We were first time home buyers looking to buy for the first time in the San Francisco condo market. Given... read moreWe were first time home buyers looking to buy for the first time in the San Francisco condo market. Given our lack of experience, we were looking for an agent that would help guide us through this competitive market during COVID. We’re super glad that we made the perfect choice with Deborah.

We were blown away with how incredibly knowledgeable, competent, and responsive Deborah was. No matter when we had a question, Deborah responded within minutes and was able to fit in time to have quick phone calls with us to not only answer our questions, but also explain the details of whatever we were asking. She definitely also had patience for my never ending list of questions, which was really appreciated, even though we’re sure she was really busy all the time.

Deborah helped handle so much of the process for us, besides just finding us listings and taking us to showings, she also met with us in depth to explain the paperwork we needed to sign, recommended inspections for us to do, helped us understand what future repair work would be needed, explained to us the details of home insurance, and much more. She really demonstrated her experience time after time, as she understood the details of many nuances of San Francisco’s markets, buildings, codes, etc, that wouldn’t be immediately apparent through self-research.

Deborah also never made us feel like she would drop the ball, as she was always available and would quickly update us with new information as soon as it became available, which is extremely important in the fast-moving, real-time SF real estate market. She not only made sure she always did her end of the job correctly, but she also made sure to keep our lender, title company, inspectors, insurance agent, etc on schedule as well to make sure the whole closing process and deal went smoothly (which it did in the end).

Lastly, despite Deborah being very serious and to-the-point with her work, she always felt very warm and kind to us and we never felt hesitant to chat with her.

I honestly wish everyone I worked with was as on top of things as Deborah was! You would definitely not be making a mistake choosing her as your agent to buy in San Francisco. read less

We were first time home buyers looking to buy for the first time in the San Francisco condo market. Given... read moreWe were first time home buyers looking to buy for the first time in the San Francisco condo market. Given our lack of experience, we were looking for an agent that would help guide us through this competitive market during COVID. We're super glad that we made the perfect choice with Deborah.We were blown away with how incredibly knowledgeable, competent, and responsive Deborah was. No matter when we had a question, Deborah responded within minutes and was able to fit in time to have quick phone calls with us to not only answer our questions, but also explain the details of whatever we were asking. She definitely also had patience for my never ending list of questions, which was really appreciated, even though we're sure she was really busy all the time.Deborah helped handle so much of the process for us, besides just finding us listings and taking us to showings, she also met with us in depth to explain the paperwork we needed to sign, recommended inspections for us to do, helped us understand what future repair work would be needed, explained to us the details of home insurance, and much more. She really demonstrated her experience time after time, as she understood the details of many nuances of San Francisco's markets, buildings, codes, etc, that wouldn't be immediately apparent through self-research. Deborah also never made us feel like she would drop the ball, as she was always available and would quickly update us with new information as soon as it became available, which is extremely important in the fast-moving, real-time SF real estate market. She not only made sure she always did her end of the job correctly, but she also made sure to keep our lender, title company, inspectors, insurance agent, etc on schedule as well to make sure the whole closing process and deal went smoothly (which it did in the end).Lastly, despite Deborah being very serious and to-the-point with her work, she always felt very warm and kind to us and we never felt hesitant to chat with her.I honestly wish everyone I worked with was as on top of things as Deborah was! You would definitely not be making a mistake choosing her as your agent to buy in San Francisco. read less

Deborah is quite simply the agent that you want by your side. Her understanding of the SF market is outstanding,... read moreDeborah is quite simply the agent that you want by your side. Her understanding of the SF market is outstanding, her insights are incredibly informative and her ability to wrangle as well as lead the multiple stakeholders involved in the real estate process creates peace of mind. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found her and I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for an agent that is excellent in every way. read less

Deborah is fantastic! She helped me sell a property in Potrero Hill that had several complex factors that she... read moreDeborah is fantastic! She helped me sell a property in Potrero Hill that had several complex factors that she navigated gracefully and with persistence. She knows how to prepare and show a house, has a great network that she can leverage, and can get deals closed, even during the COVID 19 pandemic. Thank you! read less

We've been the buyer and the seller with Deborah. There's no one else we would use. She has an amazing... read moreWe've been the buyer and the seller with Deborah. There's no one else we would use. She has an amazing team to prep your house in getting the max. value for your home or advocate hard for the right house and price to make you happy. Look no further, Deborah is our go to in the San Francisco area.

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6 star broker! Deborah knows SF very well, down to the buildings, and in some cases even the units. Having... read more6 star broker! Deborah knows SF very well, down to the buildings, and in some cases even the units. Having that kind of intell at your fingertips is incredibly helpful, especially in a crazy competitive market.Her solid relationships with the broker community also means your transaction will go smoothly, as it's already built on a foundation of friendship and trust. I also relied on Deborah for a lender recommendation, where best to buy appliances, even SF's best restaurants! Amidst unprecedented and challenging times (the global pandemic CV19) she was also able to ensure we closed quickly, ahead of schedule, so that I could shelter in place in my new home. It's hard to put into words the psychic relief this has given me. Have transacted in real estate 3x and this was by far the easiest (albeit in the hardest market) and most seamless, largely due to Deborah's expertise and resolution oriented ways. Highly recommend! read less

6 star broker!

Deborah knows SF very well, down to the buildings, and in some cases even the units. Having... read more6 star broker!

Deborah knows SF very well, down to the buildings, and in some cases even the units. Having that kind of intell at your fingertips is incredibly helpful, especially in a crazy competitive market.

Her solid relationships with the broker community also means your transaction will go smoothly, as it’s already built on a foundation of friendship and trust. I also relied on Deborah for a lender recommendation, where best to buy appliances, even SF’s best restaurants!

Amidst unprecedented and challenging times (the global pandemic CV19) she was also able to ensure we closed quickly, ahead of schedule, so that I could shelter in place in my new home. It’s hard to put into words the psychic relief this has given me.

