Read what clients have said about working with Brian Lee.
Brian understands that a house is a home and an essential part of everyone's life and happiness. He takes a mindful approach in advising his clients, always prioritizing the best interests of those he's working with. In our case he helped understand what was best for our family as we weighed the options of selling our home. He's knowledgeable about the market and is thorough with his process. I recommend Brian without hesitation.
Ryan
Brian is a true professional. Knowledgeable / professional with terrific customer service skills. His guidance thru the selling of our property made the whole process easy and stress free.
Happy Seller
Moss Beach
Brian was beyond incredible to work with. He was patient, kind, and took all our concerns into account when searching for our forever home. He always made himself available day or night to answer questions and/or work through the buying process. His attention to detail is impeccable while his number one priority was always to find the "right" house for us. We couldn't be happier with our purchase and are so thankful for Brian helping us every step of the way.
Jojo L
Scotts Valley
We were referred to Brian by a very successful Realtor who had just closed her practice. However, told me she had recently worked on a deal with a local Realtor, Brian Lee, & she was very impressed with him & his professionalism. So, based on that we called Brian to arrange a meet & greet. He was everything as advertised and MORE...much MORE! This transaction was a very personal & emotional process for us, and Brian was there every step of the way, from understanding the situation with the family to the purpose of the sale. He explained exactly what was going to happen as well as detailing out the items that he would handle - arrange for inspections, get staging scheduled, cleaning inside/outside, disposing of the things that didn't need to be in the house ect...Then he told us the few items we needed to handle. He gave us the timeline that the various steps would take place. There was constant communication & updates provided throughout the process - we always knew what was going on & what was coming next. To top it off, he crafted a very attractive & enticing listing which created an immediate buzz about the house. As a result of all of this the listing brought in several attractive offers, over asking. We had the house, and he had the expertise to maximize the sale of it to help us to have achieved our goal. He was a real pleasure to work with. We cannot recommend him highly enough!
Al C
Half Moon Bay
We have been working on and off with Brian for probably 10 years before buying this property. At the time we had two toddlers in a two-bedroom condo and wanted something larger, but it never seemed like the right time to make a move. Brian was infinitely patient as we got excited about buying, then pulled back time and time again. He was always there to give advice and show us options, but I never felt pressured in any way into a decision I wasn’t comfortable with. I felt like he truly listened and cared about what was important to us.
When I saw a 3-bedroom condo listed right downtown, I called Brian up immediately. He took me to see it that afternoon, then again with my husband and family that evening. After looking through the disclosures carefully, we determined that this was the one! At Brian’s advice, we didn’t hesitate and put in a solid offer right away, before the property had gained much interest. Our bid was accepted, and we were in contract. A back up offer came in later, but thanks to Brian’s advice we had beaten them to the punch.
Then the fun started, as everything shut down due to the coronavirus. Our loan was delayed because no appraiser could come to the house due to shelter in place. The seller was getting nervous, we were anxious, but Brian was a calm, reassuring presence and supported us through it all. Eventually the condo was appraised, our loan went through, the property closed, and we moved into our dream home. My two children, now teenagers, have their own rooms and sanity has been restored to our household!
Then we needed to sell our other 2-bedroom condo, and Brian came through for us once again. We were in full lockdown due to COVID-19, our condo needed some work, and we were stretched financially trying to support two places. We were feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but Brian helped us set realistic goals to fix the place up and get it on the market quickly. He went above and beyond by coordinating the painter, plumber, handyman, flooring, cleaners, and stagers and even went personally to the store to find us the perfect stove in our price range. On top of this, he had to deal with additional hurdles due to COVID-19: making sure workers were masked and followed proper safety procedures, handling paperwork for anyone who entered the property, coordinating schedules so workers were not in the property at the same time, etc.
