The Real Estate Nerds Team

Our Team

A collaborative think-tank of experts redefining the real estate experience.

The Leadership

Founders

Pex Arellano - Managing Director

Pex Arellano

Managing Director

Bio coming soon...
Pia Arellano - Director of Operations

Pia Arellano

Director of Operations

Bio coming soon...
Michael Hong - Director of Sales

Michael Hong

Director of Sales

Michael Hong, Co-Founder and Director of Sales for The Real Estate Nerds, brings an elite strategic mindset to the Philadelphia market. His professional foundation was forged in high-volume sales positions, where he mastered the complexities of high-velocity negotiations and deal logistics. Since pivoting to real estate, Michael has managed the entire project lifecycle—from vacant land acquisitions and new construction developments to complex commercial transactions and the sale of high-end luxury condos. As Director of Sales, he oversees every tactical challenge the team encounters across both sectors, ensuring clients benefit from his decades of experience navigating deals from raw land to the finished product. Michael’s approach is rooted in transparency and rigorous analysis, providing his clients with the clarity needed to execute in a competitive landscape. Outside of his professional role, he is a dedicated caregiver to his Shih Tzu, Otto, and a committed fitness enthusiast. Whether he is training at the gym or riding his custom brakeless track bike through the city, Michael applies the same level of discipline and precision to his personal life as he does to every real estate transaction.

The Field Experts

Agents

Ashton Arellano - Real Estate Agent

Ashton Arellano

Real Estate Agent

Bio coming soon...

Kylie Tsai - Real Estate Agent

Kylie Tsai

Real Estate Agent

Bio coming soon...

Expertise driven by the Nerd mentality.