NextHome Lifestyles

My wife and I recently worked with Brad Gill and Christine Nguyen at NextHome Lifestyles to concurrently sell our condo in Milpitas and purchase a new property in Oakland. Successfully coordinating the purchase closing and the change of possession within just two days required immense precision, and their execution was flawless.

Concierge Level Service: When searching for agents, my top priority was finding a team that offered simplicity and a truly hands off experience. Brad and Christine delivered exactly that, taking on the heavy lifting and providing a flawless concierge service that required very little effort from my wife and me.

Super Responsiveness: Brad and Christine answered every question immediately and kept us thoroughly informed around the clock.

Detailed Explanations: They clearly broke down every inspection report, disclosure package, and title transfer document.

Step by Step Guidance: They walked us through each phase of the process so we always knew exactly what to expect next.

Fierce Advocacy: They were incredible advocates for our interests on both the buy side and the sell side.

Extraordinary Team: Brad and Christine have built an exceptional support staff that seamlessly handled every logistical detail along the way, from cleaning to painting to staging.

We highly recommend Brad and Christine to anyone looking for a highly capable and dedicated real estate team.

Chantel and I recently worked with Brad Gill and Christine Nguyen at NextHome Lifestyles to concurrently sell our condo in Milpitas and purchase a new property in Oakland. Successfully coordinating the purchase closing and the change of possession within just two days required immense precision, and their execution was flawless.

Concierge Level Service: When searching for agents, my top priority was finding a team that offered simplicity and a truly hands off experience. Brad and Christine delivered exactly that, taking on the heavy lifting and providing a flawless concierge service that required very little effort from Chantel and me.

Super Responsiveness: Brad and Christine answered every question immediately and kept us thoroughly informed around the clock.
Detailed Explanations: They clearly broke down every inspection report, disclosure package, and title transfer document.

Step by Step Guidance: They walked us through each phase of the process so we always knew exactly what to expect next.

Fierce Advocacy: They were incredible advocates for our interests on both the buy side and the sell side.

Extraordinary Team: Brad and Christine have built an exceptional support staff that seamlessly handled every logistical detail along the way, from cleaning to painting to staging.

We highly recommend Brad and Christine to anyone looking for a highly capable and dedicated real estate team.

I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your help with the recent sale of my property.

I was very impressed with the surprising staging and the fast responses throughout the entire process. Having such a quick open house made a significant difference, and I truly appreciated the great contact you provided to assist with the move. Furthermore, the streamlined escrow process made everything much easier to manage.

Thank you again for your excellent work and support.

I am so extremely grateful to have crossed paths with Christine. Purchasing and selling a home are big life events that don't come easy. I couldn't have asked for a better team to help us through this stressful and overwhelming process. Christine and Shela are knowledgeable, confident, and dedicated to their work and their clients. Despite the challenges of selling during a difficult time Christine was more than up to the task and made it happen. I fully put my faith and trust in this team and it paid off! Thank you Christine and Shela for all of your hard work!

My wife and I were delighted to have Christine as our realtor. She helped us with not just finding and purchasing the right home for us, but also stuck through all the trials of selling our condominium. She has the knowledge, the experience, and the right people to navigate the entire process on both sides of real estate. Christine helped us stragetize the sale and publicize our listing. We had every confidence in Christine to help us sell even when the first potential sale fell through due to the buyer's loan not approving. Christine put in a great deal of research and pulled out every resource she had to help the potential buyer find and secure an appropriate loan, but they got superstitious cold feet. What more can you ask for from your realtor? She went to bat for us every time.

We started working with Jose about two years ago when we were just beginning to explore the idea of buying a home. From the very beginning, he was incredibly patient and never pushed us into anything. Instead, he focused on building a long-term relationship and took the time to walk us through the process in a way that felt approachable and not overwhelming.

As we became more serious, Jose was instrumental in guiding us through every step. He connected us with lenders that fit our specific situation and made sure we understood what to expect at each stage. What really stood out was how much time and effort he invested—especially during the more active phase of our search. He would join me for dozens of open houses and tours each week, helping us evaluate homes and refine what we were looking for.

Once we honed in on our target homes, Jose really differentiated himself. He did deep market research to understand pricing dynamics and proactively built relationships with seller agents to gather key insights. He’s relentless when it comes to positioning his clients for success, while also making sure we were fully comfortable with disclosures, pricing strategy, and the overall closing process.

After missing out on a few houses, we ultimately closed on a highly competitive home. What made the difference wasn’t just price—it was the strength of the overall offer Jose helped us craft, from timelines to communication to ensuring a smooth and reliable close for the seller.

Jose’s work ethic, deep knowledge (especially with his background as a loan officer), and strong network really set him apart. We always felt like we had the right information to make confident decisions.

100% recommend.

Shela did an amazing job helping us to find a house . She assisted us in every step and explained in details so that we can understand. Highly recommended . Thank you Shela.

We couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Wajiha. Her knowledge of the Silicon Valley market is deep.We are so grateful for her guidance and advice .

