Andy Tse named a 2026 top real estate agent in San Jose by FastExpert

FastExpert has named Broker/Owner Andy Tse of Tse Group Real Estate a 2026 Top Real Estate Agent in San Jose, recognizing his production, client feedback, and market presence. The award underscores the competitive state of the San Jose market, where pricing discipline and negotiation skill remain critical for buyers and sellers.

Why it matters: - FastExpert’s recognition puts a spotlight on one of San Jose’s most active agents in a market where price, speed, and negotiation still matter. - San Jose remains a high-value market, with a median sale price of about $1.35 million and homes selling in a median of about 22 days. - Sellers need accurate pricing and strong preparation to stay competitive. - Buyers need guidance on where competition is still intense and where market conditions may allow negotiation.

What happened: - FastExpert named Andy Tse a 2026 Top Real Estate Agent in San Jose, CA. - Tse is Broker/Owner and leader of Tse Group Real Estate. - The recognition was based on experience, recent production, client feedback, and market presence. - Tse works with buyers and sellers in San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Gatos, and surrounding Silicon Valley communities.

The details: - Tse has 23 years of real estate experience. - His career includes more than 2,700 closed transactions. - His career sales total more than $5 billion. - Tse’s average sale price to original list price ratio is 106.21%. - Tse Group was ranked No. 3 team in the United States in the Large Team category by volume in 2026. - Tse Group was ranked No. 3 team in California in 2026. - The team is backed by approximately 600 five-star client reviews. - Tse’s approach centers on market analysis, pricing, preparation, and negotiation. - For sellers, the team focuses on preparation, staging, targeted marketing, and pricing designed to create early interest. - For buyers, Tse brings neighborhood-level value analysis and negotiation strategy. - Client feedback often points to candid advice, direct involvement, and help with both financial and emotional decisions. - Tse said, “Every property and every client requires a different strategy.” - Tse also said the team’s job is to understand the market, prepare thoroughly, and give clients the information they need to make a strong decision.

Between the lines: - The award is also a signal that volume and consistency still carry weight in Silicon Valley’s luxury and move-up segments. - Market data in the release shows a softer pricing environment, but not a weak one. - Homes are closing for an average of 101.1% of asking price. - About 46.4% of homes are selling above list. - About 28.5% of listings are receiving price reductions. - That mix suggests strong demand for the right homes and more pressure on sellers who overprice.

What’s next: - Tse is likely to continue advising clients across San Jose and broader Silicon Valley as the market stays competitive. - The release points buyers and sellers to direct contact at andy@tsegroup.com for next steps.

The bottom line: - Andy Tse’s FastExpert ranking reflects a long track record in one of California’s most competitive housing markets, where experience and pricing discipline can still make a measurable difference.