I just sold my father's home in Willow Glenn with Gustavo Gonzalez. The home needed a cosmetic refresh inside and out. Gustavo had many great contractor referrals who painted, updated light fixtures, replaced bathroom fixtures, updated the landscaping and even repaired foundation cracks. He helped coordinate resulting in everything taking less than 2 weeks to transform the house. Gustavo was always punctual, outgoing and had a positive attitude even when things did not go as planned. He held an open house over a weekend and we received multiple offers over the asking price the following Monday. We closed escrow after only a couple of days! I greatly appreciate Gustavo's manner and how his energy made everything smooth and quick. I feel grateful for having met him and his amazing breadth of experience. I would strongly recommend him to others. I have experience buying and selling two other homes in California but this experience has been by far the most pleasant experience I have had. read more

My husband and I met Gustavo Gonzalez by referral when we decided to purchase a home. Gustavo made a house visit and listened to what we were looking for in a home. We ended up looking at many homes over a year's time and Gustavo always made it a point to explain inspections and disclosures in great detail. He was extremely patient in listening to our concerns and questions. Gustavo is all about empowering buyers and often offers ideas on how we could save money on upgrades and home maintenance. He is connected in the industry so he knows just about anyone for whatever need you may have. Fast forward a year later and we closed on our first family home. He negotiated an amazing deal and truly had our best interests at heart. Do not hesitate to work with Gustavo if you are looking for a trustworthy, PATIENT and knowledgeable realtor! read more

Just closed on my first home using Gustavo Gonzalez as my realtor. I have nothing but the best things to say about his services. When purchasing in one of the most competitive markets in the United States Like silicon valley, you need to have the right people in your team. He is very organized and looks out for the best interest of his clients. There was times where I was frustrated and wanted to offer way more just to get into a home. Gustavo would make the proper CMA's ensure we were making a competitive offer while protecting us from over paying. I look forward to working with Gustavo in the next few years to purchase our second home and will recommend to all my friends and family. read more

Wow, I finally found a property manager that has passion and excitement for his clients and representation. Gustavo was ready from start in finding a renter for our property. He had the ad out and a list of renters responded and the property within days. A contract was signed and the renters moved in within the month. Gustavo was in contact throughout the process and we feel we could not have made a better decision. Property managers I have used in the past in California and Washington were only interested in getting the monthly check and not watching out for my interest. I give Gustavo 5 stars which I rarely do. Good job Gustavo read more

We had a few options in mind when searching for a realtor, but when I saw a listing by Gustavo that caught my attention due to the quality of marketing, I called him for a quick chat. Gustavo made it clear we didn't need to waste our time calling anyone else. Even our neighbors who sold their home using a high-profile agent said if they had to do it again, they would have chosen Gustavo because they didn't get the personal attention they expected to receive! From beginning to end, Gustavo exceeded our expectations. He listens, he's professional, he is well connected in the community, extremely knowledgeable about real estate in general and specifically the East Foothills, will protect you as if you're his family, and will get you the most return on investment possible on your property. It was an added bonus that he is simply a nice guy and was always there for us when we needed him and had questions. Basically, we did EVERYTHING Gustavo suggested to get the best deal selling our home of 18+ years, and he delivered!! We are confident we got significantly more for our house because of his expertise and knowledge and are very appreciative of everything he did for us. read more

Gustavo Gonzalez gave us excellent service in getting our home sold in only a few months. A quick sale was important, with the home market getting shaky as interest rates went up. So Gustavo managed a quick and very well done staging of the house, put the house on the market, got the word out to realtors and and to the public, and started running open houses himself, all done very quickly and efficiently. When an offer was made, the potential buyers had second thoughts, probably because of the volatile housing market. Gustavo skillfully held their hands, brought them back to the table, and, ultimately brokered a successfully closed sale of our San José home! read more

If you need a realtor who will work with you and make sure you get the house you always wanted, there is no one better than Gustavo Gonzalez. Gustavo Gonzalez represented me when I purchased my home in San Jose, CA.. I was taking my time looking trying to get a really good deal, and Gustavo stuck with me the whole time. When I finally found the house I wanted he helped me with everything I needed to get the paperwork done and answered my typical flurry of a 1,001 questions. We were 80% through the process of buying the house when an amazing deal on a short sale came up, it was my dream house. Even after all the time Gustavo had put into the deal, he helped me navigate the process of pulling back my offer and helped me put a new offer in on the short sale. Like most short sales, the process took months for the bank to approve the sale, but Gustavo stuck with me the whole time. Gustavo was on top of everything and kept me updated at all times. Gustavo has also represented 2 different members of my family to purchase their homes in the bay area, both of them have had nothing but good things to say. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the bay area. read more

