Silicon Valley Real Estate Team

Traise Yamamoto 6 months ago

Don Orason and his team are the very best! I recently had to clean out and prepare my mother’s condominium in The Villages for sale, as she had moved into assisted living. I initially left a phone message of inquiry for Don: I had read reviews of several realtors who dealt with The Villages, and he seemed the most informed and was consistently highly rated. Within a couple of hours, he returned my call. This promptness in communication carried through the ensuing months I worked with him. I live in Southern California so all my contact with Don was through phone, text and email (once via Zoom when he personally met with my mother and brother who live in the area). Don always responded to my queries, in whatever form, within a very few hours. The condo sale was complicated by the number of things that needed to be done in preparation. When movers came to clear out the house and garage, Don was there to oversee the process. From large to small details – whether the removal of an exterior pergola or interior lights that weren’t working properly – he advised me on workers he had dealt with before and was on site when they were at the property. There were a number of occasions when we communicated several times during a particular process, as Don always kept me informed and in the loop, frequently sending photos or short videos of the work in progress. He was always on top of things and kept me apprised of what was happening. During the months I worked with Don, an unprecedented number of properties in The Villages were up for sale. HOA fees, which were already high, were again increased. These factors made for a difficult seller’s market. Don kept up a steady stream of viewers to the property, and we were in regular conversation about listing strategies. He provided invaluable advice but never pushed me to do anything I was uncomfortable with. Up to the last details of the sale, Don was with me every step of the way. In addition to his professional expertise, Don is personable, friendly and considerate. Most important, he is rigorously ethical. He was always upfront with me and worked to secure the best deal for my mother but never advised me in a way that would have a negative effect on the buyer. His goal was to do his best for me but not at the expense of someone looking to purchase a new home. Finally, as a woman, I appreciated never feeling that Don was condescending or patronizing in his dealings with me. He was always professional and respectful. I never felt I was being a bother or asking stupid questions. Throughout the entire process, Don regularly and often went above and beyond. His team were also consummately professional. I entered into our professional relationship under difficult circumstances and wholly unfamiliar with the process of preparing and selling a property. Don advised and gave me relevant information so that I could make informed decisions. I and my family are incredibly grateful. I generally do not write online reviews, but I am making an exception here because Don was so exceptional. I recommend Don Orason and his team enthusiastically and without reservation.

Kelly Nunez 11 months ago

Once again, Eden took the best care of us during the sale of our condo. His attention to detail is what makes his work shine: This was our second transaction with him and we will certainly use him and his team again the future!

Nicole LeCrenn 4 years ago

Don helped us tremendously with our house sale in Almaden. His experience and professionalism allowed us to exceed expectations. He patiently guided us through the sale process. His positivity is contagious. We highly recommend him to be your Realtor when you are next in the market.

Clara E Minor 2 years ago

What a great experience working with Don Orason and his Team at Silicon Valley Real Estate. He was diligent in giving us all our options, making suggestions that would work best for us, and then ultimately leaving it up to us to decide which way to go. Because of his expertise in knowing the market and understanding buyers, we were able to optimize the selling price of our home. We couldn't be happier with the outcome! Don made every step of the way easy to understand. It's because of his suggestions that we were able to get our home ready to sell, and make it appealing to buyers. He was also on top of all paperwork and delivering it to us in a very timely manner. We knew when we had to check our emails for signatures. And he kept us up to date on the details of what was happening with buyers. What an amazing experience! Highly recommend!

Ettore Minor 2 years ago

I only have really great things to say about Don and his entire Silicon Valley Real Estate Team!! Don’s knowledge about real estate transactions and his strategy for selling property netted our family the best possible results we could have ever hoped for. He guided us every step of the way giving us pros and cons about preparing the house for sale, with our best interests in mind. He kept us informed every step of the way and was always available to answer questions. He is outstanding in communicating with clients, which is extremely important to me. By being in business this long, he has a vast network of contractors and other resources to professionally and economically get the property in optimum condition for sale. He listens intently to his clients concerns and desires, and develops a strategy to achieve those desired results. He works within the clients means and is very honest about expectations. Don and his support team's use of the latest technology allow him to stay on top of the market making him a great real estate expert in the Silicon Valley. If you are looking for a first rate, knowledgeable agent/team who will put your best interests first, I highly recommend Don and the Silicon Valley Real Estate team.