I partnered with Herman over 15 years ago to sell my little condo, and I am delighted to see by recent client reviews that nothing has changed one bit around his attention to detail, light-speed response time, dedication, and intense work ethic. In fact, I am still on his OG client distribution list. He is such a pleasure to work with and when I am finally ready to sell my Bay Area house, I will absolutely call on him again!

Herman helped us purchase our first home in San Carlos, and we can wholeheartedly sign off on each and every review here. Herman is incredibly talented and hardworking. He made sure every detail went smoothly through each part of the process, even the pieces that were not part of his responsibility. All while continually being professional, courteous, and funny.Working with Herman gave a full sense of how a white-glove service can be. He was available and responsive 24/7 and had an incredibly vast network he leverages to make things go smooth. We joked that the only downside of closing on our home is that we wont get to go house hunting with Herman again. We would warmly recommend Herman to anyone, and if we were to move again, Herman would be the first one we called. Even if it were in another state or country, he would have a recommended contact!

Herman is really a blessing to have! In such an exciting yet stressful industry, Herman handles each step of the journey with such poise and tactfulness.Last year was quite a year like no other! Hubby and I were in the market to sell our condo in SF. This was our first time selling, and with the pandemic raging on, we were anxious, nervous, and uncertain where or what the outcome would be. I thrive on working with people who I can share and be open with, ask questions, and trust knowing they have my best interest at heart. I was recommended to Herman as a specialist in the area, but it was really the initial phone call that I got a glimpse of his work ethic and pizazzz in what he brings to the table! Herman not only takes into consideration of our unique needs and concerns, he also has the ability to tap outside the conventional box and navigate stormy watersOne of the best traits Herman has is the ability to manage and communicate realistic outcomes vs. expectationsHis humor in conversation combined with knowledge of the market, and expertise in technical aspects of transactions makes me wish we had more properties to sell and buy! If you are in the market to sell/buy, give Herman a try! You’re welcome 😉

We closed the sale of my El Cerrito house just 27 days after the first showing. And at a lot higher price than anticipated.Herman is excellent. Focused, energetic, responsive, supportive. Delightful, too. He can speak not only Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese, Im not sure which) to prospective buyers, but French too!Herman Chan is a realtor I can recommend wholeheartedly and without reservation.

Herman has been our agent through three real estate transactions spanning a over a decade. He has been instrumental in helping our family build value through real estate with astute recommendations and exceptional service. He is always extremely attentive, knows exactly what he is doing and is always a joy to talk with. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone who needs an agent. I wish I could buy and sell houses more just to be able to work with Herman!

Another I would give more stars if I could for Herman! We cant thank him enough for everything hes done over the past few months.* Going on a house hunting safari with us all over the East Bay to get a feel for what we really wanted out of our first home.* Pointing out all of the little things that were great about a home or were going to be a huge annoyance in the long run.* Asking us all the right questions to help us figure out what mattered the most and helping us keep those things in mind during our search* Thoroughly answering all of our questions about the ENTIRE process* Providing helpful design ideas and tips on what to consider when buying a home* Providing levity during a stressful time and generally being a dream to work with.We went on ONE full day of open houses with Herman shortly before the S-I-P order. At the end of the day he mentioned that he thinks we might be condo people and that we might really enjoy being close to Lake Merritt. A few weeks later he sent us a link to a brand new condo in a nice little neighborhood close to Lake Merritt. He held our hand through bidding, for all of our questions answered, helped us with our punch list, and gave us tons of advice along the way. We just moved in and we LOVE it.Herman is a real treat to work with and be around. Hes so knowledgeable about the Bay Area and all things home. Hes hilarious; I cant imagine this journey wouldve been as enjoyable (or as fast) without him. Thank you so much for helping us find our first beautiful home!

I wish I could give Herman 10 stars for the work he did for my wife and me. We are first time home buyers on a low budget and he treated us the same way I imagine he treats his high rollers. We felt like he had our best interest throughout every step of the way and we felt confident when we were in good hands whenever there was something that needed attention. He was extremely responsive by email and phone. We couldnt have done this without Herman!

