We recently listed our home with Janelle (and the Boyenga Team) and they successfully closed what was (unnecessarily) a long and complex process. I want to begin by sharing that I was almost skeptical of the role played by real-estate agents these days since prospective buyers rely disproportionately on real-estate apps for discovering, analyzing, and managing the homes that they are interested in. Janelle and her team convinced us otherwise, and how. They began with a very detail-oriented and systematic approach to the process but at the same time were extremely personal and fully involved with the smallest of items. On staging and listing (where they managed everything around our schedules and requirements), they were able to attract dozens of tours and multiple offers. We picked what seemed like the least risk (although not the highest) offer but it did not complete for the most absurd reasons. Nonetheless, Janelle helped coordinate the second offer and through to the last step, was always personally engaged and involved to see it through. There are too many finer aspects to this experience and Janelle and the Boyenga Team went above and beyond all expectations we had. I highly recommend Janelle and the Boyenga Team for their extensive real-estate experience, extremely skilled negotiation, and truly personal involvement with each of their clients. Selling (or buying) a home is one of the most important things you would do and you want the best team by your side - the Boyenga team is precisely that. read more

Krystal Pung - Real Estate Agent on the Boyenga Team If we could give Krystal 20 stars on here, we would! Krystal was AMAZING throughout every step of the process in selling our condo and buying our beautiful new home in Willow Glen. On the selling side, she was wonderful from the moment she walked in, immediately taking control and doing everything to ensure that our property was ready for showing. And incredibly, she made it all happen within a week! After just one open house weekend, she had the property sold by the following Wednesday, brilliantly negotiating a price so far above anything we'd imagined that at first we couldn't believe it! We thought we couldn't be more pleased... until it came to the buying side... because then it only got better. We demanded lots of her attention, but she was always available --anytime we needed her -- and we do mean ANYtime. Even when we texted her at 1:00am with questions about a property (not expecting an answer until the next morning), she would answer right away. She made property showings happen immediately, she was smart and savvy in advising us on making offers, and she was unfailingly supportive and positive in helping us navigate the roller coaster that is the current real estate world. We don't know what we would have done without her. Now, happily ensconced in our perfect Willow Glen home -- the one we'd always dreamed of, with every feature on our list, for the price we needed -- we just look back and thank goodness Krystal was there. She worked so hard to help us get here, got us a wonderful deal, and helped make all of this possible. Thank you, Krystal! We'd like to put our highest recommendation out there for this fabulous lady who has been more than just our real estate agent, but a coach, psychologist, cheerleader, confidant, and friend throughout the entire process. read more

Working with Eric and Janelle had been a wonderful experience. When my wife and I decided to sell our residence in Palo Alto last year, we interviewed a multitude of agents before deciding to work with the Boyenga team. We felt that they were a very knowledgeable and experienced team, and fully understood our need and goals. Throughout the preparation, launch, sales, and post sales stages, the Boyenga team were very attentive to every detail and, with weekly conference calls and regular emails, always kept us up-to-date on the progress. During the prep stage, they were able to control the improvement budget, monitor the work, and their recommendation proved to be worthwhile investment. The marketing strategy designed and introduced by Eric was impressive, and the time and effort put into the sales drive, including weekly open house and sales calls to agents, were extensive. Even though we all know that late in a year is not always the optimal time for real estate transactions, and 2019 was even more so, the Boyenga team was able to deliver a great transaction with satisfactory return for our investment, which further gave evidence to their skills and determination. After all, in a hot season, anybody can sell a house in Palo Alto. We were very happy that we chose The champion team. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Darcy and Bobby while renovating and selling a house in the bay area. I have sold a number of houses across the country, and this team was by far the most proactive and professional of any that I have ever worked with. There were several strategic decisions that had to be made, and they advised me correctly on every one of them. Once on the market, the house sold in a matter of weeks for more than the asking price. Their understanding of the market in these uncertain times was remarkable. What made it even more incredible was that I no longer live in California and had to sell the house long-distance. Darcy and Bobby are consummate professionals, and I feel extremely fortunate to have found them! read more

Once we met Eric and Janelle, we new immediately we wanted to have them sell our home. They provided many options and were very open and honest in their recommendations, but in the end they let us know it was our decision. We agreed with all of their recommendations and in the end, they were right. Eric's analytics of the neighborhood, pricing, and potential buyers were invaluable, and Janelle's overall command of the listing and selling process were exceptional. Selling a home can be a stressful and emotional process, but with Eric and Janelle they made it a calm, non-hectic, and an enjoyable time. The outcome of the sale also exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend Eric, Janelle and their team enough. I would definitely use them again. read more

