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Nancy D.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIEDDerek is a very experienced sales and can accommodate all my needs. For example, I am selling my property remotely. He would send frequent updates via video to make sure I dont miss anything. Hes flexible and can get everything done efficiently to secure offers and close the deal. The title company and all the contractors he works with, including staging, plumber, etc. are all nice to work with.
Deeptech307
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED We are very glad we chose Derek to sell our San Pablo home. His marketing media and materials blew our expectations away, we couldn't believe how great his video was! His local expertise was also indispensable, and he really went the extra mile to make sure everything worked out and the sale was completed. I would absolutely recommend working with him.
Irina M.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was extremely helpful, positive, and supportive throughout the stressful process. He is very knowledgeable and ready to work with you and your constraints. I talked to multiple realtors and I'm so happy I chose Derek! I really appreciate his positive attitude and responsiveness to my needs! I highly recommend Derek to anyone who is looking for an agent. You wont regret it!
Dilan P.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I had an exceptional experience working with Derek Han. He went far beyond what you would expect from a realtor. During my first flip inA East Bay, Derek helpedA me through the entire renovation process and provided valuable recommendations for subcontractorsA that ultimately saved me money.A Since I live two hours away from the property, Derek regularly checked on the house every few days and kept me updated throughout the project. His hands-on involvement and market knowledge helped me make better decisions and ultimately maximizedA my profits on the investment.A As someone doing my first flip in the area, his mentorship was incredibly valuable.A Five stars truly are notA enough credit for Derek Han. Not only is he an excellent realtor, but hes also a genuinely great person who is always available by phone and willing to help. I'm extremely grateful for his support and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.
Yang Z.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek helped my husband and I sell our house in Albany, CA. He was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process. He took on clearing out our old junk, staging the house and getting it ready for market. The house sold quickly in 10 days, which was beyond our wildest expectations. I highly recommend Derek to anyone looking to sell or buy a house.
Ken Y.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek Han did a fantastic job again this time, by guiding us to navigate through an exceptionally challenging sale of a multifamily property in Oakland. The selling process was tough at every step of the sale process, from locking in the right buyer, dealing with the difficult and long drawn out loan approval process, appraisal issues, and finally clearing termite and buyer repair request, Derek is extremely resourceful, timely, responsible, patient, and detail oriented to making sure all things are moving in the right direction, and finally meet the closing deadline. Once again, Derek Han shows he is a multi disciplined, multifaceted, true real estate professional. He is capable of handling very complex real estate transaction with precise skill and confidence. I will highly recommend Derek to be your realtor whether you are a first time home buyer, or a seasoned real estate professional.
Denniskuet
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I honestly couldnt have asked for a better agent than Derek Han to help sell our property. He went way above what youd expect from a typical realtor. From day one, he was already thinking ahead aEUR" spotting possible issues before they ever became problems and handling them proactively instead of scrambling later. His marketing was next level. He didnt just put the house up and wait aEUR" he actively pushed it, created buzz, and positioned it perfectly in the market. That effort clearly paid off because we ended up selling for much more than we originally thought we would. What really stood out was how honest he was throughout the process. Derek never pressured us into accepting weaker offers just to move things along, and he didnt try to hype us up with unrealistic numbers either. He stayed grounded, gave us straight answers, and clearly had our best interests in mind the entire time. On top of that, the whole sale felt smooth from start to finish. Derek was easy to reach, communicated clearly, and always had a plan. Nothing felt rushed or sloppy aEUR" every step felt deliberate and well thought out. If you want someone who truly works for you, stays ahead of the curve, and is focused on getting the best possible outcome, Id recommend Derek Han without hesitation. A true five-star experience.
