South Bay & East Bay · California
Your Bay Area real estate, done right.
Data-driven guidance for the most important decision you’ll make — from a REALTOR® who speaks tech, owns real estate, and is built for this generation.
Meet Michael
Every great investment starts with the right partnership.
I’m a Bay Area REALTOR® focused on the South Bay and Tri-Valley East Bay — from Cupertino and Los Gatos to Pleasanton and Danville.
I come from a tech background, so I understand RSUs, vesting schedules, and decisions made on data, not pressure. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, or building long-term wealth through investment property, I bring the same standard to every client: listen closely, advise honestly, execute with precision.
My Services
A full-service approach, tailored to your goal.
Buying, selling, or investing — every engagement is anchored by transparent communication, deep local knowledge, and a commitment to your outcome, not the transaction.
A seven-step buyer experience built to win in a competitive market — from pre-approval strategy and RSU-aware budgeting to school-district research, disclosures, and a negotiation plan that protects your equity.
Modern, data-led marketing — pricing backed by comps, professional media, and a launch plan that maximizes exposure across search, social, and the MLS to net you more.
As an owner-operator of five self-managed investment properties, I help you evaluate cash flow, appreciation, and long-term wealth strategy with clear-eyed numbers.
If our partnership isn’t the right fit, cancel within the first 30 days — no penalty, no hard feelings. I earn your business through service, not contracts.
FAQ
Bay Area real estate, answered.
The honest answer: it depends on your timeline and which city you’re in — and that’s exactly the conversation I love having. Heading into 2026 the market has shifted from frantic to more balanced. Inventory is still tight, mortgage rates have eased into the low-6% range, and prices in places like Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and the Tri-Valley are holding or rising modestly. For buyers, that means more room to negotiate and fewer all-out bidding wars than a few years ago; for sellers, well-prepared, well-priced homes are still commanding strong offers. The right move comes down to your numbers, not the headlines — let’s run them together.
I focus on two regions: the South Bay — San Jose, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, and Santa Clara — and the Tri-Valley East Bay — Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Livermore, and Fremont. If your search spans nearby areas, just ask; I know the surrounding markets well.
Hugely — and it’s where my background helps most. I spent seven years as a software engineer at Amazon, so I understand vesting schedules, RSU income, and how lenders actually treat equity comp. I’ll connect you with lenders who get it and help you build a budget that accounts for vesting timelines and concentration risk — not just a generic pre-approval.
Absolutely — it’s a big part of my business. First-time buyers get my full seven-step process: pre-approval strategy, school-district and neighborhood research, disclosure review, and an offer plan built to win without overpaying. You’ll always know the next step and why it matters.
I believe in transparency, so we’ll go over exactly how I’m compensated up front — before you sign anything. I also offer a no-lock-in guarantee: if our partnership isn’t the right fit within the first 30 days, you can walk away with no penalty. I earn your business through service, not contracts.
In the most competitive Bay Area neighborhoods, desirable homes can move in days. That’s why we do the prep work first — pre-approval, clear criteria, and a decision framework — so when the right one appears you can move decisively and confidently instead of scrambling.