We presented Darcy with a super hard challenge: We needed to buy a home in Mountain View within 2 to 3 months, ideally in our same zip code (close to downtown) and we did not have unlimited resources. On top of all of that, we were first-time buyers. Darcy taught us a lot about the market and helped us find the perfect place for us. Once we locked the deal, she supervised the escrow and made sure we had a good lender and everything necessary to finish on time. After that, she helped us find a contractor in less than 3 weeks so that we had a crew renovating the place as soon as we got the keys. The crew finished with impeccable results within only 3 weeks, which meant we accomplished our goal of spending New Years in our very own home, a beautiful condo only 8-mins walking from Castro street! I can't say enough about Darcy! My husband and I called her the unicorn agent! read more

Can't say enough good things about Janelle and Eric! From the time we first started working with them, they were continuously on the ball - both finding ways to maximize the sale of our house in Mountain View, and at the same time, taking into consideration our situation and wishes. Everything from the market research, house prep, dealing with those unforeseen pesky issues, and marketing were impeccable. And when it came down to timing and strategy on the actual sale week, we were very happily overwhelmed with what they were able to accomplish. Thank you so much Janelle & Eric! read more

I worked with Denise from the Boyenga team and I am really happy with the sale of my condo. The process was very straight forward and she was very responsive to my questions and concerns. read more

It's unfortunate when buyers and sellers comes off as to busy to care, too arrogant to listen or too eager to coerce you into purchasing a home that you're just not into. Janelle Boyenga unprofessional make me queasy, her ultimatums and the way she belittle her clients. For example make you feel guilty about a small budget. You are a realtor to this day is from clients that purchase 800k homes and not million dollars home. This realtor is oblvious to want her clients want. Janelle is slow in returning calls and procrastinate in the midst of negotiations. A bad realtor in my book. You never release any personal information. An experience realtor should only disclose your offer and terms of financing. read more

Don't be tempted to hire the mega star "top producer" realtors. They're just machine snatching up every listing they can get and overpricing them. You will find yourself working closely with the agent's assistant instead of Eric or Janelle. But it does make sense that The Boyenga Team have you working with there assistant. Janelle and Eric are toxic. They will talk you out of what you want, making critical comments that you ought to aim lower. Janelle even puts down my home before showing it. Stay away from this team! read more

Dream Team! Full service, knowledgeable, and experienced team that did all the heavy lifting and delivered great results. The Janelle and Eric Boyenga team were so fun and pleasant to work with when we sold our SJ home. The house was on the market for just under a week, over 10K views on Zillow & Redfin, packed open house over the weekend, 58 offers over asking, and 4 top offers negotiated. Throughout the preparation, launch, sales, and post sales stages, the Boyenga team were very attentive to and kept us informed. read more

My sincerest advice is not to work with this team.They are highly unprofessional, telling you one thing, but then turning the words around. GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING. They are complete turncoats who will sucker you out of a commission split deal they've verbally agreed to, if it's not in writing. As realtors they are highly unprofessional and dealing with them has left a bitter taste in our mouth and tens of thousands of dollars less in our wallet. My advice: Save yourself a lot of hassle and look elsewhere for higher quality realtors. --An unhappy former client read more

n Bay Area real estate, where the stakes are so high, this is the one area not to cut corners. In our case, we feel very lucky to have found that highly experienced, organized, and straight-talking realtor, and we have no doubt that she is very professional and warm hearted and going out of her way to help. Very responsible and her expertise, hard work, and friendship has led us to the best possible outcome. read more

Janelle and Eric helped us sell our old home and buy our new one. They are a fantastic team - professional, personable, knowledgeable and excellent management of the entire process. Eric helped us tour tons of homes and provided excellent insight about each neighborhood. Janelle helped us manage the sale of our home and was communicating with us all along the way. We felt we could completely trust they had our best interest at heart. For example, advising us against bad neighborhoods and busy streets. They negotiated a phenomenal deal on our new home - we couldn't believe it! Now we live in our dream home thanks to them. I would gladly recommend them to anyone! It is no wonder they received all the awards they have - they truly are as amazing as their accolades! read more

We were fortunate to work with Paula on the Boyenga team and she helped us buy a home in the Blossom Hill area. Throughout the whole process, she was fantastic! We couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out. Paula knows most of the real estate agents in the area and we felt she added a lot of value through her excellent negotiating skills when we were buying our home. She's always reachable through phone, texting, and email which worked so well for us. Sometimes it's nice to just be able to quickly call someone, but most of our correspondence was over email. She's so knowledgeable about the area and was able to comment about where the best places to live are for the money and where we should steer clear from. In addition to finding a home, Paula has been a great asset to have because we wanted to remodel a few things and she has a long list of great plumbers, flooring, general contractors, etc. Overall, we had a great experience working with Paula and we highly recommend her and the rest of her team when purchasing a home in his crazy silicon valley market. read more

