Donna Tam

Donna was wonderful to work with during the sale of my home. She is knowledgeable, easy to connect with, and brought a warm, positive energy to the entire process. Real estate transactions can be stressful, and I appreciated how upbeat and supportive she was throughout the experience. She did a great job keeping everything on track and handling the many moving parts that came up along the way. I was impressed with Donna’s wisdom and negotiation skills. I also appreciated how committed she was to helping get the deal across the finish line. I would be happy to work with Donna again in the future. Thank you, Donna, for all your help and support throughout the sale!

We originally met Donna at an open house and we knew she was the one we'd want to work with when the time simply by listening to her explain the process of how we would sell our current property. She showed us a project tracker in G-sheets (her previous life as a Program Manager really shows through here in the best possible way) and transparently informed us of potential challenges in the complex we could encounter to set our expectations. But through the whole conversation, we never felt like she was trying to push us to work with her, which ironically also helped us feel more comfortable working with her. Through the purchase process, we were texting practically nonstop through the day and into the evening. She was always on top of sending us comps and analysis, timelines, dependencies, managing expectations, answer questions over Zoom, and usually responded very quickly. Through her network, she was able to help us close a deal off-market in a location ideal for us and worked with us closely for every step. She then even connected us to folks who are now helping to update and modernize the property, all of whom have also been great to work with. We wouldn't have wanted to entrust anyone else with one of the biggest decisions of our lives. Thank you Donna!

I am very grateful to have met Donna and had the opportunity to have her represent me. This transaction was not exactly easy, as it consisted of a multifamily property with tenants and a 1031 exchange. Despite these obstacles at times, Donna always kept me immediately informed. She offered intelligent strategic advice, she resolved snags quickly, and she was always kind and professional - even when others were not. Donna made things easy for me, but also made sure everything was timely and buttoned up. Her knowledge on strategy on how to secure the closing made life easier on me. Her communication was stellar and on the money. She worked well with every agent, inspector, tenant, and 3rd party. Her dedication and sharp professionalism never wavered. I have already recommended her to friends and family. She truly is great.

We have known Donna since her days as an engineering program manager at Apple. As you can imagine from her background, she is very organized and very diligent about keeping all involved parties up to date on all aspects of the buying/selling experience. We worked with Donna to sell my parent’s condo and the transaction was incredibly smooth. We have dealt with many real estate transactions in the past and this was one of the smoothest we have experienced. Donna laid out a timeline with tasks starting from the initial walkthrough all the way through the close of escrow. She helped us work with vendors to renovate and stage the condo, and we were able to accept a strong offer after a week on the market. This was particularly impressive given the challenges of the condo market and issues surrounding SB326. She helped us deal with the inevitable bumps in the road during escrow and we were able to close escrow as originally scheduled. Almost all of the communication was done via phone/text/DocuSign/Google Docs, which was very convenient given everyone’s busy schedules. She always responded to questions promptly, no matter how big or small. We wholeheartedly recommend Donna as a sincere, hard-working realtor with integrity who will help you buy or sell your home!

We decided, late 2024, to put our Berkeley condo on the market. We know Donna from when she was at Apple with my spouse. From her excellent reputation at Apple, we felt sure she would take good care of us with our sale. Our only concern was whether Berkeley would be too far for her. She convinced us that she would be able to handle the sale as she has contacts in that area. She personally oversaw the whole process, including being there multiple times (for eg: painting & prep) despite the distance between her office and Berkeley. We discussed timing for putting the unit on the market and she 100% kept to the timeline, even though my spouse and I ended being overseas for about 2 months. The unit went on the market the first weekend in March and we closed escrow by the end of March. Smooth and easy and a little above what we were hoping for price-wise. Donna is the consummate professional - staying on top of things and keeping us informed all the way yet without overwhelming us with minutiae. She's warm and an amazing long-distance runner to boot. We could not recommend her any more highly.

If you're searching for a top-tier real estate agent, look no further than Donna Tam! This was our first time working with Donna, and it certainly won’t be our last. She exceeded our expectations in every way, but three qualities stood out the most: Unmatched Attention to Detail – During open houses, Donna guided us through every aspect of the home-buying process with incredible precision. She taught us how to thoroughly review disclosures, assess the pros and cons of each property, and recognize key details that might otherwise go unnoticed. Lightning-Fast Communication – Whether by text, email, or shared notes, Donna was always just minutes away from responding. Her proactive updates and constant availability made us feel fully supported throughout the journey, even when we weren’t physically together. True Dedication to Our Needs – Donna genuinely prioritized what was best for us. There were a few moments when we nearly placed a bid but had second thoughts during the final walkthrough. She was always patient, never pressured us, and made sure we felt confident in our decisions. Thanks to Donna’s expertise and unwavering support, we found our dream home in the Peninsula—without compromising on any of our must-haves! Not only did we secure the perfect home, but we also gained valuable insights into the Bay Area housing market along the way. Donna, we are beyond grateful for your guidance, positivity, and dedication. You made our first home-buying experience truly unforgettable. Thank you for everything and cheers to you!