Specialties
ā¢ Buyer's Agent
ā¢ Listing Agent
ā¢ Relocation
ā¢ First-time Homebuyer Specialist
ā¢ Listing Agent
ā¢ Relocation
ā¢ First-time Homebuyer Specialist
ā¢ Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Professional Certifications
ā¢ National Association of REALTORSĀ®
ā¢ California Association of REALTORSĀ®
ā¢ Santa Clara County Association of REALTORSĀ®
ā¢ Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
ā¢ Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
ā¢ Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
ā¢ Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
ā¢ Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Languages
ā¢ English
ā¢ Mandarin Chinese
Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Florida
Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Florida
Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering Sciences
Charity
ā¢ World Central Kitchen
ā¢ Water.org
ā¢ Water.org
ā¢ Doctors Without Borders
ā¢ Heifer International
About Vicky
Meet Vicky, a dedicated professional with an innate passion for real estate and a meticulous eye for detail. Vicky has established herself as a hardworking advocate who holds her fiduciary duty to the highest degree.
Her business focuses on building genuine connections with her clients, understanding their quirks, preferences, and wish list items. She delivers clear and timely communication, keeping her clients well-informed at all times.
A former environmental engineer, Vicky finds comfort in numbers and data. Her in-depth knowledge of the Bay Area housing market, combined with her dedication to staying current on industry trends, arms her with insights that help her clients make confident and informed decisions. Beyond her professional endeavors, Vicky enjoys a fulfilling personal life in Mountain View. She and her husband, John, share a small Eichler-style home with their big dog, Bentley. In her free time, she feeds her passion for animals, crafts, and magic, finding delight in friendship, creativity, and the wonders of illusion.
With Vicky by your side, you can be confident that your real estate journey will be handled with utmost care and professionalism. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, she will work tirelesslyā with open and honest communicationā to help you achieve your goals.
A former environmental engineer, Vicky finds comfort in numbers and data. Her in-depth knowledge of the Bay Area housing market, combined with her dedication to staying current on industry trends, arms her with insights that help her clients make confident and informed decisions. Beyond her professional endeavors, Vicky enjoys a fulfilling personal life in Mountain View. She and her husband, John, share a small Eichler-style home with their big dog, Bentley. In her free time, she feeds her passion for animals, crafts, and magic, finding delight in friendship, creativity, and the wonders of illusion.
With Vicky by your side, you can be confident that your real estate journey will be handled with utmost care and professionalism. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, she will work tirelesslyā with open and honest communicationā to help you achieve your goals.
Client Testimonials
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"We rarely write reviews, but our experience with Vicky, Helen, and their team was truly exceptional ā we wholeheartedly recommend them. From the start, Vicky demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market, backed by thorough research on our property. She expertly navigated the extensive disclosure documents and proactively addressed every issue we flagged, giving us invaluable peace of mind. Throughout the entire process, Vicky provided clear, detailed guidance at every step, ensuring we were always well-informed and confident in our decisions. Her proactive communication made the complexities of home buying feel manageable, allowing us to plan effectively. Her dedication was especially meaningful during our closing process, which coincided with the unexpected arrival of our first child. Despite the added stress, we always felt like a priority. Vicky remained fully committed to our purchase, even offering thoughtful reminders when our attention naturally shifted to our newborn. Her attentiveness was truly appreciated. Vicky advocated for our interests, building and maintaining a positive relationship with the selling agent, which we believe proved invaluable to our resulting success. She even went above and beyond her duties, stepping in to ensure our mortgage application progressed smoothly. We couldnāt be more grateful for Vicky and Helenās support. Without hesitation, we would recommend them to anyone in need of an exceptional real estate team. If we ever find ourselves in the market again, we know exactly who to call. Thank you, Vicky and Helen!" - Robert M.
"We rarely write reviews, but our experience with Vicky, Helen, and their team was truly exceptional ā we wholeheartedly recommend them. From the start, Vicky demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market, backed by thorough research on our property. She expertly navigated the extensive disclosure documents and proactively addressed every issue we flagged, giving us invaluable peace of mind. Throughout the entire process, Vicky provided clear, detailed guidance at every step, ensuring we were always well-informed and confident in our decisions. Her proactive communication made the complexities of home buying feel manageable, allowing us to plan effectively. Her dedication was especially meaningful during our closing process, which coincided with the unexpected arrival of our first child. Despite the added stress, we always felt like a priority. Vicky remained fully committed to our purchase, even offering thoughtful reminders when our attention naturally shifted to our newborn. Her attentiveness was truly appreciated. Vicky advocated for our interests, building and maintaining a positive relationship with the selling agent, which we believe proved invaluable to our resulting success. She even went above and beyond her duties, stepping in to ensure our mortgage application progressed smoothly. We couldnāt be more grateful for Vicky and Helenās support. Without hesitation, we would recommend them to anyone in need of an exceptional real estate team. If we ever find ourselves in the market again, we know exactly who to call. Thank you, Vicky and Helen!" - Robert M.