Wow, can I give Herman more than 5 stars? He is the best agent. We had such a smooth home purchase experience with him as our agent. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable & fun to work with. Our escrow & closing process couldnt have been easier. Herman is very well connected & everyone in bay area real estate knows him, loves him & works very well with him. Huge thumbs up across the board for Herman & his team.

Herman was an essential partner, confidant, and advocate during our home buying journey. He helped us find the right house, in a neighborhood we love (and space for 3+ cars!) with the right mix of hands-on direction and Berkeley `find-your-true-self` freedom. We didn’t know, upon entering escrow, that COVID related shenanigans were soon to follow, throwing the usual business of real estate transactions into unknown territory. Herman was a calming presence, assuring us in our times of (mild to severe) panic, firing of emails and returning calls immediately, and negotiating with all the varyingly confused and flustered parties. When my wife and I first reached out to him to dig our toes deeper into the Oakland market — after renting for 8 years — we thought he might be too loaded with luxury clients for us. We were 100% wrong. Cannot recommend him enough.

Herman was awesome, with his help, we were able to sell our house in a month in the off-market, which reduce a lot of hassle and cost! We really had a smooth and pleasant selling experience with Herman. I highly recommend Herman as your agent.

Weve been looking in the bay area and got Herman as our realtor. He is the third realtor Ive hired in my life and from experience I can say hes a great realtor!He has lived in the Fremont for most os his life, which gives him a lot of historical and contextual knowledge about the area. He guided us through the philosophy of what we are looking for in a house and how that adjusts for our budget. Based on that, he showed us a bunch of houses and as we re-adjusted our preferences he also readjusted the search.He provided insights, feedback and suggestions along the way, making us better understand how the market works.Hermans personality is very nice and approachable. It was a pleasure working with him!

My husband and I had been looking for homes for a while via Redfin, and just using the agent who had been randomly assigned to us, when a friend recommended Herman to us. We are pretty self-sufficient people who were very proactive about the hunt, and most listings are all public anyway, so we didnt really understand why we needed an agent in the first place-- but we figured we might as well meet him and let him pitch his services to us. Were so glad we did.As Herman told us, and as was absolutely true, he had a lot of strong relationships with people in the Bay Area real estate industry. This meant that not only was he able to identify many off-market opportunities for us, or houses before they hit the market, but also that when we were interested in a home, he was often able to get us in ASAP (which is so important in a market like this one). He was able to help us put together the strongest offers possible-- he knew what it was the sellers were looking for, what was important to them, and when it was worth it for us to strike v. when we probably wouldnt be very competitive. He was always helpful while always being honest and realistic and offering us much-needed perspective.He was also helpful with the many little things about this process that make it so daunting-- he was able to help recommend us mortgage lenders and home insurance providers, talk to us about whether or not to do a pre-purchase inspection, and weigh the risks and benefits of waiving contingencies, etc. Especially in the COVID-19 environment, we were very nervous and he was able to calm our fears. Every step of the way, he walked us through the process and used his considerable experience to make sure that we felt fully informed. He is incredibly responsive and answers emails around the clock. And, hes hilarious and fun, and touring homes with him was always a joy. His assistant, Sahil, is also excellent and super helpful.We highly recommend Herman without hesitation. Were proud first-time homeowners and we have Herman to thank for that.

Herman is an amazing agent! He represented my husband and I during a purchase transaction in Pleasant Hill. He is very savvy about the real estate market and is very connected with other agents in the area. He was able to find out about homes that would be coming on the market, and we were able to tour the home we purchased prior to it being listed. This gave us a key advantage over other buyers, and ultimately got us the home we wanted. He is incredibly hard working (Im not sure if he even sleeps!) often working until the wee hours of the morning to draft an offer. Buying a home is a stressful process, but Herman did a great job of keeping us focused on our goals. His team is a pleasure to work with; everyone from his office staff to his recommended home inspectors were extremely trust worthy. If youre looking for a knowledgeable, hard-working, enthusiastic realtor, look no further!

Herman is fantastic! We recently purchased our first home with his help and couldnt have asked for a better agent. He was responsive, positive, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process.While working with Herman was great I also got the sense he adds A LOT of value behind the scenes in ways we, as buyers, couldnt see. He was able to get our offer considered (even though it was submitted after the cut off date) and smoothed out the closing process with the lender.Anyone who works with Herman should consider themselves very lucky!

