Seller Testimonials

Seller | Yao L.

"As a resident of Sierra Crest, I first noticed Zaid Hanna’s name back in 2024 when I saw his real estate marketing poster at my doorstep labeling him as the "your #1 Sierra crest Seller Agent." I snapped a quick photo of it, thinking I might consult him if I ever needed to sell. By the winter of 2025, I received another flyer..."

"As a resident of Sierra Crest, I first noticed Zaid Hanna’s name back in 2024 when I saw his real estate marketing poster at my doorstep labeling him as the "your #1 Sierra crest Seller Agent." I snapped a quick photo of it, thinking I might consult him if I ever needed to sell. By the winter of 2025, I received another flyer from Zaid that read: "The market is frozen, but we didn't give up." Even though the market was rough at the time, that property sold shortly after. His words truly touched me. In the high-cost, wealthy Bay Area, a modest condo often doesn't get much attention; many agents wouldn't bother putting in the effort and would simply advise the seller to rent it out if it didn't sell quickly. Although I had never met Zaid, I saved his number in my phone right then because I was deeply impressed by his work ethic. In the spring of 2026, my mother unfortunately passed away, leaving behind a condo that needed to be sold. I was at a loss for who could help. The property’s location wasn't ideal, and the market was slow, so I knew I needed a top-tier agent. While I initially considered finding a Chinese-speaking agent, for some reason, I decided against hiring a Chinese agent. That's when I thought of Zaid. One day afternoon, I gave him a call and described the condition of property. he scheduled our first meeting immediately. Zaid was very nice. Our first meeting went incredibly well. Zaid analyzed the market for me. It was April, and inventory was unusually high. He recommended a minor renovation, and I agreed because I knew it would change the look of the home. He was highly professional and honest with me, acknowledging that the market was tough, especially for condos. However, he emphasized that his goal was a quick sale upon listing so it wouldn't sit on the market. Zaid’s true professionalism shines through his phenomenal team. From remodeling, cleaning to the official listing, every team member was diligent and responsible. The renovation took about two weeks—a bit long, but the results were stunning. The house officially hit the market around Memorial Day. Throughout the process, Zaid called me every Tuesday to give updates. Remarkably, after just 7 days on the market, we received an offer! This completely exceeded my expectations. Given the less-than-ideal location, I had mentally prepared myself for a long wait. Seven days was faster than I could have ever imagined. I had seen many condos on Zillow sitting on the market for over three months, forcing sellers to slash prices multiple times. I felt lucky. The subsequent escrow and contract process went smoothly without a single delay. All contingencies were removed exactly on schedule. Yesterday, on July 2nd, this modest little condo officially closed escrow. I am incredibly grateful. It is easy to sell a perfect house, but selling a property with an unfavorable location requires an agent with extensive knowledge, sharp skills, and precise valuation. I believe a challenging property is the true test of an agent's capability, and Zaid completely proved himself. He gives honest advice that both buyers and sellers should take seriously. I highly recommend Zaid and his team, and I look forward to working with them again in the future"

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Seller | Erik N.

"Zaid maximizes home value! We live out of state needed help selling a family home. Zaid helped us build a strategy to find the best seasonal timing and guided us through multiple options for remodels. His partner undertook the full remodel and with Zaid’s guidance hit both the timeline and the budget perfectly – enabling us t..."

"Zaid maximizes home value! We live out of state needed help selling a family home. Zaid helped us build a strategy to find the best seasonal timing and guided us through multiple options for remodels. His partner undertook the full remodel and with Zaid’s guidance hit both the timeline and the budget perfectly – enabling us to hit the right market window and sell the home for more than we were expecting. We never even met in person – Zaid and his team kept us in the loop on the entire project and executed flawlessly. If you are looking for a partner to get the most out of your home value – I can’t recommend Zaid more."

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Seller | Pratik V.

"Working with Zaid for our first home was the best decision we could have made. He was incredibly attentive, consistently going the extra mile to find us the right fit. When it came to negotiations, he was a total pro and handled everything smoothly. His local area specific expertise gave us so much confidence throughout the e..."

"Working with Zaid for our first home was the best decision we could have made. He was incredibly attentive, consistently going the extra mile to find us the right fit. When it came to negotiations, he was a total pro and handled everything smoothly. His local area specific expertise gave us so much confidence throughout the entire journey. We can't recommend him enough."

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Seller | Alec B.

"Zaid Hanna and his team were wonderful from the start of the sales process to final closing of our home. Zaid's foresight and market analytics were invaluable! We couldn't have sold our home without his team."

Buyer and Seller | Robert S.

"Working with Zaid Hanna and the Real Estate 38 team in San Jose was hands-down one of the best decisions we've ever made. After interviewing multiple agents, Zaid stood out immediately. He came in with a clear strategy, smart improvement recommendations, and priced our home perfectly. The result? Listed fast, sold in days, a..."

"Working with Zaid Hanna and the Real Estate 38 team in San Jose was hands-down one of the best decisions we've ever made. After interviewing multiple agents, Zaid stood out immediately. He came in with a clear strategy, smart improvement recommendations, and priced our home perfectly. The result? Listed fast, sold in days, and well over asking. His team handled everything -- contractors, staging, marketing, showings, negotiations -- making the entire process completely seamless and stress-free. He's incredibly responsive and always made us feel like his top priority. On the buying side, he took the time to understand exactly what our family needed, negotiated aggressively, and even connected us with a lender who secured us a significantly better rate. We sold, bought, and closed smoothly -- faster than we expected. Professional, organized, trustworthy, and genuinely great to work with. Zaid doesn't just meet expectations -- he exceeds them. If you want results and a stress-free experience, this is your guy."

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Seller | Nina S.

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna and the Real Estate 38 team enough. Zaid our real estate agent immediately stood out as a true professional not someone who just “does” real estate, but someone who has completely mastered it. From day one, his expertise, organization, and clear strategy made everything feel effortless. He caref..."

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna and the Real Estate 38 team enough. Zaid our real estate agent immediately stood out as a true professional not someone who just “does” real estate, but someone who has completely mastered it. From day one, his expertise, organization, and clear strategy made everything feel effortless. He carefully evaluated our home, advised on the right improvements, set realistic timelines, and priced it perfectly. Thanks to his guidance and his incredible team of contractors, stagers, admins, and lenders, our home was listed, marketed, and sold incredibly fast and for well over asking. What really separates Zaid is the experience he creates. The entire process felt seamless and stress-free. His team handled every detail with precision staging, showings, negotiations, and closing. While always being just a quick call or text away. No matter how busy he was, he made us feel like his top priority. When it came time to buy our next home, Zaid took the time to truly understand what our family needed. He listened to everyone, guided us through every decision, and negotiated aggressively on our behalf. He even connected us with his trusted lending partner, which secured us a significantly better rate and stronger loan terms than we expected. Because of his strategy and speed, we were able to transition smoothly from selling to buying without missing a beat and even closed earlier than planned. Beyond the results, Zaid is simply someone you trust. Professional, responsive, calm, and incredibly competent, he does exactly what he says he will do and then exceeds expectations. By the end, he didn’t just feel like our realtor, but someone we genuinely enjoyed working with and will stay connected to long after closing. If you want a realtor who moves fast, communicates constantly, negotiates hard, and makes the entire process feel effortless, Zaid Hanna and Real Estate 38 are the absolute best choice! Working with him was hands down one of the best decisions we made."

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Seller | Erica G.

"I enlisted the help of Zaid Hannah and the Hannah group again when I was in need of support to sell my moms house in Cambrian. I was alone in this effort because my brothers out of state and out of the country. They gave me the usual support expected and Zaid got me the price I asked for and again it closed in 21 days. They ..."

"I enlisted the help of Zaid Hannah and the Hannah group again when I was in need of support to sell my moms house in Cambrian. I was alone in this effort because my brothers out of state and out of the country. They gave me the usual support expected and Zaid got me the price I asked for and again it closed in 21 days. They are the most full service company around! This was a difficult time for me dealing with two deaths in family and having to be in charge of my moms trust for me and my brothers. Zaid and his people are like family now anticipating my needs and helping to get it done. I will not use anyone else in the future and I just love his client appreciation BBQ Lol !"

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Seller | David R.

"Zaid and his team were excellent to work with! We received multiple offers within the first few days. Zaid was super professional and very thorough in guiding us through the process.. Thank you Zaid and Team!"

Seller | Tina H.

"Working with Real Estate 38 Hanna Group was one of those rare experiences that restores your faith in what true professionalism and genuine human care look like in real estate. I came into this process during an incredibly difficult moment -- the kind of situation where you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure who to trust..."

"Working with Real Estate 38 Hanna Group was one of those rare experiences that restores your faith in what true professionalism and genuine human care look like in real estate. I came into this process during an incredibly difficult moment -- the kind of situation where you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure who to trust. And then Zaid Hanna stepped in. From the very first conversation, Zaid brought a sense of calm, confidence, and clarity that I desperately needed. He didn't just offer advice; he offered steady partnership, the kind that carries you through the long haul. When things became complicated, Zaid didn't disappear or hand me off. He stayed. He problem‑solved. He advocated. He reassured. He kept showing up, again and again, with the same level of commitment and heart. There were moments when I wasn't sure how things would turn out, but Zaid never wavered. He navigated every challenge of listing my mom's trust house with the kind of expertise that only comes from deep experience and genuine passion for helping people. And when it came time to find a buyer -- something that felt nearly impossible at one point -- Zaid delivered. He didn't just find any buyer; he found the right one, and he made it happen with a level of determination that still amazes me. What made the experience even more remarkable was the team behind him. His staff is everything you hope for but rarely find: knowledgeable, responsive, kind, and incredibly efficient. Even though I was out of state, they made the entire closing process feel effortless. Every document, every update, every step was handled with precision and care. I never felt out of the loop, never felt rushed, and never felt like just another transaction. They treated me like a real person going through a real situation -- and that meant everything. If you're looking for an agent in the Bay Area who will stand by you not just when things are easy, but when things get hard... if you want someone who will fight for you, guide you, and stay committed until the very end... call Real Estate 38 Hanna Group. Call Zaid Hanna. He is the person you want in your corner, and his team is the one you want behind you. This wasn't just a real estate transaction. It was a lifeline -- and I'm deeply grateful."

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Seller | Tony F.

"Five stars isn’t enough for Zaid Hanna and Real Estate 38. Zaid told us he could sell our home in two weeks—and then he did it in just four days. From start to finish, he was incredibly professional yet genuinely personable, with a great sense of humor that kept the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. We went into the s..."

"Five stars isn’t enough for Zaid Hanna and Real Estate 38. Zaid told us he could sell our home in two weeks—and then he did it in just four days. From start to finish, he was incredibly professional yet genuinely personable, with a great sense of humor that kept the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. We went into the sale knowing very little about how the process worked, and Zaid patiently laid everything out for us step by step. His knowledge, confidence, and clear communication made us feel supported the whole way through. Not only did he deliver on his promise, he helped us get more than our asking price. Once Zaid was on our team, it became obvious we had struck gold. If you’re buying or selling a home, Zaid Hanna and the team at Real Estate 38 are the champions you want in your corner."

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Seller | Peter W.

"Zaid is the very definition of an awesome real estate agent. Every real estate agent should learn from this man. He is passionate about what he does and is very knowledgeable. Selling my house is a big deal and he made sure I had the very best experience. His enthusiasm is contagious! Knowledge and efficiency: Zaid has a pl..."

"Zaid is the very definition of an awesome real estate agent. Every real estate agent should learn from this man. He is passionate about what he does and is very knowledgeable. Selling my house is a big deal and he made sure I had the very best experience. His enthusiasm is contagious! Knowledge and efficiency: Zaid has a plethora of knowledge and divides his work among key experts in the field so he could be as efficient as possible and achieve the largest results in the shortest time frame. Division of labor is essential to economic progress and economies of scale. Trustworthy and results oriented: At every step of the way, he was an open book and told me everything I needed to know. He gave me confidence that everything he's set out to do is achievable. Most importantly, Zaid achieved everything he stated he would achieve. Options that meet your need: Zaid gave me different options with their pros/cons and let me choose which course of action to take. With every option, he also gave me an idea of the net profit. I appreciate this because I am a numbers guy and Zaid is too. The level of detail helped me make an informed decision. Not all agents give you options and take the time to elaborate on the monetary outcome of your choices. Excellent communicator: Zaid is very informative. He reached out to me at major milestones and also every week to keep me up-to-date on the progress. Large network of sellers and buyers: He has a very large network of agents, sellers and buyers. Whether you're a seller (like myself) or a buyer, he has connections. As a seller, this was important to me since I wanted to sell my house quickly. Remodeling needs: Zaid has connections if you want to remodel your house to gain more profit from the sell. I didn't take that route. However, I appreciate that Zaid took the time to: 1. Bring a contractor to crunch out the numbers and give me a quote. 2. Determine the net profit if I were to pursue this option. The quote for remodeling my house was very reasonable. Sold! My house is sold! I was very pleased with the whole experience."

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Seller | A P

"I had a great experience when I selected Zaid to sell my home in Gilroy. Truly amazing, high energy and very professional. This man works around the clock to get the very best for his clients. I would defiantly recommend him to all my friends and family. Best of luck and thank you very much for all your efforts :)"

Seller | Thomas F

"Zaid Hanna did a great job selling our house. We listed just as the market hit a small slump and they got us through it with no problems. They were excellent in guiding us through prepping the house for listing, scheduling open houses, processing all the paperwork and closing both the old and new house at once. I highly recom..."

"Zaid Hanna did a great job selling our house. We listed just as the market hit a small slump and they got us through it with no problems. They were excellent in guiding us through prepping the house for listing, scheduling open houses, processing all the paperwork and closing both the old and new house at once. I highly recommend them."

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Seller | Eric N

"Thank you Zaid and your team! Over the past many years, we've done several real estate transactions, but this one was the best. Your team approach really made it easy and efficient. We are delighted with the results. As sellers, we were concerned about many issues. You addressed them all. You had contractors available to do r..."

