I've spent 25 years guiding executives and families into Los Gatos and Monte Sereno from across the country. Before you search Zillow, read this.
There is a reason the most successful people in Silicon Valley — the executives at Apple, Netflix, NVIDIA, Google, and ServiceNow — end up in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It's not just the homes, though the homes are extraordinary. It's the combination of things that almost no other community in America can offer: exceptional public schools, a walkable small-town downtown, mountain trails from your backyard, and a commute to the world's most important tech campuses that takes 5 to 25 minutes depending on where you work.
Monte Sereno is the pinnacle. No commercial zoning, no apartment buildings, no through traffic. Just private estates on tree-lined streets, a median sale price of $4.8 million, and a waiting list of buyers who know that supply here will never catch up with demand. Los Gatos offers the same quality of life at a broader range of price points — from the $1.8M townhomes near downtown to the $7M estates in the hills — with the added benefit of one of California's most beloved small-town downtowns.
I was born here. I've sold here for 25 years. And there is a street in Monte Sereno named after me — Seaborn Court — from a development project I purchased and managed solo. When I tell you I know this market, I mean it in a way that no other agent can.
"In Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, deals get done between agents who know and trust each other."
This is the thing no real estate app will tell you. In most markets, the strength of your offer determines whether you win. In Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, the strength of your agent's relationships determines whether you even get the call. I have spent 25 years building trust with every listing agent in 95030 and 95032. When I submit an offer on behalf of my buyer, the listing agent knows it will close — cleanly, on time, without drama. That trust translates directly to winning in multiple-offer situations, getting early access to properties before they list, and having deals structured in ways that protect my clients.
An out-of-area agent — no matter how talented — cannot replicate 25 years of local relationships. I have personally had clients come to me after losing offers with another agent, and we've won on the very next property. The difference was not the price. The difference was the relationship.
Virtual strategy call to understand your needs, budget, timeline, and priorities. I'll tell you honestly which neighborhoods match your lifestyle — and which ones don't. No wasted house-hunting trips.
Curated showings of the best available properties — including off-market opportunities only my clients hear about. I brief every listing agent before we walk in. You arrive as a serious, known buyer.
Expert negotiation from someone who has done 99+ transactions in this exact market. I know what sellers want beyond price — timing, certainty, relationship. I use all of it.
Relocating for a company not listed here? The market expertise is the same regardless of where you work. If you're coming to Silicon Valley, Los Gatos and Monte Sereno deserve to be on your list.
I'll walk you through the market, realistic price ranges for your wishlist, and what the buying process looks like in a fast-moving market. No pressure — just information.
I'll connect you with lenders who know this market and can move fast when needed. This step is non-negotiable in a market where homes go pending in 14 days.
I'll schedule a curated, efficient trip — typically 2 days, 8–12 properties — covering the neighborhoods that match your criteria. I'll have conversations with listing agents before we arrive.
When you find the right home, we move immediately. I'll advise on pricing strategy, terms, and how to position your offer to win — including what matters to the specific seller.
I coordinate everything through closing and connect you with trusted local vendors — inspectors, contractors, movers — to make your first months in Los Gatos seamless.
The best conversations happen early — before you're under pressure. Reach out now and let's talk through your situation, your timeline, and what's available in the market right now.
(408) 859-5881 annette95030@gmail.comAvailable by phone, video call, or in person at my Los Gatos office — 410 N. Santa Cruz Ave.