Im so happy we chose Herman to represent us both in the buying and selling our home in San Francisco. Herman has many years of experience and its evident in his work. He is smart, reliable and just fun to work with.Through many months of house hunting in a crazy market Herman and his team were with us the entire time quickly getting back to our questions, advising us without pressure and with a sense of humor. We started off the process without a real focus, not knowing exactly which neighborhood or what city for that matter we wanted to raise our growing family. After working with Herman we were able to zero in on the perfect home in our dream neighborhood. Once we closed our dream home, we had to turn around and sell our condo.The turnaround time in which Herman and his team were able to get on the market was incredible, getting staging, marketing materials and a website. Herman personally hosted all the open houses, sending us detailed notes on potential buyers. It really was premium service. The results: generated solid offers above asking after one weekend of open house. We accepted and closed quickly making a transition to our new home without the stress of dealing with 2 mortgages. I should mention this was before Thanksgiving break, the stock market took a dive and the air was filled with smoke from the camp fires. Our home really stood out above the rest in such a uncertain market. Herman delivers. Its no wonder hes one of the top agents in the Bay Area.Thank you Herman and team. Youve made our 2018 in our dream home possible!

Herman is very knowledgeable of the market and will hustle for his clients. Its great to have a top agent on your side that everyone seems to know (Herman is very popular). Herman helped us with the purchase of our new home and sale of the old one. I was impressed with his ability to listen and level of patience with demanding clients. I would highly recommend!

Herman was a gem of a Yelp find four years ago, when I was first starting to look to buy a property in San Francisco. Hes helped me both buy and sell successfully and expeditiously in a real estate market that can otherwise be frustrating to predict and maneuver. I doubt there are many who are as in tune with Bay Area real estate tips and trends as he is.Herman is sweet and sassy, charismatic and caring. Hes responsive and a great negotiator. He puts in the time and effort to get you the best outcome for your transaction--all with a smile and a flair that is unabashedly his own.

Herman is the best real estate agent that I know. He knows everything and everyone in the real estate world. Available to answer any question, day or night. He has great energy and fun to talk to. Hes been endlessly patient with me and my husband as we have had a lot of questions. A friend of mine had bought a house with Herman a few years ago, and also had a great experience with him. I recommend him HIGHLY!

Herman knows his stuff!!! He is so knowledgeable about the Oakland market and really helped steer my daughter to the wonderful home she closed on today - right where she wanted to be location wise. He is so easy to work with, funny and warm. I highly recommend him!

As a first time home buyer, I couldnt have had an easier experience than working with Herman. He is incredibly intuitive and knowledgeable. He knows SF inside out! Hermans know-how made home shopping stress-free and enjoyable. Herman is high energy and always responsive to questions and strategies. When it come time to sell and/or buy home #2, I will definitely call Herman.

Herman is the best! My fiancée and I just purchased our first home in the East Bay and it could not have happened without him! When our first contract fell through due to terrible inspection results, we were deflated and wary about going back on the hunt! Especially since we had a somewhat narrow time frame to find a home. But Herman kept us going, and we ended up finding a home that we love! If you go with Herman, youll be sure to get instant street cred at every open house you visit just by dropping his name! He is super knowledgeable and very quick to respond. When you see Herman negotiate youll be very happy that hes on your team!

Herman made our first home purchase in the Bay Area a magical experience. We were able to secure an OFF market home because of Herman’s exclusive top agent network. His extensive level of knowledge, and enormous bank of resources solved every problem that came in front of us. No matter the time of day, Herman was available to us around the clock, literally! He redefined what it means to go above and beyond. It was a true blessing, working with Herman. We are so happy with our new home, and can thank no one other then the man who made it all possible. Thanks Herman!

Herman is awesome. He is so reliable and punctual. He works very hard with quick communication. We come back to him again and again because we couldnt find anybody better. He does more than what you ask. You can not go wrong with him. I highly recommend him to anybody that needs an real estate agent to work with you as a team.

