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Dorothy Liu

Realtor/Broker Associate, ASP, QSC, CIPS, GREEN, CPRES, RELO COMPASS
Dorothy provides OUTSTANDING service beyond buyers and sellers expectations with her HIGH energy, enthusiasm, passion and professionalism. She services buyers/sellers in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto and other Bay Area Communities

Outstanding service is her top priority in real estate. Dorothy is committed to providing the best information possible in buying and selling real estate. The ability to provide tech-savvy real estate tactics and offer creative sales strategies is the primary advantage Dorothy gives her buyers and sellers of homes in Silicon Valley.

She is a Broker Associate, Realtor, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Relocation Specialist, & Global Specialist, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), NAR’s GREEN certification for Green Building and Energy Efficiency as well as a Probate Real Estate Specialist.

Remember, there is no place like home! So let Dorothy prove herself to you in your sale or purchase of a home.
Feb 13, 2023
Buyer of a San Mateo Home, First-time Buyer
I give Dorothy Liu the highest recommendation for a real estate agent and am deeply grateful for her services and our ongoing relationship.

Thanks to her deep resources, she was able to help me find an off-market steal that met every one of my conditions for a dream home. Dorothy went above and beyond in all aspects of the transaction. Her negotiation expertise allowed me to out-compete other offers while staying well within my budget. She made the closing process so easy by ensuring I knew exactly what to do and by when.

She even expertly mediated small conflicts with other parties leaving me stress-free throughout. I greatly benefited from Dorothy’s vast connections during the whole process. Her recommended lender gave me a rock-bottom rate despite rocketing interest rates at the time. Even after closing, Dorothy introduced me to half a dozen contractors to assist with renovations. She personally created the list of work to be done and met them in-person over many days to ensure a smooth hand-off—I can’t thank her enough!

Dorothy Liu is the most experienced, dependable, and hard-working real estate agent I could have ever asked for; I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again.
Aug 24, 2022
Home Buyer in Bay Area
"Dorothy helped us find the perfect house for our family. We’ve worked with several real estate agents in the past and she is the best agent we have worked with. We had so many questions and she kindly answered all the questions and concerns. She toured so many houses when we weren’t available. She is very detail-oriented, hard working, very knowledgeable about the area and even the renovating process. She understands our needs and has our best interest in mind.

Even after closing the house, she helped us find contractors to renovate our house. She went out of her way to help us so many times before and after the purchase. Our family is so lucky to have Dorothy as our agent and we highly recommend her. We couldn't be happier about the whole experience with her. Thank you so much Dorothy for everything!"
Aug 5, 2022
Buyer relocated to Bay Area
We've worked with several real estate agents in the past and Dorothy is by far the best we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

We were looking to relocate from Washington to California and found Dorothy as a referral from a friend in the area. Being that we weren’t from the area, Dorothy went above and beyond to calm our fears about low inventory and financing. She not only helped us find our family home, but she also referred us to a great lender.

Dorothy seemed to work around the clock. She answered our phone calls and text messages right away, responding late at night and on the weekends. Since much of our home search was done remotely, Dorothy did all the ground work and research and provided a ton of data to help us make our decisions. She pays close attention to the details in the contracts and there were never any surprises when it came time to close.

All in all, Dorothy truly cares about her clients and it shows. We highly recommend Dorothy and think anyone would be lucky to have the chance to work with her.
Jul 8, 2022
Buyer, Happy Home Buyer
I would like to shout out to Dorothy's professionalism and excellent service for helping my family find our dream homes! We actually knew Dorothy for more than a decade and she helped us get our very first home in 2008. We have become friends ever since and she always provides us with her best opinion, whether it's house market related or just generally life related subjects.

At the beginning of 2022, when we felt that we should upgrade our home to accommodate the bigger family, she is again our best choice because we know how difficult it is to win the bidding war! Throughout the entire process, Dorothy provided her most honest opinions and insights to the local market. She also has great connections with most of the listing agents and demonstrates excellent communication with the listing agent so both sides are always on the same page! In the end, she helped us win the offer in one of the most competitive areas and closed the mortgage in time.

