We believe you will truly come alive when you are in the right environment. Where is that place for you? Whether you are buying for the first time or selling your place in order to move into a better situation, we’re ready to help you determine your goals and handle all the details!

 BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:  We hope that by providing you with our credentials, you will have the peace of mind that comes with working with seasoned professionals.

• Consistently in the Top-3 Residential teams in our office
• Top 5% Realtors Silicon Valley, as named by San Jose Magazine
• Over 100 homes sold
• 104% average Sale Price to List Price ratio (i.e. our sellers typically get over the asking price for their home)
• 22-days – average number of days on market for homes we represent
• 80% of our business from repeat and referred clients
• Keller Williams is the fastest growing real estate company in the U.S. and the 3^rd largest!
• Real estate teacher, trainer & mentor – conducting classes for both buyers and sellers as well as other real estate agents.   (See Seminar Schedule link at left.)
• Transaction team with over 70 years combined experience: broker/CEO, two licensed Realtors®, assistant/transaction coordinator, escrow officer, and mortgage broker.
• Specializing in Silicon Valley and the South Bay area (San Mateo to south San Jose)
• Focus on selling for the most money, in the best time frame, with the least hassle.
• Experienced Relocation agent (request us through your company’s relocation department)
• Business Referral Directory: Extensive list of service professionals that we personally know and recommend. (See web link at left)
• Member NAR (National Association of Realtors), CAR (California Association of Realtors), SILVAR (Silicon Valley Association of Realtors), E Women Network San Jose, Buffini & Company business coaching, and Sunnyvale & San Jose-Silicon Valley Chambers of Commerce.

OUR CLIENTS:
Those we take on as clients are a treasure to us.  When you are a client of ours, here is what you can expect as we lead and guide you through the real estate process as a buyer or seller:

1. We listen to your concerns & desires, and seek to understand your vision for the future.
2. We help you identify the potential in every situation & explore possibilities with you.
3. We make best use of all the resources available to achieve your real estate goals.
4. We communicate openly & clearly, giving regular updates.
5. We use excellent project management to get it done—making sure you achieve your predetermined goals.

What sets us apart is not what we do but how we do real estate. http://www.WeCareWhereYouLive.com/ 

Bob Lane is a communicating, guiding leader. Bob leads the team and focuses on working with sellers, helping them get the best price for their properties.  He also serves our clients by teaching educational workshops on Home Selling, Buying and other topics.  For current class schedule, see link at left.

In His Words: One reason I entered the real estate business is because I love helping people move forward to reach their goals. In fact, my life mission statement is “To Impact and Improve the Lives of Others.” Real Estate fits perfectly. Our clients find that we really do care how things turn out for them. Of course, getting the best financial deal is critical. But, achieving real estate goals is about much more than the just the money. We go to great lengths to guide our clients through the process, educating them along the way, and ensuring they end up with an overall “win” outcome.

Dana Raines is a caring, educating guide. Dana is a buyer specialist, and her knowledge of the current buying market climate, neighborhoods, and schools is exhaustive. Dana is exceptionally skilled at listening and serves our client by paying attention to their verbal and non-verbal expressions of what they are looking for in their next home. She is a master at matching buyers to the perfect home. She also is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and is able to help our newly retired and elderly clients with a variety of services.

In Her  Words: I love working with people and I am passionate about Real Estate. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a level of knowledge and service that will allow them to fulfill the dream of owning their ideal home. “Knowledge is power” and I work hard to educate my clients and friends not only on what to expect when they are ready to buy and/or sell their property, but what is going on in the market and changes they can expect over the coming months and years

Favian Chavez is a detail oriented administrative and marketing specialist. His attention to systems and processes along with his background in economics make him uniquely prepared to serve our clients by handling all the back-office and transaction activity. 

FOR SELLERS:
We help our sellers net the highest price possible using this formula: Property Preparation + Accurate List Pricing + Negotiation = Highest Net Possible! We specialize in smooth transactions – handling all the details and communicating next steps throughout the process.

FOR BUYERS:
Do you know where you want to live and why? Our unique Compass Lifestyle interview process helps you define what type of home would best suit your interests, hobbies, and goals—and the way you live. Then, once we find the home that works for you, we negotiate for you to get the right price, right terms & repairs you need…all the while communicating next steps & handling all the details. If you'd like to have your own web account for searching properties and saving them, see links at left. First time home buyers: Today’s market has surfaced some great options for you and we have our finger on the pulse. To attend our upcoming workshop (see link at left) or for questions you have, call 408-827-9009 or 650-248-8745.

FOR INVESTORS:
Silicon Valley has not seen such a great environment for investing for many, many years. Interest rates are low & many areas’ prices have fallen 50% making it prime time for getting a good deal. In addition to helping negotiate, we will project manage your transaction, taking the stress out of the equation for you.

FOR CLIENTS IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY:
Are you unsure of whether you will be able to remain in your home? Contact us right away. We can review options with you of 1) How to keep your home and 2) If you will be unable to keep it--how to sell it before foreclosure, in order to reduce the negative impact to your credit: 408-316-0714 (Also, see link at left for more information.)

EDUCATION:

Bob Lane: M.A. in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College and B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from University of Kansas

• Prior Career History: Data Warehousing Manager for Intuit, QA Director for Instill Corporation, IT Professional, U.S. Air Force officer
• Personal interests: wine, hiking/camping, reading, dancing

Bob lives in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, California. He has previously lived in Menlo Park, Mountain View & Sunnyvale…as well as Chicago, Kansas, Georgia, Boston, and Germany.

Dana Raines: B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University.

• Prior Career History: Multi-Line Insurance Appraiser; Executive Assistant
• Personal interests: hiking/walking, reading, my dog, spending time with friends.

Dana currently lives in Santa Clara with her dog, Lexi. She has previously lived in San Francisco and in southern California.

Favian Chavez: B.A. in Economics from San Jose State University.

• Prior Career History:
• Personal interests: soccer, weight lifting, classic literature and spending time with friends.

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