"Thank you Zaid and your team! Over the past many years, we've done several real estate transactions, but this one was the best. Your team approach really made it easy and efficient. We are delighted with the results. As sellers, we were concerned about many issues. You addressed them all. You had contractors available to do repairs, painting, junk hauling, and cleaning. The staging was amazing and brilliant marketing. In the past, other realtors would tell us what needed to be done, but you showed us and made it easy to get it done. You're not just realtors, you are excellent project managers. You worked to our schedule. In the end, our house was listed on a Tuesday, you held an evening open house on Friday, and open house on Saturday, and gave a Wednesday deadline. We got 4 offers at the end of 8 days, including 2 offers over the listing price. You helped us evaluate the offers. Zaid, you and your team are the best! We recommend you without any reservations."

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Seller | Alice P

"After 45 years, I decided to sell my home. I was very fearful of the unknown, but Zaid walked me through the entire process and assured me as he stood by my side through the whole journey. Zaid and his staff were courteous, professional, trustworthy and patient as they guided me through the selling process. I am thankful to Z..."

"After 45 years, I decided to sell my home. I was very fearful of the unknown, but Zaid walked me through the entire process and assured me as he stood by my side through the whole journey. Zaid and his staff were courteous, professional, trustworthy and patient as they guided me through the selling process. I am thankful to Zaid, Gayelynn Gonzalez and to his other staff for making my experience a pleasant one. I highly recommend Zaid Hanna and the Hanna Group for your next Real Estate venture!!! If I had to do it again, I would definitely contact their office."

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Seller | Christopher T

"Zaid worked my family when we recently sold my mother's condo in San Jose. Initially, Zaid struck me as professional, personable, knowledgeable and very understanding of the personal issues that we were dealing with after the death of my mother. Zaid and his team stepped in and managed the process from start to finish meeting..."

"Zaid worked my family when we recently sold my mother's condo in San Jose. Initially, Zaid struck me as professional, personable, knowledgeable and very understanding of the personal issues that we were dealing with after the death of my mother. Zaid and his team stepped in and managed the process from start to finish meeting every commitment that they made and going the extra miles to help us through many logistical issues. What really stood out was Zaid's local market knowledge. His pricing strategy was spot on, he anticipated where the market was going in the next 60 days and we were able to sell ahead of a fairly big rush of sellers in our condo complex. Finally, the staff at the Hannah group were impeccable! Our listing agent Gayeliynn was professional and communicative there were no surprises. My family is grateful for the extremely professional and understanding support!"

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Seller | Ryan O

"This was our first experience selling a house and we interviewed quite a number of different realtors. Zaid and Denise were clearly the right choice for us. Zaid clearly explained his process, and how he was able to get the most money for our property, but most importantly make the process easy and painless for us. Throughout..."

"This was our first experience selling a house and we interviewed quite a number of different realtors. Zaid and Denise were clearly the right choice for us. Zaid clearly explained his process, and how he was able to get the most money for our property, but most importantly make the process easy and painless for us. Throughout the sale Zaid and Denise kept us updated on the progress and we never felt out of the loop. From the day we chose Zaid to the day our house closed was only 30 days. The process was amazingly fast and we felt that we got the maximum amount for our house, far more then the other realtors we were interviewing ever could. In addition Zaid continuously went above and beyond, when we were going to put an offer on a new house in southern California, he took a look at our offer the other realtor wrote and made some suggestions that ultimately led us to get our offer accepted. Zaid didn't have to do this and it was completely unexpected and much appreciated. I'd give Zaid and his crew 6 stars if I could, he made it as easy as it could possibly be to sell our house and we are so appreciative for everything he did. We wanted to be thorough and interview lots of agents, but there's really no need, Zaid is your realtor, plain and simple. Thanks Zaid!"

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Seller | Elena V

"Zaid is just AWESOME! They are efficient, professional and very friendly. We had a bad experience trying to sell our place last year, despite multiple open houses and so much work on our end. Zaid made this whole process just like a breeze! Staging looked fabulous and took no effort for us. Zaid checked in with us every week,..."

"Zaid is just AWESOME! They are efficient, professional and very friendly. We had a bad experience trying to sell our place last year, despite multiple open houses and so much work on our end. Zaid made this whole process just like a breeze! Staging looked fabulous and took no effort for us. Zaid checked in with us every week, answering all questions and was available to talk at all times. House sold with multiple offers with just ONE open house! Zaid delivered on his promise! We highly recommend Zaid and his team!"

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Seller | Elle V

"Absolute YES! This group is beyond awesome. From beginning to post sale of the property, they truly produce what they say they're going to do. No empty promises just results. We live out of state and we wanted to find a trustworthy agent to sell our Bay Area home. I specifically flew in town just to hold Realtor interviews an..."

"Absolute YES! This group is beyond awesome. From beginning to post sale of the property, they truly produce what they say they're going to do. No empty promises just results. We live out of state and we wanted to find a trustworthy agent to sell our Bay Area home. I specifically flew in town just to hold Realtor interviews and Zaid were one of them. A year later when we finally decided to sell, Zaid was the ONLY one who remained in my mind. Picked up the phone, met with him again (absolutely no pressure, none, zero) He outlined WHAT was gonna happen and WHEN things were going to happen. The Hanna Group were on top of their game. They have this thing called "Tuesday phone calls" and it was exactly that. You don't ever have to hunt anyone down to know what is going on with your property. Got us the best result and the selling experience was phenomenal. Thanks Hanna Group!"

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Seller | Duso N

"Oh man, I don't know where to start. I felt so lucky that I found Zaid and the Hanna Group on Yelp. Zaid and his team, Teresa, Jason...went above and beyond to help me sell my property in San Jose during a bad market downturn. As a home owner and a real estate investor, I am always very careful in choosing teams to work with,..."

"Oh man, I don't know where to start. I felt so lucky that I found Zaid and the Hanna Group on Yelp. Zaid and his team, Teresa, Jason...went above and beyond to help me sell my property in San Jose during a bad market downturn. As a home owner and a real estate investor, I am always very careful in choosing teams to work with, so I can build a long term business relationship. Zaid was always with me till the end. The important part was that I felt totally confident to have him handle everything. Because I have just moved to Los Angeles from oversea, I totally did not have time to visit my property in San Jose, not even once. Zaid, Teresa and Jason helped me take care of almost everything, from coordinating with vendors for necessary repairs, staging for the showings, inspections and signing. The thing I like the most about Zaid was that he would not give you BS or beating-around-the-bush assessments about a situation. He would give you a true picture, his opinion and the decision is yours. No rushing. He also stays on top and updates you frequently about current market, the Fed and interest rate. And that is what I like in doing business in real estate. Thank you, Zaid and the team. No doubt, I will come to you again next time I do business in the area."

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Seller | Yasaman A

"To be completely honest, I am one of those people that rarely trust realtors! Zaid and his team changed my perspective! From the moment I decided to sell my condo, it all went by so smooth and fast that at the end I could not believe it was all done! Zaid pays extreme attention to your specific needs and tries his best to ach..."

"To be completely honest, I am one of those people that rarely trust realtors! Zaid and his team changed my perspective! From the moment I decided to sell my condo, it all went by so smooth and fast that at the end I could not believe it was all done! Zaid pays extreme attention to your specific needs and tries his best to achieve what is best for you, honestly and actively! He explains your options and doesn't push you to make any decision (which is a common annoying behavior I experienced with other realtors)!! Once you make up your mind, he then intervenes to alleviate the pressure and do what's supposed to be done! His assistant, Denise, was also very professional, adept and responsive! She followed up on every detail and every step of the process and arranged schedules early on! Overall, I'm very happy that I chose this great team to work with and if I have a chance again, I'll surely use them in future! Zaid and his team are the best. Save yourself some time and just contact them now. We didn't think we even wanted to look for a house in the Bay Area given how the horror stories we've heard from friends and colleagues. Clearly they didn't use Zaid. We found a house we loved in a few weeks and with Zaid's guidance, our bid was accepted. It was painless. Zaid and his team were very responsive at all hours of the day and answered all of our questions. I will definitely use them again in the future."

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Seller | Ryan T

"Me and my wife were looking for a 2Bd 2Ba condo in Sierracrest, short sale. Thanks to Zaid, we were able to close a deal despite of more than 20 other offers! It was very difficult to get an acceptance from our offer since there were so many buyers who were willing to do everything and thanks to Zaid's negotiating skills we ..."

"Me and my wife were looking for a 2Bd 2Ba condo in Sierracrest, short sale. Thanks to Zaid, we were able to close a deal despite of more than 20 other offers! It was very difficult to get an acceptance from our offer since there were so many buyers who were willing to do everything and thanks to Zaid's negotiating skills we finally got one! He is friendly, honest , personable, knowledgeable and all around great Realtor! He was referred to us by my brother who also got his condo thru him also a short sale. He also helped us navigate all the ins and outs of our short sale and Loan. He communicated with us appropriately and proactively. Also I would recommend going thru Zaid's Lender so that everything will go smoothly with the loan process and timely. We will definitely go back to him when we are ready to sell our unit in a few years. We highly recommend Zaid if you want to get results he is very good in closing a deal! philip h. Zaid worked with us 7/24 to complete the mission, which was almost impossible for somebody else, but he did not waste any moment to reach his goal. He was able to convince the buyer and the bank, which was not easy for him. It is important to mention that he was working and following up his mission even on the day of his wedding and during his honeymoon. Finally I wish for him a bright future with a great success."

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Seller | George H

"Zaid delivered on his commitment and sold my house in less than 3 weeks after the listing agreement was signed! He kept me informed throughout the whole process and made it very seamless. I highly recommend Zaid Hanna for any Real Estate transaction because he gets the job done!"

Seller | Long H

"A+, Five Stars or Excellent! However, we can rate Zaid Hanna, that's how we feel about his delivery and performance. He sold our 4002 LANA Ter. home two days before our first scheduled open house. He is a great negotiator and know how to work with other agents to deliver a great result."

Seller | Lynda G

"I was relocated by my work and had only a few months to prepare my house for sale, pack everything collects over seventeen years and find a good realtors who could work magic; I didn't think it was possible; however, I found Zaid on yelp and due to his great reviews, I took a chance and I was not disappointment; Zaid helped m..."

"I was relocated by my work and had only a few months to prepare my house for sale, pack everything collects over seventeen years and find a good realtors who could work magic; I didn't think it was possible; however, I found Zaid on yelp and due to his great reviews, I took a chance and I was not disappointment; Zaid helped me get my house ready for selling and sold my house in less than one week for over $100K over the asking price. He was very upfront, honest and professional. Zaid and his team are amazing; I honestly can't say enough about how happy I am I found Zaid. This is the second house I needed to sell; I wish I had Zaid on the first house; I know he would have obtained a much better deal. Thank you Zaid for all your help and for making the process so smooth."

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Seller | James V

"Zaid was an exceptional agent and so was Denise. He sold our house in San Jose. His team, project plan and high level of communication made it very easy and stress free. Zaid has an extremely good understanding of the market and people and has a strong business sense to help you price the home correctly and sell and clos..."

"Zaid was an exceptional agent and so was Denise. He sold our house in San Jose. His team, project plan and high level of communication made it very easy and stress free. Zaid has an extremely good understanding of the market and people and has a strong business sense to help you price the home correctly and sell and close it. We would not hesitate to recommend him highly to anyone."

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Seller | Ben T

"I just sold my home with Hanna Group Real Estate and the whole experience was really exceptional ! To start with, this is not your typical "one" person real estate team. In my first meeting with Hanna Group, they went through a 2 hour presentation covering the whole selling process, market/neighborhood analysis and study, hi..."

"I just sold my home with Hanna Group Real Estate and the whole experience was really exceptional ! To start with, this is not your typical "one" person real estate team. In my first meeting with Hanna Group, they went through a 2 hour presentation covering the whole selling process, market/neighborhood analysis and study, historical real estate data and trends, home preparation details, etc., etc ... They also took all the time needed to answer my questions and relieve any concerns I had about the selling process. Once the process started, the "team" really kicked into action. Their marketing team met with me at my home to create all the necessary documents, listing details, flyers, etc. They also have a professional photographer to take the home pictures with high end cameras, not the standard digital camera. The flyers they created were done very professionally by their graphic designer. They kept me updated multiple times a week on the whole process from the start to the final closing day. The team is also up to date on the latest technology and all document signing and review was done electronically. This alone saved me tons of time and made the selling process so much easier. All I had to do was basically open emails, read, and click to sign.. This is not your standard realtor team, but the "High Tech" version and the staff is very friendly, professional and up to speed in their respective departments. Hanna Group didn't just kick it up a notch when it comes to real-estate business, they are "TOP NOTCH". They delivered as they promised and got me top dollar for my home. It was a pleasure working with Denise, Zaid, and the rest of the Hanna Group !! Ben T."

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Buyer and Seller | Arwa D

"I had the pleasure of working with Zaid when we sold our home in San Jose two years ago. Like many Bay area homeowners we were struggling to make the payment after my husband was laid off from work. Our home had depreciated in value and our only option was, a short sale. We knew we didn't want to go into foreclosure. We were ..."

"I had the pleasure of working with Zaid when we sold our home in San Jose two years ago. Like many Bay area homeowners we were struggling to make the payment after my husband was laid off from work. Our home had depreciated in value and our only option was, a short sale. We knew we didn't want to go into foreclosure. We were very stressed out and nervous about the whole short sale process and knew nothing about it... Zaid was experienced and very educated on short sales and made the process smooth and easy. He answered any questions/concerns we had. He did all of the work with the bank (negotiations etc.), which freed up our time to look for rentals. He sold our home in less than four months, which in toady's market was incredible! I would recommend Zaid to anyone, no matter what your situation is. We hope that the next time we work with him will be a happier time for us as we'll be purchasing once again!"

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Buyer and Seller | Lana C

"Our experience in hiring him and his team to sell our townhome has been unbelievably excellent and stress free! Working with his team has been great and amazing. As most of you know, my family and I have decided to sell our townhome. My parents are retiring and decided to move to Paso Robles. As most of you can imagine, selli..."

