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★★★★★
" Austin helped me achieve a dream that I thought was not a reality: owning a home in San Francisco. As a first time home buyer, I had A LOT of questions and he took a great deal of time explaining every step of the process to me and explaining my options. He then worked quickly and diligently to send me a list of places that met my wants and needs. A search that I expected to take months actually culminated in just a few weeks, thanks to Austin's hard work and great advising. I'm blissfully happy in my new home and intend to keep a relationship with Austin and recommend him to others who are looking to buy a home in the Bay Area.
" - Lyssette C.
★★★★★
" Austin helped our family find and purchase the house of our dreams in an extremely competitive market. He was very proactive, responsive and easy to work with. During the home seeking process he worked with us to refine what exactly we were looking for and had information which allowed us to construct a competitive, timely offer that ultimately got accepted. In addition to that he was able to help guide us through the inspection process and make us feel very confident in our purchase by bringing in experts for additional professional opinions. Without Austin I do not believe we would have ended up securing our current home, thanks Austin!
" - Andrew S.
★★★★★
" It was a pleasure to work with Austin. He made every aspect about selling our home a breeze and even helped us find a great realtor for buying a home in a different area. Austin was very easy to communicate with and helped out during times we could not be physically present. I highly recommend Austin for any of your real estate needs!It was a pleasure to work with Austin. He made every aspect about selling our home a breeze and even helped us find a great realtor for buying a home in a different area. Austin was very easy to communicate with and helped out during times we could not be physically present. I highly recommend Austin for any of your real estate needs!
" - Melanie and Eric Huff.
★★★★★
" Austin was our advisor for our first home purchase and we were very impressed. He showed us many different off-market homes and gained an understanding of what we valued most in a purchase. His experience, network and hustle surfaced many homes that we would have never seen ourselves or through another broker with less experience in the Hillsborough/Burlingame area. He works quickly and efficiently, and we were able to find and close on a home in a little less than two months. I’d recommend Austin to anyone looking for an advisor to purchase on the Peninsula.
" - Tyler & Samantha Fair.
★★★★★
" We had the pleasure of working with Austin for both the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. During the sale, not only was he extremely helpful recommending quality vendors, everything from staging to handyman work, but he was incredibly patient and responsive in addressing our first time seller inquiries. On the purchase end, he was tactfully aggressive in the negotiation process, ensuring that we got a fair deal, and served as the perfect buffer between the two parties. In short, Austin as an agent can be described as thorough, patient, and above all effective.
" -Sophie and Daniel S.
★★★★★
" I would highly recommend Austin Herman as a realtor to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. His performance in helping us with the purchase and then later the sale of our home at 1428 Vancouver Avenue in Burlingame was top-notch. His level-headed and calm demeanor helped us successfully navigate the few minor issues we encountered. His clear communication style kept all parties in the loop at all times. We are very happy with Austin, from the process to the results, we couldn't ask for more
" - Matt N.
★★★★★
" Austin is our go-to agent! He is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, he is also diligent and dedicated. He listens to your needs and responds with multiple possibilities. He always has his clients' best interests in mind, and communicates respectfully and efficiently. We know we are in good hands for all of our real estate needs. I have recommended Austin over and over to family and close friends.
" - Tara & Trevor C.
★★★★★
" Austin Herman helped us find our current home in Baywood. Austin showed us many homes and was very insightful about the neighborhoods. He knows the Hillsborough, Burlingame, and San Mateo area very well. He is a pleasure to work with and is extremely responsive to emails and phone calls
" - Nomi and Michael M.
★★★★★
" Austin was the perfect realtor for us. We needed to find a condo on the peninsula and had limited time. He was clam, professional, efficient, a great negotiator and respectful of our time. He took direction extremely well and we found a fantastic fit in one day. The deal closed in 48 hours. He handled all the details while we were out of town on vacation. He organized Docusign for all the paper work and we returned with the deal complete. Inspections and move in was a breeze. If you get the chance to work with Austin we recommend him highly.
" - Rob and Kerry W.
★★★★★
"Working with Austin in our recent home buying experience was great, despite being in one of the more challenging buyer’s markets in recent memory. His understanding of the area and his diligence and hard work on our behalf made us feel like we were never alone or uninformed during the process. We appreciated his no-nonsense approach and his patience throughout our search and most importantly, the fact that he never wanted us to settle for a house that we weren’t comfortable with. I would definitely work with Austin again and would recommend him without hesitation to any family or friends looking for a realtor
" - David & Jenny O.