Jondang
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED We had an outstanding experience working with Derek. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire San Francisco Bay Area, guiding us through neighborhoods from Oakland all the way to Concord. His deep understanding of each communityaEUR"even down to the niche detailsaEUR"made us feel confident and informed every step of the way. Derek's professionalism truly stood out. It was clear he has been in the industry for many years; Derek consistently provided insights we wouldnt have known to ask about. He was always prompt, dedicated, and willing to go the extra mileaEUR"often staying up late into the night to find new homes for us or handle paperwork on his end to keep the process moving smoothly. Most importantly, we always felt Derek was fully in our corner. He genuinely cared about helping us find the perfect home, and once we did, he pulled out all the stops to negotiate with the sellers. Thanks to his persistence and expertise, we ended up in a home we absolutely love. We couldnt recommend him more highly!
Zshafiqu3
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Being an East Bay native and having kept an eye on the local real estate market for years, Dereks name and branding have always stood out to me. When I began my home-buying journey, I spoke with several agents and quickly realized that deep local knowledge was something I really valued. That made reaching out to Derek an easy choice, and he absolutely delivered. Over the course of a few months, we toured homes consistently and came close on a few offers. Through every step, Derek provided the insight, patience, and support I needed. From our very first meeting, where he took the time to understand my needs, long-term goals, and ideal home characteristics, to identifying potential matches, touring properties, discussing pros and cons, making offers, and finally navigating the escrow process, I always felt I was in good hands. For the home I ultimately purchased, Derek helped negotiate seller credits toward closing costs and we even managed to secure some instant equity. I never once felt pressured to make a decision; he was always focused on what was right for me. Derek truly earns all the praise he receives. I'm a client for life and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bay Area.
Nancy H.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek helped my parents sell their house and the reason it sold so quickly was in a large part due to him. I say this because we had listed a few months earlier with another agent but pulled the house off the market due to a lackluster few weeks. We didn't do any research or vetting the first time, so the second time around, I came up with a list of questions to ask and talked to multiple agents. Derek stood out from the other agents in his communication skills, his marketing process, and his ability to see the selling point of my parents' property. Throughout the process of selling the home, Derek kept us updated, was quick in responding and was reassuring with my parents. After two weekends of open houses, we had multiple bids and the property sold above listing price. His dedication, knowledge, and professionalism made a world of difference in selling the house and there was never a moment of doubt from me that he was doing the best job possible. Derek deserves all the 5 star ratings he's gotten. I am so glad we had him help us with the process.
David B.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek has been such a pleasure to work with. Selling your house is just a challenging as buying, yet Derek made it seemingly painless to sell our first home. From start to finish, he showed full transparency in the process, and more importantly, he will make sure to keep you updated as soon as new details arise - no time wasted. He is professional, respectful and punctual in all the work that he does. He is a master of his craft and knows how to navigate in any situation of the process. If you're looking for someone who can help you in the buying/selling process, and put their best foot forward in representing you, do not hesitate to reach out to Derek!
Yinghuiliu2020
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek is truly exceptional. My husband Jim and I met Derek 2 years ago at an open house in El Cerrito. We chose Derek as our buyer agent because he is a great communicator and has a warm demeanor. He was excellent throughout the entire buying process. Not only did Derek find our dream house, but he also found contractors for remodeling. Derek is always available for home tours. His responsiveness is incredible. If Derek doesnt pick up the phone immediately, he always gets back to us within a reasonable time frame. Derek worked with us patiently reviewing documents including some confusing ones. This saved us a lot of time. Derek made sure to find homes that matched our desired attributes. After visits, he took the time to debrief with us on the houses we were interested in, and provided valuable feedback to us. He is also very well-versed at engaging with other real estate agents. Derek has great energy. He called to congratulate us when we got the house we gave an offer on after long hours of waiting from the seller, and it already was past midnight! Dereks professional knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, kindness, and upbeat energy gave us a smooth and happy buying experience. It was really nice to work with him. We definitely would recommend Derek to our friends.