Jena Bebleh from the Boyenga Team worked as my agent in the purchase of a single-family home in Morgan Hill. Jena's kindness combined with her extensive knowledge and professionalism made the home buying experience enjoyable. I have purchased several pieces of real estate over the years and never have I have the level of attention to detail or an agent who could answer questions clearly and concisely. Furthermore, Jena is an adept negotiator and was able to secure an incredible deal, which saved me a significant amount of money. I highly recommend Jenna and the Boyenga Team for all your real estate needs. -Aly Tamboura read more

We used Eric and Janelle to buy our first house/condo in the hyper Bay Area market in 2005, as well as complete the sale prior to our relocation in 2013. The most important thing that they bring to the table is they understand the market, and how the dynamics change on what seems to be a weekly basis in the bay area. By staying on top of the changing landscape, they are able to best capture the opportunities, and get the most favorable outcomes for their clients. I was stunned at how much action we got on the sale of our condo, and I attribute much of it to Eric and Janelle's work. Our condo sale set the new "comp" for the complex, and there has not been a higher sale in the 9 months since. In terms of the other reviewers... not sure what they were looking for. Janelle has strong opinions, but listens to feedback, stays within budgets, and gives an honest opinion. I did work with their "team" but if there was something important to discuss, I was always able to quickly get to Eric & Janelle. They did great work for us, and let's just say they didn't exactly get rich on our sale given it was a relo with lots of extra overhead... yet they still delivered great results. read more

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Arta is extremely knowledgeable in his field and we learned a lot from him, very responsive and responsible with our needs and goals, he answered all our questions with great detail. Great working with him, and definitely will send him our referrals! read more

Janelle and Eric helped us with buying a house and selling a condo recently. As a buyer's representative, they were knowledgeable and fair. Eric's local knowledge was very helpful during our house search and Janelle was very fair in our dealings with the seller. Also, due to the recent market conditions, Janelle advised us to work with her loan specialist in addition to my own. This was a good advice because we had difficulty closing the loan with our initial loan agent, especially after the appraisal came in well below the purchase price. As a seller's representative, they really helped us stage the condo in the best light possible and get the best price. By the time we listed our condo, two other condos with the same floor plan had come on the market. Both of them sold quickly and one of them even had a better location and even better kitchen re-model than ours. Janelle gave us a lot of good advice on removing clutter, re-arranging the furniture and even timing the open house to avoid any competition. When Janelle and Eric said we may get the highest price in the neighborhood, we didn't believe them. But the final sales price came in at exactly what they had predicted, actually even a few thousand higher. We bought and sold 5 homes in the past. We usually interview a few agents before we hire one. Janelle and Eric were the first agents we talked to and we chose not to look any further. We'd rate Janelle and Eric as the one of the best agents that we have ever worked with. read more

My wife and I recently sold a home in Campbell. We used the Boyengas for the first time on a recommendation from a friend. They were spot on from the beginning to the end. This process can be tedious if you do not have the right real estate team. They know alot about the details that help get you the most money when selling. They recommended staging which turned out to be even better than my expectations. They even researched the property lines and found the lot to be bigger than we thought. The house was sold on the first weekend in a bad market in Dec. 2011... We received multiple offers and got near asking price. As issues came up during the contingency period they were able to soothe the buyers and keep everything moving forward. We will definitely use them on any future purchases or sales. You would be lucky to work with these true professionals. read more

As a seasoned investor, my expectations of realtors is higher than most ever expect to achieve and yet, the Boyenga Team (all of them!) is the pinnacle of excellence when it comes to buying and selling a home in the bay area! This particular transaction was the delicate selling of my family home that has been in our possession for 42 years. My father had recently passed and my mother was left with the tearful decision of "do I sell or do I hold?" Janelle and Eric were the consummate professionals on all aspects whether it was meeting on short notice, returning texts, and even calling when they were on vacation. During this process, my mom, Marge H, was full of questions about the different aspects of the selling process; staging, inspections, escrow, etc and yet, at all times this team was able to comfort, explain, and satisfy the needs of my mom without ever acting like her concerns where not valid. When the questions start flying, it is important that you have a solid team that is on your side and THE BOYENGA TEAM IS IT! I can not say enough about this team and their entire approach to how they conduct their business! They care, they mean what they say and do it, and often times go above and beyond when others wash their hands of the concerns of someone who has not sold a lot of properties in the past. Whether you are a first time home buyer, an experienced seller with more escrows than you know care to count, I strongly encourage you to consider this team as a VERY QUALIFIED candidate. Not only will you be impressed on the first day, but you continue to be impressed until the last! read more