My wife and I had such a wonderful experience with the Shela team. We were very pleased with our realtor, Shela. She was fantastic throughout the whole process. She always responded in a timely fashion and helped us find the right home for us. I would definitely recommend Shela to anyone. Thank you .

The team over at NextHome are incredible. I would happily work with Brad again. Great service, that resulted in the quick sale of our home for a great price.

Wajiha is amazing! As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated how she went far beyond just guiding us through the buying process. She helped us find the right lenders, inspectors, and contractors, gave honest advice on repairs, and handled coordination with escrow and the seller seamlessly.
She was incredibly timely, prompt, and responsive, and always made herself available whenever we called or texted, no matter the time. Her guidance, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile made the entire experience smooth and far less stressful. We truly felt supported at every step and couldn’t recommend her more highly.

Wajiha was an absolute pleasure to work with during my home-buying journey. Her patience and ability to be a truly good listener stood out immediately. She made the process feel incredibly smooth, and thanks to her guidance, I successfully closed on a fantastic townhouse in Milpitas. Highly recommend Wajiha if you want a positive and stress-free experience!

I wish words could convey the depth of gratitude I hold for the care and guidance provided by Christine Nguyen in the sale of my condo this past summer and the purchase of a new home that I am moving into now, as I type on the eve of Thanksgiving with a heart full of thanks! Christine is a rare gem, a truly top notch professional, a highly skilled communicator, negotiator, and someone whose care for her clients shows with every interaction. The processes involved in the sale or purchase of a home can be daunting and one of the many reasons I so deeply appreciated Christine’s calm, thoughtful responses that were both informative and reassuring. Christine understands not just the transactional aspects of realty, but also relational and psychological dynamics that are so important to positive experiences for all involved. Even in situations that may have been time-sensitive, I felt that my questions were answered, that I was on solid footing with next steps, and that she always had my back. I met Christine through her teammate Shela, whom I had met at an open house several weeks prior to selecting them both to support me with the sale of my condo (and subsequent purchase of another one!). I am so grateful for their care and guidance and offer my highest recommendations for their expertise and experience for anyone looking to sell or buy a home. Kudos again and thank you, Christine!

I write this on the eve of Thanksgiving, immensely grateful for having met and worked with Shela on both the sale of my condo this past summer and the purchase of a new one just a few days ago. Shela provided truly excellent care, guidance, and support from start to finish of both events. Her vendor recommendations were stellar and communications were prompt, reassuring, and informative. For the sale of my condo, we were so pleased to have had 3 offers within the first 10 days of the home being listed (in what had been at the time an otherwise slower-moving condo market). With my recent purchase of another condo (including all the features I had hoped for and more), we were able to close in less than two weeks with an excellent loan team and to have all of my questions answered with expert care throughout the process. Though our meeting may have been by chance at an open house of one of my neighbors last Spring, the care and support that Shela provided will be for a lifetime. I give her my highest recommendation and would enthusiastically refer her to anyone interested to buy or sell a home. Kudos again and thank you, Shela!

We worked with GuianCarlo Habon to purchase two homes, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Guian is the rare agent who is both highly professional and genuinely caring. He anticipated our needs, communicated clearly at every step, and handled every detail, from scheduling and negotiations to inspections, paperwork, and closing logistics, so we could move forward with complete peace of mind.

What stood out most was his responsiveness, proactive updates, and steady guidance during decision points. He consistently provided data-driven insights, set realistic expectations, and advocated for our interests without ever being pushy. His coordination with lenders, title, and inspectors was seamless, and he always followed through.

We are thrilled with the results and the level of service we received. If you want an agent who is thorough, supportive, and trustworthy, we strongly recommend Guian. Five stars without hesitation.

Tracy was amazing to work with. She’s super responsible, patient, and really knows the real estate market inside and out. Over about six months, she helped us learn the market step by step and guided us toward making the right move to get our current home.

We always felt supported and never rushed. She truly cared about helping us find the right place. Highly recommend Tracy to anyone looking for their next home!

I'm so glad we decided to work with Tracy. Her deep knowledge of the Bay Area housing market gave us confidence every step of the way. She really took the time to understand what we were looking for and always communicated clearly and thoughtfully.
I trusted her insight on offer strategies. Her advice helped us secure a home we love, even in competitive situation with multiple offers.
Tracy is detail-oriented, professional, and at the same time genuinely caring and trustworthy. We always felt like we were in great hands with her. I’d happily recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who combines expertise with true dedication to her clients.

Working with Christine was an outstanding experience. From the very beginning, she carried herself with the utmost professionalism and made us feel at ease during what could have been an overwhelming process. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of uncertainty, but Christine guided us with patience, clarity, and confidence. She was incredibly responsive, proactive, and consistently went the extra mile to ensure nothing slipped through the cracks. Thanks to her dedication, we were able to secure our home and close in just 15 days! Even after closing, Christine continued to support us by connecting us with trusted service providers we needed for our new home. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend Christine to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable realtor.

