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Lennart W Persson II

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2 reviews
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8years of experience
9sales in the last 12 months
65transactions all-time
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David Martz

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26years of experience
26sales in the last 12 months
600transactions all-time
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Jim Tierney

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26years of experience
19sales in the last 12 months

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Joanne Fraser CRS Cips

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13 reviews
Open 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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49 years of experience
5 sales in last 12 months
500 transactions all-time
Serves Palo Alto

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About Joanne Give Yourself the Best Negotiating Tool in the Valley If you are selling the home you are in, or are in the market for a new home, negotiating a sale goes beyond price. In fact, price is the least of your worries. Financing, structural analysis, close of escrow, possession date...all are negotiable. Without a strong negotiator on your side, any one of these issues can stop a sale in its tracks. So give yourself a distinct advantage. Put Joanne Fraser on your side of the table. If you ask any of her clients, they will tell you you're hiring the best negotiating tool around. It's your property transaction, why trust it to anyone but a seasoned professional? Selling or buying a home is probably the single largest financial decision we make in a lifetime. Therefore, excellence is my standard and customer satisfaction is my trademark." Talk to Joanne before you talk to any other agent - The Broker of Choice!

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Achievements

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Top Los Altos Brokerage 2025
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Top Negotiator 2025
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Sells Homes Fast 2025

Realtor of the Year 2025, President Silicon Valley Assoc. of Realtors 2021,Certified Residential Specialist of the year-2006 and 2017,Spirit of Silicon Valley Assoc.-2010, Ambassador of the year for Chamber of Commerce - 2014, Council of Residential Specialist Medallion award-2012

Bachelor's Degree, Sacramento State
BS in Nursing

GRI, e-PRO, CRS, GREEN, SRES, C2EX, CIPS

Business Highlights

1031 Tax Exchange, Concierge Services, Condominiums, Luxury Properties
Extensive experience as a Broker in Silicon Valley since 1977

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Christy Pak

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Open 24 hours
Usually responds in 1 hr
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7 years of experience
36 sales in last 12 months
170 transactions all-time
Serves Palo Alto

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Christy Pak represents sellers, buyers, investors, and first-time homeowners with clear, data-driven guidance tailored to their goals. Sellers rely on her seamless preparation, luxury staging, strategic renovations, and high-impact digital marketing, including her signature lifestyle videos that showcase each property’s unique story to attract both local and international buyers and ultimately achieve the strongest possible result for the sale. Buyers trust her sharp negotiation skills, deep local knowledge, and strategic guidance, ensuring their offers stand out in Silicon Valley’s highly competitive market. Christy combines exceptional client service with a strategic, wealth-building approach to real estate. Every recommendation is designed to position clients for long-term success, whether preparing a listing for top-tier presentation or advising buyers on smart, value-driven decisions. Don’t settle. Choose exceptional. Choose Christy Pak.

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Top Listing Agent 2025
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Sells Homes Fast 2025

Top 1% Agent Nationwide

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Laura Bertolacci

5 reviews
Open 24 hours
41 years of experience
54 sales in last 12 months
Serves Palo Alto

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Laura Bertolacci is a licensed Real Estate Broker and is a known leader in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula real estate market. Laura was recognized by REALTrends and ranked as the #95 Agent for California and placed as the #282 Agent Nationwide for 2024. Laura is the #1 Agent overall for Redwood City and San Carlos sales in 2024! Laura's commitment to her real estate career is simple – Exceptional service for every client. Laura's goal is to exceed your expectations and help guide you through the many challenges of a transaction in today's complex real estate environment. Her hands-on approach, expertise and attention to detail is key to helping you prepare your home for sale. As a respected real estate professional in the community, she offers the highest level of negotiating experience. She is your professional leader - personally accountable for every aspect of your transaction.

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Top Listing Agent 2025
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Top San Carlos Agent 2025
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Top Sales Producer 2025

REALTrends America's Best, Chairman's Club, Platinum Club,

e-PRO

Business Highlights

1031 Tax Exchange, Buyer Representative, Condominiums, First Time Buyers
#1 Agent overall San Carlos & Redwood City for Sales 2025
Top 5 Individual Agent San Mateo County Sales 2024
#95 REAL Trends 2024 California Real Estate Agent

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Suzanne O'brien

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3 reviews
Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
21 years of experience
13 sales in last 12 months
Serves Palo Alto

About

Whether you are buying or selling, I will help you put all the pieces together to make that process seamless. As a Bay Area native and Realtor since 2005, I have a broad sense of our market and have helped clients from Burlingame to Morgan Hill. If you are looking to buy, I have insight to focus your home search in your desired neighborhood, school, and more. I pride myself on being knowledgeable and staying current with both the fast-paced industry changes and available properties. If you are selling, I will help you coordinate everything from start to finish. I will go above and beyond to do whatever it takes for a successful sale. My creative approach has earned me a business built on referrals and long-term associations with both clients and other professionals. I am committed to individualized attention, providing you with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. When you hire me...you get me!

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Achievements

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Sells Homes Fast 2025
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Top Los Altos Agent 2025
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Top Producer 2025

Ranked Top 1.5% of America's Best, Real Trends

Bachelor's Degree, Cal Poly - San Luis Obisp
BS Food Science

Licensed real estate agent, CRES, SRES

Business Highlights

1031 Tax Exchange, Buyer Representative, Condominiums, First Time Buyers
Top 1.5% of all California real estate agents per Real Trends Rankings
Strong negotiator
Client centric

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Penelope Huang

34 years of experience
0 sales in last 12 months
Serves Palo Alto

About

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. Over three decades in the business, the people she works with on every level become friends who trust her expertise and abilities. Penelope keeps her finger on the pulse of real estate with her involvement in local and statewide organizations. She keeps abreast of coming changes and how they may affect the industry and private property rights of homeowners. She serves on the board of directors for both the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors and MLS Listings. Penelope lives in Menlo Park, California, where she is involved in the community she loves. She has served as an appointed commissioner for the City of Menlo Park and is active with the local Chamber of Commerce Downtown Business Association.

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Achievements

Top producer 2018 & 2019 Golden Gate Sotheby's International RealtyChairman's club award for RE/MAX

Bachelor's Degree, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Bachelor of Education, 1980 - 1983

GRI, REALTOR®, CRS, CIPS

Business Highlights

1031 Tax Exchange, Buyer Representative, Concierge Services, Condominiums
Deep understanding of real estate transactions from personal experience to brokerage ownership and management
On the Board of Directors for the local Real Estate Association: Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR) and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS Listings)d

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Palo Alto Housing Market Report

Market Action Index

We are extensively tracking the housing market in Palo Alto, CA. Here are the strongest factors contributing to this score:

The median prices are lower this year compared to last year
Homes are reducing their prices more quickly this month
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Buyer's Market
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Seller's Market
Real Time Market Profile

Median List Price

$2.20M

Per Square Foot

$1,457

Days on Market

67

Total Listings

47

Market Action Index

46

Median List Price

Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Median List Price
1 Year

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