My son lives in SF and was looking to buy his first home in the city. He was referred to Herman Chan by several friends and colleagues. They hit it off after their first meeting. My son discussed his findings with me and oh, I was shocked at the prices - I live in Seattle. I was skeptical about his agent at first but in subsequent emails, I realized Herman knows his stuff and is very helpful to my son in his search and the final negotiations for his dream condo. I visited the condo in Alamo Park area and was quite impressed - though still shocked at $1000/square foot price tag. The relief came when the appraisal values it at $785,000 and we paid only $640,000. I finally met Herman in person when I was in SF. I think his professionalism, breath of experience and his dedication to his clients needs are the keys to his success as the top producing agent with his real estate company. I do highly recommend Herman Chan to be your real estate broker. Enjoy your experience with Herman - he is definitely not your average realtor!!! Hes the BEST - hope he can help YOU too!!!

I highly recommend Herman to anyone considering buying a home in the Bay Area.I was a first-time home buyer and new to East Bay, looking for what a lot of people wanted—a place close to BART and freeways, in a safe neighborhood, and walking distance to shops and restaurants (all within my limited budget). After listening closely to my wants and needs, Herman knew it would be a challenge in the Bay Area’s competitive housing market. Some things simply do not exist together here. With the assistance of Herman and his network of professionals, I was able move in to a place within three months. His outstanding customer service made the whole buying process a smooth experience. He always responded promptly to my phone calls and emails, and he would go above and beyond answering any questions and concerns that I had. During the closing period, Herman was proactive and solution-oriented. When issues came up, I felt glad that he was in my corner. It really was a pleasure having Herman as my real-estate agent!Update 1/13/18: I recently had the opportunity to work with Herman Chan again. He helped me sell the same condo that I purchased with him a few years ago. I could not have been happier with the experience! Working with Herman and his team is a pleasure.They were able to work with my tight schedule and still exceed my financial goals/expectations. I was very impressed by the way Herman marketed my home (outstanding website, pictures, and open house) and the way he leveraged his network to start bringing in offers before the property was even on the MLS! I highly recommend working with Herman Chan to anyone looking to work with the best realtor in the Bay Area!

Finding and buying a house can be a very stressful experience. Herman was incredible throughout the entire process. He really took the time to get to know us, in order to find out what kind of house would be right for us. After finding the perfect place, he walked us through the entire purchasing process. Herman was always there for us with advice and guidance, while also making sure that our wishes came first. Whenever issues arose (such as some plumbing problems just before the sale closed) Herman was there to fix things. Simply having Herman in our corner reduced our stress level incredibly.Its amazing to watch Herman work. Hes incredibly friendly and personable, but when it comes to work, hes exceptionally focused and dedicated. Hes also very knowledgable in all areas of home purchasing, ranging from knowing the neighborhoods and what we could expect from them, to knowing the intricacies of the (quite frankly, insane) Bay Area housing market, to the issues we may face with our 100+ year old purchase and how to address them early. It was very comforting to have someone like that in our corner.In working with Herman you will have an talented realtor, a dedicated advisor, and a good friend. I highly recommend him.

Herman was awesome to work with. He understood our needs and was very patient in finding the perfect home within my price range. When it came to closing and getting things done he had a bunch of resources at his disposal and was very responsive. He guided us through the whole process and with his positive attitude reminded us to have fun! I am not looking to sell or buy again soon, but when I do I have no doubt that I will be contacting Herman!

I had the great pleasure of meeting Herman Chan during one of my many visits to the Bay Area.It was a completely chance encounter. He was hosting an open house in the same condominium building that a family member lived in on Nob Hill.He immediately struck me as the consummate professional who had absolute technical mastery of his profession.He is additionally gifted in terms of superb interpersonal skills. I was to subsequently discover that he is an exceptional human being who is very kind, caring, generous, and compassionate, for others.When my Uncles health deteriorated, it necessitated a move for him to an assisted living situation. He had lived in this building for forty years. I was living on the other side of the Continent with a crazy work and travel schedule. My responsibilities were centered mainly in eastern North America, Canada , and Europe. Herman became my go to person for the sale of my Uncles penthouse condominium. He seamlessly assumed the role of super hero for our family. I instantly realized my first impressions were correct and that he did not become the top Realtor in the Bay Area without good reason. His speed to market and efficiency in discharging all of the prerequisites in what was a complex listing was simply breathtaking. He would track me down regardless of where I was to update me on all developments. He could not have been kinder to my Uncle or more constantly reassuring to our family. He was relentless in utilizing and driving every marketing force to get results. When something was not working , Herman literally reinvented the wheel. His personal drive never faltered for one second. His mission was to secure a sale as time was of the essence. Even the most casual of observers would have realized that failure is not an option for Herman. He did secure that sale, and in record time! For his professionalism, dedication, drive, marketing prowess, and exceptional human skills, including the kindness and compassion he displayed for my Uncles difficult situation, our family shall be eternally grateful to him. Apart from the branding prowess of one of the best names in Real Estate, he also has an exceptional team. Being a perfectionist. Herman would not have it any other way. Heather Abbey was magnificent in the whole process. She is equally gifted and possesses all of the essential characteristics and attributes of the quintessentially successful Realtor. She is also a lovely person. The H and H team delivered big time for us even when the chips were really down and we were not holding a great hand. I could not more strongly endorse Herman and his team for delivering required results. He is simply a larger than life character who is superb at a job he loves. Having sold multiple properties in multiple jurisdictions, in my opinion, he has no equal.Sarah H

