Jina is a full time professional Realtor. She has been buying and selling real estate on the San Francisco Peninsula and the Silicon Valley for over 20 years. She specialized in residential and investment properties (tax deferred, 1031 exchange).

• Redwood Shores
• San Carlos
• Belmont
• Foster City
• San Mateo
• Hillsborough
• Burlingame
• Redwood City/ Emerald Hills
• Menlo Park
• Atherton
• Woodside
• Palo Alto
• Mountain View
• Los Altos

Credentials
 

• Senior Marketing Consultant
• Certified Relocation Specialist
• Member of  San Mateo Board of Realtors
• National Board of Realtors
• REInfoLink Multiple Listing Service

• Winner of SAMCAR Bronze Award 2005
• INTERO 2005 President's Circle
• RE/MAX Platinum Club
• International President's Circle
• International Gold Circle
• International Diamond Society
• International Sterling Society
• 1997 Certificate of Achievement
• 1998 Sapphire Award (sales achievement milestone)
• 1999 Sales Achievement Milestone

My Personal Real Estate Philosophy

The thought of sale never causes me to lose sight of what is best for my clients. My commitment to honesty creates an open-mindedness and spirit of cooperation in my clients which is founded in their trust that their best interests are my first priority.

My advice to my clients is heard without the resistance that would result from fear of paying too much for a home or getting too little when selling.

The real estate market changes daily and I have a sense for the market at any given moment. This translates into a negotiating opportunity that I strive to use in saving my clients thousands of dollars whenever they buy or sell.

I am committed as a full-time professional to my career in real estate and love what I do. It is my goal to make each transaction as enjoyable as possible and to approach all problem solving with competence and creativity.

Together, my clients and I bring their dreams to reality. It would be a privilege to help you create yours.

Your Agent
A successful purchase starts with the right representative. In fact, once you’ve selected the best agent to represent you, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off of your shoulders.

Lender (Appraiser)
A bank is not just a bank. Having the right backer can be extremely important – it is your money we’re talking about after all! Make sure that your lender and financial representative is someone with whom you feel comfortable, and be wary of any lender who promises you more than you think you can reasonably afford. Your lenders may or may not require an independent appraisal, and typically will make arrangements for the appraisal themselves.

Lawyer
Your home purchase is far too important a transaction to skimp on legal representation at the risk of leaving yourself open to costly future issues. Find a lawyer who is willing to take the time to answer your questions and who specializes in real estate law.

Home Inspector
No home inspection is 100% guaranteed, but a few hundred dollars to catch a major problem now is certainly better than many thousands to correct that ‘surprise’ down the road. Ask your agent for a recommendation.

Contractor
Planning some renovations? You’re not the only one! The home renovation industry is booming, and in some markets, booking a contractor must be done months in advance (that’s a long time to go without a kitchen). Don’t let finding the right contractor slip through the cracks – planning ahead will almost certainly make your renovation smoother, and you contractor will appreciate the advance notice. 

1.  Find the right representative
Even if you’re not quite ready to buy, your buyer’s agent can be an absolute wealth of information, and can often offer ‘scoops’ on local developments you might not have know about otherwise.  Speak to your agent first and he or she can be helping to guide you right from the start.

2.  Find out what your price range is
Online mortgage calculators are a good place to start, but as you get closer to being ready to buy, there is no substitute for a written mortgage pre-approval.  Just speaking to your lender is an extremely worthwhile venture – this is the only way to really get an in-depth picture of your overall financial picture and to discover exactly what you can reasonably afford to spend on a home (and possibly on renovating).

3.  Find out what your local market looks like
The internet can be incredibly valuable in doing preparatory research.  Start with your agent – he or she can direct you to valuable resources and immediately start e-mailing you real estate listings that may interest you (or at least give you a better idea of what your needs and wants are).

4.  Find out what your true needs and wants are
Compose a needs/wants list that takes into consideration your local market conditions, your price range, and the advice of your real estate agent.

5.  Find your dream home!
Once you’re ready to act, you may be surprised by how quickly you can make a decision.  Armed with your pre-approval, a little market knowledge, and your needs/wants list, call your real estate agent, hit the pavement, and when you see ‘the house’, put in an offer. 

With the right team behind you, it really can be that easy!