"Our experience in hiring him and his team to sell our townhome has been unbelievably excellent and stress free! Working with his team has been great and amazing. As most of you know, my family and I have decided to sell our townhome. My parents are retiring and decided to move to Paso Robles. As most of you can imagine, selling a home that you have lived in for 11 years is a difficult decision to make to say the least and selling and buying at the same time with a tight deadline is an even bigger and a more daunting task! My parents and I have loved our neighborhood and the experiences that we have hadhere for the past 11 years. Zaid came highly recommended by a friend from Junior High school. I haven't seen her for years, howeverif she recommended him, I was in! From the first time that I spoke to Zaid over the phone, I knew he was a seasoned professional and was very passionate and knowledgeable in the real estate field. Real estate is his life. He lives and breathes it and it translates big into great results for his clients. I can tell you that my parents were very nervous about the whole situation of selling and buying at the same time. Zaid came to our home and spent two hours with my parents and me going over every single detail of the selling and buying process. He introduced us to his amazing and experienced staff that he works with to ensure they deliver the best client experience. Zaid has delivered everything he promised and more! The whole process was planned out to the T. His staff would reach out to us at each critical step in the process and guide us through it with ease. We really felt a part of the family. Zaid listened to what we wanted and needed and delivered every single item that we asked for. Our townhome sold before going on the market with minimal repairs and for the selling price that we wanted. Zaid went above and beyond. He found us a trusted real estate agent in the Paso Robles area who is also great at what she does and knows the area very well. She helped us find the house of my parents' dreams in their price range and we are now currently waiting for the closing to be complete. I would highly recommend Zaid and his wonderful team to anyone that needs real estate professionals. They will treat you like family and will get you what you need when you need it. Selling our house with Zaid and his team was truly a wonderful experience."

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Buyer | Nitin M

"Zaid and Regina surely deserve 5 stars. I met them at the house showing and decided to go with them to bid on it. They both were very helpful and patient. They guided me at every step from placing bid on the house, to finalising the lender, closing and finding handyman for needed repairs. With my initial bid, they promised a ..."

"Zaid and Regina surely deserve 5 stars. I met them at the house showing and decided to go with them to bid on it. They both were very helpful and patient. They guided me at every step from placing bid on the house, to finalising the lender, closing and finding handyman for needed repairs. With my initial bid, they promised a counter offer and delivered on it. This helped me to bid in my comfortable range. I never communicated with the seller or lender or with escrow company in person, they represented me everywhere and took care of it. For a first time buyer like me they definitely eased my mind and were available whenever I needed them. I will surely recommend them to my friends and family and consider them when I decide to upgrade."

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Buyer | Priya S

"Zaid is a genuine guy and a thorough professional. I am very happy to write this 5 star review for him which he truly deserves. He just helped us close on our investment property. He was so easy to work with as he is a great listener and a tactful negotiator. He always gave importance to our needs and thoughts and if he felt ..."

"Zaid is a genuine guy and a thorough professional. I am very happy to write this 5 star review for him which he truly deserves. He just helped us close on our investment property. He was so easy to work with as he is a great listener and a tactful negotiator. He always gave importance to our needs and thoughts and if he felt that we were not thinking on the right lines, he put forth his opinion in such a manner that we were reassured that he will support whatever decision we go with. Humility is really appreciated in a world where most of the people allow their success to go to their head and sound so condescending while stating their opinion if it is different than yours. The seller's agent was this variety and we were infuriated by the actions of the seller's agent, however I must say that Zaid kept his calm throughout and brought both parties to a successful closing. Zaid also takes pride in the relationships he had formed with other professionals over the years and is always ready to give referrals. So far we have only met competent professionals through him. Keep up the good work Zaid!"

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Buyer and Seller | Shannon S

"Zaid sold our condo for us in 2014, while I was 8 months pregnant. From the time we met him to the time we sold, he helped us in very way. From referring his personal contractor to help us fix up our place to listing and having our place sold in three weeks Zaid always provided beyond exceptional service. That is why we calle..."

"Zaid sold our condo for us in 2014, while I was 8 months pregnant. From the time we met him to the time we sold, he helped us in very way. From referring his personal contractor to help us fix up our place to listing and having our place sold in three weeks Zaid always provided beyond exceptional service. That is why we called him in 2015 when my husband and I were ready to buy a home. Unsure of where we wanted to buy, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Aromas, Scotts Valley, Zaid had no problem. He spent many hours driving far distances to look at homes. At each home he would point out the good and the bad, showing things we would have never noticed. When we finally found our home, he made it happen for us. We fell in love with the home and he helped us prepare a strong offer that the sellers couldn't refuse. I refer to Zaid to anyone I hear that is looking to buy or sell. He is extremely responsive to email, text and phone, which is so hard to find these days. And he is concerned for you as a client. He always had our interest in mind. Thank you Zaid for getting our family into our first real home!"

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Buyer | Mike P

"We started working with Zaid in mid-December 2014, and by the time January 2015 came around, our condo already had potential buyers. When we originally met with Zaid we found him very friendly, outgoing, and professional. We were impressed with his detail oriented approach on explaining our options as sellers and his strategy..."

"We started working with Zaid in mid-December 2014, and by the time January 2015 came around, our condo already had potential buyers. When we originally met with Zaid we found him very friendly, outgoing, and professional. We were impressed with his detail oriented approach on explaining our options as sellers and his strategy on marketing, selling, and closing the sale of our property. He provided us with all the information involved in selling our property. Zaid didn't waste any time marketing our property, and went to work the day after we met with him. During the process, he never lost contact with us. We were updated almost every day with status. We also received support from Zaid related to the tenant we had in the property. He took charge to make sure all parties were respected during the showing of the property, and that there was always a line of communication with the tenant. By the end of January, our property was sold. Zaid's efforts in getting an offer and closing escrow in such a short time was amazing. My wife and I were very pleased with the whole selling process. We will definitely work with Zaid again in the future!"

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Buyer and Seller | Julie L

"We hired Zaid to sell our condo and we must say that Zaid lived up to the hype of his "Yelp's Review". He is genuinely knowledgeable and helpful in all parts of the Real Estate's process. Even though this was not our first Real Estate's transaction, he took the time to answer and explain the process completely. We love that Z..."

"We hired Zaid to sell our condo and we must say that Zaid lived up to the hype of his "Yelp's Review". He is genuinely knowledgeable and helpful in all parts of the Real Estate's process. Even though this was not our first Real Estate's transaction, he took the time to answer and explain the process completely. We love that Zaid uses DocuSign so that we were able to sign most of the documents via email which made it extremely convenient and efficient. For a second there, we thought that we have to pull our property off the market because of lack of interest, yet Zaid pulled a rabbit out of his hat and brought us a potential buyer. On top of that, the potential buyer has some demands which Zaid went out of his way and called in his own "Handyman" to take care of it without any cost to us. We closed the deal in less than a month. Zaid made the whole entire process seamless. We will definitely use Zaid again for any future Real Estate's transactions and we definitely recommend Zaid to anyone who thinking selling or buying Real Estate's property."

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Buyer | J. Ben A

"As a Loan Officer I get work with many real estate agents. In my business I get to see to what degree various realtors will negotiate and try protect the interest of their customers whether they are buying or selling a home.I have worked with Zaid since 2010. During this time I have seen Zaid as a tireless realtor with a knac..."

"As a Loan Officer I get work with many real estate agents. In my business I get to see to what degree various realtors will negotiate and try protect the interest of their customers whether they are buying or selling a home.I have worked with Zaid since 2010. During this time I have seen Zaid as a tireless realtor with a knack for negotiation and transparency . I would definitely recommend Zaid to any buyer or seller of real estate."

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Buyer | Shruti H

"I and my husband, we have had the opportunity to work with Zaid on buying our very first home. And he deserves every bit of the 5 stars that I have given him. Since this was our first home buying experience, we had no idea of what to expect and how to go about it. He gave us a 2 hour session during our first meeting, where he..."

"I and my husband, we have had the opportunity to work with Zaid on buying our very first home. And he deserves every bit of the 5 stars that I have given him. Since this was our first home buying experience, we had no idea of what to expect and how to go about it. He gave us a 2 hour session during our first meeting, where he gave us a thorough rundown of the process itself, answered all our questions patiently, took a note of our needs in terms of the location, convenience and all the other factors. He also gave us a pretty realistic view of things considering how hard the market is for buyers. He also gave us assignments from time to time asking us to think about our must-have's, good-to-have's and can-compromise on lists and guided us with his key insights. This helped us better on narrowing our house searches. He has always been available via phone/emails to answer our questions/concerns. He is very punctual, never kept us waiting. Best of all, he is very professional about his interactions both with us and the seller agents. He has always provided us with good advice on all the houses we have seen, given us realistic picture and never told us to overbid(something not many realtors do, which concerned us considering we were particular about not over-committing budget-wise). Even after our bid got accepted, his commitment to our case did not stop there. He worked with us right through the closing part of it, even attending loan docs signing to provide us moral support. He stretches extra mile for his client's peace of mind. Home buying can be a very stressful exercise and a lot of this can be helped if you build a mutual trust with your realtor. He is very perceptive of his clients' likes/dislikes and his sincerity to help shows all throughout the process. I still can not believe that we managed to find and close the deal to our dream home within 1.5 ~ 2 months of working with him."

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Buyer | Ramesh H

"Zaid is as good as it gets. His ability to connect with the client and understand where he and/or she stands is really top notch. He has in-depth knowledge of the real estate business and he is extremely patient while answering questions / doubts. His communication is superior. He is extremely quick and maintains constant tou..."

"Zaid is as good as it gets. His ability to connect with the client and understand where he and/or she stands is really top notch. He has in-depth knowledge of the real estate business and he is extremely patient while answering questions / doubts. His communication is superior. He is extremely quick and maintains constant touch all through the deal. Let me explain my our experience with him. Day 1: We saw a house and liked it a lot. Day 2: I called him for the first time, it was a Saturday evening. In a few minutes, it was clear to me that he was the agent we always wanted! Our connection was that quick! He gave us an appointment to meet the next morning. Day 3: We met him and he explained the current home market situation. He patiently listened when we explained what we were up to. After going through a few houses that he pulled from the listing, we told him about the house we had seen the previous day. He instantly agreed to help us with that one. Day 5: We went and saw the house. He had come prepared with print outs of similar houses recently sold in the neighborhood. He helped us get a good feeling of if the listing price was reasonable. By evening, he had already connected with the seller and seller's agent and he prepared the offer. Day 6: We signed the offer. Day 7: The offer was accepted after a brief negotiation; all handled by Zaid. We never knew home buying could be that quick and enjoyable. It was possible because of Zaid. He helped us through the escrow closure process. He also referred us to a very good handyman who would take up painting and flooring work. To summarize Zaid: A very thorough, professional, warm, and friendly agent who understands the sensibilities involved in a home buying process. He is very well connected with other professionals related to his business. Highly recommended."

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Buyer and Seller | Omar N

"had to take the time out of my busy schedule to let you know, you did an awesome job finding my beautiful home. Words can not express the wonderful hassle free experience that I had. This was my first time purchasing home and I had very little knowledge of buying a home on my own, until you came along. You took your time and ..."

"had to take the time out of my busy schedule to let you know, you did an awesome job finding my beautiful home. Words can not express the wonderful hassle free experience that I had. This was my first time purchasing home and I had very little knowledge of buying a home on my own, until you came along. You took your time and walked me threw the steps, by taking baby steps, and you were always asking me questions to make certain that I understood everything. You were always professional, accurate with your responses and just did everything a homebuyer could dream of when purchasing a home. You calmed my nerves, and when cold feet were setting in, you held my thoughts together as my dream of being a homeowner came together ... and for that I say THANK YOU. The follow up after the sale has been awesome. You came to visit and gave me tips on items around my home. I could not have found a better Realtor than you. If you had not taken the time and energy to work with me, to open up all doors with no hidden agendas, I would not be a happy homeowner today. If I ever decide to sell my home, or know someone who wants to sell or buy, your name will be the one I recommend."

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Buyer | George C

"The Hanna group provided a great experience for my family as home sellers. Zaid arrived and I could see right away he was very professional. He had all the market statistical data and knew the community well. After the contract was signed, the Hanna group did a great job Staging my home and finding the right pricepoint to sel..."

"The Hanna group provided a great experience for my family as home sellers. Zaid arrived and I could see right away he was very professional. He had all the market statistical data and knew the community well. After the contract was signed, the Hanna group did a great job Staging my home and finding the right pricepoint to sell. The team showed my home through several open houses/ They were well prepared and had the best signage in the neighborhood to pull in buyers. Zaid did a fantastic job in the end negotiating a contract that worked for all three parties (Buyer, Seller,and Realtors). I could not have asked for anything better. I highly recommend the Hanna Group."

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Buyer | Sumit P

"My wife and I are happy first-time homeowners in San Jose thanks to the Hanna Group. We have been on the move in the US for last 5-6 years and after moving to Bay Area last year started exploring the option of purchasing a house. We seriously started thinking about it at the start of the year, reached out these guys in late J..."

"My wife and I are happy first-time homeowners in San Jose thanks to the Hanna Group. We have been on the move in the US for last 5-6 years and after moving to Bay Area last year started exploring the option of purchasing a house. We seriously started thinking about it at the start of the year, reached out these guys in late Jan, started seeing houses in Feb and now are homeowners in March!! Few things to keep in mind why this is such a big deal and the fantastic job these guys have done. We had very little knowledge about the market, home buying process and in general it felt like a daunting task. However, my first call with Zaid and Derek just made me feel very comfortable and that I am in safe hands with their years of experience, their connections and their intention in general of helping us along the way, instead of pushing us to buy now. From the first meeting it was clear that Derek will be our go to person for showing and Zaid will support on the data / comp side. Derek was extremely professional, patient, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Three weeks into viewing houses, we loved a house, put our very first bid and went in escrow. Given it's a seller market, the bid prices are sometimes insanely high, but we got the house t what I would call a very reasonable but competitive bid. All thanks again to their relationship with listing agent and their pulse on the market. Here again they never pushed us for a bid price but rather showed us the data, their reco and let us decide what we are comfortable with. Anyway, I can keep going on, but the bottom line is, you can fully trust them and dive in to get your dream house. While we got lucky in finding our house so quickly, you might take some time, but these guys will make sure you get one that you love!!"

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Buyer and Seller | Claire L

"This is the second time we work with Zaid and his team. They bought our first home, sold our first home, and bought our second home. I have always trusted and am reassured every time when I work with Zaid and his team that we have the best help. Our process of selling was smooth and we got exactly what we needed from selling ..."

