening every step of the way. His responsiveness is Amazing. He was extremely professional but always open to our questions and we were truly able to ask him anything, anytime - even after escrow had already closed. We never had an issue getting a hold of him or getting a response; I was rather impressed that he followed up as promptly as he did every single time. While we were already in escrow, we even ran into a little hiccup with our unresponsive and confusing CPA, but Hal was persistent and helped us get the advice we needed from the right person to ensure we felt confident and comfortable with the transaction. I strongly recommend working with Hal without any hesitation. Buying a home is such a big decision and transition, and you will only be relieved and supported that he's in your corner.

    Katricia S

  • Hal is by far one of the most hard working individuals I have met and someone you absolutely want to have as both a realtor and or mortgage broker. Hal was there in helping both my wife and myself help purchase our first house and has already helped us refinance twice! In fact, he will probably be helping us with another refi soon. This shows the level of attention Hal gives his clients. It's not about just closing the deal but about building a real relationship. Like what many others have already mentioned, Hal's attention to detail, experience, professionalism, work ethic and so much more always shine through in all my interactions with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Hal to anyone for his services. My only regret might be that I didn't write this review earlier.

    Hansen S

  • We were blessed to work with Hal Light from Light Realty, Inc. as our real estate broker. As first time home buyers, we needed to work with someone we trust wholeheartedly. To not only help facilitate a deal but to essentially hold our hands through the entire process and Hal did just that. We decided to start looking for a home during a pandemic, but with Covid-19 restrictions, there were no more ‘Open Homes’ to freely walk into. Every house we were remotely interested in required an agent to make an appointment and accompany us through the tour. Hal was on top of it! He got us in to look at homes as soon as possible, working around our schedule, and he took the initiative in calling agents on homes that haven’t even hit the market yet to see if we can get an early viewing. Although Hal was working with multiple clients, we always felt like we had his attention and was his top priority. He always made himself available to answer all of our questions no matter what time of day and night and helped to provide additional information to questions we didn’t even know to ask. His knowledge of the area is truly invaluable and his kind and genuine nature has established amazing relationships amongst other agents. He truly went above and beyond to outline and schedule out the entire home purchasing process that we never felt rushed and it made the experience as stress-free as I imagine it could be. We were able to purchase our first home within three months of working with Hal with Zero issues. Even after the keys were handed over, Hal continues to check-in to ensure that everything is living up to expectations. This is a man that cares about establishing relationships with his clients and ensuring they are well taken care of from the start to the end; when you’re settled into your new home. We highly recommend Hal Light and Light Realty, Inc.

    Christina T

  • We highly recommend Light Realty. Hal has been instrumental in the selling and buying of our home in this crazy market. He was easy to talk to and was always attentive with our needs. Not only is he friendly but well aware of the market and all the homes in the tri-valley. He brought so much insight to what we wanted and we are so pleased with all his hard work and dedication.

    Phoung F

  • We found Hal through a referral from a friend. We already had a few agents in mind but chose Hal because he was the quickest in responding to our questions. As a first time home buyer, I had a Lot of questions and Hal always responded to them quickly and explained things clearly. I never felt like I was just another client and that he was too busy. We have been looking for a new home for quite some time and never saw anything we truly fell in love with. Things changed when we viewed our dream home, but we knew the competition was stiff in this economy since rates are now at all time low. To be honest, we didn't think we would be the new owners. After speaking with Hal, we settled on a bid. His knowledge of the area, prices and expertise helped us lock down on the winning bid. He worked as if he was buying the home for himself. That's how passionate he was. He even helped us proof read our personal essay to make sure it was perfect. Everything happened so fast and efficiently after that! We got the key to our new home and we had to scramble to move in because everything happened That fast. If you want your dream home then call this guy! Tired of loosing on those bids? Then call this guy! Having a reliable hard working agent makes a huge difference!

    Mel T

  • Hal was awesome! I am a first time home buyer and whether it was walking me through processes to understanding budgeting vs value appropriately to helping me understand what my priorities were in a home, he was there every step of the way. My whole family pretty much uses Light Reality. Also they make the process super easy with real estate services, brokerage services and much more - almost like a one stop shop. Highly recommend using Hal and will definitely come back when it's time for my next move!