The entire renovation was completed in about a month, within our budget, and the place looked gorgeous. We could hardly believe it was the same place! He found an interested buyer before the renovations were even finished. He counseled us about pros and cons of taking an early offer before listing and encouraged us to ask more than we were originally planning based on market research. We ended up getting a cash offer $10,000 above our asking price before even listing the property, and the contract closed within two weeks. It could not have gone any better, and we owe so much to Brian’s careful strategy and tireless efforts.
I cannot imagine going through this process with anyone but Brian. He is extremely diligent, responsive, knowledgeable, and caring. I recommend him highly for anyone who wants a true partner in navigating the process of buying or selling a property.
Then we needed to sell our other 2-bedroom condo, and Brian came through for us once again. We were in full lockdown due to COVID-19, our condo needed some work, and we were stretched financially trying to support two places. We were feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but Brian helped us set realistic goals to fix the place up and get it on the market quickly. He went above and beyond by coordinating the painter, plumber, handyman, flooring, cleaners, and stagers and even went personally to the store to find us the perfect stove in our price range. On top of this, he had to deal with additional hurdles due to COVID-19: making sure workers were masked and followed proper safety procedures, handling paperwork for anyone who entered the property, coordinating schedules so workers were not in the property at the same time, etc.
The entire renovation was completed in about a month, within our budget, and the place looked gorgeous. We could hardly believe it was the same place! He found an interested buyer before the renovations were even finished. He counseled us about pros and cons of taking an early offer before listing and encouraged us to ask more than we were originally planning based on market research. We ended up getting a cash offer $10,000 above our asking price before even listing the property, and the contract closed within two weeks. It could not have gone any better, and we owe so much to Brian’s careful strategy and tireless efforts.
I cannot imagine going through this process with anyone but Brian. He is extremely diligent, responsive, knowledgeable, and caring. I recommend him highly for anyone who wants a true partner in navigating the process of buying or selling a property.
Carol
Half Moon Bay
Brian is very thorough and pays attention to every detail. He offers sound advice and really takes the time to get to know you. He wants whats best for his clients and walks them through the process step by step. We felt Brian went above and beyond to help us sell our property for the highest price possible.
Happy Seller
Half Moon Bay
I love real estate, and I love this agent!!! Brian Lee spent 8 YEARS shlepping my wife and I around the California coast until we finally bought a property. 8 years people! There just aren't other agents who would care that deeply about finding you the perfect home. The guy is the genuine article. The real McCoy of real estate He gets to know you, what you're looking for and how you'd like to act: fast, medium or slow (in my case). Whatever your speed, whatever your real estate IQ, Brian Lee will take care of you and elevate your real estate game. Whether you're buying your first home or your fifteenth selecting Brian is a win no matter what, because he is a thoughtful, intelligent and motivated agent. I simply don't have enough stars to give this guy, and five sure doesn't seem like enough. Sincerely speaking, my wife and I hold Brian in the highest regard as an agent and an excellent human.
Happy Buyer
Pacifica
Brian Lee is fantastic! He helped my family buy a home recently and I couldn't have been more pleased with our interactions. Brian began working with us about 5 years prior to our active search for a property. I was surprised by the quality of our initial meeting, during which Brian asked thoughtful questions to learn what was important to us when buying a home and why. Over the years, Brian showed us several homes and kept us updated on the status of the market in our desired location. Brian was on vacation when our dream home hit the market. The moment he was available, he got on the phone with us to talk about it and set up a private showing the following day. Brian provided the perfect amount of assistance. He gave us his perspective and insight, but always allowed us to make the final decision. Once our decision was made, he backed it and supported us 100%. My family and I are now living in our dream home in El Granada and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Brian, for taking such good care of us.
Jillian
Brian was very professional and knowledgeable about the process of buying a house. It was my first home purchase so I needed someone that could guide me through the entire process and Brian was the right person for the job. The whole experience went incredibly smoothly and while there was some luck involved, in that I found the perfect house right away, from searching to closing took about 35 days. I ended up with a house that I love that is situated on a lovely street. I have already recommended Brian to several other people who are in the market and so yes, I would recommend Brian and will use him again if I ever sell my house and buy another one.