Herman gets the job done. He is a pleasure to work with. He is responsible, responsive, and reliable. Herman helped me buy my first home. I knew very little about the home buying process prior to working with Herman, he was patient and quickly brought me up to speed. He is completely in the know when it comes to real estate in the bay area. There is no doubt if/when it comes to finding my next place Herman is who I will call and Im happy to say I didnt just find a real estate agent for life but also a new bud! Thanks Herman!

Herman is the best! From start to finish of our house hunt, Herman was there for us all the way. In addition to being professional, responsive and funny, he holds a wealth of knowledge, experience and resources, and is highly regarded in the industry. Herman is a great advisor, communicator and creative thinker! During our search, Herman had lots of wonderful ideas. He suggested other areas that we had not considered (but actually ended up moving there), seamlessly stayed on top of correspondences with all parties involved (including a difficult loan agent), creatively structured our offers to have more appeal, and guided us through the process of purchasing a home.Buying a home is a major life event. Herman is very straightforward. He will tell you what you NEED to hear, not what you want to hear. But if youre serious about buying or selling your house, listen and trust Herman.

I first met Herman five years ago when he helped me and my husband with our first home purchase. As the first-time home buyer, we had a lot of questions and didn’t know what we want. Herman was very patient and knowledgeable about San Francisco and East Bay markets. He helped us nailed down our choices with in few weeks. We were able to put a competitive bid for our first house (which received11 bids!) in 2009.Herman helped us again sold and purchase houses within 6 weeks (concurrently) last year. We had to sell our first house in order to have the down payment to close our second house. From the very beginning, he was able to help us submit a contingency offer, negotiated with the buyer. He also helped us get in touch with a potential buyer and helped us sold the house quickly without going through moving out and renting another place, staging, fixing our old house. It was crazy 6 weeks but I was very surprised that everything went well – because of his pay attention to details and planning skills.I have been always amazed by how late and how hard he works, as well as how much he knows about the housing market. He is fun and enthusiastic, and he helped me and my family landed in a house that we are very happy to live in right now! I recommended him to help with my friend who just closed his condo, too!Give him a call or write him an e-mail if you are thinking about buying / selling – you won’t regret!

It was truly a great pleasure working with Herman. His experience, charisma, professionalism and network makes the difference; specially if you have a very tide deadline and challenges. I highly recommend Herman to make your dreams possible.

Herman was the listing agent for our house in Oakland and we were lucky to work with him. We found him on Yelp, called him in the morning and he was able to meet us in the afternoon well-prepared despite his busy schedule. We interviewed 5 agents total. Things that made Herman stood out from others were his enthusiasm, honesty, knowledge and responsiveness. We had agent who literally said I will list whenever price you want because I want you to be happy. As a seller, we all want the top dollar and sometimes were being unrealistic. Herman was not afraid to tell us his opinion straight and put us back on the right track. He responded to all the texts and emails promptly, no matter its early in the morning or late at night. He was always on top of everything. We needed to travel out of the country shortly after the listing went on market. He prepared all the paperwork that was necessary before our trip. Selling our house wouldnt be as smooth and easy without Hermans help. We highly recommended Herman to everyone.