    Jonathan K

  • Working with Hal has been amazing! My wife and I were referred to him through a close friend. We started chatting with Hal in March of 2021 about potential houses (we closed in Sept 2021) and he was incredibly great at communicating with us as to what we were looking for. Since we were going to use him as our mortgage broker also, he was very clear as to what his process was and what documents he needed from us. With us as first time buyers, he was extremely patient with us. We had so many questions and he took the time to answer all of them. Most agents want you to buy higher to get a bigger commission but they can be really pushy about it. I have never felt that way about Hal. I feel like Hal really looked after us during the whole process and had our best interests at heart. We had a lower budget to work with but Hal worked with that and never pressured us to look outside our comfort zone. He’s also extremely knowledgeable about the East Bay and Tri-valley area (I’m sure he knows hella more areas but we were looking in the East Bay). My wife and I always appreciated his opinions on listings that we saw. Every time we saw something we liked and let him know, he was always incredibly quick to get us disclosures and more details. Hal’s ability to negotiate is amazing. For the house we bought, we ended up getting it under list and I credit that to Hal’s negotiation skill. I'd work with him again! Go with Hal!

    Brian Y

  • Hal and his team (Chelsea and Tracy, even the Chicago Title Company) were amazing. They were extremely organized, always on time to appointments, responsive (email, texts or phone calls), and prepared for any scenario. I reached out to them a few months before I wanted to sell, and though we ran into a few bumps in the road (HOA-funded construction kept on getting pushed back), they were very flexible with the changing timelines. And by the time everything was ready to go, they got cleaning, staging, and listing all done in a matter of a few weeks. Got an offer within a week, and closed in less than a month. I really could not have asked for a better team to help me through a big life event like selling a home. Hal is very experienced and considers all the different scenarios. This was so helpful when we were facing a very dynamic housing market and changing interest rates. He is also a really nice person and very professional he wanted to make sure the new buyers had all the information they needed to make a successful transition to their new home (my old home).

    Hannah K

  • Working with Hal has been amazing. We found Hal because of his reviews as a mortgage broker and then decided to use him as a realtor too. Using Hal as a realtor and mortgage broker will reduce the stress of buying a home tremendously. He is very easy to work with, transparent, understanding of your needs and quick to reply. He is not pushy and if he thinks a house is not a good fit for you, he will raise his concerns. Once under contract he will get you locked into a rate and if he sees that rates change he will get you locked into a lower rate. Highly Recommended!

    Peter V

  • Hal was amazing through out our entire home buying journey. He truly treated us like family and went above and beyond our expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother, seamless process. I highly recommend Hal to anyone looking to purchase a home.

    Russell K

  • Hal was always very quick in getting back to me when I requested something during our transaction. He tried his best to find answers for the questions. Hal is honest, trustworthy and will do the best he can to help. Thank you Hal!

    Bob W

  • I love Hal’s friendly service and always finding ways to help with my specific needs. He is patient, objective and not pushy on my decision making process to make a quick sale. Instead, he helps me think through my real needs. He’s professional, reliable, friendly, very patient, and willing to speak for me and my specific demands and expectations (even when the offer is a bit low but still within reason) He is able to represent me as the buyer or seller. I hope to work more with you in the future. Thank you.

    Tony W

  • Hal was very candid and took the time to explain any or all scenarios. He worked very aggressively for us. Hal also displayed a go-getter type attitude in getting our stuff done — this was very important trait in dealing with the short sale(s). He guided us with timeline expectations and recommendations which were both very helpful for our first time through the home buying process. We’ve known Hal from before — so with other experiences, he’s always been upfront and well organized. To us, we really aren’t sure what sets a certain company apart from another. What matters most is how well the company faces the client — so a good agent that will work hard for us. We knew we would get that with Hal. Thanks, well done!

    Philip & Melody W

  • Hal helped us first sell our home and then purchase a new home. We were very happy with Hal’s knowledge and service. He always seemed available when I needed a question answered. Hal is a very pleasant person to work with. His knowledge of the market and loan industry combined with a tenacity to stay on top of things really helped reduce the stress of buying a new home. Hal is personable, knowledgeable, well versed in the real estate market, great listener, and has excellent contacts with other realtors and loan officers and has great communication. Hal – you rock!

    Pablo & Silke E

  • Hal earns his keep on a RE deal with regards to his careful building of relationships, communication, and attention to detail We like that he was tenacious on getting the facts and choreographing a very complex mortgage or Real Estate market. He also takes on massive responsibility above and beyond any real estate professional we´ve worked with. I would also tell people that Hal is a knowledgeable and tenacious buyer´s agent. He can be trusted to work on the buyer´s behalf and is extremely patient with the process. On the buyer´s side, it´s critical that our agent will not play games with bidding wars. Hal always acted in our interest and we feel we got a fair price for our home. We knew he had previous experience, hearing his candid talk made us comfortable that we were making the right choice. Hal, all of your work was hugely appreciated. We are grateful that you treated us as family and look forward to seeing you in the new house!

    Larry & Rachel G

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    Years of Combined Experience

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    Clients Served

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