"This is the second time we work with Zaid and his team. They bought our first home, sold our first home, and bought our second home. I have always trusted and am reassured every time when I work with Zaid and his team that we have the best help. Our process of selling was smooth and we got exactly what we needed from selling plus plenty of rent back thanks to Zaid and his listing agent, Denise. We were also able to find a home within time limit by the tireless help from Zaid and his buyer's agent, Regina. I like that they care about what's best for us rather than pushing us to buy the most expensive home or spend the most money like some other agents. I couldn't be more satisfied with their service. #alwayslistentoZaid"

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Buyer and Seller | E H

"The realtor that my husband and I used for our first home purchase was not helpful at all, so when we decided to sell our house and buy another, I told my husband I wanted someone that could do a lot of hand-holding for us. After interviewing a couple of folks, one of which was Zaid, it was like night and day. Zaid definitely..."

"The realtor that my husband and I used for our first home purchase was not helpful at all, so when we decided to sell our house and buy another, I told my husband I wanted someone that could do a lot of hand-holding for us. After interviewing a couple of folks, one of which was Zaid, it was like night and day. Zaid definitely stood out as one that did his homework, and was very knowledgeable in all things real estate. He and his team helped orchestrate and time everything so that we were able to sell our house and do a rent-back until we found another house to buy. He even had contacts to help us with some updates to our house to get it ready for selling. There were some bumps along the way, but none of which were Zaid's fault. In fact, Zaid helped us navigate through it all and crapped the whip to make sure things fell into place. Zaid and his team totally exceeded my expectations. Zaid & Regina, who helped us on the buy-side, was also awesome to work with. They went with us to look at houses. Pointed out pros and cons to the houses we looked at, sometimes things that we didn't even think of. There were a number of houses where we considered putting an offer on, but Regina's honest feedback made us think otherwise. So we really appreciated the fact that she wasn't there just to quickly close a deal. We had such a good experience with them that we are using them again on the sale of another property. I highly recommend them if you're looking to sell/buy a place. sriniVAS M. Zaid is one of the best Real estate broker in bay area. I called him looking at his one of the listings. He is so knowledgeable of the market and made me feel so easy of my decision. He takes take care from the beginning to end of the closure of the property and beyond as well to help with handy man and others. He explains all terms & condition, process, market trend so well that you will have confidence to make a purchase. He never lies for anything, he is truthful, trustworthy, sober and well behaved agent. He responds to phone call or message instantly and answer all of queries. He also helps to find good handy man for home repairs or upgrades. I would not have been able to purchase house without Zaid. He is excellent person to work with. I thank you Zaid for all the help he has provided during the process of buying a house."

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Buyer | Sargon I

"We were in the market for an investment property and we didn't have a good idea about how much we could afford or where to buy (in state or out of state). Zaid educated us on the advantages and disadvantages of local and out of state investment properties. Everything he said made sense and I could tell he was being objective ..."

"We were in the market for an investment property and we didn't have a good idea about how much we could afford or where to buy (in state or out of state). Zaid educated us on the advantages and disadvantages of local and out of state investment properties. Everything he said made sense and I could tell he was being objective because he was supportive of some areas where he doesn't serve. After coaching us on what we should afford (which was lower than what we initially thought - another sign that he was in it for our good and not maximizing his fee), we decided to buy in the area. On the first day we saw a unit we really liked and wanted to buy, but Zaid kept taking us out to see other properties saying that he wanted us to make an informed decision. After several days spent touring properties, we told him we wanted the one we fell in love with the first day. He contacted the sellers and convinced them to sell it to us without taking any other offers. The deal was done in a very short time and we achieved our goal better than we ever expected. This real estate group is the best so don't go anywhere else."

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Buyer | Jessica C

"TLDR: we had an A+ experience. My husband and I were first time home buyers, and what a ride it was! We found Zaid through Redfin and had our introductory call on a Saturday. That evening, we found a must-see listing on Redfin and, going only off of our positive initial impression, we told Zaid we'd like to engage him asap an..."

"TLDR: we had an A+ experience. My husband and I were first time home buyers, and what a ride it was! We found Zaid through Redfin and had our introductory call on a Saturday. That evening, we found a must-see listing on Redfin and, going only off of our positive initial impression, we told Zaid we'd like to engage him asap and whether he could help us see the house the next morning. Zaid responded right away and took time out of his Sunday morning to show us the house. We ended up putting in an offer two days later and...we got the house! Even better, it was actually our first offer on any house. During those two days, Zaid was very easy to reach, happy to answer any of our questions, and provided all the info and advice we needed to formulate our offer - which was spot on. Our home was priced way below market, so in some sense it might have been harder to predict what it would actually sell for, but he was right on the money (pun intended). We weren't quite the highest bid, but we ended up getting it thanks to The Hanna Group's meticulousness in putting together a competitive offer and Zaid's extra efforts in reaching out to the seller/listing agent. Throughout the closing process, Zaid remained very engaged and was always available to answer any questions or jump on a call at any time of the day (sorry Zaid!), which was really important since we'd never been through the process before. He also provided recommendations for structural inspectors, ventilation repairs, etc. His responses were always very prompt and easy to understand, and he was always on time. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better experience and would 100% want to work with Zaid again when we look for our next home!"

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Buyer | Vipin P

"We worked with Shilpa and the Hanna group to purchase a home in the middle of Covid. This was a tough transaction as the house was not listed and sellers were not easily reachable. On top of that, things were delayed on all ends due to various Covid related factors. Shilpa got us the home at an attractive price and made sure ..."

"We worked with Shilpa and the Hanna group to purchase a home in the middle of Covid. This was a tough transaction as the house was not listed and sellers were not easily reachable. On top of that, things were delayed on all ends due to various Covid related factors. Shilpa got us the home at an attractive price and made sure everything went smoothly. Not sure we would have got the home without Shilpa and the Hanna group."

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Buyer | Akhila N

"My husband and I bought our first townhome with Zaid a couple of years ago and when we decided to move, we looked no further than Zaid and his group. We were both seller and buyer during the pandemic, which was extremely stressful but Zaid and his team made the whole process very smooth for us. We worked with Zaid on the sell..."

"My husband and I bought our first townhome with Zaid a couple of years ago and when we decided to move, we looked no further than Zaid and his group. We were both seller and buyer during the pandemic, which was extremely stressful but Zaid and his team made the whole process very smooth for us. We worked with Zaid on the selling front and being first time sellers, we were apprehensive about the sale but Zaid helped us in every step of the way. He was constantly communicating with us and accommodating our countless questions. He always ensured we were covered with multiple options when we encountered some unforeseen delays during closing from buyer's side. Teresa and Nedda from his team are an absolute delight to work with! We worked with Shilpa Muthye on the buying side and we loved her! Shilpa was extremely patient with us when we were still figuring out which area would suit our needs - we had practically given her more a dozen neighborhoods initially! Not only did she help us pick a great location, she got us an amazing deal on our house. Shilpa went above and beyond to ensure our offer would get picked, even though it was not the highest. She even introduced us to an amazing loan officer (ask for Michael from Wells Fargo) who made the entire process extremely smooth and easy. Shilpa is more than an agent, she is your friend and well-wisher who genuinely loves to help people! We recommended Zaid Hanna and his group to a bunch of friends, who turned into clients and will continue to do so!"

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Buyer and Seller | Paul G

"Zaid sold my house in Willow Glen about a month ago and he is someone who definitely goes above and beyond. He helped with high maintenance tenants, bringing in the right prospective buyers, and knows the market in the area as well as you can hope for, if not better. Zaid probably excels most in his negotiation abilities with..."

"Zaid sold my house in Willow Glen about a month ago and he is someone who definitely goes above and beyond. He helped with high maintenance tenants, bringing in the right prospective buyers, and knows the market in the area as well as you can hope for, if not better. Zaid probably excels most in his negotiation abilities with the other parties, getting a very clear idea from what we wanted and making sure that we got it from the buyers. I would certainly use Zaid again if I were to buy again in the SJ area in the future."

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Buyer | Mandy M

"Zaid and his team helped my husband and I purchase our first home and we could not have asked for a better experience. From the first introduction we had, Zaid was professional, prepared, and personable and he blew the other real estate agents we interviewed out of the water. We worked primarily with Derek in searching for ou..."

"Zaid and his team helped my husband and I purchase our first home and we could not have asked for a better experience. From the first introduction we had, Zaid was professional, prepared, and personable and he blew the other real estate agents we interviewed out of the water. We worked primarily with Derek in searching for our home and he was equally as incredible. Derek was patient and responsive, and was able to set up viewings for us last minute and adjusted when viewings were no longer available or we found a different house we wanted to see (even day of). We saw a total of about 15 homes over a period of about 3 weeks and he came with us to every single house we toured, including over a holiday weekend. His expertise was invaluable, and he pointed out various things to watch out for as we looked at homes, and did his own thorough review of disclosures for homes we requested, and walked us through his thoughts (which was especially helpful for the first one because we had no idea what to be concerned about and what was easy to fix). We ended up putting an offer on 2 homes and the process was smooth and easy on our end with Derek, Zaid, and Nedda doing the heavy lifting while we just crossed our fingers! We lost out on our first offer to an all cash buyer (who we could not have competed with!) but through that offer process we felt even more confident in Derek that he would help us put together competitive but reasonable offers on future houses. We got another chance less than a week later and this time we were the only offer - this was another thing we appreciated about Derek, as he was in constant communication when the sellers agent to get as much intelligence as he could on competing offers, which helped in our pricing and contingency strategy. For this one, since we were the only offer, we were able to keep all the contingencies and come in at a fair price. He also helped advise us on various things we had concerns about with the home (it is an 80 year old home) and helped organize inspections to get things checked out beyond what the sellers had done. We ended up getting the house at a price that was below the comps and below our banks appraisal , which seemed unheard of to us in the Bay Area! The closing process was equally as quick and smooth and we were guided through the whole thing by Derek, who worked really well with our lender. We've been in our home for over a week now and we could not be happier. We are still in awe that we are sitting in our home just 2 short months after we first contacted Zaid for an initial consult. I highly recommend Derek and the rest of the Real Estate 38 team to anyone looking to buy their first or any subsequent home ! We plan to be in our current home for many years, but when we decide it is time to move you bet we will be contacting Real Estate 38 to help us with the process!"

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Buyer and Seller | Roberto B

"Zaid Hanna sold our house and helped us purchase our new home also! His professionalism and work ethics are beyond words. He did an amazing job especially at keeping me informed about feedback from buyers, my wife and I highly recommend using him and his team. Such a wonderful group to work with. The Hanna group! Thanks again..."

"Zaid Hanna sold our house and helped us purchase our new home also! His professionalism and work ethics are beyond words. He did an amazing job especially at keeping me informed about feedback from buyers, my wife and I highly recommend using him and his team. Such a wonderful group to work with. The Hanna group! Thanks again Zaid"

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Buyer | Yale S

"We just got our house closed and feel well blessed!! We didn't know Nini or Zaid until they invited us to the introductory presentation. As you may understand, as first home buyer, both my husband and I really have no idea of where to start and all the possibilities of buying a house. During the discussion, we become more int..."

"We just got our house closed and feel well blessed!! We didn't know Nini or Zaid until they invited us to the introductory presentation. As you may understand, as first home buyer, both my husband and I really have no idea of where to start and all the possibilities of buying a house. During the discussion, we become more interactive because we felt that Nini and Zaid are very reliable, knowledgeable, and experienced. Thanks to them for helping us clarify the budget and target at the end of the meeting. Without this discussion, our dream of buying an own house would never happen! Strongly recommend to come to talk with them as early as you can, as you will definitely be well educated and learn something from there. Then we started checking out open-houses and some off-market houses. As more and more houses we have been seen by Nini's advice, we got more clear vision in what exactly we need. Of course as first-time buyer, we get to more questions and more concerns about potential negatives as we seen more houses. But all of these have been well taken care by Nini's professionals and patience. She never push us, but understand us. Sometimes I almost doubt myself, but never stop trusting Nini! This trust comes from reasons if you know how many days and nights Nini spent extra time to tour us in houses that we thought we will like; how many calls and messages by her to answer our endless/silly questions and discuss strategies for next steps. We can always feel Nini is with us in the entire buying process and thank YOU Nini to not give up us~lol~ Luckily, we finally find our desire house. The house is even too perfect for us to have enough confidence to get the offer. But can you believe it?! we finally got the because the seller appreciate our prayers and they really like Nini, although seller received a couple of offers with higher purchasing price !! We won just because we have the perfect agent with us. This is absolutely a miracle and presence of God's glory !! There is simply no possible way this outcome would have been happened if Nini and Zaid's team were not super responsible by countless talks, updates and most critically, their very sound advice. We are keeping closed contacts with Nini because we have been used to stay in this reliable relationship with her. Now Nini is more than a friend to our family :) We don't write a very long review, but we felt very appreciated by their professional service and want to help people like us to find a great realtor and an awesome friendship! Thank you guys very much!"

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Buyer and Seller | Ian J

"Review for Zaid Hanna. I came across Zaid when I was interested in a house that I saw on Redfin where he was the recommended agent. I contacted him about this particular home and, while he wasn't the listing agent, he was able to get information to me quickly regarding this home, which unfortunately was already pending. It wa..."

"Review for Zaid Hanna. I came across Zaid when I was interested in a house that I saw on Redfin where he was the recommended agent. I contacted him about this particular home and, while he wasn't the listing agent, he was able to get information to me quickly regarding this home, which unfortunately was already pending. It was shortly after this that my wife and I decided to sell our current Santa Teresa home, and we decided to contact Zaid. I must say that it was a GREAT decision. Just chatting with Zaid on the phone I felt comfortable. He was personable, intelligent, knowledgeable of the area and the market, and just a genuine guy. We ended up getting off topic and talking about all sorts of things on that phone call from family to foreign policy. When he came to visit us at home to discuss our expectations, ideal scenario in selling, and timeline, he was the consummate professional. He was informative and honest and not leading us or pushy in any way. We laid out our ideal selling scenario, asking price, as well as the timeline (which was pretty short) and Zaid said that he could make it happen. He even had a friendly bet with my wife regarding meeting some of her demands. Hilarious. He stated that he would take care of everything and that we could contact him anytime with questions. Zaid is a man of his word as communication is key. He was in constant communication and was available any time via text, email, and even phone call. He is very very helpful and friendly, even when you ask what you think may be a dumb question he gives a clear and knowledgeable answer. The sale of the house went fairly smoothly and even the curve balls we were pitched were easily handled by Zaid and his awesome team members. They have a wide reach in terms of advertising on different web sites, the literature and flyers they put out were thoughtfully put together, glossy, and professional, the staging and open house were handled beautifully, and they made the whole process as stress free as selling a house can be. All in all the experience of working with Zaid, and the whole team was beyond positive and I wholeheartedly recommend them. I My wife and I are not looking to buy a new place just yet, but I can assure you that as soon as we are ready we will be contacting Zaid. Thank you Zaid. You guys are awesome!"