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If you need a real estate agent in the Bay Area, Vicky Gou is top of the line. Her surname rhymes with the verb to go, & she will definitely go to bat for you! I met Vicky in 2018 during a previous real estate search & she stayed in touch - which I now see as one of her many special gifts and skills. She represented me as a buyer in Santa Clara in October 2023 and again as a seller in Sunnyvale in May 2024. Whether you are buying or selling, I highly recommend working with Vicky. She listened carefully to absolutely everything I said, picking up on some emotional undercurrents I wasn't even aware of myself. She tailored our 2023 home search to my exact needs, went through all documents with diligence and attention to detail, and always responded speedily to my inquiries. In the last 9 months I know she and her business partner Helen have closed on homes throughout the South Bay, East Bay and San Francisco. And that's just what I'm aware of. She has a vast network of real estate friends, acquaintances and useful vendor connections. During my 2023 purchase, Vicky's experience and personal contacts helped me negotiate and win a bidding war. I know she saved me money! And in my recent sale of a home I'd owned for over 30 years, Vicky called on specific vendors to haul away debris from the garage, thoroughly wash windows, deep clean the house, take excellent photographs and get the word out to thousands of Bay Area agents. We were on the market for 8 days and I accepted the highest of four no-contingency offers, all well above list. She worked hard negotiating with multiple parties to get me the best possible price. I'm convinced that Vicky's superb phone skills and realty contacts made the crucial difference both when I bought & when I sold. I'm a 79 year old widow, and Vicky understood my reluctance to spend time and money on renovations. She obtained three different remodeling estimates for me, but was completely on board when I decided to shoot for an as-is sale. I'm thrilled with her results, and so are my new buyers. Vicky is honest, intelligent, experienced, hard-working, serious, thorough, kind, empathetic, amazingly resourceful and an excellent communicator, both wise and full of human compassion. I'm so glad Vicky chose to partner with me on both of these successful deals. I give Vicky Gou my strongest possible recommendation, for both buying and selling. I believe she will earn your trust, and I say she's worth every penny you will pay her and more. - Muriel K.
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"We had a fantastic experience working with Vicky. From the very beginning, she impressed us with her punctualityāalways arriving early and fully prepared. She is incredibly knowledgeable and data-driven, providing us with valuable insights without ever overwhelming us. What stood out most was her low-pressure approach; she never pushed us in any direction or biased us with her personal opinions. Instead, she acted as a true guide, patiently accompanying us on multiple tours and helping us navigate the complexities of the home-buying process with clarity and confidence. Weāre truly grateful to have had her by our side during such an important decision!" - Danning S.
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"Vicky and I first met when we happened to start at the same agency on the same day in 2007. We worked together for six years, becoming fast friends and remaining close until now. I count Vicky as one of my most trusted and loyal friends, someone I know I can depend on with anything because she supports me in whatever I do. In the years that I have known her, her dedication, honesty, and integrity are consistently the traits she brings to everything that she does in her personal and professional lives. She stands resolutely by each friend through good times and bad, and likewise each client becomes her personal cause, as she seeks to find them the right home. I always tell people that Vicky will go the extra mile, give everything she has, and leave no stone unturned, because that is who she is, particularly when she sets her mind to something. I am proud to call Vicky a friend and from knowing her, aspire to have just a fraction of her passion and courage. I have no doubt that her clients are in capable hands." - Ianthina H.
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"Vicky was amazing to work with during our first home-buying process. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the Bay Area and helped us explore different neighborhoods to find the perfect fit. She was always prompt in her responses and stayed on top of every step along the way. We truly appreciate her patience, professionalism, and guidance throughout the entire process.!" - Alec V.
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"Vicky was extremely professional and really made the buying experience so much easier. From picking houses that fit our criteria, having a vast knowledge on the different neighborhoods and pointing out things to look for in houses. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell a house." - Patrick M.
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Vicky and Helen were exceptional in their work. They made the whole process very comfortable and their transparency was much appreciated. They were very forthcoming with answers anytime we had concerns or questions and we really appreciate how humanely they handled the sale of our house. I would recommend them both to anyone looking to sell their home as I know it can be an emotional experience. I'm grateful we had them throughout the journey. - Shivani A.