Covenantman5
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek Han is by far a very knowledgeable, caring, and efficient realtor. He really connects with his customers. I really appreciate how he explains each step of the process and ensures that the customer has buy-in to what's going on. He helped me sell my father's house which was in probate during a very sensitive time in my life. He has become a great friend. If anyone needs property bought or sold....DEREK HAN is your man!!
Desertscore
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I just sold a home in Richmond using Derek as seller agent, and couldn't been happier. From our first meeting till closing, I felt i was working with a highly experienced professional who had my interest as his priority. He helped me navigate the many intricate CA seller's documentation and provided excellent guidance in sifting through the offers. His team did a fabulous job in creating the marketing buzz, which includes a well-made and engaging video. I can go on and on, but the take away for you is I'd highly recommend Derek and do plan to re-engage his services for future transactions.
Pamela T.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Selling my childhood home after my dad's passing was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. As someone who had never owned or sold a home before, I went into the process with no knowledge or understanding of what to expect. On top of that, we were selling the home as part of the probate process, which added a layer of complexity and stress. Thankfully, I found Derek Han, and he is incredible. From the very beginning, Derek's experience in probate was evident, and he worked closely with me and my probate lawyer to ensure everything went smoothly. His knowledge and professionalism were invaluable, but it was his kindness, compassion, and sense of humor that truly made the difference. Derek was a joy to speak with and work with throughout the entire process. Derek recommended excellent contractors, and with his guidance, we were able to turn the home around for sale within a month. He walked me through every step, ensuring I understood what was happening and felt comfortable with each decision. I genuinely don't think I could have managed this without his support. I cannot recommend Derek Han highly enough. If you're looking for a realtor who is not only incredibly skilled but also cares about his clients, here he is. Derek is the best, and I am grateful for his help.
Chasiuboa
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was spectacular with the selling of our home. He guided us along each step of the renovation process. He kept us in the loop by scheduling calls and meeting with us in person. Derek is very patient, upfront, and very knowledgable with the work he does. He helped us with the purchase of our first home and now he also helped us with the sell of our first home. I would recommend him to anyone I know who needs help with buying and selling of their home. It is truly a great honor to work with someone so professional and understand the client's need and want. Once again, thank you Derek.
Vickitsang7
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek is professional, reliable, friendly, patient, and speaks fluent Cantonese and English. He helped us solve many problems! We are very grateful to Derek for helping us purchase our house smoothly and highly recommend him to everyone!
Derek W.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED We can't recommend Derek enough! As first time home buyers, he was very thorough teaching us the ins and outs. His introductory packet was very thorough, but he stepped up above and beyond spending hours making sure we were comfortable before we even started the house search. He was patient when even we didn't know what we wanted, and made gentle suggestions to help guide us to potential options. When we did settle on a home, his local knowledge and negotiation skills landed us a deal that went beyond the initial concessions we were willing to make! There is a reason Derek is a top rated realtor in the East Bay, and we will definitely be using his services for our next house!
Vickiewangxueni
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I recently had the pleasure of working with Derek to sell my property, and he deserves every bit of a five-star rating. Derek's guidance in preparing the house for sale was invaluable. His eye for detail and understanding of the market trends helped me make the right changes that significantly enhanced the property's appeal. He was always available to answer my questions and provided expert advice, making the entire process less daunting. Moreover, his ability to navigate through negotiations smoothly is a testament to his experience and expertise in the field. Also, his communication skills are exceptional; he kept me informed at every stage of the process, ensuring a smooth and transparent transaction. Derek is a knowledgeable, efficient, and highly skilled real estate agent. His dedication to his clients, coupled with his expertise in communication, preparation, and negotiation, makes him an invaluable agent to anyone looking to sell their property. I wholeheartedly recommend Derek to anyone seeking a successful and stress-free real estate experience.