Overall, I will highly recommend Dorothy to anyone who is in the real estate market, whether it's buying or selling. Her service and professionalism will be the key for your success.
Feb 1, 2022
Seller
Dorothy goes beyond the call of duty to help clients and facilitate the clients throughout the sales process. I am highly impressed by her dedication, hard work, and expertise in every aspect of the selling process. I highly recommend her services to anyone interested in buying or selling a property. I am so fortunate to have Dorothy around for real-estate professional needs.
Jan 16, 2022
Seller of Home
Very knowledgeable sale associations. Worked well on every steps of the sale
Nov 29, 2021
Seller of Cupertino Home
We really appreciated the integrity Dorothy showed during the whole sales transaction. She was also very prompt and thorough in executing what she promised. The contractors she recommended to help us prepare our home for sale were easy to work with and did excellent work. Dorothy's preparations and guidance through the bid opening process was much appreciated. Looking back at the experience, we especially appreciated all the little things that Dorothy did to help us get our home vacated that she really was not expected to do. GREAT job over all!
Sep 9, 2021
Seller of Home
Dorothy helped us navigate the sale of my condo through a pandemic. Isn’t that enough? With many COVID guideline/protocol changes she did a wonderful job keeping me informed and took all the proper precautions to keep everyone feeling comfortable and safe who visited the property.

Dorothy was very patient and advised us with all of her experience and ultimately got the property sold. I’m very thankful to have worked with her and have built a long lasting friendship. Thank you, Dorothy!
Aug 8, 2021
Seller of Home
This is the third home-sale we’ve been fortunate to have Dorothy Liu as our real estate agent. Dorothy is a great real estate agent and I think you will be very fortunate if you get her to be your agent. Dorothy makes good things happen!
I’m not talking about magic. I’m talking about the following:
· Expertise
· Hard Work
· Commitment to Her Clients
· Strong Listening Skills
· Strong Communication Skills
· Attention to Details while Keeping the Big Picture Clearly in Focus
· An Always Pleasant while Professional Demeanor and
· A Readiness to Solve Problems and Seize Opportunities.

Most recently Dorothy brought this armamentum of characteristics to what I’ll call a nightmare situation.

A little over a week before the expected closing of the sale the buyer sent us a cancellation notice. The buyer refused to close.

So, how did Dorothy deal with this? Being Dorothy, she had not simply ignored other potential buyers, but was able to contact another potential buyer who had emerged late in the purchase process. The net net of what transpired was a new sale that brought us the same price offer as the previous buyer for our home and we closed quickly with no contingencies.

We give the highest recommendation of Dorothy without reservation!!!
Jun 1, 2021
Sell Investment Home
Dorothy's service is exemplary.
May 31, 2021
Seller of their home with contingency for their new home
Dorothy is an amazing realtor!
May 27, 2021
Buyer of a Home
Dorothy is thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful. She goes beyond her call of duty to help clients.
May 23, 2021
Buyer & Now Seller of a Home
We had the pleasure of working with Dorothy for both the purchase and sale of our home in San Jose. We couldn't imagine having done either transaction without her help, guidance and expertise. Dorothy stayed extremely close to all the details throughout the process and was very proactive in addressing issues before they would arise. She consistently communicated to ensure we stayed informed along the way. When we came up against a roadblock, she would find a way around it. When the house listed and the flood of offers came in, Dorothy helped us navigate the sea of different considerations in each offer until we arrived at the one that met all of our needs. She was truly fantastic.

Beyond being a great partner on these transactions, she is a great person. We consider her (and her family) as part of our extended family.

We hope you have the opportunity to work with Dorothy on the purchase or sale of your home. You will be very happy with your choice.

Ryan & Christy, Happy Buyer and Even more Happy Seller
Apr 30, 2021
Buyer of a Home
"My husband and I were looking to buy a house and we met Dorothy at an open house and immediately took a liking to her. Dorothy agreed to help us and she has been amazing. The Bay area market is a tough market for buyers but Dorothy helped us close on our dream house. Her knowledge about the area we were looking in is exceptional and goes to show that she has been working in the market and has a deep understanding and important information about the area.

Dorothy is a skilled market researcher. She is also very flexible and accommodating. Dorothy is extremely responsive. Whenever we had questions or needed information, Dorothy was quick to respond and address our needs. Dorothy is a good relationship builder and works well with all parties including, the seller’s agent, appraiser, loan agents etc. Dorothy also is a great resource with any construction work that you might need to get done in your new house.

I would not hesitate to recommend Dorothy for all your real estate needs."
Apr 29, 2021
Sellers
"I never would have imagined that the sale would have been as quick and as successful as it turned out. Both Cindy and I were very impressed by how Dorothy quarterbacked the entire process from start to finish with terrific attention to detail. We recently sold our home in Los Altos. After reviewing a number of agents, we decided that Dorothy Liu was, hands-down, the best choice. We were impressed by her deep understanding of the market, incredible attention to detail, pragmatic perspective, and high level of enthusiasm and energy.