Have transacted in real estate 3x and this was by far the easiest (albeit in the hardest market) and most seamless, largely due to Deborah’s expertise and resolution oriented ways. Highly recommend! read less

Deborah is truly an incredible agent and a superb advocate! She represented me incredibly well as a buyer's agent for... read moreDeborah is truly an incredible agent and a superb advocate! She represented me incredibly well as a buyer's agent for my very first condo in SF. To say I was a bit nervous about the entire process is a bit of an understatement. However, from the very minute of my introduction to Deborah, I knew I was in good hands. She was incredibly thoughtful and thorough in helping me search for potential properties, swift to set up showings, and diligent in her perspective on each place I visited. Her knowledge of San Francisco and, in particular, the real estate market is insane. When the time came to make an offer, Deborah patiently walked me through the process and gave me truly valuable guidance. She really did make the entire ordeal so much less stressful. I absolutely love my new home and am so grateful to have found the one real estate agent I'll ever need in SF! Thanks Deborah! read less

Deborah is truly an incredible agent and a superb advocate! She represented me incredibly well as a buyer's agent for... read moreDeborah is truly an incredible agent and a superb advocate! She represented me incredibly well as a buyer's agent for my very first condo in SF. To say I was a bit nervous about the entire process is a bit of an understatement. However, from the very minute of my introduction to Deborah, I knew I was in good hands. She was incredibly thoughtful and thorough in helping me search for potential properties, swift to set up showings, and diligent in her perspective on each place I visited. Her knowledge of San Francisco and, in particular, the real estate market is insane. When the time came to make an offer, Deborah patiently walked me through the process and gave me truly valuable guidance. She really did make the entire ordeal so much less stressful. I absolutely love my new home and am so grateful to have found the one real estate agent I'll ever need in SF! Thanks Deborah! read less

Hands down, nobody can compare to Deborah! During our search for a home we met so many people that... read moreHands down, nobody can compare to Deborah! During our search for a home we met so many people that work in different niches of real estate (as well as numerous agents of course), but very few to none that we came across excel within the profession like Deborah. With all her years in the business locally, she knows it all, and without her we would have had so many unanswered questions, time lost and likely would not have honed in on the prefect place we were looking for so quickly.

As an aside, my immediate family is in real estate in Colorado, so when we set out to buy our first home we asked for a pre-screening of agents in SF that sounded good. Deborah was on the short, shortlist, and we just saw so quickly she was #1.

Highly recommend, most respected and someone you can trust! read less

We are very grateful to have had Deborah as our agent! She was great in every step of the way... read moreWe are very grateful to have had Deborah as our agent! She was great in every step of the way helping us land our new home! She educated us on the many aspects of the home buying process and advocated for us when we needed it. Her experience and professionalism have earned our highest regard and recommendation. read less

Deborah is an absolute magician! She found us our first home in SF within exactly one month of hiring her... read moreDeborah is an absolute magician! She found us our first home in SF within exactly one month of hiring her (beyond record time) that somehow satisfied every single must have on our very long list and that we are absolutely thrilled with a month after moving. Almost more impressive, however, is that she somehow made this very intense process fun and enjoyable as opposed to a panicked search for more space as we prepare for the arrival of our first child.

Deborah truly took care of us from start to finish, from pointing out that certain neighborhoods or homes would not work for us before we realized and accepted this ourselves, to driving the process forward on our behalf with constant communication throughout, to connecting us with her incredible painter and designer / colorist during the closing process so that we could have everything beautifully painted in the short window we had between closing and moving.

Deborah knows the city and the market like the back of her hand, from exactly which blocks of a neighborhood get sun to the renovations that have been done to specific houses since they last turned over. In addition to all of her knowledge and expertise, perhaps her best skill was her ability to truly listen to us and respond, which allowed our thinking and priorities to evolve quickly over the course of our month-long search and ultimately allowed us to find something we loved so quickly.

She is incredibly busy and hard-working (late night showings to early morning calls) and yet somehow always available and happy to chat. We were beyond grateful to have her 25 years of experience and connections on our side as we navigated the complex world of SF real estate, mortgages, and insurance, and could not have been happier with Deborah or our first home. read less

As a first time homebuyer I was very nervous about going through the process of buying a home in SF.... read moreAs a first time homebuyer I was very nervous about going through the process of buying a home in SF. I wanted a knowledgeable, honest and patient (willing to explain and answer my questions) realtor. Deborah was all these things. She works very hard- she was very responsive, always available to answer my questions, even overseas! I highly recommend her. read less

Deborah superseded our expectations to the millionth degree, so much so that her title "real estate agent" is a dumbing-down... read moreDeborah superseded our expectations to the millionth degree, so much so that her title "real estate agent" is a dumbing-down of how I actually feel about her service to our family. She's more like a fairy godmother who stepped into our lives and took control of a really complicated selling situation. We don't know what we would have done without her because there were certain intricacies to our sale based on a pretty damning disclosure we were going to have to make about our property (downstairs neighbors were suddenly beginning a big construction project). Deborah suggested a course of action that was ambitious but practical, and she's so clearly knowledgeable and intelligent that it was very easy to turn things over to her direction. Once the plan was in place, things started to happen magically. Her contractors and painters were over immediately (like, next-day), and every question we asked her over email or text was answered within minutes. Minutes! She appeared to meet with us multiple times and never made us feel rushed or unimportant. And like other reviewers have mentioned, she even worked on our project from her vacation!! The thing about Deborah is that you can tell she genuinely enjoys solving problems and helping families. When we eventually got an unexpected off-market offer for our condo, Deborah flexibly changed gears and took ownership over setting up the sale for us which SHE DID NOT HAVE TO DO but did out of loyalty and good faith to our newly established relationship. The execution of this off-market sale was incredibly challenging because the buyer did not use an agent of his own, so Deborah had to work with this guy who was both uninformed and arrogant. Deborah set REALLY good boundaries with him to get us the fast sale that we were looking for, and she dealt with his shenanigans in a really savvy way that impressed me to no end. This is to say that I learned new people skills from Deborah! Honestly, I just can't say enough good things about her. If you go with her, you will not be disappointed. She is the best. read less