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"Vicky was fantastic to work with. She was very knowledgeable and helped me throughout the process. She was patient and helped in any way she could. There were some twists and turns during the closing process and Vicky was on top of it and made sure everyone stayed coordinated. I would recommend her to anyone." - Megan D.
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"If you are looking for a real estate agent who is professional, thorough, and knowledgeable, Vicky is the one. Vicky was so patient and worked very hard for us to find the house that checked out all the things in our long checklist. She answered all of our questions we had regarding home buying process, market conditions, neighborhoods we would like to look into, to name a few. I cannot thank enough!" - Nayoung L.
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"We consider ourselves very lucky to run into Vicky and have her present us. She made the whole buying process easy, especially in the current crazy market. She's very thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. Can't thank her enough for making a difficult process smooth and enjoyable." - Yulien T.
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"Vicky was great! She is very quick to respond, even at odd hours, which made the entire process much easier in the current market.
She is very friendly, patient and thorough, overall a pleasure to work with." - Kevin D.
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"I never expected to have our first offer accepted, but she made it happen. The rest of the process was very straightforward as a result of Vicky's advice. We would hire her again in a heartbeat." - Jonny S.
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"I cannot say enough good things about Vicky. We sold our condo through her. At the same time, my parents moved to the Bay Area and she was their agent to help them buy a condo, which they did. She was an amazing realtor. I am so glad we chose Vicky. She is so professional, dedicated, knowledgeable, and helpful. She truly went above and beyond to help us. My parents were in excellent hands and are now so happy with their condo choice! Vicky was so patient with them, explaining all the forms and going through the process with them step by step. They feel so grateful to her for making this process smooth and being so trustworthy. She is excellent, I can't say enough good things about her!" - Galli B.
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"Vicky was able to navigate through the ins and outs for us first time buyers very effectively! After spotting the property on Zillow she immediately jumped into action, and throughout the process helped us through every hiccup. Would definitely do business with her again!"
- Greg C.
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"Vicky is the best real estate agent our family worked with. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. Vicky is always "on it". We truly felt like she was looking out for our family's best interest every step of the way. We bought our place during the COVID pandemic, and she guided us through the abnormal and unstable situation. We recommend Vicky wholeheartedly and will continue to be her client for future real estate matters." - JY K.
"Vicky is the best real estate agent our family worked with. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. Vicky is always "on it". We truly felt like she was looking out for our family's best interest every step of the way. We bought our place during the COVID pandemic, and she guided us through the abnormal and unstable situation. We recommend Vicky wholeheartedly and will continue to be her client for future real estate matters." - JY K.
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"Thank you, Vicky Gou, for handling the sale of my condo. You kept me informed and updated on every step of the sale. Your service was above and beyond my expectations. Thank you again." - Dorene I.
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"Vicky is very helpful making the buying process very smooth. She is very responsive and knowledgeable. You can rely on her to guide you thru the process with confidence and trust." - Sam P.
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"Best experience! Very knowledgeable, energetic, professional and accommodating to our availability. Excellent negotiating skills and follow up. Our family would HIGHLY recommend her services. Vicky has stayed in touch past closing for any questions or concerns." - Norma C.
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"Vicky paid special attention to our needs and though we were pretty casual in general she never lowered her level of professionalism. We went from looking to closing in no time at all." - Amy M.
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"I would highly recommend Vicky Gou since she helped us to get the dream house in the hot Santa Clara area. Vicky is the most responsive and professional agent I ever met. She would write down every small question and follow up with them immediately. She even sent follow up emails during her vacation. After we closed the deal, we still consulted her some questions like ventless washer/dryer, she didn't stop her kindness but helped to do research for us which I hadn't expected! You would never feel regret to work with Vicky. She is the right person to help you to get your dream house. I'm very glad to cooperate with her for my house." - Michelle W.
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"My husband and I just closed on our first home thanks to Vicky's help and we could not have asked for a better realtor to have on our side. Vicky is extremely knowledgeable, well organized, and motivated for her clients. She is available at all hours and never made us feel like an inconvenience. When we were ready to write our first offer, she made sure we understood all of the necessary information we needed to make a competitive bid, and we were successful on our first try! I would recommend her services to anyone."
- Leina F.
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"Vicky Gou helped us buy our home in San Jose, CA. Vicky is the best. She knows the real estate business in its entirely, she is very courteous and patient. We were lucky that she was our real estate agent. It was a complete joy working with her. Thank you Vicky."
- Ilana B.
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"I can highly recommend Vicky! We've been working together for over a year now and I can recommend her professionalism, real estate instinct, market knowledge, and is great to do business with! I highly recommend Vicky!" - Charm H.