Patrick Doan

In this competitive market of real estate agents why settle for someone who is mediocre? Pat was great to work with when I sold my house in Fremont through him.
What I specifically looked for in a real estate agent was to just hand him the keys and have him take care of the rest. Pat and his team gave me exactly that. I had a few things to fix and had a bunch of things I wanted to get rid of when I moved out. Pat’s team completely took care of it all, no headaches, just an easy process. Pat found and coordinated with all the contractors and staging service, all I had to do was write a few checks to get the contractors going, and *poof* the house was sold. He even setup the notary to come to my new house after my work hours for my convenience when dealing with paperwork, and came by personally himself to ensure the process went smoothly.
I’d highly recommend working with Pat, he is one of the best in this field.

I recently got married and we wanted to settle down so I consulted Patrick as our realtor for San Jose. I’ve purchased a couple investment homes before in Sacramento but since this home was going to be where my wife and I to start a family, we wanted it to be the perfect one. Patrick worked around our budget and after seeing a decent amount of homes through out San Jose, we prefer to be in North Valley of San Jose where I grew up. The market in the bay area is very different than most area but he was able to find us a house in our desired location. We assumed we would have to offer way over listed price but we trusted his advice and with his help, our offer was accepted for less than listed! =D
Overall, he worked closely with us throughout the process of choosing a home, reviewing inspection reports and negotiating with the sellers (all 6 of them) on multiple occasions to reduce our price on our fixer upper. He also advised us on choosing a lender. We were able to get the lowest rate possible and didn’t regret going with Patrick’s recommendation.
Even after closing, Patrick came by to visit us on a few occasions and even helped with some demolition! His patience and diligence really helped us feel that he had our interests at heart! He has become our trusted adviser and a go-​to guy for all our real estate needs. We highly recommend him to our friends and family!

Patrick helped us bought a house in San Jose. We met Patrick at his open house event and we liked him from beginning. We felt Patrick is friendly, professional and straight forward.
During transaction, as both listing and buying agent, Patrick handled things fairly and effectively. The process was smooth and efficient. Patrick did excellent job in understanding our considerations and thinkings as well as working with seller to make the process smooth. Patrick also helped us in many small things after we got key, for example helped find out security system code etc.
You ask if we recommend Patrick to others? The answer is Yes.

Patrick did a great job simplifying the process of selling my house in Mountain View. I approached Patrick to consult on the sale of my house, he was straight forward about timing and give me a realistic expectation. It was a slow season, it may take a little longer to find a buyer so patience is a must :) which was not a problem at all. He updated me on potential buyers and even check in with loan officers (apparently there are many ‘unqualified’ buyers out that put offers without knowing!) He did a beautiful job to ensure it was a smooth sale! And the price was just right! :)

As a first time homebuyer, I wasn’t really sure where to start. Luckily, I was recommended to Patrick by a friend of mine. Even though he was from the South Bay, and I was looking for a place in the East Bay, he was willing to help out and he did not disappoint.
He was very pro-​active in sending me new listings to me, and came up to the East Bay area multiple times to help me check out potential listings. When I found the place, the negotiating and buying process was as smooth as it could be. Throughout the process, Patrick was always available and responsive (typically within minutes of a text or email) whenever I had questions.
Patrick is by far one of the the best realtor I have met. He is extremely diligent, bright, and takes the initiative. On top of this, he is sincere, thoughtful, and genuinely excited about the business. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, or know of someone looking for a realtor, I would recommend Patrick without reservation.

Patrick helped my family with numerous home buying ventures. He’s experienced, friendly, patient, and extremely helpful.
My parents are gullible people and they don’t speak English that well. It makes me nervous when they seek out any kind of professional service. They are prone to being misled or suckered into a sale. I didn’t have to worry about this with Patrick. My parents can also be a handful – they ask a lot of questions, sometimes they don’t communicate very clearly, and they are worrisome people. I don’t know much at all about real estate myself and I’m really glad that we found Patrick.
Highly recommended!

