San Jose, 95136
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Sandy Albanese and Jennifer Oldham | Oldham Group
Sandy Albanese
Silicon Valley Specialist
Understanding the importance of a client relationship and working exceptionally hard for her clients is what Sandy strives for. She dedicates all her efforts and attention solely to her client’s needs. Sandy is a hard worker and a tough negotiator when it comes to getting her clients the best deal whether buying or selling a home. She is a Bay Area native and makes it a point to understand and stay knowledgeable in an ever-changing market. She understands the local housing market and has a great interest in architecture. Sandy believes that knowledge is power and pays attention to the granular details of her client’s needs. Self-motivated and driven with honesty and integrity, Sandy enjoys problem-solving and has the tenacity to
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get the job done. With the Oldham Group she is able to offer a full spectrum of client support from administration help, marketing tools, contractor recommendations and concierge service to support every aspect of your needs. When she is not working, Sandy enjoys traveling, exercising, going to the beach, and being with family and friends.
My Team
Jennifer and Andrew Oldham
Team Leaders
We understand a home is much more than where you rest your head at night. A home can be a lifetime of memories, an escape from stress, a feeling of security and love, and often a home represents the most significant financial asset of a family. Understanding the importance of a home is our job and our lifetime careers. It is our duty and our aspirations to see your transaction is not only as stress-free as possible but is a financially savvy move for you and your family. Compass and our team have innovated great programs like Compass Concierge, a program where we ensure your home achieves the highest price through cosmetic renovations. Beautifying your home will get the attention to attract the most buyers. And we do this with no points and costs, and we advance the expenses of this renovations at no cost to you. We do this because we want you to capture the equity you have earned over the years. Our team is very proud to have helped families realize their dream homes, start their real estate journeys, and transition to their next great life adventures.
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From start to finish, you will be in capable hands, ensuring each detail is mastered. Trusted home improvement vendors and integral team members provide concierge service, while Andrew and Jennifer provide personal service and expert attention. Warmly embracing your real estate challenges, considerately guiding you through the process, systematically tackling each step, and responsively delivering your every need with calming confidence.
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About The Oldham Group
The Oldham Group is a Collective of talented agents, staff, and support, led by Andrew and Jennifer Oldham - Founding Agents for Compass. Having closed over $1 Billion in sales volume during their career, Andrew and Jennifer lead a team that has substantially increased its business year over year while covering the expansive Silicon Valley, San Francisco Peninsula, and Monterey Peninsula real estate market. Because their agents have been selected based on their hyper-local expertise, they confidently represent a vast coverage area with in-depth knowledgeacross Monterey Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco Peninsula. With over 85 years of combined real estate expertise in marketing, law, title, design, and escrow, they provide their clients talents and expertise unparalleled in the California market. Combining their knowledge and experience with their love and passion for residential real estate, local expertise, exceptional marketing, personal service and the backing of the nation’s best luxury brokerage, Compass, they will prove to you the Oldham Group difference.
We let our clients do the talking.
Sandy is great. She did beyond what an agent would do. We lived out of state. I only mailed her the keys. She took care of everything for us. She picked the flooring materials and the color of the walls for our remodeling process. Her contractors did 1/3 of the price for everything comparing what other companies have asked for. She is friendly, hard worker, very responsive, and understandable. Cannot be happier with her.
SELLER
Sandy was perfect in every way. She had a very good knowledge of the local market. She was very kind and friendly apart from being great at her job. She always gave us good advice but at the same time she would listen to the things we suggested and supported us very well. We had quite a few last minute glitches with new issues coming up at our house that needed to be fixed before open house and she was always accommodative and had a sense of humor about it. In fact, the people who were in her network doing the fixing, staging etc. were equally professional. We loved working with Sandy as while house selling is a stressful environment, it does not have to give you a heart attack in the process :) And Sandy understood that and shared inputs and made the entire selling process seamless.
SELLER
I just closed on a sale with Sandy and she is a dream to work with! From the listing preparation to the close of escrow, Sandy works diligently and always has my best interest at heart. Within a day of listing on the market, Sandy managed to get 2 very strong preemptive offers for me, both well exceeded my expectations. Sandy negotiated with the buyer to make sure that we took the highest offer with the best terms. The transaction was a tough one due to some unforeseen issues, but I'm so grateful that Sandy was always there for me to look out for my best interest and to help me figure out the best solution. We finally closed on the sale and I couldn’t have done it without Sandy!
SELLER
Marketing your home
At The Oldham Group, we put an emphasis on modern marketing, taking a multi-pronged approach to the digital promotion of your property. This starts with a professional property website to properly showcase your home to interested buyers online.