Kenneth H.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was great to work with. When we first started house hunting with Derek, he was super responsive, was constantly available to give us advice, and made arrangements for house showings around our schedules. Most importantly to me, I never felt that I was being sold to. Derek never tried to convince us to put offers on homes and never pushed us to increase our bids to make a sale. Instead, he was patient with us and gave us (objective) advice only when we asked for it or when we were at an impasse. He equipped us with thought exercises to decide whether a home was a home for us. When we actually put an offer down on a beautiful home, again he never pressured us during the negotiation process but gave us great advice on the market and what was reasonable. We ended up getting a great deal on the house. He walked us through the whole buying process and pulled on his network when we needed help (e.g. with financing). Though we were grateful for his referrals, he never pressured us to use them and was flexible with being able to work with folks that we shopped for. Working with Derek was a great experience. Though I think we've gotten our forever home with his help, I would not hesitate to call on him again for any real estate needs.
Cassandra L.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was amazing to work with. We had our intro call where he made sure to understand our wants and needs and 40 days later, we were closed on our dream home! It was quick, simple, and he was always there when we had questions!
Danamer143
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED THANK YOU to our friend, client and realtor Derek Han of BHG. Being a part of his Media Team, we had no doubt in our minds to have Derek help us sell our home. The dedication and work he puts into helping his sellers get their home prepared to put on the market is exceptional. Mostly known in the Bay Area, Derek does his homework on every listing he takes on. From determining the special features of the home, the surrounding features of the neighborhood from schools, restaurants, stores, historical places, leisure activities, he is noting everything that makes the listing desirable and creates an amazing marketing package from photos, Cinematic video, 3D Tour, Aerial Photos, Flyers, Social Media posts to highlight the listing. He takes great care of his clients and we knew he would take great care of us. He was very strategic on when to put it on the market, scheduling the Open House and posting on Social Media. He wasn't about trying to sell it quickly, but made sure we got the right amount of buyers interested in submitting offers that would be competitive. It was sold within 2 weeks and $225,000 over our asking price. If you want a similar result, I suggest you contact Derek.
Thetinman998
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek did an amazing job selling my home. His attention to detail, preparing the home for sale, staging, and selling strategy, made my selling experience perfect. I am an out of state seller and Derek handled everything that needed attending to and went above and beyond to ensure any lose ends were handled. Derek was always available for any questions and always had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend Derek to sell any home.
Ernesto E.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek is very professional and takes the time to understand the needs of his clients. He is attentive to my needs and executes them by communicating effectively and responds timely. He has no boundaries when important matters occur and handles them at anytime of the day. He is dedicated to his profession. His stature of 5 stars speaks to his performance. I highly recommend him. I look forward to working with him for all of our real estate ventures.
Michpan
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED We were truly lucky to have worked with Derek in the process of both buying and selling at the same time. He made the supposedly stressful process much more manageable. He provided great advice and was very resourceful in the area. He responded quickly, listened carefully and patiently discussed with us about the steps and strategies. He has abundant experiences with different properties. We relied on his expertise throughout the process. Highly recommended him. You know you are in good hands when you work with him.
JZH2023
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED When people say, an all weather friend is a friend indeed. How are an all weather realtor? Derek just helped me sold my house two weeks ago. Actually it was the second time I worked with Derek and had a successful sale. The first sale was four years ago, Derek helped me made a quick sale over 10% over asking price. The satisfactory sale was contributed to Derek's good strategy, client education( for first time seller like me), and definitely his hard working! I was lucky to have Derek's help. The recently second sale happened in the current downside market. Derek's professionalism gave me confidence on all steps while my house was in the market. This time Derek even worked harder; it's a must. When the initial several offers weren't ideal, he has used all the strategies he could, even new strategies, such as help the buyer with buydown to lower mortgage rates, reached out to other realtors, and marketing on the social medias. Finally, patience pays. My house attracted tons of buyers and shows, and sold at asking price in this downturn market. Thanks, Derek, you're an all weather realtor, working through all the challenges, a realtor indeed! If you're looking for a realtor indeed who you are confdent with and comfortable to work with, l am sure you know who you will rely on!