Deborah superseded our expectations to the millionth degree, so much so that her title “real estate agent” is a dumbing-down... read moreDeborah superseded our expectations to the millionth degree, so much so that her title “real estate agent” is a dumbing-down of how I actually feel about her service to our family. She’s more like a fairy godmother who stepped into our lives and took control of a really complicated selling situation. We don’t know what we would have done without her because there were certain intricacies to our sale based on a pretty damning disclosure we were going to have to make about our property (downstairs neighbors were suddenly beginning a big construction project). Deborah suggested a course of action that was ambitious but practical, and she’s so clearly knowledgeable and intelligent that it was very easy to turn things over to her wisdom. Once the plan was in place, things started to happen magically. Her contractors and painters were over immediately (like, next-day), and every question we asked her over email or text was answered within minutes. Minutes! She appeared to meet with us multiple times and never made us feel rushed or unimportant. And like other reviewers have mentioned, she even worked on our project from her vacation!! The thing about Deborah is that you can tell she genuinely enjoys solving problems and helping families. When we eventually got an unexpected off-market offer for our condo, Deborah flexibly changed gears and took ownership over setting up the sale for us which SHE DID NOT HAVE TO DO but did out of loyalty and good faith to our newly established relationship. The execution of this off-market sale was incredibly challenging because the buyer did not use an agent of his own, so Deborah had to work with this guy who was both uninformed and arrogant. Deborah set REALLY good boundaries with him to get us the fast sale that we were looking for, and she dealt with his shenanigans in a really savvy way that impressed me to no end. This is to say that I learned new people skills from Deborah! Honestly, I just can’t say enough good things about her. If you go with her, you will not be disappointed. She is the best. read less

As a first time homebuyer I was very nervous about going through the process of buying a home in SF.... read moreAs a first time homebuyer I was very nervous about going through the process of buying a home in SF. I wanted a knowledgeable, honest and patient (willing to explain and answer my questions) realtor. Deborah was all these things. She works very hard- she was very responsive, always available to answer my questions, even overseas! I highly recommend her. read less

Deborah is great! We got referred to her through friends. She helped us buy our first condo in SF in... read moreDeborah is great! We got referred to her through friends. She helped us buy our first condo in SF in Nob Hill years ago. When we were ready to move and buy a single family home we debated on if we needed a real estate agent or we could just go through Redfin, however we are so glad we called Deborah again. Buying a house was much different than buying a condo and Deborah was so on top of everything holding our hand through each offer we made. We needed her much more than we expected. Deborah was really patient with us while we looked at houses and figured out what we wanted but when we got an offer accepted she really kept our lender and title company on schedule to close on time and made it a smooth process. She helped us envision what we could do with some fixer uppers. We would highly recommend Deborah! read less

Deborah is great! We got referred to her through friends. She helped us buy our first condo in SF in... read moreDeborah is great! We got referred to her through friends. She helped us buy our first condo in SF in Nob Hill years ago. When we were ready to move and buy a single family home we debated on if we needed a real estate agent or we could just go through Redfin, however we are so glad we called Deborah again. Buying a house was much different than buying a condo and Deborah was so on top of everything holding our hand through each offer we made. We needed her much more than we expected. Deborah was really patient with us while we looked at houses and figured out what we wanted but when we got an offer accepted she really kept our lender and title company on schedule to close on time and made it a smooth process. She helped us envision what we could do with some fixer uppers. We would highly recommend Deborah! read less

Deborah helped us purchase our first home in SF. Initially we were hesitant to contact her, as she is... read moreDeborah helped us purchase our first home in SF. Initially we were hesitant to contact her, as she is very experienced and we were not in the high-price market. Once we met her, we were glad that she was enthusiastic about working with us, even for the type of property we wanted and within our price range (in contrast, some other high-experience realtors were dismissive about our expectations). In the end, Deborah was able to get us a great property -- even better than we initially anticipated -- and within the price range we were comfortable with.

Throughout the process, Deborah was,
-- Very responsive, even on "edge-case" questions like "when are trash days", "how old is this appliance".
-- Great negotiator. She represented us well and was able to get our purchase done without a bidding war and at the price we wanted from the start.
-- There through the whole process, especially helping us with our loan company. read less

I was one of the lucky ones to have Deborah as our realtor. We met in October 2018 when we... read moreI was one of the lucky ones to have Deborah as our realtor. We met in October 2018 when we were visiting SF from New York and within 4 months of that first meeting we had found the most gorgeous spacious, two bedroom loft filled with light and in the right area that was not on the market, all thanks to Deborah. Now we are living in this beautiful big space, expecting our first child and being so happy to have trusted Deborah and let her do her magic! Beside being the most successful and hard working realtor in the Bay Area, Deborah has become a real friend to us and that is all due to her wonderful warm personality. Both me and my husband have fallen in love with Deborah, her equally intelligent and kind man and their two dogs. To this day I still thank God every day for bringing us to San Francisco, so we had the opportunity to work and fall in love with Deborah. read less

Deborah was first our agent back in 2013 when we bought our first home, and she was insightful, helpful, and... read moreDeborah was first our agent back in 2013 when we bought our first home, and she was insightful, helpful, and patient in our search. We didn't hesitate to contact her when we decided to start looking for a new place 5 years later, and it took us over a year to find our new home. She then helped us sell our first home, and everything went as smoothly as it could because Deborah is simply amazing. She is responsive, available, knowledgeable, patient, and makes home buying and selling as stress-free as it can be. We can't recommend Deborah enough! read less

Deborah was with us when we bought our first home, and we didn't hesitate to have her represent us in... read moreDeborah was with us when we bought our first home, and we didn't hesitate to have her represent us in the purchase of our second home and sale of our first. I don't know how she does it, but she is beyond responsive and available. It took us over one year to find our second home, and Deborah was nothing but patient and understanding. We can't recommend Deborah enough! read less

We bought and later sold a home in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco with Deborah. Since we relocated in... read moreWe bought and later sold a home in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco with Deborah. Since we relocated in and out of San Francisco for work, we needed to move fast on both occasions.