Do you want to have the painless experience buying a house then you should contact Herman Chan. My family are so grateful for our amazing journey with him. He is a genius in real estate . From day one he took over this big responsibility and delivered finding us a home without any hesitation and did a extraordinary job till the day we got the key. He was always available within minutes if we had a question or concern and helped us have the best experience moving in to our dream home . I would recommend him 110%...Herman is so successful, happy and positive guy and makes impossible for you possible.Thank youAzi Shakeri

Highly recommend. Herman is extremely knowledgable, very diligent, detail oriented, flexible to our needs, and went above and beyond to guide us through the entire process.

In this market, choosing to work with the right agent is critical. Herman Chan exemplifies the traits that make him a top producing real estate agent. His attention to detail, tireless work ethic, and excellent communication skills ensure that his clients are always taken care of and put in a position to accomplish their real estate goals. In addition to offering expert guidance in all things real estate, Herman is an all around great person and truly cares for every client.

We were so pleased to work with a great agent like Herman. He was incredibly responsive and extremely helpful for new homebuyers such as ourselves. He answered all of our questions completely, and not to mention very quickly! It was a relief knowing that he was there anytime we needed help.The Bay Area market can be challenging and overwhelming, but he guided us through it like a pro. We were able to secure a place on only our 2nd bid and we could not be more pleased.If youre in the hunt for a new home, I would confidently recommend Herman to get the job done.

Herman helped my husband and me buy our first condo in 2010 in San Francisco. The first thing we appreciated was that Herman was not one of those agents who meets you for five minutes and pretends to know everything about you and exactly what you want in a house. Instead, he took the time to get to know us, showed us different options, and explained his perspective on the trade-offs we were making. We looked for six months and often did a lot of research online flagging properties for him to get his input. Every property we visited with Herman was carefully vet by him before we toured it. Often, hed do a walk-through of the home/condo before we were scheduled to, would review the disclosures, and have a lot of detailed commentary and input about the property. Herman is an incredible asset to have as a home buyer. He prides himself on providing the best customer experience for a process that is full of problems. Ive since recommended Herman to my parents, their friends and my friends and nobody has been disappointed.

Herman was an indispensable guide to Bay Area real estate. I am certain that we would not be in our wonderful home if it werent for his help. Hes driven, knowledgable and a lovely person to work with. I cant recommend him highly enough. If youre reading this, do yourself a favor and stop looking for an agent and just get out there with Herman.

Herman has helped various members of my family successfully find and buy 4 homes in the Bay Area in up and down markets. He knows his stuff, he makes you feel like your search is the only one he is doing, and he is on top of all the details. Highly recommend!

Herman was engaging, easy to work with, quick to move and get the house on the market. He has an awesome team of house stagers and repairmen who work fast and produce results that help sell the house. We had a unique location (across from four- unit apartments) so while the house itself was a beautiful corner lot, it was not the easiest to sell. I would definitely use his services again.

Herman was an absolute DREAM to work with. He is incredibly hardworking, knowledgable and helpful. He was very responsive during our entire home-buying process and answered all of our questions (we were first-time home-buyers and we had A LOT of questions!). I could not recommend him more!