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Buyer | Krithika M

"Deciding to work with Zaid Hanna Derek Duncan (our realtors), Zaid and the Hanna group was the best decision we could have made as first-time home buyers. Here is the short and succinct review of our experience working with them: they are amazing, attentive, experienced, and will get you your dream home. During the initial zo..."

"Deciding to work with Zaid Hanna Derek Duncan (our realtors), Zaid and the Hanna group was the best decision we could have made as first-time home buyers. Here is the short and succinct review of our experience working with them: they are amazing, attentive, experienced, and will get you your dream home. During the initial zoom meeting, Derek and Zaid took their time to get to walk us through the home buying process, get to know us, set up MLS search and ask a lot of questions to better understand exactly what we were looking for. Their additional suggestions for narrowing our search area were extremely helpful and allowed us zero in on our desired area. The communication with Derek, Zaid and the entire team including the transaction coordinator Jill was flawless, we never waited for responses whether it was a text, email or phone call --and as first time Home Buyers, we had a lot of questions! Because of covid restrictions, individual appointments had to be made for viewing houses and Derek always set up our appointments right away -- literal minutes, no joke. We in fact joked that his middle name should be Derek 'Lightning' Duncan given the speed with which he was able to organize everything. Any question or concern was always greeted with smart, concise, accurate answers and even additional information we hadn't thought to ask. Throughout the process, Derek responded to our calls and texts very quickly, with a great attitude and sense of humor - no easy feat given we saw over 25+ homes in 8 weeks. He is highly organized, on top of his game and we never felt pressured by him even once! His thoughtful planning and flexibility always made for a very efficient use of an afternoon so we could see a few homes back to back. During viewings, Derek established fantastic relationships with all of the seller's agents, granting us a ton of access and insider knowledge on the properties. Derek's experience as well as his deep Bay Area knowledge and insights proved critical in getting us a dream home less than 8 weeks from when we began our search. Once we made an offer that was accepted, the entire team was diligent about moving us through the process and we were in great hands until the very end. Throughout the whole experience, we felt that Derek was looking out for us and only had our best interest at heart. There are a lot of great agents, but do yourself a favor and take your home purchase or sale to Derek and the Hanna group."

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Buyer | Saad J

"Zaid is an experienced and seasoned realtor. He understands the requirements of the clients very patiently, gives friendly advise and suggestions based on his vast experience. And at no point while dealing with him would you feel as if he is trying to influence your decision just to get business. At every stage while working ..."

"Zaid is an experienced and seasoned realtor. He understands the requirements of the clients very patiently, gives friendly advise and suggestions based on his vast experience. And at no point while dealing with him would you feel as if he is trying to influence your decision just to get business. At every stage while working with Zaid he made sure that I am happy with what we are getting into and he did the best possible to get me a good deal. I had a condo at Eagle Rock community in south San Jose. Being a first time home seller in the US, there were many nitty-gritties that I wasn't aware of and Zaid with his team were kind enough to explain patiently and in details. Over the period of 2-2.5 months working with Zaid, My relation with him turned from more than just a realtor to more of a family friend. I feel lucky to have him and his group as my Agent and would gladly recommend his group to anyone who asks me. Thank you for putting your trust in us Alan! It was a pleasure working with you!"

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Buyer and Seller | Janet m

"Zaid and Nini sold our house during COVID-19 when selling a house was not as easy. Both of them are honest, trustworthy, pleasant, highly intelligent and their follow through are amazing and very thorough. They are very attentive and detail oriented. They gave us the individualized attention that no other realtors had. They l..."

"Zaid and Nini sold our house during COVID-19 when selling a house was not as easy. Both of them are honest, trustworthy, pleasant, highly intelligent and their follow through are amazing and very thorough. They are very attentive and detail oriented. They gave us the individualized attention that no other realtors had. They let us know the pros and cons of each decision and let us make the decision. They are very quick and patient to respond to any questions or problems even on nights and weekends. we are very happy with their service and highly recommend them to anyone looking into buying/selling a house."

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Buyer | Kevin L

"It's unfortunate that 5 stars are the max as I would give Zaid and his team 10 stars!!! If your either a buyer or seller, Zaid makes the process seem so seamless for his clients. He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely realizable. I would recommend Zaid to any potential buyers or sellers as he will exceed all your expectat..."

"It's unfortunate that 5 stars are the max as I would give Zaid and his team 10 stars!!! If your either a buyer or seller, Zaid makes the process seem so seamless for his clients. He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely realizable. I would recommend Zaid to any potential buyers or sellers as he will exceed all your expectations. Zaid was recommended by my sister and brother in law who had an awesome experience with him. As a first time home buyer, I did not know what to experience or expect. In my first meeting, we spent close to 2 hours as he thoroughly went through the process and what each thing meant, I knew he was the real deal!! Zaid and his team were extremely helpful and wonderful to work with. I enjoyed working with Zaid and would definitely recommend him in a heart beat to my family and friends!"

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Buyer and Seller | Bart F

"Thanks Zaid for the great work and support from your whole team for helping me sell my house in Almaden Valley, and buy a new one in San Jose! Experience was painless from start to finish. His team helped getting house ready. Best staging I have seen. Provided me enough (and not too much) information during the whole process...."

"Thanks Zaid for the great work and support from your whole team for helping me sell my house in Almaden Valley, and buy a new one in San Jose! Experience was painless from start to finish. His team helped getting house ready. Best staging I have seen. Provided me enough (and not too much) information during the whole process. Compared to other agents I had to deal with in last 20 years, Zaid is way above the rest!"

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Buyer and Seller | Laura S

"The Zaid Hanna Group helped us buy and now sell our 1st house. The Zaid Hanna Group is the only realtor that I will ever use in the Bay Area. Zaid was responsive, listened to what we wanted, and was transparent and honest. His reputation helped get out bid selected. When it came time to sell our house, Zaid recommended a few ..."

"The Zaid Hanna Group helped us buy and now sell our 1st house. The Zaid Hanna Group is the only realtor that I will ever use in the Bay Area. Zaid was responsive, listened to what we wanted, and was transparent and honest. His reputation helped get out bid selected. When it came time to sell our house, Zaid recommended a few strategies and we listened and we are so happy. Our house sold with 10 offers, in less than a week, and with 130k over asking. The closing was very easy and we knew that Zaid and his team were handling everything. We never worried. Unfortunately, we moved out of state and our experiences elsewhere only solidified our positive experience with the Hanna Group. We hope to return in the future and we know we will be well taken care of by the Zaid Hanna Group. As first time homebuyers from out of state we were clueless when it came to the San Jose market. We decided to work with Zaid because he was recommended and had excellent reviews. Zaid walked us through the entire process and was always available to explain anything and everything. We was extremely reliable and accessible. Our seller informed us that one of the reasons why he chose our offer was because of Zaid's reputation in the industry and he knew he would be on top of it. When we go to sell this house and buy another we will call Zaid again and continue to recommend him in the meantime."

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Buyer | Rebecca W

"Zaid and team were great to work with. Bought our first home in a crazy market! Zaid personally ensured the listing agent knew how serious we were and helped us lock down the house within a day of seeing it. We are very sure that our house would have gone for more if Zaid hadn't stayed in close contact and motivated the listi..."

"Zaid and team were great to work with. Bought our first home in a crazy market! Zaid personally ensured the listing agent knew how serious we were and helped us lock down the house within a day of seeing it. We are very sure that our house would have gone for more if Zaid hadn't stayed in close contact and motivated the listing agent/seller to take our offer over many others from the 60 total showings that had been scheduled. Now we look forward to working with Zaid's network which he readily offered to connect us to. Zaid specifically asked us to call or text him at any point if we have questions or need advice as we start settling into our new home! As first time buyers we appreciate his helpful hand. He is more than just an agent, he wants you to have a great experience. - Becca & Aneesh"

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Buyer | Spencer S

"As first-time homebuyers in a challenging market, we knew we wanted to work with a realtor team that would educate us, represent our best interests, and give us a competitive edge. We're so pleased to have worked with Zaid Hanna, Derek and the Hanna group to close on our first home just 3 months after our initial conversation..."

"As first-time homebuyers in a challenging market, we knew we wanted to work with a realtor team that would educate us, represent our best interests, and give us a competitive edge. We're so pleased to have worked with Zaid Hanna, Derek and the Hanna group to close on our first home just 3 months after our initial conversation. Zaid & Derek were an absolute pleasure to work with; he is an experienced and highly personable professional with deep local market knowledge. Zaid & Derek helped educate us on local market dynamics, interest rates, comps, home inspection reports, neighborhoods, and so much more. He was patient with us and importantly never pressured us to bid outside our budget or pursue an excessively risky property. We appreciated his sense of humor and positive, patient attitude which helped us stay motivated and engaged throughout 40+ property viewings over 6 weeks. Zaid & Derek made themselves available and planned effectively to tour properties, was always on-time, and was an excellent all-around communicator who always followed up on the small details. He connected us with solid mortgage financing options which helped us structure stronger offers than we would have been able to on our own. Because Derek helped us understand the process and specific property circumstances inside and out, we were able to place bids with confidence (no small feat in this market). Zaid & Derek consistently built a strong repertoire with sellers agents and strongly represented our interests which ended up being critical to getting us under contract. Because of Derek's experience, consistent effort, and expertise, we we were able to secure a home we love which appraised over value. We highly recommend Zaid Hanna, Derek Duncan, and the Hanna Group for anyone looking to buy a home with confidence."

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Buyer and Seller | Liz C

"Zaid and his team are amazing! We recently bought a new home with Zaid's help and the process went very smoothly. He helped link us to a lender (who was awesome), was honest about homes that we looked at and ensures that everyone follows through on their part. He also helped to sell our old house within two weeks, which was w..."

"Zaid and his team are amazing! We recently bought a new home with Zaid's help and the process went very smoothly. He helped link us to a lender (who was awesome), was honest about homes that we looked at and ensures that everyone follows through on their part. He also helped to sell our old house within two weeks, which was wonderful given the market. I honestly don't think we would've been successful in the process if we had a less experienced realtor. He came to us as a recommendation from a trusted friend and I would recommend him to anyone who asks!"

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Buyer | Anil M

"We first approached Zaid with what we thought was a genius idea of buying land and building our home. We went through a few revisions in our plan over 6 months. We ditched the idea of building home and thought of buying a fixer upper and then decided to get a house that didn't need a lot of work. Zaid was very patient and gui..."

"We first approached Zaid with what we thought was a genius idea of buying land and building our home. We went through a few revisions in our plan over 6 months. We ditched the idea of building home and thought of buying a fixer upper and then decided to get a house that didn't need a lot of work. Zaid was very patient and guided us in navigating the real estate market during this period. Our experience was hugely positive. Some of the highlights that stood out for us were: - Zaid's expertise and knowledge on current market and predictions for the year - Zaid finding potential problems with a land plot we were considering - Also, convincing us that building home is a very risky proposition. Looking back, we are really glad we didn't go that route - Zaid always being detail oriented, soft spoken and right on time during the house visits - Zaid giving quick rough estimates on repairs or modifications that we wanted in some of the houses we visited - This helped us a lot during the search because it widened our options - Negotiating the pool demolition with the seller agent and getting backyard ready before appraisal - Guidance and continued work with us during the escrow period and also helped us plan the modifications"

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Buyer | Mark M

"Zaid and his team have been amazing to my wife and I. Zaid has helped us understand how the market works and the process of purchasing a house four years ago. When we were ready to buy our home this year I had no doubt that I had to connect with Zaid to help us find our home. Him and his team have been very responsive and res..."

"Zaid and his team have been amazing to my wife and I. Zaid has helped us understand how the market works and the process of purchasing a house four years ago. When we were ready to buy our home this year I had no doubt that I had to connect with Zaid to help us find our home. Him and his team have been very responsive and respectful and they treated us like family. Zaid is very knowledgeable and experienced and was always available to help us answer our questions. We had a very unique situation with the seller and Zaid had no problem stepping in to support us and negotiate on our behalf. I definitely recommend Zaid and his team to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a house. Thank you Zaid Hanna and The Hanna Group for your incredible work that you do for your clients. We are forever grateful to you!"

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Buyer | Becky G

"My son chose Hanna Group to help him buy a townhome in San Jose, after reading their glowing Yelp reviews and speaking to Zaid Hanna on the phone. Zaid then assigned Derek Duncan to work with my son. Derek proved to be an excellent realtor who did help him find the right home after my son relocated to the Bay Area. Because my..."

"My son chose Hanna Group to help him buy a townhome in San Jose, after reading their glowing Yelp reviews and speaking to Zaid Hanna on the phone. Zaid then assigned Derek Duncan to work with my son. Derek proved to be an excellent realtor who did help him find the right home after my son relocated to the Bay Area. Because my son's new job left very little time to search for a new home, Zaid & Derek not only had to work with my son, but also with me! He always treated us respectfully, responded quickly to our questions and requests, gave clear explanations, and was skilled at working with our different personalities and communication styles. It was a strong seller's market at the time, with bids going well above the list price. My son held off making any offer for three months, because none of the homes within his price range met all his requirements. This could have been very discouraging to Derek, but Zaid & Derek kept the search going, recommended listings that got closer to what my son was looking for, and assured us the right home would turn up. I always felt the true test of Derek's expertise would come when my son was ready to submit an offer. Zaid & Derek were very aware of the state of the housing market and informed us right away when it was beginning to cool a bit. That opened up a few more locations to consider and my son found the home he wanted. With Zaid & Derek's guidance, my son made a good, "clean" offer that matched the list price. When the seller's agent tried to see if my son would raise his offer, Derek spoke to us about it and recommended we hold firm. He knew exactly what to say to the seller's agent to convince her of how favorable the offer was. With many thanks to Zaid & Derek and Hanna Group, my son got his new home."