We were new to the city. Deborah’s experience and understanding of the local market were immensely helpful for two people unfamiliar with the SF real estate scene. She has lived in many of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, so she was always able to answer our questions with authority.

Deborah is a tough negotiator. When we found the house we knew we wanted, she was excellent at working on our behalf and advising us in a highly competitive market – and we got the house.

When it was time to sell our house and move back home, we made sure we worked with Deborah again. Since we were already on the east coast, we couldn’t be as closely involved. Deborah took care of everything, and she kept us updated all the time. She made selling our home from 3,000 miles away a breeze. read less

All the glowing reviews about Deborah Nguyen are true!We highly recommend her if you need a genuine, kindhearted realtor that... read moreAll the glowing reviews about Deborah Nguyen are true!We highly recommend her if you need a genuine, kindhearted realtor that is dedicated to you and your search.Thanks to her 25+ years experience in San Francisco, Deborah has an intimate knowledge of each neighborhood and market trend in the City. Deborah is a very kind and dedicated person that genuinely wants to find a home for you that will make you happy. We worked with Deborah for 4 months in order to find our perfect home, and it was well worth it. Deborah would patiently listen to our needs and, with straightforward candor, assess each house according to them: the good, the bad, and the ugly. During this time we met almost every weekend and her responsiveness was outstanding. At the end of the process we had some issues with a less than responsive loan company that almost lost our perfect home. Deborah wasn't just able to extend our closing date (of course), but she quickly came to our rescue (above and beyond her duties) with solid options. When we talk to new home owners we often realize how lucky we were to have found Deborah. This is our first house purchased together as a couple, and we couldn't be happier. We truly believe Deborah is the best. read less

All the glowing reviews about Deborah Nguyen are true!
We highly recommend her if you need a genuine, kindhearted realtor that... read moreAll the glowing reviews about Deborah Nguyen are true!
We highly recommend her if you need a genuine, kindhearted realtor that is dedicated to you and your search.
Thanks to her 25+ years experience in San Francisco, Deborah has an intimate knowledge of each neighborhood and market trend in the City. Deborah is a very kind and dedicated person that genuinely wants to find a home for you that will make you happy. We worked with Deborah for 4 months in order to find our perfect home, and it was well worth it. Deborah would patiently listen to our needs and, with straightforward candor, assess each house according to them: the good, the bad, and the ugly. During this time we met almost every weekend and her responsiveness was outstanding. At the end of the process we had some issues with a less than responsive loan company that almost lost our perfect home. Deborah wasn't just able to extend our closing date (of course), but she quickly came to our rescue (above and beyond her duties) with solid options. When we talk to new home owners we often realize how lucky we were to have found Deborah. This is our first house purchased together as a couple, and we couldn't be happier. We truly believe Deborah is the best. read less

Deborah was a recommendation from friends, and she delivered 110% of the experience we are now convinced everyone needs in... read moreDeborah was a recommendation from friends, and she delivered 110% of the experience we are now convinced everyone needs in the home buying process. She took the complicated matters and made them simple. She worked to understand us as buyers and sent across relevant properties and highlighted pros and cons as we went through them together. Her responsiveness was unbelievably good at times and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the San Francisco market. Her network of contacts (other realtors, lenders, etc) was particularly useful and impressive. However, the best part of the experience was the trust she established with us and the zero pressure feeling. She is amazing at reacting to her clients needs and thoughts rather than pushing her own. We highly recommend to anyone looking for a realtor! read less

Deborah was a recommendation from friends, and she delivered 110% of the experience we are now convinced everyone needs in... read moreDeborah was a recommendation from friends, and she delivered 110% of the experience we are now convinced everyone needs in the home buying process. She took the complicated matters and made them simple. She worked to understand us as buyers and sent across relevant properties and highlighted pros and cons as we went through them together. Her responsiveness was unbelievably good at times and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the San Francisco market. Her network of contacts (other realtors, lenders, etc) was particularly useful and impressive. However, the best part of the experience was the trust she established with us and the zero pressure feeling. She is amazing at reacting to her clients needs and thoughts rather than pushing her own. We highly recommend to anyone looking for a realtor! read less

She is second to none when it comes to getting to the root of what you are looking for in... read moreShe is second to none when it comes to getting to the root of what you are looking for in your next home. She helped me find my home 5 years ago and then she was the only one to help me sell it and it went smooth. read less

Deborah's combination of enthusiasm, intellect and integrity can be hard to find in a friend, let alone a real estate... read moreDeborah's combination of enthusiasm, intellect and integrity can be hard to find in a friend, let alone a real estate agent! Over 13 years of working with her on multiple properties, our family is proud to now include her in both categories! Deborah's depth of knowledge in the SF market and broad connections have proved invaluable when finding the perfect property as a buyer, as well as getting the maximum price when selling. We are eternally grateful for the kindness and capability she exhibits toward everyone throughout the process. We have even had friends contact us randomly after meeting to express how impressed they were with her! THANK YOU DEBORAH! You are superb. read less

When you buy a house and during the first HOA meeting all your neighbors are curious about your realtor, you... read moreWhen you buy a house and during the first HOA meeting all your neighbors are curious about your realtor, you realize what a great deal you've made. All credit goes to Deborah. As a foreigner, having just purchased your first house, Deborah was a fantastic help. Not only in finding our house, which was off-market, but with the whole process: from helping to find a lender, dealing with HOA management, carefully listening to our requirements and helping with insurance: it's only a small list of the things she's helped us with. Deborah can easily be qualified as a workaholic: even during her vacation, she was always alerting us on new properties. As a San Francisco native, she knows her way around without navigation and provides great inside information on all the pros and cons of the different San Franciscan areas/districts which we learned are extremely diverse. Clearly we would happily recommend Deborah to anyone who is looking for their dream house in San Francisco. Thanks to her, we found ours. read less

When you buy a house and during the first HOA meeting all your neighbors are curious about your realtor, you... read moreWhen you buy a house and during the first HOA meeting all your neighbors are curious about your realtor, you realize what a great deal you’ve made.