We had a wonderful experience working with Shela. She was always punctual, extremely responsive, and went above and beyond throughout the home-buying process. As first-time buyers, we found the process intimidating at first, but Shela guided us through every step with patience and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Thanks to her proactiveness and persistence, we were able to secure our home and close in just 15 days! She was always available to answer our questions and made sure we felt supported the entire way. What impressed us even more is that her support didn’t end after the sale—she continued to help by providing excellent recommendations for services we needed after closing. We’re so grateful for her dedication and highly recommend Shela to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Guian is very easy to work with. He is very polite, patient and always available. He has good connections, gives good recommendations as we see houses. He would understand your requirements well and then suggest the houses which perfectly fits those parameters. I would recommend him as your next realtor.

she was very attentive and was great at communication. whenever i felt lost throughout the process, she would be able to help guide me from start to finish. christine went above and beyond for things she didn’t even need to. she cares about you as a person and thats what makes her a great agent!

Shela was very enthusiastic and energetic during the home search. She always went out of her way to find the answers and keep things moving.

Selling our home of 21 years at 34919 Oyster Bay Terrace was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. My husband and I moved here from Poland to build a better life for our family, and this house was where we raised our two children, celebrated birthdays, and shared countless everyday moments. Every corner held a memory, and watching the warm orange walls turn white for the new owners was harder than I ever expected.

To make things even more stressful, I was preparing for surgery and we needed to sell before then. I was nervous, anxious, and, to be honest, I cried more than once during the process. But every time I felt overwhelmed, Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete were right there to calm me down. They didn’t just talk about the steps of selling a home — they listened, they reassured me, and they reminded me that while it was sad to say goodbye, it was comforting to know the buyers would love and take care of our home as much as we did.

Christine and Shela were always on time, always communicative, and always prepared. They truly put their blood, sweat, and tears into making this sale happen for us. Even when we went into contract and it fell through — which felt like a punch in the gut — they made sure we were protected. They kept our spirits up, telling us the right buyer was still out there, and just two weeks later, they brought us an even better offer that was exactly what we had been hoping for.

I am so grateful for the way they guided us, both professionally and emotionally. They treated our home and our story with respect, and they treated us like family. Selling a house is never just about the paperwork — it’s about letting go of a piece of your life, and they understood that better than anyone.

I would highly recommend Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete to anyone buying or selling a home. They will fight for you, care for you, and make sure that no matter how emotional the process is, you’ll never have to go through it alone

Selling our home of 21 years at 34919 Oyster Bay Terrace was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. My husband and I moved here from Poland to build a better life for our family, and this house was where we raised our two children, celebrated birthdays, and shared countless everyday moments. Every corner held a memory, and watching the warm orange walls turn white for the new owners was harder than I ever expected.

To make things even more stressful, I was preparing for surgery and we needed to sell before then. I was nervous, anxious, and, to be honest, I cried more than once during the process. But every time I felt overwhelmed, Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete were right there to calm me down. They didn’t just talk about the steps of selling a home — they listened, they reassured me, and they reminded me that while it was sad to say goodbye, it was comforting to know the buyers would love and take care of our home as much as we did.

Christine and Shela were always on time, always communicative, and always prepared. They truly put their blood, sweat, and tears into making this sale happen for us. Even when we went into contract and it fell through — which felt like a punch in the gut — they made sure we were protected. They kept our spirits up, telling us the right buyer was still out there, and just two weeks later, they brought us an even better offer that was exactly what we had been hoping for.

I am so grateful for the way they guided us, both professionally and emotionally. They treated our home and our story with respect, and they treated us like family. Selling a house is never just about the paperwork — it’s about letting go of a piece of your life, and they understood that better than anyone.

I would highly recommend Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete to anyone buying or selling a home. They will fight for you, care for you, and make sure that no matter how emotional the process is, you’ll never have to go through it alone

When we bought 34919 Oyster Bay Terrace over two decades ago, it was far from the beautiful home you see today. The place needed a lot of love — and I was determined to give it just that. Over the years, I poured in at least $200,000 worth of work, not counting the countless hours I spent fixing, building, and improving every detail. Being good with my hands, I took pride in making sure the home was not just maintained, but truly cared for. It became our family’s sanctuary, where my wife and I raised our two kids and built a life after moving from Poland.

Selling it was bittersweet. My wife was facing surgery, so we had a tight timeline, and the emotions ran high. It wasn’t easy to think about leaving behind the place we had put so much of ourselves into. But Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete were exactly the kind of agents you’d hope for in a moment like this. They were always punctual, constantly in touch, and genuinely invested in making sure the sale went as smoothly as possible. You could tell they gave their all — their time, energy, and heart — to get us the right result.

These two don’t just sell houses — they guide you, support you, and treat your home’s story with the respect it deserves. I would highly recommend Christine Nguyen and Shela Poblete to anyone who wants a team that will work tirelessly, advocate for your best interests, and make you feel like more than just another sale.