I cannot rave enough about the care and service weve received with Herman as our agent in buying our new home in Oakland, CA!! He is simply the best real estate agent you can imagine, but first Ill do this review in my usual pros and cons style and then gush more about Herman below with specific examples of how hes helped us ...PROS:- extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE about everything real estate-related in the Bay Area (decades of living and working in this area mean Herman really is omniscient when it comes to real estate!)- very RESPONSIVE almost to a fault (answering emails and calls at all hours of the day and night--the man does not sleep! He is constantly working to make sure his clients are taken care of in every way)- excellent NEGOTIATING SKILLS with other agents to make sure you come out on top, whether youre buying or selling- super FRIENDLY, caring, and truly looking out for your best interests when house hunting and when closing the deal--hes not just your agent but also your friend, counselor, adviser, role model (yeah, I kinda want to be like Herman when I grow up!)CONS:- none at all. Seriously not one single thing wrong with this wonderful agent!And here are a couple examples of how Herman has gone above-and-beyond for us in our house hunt:- when we came out to the Bay Area from DC, we had no clue what we were doing. Herman sent us detailed emails with links to resources to look over. He asked us all the right questions to help us narrow down our search and figure out what made the most sense for our situation.- once we had narrowed down our desired areas, Herman made sure to scour all the listings and made sure we were able to visit all of the places that might be a good fit (including places that hadnt hit the market yet because of his incredible network and good relationships with other agents in the area)- the adorable turn-of-the-century Victorian we decided to make an offer on is a bit of a fixer upper--Herman made sure our inspection was very thorough and incredibly helpful (again, he knows everything and everybody so we had the best service for each aspect of our purchase)- Herman knew how to negotiate and actually managed to get us a great deal on our home, despite this being a total sellers market these days! (Hes a miracle worker!)- when issues popped up with the house as we got close to closing, Herman was quick to meet with plumbers, spend days of his time making sure everything was taken care of and perfect before our move in. Herman is a totally handsome, super dapper and suave man but he isnt afraid to wade through the mud (literally) to make sure sewer-lateral and other work is in compliance for his clients! Omg we could never have gotten to closing without Herman going above-and-beyond for us!!- Herman is always doing a ton of things behind the scenes that you may not even know about--in our case, he had purchased us a warranty on the appliances in our home. We didnt even know about it until we were potentially needing to have some repairs done and he was like, Oh, you have a warranty on that--I got it for you a while ago. WHAT?! The man is amazing and always looking out for you in every way!- even well after weve moved in and are settling in our home, Herman continues to check on us to make sure everything is going well. He has set us up with contractors, handymen/women, given us advice on things that we can do to add value to our home. He truly is a friend as well as an agent. We love Herman!I am so grateful that weve been able to work with Herman. We recommend him to anybody we know who is selling or buying in the Bay Area. Herman is simply the best!!

Herman is my go-to trusted advisor and connection for real estate in the Bay Area. Representing sellers and buyer requires very special communication skills, market knowledge, technical expertise and follow thru tenacity. Herman is that rare Realtor that has them all along with a sincere desire to help his clients be successful. You will be partnering with one of the very best when you work Herman! Rick Raduziner, Broker - Sierra Sothebys Int. Realty

We were thrilled to work with Herman in the purchase of our new home last summer and found him to be the consummate professional - responsive, detail oriented, and well-informed. We loved his enthusiasm would highly recommend Herman for anyone interested in a trustworthy and reliable real estate professional. We look forward to working with Herman in the future when it comes time again to buy or sell.

Herman was easy to get a hold of and showed us properties that suited my wants and style. He is extremely organized and very very honest which is hard to find these days. Most realtors are trying to sell you on anything. This guy knows the San Francisco/ Berkley real estate market inside and out. Totally will recommend him to my associates.

We are very satisfied with Herman and all the services he provided us in a timely manner for the purchase of our house in San Leandro, CA. He was very easy to reach any time of the day and night and provided the needed information very quickly. He is very knowledgeable as he is approachable. If I am in need of another real estate, I will seek him again.

Herman assisted in selling our home the beginning of the year. It could not have been a more smooth transaction. He was knowledgeable about every part of the transaction and helped explain any parts we had questions on. Highly recommended.

I never thought I would write a raving review about a real estate agent but Herman was a true pleasure to work with and excels at his job. No wonder hes the top agent at Eastbay Southebys. What sets Herman apart is his personality, integrity, and work ethic. He brought high energy yet had a calming presence and a great sense of humor. Thats a priceless combination in any stressful situation, such as selling and buying a house.We were under a time crunch not only to sell our house in the Berkeley/Oakland Hills but to also find another house to live in before the sale. Herman helped us with both. The timing had to be just right. Our house for sale was a rather unique house, not just in build but because it was so heavy in whole house automation and other tech-heavy aspects. We needed an agent who was tech savvy, active in social media, had international reach, and able to communicate what could potentially be a turn-off to buyers in a positive light. We also needed someone who had good connections to take care of the staging and landscaping for us. Herman had the whole package.I am so glad we met Herman and he was able to represent us. I would highly recommend him in an heartbeat! Hes fabulous. Youve gotta love an agent who is great at his job and makes you laugh!

