Selling the Family Home?
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There's a lot riding on this. The best time to call is before you have to.

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Why Families Call Me First

The costliest mistakes can before a house ever hits the market: the “renovation” work that never pays back, the “fast and easy” cash offer that leaves six figures on the table, and indecision resulting in costly and potentially disastrous delays. Together, we'll put a clear and straightforward plan in place so none of that happens, and you keep what you’ve built over the years. This is how we begin...

The Best Move Method

Understand every option, not just “stay or sell.”
Including the ones that don’t involve selling at all.
Know your real bottom line before you decide.
Value, costs, and net proceeds, plus the tax questions to bring to your CPA.
Spend only on what pays you back.
No big-ticket “updating,” and no money left on the table either.
Get full market value.
Buyers competing for your home, and lowball offers off the table.
Move without the chaos.
One plan, trusted vendors, and the whole family on the same page.

“We thought the listing price he suggested might be too high. The house sold for over asking.”
Michael K.

It starts with a 30-minute strategy call. No cost, no pressure, and you’ll leave with a clearer picture than you came in with.

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You'll always get me, not an assistant.

Hi, I'm

Seb Frey

Here's what happens when you call. You get me, not an assistant or a call center. We'll spend whatever time you need on where things stand and where you want to end up. Maybe you're relocating out of state, moving up from a condo to a bigger home, or downsizing from that big home to something better suited to your lifestyle today. I'll ask questions and give you my candid read on your options, including the ones that don't involve buying or selling anything yet.

There's no pressure and no follow-up campaign if you decide to wait. Plenty of my clients first reached out a year or two before they were ready, and that early conversation is usually what makes the eventual move go smoothly.

A little about me

I've been helping people buy and sell homes in and around Silicon Valley for 23+ years, with 465+ homes sold, and RealTrends has ranked me in the top 1.5% of REALTORS® nationwide. In fact, I've closed more sales than 97% of REALTORS® working in Silicon Valley today.

Of course, I work with all kinds of buyers and sellers, but my specialty is guiding longtime homeowners and their families through big transitions as a Seasoned Living Strategist, with the SRES®, CSA, and CAPS designations. I also represent and love working with buyers (many of them in tech), move-up sellers, and investors. My office is in Los Gatos, and I work throughout San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos, the rest of the South Bay, and Santa Cruz County. I am passionate about my work, and was honored to be named REALTOR® of the Year in 2025.

I specialize in helping families with homeowners over 60 plan and confidently execute their next move for financial advantage.

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Meet Seb Frey

Settling a Parent's Estate?

Seb helped me sell my family’s home after my mom passed away. We were the original owners, and getting it empty and ready for sale after 50 years was quite an undertaking. Seb was there for me the entire time and helped me work through the probate process, dealing with the lender on the reverse mortgage, getting the home packed up, cleaned and prepped for sale. … He’s worth every penny he charges and quite a bit more.
K. Stinchcombe

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Quoted on housing, aging and retirement

Silicon Valley Families I've Helped Move Forward

These case studies walk through real home sales I've handled as a Silicon Valley REALTOR®, including as-is sales of longtime family homes, downsizing moves, and estate sales across San Jose and Santa Clara County. Each one covers the challenge the family faced, the strategy we used, and the result at closing.

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Crazy Profitable San Jose Ranch Home Rehab

the ever-evolving landscape of San Jose real estate, the sale of this classic California ranch style home stands out as a testament to strategic renovation and savvy market timing. This classic 4-bed… Read More

Takeover of a Failed Listing in Saratoga with Spectacular Results

case study explores how I helped sell a home in Saratoga, at 18326 Mill Ct. The owners had lived in the property for twenty years, which is about the average time of home ownership in Silicon Valley.… Read More

Sold in San Jose for 15.9% Over List Price Six Days on Market

recently closed a record-breaking sale of a home at 5359 Laurel Canyon Drive in San Jose. The sale of this home makes a good case study in how a home can be sold quickly, yet still for a very high pr… Read More

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Memberships, Endorsements & Citations

HAPPY CLIENTS

Reviews from Silicon Valley Sellers and Families

As a Silicon Valley real estate agent for more than 23 years, I take great pride in helping longtime homeowners and their families in San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell and across Santa Clara County reach their real estate goals. Here's what my clients say about working together.

Seb was our agent when we bought our home in Santa Cruz county 16 years ago and he also represented us when we sold that very same home this year. He knows the market well and gave us excellent advice every step of the way.
Marita E., Google review

Seb worked with us months before we listed our home. He gave us advice, support and had a calm positive can do attitude. We had 100% of his attention throughout the sale of our home even after Escrow closed.
Laura C., Google review

Seb is the best at pricing, preparing, marketing and negotiating. I have sold more homes than I will admit in public, and Seb was hands down the best agent I’ve worked with. We thought the listing price he suggested might be too high. The house sold for over asking. … When we ran into issues during the inspection phase he expertly negotiated with the buyers and guided us to the best possible outcome.
Michael K.