Patrick is a diamond in the Rough. In a field where trust is paramount, Patrick comes through as a rare agent that’s willing to take time to walk people through every facet of buying and selling a home. My family and I approached Patrick just by councidence and he immediately presented himself as a patient person to work with. He worked through all of my concerns step by step and explained each process thoroughly. He even went out of the way to explain things that could affect my process that we otherwise wouldn’t have thought of. Just like some of the reviews indicated here, Patrick moved things along very quickly during all the paper and approval stages. Things were prepared promptly and swiftly and far exceeded my expectations. We’ve dealt with agents before and Patrick is well above par. Patrick’s on my speed dial for anything real estate related.

Before I met with Patrick, I had worked with two other real estate agents who appeared to be interested in quick closing and only their own pockets. They showed doubt in my financial capability yet pressured me to raise my offer price on several properties. One of the two simply disappeared after I was outbid on one property. Fortunately, I met Patrick via an inquiry I made on an online real estate website. And I’m very thankful for the help I got from Patrick. With seller’s market the way it is, Patrick was diligent and had helped me place one bid after another until I finally got my condo in Mountain View. Patrick is very knowledgeable and most of all, showed that he worked in my best interest. He is responsive and even offered to handle an issue that I had with the seller personally. My experience with him has been a great one and he has become my trusted real estate agent whom I’ll go to for my future purchases and will be my referral staple to friends and family.

Patrick did a fabulous job as buyer’s agent for my recent purchase of a mobile home in Mt. View. He was very responsive and positive throughout the whole process. Even brought me flowers when I moved in. Very classy!

Patrick has been my agent for two investment properties. Every transaction is unique as there are always things that come up during escrow that’s out of anyone’s control. It’s how we react to the problem that really matters. Patrick has shown integrity, compassion for his work and has really followed through on his commitments.
There are a few things I look for when it comes to real estate agents. These days, it seems like they’re a dime a dozen so picking someone to represent your needs is crucial. Patrick was able to meet those needs as he is able to set time aside every day to reach out to you via email, text or phone to make sure that you have the latest updates. Most of the time, it was Patrick waiting on me to get my documents in order and prepare to lock the interest rate. I would recommend Patrick to anyone who is looking for a primary, secondary or investment home because he’s represented me in one of the most difficult transactions — a short sale. Both of my investment homes were reviewed by Patrick to enure that they are in fact good investments and cash flow positive properties with a decent cap rate. Hats off to Patrick for a job well done.

Buying a home can be one of the most stressful processes you go through in your life, but Patrick made the process for my sister and I as worry free as possible. Words cannot describe how lucky we were to work with Patrick Doan.
He seemed to have the answers to the questions before we even asked them and was always there to explain every step of the home buying process. My sister and I are first time buyers and were guided the whole way through this complicated process with such professionalism and patience because we are super picky! :)
Sure we didn’t love every house we saw and some homes definitely looked better on their listings than they did in person but Patrick was so patient in finding us the perfect fit. We could tell with each passing appointment that he was actually listening to what was important to us.
He kept us informed, educated us on the process, and continued to follow up with us consistently. Extremely detailed and patient and on top of all this, he is very easy going and funny.
Again, don’t even hesitate and contact him to help you find your dream home! I would highly recommend him to everyone who is looking to purchase a home! Thanks again Pat!

My family and I wanted to buy a house for the longest time, but not sure if we were capable of owning one. During that time, we owned a fairly new manufactured home and in order to purchase a single family home, we had to sell what we currently were living in. We decided to consult with a knowledgable realtor for inputs and suggestions. I met Patrick through a friend referral. Before I made any commitment to use his services, he was very helpful in answering all my concerns. We briefly went through my finances and he gave me the confidence that my family would be eligible to borrow the right amount of loans we need to get a home. Patrick provided us the confidence and the courage to take the next step towards the «American Dream.»
It took us three months to find our home and only one month to close, all thank to Patrick’s guidances. During those three rigorous months of finding that one home to call it ours, Patrick was there every step of the way. He was very responsive and was always within reach when you have any concerns about anything. He even answered many of my phone calls and emails while being on vacation in the middle of the night. To me the most important characteristics of a realtor are honesty and trustworthy. I can assure you that Patrick is all that and then some. He always honest about his opinions and most importantly, looked out for my family’s best interest. He would never let me over bid a listing if he believed that it was not worth the cost in terms of location, size and price. Lastly, his work didn’t stop after he found us that home. He continues to follow up and stay connected. He’s more than just a realtor, he’s your friend who you can trust. It has been over a year in my new house and I can always count on the Akimax holiday cards and magnetic calendars for your fridge with his iconic headshot every Christmas time.

