Chris Hotaki - Realtor

Pairing a keen eye quality with a personal dedication to understanding and satisfying the needs of his clients, Chris has built a uniquely accomplished career in residential real estate. He makes a point of working with a wide range of people, from first-time buyers to those who are relocating to the Bay Area from all over the world, to local real estate developers & investors. Whether the goal is to find a unique Single Family Home or Investing in Real Estate, Chris always brings his ‘A' game.  “Whether working with buyers or sellers, I take great pride in educating my clients about the current real estate marketplace. I offer them my full-service commitment, and in turn, they feel confident trusting my expertise. This is the most rewarding aspect of my career.” — Chris Hotaki Chris begins each client relationship by listening carefully to his clients' unique needs and challenges and then collaborates with them to develop effective strategies that will achieve their goals. His steady stream of loyal and happy clients consistently refer Chris to friends and family members, a valuable pattern that has cemented his position as a top producer who has completed hundreds of transactions, some of which have been featured as the property of the month.  With over a decade of real estate experience, Chris possesses an in-depth, multifaceted knowledge of the business. A lifelong love of the ocean, Chris loves to go spearfishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and kayak fishing, and some golf on the mainland on his time off.  My Approach "I'd never call myself a salesman. I like to get to know my clients on a more personal level and treat them as trusted friends. I enjoy real estate and the buying process too much to be pushy or overbearing. It's a fun experience, and I like to share that with my buyers and sellers."  Client Testimonials Scroll down for more "★★★★★"Chris knows his stuff, gets things done, and is an absolute joy to work with! He went above and beyond every step of the way to make sure that my father's home sold for the price it deserved. Chris was patient, knowledgeable, resourceful, and extremely effective. I appreciated that he explained the entire process to us, made sure that we knew all of our options, and took care of everything that was needed to make sure that the house sold quickly and for above the listing price. The whole process was smooth, and we are forever grateful for Chris and his help." ★★★★★"Chris Hotaki was absolutely amazing! I recently bought and sold two houses with Chris representing us on both transactions and I have nothing but great things to say about the service he provided. Chris knowledge of the local markets was phenomenal, his work ethic's off the charts (I'm honestly not sure when he sleeps...), and I wholeheartedly believe that he strategic approaches to both buying our new house and selling our existing house got us top dollar on our sale and into a competitive new house at a very favorable price." ★★★★★"What can I say? When we think of selling our "home", it means detaching ourselves from our security, pride of ownership & a place where memories have been made. We take a chance of finding realtor with experience, knowledge & integrity. Chris Hotaki has had to deal with my personality, expectations, constantly keeping me informed and assisting me in selling at a price point that was above the status quo. I sold my home in 4 days after several offers, and I honestly don't think I would have been so successful without Chris and his company. Chris is not just a Real Estate Agent... He has also become a respected & trusted friend. Don't sell you or your home short. Call Chris if you need a professional you can trust. And if you are looking to buy a home, trust me... You need someone who will make sure your money is spent on your future. Not just a place to live! Chris will have your back!" - Tamara & Lilly ★★★★★"Chris sold a house for me in Hayward. Once he helped prepare the house for sale it was only on the market about 9 days before it was sold. He was very responsive to my many emails even on the weekends and evenings. He was very hands-on and filled in for me on some service appointments. I would use him again!" ★★★★★"Chris is the best of the best! He was extremely helpful in negotiating several aspects of selling my property. He has great customer service and responsiveness. Chris always went above and beyond in helping with staging, 1031 exchange and even helping the seller with financing although the seller had an agent. I highly recommend Chris and trust that he has the best interest for you!!!" ★★★★★"We sold our home in Newark after I lost my job in 2016, Chris came in and quickly became a part of our family. He made the transition so very comfortable for us. He listed our house on a Wednesday and it was sold that very weekend. Now in 2018, it was decided that my Mom's house had to be sold and Chris was the one we called. Again Chris stepped up and did a fantastic job. If we ever need another house or sell Chris will be the one we call!" ★★★★★"Chris is awesome very knowledgeable and a lot of experience to offer, we spoke with a different agent before and we glad that we go with Chris. He guided us throughout the buying process, communicate with our lending officer, seller broker agent and also the escrow officer he is on top of everything really great. Who said buying a house is stressful? Not for us, it was a smooth transaction from the moment we send the offer until we close the escrow through the final walkthrough Chris was there for us. We are really happy about the service he provides and we are happy with the house that we got. Thanks, Chris" ★★★★★"I selected him online (due to great reviews), and plus his office is very close to my rental property which I planned to sell (Newark, CA). My impression with him is he's fast, vast knowledge/experience, responded quick to my text/email/call. He brought in awesome contractor (Tom) who handled the rehab top-down and super fast. (They both actually specializing in flipping too!). I can't thank you enough that Chris handled all end to end, and I just sit back and relax, and its sold pretty quick (above asking price). if you looking for flipping projects, or in the market to sell/buy, he's highly recommended!" ★★★★★"I would highly recommend Chris! You can trust the sale of your house in Chris's hands. We had to stage and sell our house as soon as possible as we already bought another house! Chris managed to get our house cleaned, staged, and ready to go on the market within a week! Chris created a beautiful brochure for our home and marketed our property very well. We received multiple offers and managed to sell our house above asking! Chris's team is very efficient and handled the sale of our house very professionally."