★★★★★
" I met Austin in an open house. He was very pleasant and welcoming and without being persuasive, highlighted the important features of the property. He only pointed out a few relevant aspects of the property instead of a long list of obvious features. He did not ask me a lot of questions and let me feel comfortable to carry a good conversation with him. He also had a good knowledge of the market and competing properties. I found these to be a good characteristic for an agent and I felt I can trust and easily work with him. I ended up making an offer and subsequently buying the property. He was instrumental in presenting and getting the offer accepted without many counter offers back and forth. He was very thorough, efficient and organized throughout the transaction and the escrow process. I felt that the entire transaction and dealing with Austin was smooth and pleasant and I highly recommend him
" - Saeed N.
★★★★★
"We bought our first home in the competitive and intimidating San Mateo area. We wanted to work with someone who understood the market but also cared for our needs as a young family. Austin’s approach was honest, calm and insightful.
Despite the challenges of the market, Austin had confidence we would find a fit for our growing family, and we did. His experience and knowledge guided us smoothly through the decision process-- the result of three generations of Hermans in the San Mateo real estate market. We felt informed and in control at every step. Austin was kind, personable, and fun to work with on such a major purchase. I would recommend him without hesitation
" - Elena & Luca A.
★★★★★
" Working with Austin on the purchase of our first home was both seamless and pleasant. Austin’s proactive approach toward complex situations simplified the process, allowing Lindsay and myself to make informed decisions. From start to finish, the attention to detail and prompt responsiveness put forth on our behalf by Clay Herman Realtor really stood out and I would recommend their services to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home
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" - David and Lindsay F.
★★★★★
" Austin has helped us in countless ways to manage property we own in Burlingame. He has located great tenants, got things fixed in a prompt but cost-effective manner, and generally been a terrific hands-on interface for our property. Austin also has sound judgment, handling matters when he can, seeking input from us on the important things. We recommend Austin whole-heartedly!
" - Marty B.
★★★★★
"I have nothing but great admiration and thanks for Austin Herman who led us through escrow on our family house after the passing of my Dad. He helped us in overcoming the obstacles in cleaning out a house that had accumulated belongings for 53 years, including scheduling the necessary upgrades, painting and staging. He also negotiated us gently through several challenges that came up during escrow, one of which especially needed his excellent people skills. He was very knowledgeable and able to tap various resources to help us through every step of the way. All in all, he made the whole process enjoyable, and he has my highest recommendation." - Angela Kraft C.
★★★★★
"We can’t say enough how pleasant and fun it was to work together with Austin. We sold our house (which we built ourselves and lived in for 10 years, therefore selling “our baby” wasn’t easy for us) and Austin helped us patiently through this process step by step. He is very knowledgeable of the Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough markets and gave us a lot of insight as to the market while pricing the house right. He is incredibly organized and always had an open ear to any worries or concerns we had. We were absolutely impressed by how fast our texts and emails were always answered and that made us feel very well taken care off.
We have already recommended Austin to many family and friends and would highly recommend him to anybody that wants to sell their home or buy a house on the peninsula.
" - Mark & Ilka H.
★★★★★
"Austin Herman helped us tailor an aggressive game plan to purchase a dream home in a short time frame. We relied on his market expertise and deep connections in the Burlingame, hillsborough, San Mateo market for real-time information to craft a strong offer that flexed our strengths without overpaying. He is organized, thoughtful, strategic, a great listener and communicator, ethical, and most importantly, he genuinely cares about his clients. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell in these markets. " - Catherine & David S.
★★★★★
"As a first time homebuyer I was filled with questions and anxiety about the whole process of buying a home. Austin Herman literally held my hand and calmed my nerves every step of the way. During my search he sat me down and did a deep dive to figure out what I was looking for in my first home from value, space, location, etc. He was patient with me as we looked at multiple homes and when I finally narrowed down the search he explained the whole procedure, paperwork, and steps to home ownership.
During the negotiation stage he was strategic and I came away with a great home at a great price. He went above and beyond his duties and followed up with the mortgage banker and Title Company, since he knew I was traveling for work.
The real estate market is filled with part time realtors who don’t really know what they are doing, so I am grateful for Austin Herman, who has been in the real estate industry for more than 10 years, for helping me find my home." - Richard C.
★★★★★
"It was a pleasure working with Austin Herman. We lived in the San Mateo Village for 36+ years. When it came time to selling he gave us great advise, both positive and negative feedback to get our house ready for sell. He also guided us through the process including helping us filling out and understanding all the disclosures. Austin was very straightforward, which we appreciated very much. We would highly recommend Austin Herman and couldn't be happier.." - Neal & Tina N.
★★★★★
"The sale of our house in the San Mateo Village was our third transaction in which Austin represented us and we again were very pleased with the experience. Austin’s persistence, and ability to provide accurate/current information allowed for my wife and I to make informed decisions throughout the entire process. I would recommend Austin’s services and will be using him again in the future. "- David F.
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