Alexandra Zhou - San Jose, California

Yilong Geng

We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Alex! She is incredibly knowledgeable about market conditions and was great at pointing out the pros and cons of the houses we toured. With her guidance, we became much clearer about our criteria and what we truly wanted in a home.

Her experience really shone through, especially in identifying rare opportunities that matched our needs. During the bidding process, Alex demonstrated outstanding communication skills with the listing agents and provided invaluable advice. The house we ended up buying came with an incredibly unconventional bidding process, where the listing agent was completely unresponsive. Despite the challenges, Alex’s keen judgment and deep understanding of the process helped us secure our dream home—even after the seller had initially agreed to accept another offer!

Alex exceeded all our expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, experienced, and dedicated real estate agent. If you want someone who truly has your best interests at heart, Alex is the one to call!

Yulong Liu

Alex helped us find our dream home in the Bay Area and I can't recommend her enough! She truly stands out in several ways:

1. Expert Eye & Knowledge: What impressed me most was Alex's ability to spot potential issues we would've completely missed. She has this incredible knack for pointing out things like settlement problems, water damage signs, or layout issues that aren't obvious to untrained eyes. Her expertise saved us from making costly mistakes multiple times.
2. Zero Pressure: In a market where FOMO is real, Alex is refreshingly different. She never pushed us to bid higher than we were comfortable with or rushed us into decisions. She let us move at our own pace, which was exactly what we needed. When we weren't ready to make an offer, she was totally cool with it - no guilt trips or pressure tactics.
3. Responsiveness: Alex was always just a text away when we need to schedule a house tour, or have questions about a disclosure. Her response time was incredible - whether it was late evening or weekend, she was there for us. This made such a difference in the fast-moving Bay Area market.
4. Professional Negotiation Skills: Once we found our house, Alex's negotiation skills really shined. She kept in constant communication with the seller's agent, giving us real-time updates and adjusting our strategy accordingly. Her approach helped us secure our home without overbidding.

If you're looking for an agent who'll actually put your interests first and make the whole house-hunting process less stressful, Alex is your person. You absolutely won't regret working with her - we sure didn't! She's the perfect mix of professional expertise and genuine care for her clients.

Guang Y.

When I began my search for my dream home in the highly competitive San Francisco Bay Area real estate market back in 2021, I knew I needed a realtor who could combine expertise, dedication, and a personal touch. That’s precisely what I found in Alexandra Zhou.

Throughout our three-year journey together, from 2021 to 2024, Alexandra’s unwavering dedication and support never ceased to amaze me. Her keen eye for detail was invaluable during property visits, as she pointed out potential issues or concerns that I might have otherwise overlooked.

What truly sets Alexandra apart, however, is her commitment to professionalism and honesty. Her in-depth knowledge of the local market and her dedication to staying current with the latest trends and regulations ensured that I was always making informed decisions. And in situations where she may not have been licensed to offer specific professional advice, she communicated this openly and honestly, going above and beyond to provide alternative resources to keep me on track.

In 2024, after three years of searching, it was Alexandra’s expertise, perseverance, and personal touch that ultimately led me to get my dream home. More than just a realtor, she became a true partner in my home-buying journey, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her unwavering support throughout the years.

I wholeheartedly recommend Alexandra Zhou. With her by your side, you can trust that you’re in capable hands, no matter how long the journey may take.

Delphine Chang

Alex helped us buy our first home last month! We started searching for a house last September, and Alex has been incredibly supportive and patient throughout this journey. We highly recommend her!

We researched for a few months before we began house hunting, and Alex taught us a lot on top of that. For each house we visited, she always informed us of the advantages and disadvantages, allowing us to make our own decisions. Although our choices in the Bay Area were limited, Alex'sdeep knowledge of the market helped us better define our needs and understand what was easy to fix or change. She focused on our happiness and comfort in our new home the most and helped us calibrate our needs.

She also spent several hours guiding us through the initial disclosures we reviewed and answered many of our questions. Alex knows the South Bay market very well, thanks to her many clients and strong connections in real estate. She often provided us with excellent comparables of house sold prices before they were listed on MLS, as houses usually take a month to close. This was very helpful during our bidding process, especially since the market this year was quite hot. Prices from the previous month were often no longer applicable.