Happy Buyer
Santa Cruz
My wife met Brian at a local Open House. He impressed her. When we listed, we chose Brian as our listing agent.
Without a lot of detail on a disastrous water incident (2 ft x 3 ft) in our home that lost one sale and delayed a relisting for 5 months, I credit Brian for selling our home twice!!
Extremely knowledgeable, very co-operative and completely professional. He was there for us from Day 1 until after our home was sold and we had left the premises.
Almost forgot, he really is a NICE family man!!
Happy Seller
Half Moon Bay
Brian was very professional and diligent. We had a very limited time frame in which to sell our home and he worked very hard, and met it. He went above the call of duty to assist us in preparing our home for sale as quickly as possible. He communicated frequently to keep us in the loop as far as the progress of the sale. He set up all of the inspections and communicated very well with the other realtor to make sure nothing fell through the cracks. I would give him my highest recommendation.
Jacqueline
Half Moon Bay
We had several criteria that had to be met in order for us to sell our home and move. The criteria were very specific and were not really negotiable. In looking for our retirement home, we wanted to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. Brian was extremely patient throughout the almost year long process to find the right home.
Once found, Brian was extremely proficient in negotiating the best price and a fast closing. He was the reason we were able to complete the entire transaction in 21 days. Even our mortgage broker complimented his follow up and perseverance. I would definitely recommend Brian to anyone looking for a partner rather than a salesman.
Happy Buyer
I had met Brian some time ago before he became a realtor. I knew him to be a wonderful, honest, and exceptional person. I was happily surprised to see him again when I was at an open house and found out that he had become a realtor. When my husband and I were ready to look at homes I told my husband we should meet with Brian to see if he could help us. We easily scheduled an appointment with Brian to see if he could. He listened to us, heard our needs and dreams and he became our partner in finding the right house for us.
We had come to Brian hoping we could buy a house but unsure that it was possible. Thankfully with Brian's expertise and tenacity we were able to buy a home. We were only eligible for a VA loan (a house can't have dry rot, any renovation could not be incomplete, and nothing wrong with the house), we had 0% down. Most sellers & their realtors didn't want to deal with our situation. He consistently showed us houses that we were looking for, and he always made himself available with our schedules and with any homes we were interested in seeing. He helped us put reasonable bids in for different homes, in different areas at all hours of the day & night. He searched in all the areas we were interested in and even areas where we weren't sure in case the house of our dreams was there. He even helped us connect with a loan officer he had previous good experience with after I'd told him our bank had our loan application and we hadn't heard in months if we pre-qualify. With Brian's negotiation skills we were able to buy our first home. There was an issue with the house, but Brian was able to speak with us so that he could negotiate with the sellers so that they would fix it and we could then buy it.
Our experience with Brian Lee, has been one of true professionalism, which is what we needed, because even though we are in our 50's, buying our first home was pretty scary. Brian held our hands through the entire process. He educated us on each step of the purchasing process. He explained everything thoroughly, what we should expect, and made our experience buying our home as painless as possible.
It's been over two years now. We are so happy with our home. Brian has integrity, is extremely helpful, has connections he can refer us to if needed. I wish I knew more people so I could refer them to him. We will ask for his help if we need to sell our home, or if we are ready to buy a different one. I can't say enough good things about Brian! He even connected us with people in our area regarding the disability community because our son has disabilities- that helped so much!
We not only consider Brian our realtor, we consider him our friend. We are writing this as a way to say Thank you to Brian and hope the best for him! He is someone we hope you will contact if you want to buy or sell your home because you will be in the right hands.
Happy Buyer
Half Moon Bay
Brian helped us both sell our first home and buy the next one. Though we knew Brian before we decided to work with him on our home sale, we didn't know how dedicated he really was to be a personal partner in the process. He is genuinely interested in learning about your goals and needs, and where real estate can fit in - not the other way around. I really feel that he has your best interests in mind, and is willing to put in his time to figure out the path. He patiently stuck with us through our vague sense of what we wanted, and helped us formulate a plan, including introducing us to a great mortgage broker who shared Brian's personal touch.
