Kim Heng

Broker Associate | Team Leader
DRE# 01884007

A little bit about Kim...

Kim Heng is a top-performing Silicon Valley Realtor with over 22 years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes across Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Menlo Park and surrounding Bay Area cities. Since beginning her real estate career in 2004, Kim has represented clients in more than $800 million in transactions, consistently ranking in the top 1.5% of Realtors nationwide. Known for her professionalism, global perspective, and data-driven approach, she has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted luxury real estate agents in Silicon Valley.

With a Master's Degree in Business Administration and training from Harvard, Kim combines strong financial acumen with refined negotiation skills to deliver exceptional outcomes for her clients. As a savvy real estate investor herself, she provides valuable insight into property investment, home valuation, and market timing, guiding buyers, sellers, and investors to make informed decisions and secure the best possible results.

Before co-founding the Heng Seroff Group, Kim served as the Director of Sales at DeLeon Realty, where she managed a team of 22 buyer agents and staff. Under her leadership, the team sold over $650 million in four years and earned recognition as the #1 real estate team in the United States (2014) and #1 in California (2016).

Kim is fluent in English and Chinese, serving both local and international clients. She led a successful initiative to expand Silicon Valley real estate marketing to overseas buyers, including establishing a subsidiary in China and building relationships with global investors. Having lived abroad and traveled to more than 35 countries, Kim brings a unique international perspective to the Silicon Valley housing market, and advantage for clients navigating cross-border real estate transactions.

Specializing in Peninsula luxury homes and investment properties, Kim is the go-to Realtor for Silicon Valley tech professionals, AI startup executives, and Bay Area investors seeking concierge-level service and market expertise. As Team Leader of the Heng Seroff Group at Compass, she continues to achieve record-breaking results while providing a seamless, world-class real estate experience tailored to every client's goals.

 

Notable Accomplishments

  • Sold over $800 million worth of real estate
  • Interviewed for her expert opinion by New York Times, NBC Bay Area News, San Francisco Chronicle, KTSF Chinese TV Station, and numerous radio stations for her notable accomplishments
  • Became one of the most prominent real estate brokers in the Chinese Community
  • Authored a multitude of articles regarding the influence of China’s currency outflow policy and the impact of Chinese Buyers to the Silicon Valley real estate market
  • Hosted a successful Chinese real estate radio show for many years

Professional Organizations

  • DRE# 01884007
  • National Association of Realtors
  • California Association of Realtors
  • Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
  • Certified International Property Specialist
  • Top Agent Network
  • Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
  • Probate Specialist

 Education

  • Harvard University School of Law, Program on Negotiation and Leadership Certificate, 2017
  • University of Texas, MBA, Finance, 1999
  • Northwestern University, BA, Business Administration, 1991

Language Skills

  • Fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Conversational fluency in Spanish
"Alex and Kim are wonderful! They are very knowledgeable and have their fingers on the pulse of the housing market. Super professional and very meticulous in their execution. We have truly worry-free aRead MoreRead Less
"Great job! Very insightful , Very helpful and thoughtful even after the deal closed; excellent negotiator, helped save big $...The kind of RE agent you would want to business with again, wish were allRead MoreRead Less
"The two principals in this group are outstanding individuals with high standards for service. They will work judiciously to ensure you get the best results whether you are the buyer or the seller."
"This is a great group to work with."
"Kim is awesome! Friendly, informative and professional! Go Kim Go!!!"