Andy Tse named a 2026 top real estate agent in Saratoga

FastExpert has named Andy Tse a 2026 Top Real Estate Agent in Saratoga, recognizing his 23 years of experience, more than 2,700 closed transactions and more than $5 billion in career sales. The honor underscores the competitive, high-value Saratoga market, where pricing and preparation can materially affect outcomes for buyers and sellers.

Why it matters: - FastExpert’s recognition highlights one of Saratoga’s highest-profile agents in a market where small pricing or presentation mistakes can materially change results. - Tse’s record signals demand for agents who can navigate high-value homes, limited inventory and fast-moving negotiations in Silicon Valley. - The Saratoga market remains expensive and competitive, with homes often selling close to or above asking price.

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

The details: - Tse has 23 years of real estate experience. - Tse has closed more than 2,700 transactions. - Tse has generated more than $5 billion in career sales. - Tse Group ranks No. 3 among U.S. large teams by volume in 2026. - Tse Group ranks No. 3 in California in 2026. - Tse’s average sale price to original list price ratio is 106.21%. - Tse is backed by about 600 five-star client reviews. - Client feedback often points to Tse’s direct involvement, negotiation skills and hands-on guidance during major financial and emotional decisions. - For sellers, Tse’s team emphasizes preparation, staging, professional marketing and strategic pricing. - For buyers, Tse focuses on neighborhood-level values, property condition, offer strategy and local competition. - Tse said, "Every Saratoga property has its own value drivers, from location and lot size to condition and buyer demand. Our job is to understand those details, prepare the home correctly, and give clients a strategy built around the current market." - Saratoga’s median sale price is about $3.86 million, down 2.4% year over year. - Seventy-nine homes sold in the latest reporting period, up 41.5%. - Homes are taking a median of about 18 days to sell. - Homes are closing for an average of 101.5% of asking price. - 51.3% of recent properties sold above list.

Between the lines: - The award reinforces how specialized local expertise can matter more in high-end markets than broad regional branding. - The market data suggests buyers still face competition, even as prices softened slightly year over year. - Sellers can benefit from tight pricing discipline because more than half of homes are still selling above list.

What’s next: - Buyers in Saratoga may need to move quickly on desirable homes while still checking value carefully. - Sellers are likely to keep leaning on accurate pricing and strong presentation to attract early demand. - Tse will continue serving clients across Saratoga and the broader Silicon Valley market.