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!

    Buyer

  • 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.

    Buyer

  • 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.

  • 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!

    Seller

  • 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.

    Buyer

  • 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 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.

    Buyer

  • 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. Item

    Buyer

  • 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.

    Buyer

  • 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.

  • 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!

    Buyer

  • 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!

    Buyer

  • 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 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.

  • 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.