Originally from China, high-touch real estate professional Lingya Zhang got her start in the industry working in a cross-cultural exchange program where she would educate Chinese families coming to the Bay Area on everything from studying in the U.S. to purchasing real estate. A 2021 transaction volume of $27 million and her bilingual and cultural expertise exemplify how Lingya is more than an agent — she’s a trusted and experienced guide.
Lingya specializes in serving homebuyers and sellers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. She uses her extensive knowledge of these areas and ongoing local research to find solutions to any problems standing in the way of her clients reaching their goals. A native Chinese speaker and expert communicator, Lingya can simplify and explain the often challenging real estate process to her clients in English or Mandarin Chinese. Lingya is sensitive to cultural differences concerning real estate, and she hosts events, such as dumpling lunches, to establish deeper connections with her clients.
Dedicated, energetic, passionate, and formidable at the negotiation table, Lingya opts for an “everyone wins” approach to her role. She will carefully research other agents to learn about their backgrounds and needs. Coming from a place of service, she believes balance and harmony in business are as important as they are in daily life. Thus, she knows that a win-win outcome is always better for all parties. Because she’s such a focused and efficient professional, Lingya is especially great at managing time-sensitive transactions, such as 1031 exchanges and simultaneous buy or sell situations.
Lingya considers herself a doer. When she’s not helping clients realize their dreams, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, traveling, and taking advantage of the amenities of the beautiful East Bay. She lives in pursuit of self-improvement and balance on behalf of herself and the world.