The Silicon Valley Association of Realtors joined the real estate community in congratulating the 2025 president and board of the directors of the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals Silicon Valley chapter at their installation dinner on Jan. 23, held at The Ranch at Silver Creek in San Jose. SILVAR President Tammie Peters and board director Sunita Merchia represented the local trade association at the event.
California Department of Real Estate Commissioner Chika Sunquist administered the oath of office to Nguyen and was also keynote speaker at the event. The board of directors was installed by Santa Clara County Association of Realtors President Joe Brown. Entertainment included a dragon dance by Yun Yee Tung and vocal performances by Victoria Thuy Vi McDowell and Purple Sisters.
Joining Nguyen as part of VNARP's 2025 leadership team are Anna Truong Lopez, vice president; Allie Lopez, secretary; Ngan Dao, treasurer; and Trinh Wong, past president; and committee co-chairs Todd Walt (Marketing), Tu Tran (technology), Vanna Truong (Education), Brian Le (Membership), Son Nguyen (Community Outreach) and Khang Truong (Sponsorship).
A Realtor with Keller Williams Silicon City, Nguyen graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science and a minor in marketing. He started his career as a web developer and then as a personal banker, helping high net worth clients with their financial portfolios and wealth management needs. Nguyen's journey towards becoming a successful real estate agent began in 2022, when he became a licensed Realtor. He has used his extensive experience in finance and his passion for real estate to help his clients.
In his message to members and guests, Nguyen encouraged all members to embrace challenges as opportunities, strive for excellence, and support one another every step of the way. "Progress is achieved through consistent effort," he said. "And greatness comes when we dare to move beyond comfort into possibility."
Nguyen expressed gratitude to the 2025 VNARP leadership team and affirmed his commitment to providing exceptional service and building strong relationships with clients from the Vietnamese community and helping them navigate the complex world of real estate.
"It was a pleasure to meet Will and members of VNARP's leadership team. SILVAR is for homeownership for all and VNARP has made great strides in advocating for and helping the Vietnamese community achieve this goal," said Peters. "SILVAR is happy to serve as a resource for VNARP and other real estate associations needing information about homeownership and advocacy efforts to protect private property rights."
The Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals was found in 2015 to bridge the real estate network within Vietnamese communities and to have a singular voice in advocacy and to provide quality education and networking for its members. VNARP's mission is to elevate the Vietnamese real estate community through cultural enrichment, advocacy, resource hub, education, and social responsibility Educating and empowering real estate professionals to drive sustainable homeownership within Vietnamese communities nationwide is a primary goal
Since its founding VNARP has made significant progress in expanding its reach. VNARP chapters are composed of local groups of Vietnamese real estate professionals in cities across the United States, including Southern California, Houston and the Southeast.
The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.
The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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