Janelle and her team assisted me with selling my home in Sunnyvale and here are my lessons: 1. If you wish to get a premium price for your home - HIRE HER! 2. If you need a knowledgeable person that can guide you through the process - HIRE HER! 3. If you are looking for someone to guarantee that your interests are well protected - HIRE HER! 4. If you are looking for someone that tells you Nothing but the truth - HIRE HER! 5. If you are looking for a babysitter that will overpromise by telling you that your shack is a palace - DO NOT HIRE HER! Thanks again to Paula, Daunielle , Eric and the rest of the B team read more

We worked with Brandon Stovall at Compass to help us find our first home! I have been so impressed with his responsiveness and knowledge. Buying a home can be stressful at times, but he is a delight to work with and his fun personality will surely bring a smile to your face and make everything more enjoyable! We highly recommend Brandon and his team to guide you through your home buying or selling process. read more

I've worked with Eric over the last year and can't say enough about him. He is one of the most thoughtful, hard-working, and ethical people in real estate. His record of success speaks for itself. I recommend him and his team without reservation! read more

Janelle, Eric and the entire team were excellent. I love their team approach. Every member has different strengths and capabilities. My sale was quite complicated given we had renters still in a lease and they were not excited about me having to sell the house before the lease was up. Janelle and the team handled this situation beautifully and with kindness and respect. They stayed on it under difficult circumstances. They got me a great price without doing a single open house or staging. The house was full of renter furniture and boxes and they still managed to get me a great price. I was happy with how responsive they were. A special call out to Paula who kept things moving when others on the team were busy or on vacation. I highly recommend the Boyenga team! read more

Pros: experienced, knowledgeable about Sunnyvale real estate, friendly, responsive, flexible, great references to household services Cons: none that I experienced Darcy sold my house in Sunnyvale this summer in September just as the market was starting to soften. I had interviewed The Boyenga Team several years ago when I was considering selling then but changed my mind when I looked at some issues if I sold at that time - like capital gains tax. What I liked about their company when I interviewed them was their responsiveness even though I was unsure if I would even sell my Sunnyvale house. Darcy & Eric took time to visit my mother's house that I inherited to help decide whether to sell her house or mine. When I re-evaluated my circumstances this summer, I didn't bother to interview anyone else since Darcy, Janelle, and the Boyenga Team seemed much better than the other agents previously interviewed. Their knowledge of Sunnyvale market, their flexibility, their resources like staging companies, their understanding of what technology is useful to market and determine prices were all superior to the other agents. I also liked that both Darcy and Janelle were flexible and worked with me without dictating orders on what needed to be done. My house had a very upscale remodel 10 years ago, so I needed only to do cosmetic updates to it. Also, I had lived in it for almost 40 years, and as a professional designer, I had put so much care into all the upgrades that it was hard to let go. Darcy was very empathetic to my situation reasoning with me when I needed it, but not forcing me into anything I didn't want to do. I disagreed with a few of Janelle's suggestions, but none of Darcy's. Janelle suggested painting all the woodwork white, but to me, the cost was prohibitive versus what I thought it would bring to the sale of the house. However, I chose to do much more landscaping than what Janelle recommended. I felt because there were 4 new upscale homes listed on my block that I was in competition with, mine had to look as manicured as theirs. I don't know if I got my money back on the cost, but it made me happy that I was passing my home of many years to the new owners in pristine condition. Despite my differences with Janelle, she was easy to work with and fun to know. In the end, I didn't quite get the price I thought my house was worth, but market was going down and I didn't have the financial resources to wait until next spring so I took a bid that was over asking and was within reason of properties recently sold. The Boyenga team has years of experience and know what they're doing. Overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Darcy or to hire the Boyenga Team again. read more

Brandon and the team made my home purchasing process stress free, transparent, and even pleasant. Despite the fact transaction being challenging in multiple ways, Brandon handled it very well with his excellent communication as well as professional yet personable approach.  He also works with a very knowledgeable team handling different aspects of the transaction throughout so as a new buyer to the Bay area market, it made me feel at ease. Brandon is a trust worthy person with excellent knowledge, fantastic skills and pleasant to work with. I would use his team in a heartbeat next time for my real estate needs. read more

Janelle and Eric and their whole team were extremely pleasant to work with and very professional, the whole process of selling our home was as smooth as it gets. They know their business and their approach was spot on. read more

