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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®
Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.
What Makes a Home Sell Faster in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and Saratoga?
In Silicon Valley, some homes sell quickly because they are priced aggressively. Others sell quickly because they are beautifully prepared. The best sales usually happen when price, presentation, property condition, buyer pool, and neighborhood story all line up at the same time. That is especially
How the Boyenga Team Positions Homes for Multiple Buyer Pools
One of the biggest mistakes sellers make in Silicon Valley is assuming there is only one buyer for their home. In reality, many homes have more than one possible buyer pool. A dated ranch home may appeal to a move-in buyer, a remodel buyer, and a builder.An Eichler may appeal to an architecture buye
Should You Remodel Before Selling in Silicon Valley? A Property Nerds Guide to ROI, Buyer Psychology, Neighborhood Math, and Selling Strategy
One of the most expensive questions a Silicon Valley homeowner can ask before selling is also one of the most common: Should we remodel before we sell? It sounds like a simple question. But in Silicon Valley real estate, it is almost never simple. A remodel can absolutely create value. It can make a

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