Asianpearl3288
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED A good friend recommended Derek to help sell my house in Tracy. I originally listed the house with another agent for about two months but did not get any offer. With the rising interest rate, I kind of lost hope until my initial appointment with Derek. He explained to me what his marketing strategies are and pricing strategies are which give me hope in getting the house sold. He arranged staging, cleaning ladies, and gardener to get the house ready for the market. He did an amazing job on marketing my house in various social media platforms. There was a great turn out for the two open houses and got an offer 5 days after being on the market. He is honest and kept us informed every step of the way. Derek is truly an amazing agent and I highly recommend him to anyone who is in the market in selling and buying a home.
Jean C.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED He gives you all the information you need and the procedure to buy a house. Any question I had, he answered and he always had time to talk. He is easy to talk to and his attitude is very positive but he is also realistic. I highly recommend him if you want to buy your next dream house. Thanks Derek!!
MJ L.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek really has been a valuable part of our Real Estate investment journey. He's helped us find, buy and sell numerous homes. He's very quick to respond and has both answers and insight. Don't hesitate to give Derek a call.
User24537380
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek always think ahead. He always lays out the scenarios for the coming steps and reminds us the critical parts of process. He provides very precise suggestion and shares the infomation he gathers through different channel , the number we put in the offer for example, hence saved us a lot of valuable time and helpd us ge the house suits us the best. To me, that is invaluable and pivotal. He have helpd us twice in buying the house. Both have been extremely smooth and infomative throughout the whole process. I highly recommend him if you are an anxious and worried buyer!
Jchan1217
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek is an amazing, knowledgeable, strategic, hard working professional! It was our first home buying experience and he truly took the time to get to know us, our goals, expectations, budget and really validated our concerns and feelings. He was patient and thoroughly reviewed the contract with us so we didn't have to feel like we were going absolutely clueless. Within a month of knowing Derek, we were able to place our very bid ever, get it accepted and closed! He worked closely with our broker as well and made us feel like a priority by constantly checking in with us during escrow and offering additional advice with all the extra things such as warranties, insurance, security; we still cannot believe we were so lucky to work with him!I truly do not have one negative things to say about Derek and I'm happy to recommend him to all my friends and family. I can't wait to work with him again!
Kiet510
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I just bought my first house and Derek was very helpful with that experience. He made it easy, explaining all the housing market terms that is sometimes difficult for a first-time home buyer to understand. He was with us every step of the way and gave us his opinion and predictions that helped us secure the home. At the end we only went 10k over asking while going up against other buyers. Derek is a very knowledgeable realtor and knows Contra Costa County very well. The entire closing process was a breeze and he managed to help us close within 21 days! Everyone on his team was very nice and professional to work with. I would recommend him to anyone who is trying to buy a home.
Liz H.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I needed to sell my rental property and I did extensive research online to find a realtor who understood the neighborhood I was selling in and was open to selling to an international seller (I recently relocated to Europe and needed someone who was open to working on different timezones). Derek is an expert in all things real estate. Derek is incredible at communicating (even with both of us on different time zones). Derek was able to quickly sell my property, negotiate a rate I was happy to sell at, and was helpful in guiding me throughout the process. Thank you, Derek, for the support and help in getting my property sold.
Dwain W.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED After just one meeting with Detek, I was.sure that he was the right agent for our needs..He answered all of the questions that I was going to ask him (very much to my satisfaction) before I even asked them. We obviously shared a similar philosophy for what would be best moving forward to sell the property that the family had owned for roughly 50 years. We are looking forward to working with him again.
Dana0893
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I've never sold a home before, and had no idea what it took! Derek pretty much took me by the hand and lead the way to a great sale. It was a wonderful experience every step of the way, even when obstacles appeared, and the market was changing.He helped me stay very optimistic, and productive, and my home sold yesterday, for well over asking!Derek's team, from the contractor and landscaper, property inspectors, stagers and title company, did a great job even though I was out of state in my new home. I completely trusted that Derek could oversee the whole project, and the outcome was much more than I expected.I would highly recommend Derek! Thank you so much!!
