He moved to the Bay Area in 1988, where he got his feet wet in a sales career at PacBell/AT&T. He continued with his sales career at companies like AT&T, Sprint, Linear Technology (a semi-conductor company), and Cogent Communications. He found that his educational background in electrical engineering complemented the negotiation skills garnered from his sales career. He's worked with many buyers, sellers, and investors, often conducting transactions in Cantonese and Mandarin. He believes in investing in his sellers' success by helping them update their homes to get top-dollar prices, so he offers free staging. Given his extensive experience in investment properties, he knows how to make a lasting shine with the buyer's interests in mind.
As a San Francisco Realtor, Sonny Chan has built an impressive reputation for his personalized service and exceptional results. With nearly 27 years of sales and marketing experience, Sonny is well-versed in successful business transactions and values cultivating sincere, client-centric relationships. Known for going above and beyond, Sonny's clientele appreciates his integrity, responsive communication, and warm sense of humor, making each transaction an enjoyable experience. Having studied electrical engineering at San Jose State University, Sonny comes with a natural problem-solving mentality that complements the negotiation skills garnered from his extensive sales career. As a 20-year resident of the Richmond District, Sonny also has first-hand insight into San Francisco's many neighborhoods, enabling him to effectively market listings by highlighting the defining attributes of each area. Bilingual in Cantonese, Sonny can also facilitate transactions for many clientele. When he's not touring homes, Sonny enjoys unwinding on the golf course, cooking with his wife, Lisa, and their three kids, and volunteering with local nonprofits.
Home Types:
House, MultiFamily, Condo, Townhouse
Years of Experience:
11
Education:
San Jose State University