Maggie Ma at the Keller Williams Palo Alto office

The short version

Maggie Ma is a Palo Alto listing agent and the founder of HOUSE EXPERT at Keller Williams Palo Alto. A former computer engineer, she brings an engineer’s discipline to pricing and to preparing homes for sale. In 16 years she has sold 170+ homes, and ranked #1,425 nationally by sales volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025) — the top 0.1% of U.S. REALTORS®. Her Palo Alto listings are currently at a median sale price of $6.2M. Her largest transaction is $17.5M in Atherton. She works in English and Mandarin.

Keller Williams Palo Alto · DRE #02117367 · English · 中文

#1,425
In the U.S. by sales volumeRealTrends Verified · 2025
170+
Homes soldSince February 2010
$6.2M
Maggie’s median Palo Alto saleCrescent Park, Old Palo Alto, Green Gables

maggie@house.expert 650.709.5588

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The long version

A thoughtful mind. A very personal approach.

My engineering background shaped how I think: ask questions, understand the details, and look for ways to make things work better. But real estate brings out my creative and people-loving sides, too.

I personally design and direct the staging of each home, from furniture selection and room layouts to the finishing details. I bring that same care to how the home’s story is told and how a negotiation unfolds.

I enjoy understanding what matters to people, finding common ground, and working through the obstacle that seemed impossible at first. Sometimes the result feels like a little magic. Behind it are careful preparation, good relationships, and a willingness to keep trying.

I own G.Studio, my staging company, and its furniture collection, so the creative direction and staging decisions stay with me. My team helps bring the design to life.

I’m always learning and refining my approach — finding better tools, improving my process, and asking how I can make the experience easier and more rewarding for my clients.

From Colorado beginnings to Palo Alto roots.

My real estate journey began in Colorado, first investing in properties myself and then helping clients buy and sell. Being an owner and investor taught me how personal these decisions are: the excitement, the uncertainty, and the responsibility of deciding where to put your money.

We moved to Palo Alto in 2019 and I began selling homes here in August 2020. Building my life and business in this community has been deeply rewarding. I love learning from my neighbors, especially about the technology and ideas taking shape around us.

That curiosity carries into my work. Every home teaches me something, and every client brings a different story. Understanding both is where I begin.

Personally invested in getting it right.

I love seeing a home’s potential and figuring out how to bring it forward. That means thinking carefully about what to improve, what to leave alone, and where a seller’s time and budget will make the most difference.

My involvement is hands-on. I coordinate the details, work through surprises, and stay close to the preparation because those decisions shape everything that follows.

While preparing 1716 Fulton for market, that once meant working at the house until 1 a.m. to meet our deadline.

The same dedication carries into negotiations. Listening closely, reading the situation, and finding a way forward are some of my most valuable tools. I want my clients to feel they have someone resourceful and persistent in their corner.

A community I love being part of.

Some of the things closest to my heart happen beyond real estate. I love supporting children in our community, especially through children’s theatre, film, and the performing arts. Watching young people find their voice, gain confidence, and discover what they can create is a joy.

I love singing and classical music, and I’m happiest when I’m learning something new, helping someone, or bringing people together.

That is also what I love about this work. Homes are part of a much larger story — of families, friendships, and belonging. Helping people move into their next chapter while building lasting connections in my own community makes the work meaningful to me.

Professional experience. Personal connection.

California DRE #02117367, with Keller Williams Palo Alto at 2825 El Camino Real. I am a Probate and Trust Specialist, certified through the REALTOR® association, a Certified Negotiation Expert, and a Distressed Property Specialist.

I work in English and Mandarin, helping clients discuss their priorities, ask questions, and feel comfortable with the decisions ahead. Every listing is marketed in both languages.

Maggie Ma beside the HOUSE EXPERT banner at an APPY CLUB event in a Palo Alto park Children at the HOUSE EXPERT and APPY CLUB table in the park, folding and flying paper planes
Sponsoring the children’s camp in the park. HOUSE EXPERT funds student scholarships at the APPY CLUB, a club for children learning to apply technology for social good.

Behind the scenes

Personal guidance, supported by a coordinated team.

I lead the strategy, pricing, preparation, staging design, and negotiation. I own the staging company and its furnishings, and personally make the design decisions for each home.

My staging team handles delivery, installation, and removal, while photographers, contractors, and landscapers contribute their specialties as needed. I coordinate the work and keep you informed, so you have a clear point of contact throughout.

In their words

What sellers say afterward.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google 5.0 from 13 Google reviews Read them all →
Rated 5 out of 5
I was so lucky to have worked with Maggie in preparing and marketing my house in Palo Alto, which sold for $1.3M over the asking price. She got involved in every detail of the improvement work we needed to do… Even my general contractor who built the house did not show this much commitment and hands-on work.
— Seller · Green Gables Google review · September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
She knew exactly what upgrades were necessary and how to get them done professionally and on time. As a result, my University Avenue, Palo Alto house sold in under a week, significantly over asking price.
— Gregory · Crescent Park Google review · September 2026 Read full review →
Rated 5 out of 5
One of the things I appreciated most was how easy she made everything for me. I honestly had very little to worry about… Selling a home can be stressful, but Maggie made the whole experience feel remarkably smooth and manageable.
— Hara M. · Midtown Google review · August 2026 Read full review →
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On film

Danielle, in her own words.