Jonathan E.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was first our buyer agent. When it came to negotiation for a wining offer he was very particular and meticulous, he crafted good number to offer and made sure to send it at a strategic time so that we would win the house which we did. We then had Derek to sell our house, he brought a very good contractor to fix the house and worked with a very good stager and staged the house modern mid century and listed extremely high quality pictures. His selling package was perfect and better than 80% of the agents out there listing. So we got a good offer on our house as well.I highly recommend Derek. He is very approachable, respectful, flexible and honest and easy to work with. You cant go wrong with him.
J M.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED My family was referred to Gillian because of her extensive knowledge of the El Cerrito/Richmond area. She has that in spades. This came through in her astute assessment of the market, which led to us getting our very first offer accepted WHILE STAYING WELL WITHIN OUR BUDGET (which I would call modest by Bay Area standards), and continued as she shared a well curated list of local resources, from sewer lateral technicians who came in more than $1000 under the price quoted in our disclosure documents, to an excellent list of contractors, handy people, etc, all of whom have said something along the lines of "oh anything for Gillian!"That alone was enough to make her a dream realtor but what really made the difference for us as we began our search is her active listening, paired with her imagination and creativity. My mom is a wheelchair user and finding a home for a wheelchair user is tricky as there aren't many houses that are move-in ready, so a lot of the work is figuring out if homes that aren't currently accessible can be renovated effectively. Gillian had an amazing eye for identifying properties that on the surface looked like a stretch, but after talking through her vision were suddenly very promising. It gave us a lot more options, which was a huge win given the very limited housing stock available when we were looking. Work with Gillian. You won't be disappointed.
Amanda L.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was very knowledgeable and responsive in helping me purchase my first home. He guided me through every step in the process and was super responsive to all of my questions and communication. Derek was flexible, understanding, and made the home buying process so easy! Got the first house I placed an offer on and I couldn't be happier! I will 100% be using Derek for my future needs. His knowledge and business connections in the industry shows!
Alexis E.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking to purchase or sell your home Sal Sollar is the person to go to. Our experience with him was nothing but great from him been very professional and very detail oriented to knowing the area we were looking for made us feel more comfortable working with him. For our next purchase he is forsure who will we be contacting.
Titilopeolutayo
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED There are realtors and then there is Sal. Great person to deal with but even a better realtor to go to bat for you. Worth every penny he earns. We were stuck on a home deal. Sal made sure if the seller cancelled on us wed get our earnest money back. Provided us with more lenders who could help and kept pushing on the seller to grant us more time to figure out our finances. We eventually closed on the house thanks to Sal. He has my familys business and referrals for as long as he wants it. Thank you Sal!
Muting M.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was very helpful in helping me sell my home and buy another one. He was also very professional and transparent about everything throughout each process. He is very trustworthy and made selling my home and buy another one a very smooth and easy process. I look forward to working with him more in the future!
JunliMa
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was very helpful in helping me sell my home and buy another one. He was also very professional and transparent about everything throughout each process. He is very trustworthy and made selling my home and buy another one a very smooth and easy process. I look forward to working with him more in the future!
Junli M.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek was very helpful in helping me sell my home and buy another one. He was also very professional and transparent about everything throughout each process. He is very trustworthy and made selling my home and buy another one a very smooth and easy process. I look forward to working with him more in the future!
Vishnujadulal
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Sold home in less than1 month with above asking price.Was exceptionally knowledgeable with marketing trends, clientele needs and economic reality...... .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . ...... .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . ..... .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .
Oceandeep0122
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek is for sure a trustable and reliable resource when it comes to sell/buy a house in East Bay. We used Derek as our agent when buying our new home. Before making the offer: Derek cared about our preferences for a home and remembered those details dearly, and precisely recommended inventory meets our need as soon as the house was on market- or even before market. In reality Derek proactively told us about the house we bought before it was on market, we got to visit the house with him privately before the open houses, and this allowed us more time to think whether this is a house we really want. Derek also spent one hour walking through the disclosure with us before we decided made the offer to give us a ease of mind that this house was in good condition.When making an offer: Derek is very sharp for the local market. Although the housing price was changing rapidly especially at the moment we bought the house, he still made very good estimates on the price we should put on offer for a better chance to win the bidding war, but not overpay. We eventually offered the high limit number of the window he predicted, and we made it. It took the seller about 24 hours to notify us the offer was accepted, which I think was a sign that our offer was good enough to beat other offers, but not by much-- which is exactly what we want. After offer was accepted:Derek told us afterwards that the best few offers were pretty close so the seller was almost asking the few finalists to do counter offer, which would be another bidding war and very likely we would give up, but Derek and our loan agent (change home mortgage) made a lot of efforts on convincing the seller that we were the best candidate with excellent finance, and eventually the seller decided to select us without asking us to counter the offer. I believe their efforts during the offer selection played a critical role. Their efforts perfectly avoided another round of bidding and secured the house in a price within our budget.Before closing:There were a few hiccups during our loan process. Derek didn't involve much for this process, but he was still accessible, and offered effective communication for us with loan office.During the final walkthrough, Derek again gave us a lot of useful suggestions on how to touch up some imperfections in the house. At the same time, he kept in touch with seller's agent closely for our inquiries/requests, and most of time the requests were fulfilled (I also appreciate the seller and seller's agent for their kindness on taking our requests) Closing to present:We still had a few requests/inquiries about the house and Derek was responsible for the communication beyond closing. Derek still gave updates and checked on us after house was closing. He was also very nice to give us the "closing gift", which he didn't need to, to congratulate for our new home. I am not sure whether I can reveal what the gifts are here in public, maybe not, but one of the gifts was an item to enjoy when something good like this happens, and another gift were super useful items for all new home owners. He really shows he cares about us as friends, not only one-time client.Overall I recommend him to anyone who would like to buy/sell house in this area (El Cerrito, Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, Pinole, Alameda, etc).
Renie I.
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED I will definitely recommend Derek for anyone looking to buy a home. It can be an exhausting process especially in the Bay Area, but he made my first home buying experience as stress-free as possible. He is SUPER responsive and makes himself available so you always feel that hes in your corner (especially for your late night freak-out moments). He was hands on with the negotiation process and was able to get pretty much everything we wanted. If youre a nervous first-time homebuyer like me, hes the guy for you!
Edramirez
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Derek helped us sell our home in Tara Hills and to say we were happy with the results would be a massive understatement. We had been in our house for 11 years so thought of selling seemed very stressful. Derek was amazing. From the start, he walked us through the process and what we should expect. He has great insight and helped us through staging, pricing, and marketing to get top dollar. His knowledge of the local market was key! He did an amazing job of marketing our home on various platforms. We had great turnouts for our open house and more than 30 offers! Ultimately sold for 22% over our asking price! Derek was great to work with and he got us top dollar for our home! His calm and confident demeanor combined with his expertise makes Derek a great agent and I highly recommend working with him!
Gmpretto8
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED A previous realtor was unable to sell our house in Richmond. We were lucky to have met Derek previously years ago. Derek took over right away. He was very positive and explained everything to us. He also made himself available. The end result is that Derek did sell the house for a good price.
Veganvsworld
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Me and my wife worked with Derek on multiple situations In selling and buying a home and we were always 100% satisfied with his commitment and dedication to getting the job done. Highly recommend for all your buying and selling needs.
Veganvsworld
Review for Member: Derek Han
ZillowVERIFIED Me and my wife worked with Derek on multiple situations In selling and buying a home and we were always 100% satisfied with his commitment and dedication to getting the job done. Highly recommend for all your buying and selling needs.
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