Buying, selling, trading up or investing — my goal is not just to close a deal, but to make complex information clear so you can get the key decisions right.
You don’t need to study an agent’s résumé first. Tell me your goal, and I’ll pull together the information, homes and next steps you actually need.
Where can my budget go? Which city fits me? Is this home worth the price? How should I write the offer?
What is my home worth? Is now a good time to sell? Should I renovate? How do I price it and create competition?
Sell first or buy first? How do I plan the financing and timing? How do I avoid selling my home before I can secure the next one?
Which area should I choose? How do rent and holding costs pencil out? Condo, townhouse or single-family — which fits best?
Start your search by city, budget and home type. For a tailored list of active listings, new listings and open houses, reach out to Jing directly.
This opens the Zillow home search for the selected city, where you can filter further by budget and home type. For a personalized MLS search, contact Jing.
What shapes your outcome isn’t only the home itself — it’s whether you understand the price, the risks and the strategy.
Comparable sales, inventory, days on market, price per square foot and competition — so you know what a home is really worth.
How buyers structure an offer; how sellers price, prepare, launch and create competition — none of it should follow a generic template.
Lending, inspections, escrow, contractors, staging, photography and property management, coordinated in one place.
It’s more than a home search. What clients really need are resources that help them decide: the market, cities, budget, holding costs and how transactions work.
3-month median sale prices and year-over-year change for 10 core cities.
What each price range can roughly buy across Bay Area cities.
Key traits of 10 core cities to help you narrow your search.
Home value estimates, mortgage payments, closing costs, net proceeds and a buyer guide.
| City | Median Sale Price | Year-over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | $3.52M | ↓ 1.5% |
| Cupertino | $3.06M | ↓ 2.5% |
| Mountain View | ~$1.9M – $1.96M | ↑ Slight increase |
| Sunnyvale | $1.75M | ↓ 16.3% |
| Pleasanton | $1.60M | — Roughly flat |
| San Ramon | $1.57M | — Roughly flat |
| Fremont | $1.50M | ↓ 5.0% |
| Dublin | $1.32M | ↓ 2.0% |
| Milpitas | $1.32M | ↓ 7.4% |
| San Jose | $1.40M | ↓ 6.2% |
Source: Redfin city housing market pages (Mountain View cross-checked with Zillow ZHVI), collected in September 2026. Figures are 3-month median sale prices and year-over-year change, and will be updated periodically. They reflect each city as a whole (a mix of single-family homes, condos and townhouses), are for general reference only, and are not a valuation of any specific property. For an accurate value of a particular home, contact Jing directly.
Median sale prices in San Jose, Milpitas, Dublin, Fremont, San Ramon and Pleasanton fall roughly in this range — one of the more accessible tiers in the Bay Area.
Sunnyvale and Mountain View medians fall in this range, closer to major tech employers with an easier commute.
Cupertino and Palo Alto medians are above $3M, typically reflecting top-rated schools and prime locations.
These ranges are a rough summary of each city’s 3-month median sale price. Prices still vary widely by neighborhood, lot size and home age within the same city, so this is no substitute for planning around your actual budget and target areas. Book a consultation to see what your budget can realistically cover.
Next to Stanford with highly regarded public schools — one of the most central parts of Silicon Valley, and the most expensive.
Home to Apple’s headquarters, with highly rated schools and a community of tech professionals and families.
Dense with tech companies and easy to commute from, with prices somewhat friendlier than Palo Alto or Cupertino.
Home to Google’s headquarters, with a lively downtown on Castro Street and a higher share of condos and townhouses.
The largest city in the South Bay, spanning everything from affordable to high-end neighborhoods — the widest range of options.
In the southern East Bay, family-oriented, with many recent new developments and value between the South Bay and East Bay.
The most affordable city in this group, with many new condo and townhouse projects and an easy commute to the South Bay.
One of the fastest-growing Tri-Valley cities, with many new communities and generally newer, larger homes.
A Tri-Valley city known for well-regarded schools and a more relaxed pace than the South Bay.
Mostly master-planned communities with several major company offices — a good fit for families who value planned neighborhoods.
These are general descriptions of each city. For school ratings, neighborhood details and active listings, it’s best to look at the latest data — book a consultation for a closer comparison of the cities you’re considering.
Free home value estimate from Zillow Zestimate®
Bankrate monthly payment, rate and amortization calculator
NerdWallet itemized estimate of buyer closing costs
HomeLight estimate of what you’ll take home from a sale
Bankrate’s step-by-step guide for first-time buyers
Property tax, insurance, HOA and more for a specific home — contact Jing for an estimate
The first five are free third-party tools. Their estimates are for reference only and do not represent the views of Jing Chen or BQ Realty. For a more accurate holding-cost and net-proceeds analysis of a specific home, contact Jing directly.
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"Jing is a very professional and reliable agent. She is also a very knowledgeable agent. She recently helped us selling our house in one week..."
"Jing Chen is an exceptional real estate agent with a proven track record of success. Her 5.0-star rating across 13 reviews is a testament to her dedication..."
"I had a wonderful experience working with Jing as my real estate agent. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated..."
"Jing has been nothing short of amazing throughout my home buying journey. As a first-time buyer in the US..."
"I recently worked with Jing Chen for the purchase and leasing of my investment property on San Pablo Ave in Sunnyvale..."
"Unfortunately Zillow provide only a max of 5 star rating, that said I would have rated a 10 :-). On a more serious note, I first got to know Chen Jing last year..."
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“A real estate transaction is more than finding a house. What really matters is making the risks, opportunities and choices clear when you face a complex, high-stakes decision.”
Jing’s aim is not just to help clients close a transaction. Whether buying, selling or investing, she helps them understand the market, judge value, build a strategy and see every key step through.
Start with one question: where your budget can go, whether a home is worth it, whether now is the time to sell, or how to plan a move. You don’t need to be ready to transact — let’s talk it through first.
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