Stephen (Shu) Hsu
2026-05-19T20:31:56.750Z
Buying a home from across the country sounds stressful. Working with Shu made it feel manageable.From coordinating inspections and handling logistics to helping us navigate paperwork remotely, Shu made the entire process smooth and far less overwhelming than it could have been. Since we were buying our home in Pierce County while living across the country, having someone we could fully trust was everything. He looked at many houses with us on video call and noted all the things we couldn’t tell from over the phone like road noise & proximity.Shu was responsive, organized, knowledgeable, and always several steps ahead. He also connected us with fantastic local contractors at genuinely fair prices, which has been incredibly valuable as we start updating our home.One of the biggest things for us was trust. Multiple people we know trusted Shu completely, and after working with him, we absolutely do too. He works with integrity and great instincts. I’m the third person in my family to buy a home with Shu!His knowledge of the Tacoma/Fircrest area real estate market, neighborhoods, homes, and renovation considerations made a huge difference as out-of-state buyers. At no point did we feel pressured. We felt informed, supported, and genuinely looked after.If you need a real estate agent who is reliable, communicative, well-connected, and someone you can trust with a major life decision, Shu is the real deal. We’d recommend him without hesitation.