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Buyer | Sarit Kumar S

"A very good friend of mine recommended Zaid and team at Re38. They are very pro-active in getting our queries addressed and kept us updated with new listings tailored as per our needs. We were being given clear instructions and steps by them, throughout the escrow which went very smooth and closed on time. Loved the fact that..."

"A very good friend of mine recommended Zaid and team at Re38. They are very pro-active in getting our queries addressed and kept us updated with new listings tailored as per our needs. We were being given clear instructions and steps by them, throughout the escrow which went very smooth and closed on time. Loved the fact that they negotiated as much as possible with seller's agent to have our needs met. We are very happy with our new home. I would highly recommend."

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Buyer | Brandon M

"Zaid and his staff helped me through the process of buying my first home. The first time we spoke, Zaid met with me for over an hour teaching me all the basics/terminology. Less than two months later, I'll be moving into a beautiful home and couldn't be more thrilled. Nearly every day, I'd text a bunch of messages to Zaid ask..."

"Zaid and his staff helped me through the process of buying my first home. The first time we spoke, Zaid met with me for over an hour teaching me all the basics/terminology. Less than two months later, I'll be moving into a beautiful home and couldn't be more thrilled. Nearly every day, I'd text a bunch of messages to Zaid asking him anything/everything that came to mind as we browsed homes online and planned tours. Without fail, Zaid would respond almost immediately with an informative answer. Furthermore, for every piece of paperwork we encountered along the way, Zaid would walk me through it line-by-line to ensure I understood exactly what it meant. Because of Zaid in particular, I've learned far more about the intricacies involved with navigating the home-buying process. Another bonus: Zaid is super friendly and genuine people. I'm sure many agents say they care about their clients, but Zaid has proven that to me with their actions multiple times. For example, we initially found a condo that we loved and made an offer. On the day the sellers were meant to review all the competing offers, Zaid was constantly in communication with them and passing along every bit of information to me. Documents were signed, offers were made, and a counter offer finally arrived late in the night. To my horror, I had fallen asleep when the counter offer was issued and, despite Zaid's multiple attempts to contact/awake me, I saw it too late -- the sellers had accepted another offer. So I had essentially wasted Zaid's entire day (and more) by not being alert when it mattered most. So how did Zaid react? He told me it was no problem, mistakes happen, and it's time for us to get back out there touring homes. In the time between that event and us making our offer on the next home a few weeks later, Zaid's dedication didn't waver a bit. We ended up finding a property even better for us than the offer we missed out on. Finally, Zaid and his staff work with excellent people all around. When our appraisal came up short $15k, he and his team fought tooth and nail to bring it up to what we believed was the true market value. When the appraiser didn't budge, Daniel was able to give me a credit on my loan of about $4k to help with the increased closing costs. There are too many examples to list here where these people went above & beyond to give me the best experience when it wasn't necessary. For that, I am extremely grateful and can't wait to begin moving into my new home."

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Buyer | Neel D

"We were just entering the Bay area home buying market when the market was the craziest and were looking for good realtors. We had heard stories from friends of realtors who were too pushy and would push you too hard towards buying a particular house. We definitely didn't want that. We saw a few yelp reviews of Zaid & Shilpa a..."

"We were just entering the Bay area home buying market when the market was the craziest and were looking for good realtors. We had heard stories from friends of realtors who were too pushy and would push you too hard towards buying a particular house. We definitely didn't want that. We saw a few yelp reviews of Zaid & Shilpa and the Hanna group and they specifically mentioned Shilpa being caring and not pushy. So we contacted her and really liked having her as our realtor. They provided us with comparables for every house we were considering, read us the disclosures so that we understood them and were always in constant communication. Even if a particular house satisfied all our requirements, we felt comfortable telling her that we didn't like how the house felt and didn't want to make an offer. In fact, once we came across a home that was way beyond our budget and requirements, but we loved it so much, we asked Zaid & Shilpa if they minded us making an offer knowing it was mostly going to get rejected. They said, "absolutely no issue, if you guys like the house, let's give it our best shot and let's see what happens". While we didn't get that house, the lessons we learnt along the way helped us finally secure our home which wouldn't have happened without Shilpa. We also realized that being successful in the real estate market requires good connections. Zaid & Shilpa has vast experience and good connections with other realtors and also mortgage lenders. She managed all these connections during the offer period to present our offer as best as possible to the sellers. The group including the assistants Jill and Mitch were super helpful during the process taking care of all the paperwork and revisions in record time. We highly recommend having Zaid & Shilpa and the Hanna group as your realtors."

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Buyer | Mona L

"We had the pleasure of working with The Hanna Group over the last eight weeks to purchase our forever home. From the very first meeting, Zaid provided us with hard facts about her competitive real estate market in Silicon Valley. We talked zip codes, average days on market, bidding wars and the nuts and bolts. This is the kin..."

"We had the pleasure of working with The Hanna Group over the last eight weeks to purchase our forever home. From the very first meeting, Zaid provided us with hard facts about her competitive real estate market in Silicon Valley. We talked zip codes, average days on market, bidding wars and the nuts and bolts. This is the kind of detail we were looking for in an agency. We interviewed many real estate firms and agents, but we did not find the same level of detail and numbers and facts that we got from Zaid and his team. We also felt very much respected, as buyers. (This last part, sadly, we did not find in many agencies we interviewed.) From the first meeting, to working with Zaid & Derek on a nearly daily basis on our home-buying mission - no stone was left unturned. Zaid & Derek are phenomenal agents and tehy took us through every step of the way in the process. His knowledge about the market, home construction, comps, and neighborhoods is unparalleled. His level-headed and fact-based practical approach in not only our home search, but in the negotiation and offer process itself, led us to the THE perfect home for us. Zaid & Derek worked with us, listened to what we were looking for, and guided us accordingly. We never felt rushed or pressured. Once we were in contract, The Hanna Group's Buyer Concierge, was a liaison conduit between multiple parties (seller's agent, home warranty) and agencies (escrow company, home inspection) to ensure every detail was covered. The boutique nature of The Hanna Group was exactly what we were looking for, and we are so glad we chose them! We are confident we would not be in our forever perfect home, without their help!"

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Buyer | Andrew A

"Derek and Zaid were just amazing!! We got their contact through Yelp after reading various reviews from people they helped get their first home. During the first meeting, my wife and I knew we had found the perfect agents for us. Although we hadn't verbally shared that we would like to move forward with them, Zaid was very wi..."

"Derek and Zaid were just amazing!! We got their contact through Yelp after reading various reviews from people they helped get their first home. During the first meeting, my wife and I knew we had found the perfect agents for us. Although we hadn't verbally shared that we would like to move forward with them, Zaid was very willing to share the data/numbers that made sense for our first home purchase. That was the icing on the cake for us honestly! They made sure that their job wasn't complete after closing but also provided you with a list of to-do items that follow home buying. They have a strong network of people/vendors which they also referred us to. The best part of the process, was Derek's willingness to accommodate our busy work schedules. He made time for us and was readily available to tour homes whenever we needed to. In addition, Derek always took the extra steps to get helpful insight from seller's agents to ensure we made competitive offers. Zaid and team are genuine people who are passionate about what they do. For that we are grateful for their services. We closed on the house within 21 days during the Christmas holidays, which was pretty impressive. We would highly recommend Zaid and his team to help you find the right home for you. We are settled in our new home now and already know we will be reusing their services again in the future. Thanks again Zaid and Derek! Much appreciated!"

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Buyer | Megan M

"Zaid Hanna & Nini Tsai and the whole Hanna Group team were so amazing to work with in purchasing our first home! Nini helped us to narrow down our search to the types of neighborhoods we were looking for and made the searching process less overwhelming. In visiting houses, she pointed out things we wouldn't have known to look..."

"Zaid Hanna & Nini Tsai and the whole Hanna Group team were so amazing to work with in purchasing our first home! Nini helped us to narrow down our search to the types of neighborhoods we were looking for and made the searching process less overwhelming. In visiting houses, she pointed out things we wouldn't have known to look for and gave us helpful perspective on if houses were realistically within our budget or not. When we made an offer, she kept us up to date with her communication with the seller's agent and Nini was on the ball to make sure we didn't miss out on the opportunity! There were so many points in the entire home buying process where I was so grateful that we went with Nini and The Zaid Hanna Group. Thank you so so much Nini, Zaid, and team!"

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Buyer and Seller | Aileen d

"The very BEST! Working with Zaid Hanna was nothing short of a 5-star experience! After interviewing several agents, we hired Zaid to help us sell our home in Willow Glen and help us find a new one. We met with Zaid at our home and he spent hours answering all of our questions and providing us with objective data regarding the..."

"The very BEST! Working with Zaid Hanna was nothing short of a 5-star experience! After interviewing several agents, we hired Zaid to help us sell our home in Willow Glen and help us find a new one. We met with Zaid at our home and he spent hours answering all of our questions and providing us with objective data regarding the number of homes he sells, provided us with information on comps in our area, and how long their listings typically stay on the market. We were impressed with his positive and calm attitude, outstanding communications skills and his wealth of knowledge in the real estate market. We were concerned that our house, which was located on a very busy street near a bus stop would be tough to sell. Given the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and working from home with 2 school aged kids and a baby, the idea of preparing a house, selling a house and buying a new one was daunting to say the very least. Zaid made the process easy and stress free. He is a BEAST! He provided us with strategies on how to make our home stand out. He connected us with skilled vendors to help with improvements in and out of our house to give it that extra boost in curb appeal. He helped stage our house and brought in a professional photographer to help our house shine. We were blown away by his professionalism and how quick he turned things around. He has a great team that took care of all the details that I was worried would fall through the cracks. They made sure that we were taken care of from day 1. Zaid called us regularly to keep us in the loop and talk about our feelings. He was always accessible and willing to make a variety of suggestions and options as we searched for homes together. With every step, Zaid was honest and transparent. He explained the process, the state of the current market and never pressured us. He is incredibly responsive and has advocated for the very best deal. I was going to put in a lot more money over our original bid and he suggested we hold off on that while he negotiates it for far less. He kept us calm and optimistic and guided us towards a successful closing of our new beautiful home and saved us a lot of money that we can now use towards furnishing our entire house and use towards renovating the backyard. My husband and I cannot express in words how extremely grateful we are to have worked with Zaid. He gave us the confidence we needed. Not only did he get the job done, but he was kind, patient, honest and personable. We are extremely happy with the outcome of our new home in Almaden Valley and would recommend Zaid without reservations! Thank you Zaid! We wouldn't have been able to do this without you. Thanks for the great experience!! Read more"

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Buyer | Chetan D

"Zaid Hanna and his team are the absolute best! We got associated with Zaid & Shilpa through Redfin for a property we were exploring. They quickly set up a Hangout call, they gave us the current Real estate scoop, the true financial impact/benefits, areas to focus, our priorities, how home buying works, connected to our banker..."

"Zaid Hanna and his team are the absolute best! We got associated with Zaid & Shilpa through Redfin for a property we were exploring. They quickly set up a Hangout call, they gave us the current Real estate scoop, the true financial impact/benefits, areas to focus, our priorities, how home buying works, connected to our banker .. Well, we were schooled in a good way. Shilpa Muthye was our Realtor, she is the best. We would shortlist a house, and she would give us insights at zip code level, then location, and if we are good then schedule the appointment. We saw 4 houses from our shortlist & Shilpa showed us the one we would like, which was not even on our list, and I am writing this review in that very house admiring the backyard. THIS IS IMPORTANT - Before we made an offer, Shilpa spent close to 90 minutes educating and going through the disclosures. Then followed up with another 60 mins with our 101 questions. She was more paranoid than us with continuously following up with banker, sellers broker and us. Very detailed oriented, meticulous & paranoid :) ... Highly recommend Shilpa & Zaid Hanna Group ! Sincerely, Chetan & Deeksha"

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Buyer | Lavanya R

"Zaid Hanna & Shilpa Muthye from Hanna group worked with us personally to help us find our first home in Bay Area, CA. The home we closed on had 22 other offers and we were able to get it only because they strategized and helped us put an offer that was too good for the seller to refuse (*we paid fair market value for this hou..."

"Zaid Hanna & Shilpa Muthye from Hanna group worked with us personally to help us find our first home in Bay Area, CA. The home we closed on had 22 other offers and we were able to get it only because they strategized and helped us put an offer that was too good for the seller to refuse (*we paid fair market value for this house and it was the only offer we made*) They built great relationships within the real estate industry in the Bay Area and helps her clients get the best. They are welcoming, knowledgeable and a thorough professional. During our first meeting, tehy walked us through the general market in the Bay Area, costs involved in renting vs buying & real estate 101 for first timers like us. Zaid & Shilpa had a detailed chat with us to understand our lifestyle, budget etc. & set up the search for us as per our exact requirements. They encouraged us to visit open houses and would also come with us personally for most showings to get a feel for what we like/don't like. They connected us with great lenders who made the approval process easy for us. Zaid & Shilpa were always available for a chat/call - for any question we had in the process. In a nutshell, Zaid & Shilpa did all the hard work for us and let us enjoy the process of buying a home. We were taken care of very well in the whole process in every aspect."

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Buyer | Bobby T

"Working with Zaid was a pleasure. He helped me navigate the challenging and competitive market that we are in. I was very specific about the neighborhood I wanted to purchase in and Zaid help facilitate my needs. We were able to get he house we wanted, within budget while competing with competitive bids. Zaid's in-depth knowl..."

"Working with Zaid was a pleasure. He helped me navigate the challenging and competitive market that we are in. I was very specific about the neighborhood I wanted to purchase in and Zaid help facilitate my needs. We were able to get he house we wanted, within budget while competing with competitive bids. Zaid's in-depth knowledge of the market and area helped me manage my expectations and find right house for me. He and his teams are extremely quick, efficient and professional. The entire process was stress free and done within the expected time frame. I would definitely recommend Zaid and his team to any potential buyers or sellers."

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Buyer | Greg M

"I highly recommend this real estate group, and specifically agents Zaid & Michael. It is only through his tireless work and patience that we are finally in our new home! Many complications from the seller side were thrown at us and the deal truly was poised to fall through. But Michael pulled it together in a very calm and pr..."

"I highly recommend this real estate group, and specifically agents Zaid & Michael. It is only through his tireless work and patience that we are finally in our new home! Many complications from the seller side were thrown at us and the deal truly was poised to fall through. But Michael pulled it together in a very calm and professional way. I would unhesitatingly refer my friends and family to him, he will see things through perfectly as he did for us."