What really stuck with us is the experience of selling our home in 2008. We decided to put it out to market right before the Lehman Bros. disaster, so things weren't looking great after that. Indeed it took us a whole year to sell - but Brian stuck with us the entire way, and in the end we DID sell it while many people had to give up and go off the market. Throughout he was knowledgeable and helpful in all aspects, including paperwork, inspections, communication with potential buyers, everything. All without any hint of exasperation and being a "cheerleader" when we didn't think it will happen.
One thing we still talk about is the time toward the end when we had to pull out an old water heater from the attic - he climbed up there and helped us bring it out, getting completely covered in dust and dirt, but still coming out smiling. If you're like us and not really interested in playing the "real estate game", being able to work with a trustworthy, knowledgeable, friendly and caring guy like Brian is a great asset.
Shig
Half Moon Bay
Brian helped me buy, and then 10 years later, sell, my home in Pacifica. Outstanding, in both experiences. He went above and beyond to help both transactions go smoothly, with both his dedication and his expert knowledge of real estate in the area. He even helped me take of last minute details that were difficult to deal with remotely, some of which were clearly outside the role of your typical realtor. Special person. He will work diligently for you.
Megan
Pacifica
Brian helped me sell three properties of my grandmother’s estate: her house, and two commercial properties. His expertise in residential real estate helped me to make decisions about what needed to be done to create curb appeal and get the best price for the house. More importantly, Brian’s sensitivity to the emotional nature of this transaction helped me and my family immensely through the process. Though Brian is not a commercial agent, I continued to work with him to sell the two commercial properties, because I trusted him to help me decipher the much more complicated world of commercial real estate. He partnered with commercial agents to get the job done, and brought a compassionate, human element to the two commercial sales. I felt confident moving forward because I knew he was looking out for me and my family, not just trying to capitalize on the transaction. Thanks to his attention to detail, the process was made much simpler for me. If you are looking for a conscientious, knowledgeable realtor with a heart, look no further.
Michelle W.
San Jose
Brian helped us with the purchase of a home during the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. I really appreciated his quality of listening, helping me to clarify what I wanted in a home by asking great questions and reflecting back to me what he heard. He was also knowledgable about the current market dynamics, helping me get up to speed and realistic about how fast houses would be sold in a "hot" sellers' market in the Bay Area. Brian is passionate about his love of the coastside, and it comes through in his lifestyle and descriptions of life here. He also worked throughout his own family vacation, helping by arranging for a fellow agent to show us three homes, as well as following up by phone, email and text himself. He has also been very helpful in recommending other service providers and contractors for the many needs that homeowners have. In the end, I felt very grateful for finding and securing a deal on a house that fits my needs, my personality, and my desire to live in a part of the Bay Area I have grown to love. I learned a lot from Brian about various aspects of home construction materials, interior finishes, and the choices that make a home desirable to certain buyers. I highly recommend Brian for his caring, generous, honest approach to a process that can be stressful and daunting for first-time buyers especially.
Happy Buyer
Moss Beach
We worked with Brian to buy our first house in Pacifica about 5 years ago and to upgrade to a larger home in Half Moon Bay, both deals were not without challenges but Brian handled everything in an unparalleled professional manner.
Jason
Half Moon Bay
We were exclusively looking for a home in Montara or Moss Beach which has a fairly limited inventory. We worked with Brian for 7 months. He was patient, kept in touch with us regularly, was incredibly honest, had an incredible knowledge of the area and was never pushy. He ended up finding us an incredible off-market house in Moss Beach which is exactly where we wanted to be! If you are looking for the perfect house, an agent that advocates for you without being too aggressive, Brian Lee is your guy.