Seb was amazing and took care of everything! He advised us on exactly where to put our money to make the house shine. … If at any point we needed a contractor or repairman, he’d call two and send me their bids along with his advice. … If I needed a pile of junk hauled away, he’d have a guy come and haul it. If a task was small he’d do it personally, like changing all the lightbulbs or replacing a doorknob. … I could just sit back and relax, knowing everything would get done. And he got us a great price for our house.
David G.

If you’re looking for a REALTOR®, Seb Frey would be a great choice. Not only is he professional, pleasant and easy to work with, he also had solutions for every problem. He truly did offer “Concierge Service”. We also had a quick sale and closing. Thank you Seb.
Becky H.

Seb Frey is not your typical real estate agent. He is thoroughly helpful, making suggestions, and offering assistance at every opportunity to help make the sale happen. … Even when the market seemed it didn’t support our asking price he never once said to lower the price. He was able to sell the house at our asking price, and he has provided us with the highest quality of service possible, with a calm demeanor even when I would lose my cool. You couldn’t ask for a better agent.
Linda C.

Seb took a complicated, messy situation and made the process feel almost effortless. He was personally involved in all aspects of the sale and always went above and beyond to get things done. I can’t imagine working with any other REALTOR® in the future.
Chris M.

My fiancé and I have had the pleasure to work with Sebastian Frey in selling 2 properties: a Salinas condo and a home in San Jose. He is very professional and has excellent people skills. He understands the current market and provides expert advice about the best way to sell real estate. Sebastian helped us prepare the properties and provided continued updates about offers and showings. … If you hire him, you won’t have any regrets!
Cathy H.

Selling to Pay for Mom's Care?

Seb helped us sell my mother’s property in Santa Cruz. … Seb referred and managed contractors to make the best return improvements. The property was unusual in its layout so there were no easy comparables; however, he was able to showcase the property to get the right prospects. We were pleased that the home sold within 30 days.
J. Williams, Conservator

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Services

Work with a Silicon Valley REALTOR® for Seniors

Selling, downsizing, and estate services for longtime Silicon Valley homeowners and their families with Team Sixty Plus.

Silicon Valley Seller FAQ

Have questions about selling your home in Silicon Valley? The families I work with usually ask what the house is worth as-is, whether to fix it up first, and how Prop 19 affects what the kids inherit. As a Santa Clara County real estate agent focused on longtime homeowners, I've answered them hundreds of times.

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The Best REALTOR® in Silicon Valley

For older adult homeowners and the families who love them. With more than 460 homes sold and a top 1.5% national ranking, I'm the real estate agent longtime owners in Los Gatos, Saratoga and San Jose call when it's time for the next chapter.

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Sell for Top Dollar

From pricing and prep to closing day, I handle every part of your home sale in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and across Silicon Valley so you reach your goals and sell for top dollar.

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Senior Seller Services

Selling a home that's been in the family for decades comes with unique considerations. Work with a Silicon Valley real estate agent who specializes in helping older adults and their families through it, including a dedicated practice for San Jose seniors and their families.

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Sell Your Home As-Is

Sell easy. Sell smart. Sell as-is, and sell for more. Most longtime Silicon Valley homes don't need a remodel to sell well, and skipping one can save you months of work and tens of thousands of dollars. Find out how.

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Selling From Out of State?

As a seller, I can highly recommend Seb. Being out of state I needed someone honest and hardworking and Seb came through like a champ. We had a few hurdles along the way and Seb went out of his way to keep everything on track. Thanks, Seb!
Michelle A.

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Blog

Silicon Valley Real Estate News & Advice

Stay informed on selling your Bay Area home with articles on pricing, Prop 19, downsizing, estate sales, and what's happening in the Santa Clara County market right now. Everything here is written for longtime homeowners and their families, drawing on more than 23 years as a Silicon Valley real estate agent. Browse the full blog for more.

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How to Make Your Home Look and Feel …

Key TakeawaysBuyers pay for how a home feels, and most of that feeling comes from inexpensive work: decluttering,…

Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale in …

A layer-by-layer 2026 example for a San Jose couple: federal brackets, the 3.8% NIIT, and California tax on…

Selling a Former Home You've Been Renting Out: …

Rented your old Silicon Valley home after moving? You have about three years to sell and keep the…

Not Sure If You're Selling Through a Trust …

DISCLAIMERNothing on this page should be considered to be tax, accounting, legal, or investment advice. If you need…

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Most people start with a quick call or text, and adult children helping a parent often prefer email so they can loop in their siblings. Use whatever's easiest for you: call or text 408-413-3087, email [email protected], or book a time below. I've sat at a lot of kitchen tables with families going through exactly what you're facing, and that first conversation costs you nothing.

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Seb Frey
Seasoned Living Strategist

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"I help Long-Time Bay Area Homeowners make their next move their best one yet."
-Seb Frey, REALTOR®

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Selling the Family Home?
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