I connected with Janelle and Eric regarding some questions about the Real Estate Industry/Market a while back. They were so helpful and attentive even though I didn't own nor was able to buy a property any time soon. They truly care about helping anyone who contacts them! I went on to reach out again and had such a great experience I now work for their team. I recommend them to everyone who needs a contact in the real estate Industry. read more

We recently sold our house in San Jose with the help from Boyenga Team. Janelle and her team were really amazing, easy to communicate with! They helped us facilitate the sale including all work needing to be done and they did everything correctly. We really like the way how they prepared and presented our home. They got us multiple offers within one week and the whole transaction was smooth and successful. Would definitely recommend them!!! read more

Darcy is an amazing realtor. She helped us find our current home and went above and beyond what can be expected. She helped us navigate the sometimes stressful experience of purchasing a home and she was always able to explain all nuances of the deal. We wholeheartedly recommend her. read more

Eric & Janelle Boyenga lead a highly qualified team of real estate professionals, providing excellent knowledge and service to buyers and sellers. I've had the pleasure of working with them over the last several years and continue to be impressed at their knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market. They consistently advise buyers and sellers to consider many options to reach their goals. Smart, hardworking, and full of integrity. I would recommend the Boyenga Team to anyone considering buying or selling a home. read more

The Boyenga team clearly stood out over others when we were interviewing realtors to execute our property sale, and they did not disappoint us. Eric and Janelle displayed great grasp of the local market, and fully do justice to the nerd tag they claim. They presented a practical, not over the top, assessment of the current market situation which turned out to be absolutely correct. They also have a great team which maintains same level of expertise and professionalism. I want to specifically mention Paula who was very patient with all my requests. I was initially hesitant to talk to anyone else other than Eric or Janelle but Paula was completely in lockstep with the progress and was very diligent and patient in following up on whatever it took to get the house staged as well as any items I needed to be addressed along the way, however minor they were. We always felt we were in good hands. Key points for us in a good realtor are (1) Having grasp of where the market is heading in the short term (2) Clear communication and ability to listen (3) Trust (4) No hardsell when it comes to making decisions about the sale (and there are many items where one needs to make decisions in the process) but at the same time give advice that I can use (5) Negotiation skills. Our final sale price is a testament of that Boyenga team came through on all of this. There are all kinds of realtors out there. You will not go wrong with the Boyenga team read more

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Janelle and Eric during the preparation of selling our home in Sunnyvale. I interviewed several realtors and selected them because of their professionalism, honesty, market/real-estate knowledge and the overall way they treated us. Overall it was a pleasure working with them & I would highly recommend them for selling your home! read more

It was a pleasure working with the Boyenga team! We are so happy with our new home and they made sure that the entire experience would be smooth for us. Even after the sale was closed, we had their support every step of the way. Highly highly recommended! read more

I was referred to the Boyenga Group by a friend who is in real estate and they did not disappoint. Janelle is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with. She delivered on everything and made the selling process extremely easy and painless. Janelle was fantastic throughout the entire process and did a great job of explaining everything. Janelle was also able to take care of everything that was needed to sell our home. We sold our home that we've been living in for 25 years and as you could imagine, the home needed some things to be done to make it presentable. not only did Janelle provide insight and guidance on what things to do to make the home presentable, but she was also able to do it all within our budget. Janelle had all of the necessary connections from painters to stagers to cleaners, gardeners etc. This made it incredibly easy for us. Janelle was able to get us top dollar for our home and was able to close it all within 2 weeks. I highly recommend working with the Boyenga Group. Thanks! read more

If I had just one word to describe Janelle, it would be phenomenal. Janelle was kind, thorough, efficient and so easy to work with. We listed our home, received multiple offers above the asking price, AND closed escrow within a month. The process could not have been any smoother and we could not be any happier. Thank you so much, Janelle! read more

Eric and Janelle helped me sell my home in San Jose, and it could not have gone any better. The entire process was streamlined, and they handled all of the heavy lifting, including hooking me up with a stager and contractors who did a bang up job. They stayed on top of everything, and we got an amazing price in a surprisingly quick time. I cannot recommend team Boyenga highly enough. read more

Excellent team, we met Eric Boyenga and Paula Wells and decided to go with them right away. We needed to sell our home asap, it was off market listing and we got the price we asked for. We bought a new home out of the state and wanted to move away. It was a smooth transaction, Paula was outstanding, would return phone calls right away;she would go out of her way to assist and help, she is the real deal she works hard for her clients. Eric was helpful to refer us to Wells Fargo and we got a loan until we were able to sell our home. read more