We ended up selling our house in record time! Dorothy was instrumental in helping us prepare the house for market in record time. She had a terrific rolodex of various service professionals (cleaners, painters, etc.) that helped our house show well. Dorothy provided valuable help in reviewing the offers submitted and getting us into contract with a buyer. Her diligent efforts and follow-through continued through Closing. We were delighted to work with Dorothy on this transaction and would look forward to working with her again in the future."
Apr 29, 2021
Sellers
"Dorothy went above and beyond for us, and really became a part of our family. She consulted and guided through our home renovation, connecting us with the talented contractors in her network. Once our home was ready for sale, she worked her magic to stage the home. We received a ton of traffic, and multiple offers way above asking. She even ended up negotiating rent-back for us while we searched for our next home, but ended up not needing it because of her dedication - we were able to purchase the home of our dreams after only 2 weeks. As stressful as selling/buying a home can be, Dorothy made it a pleasure. You'd be lucky to work with her!"
Apr 28, 2021
Seller of Home
March 2020 was the second time we hired Dorothy Liu to be our real estate agent. The first time was in 2007 when we sold our home of 24 years. With Dorothy’s expertise we were able to sell our house quickly and for over asking price.

When it came time to sell our townhouse, we did not hesitate to hire Dorothy again. Our house sold quickly, and we are delighted with the price.

Dorothy has a breadth and depth of knowledge that is hard to find. She knows the market. She knows how to price your home so that it can sell quickly and at the best price. And she knows how to prepare your home so that it can shine and be at its best.

We find Dorothy honest and extremely hard working. We give her our very highest recommendation!"
- T & R
Apr 28, 2021
Buyer & Now Seller of a Home
"I have purchased 2 homes and recently sold one - all with Dorothy Liu. She's an exceptional agent who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are 110% satisfied. In my recent home sale experience with Dorothy, she provided me with a complete list and schedule of everything that would be done for my home to go to market. Dorothy communicated with me daily on progress. If I had a question or concern, she replied immediately day or night with thorough responses. There is no detail large or small that goes unnoticed with Dorothy. She made sure anything related to the sale (eg paperwork, house painting, gardening, handyman work) was done correctly and in a timely manner. In fact when the appraisal of the home came in, Dorothy immediately flagged multiple issues with the assessment. She noticed many large mistakes and carefully documented all of them. Dorothy sent this documentation right away to the buyer agent who forwarded along to the appraising bank. This resulted in a significant increase in the appraised value of the home! I honestly feel so fortunate to be a client of Dorothy's and can't imagine working with anyone else. If you are lucky enough to become her client, you can trust things will get done and done correctly. You will receive the best service you can imagine."
- JL
Dec 18, 2019
Client
I'm happy to write this recommendation for Dorothy Liu.
I met Dorothy at an open house and liked her right away. Her passion for her work and professionalism were evident. She helped me purchase that home and then helped me update and sell my home. It was a stressful time made better by her support and advice. Her knowledge of buying and selling real estate made the entire process easier than I expected. Dorothy was attentive to my needs and guided me through the many decisions I needed to make. It's her caring nature and experience with the housing market that makes her tops in my book!
I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Sabrina Robbins
Aug 12, 2019
New Homeowner
We were excited to work with Dorothy to buy our first house this year. Our family has worked with her for years, and has found her service to be flawless. Dorothy was with us from the start, driving over to take a look at homes that we had short-listed, listening to our preferences, and setting up search results that would match. When we were ready, she went above and beyond to prepare our offer, working remotely with us while were were out of town to ensure the fastest delivery possible. Since there was a relocation company involved in selling the house, the process & paperwork was different than other kinds of sales. Fortunately, Dorothy knew exactly what to do based on her experience and ensured a smooth process. After we got the keys to the house, we wanted to do some remodeling. We hired Dorothy’s recommended contractors, who ended up completing the work even earlier than expected! Thanks to Dorothy’s help, we had a great experience purchasing our first home, and would recommend her real estate services to all of our family and friends.
Jul 1, 2019
Grateful Home Buyer
This was our very first home-buying experience, and I don’t think we could’ve been in better hands than Dorothy’s. From the very beginning, Dorothy was empathetic to our financial limitations and took the time to ask numerous questions to provide herself with a better understanding of our desires and preferences. Whenever we requested a showing, Dorothy was extremely responsive, regardless of the hour or day, and always came prepared with information about the homes and comps. She was also always very prompt to all our meetings and responsive to all of our emails/texts.