Happy Buyer
Moss Beach
Brian Lee helped us with both finding a single story home and selling our multi-level townhouse. He is always very professional, responsive and knowledgeable about the Coastside housing market trends. Brian became a trusted partner for us during the entire process. Five Star Recommendation!!
Happy Buyer and Seller
Half Moon Bay
I enjoyed having Brian Lee as my buyer realtor. I have purchased a house before with two other agents, but he made the process easier. What I appreciate from him is how transparent he is as an agent. He communicates well, does the home walk through with you to ensure you are buying the right one, and does not pressure you in closing a deal. At the time, we were interested in buying another home, but he advised us not to buy it because of its termite damage. His experience as a contractor truly helps.
Even though he does not reside in Castro Valley, he picked up the knowledge of the area very quickly and was able to inform us. He found us a better lender than our current one, which gives us a lower interest rate by 0.5%, and was able to help us close a deal right away with the first house we're interested in. I appreciate his close attention to detail and his promptness to emails/texts/meeting in person. I would highly recommend Brian and would definitely use his service again in the near future.
Tiffany
Castro Valley
Brian went above and beyond in selling my father's house in Burlingame. He did extensive research into the best way to market and sell the house. We couldn't have asked for more and I highly recommend him.
Happy Seller
Burlingame
Brian sold our family home in Burlingame. He is very pleasant, was easy to work with and responsive to our needs. Gladly answered all our questions. He helped get the house ready to put on the market and had a good strategy for selling it. I would work with Brian again and recommend him to others.
Mary
Burlingame
Brian was a pleasure to work with and went beyond and above everything to help us in every way at anytime and his services were greatly appreciated, would highly recommend.
Katherine and Phil
Half Moon Bay
We were first time home buyers when we came across Brian who introduced us to the whole process. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. He was very responsive and always honest when it came to explaining the pros and cons of an object we were interested in.
Once we found our dream home, he helped us through the whole buying process and we felt comfortable every step along the way. Brian was always willing to go the extra mile when it came to working with the seller to get answers to our questions or when he had to push contractors to get work done in time.
In case we need a realtor again, Brian will always be our first choice.
Happy Buyer
Half Moon Bay
Brian recently helped my wife and I buy our home on the California coast. We couldn't have been happier!
We met Brian in 2013 at an open house next to where we lived at the time. We were immediately impressed with his professionalism, local knowledge, and customer service. We have worked with Brian on and off over the past 5 years. Brian has always been focused on helping us with whatever we need, and never tried to push us in one direction or another. Early in our relationship, Brian set up time to get to know us and learn what mattered to us as a family in the short and long term. He used these learnings to guide his approach to working with us.
When we found our perfect home, Brian was a key partner is helping us choose the right price, assemble the perfect offer package, and close the deal. There were 4 offers on the house we purchased and, with Brian's guidance, ours was chosen. It was a smooth process and Brian helped every step of the way. After closing, and until this day, Brian continues to be a fantastic resource and wealth of knowledge as we improve our home and live in our community. I'm very happy to say that Brian is no longer just our real estate agent, but also our family friend. If you appreciate personalized service, detail orientation, and someone who will go to bat for you, Brian's your guy.
When we found our perfect home, Brian was a key partner is helping us choose the right price, assemble the perfect offer package, and close the deal. There were 4 offers on the house we purchased and, with Brian's guidance, ours was chosen. It was a smooth process and Brian helped every step of the way. After closing, and until this day, Brian continues to be a fantastic resource and wealth of knowledge as we improve our home and live in our community. I'm very happy to say that Brian is no longer just our real estate agent, but also our family friend. If you appreciate personalized service, detail orientation, and someone who will go to bat for you, Brian's your guy.
Tim
Brian was the best!! He helped my wife and I buy our 1st place, guided us through the whole process and was such a strong advocate for us once in negotiations. He even met with contractors for us during escrow because my wife and I commute for work.
