“I was skeptical of all realtors prior to my engagement with DeLeon Realty. We had tried selling our house with other brokers and were unsuccessful. The only type of engagement I received from former brokers was anxiety-laden empty fast talking. No solutions were presented and no leadership was offered. Then came the DeLeon team. From start to finish each and every team member delivered thoughtful and direct advice. All DeLeon team members were always available. I can recommend the DeLeon team wholeheartedly and without reservation.”
Jeffrey A.
“We tried in early 2022 to sell our home with a different agent, without success, so we rented it out from mid-2022 to early 2025. Briefly tested the market with the firm who was managing the rental for us in mid 2024, again with no real success. We then found the DeLeon team. They were fantastic on every level. Beautiful staging, pro-active marketing in multiple geographies, well choreographed open houses. Went from listing on March 26 to offer accepted on April 30 to a closed transaction May 28. We were not in California for this entire period as we had moved, and they handled everything seamlessly. On every level it was not only professional, it was a delight to work with them. Honest discussions around market dynamics (note that the public markets fell and rose over 3000 points during the period the house was marketed, the DeLeon team were not shaken in the least and kept us sane), clarity for us around each stage in the process, and of course, a positive result. Cannot recommend them more highly. Absolutely the best firm in the Bay Area, bar none.”
Steve S.
“From our first initial meeting with the team, through the full process of preparing, staging, listing, showing, and selling our house, I have never worked with people as competent, responsive, and courteous as the team at DeLeon Realty. Selling a house is complicated. DeLeon has specialists for everything, from someone who knows the rental market should we have needed to rent an apartment short term, to the fixup project manager, to their handyman who oversees the contractors, to an attorney to help with our “disclosures,” to running the open house, to managing the title and escrow process. I believe everyone at DeLeon is on salary rather than commission, and they were all, clearly, there to help us. Communication was inevitably prompt and thorough. Ken DeLeon writes about Palo Alto and the adjacent real estate market (check out the interesting and insightful articles even if you’re not a client). They know the area intimately and it really showed…We were VERY happy with our selling price, and, predictably, DeLeon handled everything very smoothly all the way through the close of escrow. I ’ve bought and sold several houses, and have worked with a variety of agents, some superb, some less so. The DeLeon Team is the best—spectacularly good.”
Alex M.
“I would say that if you are not using Ken as your agent, you are at a competitive disadvantage in the white-hot real estate market of the Peninsula and Bay Area. Ken got us into Palo Alto when other agents said we probably couldn’t. We are so happy with our new home. Ken is genuine, deeply knowledgeable, super friendly and very patient. It is true that other agents consult him for his opinion – we witnessed this as well. He certainly has an edge with his academic credentials and experience. The more we learned about the guy and his background, the more amazed we were with him, and I think his personal history and his amazing success informs his positive outlook and kind disposition. We never felt pressured by Ken, and he was always generous with his time and his advocacy. We came from the buyer’s side but I also visited his open houses – awesome. Check him out for yourself, then meet him in person; you’ll like him a lot, and it will be worth your while.”
*originally written on Yelp
Sir William O. – Baltimore, MD Resident
“Ken represented us on the sale of our house in Palo Alto and on the purchase of our new home in Belmont. His service was excellent. On the sell side, he gave excellent advice regarding the timing of our sale as well as the appropriate strategy for staging and touch-up. Ken has a network of service providers that includes painters, cleaners, handymen, photographers, and others. His office manages all of the details of scheduling those resources and monitoring their work. On the buy side, he advised us on the findings of inspections, and helped craft our offer. We were totally satisfied by Ken’s performance and would willingly use him again.”
*originally written on Yelp
John F. – Palo Alto Resident
“My wife and I bought the house of our dreams with Ken’s help in a very competitive market. We loved Ken’s service and have since then become good friends with Ken. We later recommended Ken to our family and co-workers. Several of them have purchased their home through Ken. Ken is extremely capable, responsive, and honest. He is by far the best real estate professional I know.”
Kai Xu – VP Product Management at Medallia, Inc.
“DeLeon Realty and Ken Deleon are THE best!!! …Most agents do a little stitched panorama shot of your place and make a one-page flyer and list on MLS and the popular real estate websites. DeLeon went way way above this…I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
*originally written on Yelp
John N. – Mountain View/San Jose Resident
“Ken has helped me buy two houses and sell one of them. I highly doubt that any of that would have occurred without his assistance. He is the best on the Peninsula because he sees success where others see a broken deal. His value goes beyond just being a broker as his contacts for construction, mortgages, etc. are first-class. I will always work with Ken because he is a true business partner and not just a real estate agent.”
Kevin Melia – CFO at Storm Ventures
“My advice to you if you desire the best agent to help you sell or buy your home: run, do not walk, to Ken’s office…Ken is a unique agent, a truly “good person” who will always keep your interests paramount. In addition, he is a genius. He has that rare combination of analytic skills and emotional intelligence that enables him to get the best deal for you and treat you as a human being (not a transaction) in the process.”