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Buyer and Seller | Jennifer M

"This is a LONG time coming. My ex-husband and I bought a lovely home in Willow Glen in 2011, got divorced in 2014, I got the house and decided to hang onto it for the kids, but by the time 2023 rolled around, I realized it was time to offload it. So in August 2023, I went on Yelp and quickly found the most highly rated local ..."

"This is a LONG time coming. My ex-husband and I bought a lovely home in Willow Glen in 2011, got divorced in 2014, I got the house and decided to hang onto it for the kids, but by the time 2023 rolled around, I realized it was time to offload it. So in August 2023, I went on Yelp and quickly found the most highly rated local realtor I could find. That turned out to be Mr. Zaid. It would take a novel for me to go into all the twists and turns that occurred prior to putting my house on the market and then once the house was on the market but suffice it to say, I did not choose the easiest path for myself in terms of timing and execution. BUT I did 100% make the right choice with my realtor. Zaid and his team were fantastic: super responsive, super helpful, incredibly flexible, excellent communicators, etc. I could go on and on but I listed my house in September and it sold by early November. I moved out in December and have never looked back. I can with confidence highly recommend Zaid and The Hannah Group whether you are looking to sell or buy. I would definitely use Zaid again in the future."

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Buyer and Seller | Arwa D

"We've had the pleasure of doing two transactions with Zaid Hanna. He helped us sell our condo in the toughest selling market back in 2009 and helped purchase our first single family home in the toughest buying market, in March of this year. I have to say that both times; he's been nothing but, professional, efficient and over..."

"We've had the pleasure of doing two transactions with Zaid Hanna. He helped us sell our condo in the toughest selling market back in 2009 and helped purchase our first single family home in the toughest buying market, in March of this year. I have to say that both times; he's been nothing but, professional, efficient and overall outstanding to work with. He was so helpful in the buying process by recommending a lender and even a contractor to work with for our remodeling. He's very knowledgeable about homes and has ideas on remodeling that can transform the floor plan of the home. He closed the transaction in 30 days and the entire process was smooth. He will definitely be our realtor for life. I highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs!"

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Buyer and Seller | Mara W

"Zaid helped us purchase our new home in Willow Glen and sell our home in Fremont. He was equally attentive and helpful during each phase, which included a complex, drawn-out purchase that he expertly helped save from disaster due to an ineffective (unrelated) mortgage broker, and a quick sale of our previous home. He was on t..."

"Zaid helped us purchase our new home in Willow Glen and sell our home in Fremont. He was equally attentive and helpful during each phase, which included a complex, drawn-out purchase that he expertly helped save from disaster due to an ineffective (unrelated) mortgage broker, and a quick sale of our previous home. He was on top of every detail and calmly guided us through the processes. He is attentive and responsive and so professional. He excels at the negotiation process and creative problem solving. I have recommend Zaid to several friends and would definitely use him again for any sale or purchase in our future."

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Buyer and Seller | Ryan T

"If you are looking for a Realtor to buy or sell a house, I would highly recommend Zaid! He came to our first meeting prepared with a potential plan of action to sell my home. He was also the one who helped us buy our first home years back. He always communicated with me, and answered my questions (through text, email, phone),..."

"If you are looking for a Realtor to buy or sell a house, I would highly recommend Zaid! He came to our first meeting prepared with a potential plan of action to sell my home. He was also the one who helped us buy our first home years back. He always communicated with me, and answered my questions (through text, email, phone), immediately. He helped me find a new home as well after selling my home. He has helped me met my needs, home repairs, budget and guided me through the closing process in buying and selling. He followed up with me to ensure that all went well. He is professional, organized, diligent does his research and knows the market, follows up with potential buyers and sellers. He works hard to ensure that your needs are met through the process of buying/selling a home in a timely manner. I would definitely use Zaid again!"

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Buyer | Prasad P

"It is my pleasure to write the reference for Zaid. I have only highest regard for Zaid for his commitment to provide best service to his clients. Zaid has been very professional, knowledgeable, flexible, organized and punctual in all his interactions with me. Zaid helped me in selling my home. He educates and tells upfront ca..."

"It is my pleasure to write the reference for Zaid. I have only highest regard for Zaid for his commitment to provide best service to his clients. Zaid has been very professional, knowledgeable, flexible, organized and punctual in all his interactions with me. Zaid helped me in selling my home. He educates and tells upfront candidly what to expect from him and market and he delivers on both fronts. He explains each step through the process clearly and ensures that there is full transparency. Once you give your consent to sell, he is all over it aggressively marketing through all possible channels and avenues to get maximum traffic and interest from buyers. Zaid goes that extra mile in each aspect to make sure that sellers / buyers are left with minimal paper work to deal with. He takes care of most of preparing and printing and bringing the paperwork to the meetings. The best part I liked is his resiliency. When everything goes as planned anyone can handle. Zaid stands out when things do not go as planned. He brings alternatives, options, and contingencies to counter the unforeseen. I am extremely happy that I chose Zaid for my transaction. I highly recommend him. I will definitely work with him again for my real estate transaction."

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Buyer and Seller | Kiran P

"Zaid & Sushanta are synonymous to great partnership in realty market. They are fast, responsive, knowledged, thorough and perfect. They try to maintain professionalism in every aspect of their business, but at the same time very friendly & nice too. Their marketing efforts are exceptional and above standards. I had to sell my..."

"Zaid & Sushanta are synonymous to great partnership in realty market. They are fast, responsive, knowledged, thorough and perfect. They try to maintain professionalism in every aspect of their business, but at the same time very friendly & nice too. Their marketing efforts are exceptional and above standards. I had to sell my property and also find a new one in a better school district. They made the sale & purchase a breeze in less than 2 months time. I am lucky enough to get acquainted with them. I would highly recommend them to my friends who want to sell or purchase home. If I were to sell or buy home(s) in future, I would definitely go with them again."

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Buyer | Shilpa A

"We had an awesome experience working with Zaid & Sushanta. They are highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and thorough in their work. We were selling our house in the bay area but live in SoCal. They made this process absolutely hassle free for us and took care of everything without we having to make a single trip. The..."

"We had an awesome experience working with Zaid & Sushanta. They are highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and thorough in their work. We were selling our house in the bay area but live in SoCal. They made this process absolutely hassle free for us and took care of everything without we having to make a single trip. They are extremely diligent so when any issue came up, they took care of it promptly. Zaid is an expert and answered all our questions in great detail. He is also very well connected and highly resourceful. Their marketing strategy is one of the BEST and it worked great for us. The execution was also superb. We had multiple offers after the very first open house and that was it! I would highly recommend Sushanta & Zaid for real estate services. sachin J. Zaid and Sushanta is a really professional real estate team you can trust on. Zaid has been in the business for lot of years and really knows every area and almost all the agents all across the bay area! His reputation helps to get attention to your offer in the seller's market and it in fact also helped to make the loan process smooth for us. He is someone you can really trust for giving sound, precise advise and negotiate aggressively in your behalf. Zaid was always available over phone / text for any questions while her partner Sushanta helped us visit the houses and narrow down our search. With their help we were able to secure our dream home in fremont within 2 months of working with them. Thanks Zaid and Sushanta for your help at every step - you guys rock!"

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Buyer and Seller | Bert D

"I typically don't care for realtors. I have had bad luck with realtors' over the last 28 years selling and buying homes. However, I was really impressed with Zaid and his staff. I found Zaid to be smart. His experienced really shined. Zaid sold our home in one day with 12 offers for $131,000 more than going neighborhood comps..."

"I typically don't care for realtors. I have had bad luck with realtors' over the last 28 years selling and buying homes. However, I was really impressed with Zaid and his staff. I found Zaid to be smart. His experienced really shined. Zaid sold our home in one day with 12 offers for $131,000 more than going neighborhood comps. It took me awhile to comprehend what had happened. I just could not believe what I was hearing. This house was in San Jose, located basically at Branham Lane and Snell Avenue. All I can say, he is a rear breed. He's a diamond in the real estate industry. I was very lucky to have chosen Zaid to sell my home, not knowing what to expect. I just want to say to Zaid... Thank You! You're worth every penny of your commission if not more."

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Buyer and Seller | Azeb M

"Where do I start? Zaid Hanna & team are simply the best. This was our first time selling our house. Zaid came with Regina to assess our home. We immediately connected. It doesn't take long to know when an Agent is genuine or just a salesman person. That was not the case with both. They are genuine & definitely had our b..."

"Where do I start? Zaid Hanna & team are simply the best. This was our first time selling our house. Zaid came with Regina to assess our home. We immediately connected. It doesn't take long to know when an Agent is genuine or just a salesman person. That was not the case with both. They are genuine & definitely had our best interest. Zaid, was very knowledgeable of his line of work & guaranteed he would sell our house within couple weeks & sure enough we got an offer within a week. We closed in three weeks total. It was the best decision we made. Thank You Hanna group we really appreciated your hard work & for giving us the piece of mind."

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Buyer and Seller | Yimin Z

"We bought a new single family house and sold our old condominium all through Zaid Hanna group (Omid of the Zaid group was our buyer agent and Zaid was our seller agent). They are very warm, friendly, skillful, knowledgeable, and professional. They have a very strong team to handle every step of both purchase and sell proces..."

"We bought a new single family house and sold our old condominium all through Zaid Hanna group (Omid of the Zaid group was our buyer agent and Zaid was our seller agent). They are very warm, friendly, skillful, knowledgeable, and professional. They have a very strong team to handle every step of both purchase and sell processes, from very beginning to the very end, very efficiently. We are very satisfied and appreciate the excellent services that the Zaid Hanna group provided. We would definitely recommend the Zaid Hanna group to our friends! sheryl a. Zaid Hanna and his team are awesome. They are so professional and so personable. They all work as an incredible team. They helped us get top dollar on the sale of our home. They also helped us buy the perfect new home. Each step happened just as they said, no surprises. This is not our first experience with Zaid, he also help one of our daughters sell and buy a home, and another daughter, buy a new home. We highly recommend Zaid and the Hanna Group."

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Buyer and Seller | Lichen W

"Definitely 5 stars for my home purchasing experience with Shilpa from The Hanna Group. I, as a first time home buyer, am so glad that I had Shilpa and her team to help me through the process. I had full confidence over the steps, and they were always there to provide critical advisory, and all the procedural/technical support..."

"Definitely 5 stars for my home purchasing experience with Shilpa from The Hanna Group. I, as a first time home buyer, am so glad that I had Shilpa and her team to help me through the process. I had full confidence over the steps, and they were always there to provide critical advisory, and all the procedural/technical supports. When I was not confident about the market or property, they allowed me enough time to search and think; when I was ready to make an offer, their prompt and professional response helped me tremendously in an extremely vivid market. I appreciate the great work by Shilpa and the Group, and highly recommend it to others! PS., Zaid always brings laugh to our chat. I enjoyed those jokes a lot :-) "

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Buyer | Michael M

"OMG! Fay Murad helped us so much in finding the house for us, working through difficult covid-19 restrictions, especially w/ managing difficult terrain between the selling agent and Wells Fargo, because the process on closing was going slower than antisipated, due to the bank, but in the end she made it happen and we are so g..."

"OMG! Fay Murad helped us so much in finding the house for us, working through difficult covid-19 restrictions, especially w/ managing difficult terrain between the selling agent and Wells Fargo, because the process on closing was going slower than antisipated, due to the bank, but in the end she made it happen and we are so grateful and happy!!!! Thank you Fay and Zaid and the concierge helped out also...Great group!!!!! balaji g. My wife and I had a great experience working with Sushanta and Zaid. We were looking for our 1st home in the Bay area. Being a first time home buyer, we were extra cautious looking for a Realtor who could help us in our journey to find our dream home We were lucky to have their guidance and expertise. They stayed on top of every activity throughout the process, ensuring that our offer gets accepted. Sushanta walked us through the entire home buying process step by step. She put together an extremely organized strategy with her Real Estate team. She emphasized on TEAMWORK and ensured everyone's contribution were on time to close on our dream home. Sushanta is a great negotiator. Because of her negotiation skills, our offer was accepted even though it was not the best offer for the seller. Sushanta and Zaid used the right strategy focusing on our strengths, and as a result, we were able to win the house. Both Sushanta and Zaid were easily accessible, and just an email/call/text away. Being first time home buyers, we needed much help, and they always kept us informed and helped us make the right decisions. There are many complicated steps in the process: loan approval, home insurance, home warranty, escrow, and closing. They were personally involved in every step. They helped us get the best possible service.They even helped us get the best possible insurance and warranty policy. The escrow process also went super smoothly. They worked diligently in the background for our success, ensuring that we do not have to worry about anything. In our opinion, it was a perfect execution, and I would highly recommend Sushanta and Zaid ."

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Buyer | Russell I

"Zaid represented me as sellers agent. He acted as if he was selling his own house. Very impressive! His responsiveness was beyond my expectations! His local knowledge helped me prioritize the prepwork which I couldn't have known. His team that did coordination and scheduling was excellent. Excellent planning and execution! Th..."

"Zaid represented me as sellers agent. He acted as if he was selling his own house. Very impressive! His responsiveness was beyond my expectations! His local knowledge helped me prioritize the prepwork which I couldn't have known. His team that did coordination and scheduling was excellent. Excellent planning and execution! The stager did a superb job matching my existing furniture. Marketing team brought out the best out of my house with picture and 3D tour. The whole process of selling was smooth."

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Buyer | Chintan U

"We recently worked with Shilpa and her team to buy our first home in the bay area. Since we were the first time home buyer, we were unaware of the complex home buying process and competitive bay area housing market. To get us up to speed, Shilpa and Zaid did a detailed walk-through of the entire process when we initially star..."

"We recently worked with Shilpa and her team to buy our first home in the bay area. Since we were the first time home buyer, we were unaware of the complex home buying process and competitive bay area housing market. To get us up to speed, Shilpa and Zaid did a detailed walk-through of the entire process when we initially started looking for the house. We had so many questions through the process but Shilpa was always available to answer those questions and guided us throughout the process. Before placing an offer for each of the properties, Shilpa accompanied us for the property walkthrough to ensure we don't miss any blindspots and bid the right amount for the property. She also connected us with her contacts in various banks to ensure we get the best rates and the loan process is smooth. Not only that, Shilpa also worked directly with the loan officer as well as the seller's agent to quickly resolve any issues that arose and ensured we were able to close on the house on time. After buying the property, when we wanted to make some changes to the home, Shilpa connected us with the right contractors as well. Whether you are an experienced home buyer or buying the house for the first time, we highly recommend working with Shilpa and her team to buy your dream home."