My wife and I found Akimax Realty on Unilocal where we then met Patrick. All this began when we started thinking about buying our first home. After first meeting Patrick we both knew that he was the right person to trust with this responsibility. He spent well over an hour with us during the first meeting, understanding not only our budget constraints but our input and ideas as well. Being new to real estate, Patrick gave us a brief run-​down of how each step worked end to end and answered all the concerns we had. Patrick is really great with beginners, he seemed patient and willing to help at all times.
The first weekend we went out to see houses we were able to cover all of North San Jose and we got a good sense for different areas and neighborhoods. Patrick was able to provide us with lots of background information on each area we showed us, the pros and cons and locations of nearby grocery stores. When we were looking at houses he was honest about issues that we most likely would not have noticed ourselves. At the end of the first day we were already starting to narrow our focus to more specific areas such as Sunnyvale and Milpitas, and had a much better grasp of what we were looking for.
Once we made an offer which happened extremely quick, Patrick was there to guide us through each step of the process. In addition, Patrick uses Docusign which allowed us to sign our contract online if we wanted to, saving us time during the meetings with Patrick to focus on the next steps and receiving hard copies of the contract. As both my wife and I are working during the day this made a huge difference to us in terms of not having to find the necessary time to arrange another meeting with Patrick.
Patrick’s professional approach was the key in getting us into a winning bid for our current home. I would recommend Patrick to those who are inexperienced in the competitive real estate market of San Jose. He is insightful, kind, and takes the time to understand each of the houses he represents. Thanks again Patrick!

Anxiety is the best word to describe my feelings when jumping into my first home buying process. However, Patrick’s knowledge and professional experience really helped my father and I throughout the whole process. One quality I noticed after meeting with a few other agents was that he wasn’t overzealous in selling us the house but rather took the time to find a house that was a perfect fit for us and our high maintenance demands. Patrick was proactive in sending us new listings, and quick to respond to our emails and phone calls. He was always readily available whenever we wanted check out a finding of our own, allowing us to see the house in person and get a feel for it before making any hasty decisions. When we did find one, he walked us through the contract, disclosures, and inspection reports, explaining what the terms were and what to expect. Our escrow was closed in about 25 days!
We appreciated Patrick’s honesty and attention to detail, pointing out aspects that we would have never noticed as first time home buyers. Patrick also had good advice pertaining to re-​financing our current mortgage and notified us when rate dropped.
My family and I are looking forward to list our other property in Blossom Hill with Patrick and learning more on that end of the housing market as seller.

Patrick Doan represents a new wave of young but very talented real estate agents. Before working with Patrick, my mom and I dealt with some less responsive and less quick to act agents. We now know firsthand that without the experience and skills Patrick demonstrates it would be very difficult and nearly impossible to go through the process of buying an investment home especially with all the nuances and intricacies of the loan and housing processes today.
I really enjoyed working with Patrick because he was consistently active in regard to showing us homes and took the time to answer the numerous questions that we had. He also exemplified resourcefulness as an individual and as a part of the Akimax team. Through the entire process, Patrick was also very responsive– he really made my mom and I feel as if were his #1 client. I trusted that Patrick always had my best interests in mind given our financial position as well as what we were looking for. We did not feel pressure and he was able to make us feel very comfortable through the entire process. He was successful in expediting the loan process and the home buying process– with everything sign, sealed and delivered in a little under a one month period of time. A process that can be very stressful and time consuming was alleviated by Patrick and for that I am very grateful.
I have and will continue to highly recommend Patrick to my friends and family. I am positive that he will take his experience and expertise to provide you with excellent service.