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…

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…

Zillow Zestimate: How I Broke the Zillow Home Value Estimator

the years of writing on my blog, I've had a lot to say about the Zillow Zestimate, especially as it relates to Bay Area home…

Sell a Fixer-Upper As-Is, Over Asking Price, With Multiple Offers

takeawaysYes, a fixer-upper can sell as-is and still get multiple offers (even over asking) in Silicon Valley—but only when the value proposition is crystal clear…

Zillow’s Study on Off-Market Home Sales: Selling on the MLS…Nets Sellers Less Cash at Closing?!

you hear? Zillow recently released a study that claims selling your home without using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will lose you money compared to…

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…

Sell for 21.3% over the Zillow Zestimate

a blog post last week, I highlighted the San Jose Mercury News article about the 17.3% spike in Bay Area home prices in March. That's an…

Nailing the Sale in San Jose – a Client Massive Success Story

wanted to share a story with you which I think you might find interesting.  It’s about a home in Los Paseos, which sold in December…