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The first thing we do before marketing is Identify the buyer persona. For example, a Silicon Valley engineer with a net worth of $3M who likes mountain biking and comic-con. Then, we create marketing that will attract that buyer persona to your lising.
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PROPERTY WEBSITE
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Withapropertywebsite,werunwebsitetrafficadsthrough FacebookandInstagramtodrivevisitorstothepage.These adsrunforthedurationofthelistingandareupdatedwith statuschangessuchas“ComingSoon”,“JustListed”,and “PriceReduction”.Belowisanexample:
Withapropertywebsite,werunwebsitetrafficadsthrough FacebookandInstagramtodrivevisitorstothepage.These adsrunforthedurationofthelistingandareupdatedwith statuschangessuchas“ComingSoon”,“JustListed”,and “PriceReduction”.Belowisanexample:
Wealsorunweeklyleadgenerationadsthroughtheproperty website.TheseadsrunthroughFacebookanddirectviewerstothe propertywebsitewheretheyareaskedtofilloutacontactform.With thisinformation,ourteamisabletocalleachleadandverifythemas apotentialbuyer.Belowisanexample:
With a property website, we run website traffic ads through Facebook and Instagram to drive visitors to the page. These ads run for the duration of the listing and are updated with status changes such as “Coming Soon,” “Just Listed,” and “Price Reduction.”
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The property website includes photos, videos, virtual tours, listing details and has the ability to submit contact information as an interested buyer.
EMAIL MARKETING
Instagram receives the same weekly content pieces showcasing various features of your listing and are promoted the same as Facebook posts.
We also target the listing area through email campaigns. These emails are sent for each status change on your listing and are full of information for potential buyers. When sending these emails, we create a list of potential leads in the area through a mix of home buyers in our team database as well as local homeowner leads from a third party real estate farming tool.
To top off our digital listing campaign, we create and publish LinkedIn advertisements. Very similar to the Facebook ads, these content pieces are posted for status changes. They drive traffic to the property website as all of the digital marketing does.
Simple Sale Program
How it works?
1.We, local experts, come to your house
We are a team of licensed top real estate agent in your area so we know your market better than anyone.
2.We tour your property and snap some pictures
Our agent will take a quick look at each room and be in and out in no time. No need to tidy up, our partner will buy your house as-is.
3.Our partner writes you a competitive cash offer
Our partner uses our evaluation and their powerful pricing model to assess whether your home is eligible for the program and determine the best price to offer you. You’ll get an offer from them within a week.
4.You accept and receive cash for your home!
You control the timeline and move when you’re ready. Your house is sold and cash is in your hand, often in as little as 10 days.
Simple Sale Program
Simple Sale vs. Traditional Sale
Cash offer within a week
No repairs or updates
No listings or showings
No offer negotiation or buyer demands
No home sale contingency on next home purchase
No expensive double mortgage, bridge loan, or interim housing
Close in as little as 10 days
Here’s how this compares for a home with an $800,000 valuation against a Traditional Sale.
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About Your Listing Price
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5266 Broken Lance Ct
$1,700,000
$1,650,000
$1,600,000
$1,550,000
$1,500,000
$1,450,000
$1,700,000
$1,650,000
$1,600,000
$1,550,000
$1,500,000
$1,450,000
$1,400,000
$1,350,000
$1,300,000
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Sold
A. 397 Henderson Dr
B. 148 Flintwell Ct
C 105 Parkwell Ct
D 479 Safari Dr
E 606 Osage Ct
F. 262 Bluefield Dr
148 Flintwell Ct
San Jose, CA MLS: ML81883634
Comparable Property C 105 Parkwell Ct
San Jose, CA MLS: ML81885592
Comparable Property D 479 Safari Dr
San Jose, CA
MLS: ML81884347 Adj
Comparable Property E 606 Osage Ct
San Jose, CA
MLS: ML81884631 Adj
Comparable Property F 262 Bluefield Dr
San Jose, CA
MLS: ML81889262
Date - Apr 07, 2022
Date - Apr 08, 2022 Apr 24, 2022 May 11, 2022
Date - May 10, 2022 May 17, 2022 Jun 10, 2022
Adj
Blossom Valley
397 Henderson Dr
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,299,888
Last Asking Price: $1,299,888
Closing Price: $1,530,000
PPSF: $1,219
Listed Date: 03/31/2022
Contract Date: 04/06/2022
Sold Date: 05/23/2022
DOM: 6
GORGEOUS HOME REMODELED IN 2019 WITH PERMITS!
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,255
Lot Size: 5,922 SF / 0.14
AC
Year Built: 1968 Taxes:
HOA Fees:
The work completed includes a lovely kitchen with massive center island with seating for 4, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring, plumbing, electrical panel, roof, gutters, interior and exterior paint, new concrete in front and back, leased solar, FINISHED large garage all surrounded by redwood trees in a beautiful park like setting with wonderful children's play area. What more could you ask for?
