Testimonials
Everything was handled in a professional and skillful manner.
From the beginning interview process through to the final closing, I had complete trust in them. They were of great help in getting my property ready for sale, with excellent suggestions about presenting the home to prospective buyers. I will definitely think of them for any future property transactions I might have and will gladly… more “Everything was handled in a professional and skillful manner.”
You are awesome. Every time I started to freak out you were always able to put my mind at ease.
They helped me purchase my home in San Francisco in one of the most difficult markets the city has ever experienced. I contacted them and they guided me through a buying process that included an extremely spirited bidding process. There were more than 20 active bids for the property, but thanks in part to them,… more “You are awesome. Every time I started to freak out you were always able to put my mind at ease.”
You guys have done such a terrific job of marketing our property and left no stone unturned!
They guided our family through a tricky, multiple bid purchase to help us buy, literally, the house of our dreams.
Natalie and Derek are incredible! Not only do they share a consummate knowledge of the intricate Bay Area real estate market, they have the grace, tenacity and skill to help you navigate it. They guided our family through a tricky, multiple bid purchase to help us buy. literally, the house of our dreams. Always responsive… more “They guided our family through a tricky, multiple bid purchase to help us buy, literally, the house of our dreams.”
They are pros who communicate well and are attentive to the myriad of paperwork details involved in a transaction.
Before I agreed to the listing, I interviewed several other brokers, but was impressed by the strength and integrity of their presentation, the thoroughness of their market analysis, and level of experience they bring to their work. I felt confident that they were pricing the property fairly, even though theirs was not the highest price… more “They are pros who communicate well and are attentive to the myriad of paperwork details involved in a transaction.”
I have never had an agent (or, in this case, agents) so consistently “ahead of the curve” ….
I just sold my condo in South Beach in what was probably the smoothest and easiest real estate transaction I’ve ever encountered — and I owe it all to the incredible work of Natalie and Derek. Their approach to the entire process was so professional and straightforward (I could add honest, trustworthy, and so on,… more “I have never had an agent (or, in this case, agents) so consistently “ahead of the curve” …. “
Thanks for doing such a great job, you both moved fast, got us a great offer, and saw it through to completion!
What sets Derek and Natalie apart when representing sellers is their rare ability to strike a delicate balance between vigorously advocating on behalf of their clients while also graciously engaging the entire San Francisco brokerage community.
Natalie Rome and Derek Chin know how to skillfully execute a marketing strategy to attract the largest possible pool of qualified buyers and deliver the best possible price and terms for their Sellers. We recently had the privilege of representing a Buyer with a strong interest in one of their listings. Roughly three weeks before… more “What sets Derek and Natalie apart when representing sellers is their rare ability to strike a delicate balance between vigorously advocating on behalf of their clients while also graciously engaging the entire San Francisco brokerage community.”
They parlay their individual talents into a combination that inspires trust and confidence.
They say that after getting married and having a baby, buying a home is the next most stressful event in life. Well, selling a home is no day at the beach either. Unless, that is, you happen to know someone who refers you to Derek Chin and Natalie Rome. Finding the right real estate professional… more “They parlay their individual talents into a combination that inspires trust and confidence.”
…awesome, insightful (and patient) advisors…
Barbara and I are thankful that David introduced us to such awesome, insightful (and patient) advisors for this journey. We hope closing the transaction is the beginning of a friendship, not the end of a professional relationship.
Your service deserves a ‘10’ on a scale of 1 to 10. I thank you again for a job well done!
Once we found a house we wanted to bid on, something close to magic occurred. It was a pleasure to go to open houses and say we were working with you, as it was clear you are highly respected in the San Francisco real estate world. Having you on our side in a sometimes-perplexing market,… more “Your service deserves a ‘10’ on a scale of 1 to 10. I thank you again for a job well done!”
If you’re hunting around for experienced Realtors who are compassionate and care more for their clients than their own bottom line, look no further.
We heartedly recommend you as our Realtors who went above and beyond the call of duty to help us with our first home purchase, which was a tenants-in-common, three-unit building on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. If you’re hunting around for experienced Realtors who are compassionate and care more for their clients than their own… more “If you’re hunting around for experienced Realtors who are compassionate and care more for their clients than their own bottom line, look no further.”
He immediately understood what I was looking for and what were my needs and expectations.
Derek recently helped me buy my first home in San Francisco. It was simply a fantastic experience! He immediately understood what I was looking for and what were my needs and expectations. He was extremely helpful and patient in explaining me the mechanisms and procedures of the house market in San Francisco, given that I… more “He immediately understood what I was looking for and what were my needs and expectations.”
We are happiest people on earth about the outcome of the sale of our house!
Our experience with you was really wonderful and we recommend you enthusiastically.
Your manner was easy going, honest and straightforward. Our experience with you was really wonderful and we recommend you enthusiastically. What for many is a trying and arduous process was a rich and fun one for us. We couldn’t be more pleased with the process or results!
Derek and Natalie often had to handle details way above and beyond the call of duty! What peace of mind throughout to have realtors we could trust and depend on.
I wanted to take a moment to contact you to thank you for referring me to Derek Chin and his partner Natalie Rome at Paragon realty. We listed Mom’s flats with them in November, and had an offer from a buyer within the first week after the open house. The house changed title today, and… more “Derek and Natalie often had to handle details way above and beyond the call of duty! What peace of mind throughout to have realtors we could trust and depend on.”
You were a godsend in our situation
Our family was relocating from New York to San Francisco with basically no knowledge of the local market. You were a godsend in this situation – you not only helped us find and buy a wonderful home, you referred us to multiple service providers (contractors, gardeners, cleaners, organizers, painters, etc.) and even helped us think… more “You were a godsend in our situation”
The other Realtors I interviewed did not come close to matching the professional, rational approach taken by you.
Wow, as always, all bases are covered. Thank you both again for everything. What a dream transaction and process. Almost surreal.
You are cut from a different cloth and definitely have your finger on the pulse of the market.
My wife and I buy and remodel homes in San Francisco and we come across a lot of agents…you are cut from a different cloth and definitely have your finger on the pulse of the market.
You really went above and beyond the call of duty and held my hand, calmed me down, and helped me move forward when I truly needed the support.
I wanted to let you know how wonderful you have been in helping me with the purchase of my condo. You really went above and beyond the call of duty and held my hand, calmed me down, and helped me move forward when I truly needed the support. I will refer you to all my… more “You really went above and beyond the call of duty and held my hand, calmed me down, and helped me move forward when I truly needed the support.”
We had an amazing experience with Natalie and Derek… Simply put, we were ‘blown away.
Natalie and Derek recently helped us to sell our home in San Francisco. Their professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail exceeded all expectations and made the process very easy. Simply put, we were ‘blown away.’ Compared to other home selling experiences with realtors that pushed us to over prepare our home, relied on us to… more “We had an amazing experience with Natalie and Derek… Simply put, we were ‘blown away.”
This was the best sell and buy experience imaginable.
Natalie & Derek guided us through the process of selling one house and then buying two more. On the sell-side, we relied on their expertise in bringing our house to market – and we were in contract within a week for well over ask! And we closed a week after that. They then helped us… more “This was the best sell and buy experience imaginable.”
They went above and beyond what you would normally expect from your Realtor.
They went above and beyond what you would normally expect from your Realtor. If you are interested in having incredible, dedicated people to work with in the difficult search for a home, Natalie and Derek are the ones to go with – I give them my highest recommendation.