All credit goes to Deborah. As a foreigner, having just purchased your first house, Deborah was a fantastic help. Not only in finding our house, which was off-market, but with the whole process: from helping to find a lender, dealing with HOA management, carefully listening to our requirements and helping with insurance: it’s only a small list of the things she’s helped us with.

Deborah can easily be qualified as a workaholic: even during her vacation, she was always alerting us on new properties. As a San Francisco native, she knows her way around without navigation and provides great inside information on all the pros and cons of the different San Franciscan areas/districts which we learned are extremely diverse.

Clearly we would happily recommend Deborah to anyone who is looking for their dream house in San Francisco. Thanks to her, we found ours. read less

If you're serious about selling your condo (in 94110 or San Francisco) and getting top dollar, not only hire Deborah... read moreIf you're serious about selling your condo (in 94110 or San Francisco) and getting top dollar, not only hire Deborah but listen and do EVERYTHING she says. She has an incredible arsenal of knowledge and expertise and she knows what she's doing! She is also one of the most pleasant and supportive partners to have in a real estate transaction. Having never sold a property before, I had a lot of questions and didn't understand all of the processes. Deborah guided me through and made me feel empowered and well informed. She's also one of the few people I know that answers texts within minutes and returns phone calls! I just left SF after 24 years. I doubt I'll miss the ever changing city but I will miss seeing Deborah! read less

I rarely, if ever, write reviews but feel it's warranted in this case. I have purchased and sold 2... read moreI rarely, if ever, write reviews but feel it's warranted in this case. I have purchased and sold 2 homes in San Francisco, both during very challenging fluctuations within the housing market, and had exceptional results in both cases because of Deborah Nguyen's expertise and intuition. I met Deborah in 2004 when I relocated from Texas and was completely overwhelmed by the demands of a new job and the crazy Bay Area housing market. She sensed my apprehension and stepped me through the entire process in way, and at a pace, that worked perfectly for me. She also understood my new job required a lot of my focus, so she adjusted her consultation to fit my schedule. Soon after, we found a fantastic place in a great neighborhood that worked for me. 4 years later I told Deborah my housing needs changed so she worked with me to test the market and prepare my condo for sale. She helped me select professional painters and stagers who's work quickly attracted a buyer who made a profitable offer. At the same time, Deborah guided the search for my second home, and together we found the perfect house with plenty of room in a fantastic neighborhood. Her expertise in negotiations resulted in a purchase price well below asking. This past year I made the tough decision to retire and leave the Bay Area, so naturally I called Deborah. She openly shared housing data that pointed toward a market slowdown, so we adjusted our approach accordingly. Her strategy was focused on making smart, judicious improvements that would attract the limited buyers with the vision and resources to appreciate our home. The result? Nine offers - eight of which were well above our asking price. I am convinced the offer we ultimately accepted (actually not the highest, but $600K above asking) was due to Deborah's expertise in negotiation. Deborah's success is largely based on how she takes each client's unique needs, budget and interests into account and uses them as the basis for their collaboration. I highly recommend Deborah to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in San Francisco. read less

Deborah and Christian are consummate professionals! Deborah has helped our family through the buying and selling of 2 homes.... read moreDeborah and Christian are consummate professionals! Deborah has helped our family through the buying and selling of 2 homes. As a team, they know the SF market and what it takes to buy or sell your home! She knows when to push and when to back off through the roller coaster ride of preparing a home for sale. We estimate that our home sold for 25% more because we followed Deborah's guidance. And I might add, following all of Deborah's advice wasn't my first choice. BUT, we are DARN glad we followed Deborah's advice. You will be too! read less

If you're looking for an incredibly attentive, insightful, connected, and honest agent for the SF Bay area, Deborah is the... read moreIf you're looking for an incredibly attentive, insightful, connected, and honest agent for the SF Bay area, Deborah is the only person I would stake my life on. I've had the privilege to work with Deborah since I first started thinking about real estate in 2014. Though my own enthusiasm for real estate ebbed and flowed over the years, she stuck with me patiently. She's helped me navigate this stressful market with a reassurance and optimism that resulted in my first home purchase earlier this month.Having over two decades of experience in SF, Deborah is very well connected and respected by other agents. Often she can get insider knowledge on properties, a competitive edge in such a difficult city. She's also helped me calibrate my expectations and made sure we did everything we could to make compelling offers. Her dedication to her work and her clients went above and beyond my expectations. She not only answered my panicked text messages at 11pm, she also knew I do not have a car-- so she would drive me to open houses almost every weekend. I could not be more impressed by her diligence and patience. For as long as I continue to invest in real estate in SF, I will always work with Deborah. read less

If you're looking for an incredibly attentive, insightful, connected, and honest agent for the SF Bay area, Deborah is the... read moreIf you're looking for an incredibly attentive, insightful, connected, and honest agent for the SF Bay area, Deborah is the only person I would stake my life on. I've had the privilege to work with Deborah since I first started thinking about real estate in 2014. Though my own enthusiasm for real estate ebbed and flowed over the years, she stuck with me patiently. She's helped me navigate this stressful market with a reassurance and optimism that resulted in my first home purchase earlier this month.

Having over two decades of experience in SF, Deborah is very well connected and respected by other agents. Often she can get insider knowledge on properties, a competitive edge in such a difficult city. She's also helped me calibrate my expectations and made sure we did everything we could to make compelling offers.