148 Flintwell Ct
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,200,000
Last Asking Price: $1,200,000
Closing Price: $1,355,000
PPSF: $1,034
Listed Date: 03/23/2022
Contract Date: 04/02/2022
Sold Date: 05/02/2022
DOM: 10
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,310
Lot Size: 10,596 SF / 0.24
AC Year Built: 1978
Taxes:
HOA Fees:
Spectacular opportunity to live in the Silver Leaf Community of South San Jose! This bright and light filled home includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Outdoor views of the rose garden keeps you inspired in the expansive kitchen which features stainless steel appliances and double ovens w/ plenty of counter prep space. Relax and unwind in your primary main bedroom with views to the expansive backyard and pool. Nicely updated main bathroom with dual vanities. Updated spa like guest bathroom with wellappointed updates. Entertainer's dream backyard that treats your lucky guests to alfresco get-togethers around the sparkling pool and garden. Move-in, relax, and experience the lifestyle you deserve. Come for a tour today!
105 Parkwell Ct
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,395,000
Last Asking Price: $1,395,000
Closing Price: $1,550,000
PPSF: $1,183
Listed Date: 04/05/2022
Contract Date: 04/12/2022
Sold Date: 05/05/2022
DOM: 7
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,310
Lot Size: 6,000 SF / 0.14
AC Year Built: 1979
Taxes:
HOA Fees:
Perfectly situated on the corner of a charming court in the Silver Leaf neighborhood, this recently updated Farm style home is the perfect blend of timeless and modern. Enter through the front door and immediately notice the attention to detail throughout. The formal living room is accompanied by a cozy fireplace and features large windows that allow a plethora of light to cascade in. A chef's kitchen comprises of stainless-steel appliances, quartz counters, farm sink and custom dark wood cabinetry. The luxurious master suite features carefully selected custom tiles and walk-in shower with infinity drain. An expansive outdoor patio is perfect for entertaining and is complemented by rare neighborhood Oak Trees. Outside supports a sustainable lifestyle, featuring a chicken coop, several delicious fruit trees, and irrigated garden beds containing tomatoes, strawberries, lettuce, corn, and squash to name a few. You will not want to miss the opportunity to view this unique property.
Blossom Valley
479 Safari Dr
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,299,000
Last Asking Price: $1,299,000
Closing Price: $1,645,000
PPSF: $1,345
Listed Date: 04/07/2022
Contract Date: 04/08/2022
Sold Date: 05/10/2022
DOM: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,223
Lot Size: 7,357 SF / 0.17
AC Year Built: 1971
Taxes:
HOA Fees:
This sweet Blossom Valley home is waiting for a very lucky buyer! Amenities include: Living Room with large picture window, engineered hardwood floors and recessed lighting; Spacious open kitchen updated with freshly painted cabinets, quartz counters, luxury vinyl flooring and recessed lights; Adjacent space can be used as a dining area, den or office and has a slider door that leads to a welcoming patio and backyard; All bedrooms have refinished hardwood floors; Primary suite is light and bright with a large closet and slider door that leads to the side yard with an above ground pool and self-contained hot tub; Primary bathroom has been updated with new double sinks, vanity, quartz counters, lighting and spacious shower with matching quartz walls; Fresh interior paint throughout; 2-car garage. Views of the Santa Teresa Foothills from the front of the house; Front and back landscaping is easy to maintain; Conveniently located with access to shopping, dining and freeway access.
| Blossom Valley 479 Safari Dr
Blossom Valley
606 Osage Ct
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,400,000
Last Asking Price: $1,400,000
Closing Price: $1,430,000
PPSF: $1,062
Listed Date: 03/30/2022
Contract Date: 04/24/2022
Sold Date: 05/17/2022
DOM: 25
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,347
Lot Size: 8,433 SF / 0.19
AC Year Built: 1963 Taxes: HOA Fees:
Great Location, close to Freeway 85 @ Blossom Hill Rd, Oakridge Shopping center. One owner home that has very large pie shaped lot (8433 sq ft) Original garage converted to bonus room Garage addition was done with out permit. Hardwood floors under carpet. Jacuzzi tub in hall bath. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with high vanities. Dual pane windows. Fresh paint inside & out.