We met Brian several years ago at an open house and we really liked his authenticity, and friendliness. During the years we worked with him he was only concerned with our best interests. He never pressured us, and was always willing to answer the MASSIVE list of questions we had. No doubt that I would recommend Brian to my friends and family. I'm going to use him again if/when the time comes!
Happy Buyer
Half Moon Bay
Brian helped my husband and I purchase our first home. We had many questions throughout the process, and Brian's patience and knowledge made what could have been a very stressful process much easier. In addition to his real estate expertise, Brian is a very nice person, and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Happy Buyer
Half Moon Bay
I used Brian for the purchase of my house in Half Moon Bay. In addition to being very personable and dedicated to finding the place that suited our needs, he was extremely thorough during the purchase process.
He's also been a friend once we have moved to the neighborhood. Just a great guy all around.
Shawn
El Granada
Brian helped us find our house in 2009 on a tight budget and some pretty specific requirements. He was emotionally invested in helping us through the process and was extremely responsive answering questions. He took the time to truly understand what we were after, and since our purchase, he still checks in to see the improvements we made. If you want an agent who will take the time to completely understand your circumstances, you can't go wrong with Brian!
Hope
Half Moon Bay
Let me add this 5 star review to all the others. You won't find a more genuine, professional, honest, knowledgeable agent. The work he did to get my sister's house ready to sell, was amazing. His commission was earned, and then some. He communicated regularly and the house sold and closed in a week. I know that is unusual, but for what was involved in getting this house ready, this is nothing short of a miracle. I highly recommend Brian for anyone who wants a class act!! I will miss working with this fine gentleman.
Georganne
Montara
Our move to the Half Moon Bay area turned out to be far more challenging than we expected, and thank goodness we partnered with Brian Lee in our house search. Brian was not only a great realtor – knowledgeable of the real estate market on the coast and all of the legal aspects of buying a house – but he also provided expert advice and often-needed empathy as we struggled with a difficult seller.
We first met Brian during his open house, which we believed at that time was the perfect house for us, and it soon became clear that his client, the seller, would not be easy to work with. Despite Brian representing both buyer and seller, he did an excellent job navigating and negotiating, keeping us informed, and helping us with the offer process. After we finally made it into contract, Brian was great at managing the delays coming from a lengthy close period on the sale of our own house, and working with the seller to extend our deadline.
Although we did not ultimately end up with that initial house selection, Brian kept our hopes up and worked with us again to find another house that turned out to be a far better deal and fit for us. He scrutinized the contract, identified a liability, worked it through a negotiation with the seller, and helped us get a good price. He continued his partnership with us through many recommendations for home contractors, and stayed in touch after the close to provide any assistance we needed with our move and getting settled into our new home.
Brian became not only our realtor, but a good friend who had only our best interests in mind. We highly recommend Brian Lee!
Happy Buyer
We had an excellent experience buying a home with Brian. He was incredibly helpful, collaborative, and diligent, and made the process of buying a house as painless as possible. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend him to anyone purchasing a home.
Happy Buyer
We contacted Brian to help us find a home in the Half Moon Bay Area. From our initial meeting it was clear that Brian had very good understanding of the Coastside real estate market.
Brian made sure he understood who we were, what our exceptions were (price, type of neighborhood, home type) and what kind of interest we had outside of the home. Based on this Brian was able to show us and recommend locations along the coast in different neighborhoods.
Brian also provided a very informative tour of the coast side area and provided excellent insights for each area (property market, resale value/potential, neighborhood characteristics). This was invaluable information for our search
Once we had decided on our future home. Brian provided great advice on how to position our offer and what the likely outcomes would be.
When our offer was successful Brian help us ensure that the closing process was stress free as possible. Brian maintained good communications with the selling agent to ensure that there we no surprises for either party.
Brian is great to work with is really easy to get on with. His expert knowledge of the coast, his attention to detail in his work and his easy going manner make him please to work with.
Highly recommended!
Mark
El Granada
