Orion Partners

Lori and Andy are very professional. I emailed asking Andy for general guidance to solve my issues with a remodel contractor. He replied quickly and we had a talk morning on the day later.
Since they are also licensed attorneys it would be very helpful to work with them in case you have lawsuit issues with housing or everything.
I very appreciate his guidance to help me deal with my contractor. Thank you so much Andy and Lori!

Andy and Lori are wonderful agents. They helped me buy my first home in Mountain View. They are good people who take a «no pressure, all data» approach to giving you the info you need.
They especially shine at predicting the sale price of any home currently on the market. After you see them demonstrate that skill a few times, it is easy to trust them on the numbers when its time to write your offer.
Their legal background is very helpful when preparing an offer and explaining the commitments being made. Andy came to my workplace each time we needed to meet face-​to-​face — and to drop off my new keys!
With the help of Orion Partners, buying my first home went more smoothly than I could have possibly imagined.

We worked with Lori and Andy to buy our first home in Los Altos.
We had read about them being data driven in the approach to real estate and as soon as we met them, we knew we had made a great choice!
In our first meeting, they carefully listened to our requirements and preferences as well as provided us with the important information we needed to know about the home buying process. This was nicely organized in a folder so as not to overwhelm us. They gave us access to several useful tools to familiarize ourselves with various aspects of finding a home in the Bay Area.
Next came the home viewing phase. Here we mostly went to view homes with Lori. She was very knowledgeable as well as accommodating, arranging viewing times to suit our schedules even outside the open house hours. She patiently viewed more than a dozen homes with us. She educated us on the nuances to look out for while viewing a home. It was quite an insightful as well as a fun experience!
When it was time to place an offer, the lawyer duo were outstanding. They helped us review disclosures as well as informed us about our bid referring to comparable sales in the past couple months. They personally presented our offer, highlighting the right aspects and assuaging any concerns of the seller promptly. The impressive presentation ensured that despite being the second highest offer monetarily, the seller chose our offer as it was overall better in other aspects. Their meticulous follow up during the escrow process is also worth mentioning.
This was not the end of our interaction with Andy/​Lori. They do a brilliant job in following up with their clients, making sure any problems in the home are taken care of by the seller (per the contract) as well as answering tax related and other miscellaneous questions.
Finally, Andy and Lori are a very amiable couple who become your friends by the end of the home buying experience. Not to mention, they have a great sense of humor which makes an otherwise stressful process a whole lot of fun!

Unilocal, doesn’t have an option for 6 stars, so I can only give 5. Lori and Andy– the couple that is stellar at what they do but also kind, honest and just plain sweet /​great people that you want in your life even after the transaction is done.
— Education: If you, like me, need an education on all things real estate– Andy and Lori are perfect for you. They have this knack of breaking things down to the simplest form, so you are able to digest and make up your OWN mind without any pressure or persuasion. They respect your situation, what stage of life your in, and also draw upon personal examples of their own to help guide you in the right direction.
— Communication– The power duo of Andy and Lori will respond to you in less than 3 hours you send an email. Not joking at all. They’ve got this well-​oiled system. Andy is a night owl and Lori is an early bird. You will get thorough and detailed emails (like 2 – 3 paragraphs long) of any question you have. Everything is thorough and precise. Leaves no stones un-​turned.
— Deep insights– They specialize in this area and personally live in Mountain View. They know the area inside out as well as areas in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Los Gatos, everywhere.
— Law background– They are both lawyers. Very, very useful in this market. They know every nook, cranny, loophole that exists or you will potentially face. They always give you a heads up so that you aren’t thinking on your feet.
— A fun couple you just want to know: I’m convinced we need more people like Andy and Lori not just in real estate but in the world at large. I have developed a level of friendship even after my transaction has been completed.
I cannot say more about Andy and Lori. Please take a chance on them. You will not regret it.

We worked with Lori & Andy during 2013 Spring to buy a condo in Sunnyvale (Cupertino) in a very competitive market. They went beyond their role as real estate agents to guide/​educate us; got us to the the home we were looking for. Lori accompanied us for the first 2 weeks in all open houses and always provided a useful perspective. Their analysis and research was accurate; We got into contract with the very first offer that we made. They were always available during and after the closure of contract. They both have a background in law and we found it very useful as their perspective gave us a lot of confidence and comfort in handling some of the contentious issues. Apart from being smart and committed, they are very approachable and friendly. I wish them all the best for future.

Lori and Andy are great. They helped us buy a townhouse in Mountain View amidst some fierce competition. Because they work as a team you are never lacking for attention, even in a moderate price range. Lori was our main contact, taking us to open houses initially and then, when we found stuff on our own, coming in and really thoroughly assessing the pros and cons. Andy is very analytical and helped with figuring out how to make the right offer. Even after it was accepted, Lori walked us through the closing process, helped land a great mortgage broker on a short close when ours flaked out, had handyman and electrician recommendations and has even kept in touch long after the sale closed. They are friendly, extremely smart, attentive and savvy about the business.

I can’t say enough good things about Lori & Andy. They went above and beyond as brokers and helped us find exactly what we wanted in a super tough housing market (Mountain View) on a tight budget (read: we are not millionaires). We spent weeks going round to open houses with the same 25 buyers in our price range and would make offers only to be out bid by a lot. We were beginning to give up hope and then Lori & Andy came into the picture. Thanks to their creativity and problem-​solving, we beat the odds and are have been living in our beautiful new home for just over a month.

Lori knows the subject matter. She is confident, and being an attorney helps– especially in documentation. She truly acts as your advocate.
She is also timely in responding and explains matters very thoroughly.

Listens to client’s needs and found us a great home; easy to get a hold of via phone or email; very happy from start to finish; takes thought and care from day one to the day you move in.