Her dedication to her work and her clients went above and beyond my expectations. She not only answered my panicked text messages at 11pm, she also knew I do not have a car-- so she would drive me to open houses almost every weekend. I could not be more impressed by her diligence and patience. For as long as I continue to invest in real estate in SF, I will always work with Deborah. read less

We bought a single family home with Deborah over the summer in San Francisco. Deborah was with us every step... read moreWe bought a single family home with Deborah over the summer in San Francisco. Deborah was with us every step of the way. She toured houses with us, had helpful and realistic suggestions for us that fit our family's needs. She was extremely helpful in explaining and guiding us through the buying process​ and knew all the ins and outs of the opaque San Francisco real estate market. I strongly would recommend her to my closest family and friends. Really a top- notch professional! read less

If you're serious about selling your property and getting top dollar, not only hire Deborah but listen and do EVERYTHING... read moreIf you're serious about selling your property and getting top dollar, not only hire Deborah but listen and do EVERYTHING she says. She has an incredible arsenal of knowledge and expertise and she knows what she's doing! She is also one of the most pleasant and supportive partners to have in a real estate transaction. Having never sold a property before, I had a lot of questions and didn't understand all of the process. Deborah guided me through and made me feel empowered and well informed. She's also one of the few people I know that answers texts within minutes and returns phone calls! I just left SF after 24 years. I doubt I'll miss it but I miss seeing Deborah! read less

If you want to find a property in San Francisco, you should go with Deborah Nguyen as your relator! Period.... read moreIf you want to find a property in San Francisco, you should go with Deborah Nguyen as your relator! Period. Deborah is the hardest working person I have ever met, has decades of experience and deep knowledge of the SF real estate market, and is extremely well connected (everyone knows Deborah!). The combination of these three things make her a stellar real estate agent.Deborah was recommended to me and my husband by four of our friends who all found their homes with her help. She's honest, straightforward and doesn't waste your time. At the same time, she focusses on understanding what you're looking for in a home and patiently guides you through her knowledge and deep insights about the SF market. She never pressures you into buying something that isn't just right, but also pushes you to be competitive on the right properties and win!She works around the clock to make sure you understand and are comfortable with choices you are making. She is a native San Franciscan and has been doing this for over 25 years and knows the all the SF neighborhoods and streets in and out. For example, she'll go on an open house tour with you and never once use the GPS! She will give you opinions about safety, weather, lot sizes, resale, schools, walkability, potential of homes, nearly anything block by block in a neighborhood. And she also has relationships with contractors, architects, and lenders.I want to reiterate on Deborah's work ethic - when I say she's a hard worker and works around the clock, I truly mean it. She never takes more than half an hour to respond to email or text EVEN if she's on vacation. For example, we happened to close on our house while she was on personal travel and yet she was on top of every detail and even called us before appointments taking into account the time differences! I cannot recommend her high enough. You have got to reach out to her and see for yourself. read less

If you want to find a property in San Francisco, you should go with Deborah Nguyen as your relator! Period.... read moreIf you want to find a property in San Francisco, you should go with Deborah Nguyen as your relator! Period.

Deborah is the hardest working person I have ever met, has decades of experience and deep knowledge of the SF real estate market, and is extremely well connected (everyone knows Deborah!). The combination of these three things make her a stellar real estate agent.

Deborah was recommended to me and my husband by four of our friends who all found their homes with her help. She's honest, straightforward and doesn't waste your time. At the same time, she focusses on understanding what you're looking for in a home and patiently guides you through her knowledge and deep insights about the SF market. She never pressures you into buying something that isn't just right, but also pushes you to be competitive on the right properties and win!

She works around the clock to make sure you understand and are comfortable with choices you are making. She is a native San Franciscan and has been doing this for over 25 years and knows the all the SF neighborhoods and streets in and out. For example, she'll go on an open house tour with you and never once use the GPS! She will give you opinions about safety, weather, lot sizes, resale, schools, walkability, potential of homes, nearly anything block by block in a neighborhood. And she also has relationships with contractors, architects, and lenders.

I want to reiterate on Deborah's work ethic - when I say she's a hard worker and works around the clock, I truly mean it. She never takes more than half an hour to respond to email or text EVEN if she's on vacation. For example, we happened to close on our house while she was on personal travel and yet she was on top of every detail and even called us before appointments taking into account the time differences!

I cannot recommend her high enough. You have got to reach out to her and see for yourself. read less

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Deborah made our home buying experience EASY! She had the difficult task... read moreI can't believe I'm saying this, but Deborah made our home buying experience EASY! She had the difficult task of finding us a single family home in a family-friendly neighborhood for under a million dollars in this crazy market. Not only that, she had to navigate the ins and outs of the down payment assistance program I was working with. She did all of this with expertise. We were skeptical that we would be able to find anything in our budget, but because she listened to our wants and researched a neighborhood that has been changing, she was able to help us get the perfect home after only 2 offers and a month of hunting. Deborah knows what she is doing, and she made us have such a positive experience from the first time we met her until even after we closed and she continued to support our communications with loan officers, the title company, and the listing agent. She was in our corner every step of the way! read less

My partner and I are professionals and moved to SF for jobs from the East Coast. We were paired up... read moreMy partner and I are professionals and moved to SF for jobs from the East Coast. We were paired up with Deborah Nguyen and we loved her from the beginning. She is extremely experienced, competent, knows the market, the area and was able to give us some very sound advice. She is an excellent negotiator and a really thoughtful, creative advisor/realtor. We felt like she was our partner who really understood what we wanted. We got outbid on a couple of homes, and she was able to get us in off market. She understood what we could afford and helped us get it; ultimately, we bought the exact home we wished. We trusted her implicitly, and she never steered us wrong. She stands up for what is right and goes to bat for her clients. Even after we closed, she helped us with some issues, and if I need advice even now, I call her. We were extremely impressed and happy having her as our realtor. I have bought and sold homes in four different states, and have dealt with many realtors. Deborah Nguyen is definitely the top. read less

Deborah helped me find a condo in SF. She took on the challenge quickly and helped me level expectations with... read moreDeborah helped me find a condo in SF. She took on the challenge quickly and helped me level expectations with the market. Once we found the right place she made the process as simple as possible and we closed promptly and easily - thank you Deborah! read less

