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For more than 30+ years our team of real estate sales professionals have delivered 5 star service to San Francisco Peninsual Buyers and Sellers just like you. We want to help you achieve your real estate goals! At Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate we are dedicated to your home selling or Home finding success!

With more than 22 years of experience in all aspects of real estate, top-producing agent and Silicon Valley native Joe Velasco brings vast industry expertise and in-depth local knowledge to his role as Team Leader of the Joe Velasco Group, located in Palo Alto, CA. From residential real estate sales to lending, investment and home development, Joe understands what it takes to render quality representation in today’s competitive marketplace. Over the years, he has earned a stellar reputation for his full-service, innovative and dynamic approach to real estate, creating a recognized and proven brand in Silicon Valley. Working with everyone from luxury home buyers and sellers to investors and developers, Joe is committed to helping his clients fulfill their real estate goals. Over the course of his career, Joe has closed over $1 Billion in real estate sales and is on track to close over $120 Million in 2019 alone. He has ranked among the Top 200 real estate professionals in the country per REAL Trends for three years in a row.

A full-time real estate professional, Arlene Finney, is recognized by clients and peers alike as ethical, accomplished and dedicated. She continues to set the standard for excellence, market knowledge and elite customer service. Arlene navigates her clients through the complexities of selling and/or purchasing real estate in the greater south bay area of Northern California. She specializes in counseling and crafting plans that enable her clients to reach their end goal of home ownership. The process is a collaborative venture and communication is key! Her team of professionals from lenders, to inspectors, to contractors, to title officers and more are among the best in the industry. Her team works seamlessly to help make the home buying or selling process as fluid as possible. Each of her clients are treated with the utmost of care while staying focused on achieving the highest and best results. For sellers, understanding current market trends and quantifying the potential buyer profile for their home enables Arlene to prepare the marketing solutions that will position her clients home to sell for the highest possible amount in the shortest amount of time. This marketing-based approach centers on the goals of her sellers, areas that may be of concern and developing a plan to maximize opportunities. For buyers, it is “all about them”. Each client possesses needs unique to themselves. Understanding her client’s lifestyle, their needs, their concerns, their goals, their dreams….Arlene listens! Her knowledge of the various communities in the south bay area, is a great asset to her clients. Developing and sustaining relationships with her clients has been the key to her success. Her determination and desire to deliver excellent results can be seen in everything she undertakes. Simply put, she loves her job!

"Extremely helpful. Knew what we wanted and helped us find our perfect fixer-upper home. "

Brian Ayer, a top producing agent in the Silicon Valley, consistently exceeds expectations with premium service, in-depth market knowledge, and personal integrity. Across all price points he exhibits extraordinary resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities that provide his clients with a seamless escrow experience.  Competing and cooperating with some of the top real estate professionals in the industry, Brian has earned the respect of his colleagues with his ethics and professional demeanor. Drawing upon these established relationships gives him a distinct advantage in the competitive Silicon Valley real estate market, and facilitates selling or uncovering off market opportunities. He remains a top producing agent consistently achieving $40+ Million in annual sales and continues to grow his business through exemplary referrals from his past clients. Brian is very well-versed in negotiation and marketing, and annually closes the most transactions for any individual Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty agent in Silicon Valley. A self-proclaimed “construction addict,” Brian draws upon his past experiences to provide remodel and expansion advice to clients to maximize the potential of their homes - for both enjoyment and resale. His extensive list of trusted vendors enables his clients to complete projects quickly and within budget. Globally, Brian leverages the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to connect his relocating clients with top agents around the world. His clients receive the highest level of service and experience a seamless transition from one home to another, anywhere around the globe. In his free time Brian enjoys running half marathons, traveling, and gardening. Brian has completed transactions in several areas including Redwood City, Atherton, San Carlos, Palo Alto, San Mateo and Menlo Park. HomeLight ranks Brian as one of the top 1% of agents in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Menlo Park for successfully selling homes. HomeLight has information on 185 of Brian's transactions since 2010, 55 of which were in the past two years. Brian typically represents the seller (68% of the time), but has also completed many buyer transactions during this period. Brian has been most prolific in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Atherton, including representing the seller of a single family home at 899 Blandford Blvd that sold for $2,795,000 in one transaction, and a seller at 13 Woodhill Dr that sold for $2,300,000. He has also represented the seller of a single family home in Burlingame at 2843 Adeline Dr which set a city-wide sale record at $5,550,000 and another single family home in Atherton at 490 Walsh Road for $6,000,000.

I have been a TOP 1% PRODUCER EVERY YEAR for 18 Consecutive Years in real estate. I have orchestrated the successful closings of nearly $1 Billion worth of real estate and mortgages. My business has only continued to grow due to my global network, extensive knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry. My past clients help to keep my business successful and strong through their many referrals.