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Buyer | Luke B

"Zaid and Derek made an amazing team and did an awesome job working with us! My wife and I recently got married and had been renting, but then started considering whether it might make sense for us to purchase a place instead. When we had an initial call with Zaid and Derek, they explained to us the details of the process and ..."

"Zaid and Derek made an amazing team and did an awesome job working with us! My wife and I recently got married and had been renting, but then started considering whether it might make sense for us to purchase a place instead. When we had an initial call with Zaid and Derek, they explained to us the details of the process and they helped us figure out what our budget would be for the purchase price. After that, they helped us find places to visit that fit within our budget. Derek went with us during all the visits to help make sure we don't miss anything and to answer any questions we might have. When we found a place that we liked, Derek did a great job making sure our offer package was nicely put together. He also helped explain to the seller who we are as buyers to increase the likelihood of our offer being chosen. Because of their work, we ended up securing a great place close to my work at a reasonable price. We would very highly recommend the Zaid Hanna group to anyone!"

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Buyer | Parag P

"Zaid & Shilpa came to us highly recommended via referral and we had a great experience especially as first time home buyers. We interviewed quite a few realtors and their references. And what really stood out for us was that they have a strategy to get you to win in the competitive bay area market which can be writing good le..."

"Zaid & Shilpa came to us highly recommended via referral and we had a great experience especially as first time home buyers. We interviewed quite a few realtors and their references. And what really stood out for us was that they have a strategy to get you to win in the competitive bay area market which can be writing good letters or bidding correct amount or finding a good deal. Shilpa was very patient in understanding our needs and requirements. We liked that she could tell us the potential of a house and what renovations/updates we can make, and how much they would cost on average. That helped us decide faster and narrow down our choices. She also not very pushy and works with the pace of her clients. She was always available to answer any questions we had and even gave us a crash course in understanding the seller disclosures. Overall, our buying journey was extremely smooth thanks to Shilpa, Zaid and their team. Highly recommend them if you're looking for help with your home purchase."

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Buyer | Pranath C

"We had an exceptional experience working with Zaid Hanna in our journey to find our first home. From the very beginning, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to understanding our needs and preferences. He scheduled a two hour session to help us understand what we were going to go through during the home search proce..."

"We had an exceptional experience working with Zaid Hanna in our journey to find our first home. From the very beginning, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to understanding our needs and preferences. He scheduled a two hour session to help us understand what we were going to go through during the home search process. His deep knowledge of the local market and knowledge about the houses in Bay Area were invaluable, ensuring we found the perfect home within our budget. Being one of the most renowned agents in the area, Zaid truly lived up to his stellar reputation. Anytime we mentioned his name to seller agents or loan officers, they said we are in good hands. Throughout the process, he was incredibly responsive, promptly addressing any questions or concerns we had. He guided us through each step with professionalism and patience, making what can be a stressful experience feel seamless and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this process and highly recommend Zaid to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Zaid for helping us during our hard time and helping us find our dream home!"

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Buyer | Akshay A

"I am delighted to share my experience working with Shilpa Muthye from RealEstate 38. From the outset, her professionalism and skills were evident and truly impressive. She demonstrated remarkable patience throughout the entire home-buying process, which was invaluable as we navigated various challenges and preferences as firs..."

"I am delighted to share my experience working with Shilpa Muthye from RealEstate 38. From the outset, her professionalism and skills were evident and truly impressive. She demonstrated remarkable patience throughout the entire home-buying process, which was invaluable as we navigated various challenges and preferences as first time home buyers. One of the standout aspects of working with Shilpa was her excellent communication. She consistently provided clear, timely updates and was always available to address any questions or concerns. Her proactive approach made the experience smooth and stress-free. A particularly memorable instance of her dedication occurred when we were eager to view a specific property but faced difficulties with scheduling. Despite the obstacles, Shilpa showed exceptional perseverance. She made numerous calls to the seller's agent and pursued every possible avenue to ensure we could see the house. Her commitment to making this happen was a testament to their exceptional service and client-focused approach. Overall, Shilpa exceeded all expectations and provided a level of service that truly went above and beyond. I am thoroughly satisfied with her expertise and highly recommend Shilpa to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled realtor."

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Buyer and Seller | Rick E

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna enough! I interviewed nine realtors, and Zaid rose straight to the top. He's not just dabbling in real estate--he's a true professional. From evaluating my father's property to setting timelines and determining the right improvements, Zaid exceeded every expectation. His team of contractors, stag..."

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna enough! I interviewed nine realtors, and Zaid rose straight to the top. He's not just dabbling in real estate--he's a true professional. From evaluating my father's property to setting timelines and determining the right improvements, Zaid exceeded every expectation. His team of contractors, stagers, admins, lenders, and other experts made the process seamless. My wife jokes, "Oh, you found a friend--bromance with your buddy Zaid!" While I don't know about all that, I do know this: Zaid, his contractor Sam, and his lender Michael are now permanently saved in my phone and on our Christmas card list. They are high-quality people who are incredibly professional. Zaid only works with the best, and it shows. He earned 100% of our trust. He listed my father's home at the perfect price, advised on smart improvements, and sold it in just days for $50,000 over asking. When it came to buying a new home, Zaid took the time to understand exactly what my family needed, speaking with my dad, my wife, and me to ensure everyone felt heard. Even when I already had a lender, Zaid suggested giving his partner Michael from Wells Fargo a shot. That decision saved me significantly--Michael secured a rate a full 1% lower than my broker's offer and approved a higher loan amount. With Zaid's guidance, we negotiated a significant discount on a new home that was initially overpriced, along with seller concessions. Despite having multiple clients, Zaid made me feel like I was his top priority. He always took my calls, had an answer, and never disappeared--whether it was morning, noon, or night. I'll miss the interactions with him because he never disappointed. Zaid is incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and focused. Zaid is one of the most competent and trustworthy professionals I've ever worked with in any industry. He does what he says, delivers exceptional results, and is worth every penny. He sold our home in 7 days and helped us close on a new home in just 20 days. Choosing Zaid Hanna was the best decision I made. I only wish I had found him sooner. If you're looking for a realtor who will exceed your expectations and guide you every step of the way, Zaid Hanna is the one. I can't recommend him enough. spoorthi p. Zaid and Derek were incredible throughout our home-buying journey. As first-time buyers, we had a lot to learn, and they did an amazing job of educating and guiding us every step of the way. They offered invaluable insights into what to look for when evaluating a home, which really helped us make informed decisions. Derek was consistently punctual (I had an ongoing bet with my husband to beat him to a showing--never won! ) and always available to answer our many questions, even well after closing. What we appreciated most was their patience and the fact that we never felt pressured. Thanks to their support, we found a home we truly love."

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Buyer | Miss L

"Real Estate 38 should be thought of as a "full service" real estate firm, they are with you every step of the way and will always show up to view/inspect a property when requested. The fees they charge are comparable to current market trends and you definitely get what you paid for. Derek was phenomenal throughout our whole b..."

"Real Estate 38 should be thought of as a "full service" real estate firm, they are with you every step of the way and will always show up to view/inspect a property when requested. The fees they charge are comparable to current market trends and you definitely get what you paid for. Derek was phenomenal throughout our whole buying process and he was super patient! Our whole buying process stretched past the 3yr mark and very rarely were they pushy about submitting higher offers. Typically, Bay Area real estate can sell at premiums above list and Zaid/Derek always have the data ready to help us make an informed decision, even if it requires us submitting higher bids. They are great with data and we appreciated the fact that they also ensured everything is well even after the transaction is complete. They have a unique way in submitting offers and do their very best to transfer all the stress away from you. Additionally, Derek was able to help us "buy" a couple extra days to close without all the extra ppwk and potential additional costs from the seller which was awesome. I would definitely utilize Derek again and hope I get a chance to see Zaid in action if I have to sell a property in the future! Thanks again for the smooth transaction!"

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Seller | Rick E.

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna enough! I interviewed nine realtors, and Zaid rose straight to the top. He's not just dabbling in real estate--he's a true professional. From evaluating my father's property to setting timelines and determining the right improvements, Zaid exceeded every expectation. His team of contractors, stag..."

"I cannot recommend Zaid Hanna enough! I interviewed nine realtors, and Zaid rose straight to the top. He's not just dabbling in real estate--he's a true professional. From evaluating my father's property to setting timelines and determining the right improvements, Zaid exceeded every expectation. His team of contractors, stagers, admins, lenders, and other experts made the process seamless. My wife jokes, "Oh, you found a friend--bromance with your buddy Zaid!" While I don't know about all that, I do know this: Zaid, his contractor Sam, and his lender Michael are now permanently saved in my phone and on our Christmas card list. They are high-quality people who are incredibly professional. Zaid only works with the best, and it shows. He earned 100% of our trust. He listed my father's home at the perfect price, advised on smart improvements, and sold it in just days for $50,000 over asking. When it came to buying a new home, Zaid took the time to understand exactly what my family needed, speaking with my dad, my wife, and me to ensure everyone felt heard. Even when I already had a lender, Zaid suggested giving his partner Michael from Wells Fargo a shot. That decision saved me significantly--Michael secured a rate a full 1% lower than my broker's offer and approved a higher loan amount. With Zaid's guidance, we negotiated a significant discount on a new home that was initially overpriced, along with seller concessions. Despite having multiple clients, Zaid made me feel like I was his top priority. He always took my calls, had an answer, and never disappeared--whether it was morning, noon, or night. I'll miss the interactions with him because he never disappointed. Zaid is incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and focused. Zaid is one of the most competent and trustworthy professionals I've ever worked with in any industry. He does what he says, delivers exceptional results, and is worth every penny. He sold our home in 7 days and helped us close on a new home in just 20 days. Choosing Zaid Hanna was the best decision I made. I only wish I had found him sooner. If you're looking for a realtor who will exceed your expectations and guide you every step of the way, Zaid Hanna is the one. I can't recommend him enough."

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Buyer | Tejas & Swapnapriya

"Overall Shilpa made this process very smooth and was always just a phone call away whenever we needed her…because of Shilpa's expertise we were able to secure our home even though the sellers had an offer above us."

Buyer | Spencer S.

"We're so pleased to have worked with Derek Duncan, Zaid Hanna, and the Hanna group to close on our first home just 3 months after our initial conversation. Derek was an absolute pleasure to work with; he is an experienced and highly personable professional with deep local market knowledge. Derek helped educate us on local ma..."

"We're so pleased to have worked with Derek Duncan, Zaid Hanna, and the Hanna group to close on our first home just 3 months after our initial conversation. Derek was an absolute pleasure to work with; he is an experienced and highly personable professional with deep local market knowledge. Derek helped educate us on local market dynamics, interest rates, comps, home inspection reports, neighborhoods, and so much more. He was patient with us and importantly never pressured us to bid outside our budget or pursue an excessively risky property. We appreciated his sense of humor and positive, patient attitude which helped us stay motivated and engaged throughout 40+ property viewings over 6 weeks. Derek made himself available and planned effectively to tour properties, was always on-time, and was an excellent all-around communicator who always followed up on the small details. He connected us with solid mortgage financing options which helped us structure stronger offers than we would have been able to on our own. Because Derek helped us understand the process and specific property circumstances inside and out, we were able to place bids with confidence (no small feat in this market). Derek consistently built a strong repertoire with sellers agents and strongly represented our interests which ended up being critical to getting us under contract. Because of Derek's experience, consistent effort, and expertise, we were able to secure a home we love which appraised over value. We highly recommend Derek Duncan, Zaid Hanna, and the Hanna Group for anyone looking to buy a home with confidence."

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Buyer | Andrew A.

"The best part of the property search was Derek's willingness to accommodate our busy work schedules. He made time for us and was readily available to tour homes whenever we needed to. In addition, Derek always took the extra steps to get helpful insight from the seller's agents to ensure we made competitive offers. They are ..."

"The best part of the property search was Derek's willingness to accommodate our busy work schedules. He made time for us and was readily available to tour homes whenever we needed to. In addition, Derek always took the extra steps to get helpful insight from the seller's agents to ensure we made competitive offers. They are genuine people who are passionate about what they do. For that we are grateful for their services. We closed on the house within 21 days during the Christmas holidays, which was pretty impressive. We are settled in our new home now and already know we will be reusing their services again in the future. Thanks again Zaid and Derek! Much appreciated!"

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Buyer | Megan M.

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"Nini Tsai and the whole Hanna Group team were so amazing to work with in purchasing our first home! Nini helped us to narrow down our search to the types of neighborhoods we were looking for and made the searching process less overwhelming. In visiting houses, she pointed out things we wouldn't have known to look for and gave..."

"Nini Tsai and the whole Hanna Group team were so amazing to work with in purchasing our first home! Nini helped us to narrow down our search to the types of neighborhoods we were looking for and made the searching process less overwhelming. In visiting houses, she pointed out things we wouldn't have known to look for and gave us helpful perspectives on if houses were realistically within our budget or not. When we made an offer, she kept us up to date with her communication with the seller's agent and Nini was on the ball to make sure we didn't miss out on the opportunity! There were so many points in the entire home buying process where I was so grateful that we went with Nini and The Hanna Group."

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Seller | Aileen D.

"Working with Zaid Hanna was nothing short of a 5-star experience! After interviewing several agents, we hired Zaid to help us sell our home in Willow Glen and help us find a new one. We met with Zaid at our home and he spent hours answering all of our questions and providing us with objective data regarding the number of home..."

"Working with Zaid Hanna was nothing short of a 5-star experience! After interviewing several agents, we hired Zaid to help us sell our home in Willow Glen and help us find a new one. We met with Zaid at our home and he spent hours answering all of our questions and providing us with objective data regarding the number of homes he sells, provided us with information on comps in our area, and how long their listings typically stay on the market. We were impressed with his positive and calm attitude, outstanding communication skills, and his wealth of knowledge in the real estate market. …We are extremely happy with the outcome of our new home in Almaden Valley and would recommend Zaid without reservations!"

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