Alex gave us plenty of space and time to think and rest but was always very responsive whenever we needed her. She also helped us prepare multiple offers and double-checked for any small mistakes. She kept in close contact with the listing agents and provided us with more insights into all the houses we were interested in bidding on. There were a few times when we hesitated, but Alex always respected our choices and was very patient with us. She also helped us negotiate with the seller regarding closing dates and prices. We feel very lucky to have had Alex as our real estate agent. We enjoyed working with her immensely!

Kane Lee

We just bought our second home with Alex’s great help!

About 6 years ago, Alex helped us buy our first home. That was a great experience and we were so impressed by her work. Over the years, she has been our trusted resource for all matters related to our home, and we were never disappointed.

When we were ready to buy a second home, choosing to work with Alex was an easy decision. She is the best agent we have ever seen. And once again, her expertise, extensive professional network, and the amazing skills in price negotiation left us so impressed!

We feel so lucky to have Alex by our side when to purchase a home and will recommend her without any reservations!

Shuo Wang

TLDR: Go with Alex, you won’t regret it.

Alex navigated us through the complex and daunting process of home purchase and helped us locate an ideal place to live in a short period of time in this hot market. As others have mentioned in the comments, you can count on her professionalism, knowledge, efficiency and patience to find the properties that best suit your needs.

Alex stands out in the following areas:

1. Coaching: Alex is undoubtedly very much in the know about the SF Bay Area market dynamics. If you are a first-time buyer like us, instead of directly pouring listings and recommendations over your head, she will teach you how to shape your requirements, do research on listings, and find hidden tricky points from the disclosures. She might also have a “test run” with you to feel the rhythm of the offer making. In the end you will not only get a nice property but also become fluent with the entire process.

2. "No-push" advising: Alex will prepare you for house hunting, so you can control your pace. You will not feel any pressure or FOMO from her, but whenever you find a listing you like, she is there to discuss it. Alex will list out all the pros and cons of a house for you, offer suggestions if you need them, and keep you in a balanced state of mind. In the end you can be confident that you will always make well-informed decisions.

3. Close follow-ups during offer making: Unlike the rather peaceful house hunting phase, in the offer competition, Alex will closely follow up with the LAs to get you first-hand progress as quickly as possible and adjust strategy on-the-fly with you to increase winning chance. This last-minute step can be critical to catch the deal and shorten the time spent in the entire house finding process.

If you are looking for someone who really cares about your housing needs, contact Alex.

Jialu Zhao

Alex is the best realtor! She truly cares about the client and wants to help her client to find the home! I was so lucky to have Alex as my realtor and with her help, I bought my first house with a great deal. She shared all the informations she knows about different houses and took me to see a lot of different houses. She answered all my questions very fast and helped me with any concerns that I have. She is very familiar with the bay area housing market. Since this is my first time buying a house and she helped me not only with house hunting but also any loan questions also some move in questions. I reached out to Alex about any questions that I have about the house and she was always able to find a solution for me. I really appreciate her help! I would highly recommend Alex and she is a very knowledge, professional and experienced realtor.

Liu Tong

Excellent and Non-Pushy Service - A Big Thanks to Alex!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Alex in purchasing a house in the Bay Area, and I must say that her professionalism and non-pushy approach were truly commendable. From the very beginning, Alex took the time to understand my requirements, preferences, and budget constraints.

Throughout the entire process, Alex demonstrated exceptional expertise and knowledge about the real estate market in the Bay Area. She guided me through each step, patiently answering all my questions and providing valuable insights that helped me make informed decisions. Her attention to detail and thoroughness in explaining every aspect of the home-buying process were impressive.

One of the most refreshing aspects of working with Alex was her non-pushy demeanor. She genuinely cared about finding the right home for me, rather than pressuring me into making a quick decision. She understood that purchasing a house is a significant investment and encouraged me to take my time, ensuring that I felt comfortable and confident with each decision I made.

Alex's dedication and responsiveness were outstanding. She promptly returned my calls and emails, addressing any concerns or inquiries I had. Her professionalism shone through in her ability to negotiate on my behalf, resulting in a successful and smooth transaction.

Thanks to Alex's guidance and expertise, I am now a happy homeowner in the Bay Area. I couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent to assist me with this important milestone in my life. I highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and non-pushy real estate agent who genuinely cares about their clients' needs.