Deborah helped me buy my condo in SF. She was super efficient with helping me search for placed and came... read moreDeborah helped me buy my condo in SF. She was super efficient with helping me search for placed and came along to some viewing with me to help gauge the market and my expectations. We found a place pretty quickly and she was great at facilitating a prompt and easy closing - thank you Deborah! read less

What an incredible experience I had with Deborah. She has an amazing knowledge of San Francisco (she drives everywhere without... read moreWhat an incredible experience I had with Deborah. She has an amazing knowledge of San Francisco (she drives everywhere without GPS/Waze!) and knows all the properties listed. Deborah was very helpful in guiding me thru the process of buying a house, and thru her experience she is able to estimate the final selling price of any property, with a very low margin of error. This helped me to place a competitive offer which was accepted by the seller without further bidding. After the offer was accepted, Deborah prepared a checklist with all the info and actions to be done in preparation of the closing, and you need this guidance in such a busy time! Thanks Deborah!! read less

My wife and I worked with Deborah and Christian for over 3 and 1/2 years looking for a home in... read moreMy wife and I worked with Deborah and Christian for over 3 and 1/2 years looking for a home in San Francisco. We did just recently close on a home and we could not be happier with our choice in agents.Deborah stayed patient, hardworking, forthright and extremely well informed throughout the whole process of helping educate us on the city and then each home that gained our interest. She did advise us often, but also took the time to understand us and our family.The process of buying a home here in San Francisco definitely seemed like a bit much when we started so long ago, but when we finally found the correct home much of our certainity came from the confidence we have in Deborah. We can not recommend someone more than we do Deborah and Christian read less

My wife and I worked with Deborah and Christian for over 3 and 1/2 years looking for a home in... read moreMy wife and I worked with Deborah and Christian for over 3 and 1/2 years looking for a home in San Francisco. We did just recently close on a home and we could not be happier with our choice in agents.

Deborah stayed patient, hardworking, forthright and extremely well informed throughout the whole process of helping educate us on the city and then each home that gained our interest. She did advise us often, but also took the time to understand us and our family.

The process of buying a home here in San Francisco definitely seemed like a bit much when we started so long ago, but when we finally found the correct home much of our certainity came from the confidence we have in Deborah.

We can not recommend someone more than we do Deborah and Christian read less

My husband Alan and I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah through a co-worker referral. We were very new to... read moreMy husband Alan and I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah through a co-worker referral. We were very new to the SF real estate market and were 1st time home buyers. Deborah's decades of experience in SF real estate was immensely clear as she guided us with patience and expertise through our search for our first home as a married couple. She did not once steer us in the wrong direction and was always spot on in her assessment of property value and risks. Through this highly competitive and idiosyncratic market, Deborah was never pushy, always available (even when on vacation in Europe) and was a critical resource throughout our year long journey to find our home. She created a helpful schedule of events, walked us through the full escrow and closing process, provided recommendations for lenders, insurers, lawyers and was always available for questions and calls, even late at night to accommodate busy schedules. She is truly one of the most thoughtful, caring and professional agents we've worked with. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an agent to navigate the SF real estate market. read less

My husband Alan and I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah through a co-worker referral. We were very new to... read moreMy husband Alan and I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah through a co-worker referral. We were very new to the SF real estate market and were 1st time home buyers. Deborah's decades of experience in SF real estate was immensely clear as she guided us with patience and expertise through our search for our first home as a married couple. She did not once steer us in the wrong direction and was always spot on in her assessment of property value and risks. Through this highly competitive and idiosyncratic market, Deborah was never pushy, always available (even when on vacation in Europe) and was a critical resource throughout our year long journey to find our home.

She created a helpful schedule of events, walked us through the full escrow and closing process, provided recommendations for lenders, insurers, lawyers and was always available for questions and calls, even late at night to accommodate busy schedules. She is truly one of the most thoughtful, caring and professional agents we've worked with. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an agent to navigate the SF real estate market. read less

Deborah is a top notch real estate agent with a critical business eye on what helps property sell here in... read moreDeborah is a top notch real estate agent with a critical business eye on what helps property sell here in San Francisco with the best results. In all my years of living in San Francisco (over 4 decades) and buying/selling properties (4 within San Francisco and 1 in Napa), I feel the recent sale of my property in San Francisco the best of all my real estate experiences due to Deborah’s extraordinary skills, energy and drive.

Deborah really impressed me from the very start with her ability to size up my property, advise me on what property improvements to consider in preparing for the sale, and making fast connections with contractors to do the work. She didn’t waste any time and within a few weeks I was astonished at how quickly the property transformed into a gem that attracted qualified and excited buyers, with sales results that impressed not only me but also her real estate colleagues and partners.

During any sales process, there are always issues and concerns that might come up, and some unexpected bumps in the road. It was such a comfort to me to have Deborah at the helm looking out for me every step of the way. I had complete trust in Deborah, and she earned my trust with her respect and responsiveness to my questions and requests, keeping me thoroughly informed and feeling in control. All this she accomplished while having a great sense of humor, a real joy for the work she performs, and a real concern for me not only as a client, but also as a person. read less

Deborah helped me find an amazing condo in Noe Valley and I am very glad that I worked with her.

She... read moreDeborah helped me find an amazing condo in Noe Valley and I am very glad that I worked with her.

She knows the neighborhood very well and provided insights on each property that I would not have thought of, from muni track vibrations to potential renovations. She was direct and honest, and candidly told me when a property would not be a good fit.