Gustavo was recommended by a close friend who said that he was completely honest; that sold us. In addition, we found him to be very knowledgeable regarding our area, experienced, thorough, and communicative. He offered us advice on what would help sell the house while allowing us to pick and choose what to implement. We acted on most of his recommendations and in return received many offers well above the listing price. We are so grateful and heartily recommend Gustavo to anyone looking to sell their home. read more

Gustavo made the purchase of our home very easy and painless. He always knew exactly who to contact to get the answers we needed, often times from his cell phone right after we asked him our question. If there was a hold-up in the process he would aggressively seek out answers. The home he helped us purchase was a bank-owned foreclosure which comes with multiple unique circumstances. Gustavo had no problem helping us navigate through all the confusion. He was always available to us to address any concerns or answer any questions we had and even walked us through what to expect in terms of monthly payments to be sure this was the right financial decision for us. We met Gustavo when my sister purchased her first home. Gustavo was the selling broker and he made a great impression on my sister, my parents who were helping my sister through the purchase, and me even though he was not my sister's broker for that sale. Since then, Gustavo has been and continues to be the first call we make when we are considering a new real estate endeavor. read more

If you're even remotely considering buying a home, Gustavo is your guy! Honestly I can't say enough good things about how we met and the entire process, but let me itemize a bit: - he is always, and I mean even when he's busy or on vacation, always available to talk, just pick up the phone - complimentarily, he is always proactively emailing or calling you with updates and further information - all documents are handled securely and electronically through a proper third-party document review and signing company (I have to say, this is a big requirement for me) - he WILL fight the good fight for you because his entire process revolves around making sure you, the buyer (or seller) are happy I know it seems like I'm just another happy customer leaving a boilerplate 5-star review because indeed, I am happy, and I even feel I've made a new friend. Gustavo always stands by his word and follows through, and you really couldn't ask for more when you're making the biggest financial decision of your life. If you have one RE agent/broker in your phone, this is the guy you want. A little more background on my deal: I called Gustavo about a rental randomly off Zillow. Unfortunately he had just rented it out so he asked me point-blank, "Why don't you consider buying?". I explained how I had super cold feet given the real estate market rebound and how I did NOT want to get into something over-priced just for the sake of doing it 'now', but he invited me to his office anyways and I agreed we could sit down and see what's actually on the market and superficially review my finances. Frankly, I still wasn't sure I could pull it off (down payment would be too much) but G gave me the confidence to look further and find all the money I could to make this happen. We settled on a realistic budget and started watching the market. Fast forward 1 week and I'd picked out my perfect new home, listed at a slightly higher price than we both thought was realistic for the area. Now mind you, this place is about 90 miles from his office, so I figured it would be one of those things where he refers me to a friend in the business to handle an out-of-town inquiry. Nope, Gustavo hopped on the phone immediately and setup a viewing with the listing agent, basically just saying, "Go check it out, if you like it, we'll move on it.". Needless to say I was extremely excited, propelled by Gustavo's confidence without question. He would later join me to visit the property on several occasions, even taking the time to inspect alongside the home inspectors, asking important questions I would never have thought of, and generally bringing me up from total newb to savvy buyer. For that knowledge transfer I am eternally grateful. In the end, we got the place for a sweet deal under listing price (the area allows for more of a buyer's market) and while G is used to working on seller's market type deals in the bay area right now, he flipped into buyer's mode without hesitation. The sellers ended up paying for everything in the closing pretty much, sans the inspections which I paid for (and wanted to do so). During this process he referred me to his preferred lender and I was able to get financed and close in 21 days! I had a time limit to meet (rental I was in was being sold) and G made it happen. Now I've never bought a house before, but Gustavo explained everything down to the tiniest detail and in ways that anyone could understand and be at ease with, so again, the confidence assistance he can provide by way of his expertise is just second to none. You will not be left in the dark, and you will not go wanting for more information on any of the various home-buying topics/steps. In the end I couldn't be more pleased with Gustavo's expertise and treatment of me and this deal, all the while concurrently handling 2-3 other deals. Indeed I do feel like I made a new friend in the bay area. Thanks again Gustavo!! read more

I've worked with Gustavo on several transactions over the years. Gustavo's a true professional and goes above and beyond to ensure the transaction flows smoothly. He moves very quickly to address any issues or concerns along the way, which are bound to come up when buying or selling real estate. He's a great person who is very easy to work with, which is what I've enjoyed most. I'm confident you'll be happy with the level of service he offers. read more

