Fully bilingual — English & Mandarin (普通话)

One Team.
Every Step.

A realtor with a finance mind. An architect with a builder's eye.
Both at your side — from your first showing to your final closing.

Who We Are

The Duo Behind the Difference

Colin Xie

Colin Xie, CFA

Realtor® · BQ Realty

UCLA, School of Engineering · UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business

With a background in finance, Colin brings a sharp analytical lens to every transaction. He evaluates properties not just as homes, but as financial assets — understanding market trends, investment potential, and long-term value in ways most agents simply don't. As a licensed Realtor® with BQ Realty, Colin represents buyers and sellers across the Bay Area, guiding clients through one of the most complex real estate markets in the country.

  • Chartered Financial Analyst®
  • Buyer Representation
  • Seller Representation
  • Investment Analysis

DRE #02289511

Rachel Liu

Rachel Liu

Senior Architectural Designer

USC, School of Architecture · UCLA, School of Architecture

Rachel is an senior architectural designer with hands-on experience across the full spectrum of residential and commercial projects — from single-family home additions and ADUs to commercial tenant improvements and multi-unit townhouse developments. She navigates city permit processes with precision, translating complex regulations into buildable designs that add real value. Her work spans cities across the Bay Area, with completed projects throughout the region.

  • Residential Additions
  • ADU Design
  • Commercial TI
  • City Permits
  • New Development

We are fully bilingual — fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese (普通话).
We serve clients from all backgrounds and communicate with the clarity and comfort you deserve.

What We Do

Your Home, Every Step of the Way

Jump in at any stage — you'll always get the full team.

01

Find Your Home

No cost to you in most cases

We evaluate every property for both market value and design potential — so you know what it's worth today and what it could become.

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  • Market analysis & comparable pricing
  • Renovation potential assessment at every showing
  • Offer strategy & negotiation
  • Investment property & fixer-upper guidance
  • Inspection coordination & closing support
02

Design Your Vision

Flat design fee — permit included

Design with your lifestyle and long-term value in mind. Permits and city approval are part of the package — not an afterthought.

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  • Additions, ADUs & full remodels
  • Floor plans designed around how you live
  • Permit drawings & city submittal
  • Plan check revisions & approval
  • Multi-city South Bay expertise
03

Build It Right

Weekly bundle fee

We're your owner's representative — the bridge between your contractor and you. We don't build; we advocate.

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  • Weekly site visits & progress reports
  • GC coordination & change-order review
  • Budget tracking & timeline management
  • Inspection scheduling & sign-off
  • Punch list & final walk-through

Ready to Sell?

No agent knows your home like the team that helped you buy it, design it, and build it. Standalone sellers welcome, too.

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Our Work

Projects Across the Bay Area

Our work spans real estate and architectural projects throughout the Bay Area.

30+ Projects Completed
13 SFH Additions & ADUs
14+ Commercial TI Buildouts
4 Multi-Unit Developments
10+ Cities Across the Bay Area

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The Bay Area Real Estate + Design Blog

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What's Your Home's Potential?

Whether you're buying, selling, or thinking about what your property could become —
let's have a conversation. Free, no pressure.

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