262 Bluefield Dr
Property Status
Sold Transaction Information
Original Listing Price: $1,238,000
Last Asking Price: $1,238,000
Closing Price: $1,190,000
PPSF: $912
Listed Date: 04/28/2022
Contract Date: 05/11/2022
Sold Date: 06/10/2022
DOM: 13
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family
Beds: 3
Baths Full / Half: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,305
Lot Size: 5,680 SF / 0.13
AC Year Built: 1972
Taxes:
HOA Fees: $412 / Yr
Welcome to this sweet home with ample of natural lights. This home features a spacious living room, an open kitchen/dining room in the back with patio access to the backyard. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths are located down the hallway to the side of the home. The nicely renovated kitchen offers newer shaker cabinets, quartz counters, an island with seating, s/s kitchen sink, s/s refrigerator, electric oven/range, & a new dishwasher. Newer double pane windows and patio door. Recessed lightings in the living room, dining area, hallway & master bedroom. Attached 2car garage with automatic garage door opener, and laundry hook-ups. Ideally located across from the Willow Glen HOA Encore swimming pool. Your family and friends can enjoy the beautiful lap pool, kid's pool and the BBQ area for exercise and fun. Membership covered by annual HOA dues. Convenient location with proximity to neighborhood parks, Parkview Elementary school, shopping, dining, commuters expressway and major highways.
01
Let’s Talk
Meet with your Compass agent to discuss your plans and goals, trends in the current marketplace, and assess your property’s qualities and characteristics. Your Compass agent will analyze comparable property sales, assess the competition, work with you to determine pricing strategy, and outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result for you as a seller.
02
Setting the Stage
From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, your Compass agent will ensure that the property is visually ready for showing. Your agent will schedule a professional photo shoot, commission an illustrative floor plan, and prepare a listing description. At this time, you should also sit down with your agent and complete the Seller Disclosure documents that will be necessary for the transaction.
03 Going Live
The listing is broadcast on Compass.com and sent across our 100+ partner sites for the duration of the selling process.
04 Spreading the Word
The Compass marketing team produces beautiful print collateral to strategically showcase your property. Your agent develops and executes an intelligent, effective paid marketing plan in relevant publications. Eye-catching property signs are produced and placed outside your property.
05 Making Connections
Your agent continuously leverages professional contacts and the Compass Network Tool to find ideal buyer brokers. Open houses are hosted for both brokers and clients on an ongoing basis.
06 Building a Strategy
Your agent conducts an assessment of the market response within the first 30 days of your listing going live. Feedback from agents and buyers is aggregated, and the listing strategy revised if needed.
07 Communication
You and your Compass agent will establish the best method and frequency of communicating as the process unfolds. Your agent will provide you with regular feedback and will keep you updated with continuous traffic metrics and information from the market.
08 Negotiations
Once we receive an offer, your agent will contact you to review the terms of the offer and analyze the pros and cons. Together you will decide how to respond to the buyer in one of several ways: by accepting the offer, rejecting the offer, or making a counter offer.
Escrow
Once a contract has been agreed to and signed by all parties, an escrow will be opened and the buyer’s contingency period will begin. Timelines for the completion of buyer and seller responsibilities will be listed in the purchase contract and adhered to in the escrow. Your Compass agent will keep a close eye on the timelines and ensure that you are in compliance with your responsibilities, while also holding the buyer’s side to task to keep the process moving.
10 Closing
Your Compass agent will monitor and coordinate all the details necessary to get you to the finish line. Once the buyer has performed their inspections, removed their contingencies, and the loan (if any) is ready to fund, your agent will arrange the final walk-through. At or near this time the escrow will close, payment will be made, and the keys will be handed over to the buyer.
Appraisal
Assessment of the property’s market value, for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage and performed by a licensed appraiser.
Assessed Value
Value placed upon property for property tax purposes by the Tax Collector
Closing Costs
Expenses incidental to a sale of real estate, such as loan fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and escrow fees
Closing Statement
The statement which lists the financial settlement between Buyer and Seller, and the costs each must pay
Contingency
Certain criteria that have to be met in order to finalize the sale
Conventional Mortgage
A mortgage or Deed of Trust not obtained under a government insured program such as FHA or VA
Credit
Money given to a buyer from a seller through escrow at closing
Escrow
A neutral third party that handles the transfer of any money during the sale of a home from initial deposit to final funding and closing
Earnest Money Deposit
Buyers in California usually deposit 3% of the purchase price to show that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home It is usually refundable in the event a contingency in the sales contract cannot be met
Fixed Rate Mortgage
A loan on which the interest rate and monthly payment do not change
Home Warranty
A policy that covers certain repairs (eg plumbing/heating) of a newly purchased home for a period of time, typically one-year
Preliminary Title Report
A report showing the condition of title before a sale or loan transaction After completion of the transaction, a new title insurance policy will be issued
Title Insurance
Insurance to protect the buyer and lender against losses arising from disputes over the ownership of a property
Recording Fees
Money paid to the lender for recording a home sale with the local authorities, thereby making it part of the public records