All these wonderful qualities in Dorothy were already very evident, but it was during the period between putting down a bid and closing that Dorothy really displayed her incredible energy and work ethic. Given the competitive Bay Area market, Dorothy wasted no time in pushing through our bid a whole day before others submitted theirs, and she expertly put together an extremely persuasive offer that led us into contract! During the period before closing, Dorothy continued to work tirelessly.

We are so very grateful to Dorothy for all she has put in for us, but what we appreciated most was that she was always genuine in looking out for our best interests. For example, when we looked at homes together that had questionable qualities, she explicitly pointed them out for our consideration. In addition, after walking through the home that we eventually closed, she asked the previous owner whether they could leave some unwanted household goods and tools since we didn’t have anything coming from an apartment.

Dorothy’s attitude and attention helped us secure a home that comes with so many nice extras. We couldn’t have done it without her!
Feb 25, 2019
Stanford Dr. & SJ Librarian
My husband and I were looking to buy our first house. We did a lot of research prior to going to open houses. But after meeting with Dorothy Liu, we realized that we were missing many important information typical to the Bay Area.

Dorothy is very energetic, strategic, and organized in her approach to helping home buyers. We have two little kids and a very busy work life. Dorothy was very understanding and flexible. Dorothy is a skilled market researcher. If you are a first-time buyer, you want someone like Dorothy. She is patient, honest, and genuinely cares about the buyers' needs. She guides her clients every step of the way.

We strongly recommend her for your real estate needs.
Aug 28, 2018
Happy first home buyer
I just closed buying my first home in Sunnyvale with Dorothy a week ago. The whole process of buying the place is super smooth and fast thanks to Dorothy's help! And the amazing thing is I got my condo the first time I put an offer and the purchase closed like a flash in only 21days!
Dorothy always put extra carefulness in the little details and small gaps in the terribly long documents and make sure you sign correctly and do not miss any of them. That's very important that someone is so professional and diligent to look out for you on the legal documents! Dorothy is always so nice during the process of showing us homes. My 9 year old brother was with us when seeing the places. He is easily getting bored and becoming crying around. But Dorothy was so patient and considerate and tried little tricks to him and gave him gifts to make him happy. Then my brother was much more happier and behaving.
Dorothy is so nice and always uses her powerful network resources to help me. My credit score and credit history were not ideal for lenders. Some banks won't even want to lend money to me. But Dorothy quickly find through her network and gave me references to some lenders that I could talk to. And eventually my loan was so smooth and fast! And whenever I ask Dorothy about anything from things about homes to where to buy stuff, she is always so nice and tell me so many detailed information and try her best to help me. I am truly appreciated to Dorothy's help and I would recommend her to anyone who wants to buy or sale a home!
Jun 3, 2018
Attorney
Dorothy was key to getting my house in San Jose. I spent a significant amount of time looking for the right house, and Dorothy was with me the entire time. She is very responsive, diligent, and incredibly knowledgeable.
When it came time to get into contract, I was extremely nervous, particularly because my lender selected an appraiser who had some very negative comments on the internet. Dorothy was super-prepared, and really fought for me by providing the appraiser with data that he hadn’t considered (for which he ultimately thanked her). In fact, her reputation really carries weight when it comes to getting into contract. For a single, first-time home buyer, the process of becoming a home owner was daunting, especially in a hot sellers’ market. Dorothy was a true professional and excellent guide throughout.
Dec 17, 2017
Software Engineer
Dorothy caught our attention right from the start. We were viewing an open house she was hosting, and while it was very close to what we wanted we decided to pass. The next day, although she was not our realtor (yet), she found a house in the same court that was not yet for sale but was getting remodeled, convinced the contractor to let her look around, contacted the seller, and contacted us with all the details!

We had a busy schedule, but Dorothy was able to accomodate us at nearly any time. She is an excellent researcher and always provided a wealth of additional comps and information about every house we expressed interest in. When we were finally ready to make an offer on a house, she was able to help us through a very competitive bid to win the contract and close on the house.

This is the 5th house I've bought and have worked with many realtors for both buying and selling. Dorothy is by far the best I've worked with. She is knowledgable, efficient, detail oriented, thorough, and kind. She listens and adapts to what you need and makes sure you get it.