This was also my first time purchasing a home, so I needed a bit more guidance when reading disclosure reports, dealing with mortgage lenders, determining the offer price, and keeping on schedule when it came time to close. She was very patient throughout the process and explained everything clearly. There were no surprises and it was way less stress than I anticipated. read less

We've worked with Deborah to buy our last two homes and cannot recommend her enough. Both of these properties... read moreWe've worked with Deborah to buy our last two homes and cannot recommend her enough. Both of these properties were "non-standard" and only worked out because of her experience and deep network - the first home eight years ago was a short-sale condo that required a lot of hoop jumping (which she happily did/let me through) and the more recent one was an off-market opportunity (that she identified and quickly connected us to)The main reason we really like working with her because she is direct with her opinions (in a polite way) can handle the same from her clients - she's not shy about letting us know when she thinks something is not a good idea and she never wastes our time showing us things we knew wouldn't work. Beyond that, her extensive and specific knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods continually surprised us...we're not talking generalities like "Parkside is a quiet neighborhood" but specifics like "even though they're neighboring streets, X ave is quite a bit quieter and more desirable than Y ave because the lot sizes tend to be larger". She's also incredibly hard working, seemingly working around the clock to help us find and close on that perfect home - she even called to check in on me while taking her well-deserved once-a-year vacation. Give her a shot, you will not be disappointed! read less

10 stars!!! If we could give Deborah Nguyen a million stars, we totally would. Deborah has been a godsend for... read more10 stars!!! If we could give Deborah Nguyen a million stars, we totally would. Deborah has been a godsend for two first-time homebuyers. Although we are a humble couple using a down payment assistance program, Deborah always gave us the royal treatment. It didn't seem to matter to her whether we were buying $5 million home or something under $1 million in San Francisco, she was always available to answer questions with very (almost insanely) prompt service. She literally would email us back at like 11 o'clock at night. She always found time for us. And she was never late to meet us at open houses. I can't imagine another agent giving their clients this level of attention and dedication. But that makes sense, Deborah prides herself on her amazing work ethic and seeing her clients as more than just clients. She became our friend through this process. She walked us through every single part of the process from the beginning to end. Deborah was never annoyed with our lack of knowledge or millions of questions. She was always extremely patient, answering our questions with a smile. Her in-depth experience of the San Francisco market cannot be compared to any other. She knew the ins and outs of everything, from the agents to the neighborhoods to the bidding strategies. Her years of experience and approach to real estate gave us the inside scoop and a leg up in this crazy seller's market. If Deborah wasn't able to get us in to see our house before anyone else, I'm sure we would not have gotten our amazing home! Not only was she our teacher, mentor, agent extraordinaire, she was almost like a therapist for us. Trying to buy a home in this market takes a toll on your mental stability and Deborah was always there to ground us and remind us that we would find our perfect home. Her motto became our motto for every bid we lost: onward and upward! And in the end she was so right. We found our perfect home in the Mission! We couldn't have done it without Deborah! read less

Deborah helped us buy our house when we moved to San Francisco 6 years ago. She found us exactly what... read moreDeborah helped us buy our house when we moved to San Francisco 6 years ago. She found us exactly what we were looking for and we didn't hesitate to contact her to sell our house recently. We got more than we hoped to get and the whole process was great! I could not recommend her enough. read less

This is our second time using Deborah as our realtor. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. She always made... read moreThis is our second time using Deborah as our realtor. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. She always made us feel comfortable every step of the way and we felt that she really represented our best interests above and beyond what we expected. We highly recommend Deborah. read less

Deborah is a top producer for a reason. She is a super attentive and knowledgeable realtor. We have used her... read moreDeborah is a top producer for a reason. She is a super attentive and knowledgeable realtor. We have used her services twice and each time our experience was very smooth. She truly knows the San Francisco market and will be the best guide. We highly recommend! read less

Deborah is a fantastic agent. She really gets to know you and your tastes and tailors showing accordingly. She was... read moreDeborah is a fantastic agent. She really gets to know you and your tastes and tailors showing accordingly. She was very forthcoming and did not force us anytime with something we were not comfortable with. Super hardworking and efficient and we got to a point of landing an offer every week... apparently the San Francisco thing. She also was our shrink helping us through several offer rejections. We got lucky with our 8th offer and thanks to Deborah's established relationships in the SF marketplace which was super critical in getting our offer accepted. We are loving our home! Thanks Deborah! read less

Deborah is a fantastic agent. She really gets to know you and your tastes and tailors showing accordingly. She was... read moreDeborah is a fantastic agent. She really gets to know you and your tastes and tailors showing accordingly. She was very forthcoming and did not force us anytime with something we were not comfortable with. Super hardworking and efficient and we got to a point of landing an offer every week... apparently the San Francisco thing. She also was our shrink helping us through several offer rejections.

We got lucky with our 8th offer and thanks to Deborah’s established relationships in the SF marketplace which was super critical in getting our offer accepted. We are loving our home! Thanks Deborah! read less

Deborah was our agent and we are so thankful she was! She was unbelievably responsive - even working remotely... read moreDeborah was our agent and we are so thankful she was! She was unbelievably responsive - even working remotely during her vacation - and got us a single family home we love in SF. After our first meeting, Deborah understood what we wanted, and kept us focused when the stress of the search made us second guess ourselves. Her experience with SF real estate was invaluable and she explained each step of the process with patience. We especially appreciated her straightforward and honest communication. We purchased our home in partnership with a down-payment assistance program, and Deborah was great in dealing with that extra layer of requirements. We could not have been happier with her excellent service. In a market as competitive and unique as SF's, an expert realtor like Deborah is a must. We will be recommending Deborah for years to come. read less

Deborah was our awesome buying agent and her immense knowledge and familiarity with all SF neighborhoods was instrumental in our... read moreDeborah was our awesome buying agent and her immense knowledge and familiarity with all SF neighborhoods was instrumental in our finding, bidding, and winning a condo in a great neighborhood.Our search started off very broad and Deborah really took the time to listen to our must-haves, our opinion after each tour, provided great advice, andtook us around to not only the open houses, but the surrounding areas (location & walkability is very important to us), and adjusted our search week-by-week.We ended up in a very walkable neighborhood with lots of young families, restaurants within a few blocks, decent street parking, a kid & dog friendly park, and a corner market. The home is the perfect size, has great city views, and most importantly, was in our budget. Deborah was also great at guiding us through the entire closing process and getting our place move-in ready by tapping us into her contractor/handyman/flooring/etc network.We could go on and on - all the other 5-star reviews are spot-on. read less