Meet Kalina Vu

As a lifelong learner, Kalina Vu Santos is able to keep up with the ever changing and competitive real estate market in the Bay Area. Her persistent, reliable, and personable approach to buying and selling properties is her signature trademark. She is excited to work with new clients and cultivate lifelong relationships!

 

Kalina was born in Vietnam but left the country as an infant. She was raised in the Bay Area and has been living here for over twenty years. After graduating with honors from UC Davis, Kalina pursued a medical degree and was on her way to becoming a physician. However, after a few years in the healthcare industry, she realized her passion lay elsewhere. After leaving medicine, Kalina started her own successful petcare business, garnering over 150 five-star reviews from happy clients. This is when her enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and excellent customer service began. With her interest in architecture, working with people, and starting her own business—real estate was the perfect match and obvious next step for her career goals.

 

Kalina is comfortable working with a diverse group of people with an array of different needs and personalities. Her thriving petcare business shows how much people trust her with one of their most valuable and beloved possessions, their pets. While her background in healthcare gives her experience in aiding people during high stress and emotional situations. This unique set of skills will be an invaluable asset to her real estate clients, especially in a highly competitive market.

 

Kalina currently resides in the South Bay with her husband, Josh. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new destinations and experiencing different cultures. When she's at home, she loves taking advantage of all the amazing amenities that Silicon Valley has to offer. From the diverse food scene, beautiful hikes, fun community events, and innovative tech scene—it's truly a special place that she's proud to represent.