In 2010 Gustavo Gonzalez represented me as my real estate agent for my first house purchase. The house I purchased was a short sale thus it took much more patience and time then a normal house purchase would take. We had to wait on the sellers banks. Gustavo was excellent he paid great attention to detail and definitely gave me some great insight about being a home owner. During the whole process Gustavo kept me updated in a timely fashion. Gustavo was recommended to me by my father who has used Gustavo's real estate knowledge multiple times. My brother is currently utilizing Gustavo Gonzalez as his real estate agent. Gustavo has a great personal touch. He provided a great knowledgeable work ethic backed by wonderful social skills that are lacking with other agents and people in general. read more

Lucky Sonja! Unfortunately for us, Gustavo runs other businesses and has many family obligations that prevented him from providing detailed customer service for us. When we brought our concerns to his attention, he made no apologies. Up front he promised undivided attention, but he lost interest quickly. Oh, and he talks A LOT. He's one of those wannabe types that walks around with his bluetooth in his ear all the time - except when we first interviewed him of course. That would have been a deal breaker for me. Bottom line, he's a showman who doesn't know the East Foothills as well as he thinks. He turned a stressful time in our lives more stressful. I should have used yelp when searching for a realtor instead of listening to the testimonials of his business associates. read more

Gustavo did a fantastic job. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. I would definitely recommend him!

Gustavo Gonzalez and I have worked together on numerous transactions. He is prompt and on time for appointments, returns calls and emails fast, and is extremely pleasant to work with and we enjoy his newsletters quarterly. I recommend him to anyone selling or buying a home. He also knows about investment properties and short sales as well as Valley View Properties does property management. His areas of expertise are in Santa Clara County (Calif) read more

I am a commercial property owner and developer so I am very selective when it comes to using a residential Real Estate Broker. I have purchased three (3) homes using Gustavo as my broker and have been very satisfied with his performance with each of the purchases. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the real estate industry and continues to try an increase his knowledge by staying current on all the latest changes in the industry. I would highly recommend Gustavo to any person looking for a very professional Real Estate Broker, particularly if you are a first time buyer or seller who needs an agent that can professionally assist you with any transaction. read more

Fantastic rental experience. Gustavo is (by far) the best landlord I've ever worked with. He's extremely responsive and resolves any issues that arise quickly. On a very personal level, Gustavo went far beyond the role of a landlord and developed into a true friend during the course of my lease. I had a significant life event occur that really rocked my emotional state for several months. On many occasions, Gustavo would show up just to check in on me and offer support, which was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Valley View Properties and working with Gustavo. read more

Gustavo was recommended by a family friend. We also interviewed 4 other realtors. The reasons we chose him over the others were, we liked that he was straight forward and knowledgeable about the area. He gave us an honest, realistic assessment of the market and didn't over promise. We felt the others told us they could sell the house at a much higher price than even the area comps just to get the listing. He also gave us prudent advice on what to do to the house to help sell it quickly. He was pragmatic about what would give us the biggest bang for our buck which we believe helped us get multiple offers at above our asking price. We trusted him completely to manage the inspections and subcontractors and he kept us up to date on the progress. In addition, I appreciated Gustavo patiently answering all of our questions and walking us through the process as this was our first time selling a house. In the end, we sold the house for well above asking price and in a short period of time. read more

We had two lots of raw land that we wanted to sell. We called various agents and described the properties and got little encouragement about the prospects of a sale. However, when we called Gustavo Gonzalez, Owner/Broker of Valley View Properties, we found a hard-working and dedicated agent. He told us up front about the problems of selling raw land, helped us market it and gave us realistic advice about the sale. I can truly say that he was with us every step of the way. It was not an easy sale. He really worked for this one. I do not think that anyone else could have done more. He found a buyer, dealt with the unavoidable delays and finished the deal. We found him to be easy to deal with, impeccably honest, and he was always available to answer questions and deal with problems. End of the story, we sold the land and got paid. We feel like we got a good deal and we know that our buyer got a good deal. Gustavo will be our choice for any future real estate deals and we highly recommend him. read more

I've known the owner of Valley View Properties, Gustavo Gonzalez, for over 10 years. He has helped my family and many friends in more ways than just selling our house or finding a house for us to buy. I have all positive personal experiences with Gustavo buying and selling for us and for four of our friends. The result of all of those encounters has been a quick sale of a house at a top price and/or the purchase of the "perfect" house at a great price. When we purchased our current home, he helped us to successfully navigate a complicated financing situation and difficulties with the tenants. He approached each situation with compassion, patience and an open mind to what the person's needs are first and foremost ... he has freely given advice without pushing his agenda. He has the same persona he does when working with the community or his family - he listens, he shares, he takes action to assist. Although some might call him stubborn ... when he makes up his mind to do something, it gets done, and he gets it done right. He is always polite and reasonable, and he shows tremendous appreciation for his family, co-workers, and community members. I am constantly amazed at how he seems able to balance his family life, his professional life, and his community volunteer life since he puts 100% of himself into each endeavor. read more