Comprised of founding members Adam Touni, Wendy Kandasamy, and Katharine Carroll, The reSolve Group came together around a shared love of their work and commitment to serving their clients with the highest level of professionalism and care. The Bay Area real estate market is fast paced and high pressure, but the reSolve Group knows how to separate the signal from the noise. By focusing on their clients' needs and relying on their experience, their clients proact more than react in order to succeed. Working with the reSolve Group goes well beyond a transaction; they strive to build lifelong partnerships with clients as their trusted real estate advisors. The team’s skill sets truly distinguish them from other agents. Wendy brings a highly analytical approach to real estate after studying computer science and spending her early career as an engineer in the financial sector. Based on her ability to take in and synthesize impressive amounts of information, she has an uncanny knack for spotting unique opportunities before anyone else. Adam is an attorney who focused on land use, real estate transactions and litigation before becoming a full-time broker associate. He spots and helps clients mitigate risk, but really excels at crafting and telling the story of a home in creative marketing campaigns. Katharine brings a strategic focus, project management skills and the ability to calmly problem solve; all tools she developed during her tenure as a professional cyclist and as managing broker for Pacific Union’s Palo Alto office. Together, with their diverse backgrounds, experiences and approaches, they help clients achieve success.

As one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after and successful real estate professionals, Lynn strives to ensure that her clients’ real estate experience feels consistently positive and fully supported. Lynn’s buyers and sellers can count on her vast expertise, advice and counsel throughout the entire process. Lynn’s unique background includes: - Commercial Real Estate Investor - Marketing Executive - Hotel Owner - Years of outstanding achievement as a realtor in the Silicon Valley

Penelope Huang is a real estate agent with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty in Menlo Park, California and has been in the real estate business for 32 years. Penelope Huang is a level-headed advocate for her clients with deep experience in Silicon Valley residential real estate. A detail-oriented, clear-thinking negotiator, Penelope works hard for the best possible outcome, not only for her clients but for everyone involved in the transaction. With three decades in the business, the people she works with on every level have become her friends who trust her expertise and abilities. Her business has grown on the strength of their referrals and testimonials. Whether she is representing your interests as the seller of a high-end luxury property or as a first-time home buyer purchasing your first home, you will be assured of absolutely the best attention, service and expertise Penelope has to offer. Penelope keeps her finger on the pulse of real estate with her involvement and service to local and statewide organizations. She keeps abreast of coming changes and how they may affect the industry and the private property rights of homeowners. She has served as a director for the California Association of Realtors and Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, and is currently on the board of MLS Listings. Penelope lives in Menlo Park, California, where she is deeply involved in the community she loves. She has served on the Transportation Commission for the City of Menlo Park and is active with the local Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association. Penelope truly cares about what she does and the difference she can make in the lives of those around her.

Marcus Lee #1 COMPASS agent for San Francisco Residential Transactions, 2018 Marcus Lee, Realtor, offers a powerful balance of local expertise, client advocacy, and respected industry relationships. A life-long San Francisco native with over 15 years of real estate experience, Marcus offers impressive insider know-how of local neighborhoods and diverse communities. Boasting a storied career honed by management roles in the banking, marketing, technology, and finance sectors, Marcus delivers a diverse toolset and a tailored approach to each real estate transaction he represents. Known for providing the best in class representation for single-family home, luxury condo, and investment property acquisitions, Marcus thrives under pressure and works effectively with clients, the broker community, and channel partners alike. Sellers swear by his integrity, creative approach to marketing and sales, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ needs. Years spent cultivating industry relationships provide Marcus early access to properties before they officially go to market, offering clients more options and strategic positioning. Marcus is a respected Realtor who builds lifelong relationships with clients fostered by mutual trust. He approaches every transaction with the desire to exceed expectations and deliver record-setting results. Ranked #2 in the nation by the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Marcus has sold over 400 properties during his tenure as an agent, completing transactions worth over $500 million. Landing #5 agent in transactions and #2 agent in condo sales in San Francisco for 2017, Marcus’ numbers speak for themselves. Unquestionably one of the highest-rated real estate agents in San Francisco, Marcus works lockstep with business partner and fellow top producer, Todd Montgomery, forming the duo Montgomery + Lee, a powerhouse team that netted over $100 million in sales in 2017 alone and garnering 100+ 5-Star reviews across Yelp, Trulia, and Zillow.

A fourth-generation Palo Altan and second-generation realtor, Alex Wilbur was born into a real estate family and is an expert in all facets of Silicon Valley real estate. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley, Alex became a real estate broker and joined Wilbur Properties, her family business, which was established 29 years ago. As an expert negotiator, Alex and has sold more than $125 million in real estate. With her previous property management experience, she knows how to remodel and expertly prepare homes for sale. Knowledgeable in real estate investing, Alex is adept at helping clients avoid capital gains by utilizing 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. She brings the best of both worlds, with a breadth of experience along with an innovative and insightful approach to maximize her clients' returns. Alex understands the modern buyer and their needs. She knows how to appropriately market your property in order to achieve the highest value for your home. Alex is a member of the exclusive Top Agent Network (top 10% of agents in Silicon Valley). She resides in Los Altos Hills with her family and during her free time, she enjoys traveling, golf and running.