Herman. Is. The. Best. Its that simple. He was our real estate agent when my husband and I sold our condo AND also when we bought a new house. Herman was on top of everything - hes efficient, smart, positive, knows the business, knows how to prioritize and keeping things moving.He was the one who spotted what would be our new (dream) house - and then talked us through our bid, kept track of paperwork, went out of his way to keep ahead of the details that would otherwise overwhelm a first time buyer/seller, even arranging to have a toilet fixed that broke a day before the condo went on sale. I blinked and the problem was solved.Im not sure Herman sleeps and Ive never seen him without a cup of PhilZ coffee, but however he does it (passion, I think), his energy never flags. You would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated, problem-solving, taking-action (if thats a word) real estate agent. He was always available on email/text for updates on the sales and to answer questions. Herman made one of the most potentially stressful endeavors; house selling/buying - fun and EASY, if you can believe that. Everything feels as though its in safe hands with him!

The best decision we ever made was choosing Herman to help buy our first home. As our home search processes unfolded we discovered many colleagues and friends who had worked with him before and all raved about him too! We had quite the Herman fan club going (little does he know). Aside from being someone you cant wait to spend time with, Herman was our filet mignon in a sea of bologna. He had patience with us and listened to all our needs, finding us the perfect listings to go see and ultimately our perfect home in San Francisco. Herman did a fantastic job in making sure were taking all the right steps and focusing our attentions at the right times. Once we found a home, he worked even harder to make sure we checked all the boxes, never once leaving any detail out. Finding a home in San Francisco can be tough and challenging, but Herman always saw the glass as half full. A joy to work with to say the least! He put a smile on our face with every email and call. He is a part of the family now and we cant wait to buy our next home with him too once our family grows!

Herman is a true professional. I would highly recommend using him for all your real estate needs. We worked with him to both buy and sell our home, and on both ends he made the experience as painless as possible.

Wish I could write a book about how awesome Herman is! Very responsive, patient, attentive, knowledgeable, realistic and absoustely HILARIOUS! Did I mention he was hilarious? LOL. Thats just naming a few of his amazing qualities. Purchasing a home is extremely stressful! There were a few times that I wanted to give up and just say forget it. ESPECIALLY in the Bay Area market. But thanks to Herman being genuinely a great human being, I was able to remain calm and get my piece of the American Dream and purchase a beautiful home. I am forever grateful for the countless emails that he responded to when I was up panicking at 1:00am and he literally would respond 4 minutes later! Sometimes I couldnt believe he was still awake! Im glad he wasnt pushy and kinda let me take the lead and then when my ideas would fail he would be right there to figure out our next direction. Im not big on writing reviews but I felt that if I didnt write one somebody else would miss out on the amazing experience that is Herman Chan! Is it possible to love your realtor? Because I love mine!

Herman is - hands down! - the best youll ever work with. Informative, kind, hilarious, and patient, Herman keeps your best interest at heart always.

A great realtor to work with. Very patient, detail and responsive. Would highly recommend him to anyone that is in the Market.

Herman is a fantastic Real Estate Agen. He was a great partner in our home search process. He is very patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, super responsive 24X7. Highly recommend him!

Herman is a top notch Broker. Extremely professional! Very smooth transaction.

Herman is a TOP notch real estate agent, as a mortgage lender this is critical on making the selling or buying process as smooth as possible. Herman is focused on the service to his clients.

I worked for Herman this week. Hes a great Guy and he would be my choice for a Realtor. Hes got great attention to detail and a very good listener to boot!Ray Triola, Triola Plumbing.

I was able to accomplish the full purchase/closing process electronically eliminating the need for inconvenient, in-person office visits - important since I was an out-of-town buyer. Herman convinced me to bid on a property I thought I had no chance of getting, and I got it! What more can I say?

I was hesitant at first about becoming a homeowner but Herman made the process easy and fun. He seemed to know exactly what I was looking for and has an impeccable sense of style in houses (and most everything else). I found a place I love and have been in it ever since. I cant imagine living anywhere else, and its thanks to Herman!Je suis aussi professeur de français et je peux vous dire que son français est excellent! Si vous êtes francophone ou vous aimez simplement parler français, Herman vous le parlera volontiers!

Best realtor in the Bay Area !

I was fortunate to realize that Herman Chan, as my real estate agent, his professionalism and unique vision allowed me to buy an ideal house with great value. His enthusiasm for work and sincerity to guests are the inevitable result of his success! Thank him very, very much!