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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

The First 90 Seconds: What Silicon Valley Luxury Buyers Notice Before They Read the Disclosures

A Property Nerds Guide to the Psychology of First Impressions Luxury buyers rarely begin evaluating a home by reading the disclosure package or reviewing the inspection reports. Long before they consider square footage, comparable sales, or renovation costs, they're making emotional judgments that s
Before the Listing Agreement: Twelve Decisions Silicon Valley Trustees and Beneficiaries Should Make

Before the Listing Agreement: Twelve Decisions Silicon Valley Trustees and Beneficiaries Should Make A Property Nerds Guide to Aligning Expectations Before Bringing a Home to Market Signing a listing agreement often feels like the beginning of a home sale. In reality, it's usually much closer to the
Selling a Silicon Valley Home as an Out-of-Area Trustee: A Step-by-Step Guide

You’re the trustee, the house is in Silicon Valley, and you live somewhere else. That’s common: we’ve worked with trustees across the country. A trust sale can be run from a distance, as long as someone local handles the house and you get the information you need to make each decision. This is how w
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