Gene Ho
REALTORÒ Professional, MBA

A seasoned professional with a passion for getting you the best results!

It begins with values...

Looking back at the twenty years of success as a senior executive, I’ve come to the realization that being grounded on a few key values goes a long way in getting things done and making those around feel really good about the outcome.

I believe it begins with a servant's heart, a willingness to listen and a desire to go the extra mile.  It is my goal to make you feel you are Number One from the beginning to the close of the transaction.

Striving for excellence is very important to me.  Listing clients appreciate the attention I take in educating them on recent sales and market trends. Since every home is unique and has something different to offer, I prepare a property evaluation designed to maximize the sales price of their home.  I inspect the details and condition of their homes, and discuss options on preparing and staging the house so that it will sell quickly and for "top dollar"!  Buyer clients are impressed with my ability to not waste their time.  I spend many hours previewing properties, querying agents on disclosures and reports ahead of time and and show clients only the properties that meet their needs and budget. Buyers appreciate my innovative approaches in presenting offers, sometimes getting them the house even when they were not the highest bidder. I will personally overseeing the escrow process and ready to attend to issues that may arise.   You will see me at all your inspections and I will be there when you sign off on closing documents.   Even after the close of escrow, my commitment to you remains and continues!

Having integrity in everything I do is the foundation for building the trusting and long-lasting relationships I have with my clients and friends.  Sometimes it means being honest to the Seller about what a house can sell for and not bending backwards just to get a listing; sometimes it means holding the different parties in the transaction accountable at the expense of personal comfort and always it means having a high personal code of ethics.  At the end of the day, the decision of which offer to accept and which house to buy belongs to you.  I see my role as that of providing you with all my knowledge, experience and an abundance of emotional support to guide you in making the best decision. 

Bringing the best of all worlds...

I have a MBA in Finance and an undergraduate business degree in information systems.  Prior to embarking upon a career in real estate, I had over 15 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer in which I managed multi-million dollar budgets, endowments, land holdings, real estate acquisitions, leases and build-outs. My past professional experience has enabled me to build a portfolio of skills in finance, negotiating, problem solving and customer service that few real estate professionals can match. Combined with my real estate sales experience of more than 15 years, and using the latest in technology, I seek to provide you the best representation possible.

Entering the world of real estate was a natural transition for me.  With an unquenchable   passion for real estate, I purchased my first house in my twenties and later moved to Lafayette in 1992.  I bought a vacant lot in Alamo in 1996 where my wife and I designed and managed the construction of our present home.  I also own and manage several residential and mixed-use properties, which has given me a personal perspective in the area of real estate investment.  Over the last 20 years, I've experienced wearing the different real estate hats of buyer, seller, investor, advisor, supporter and friend and also experienced the ups and downs of real estate market cycles.

Born and raised in Singapore, I also bring a knowledge of my Asian heritage where common sense "feng shui" principles is part of my cultural norm.

A real estate career has offered me the gift of flexibility.  I treasure my time with Cynthia  and my two teenaged children, Lauren and Kevin. I love coaching soccer, golfing, and hiking with my Bernese Mountain Dog (Ben).  Next to real estate, I have a passion for good food especially sushi, and Thai.  I am also privileged to lead in music worship and serve as an elder at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church.

Hard work, commitment, superior service, integrity and experience - All wrapped up, it simply means, I aim to "exceed expectations, always!"

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.