With nearly two and a half decades of experience and more than $900 million in closed sales, Herman Chan has built a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most respected real estate professionals. Known for his strategic marketing, exceptional client service, and strong negotiation skills, Herman has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals while consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.

A Bay Area native and graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Herman combines deep local market knowledge with a global perspective. Fluent in English, French, and Chinese, he has successfully represented clients from around the world while maintaining a highly personalized approach to every transaction.

His business is built almost entirely on referrals—a reflection of the lasting relationships he creates and the trust he earns from clients throughout the buying and selling process.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Luxury Real Estate Specialist with 26 years of industry experience
• Over $900M in residential real estate transactions closed
• Nationally recognized for excellence in luxury home marketing
• Trusted advisor to local, national, and international clientele
• Award-winning marketing strategist with expertise in digital and luxury property marketing
• Large professional network of buyers and clients, including 7.8k followers on Instagram

MEDIA & INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Herman’s market expertise has been featured by numerous national media outlets, including:
HGTV • CNN Money • CNBC • CBS • PBS • Huffington Post • CNET • USA Today • U.S. News & World Report • San Francisco Chronicle • Netflix
As a nationally sought-after speaker, Herman regularly presents on luxury real estate, marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship. He is also the bestselling author of Looking Up.

EDUCATION & DESIGNATIONS

2000 / University of California, Berkeley
Mass Communications
Top Honors Graduate

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

• California Licensed Real Estate Broker
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
• Sotheby’s Certified Global Advisor
• Million Dollar Guild Member
• Top Agent Network Member

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS

• Top 0.5% Nationally Ranked Realtor
• Top 100 Realtor in Sales Volume by San Francisco Magazine
• Inman News Top 100 Most Influential
• Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Top Producer