*originally written on Yelp
I.R. – San Francisco Resident
“Ken DeLeon has such great ratings on Yelp, I thought they were inflated. But since he is the number one agent in the US, I tried him out to sell my hard to sell my home in Los Altos that another top agent in Los Altos couldn’t sell the month before at a decent price…Unlike the previous attempt by the other agent, Ken delivered many multiple offers, and he expertly and quickly negotiated a deal that suited the buyer and myself…I have absolutely no complaint, a truly outstanding performance, and fully deserved FIVE star rating. Ken’s team and he himself are great to work with and highly recommended for mid-peninsula real-estate transactions.”
*originally written on Yelp
Bob B. – Los Altos Resident
“Ken’s service is completely over the top and beyond expectation. After our introduction to Ken, we quickly realized he is the powerhouse broker in the Silicon Valley. Our research, coupled with a glowing recommendation, left us with no doubt that he is the best of the best…Post-sale, Ken’s attentiveness never waned and the extreme customer service continued. He supported us with his in-house staff of specialists, managed the various inspections, and introduced us to his vetted network of contractors. Even now, post-closing, he continues to answer our questions and make his staff available to us, free of charge. We could not be happier with Ken and highly recommend him.”
*originally written on Yelp
Matthew C. – Silicon Valley Resident
“Amazing, amazing, amazing!…Ken did a thorough analysis of the neighborhood and got us a precise estimate of the offer price. When it was the day for the offer, Ken played everything perfectly and finally won the house by just a razor-thin margin compared with the other parties! We were so happy that my husband called him a magician!”
*originally written on Yelp
LI Y. – Palo Alto Resident
“After interviewing six to seven realtors, we selected Ken to represent us when we sold our home in Menlo Park. He went far beyond our expectations in marketing our property, handling the negotiations and ensuring the deal was finalized in our best interest. I have no hesitation in recommending Ken to either buyer or seller. He’s honest, professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with.”
*originally written on Yelp
Robert V. – Menlo Park Resident
“Ken was the first agent we met and I knew he was the right one. He is detail-oriented, knows and really loves real estate (he was a lawyer at a large law firm before), and he is quick and never left us hanging. He has true integrity and never put any pressure and never tried to make a fast buck. I knew he was the person we needed to go up to bat for us…he is sharp.”
*originally written on Yelp
Suma N. – Redwood City Resident
“Ken is representing us on the purchase of a lot in the Portola Valley area and he is the best advisor I ever worked with….he is not only providing the foundational services of any realtor at much higher standards, but also useful information from a financial-planning perspective and estate planning. In summary, if you don’t retain Ken’s services for your next purchase, you will be in a competitively weaker position and will most definitely not strike the best deal!”
*originally written on Yelp
Dilettante D. – Palo Alto Resident
“Where to start? Everything Ken did for us was above and beyond our expectations. There are many real estate agents out there….but Ken is seriously different….We sincerely admired Ken’s negotiation skills and his ability to work so effectively at all times. If you work with Ken, you will know why he is successful. It is not luck; it is his genuine hard work, his established relationships and overall professionalism. But above all, he is just a nice guy….”
*originally written on Yelp
Ada W. – Palo Alto Resident
“We were referred to Ken by two of my co-workers. Ken has been able to find good value homes for all of us! Must also thank Leanna also worked late nights and kept us posted-ultimately she’s the one who made it happen! Wanted to express our thanks once again! When I hear stories of friends who are unable to purchase a home in the current market, it still seems incredible that we have been able to buy one within a few months of effort. I guess the feeling would completely sink in when we actually start living in the house. Looking forward to it!”
Rahul and Aanchal
“My wife and I just finished working with Ken on the purchase of our first home, and I can say that our experience was exceptional. Ken has a very clear understanding of the Palo Alto/Menlo Park market — from the pros and cons of each street to the most current pricing trends.In a market where multiple offers are the norm, it was incredibly helpful to have Ken quickly orient us on what properties would likely sell for.And I didn’t just take his word for it–over the course of several months, Ken’s projections of the closing price on many properties were dead-on. Even more importantly, Ken always seemed to understand what we needed to make decisions – market comps, renovation ideas, remodeling costs, interest levels on particular houses, or just time for my wife and I to consider the options.We always felt like Ken had our best interests in mind – never pressuring us to make decisions – and always felt supported through the ups and downs of multiple offers.If you want someone who understands both the emotional and financial implications of buying a home and who will truly work with you and for you, work with Ken. Maybe the quickest way to say it is that Ken has the knowledge of an attorney, the instincts of a business person, and the attitude of a true service professional.My wife and I truly enjoyed working with Ken and look forward to partnering with him in the future.”
*originally written on Yelp
Steven K. – Menlo Park Resident
“He can make any craptastic home look like a home I would want to give my life savings for. He either has a kickass interior designer or he is a good designer himself…To top it off, he usually has an open bar/food at his open houses ….”
*originally written on Yelp
Kenji Y. – Cupertino Resident
“My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Ken at an open house. Although we didn’t end up buying that house, we were amazed at how attentive and knowledgeable Ken was. We interviewed a couple of other realtors and decided Ken was the best choice to represent us. Our decision turned out to be the right one. Ken was able to find a great house for us before it was even listed on MLS. He was instrumental in negotiating the deal and working through the close. I am confident we wouldn’t have the house today without him. He is by far the best agent I have ever met and can’t recommend him highly enough.”
*originally written on Yelp
Josh B. – Menlo Park Resident
