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Boyenga Team reviews, in our clients' own words

Since 1996, Eric, Janelle and the Property Nerds® have helped clients buy and sell 2,520+ Silicon Valley homes. Here's what working with us is like, from the people who did it.

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google rating

4.9

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 Google reviews

Also 4.8 on Yelp (151 reviews) and 5.0 on Zillow (493 team reviews).

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  • homes sold since 19962,520+
  • in home sales$2.6+ billion
  • stars on google · yelp · zillow4.9 · 4.8 · 5.0
  • officeLos Gatos, CA
"The Boyenga Team were empathetic, very professional, and a pleasure to work with to sell my home. They know their stuff!"

D Krishna / Mountain View Homeseller
"We have been working with Eric and Janelle for several years now, they helped us sell our Eichler in Willow Glen, and buy property in Santa Clara. The Boyenga team is absolutely awesome, and in the future they are the team we will look for again when we sell or buy."
V Subramaniam | Willow Glen Eichler
In connection with the sales of our home, Eric and Janelle listened to our needs. They worked with our requirements and/or offered reasonable solutions. Their presentation of the selling (to closing) process was thorough, clear and concise, and we were never surprised with new, unknown info. During the process, we had numerous on-going questions and Janelle was responsive to our inquiries. We felt Janelle and Eric did a great job as a (our) listing agent. We recommend Janelle and Eric.
tydtran
Janelle and Eric came highly recommended and we called hoping they could help with a challenging project. We found our dream property in Portola Valley, but it wasn't on the market. We asked that they contact the owners and see if we could negotiate a purchase. They were nothing short of AWESOME! Within several days they had made contact with the owners and within several weeks they helped negotiate the purchase! We built and are living in our dream home thanks in large part to Janelle and Eric. After our move, we hired them to sell another property we owned in Willow Glen and closed escrow this month. They are market savvy, communicative, professional, and available. The ability to contact them by phone and get a quick answer when emotions are running high in the midst of a real estate sale was invaluable. They also have a great team. Paula is simply fantastic!
Tracy R, Willow Glen Seller, Portola Valley Buyer
My house is in Cupertino so I thought it would sell easily with Redfin. When it didn't sell after 4 months on the market I enlisted the Boyenga Team. They brought great knowledge of the Cupertino area and expertise in preparing the home more completely and paid for staging my home. They understand market timing and have sophisticated pricing stategies that made it easier to overcome the objection of the nearby freeway. My house sold in 4 days the second time around at a price over asking with multiple offers. Great job Boyenga Team!!!

Thank you to Eric & Janelle
M Blaszczyk / Cupertino Homeseller
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 Eric & Janelle Boyenga. 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.
D Hu & S Chen / Palo Alto Homeseller
Janelle and Eric and their whole team was 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.
sh0815
Once we met Eric and Janelle, we knew 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.
rick reginato
I had a great experience with Janelle Boyenga and her team in selling my uncle's condo in San Jose. I was not familiar with the San Jose market for condos and relied on Janelle's expertise. Based on her recommendations and her contractor's cost estimate, I let her handle everything. Timelines were met, the condo update budget was spot-on and his condo received multiple offers in a week. If you are a busy person and do not have time to update your property yourself, travel to the realtor's office or just hate driving on busy freeways like me, working with the Boyenga team is for you. I only met Janelle in person once and after that we kept in touch by phone, emails, and text. Communication was excellent. They used DocuSign for all their E-signature needs and a mobile notary public came to my house for the escrow paper signing. I would highly recommend Janelle and the Boyenga team for your selling needs.
karrie quong
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!
Neri Singer
Eric, Janelle and their team did an excellent job, helping us purchase a home in Los Gatos as well as selling our house in the Santa Cruz mountains. They were extremely responsive, helping cover all the details, working with stagers, contractors, inspectors, etc. They did a tremendous job in negotiating and getting us get great deals in both transactions. In the purchase of our new home, they were able to put us in a great position to secure the place ahead of other buyers and to close the deal very quickly. They were able to find a very qualified buyer for our old home while other homes in that area have languished for months without being sold. They were always completely professional, attentive, and helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area.
david g f
Janelle and the whole team of Boyenga has been a huge help. They are very professional, helpful, kind, honest, timely in every step of the way. The supposedly difficult process of selling our home became easy with their assistance. Truly a stellar service!
lloyd silao
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.
user7889524
They helped sell my house from the beginning preparing the property, having the team to help throughout the whole process to after the sale, always available and helpful. Thank you Boyenga Team.
You are the best!!!
btnippes
The Boyenga team were all awesome! We needed to sell our condo after we we had moved out of town, and they handled Everything for us, and were able to get us a great price too. We would definitely work with the Boyenga team again.
user48846012
Janelle and team were great throughout this process. They gave us good advice on prepping the house and on what to spend money on vs. not worth the effort.

Ultimately, we sold our home over asking price in under 24 hours from listing.

Janelle was also super responsive to my many questions throughout the process.
cjspwc
I chose the Boyenga Team because they had wide experience in Silicon Valley. In working with them, I learned they were also thorough and honest. They were particularly considerate of my special needs; their expertise brought a rapid close to the sale of my home. .... Janet Dobson
jan72jon
"I cannot say enough good things about the Boyenga Team. They have the perfect mix of professionalism, smarts, and personality."
Meiling C / Saratoga Homebuyer
"Eric and Janelle are the best! I had put a lot of work and money into upgrading my home over the years, and they knew how to maximize those positive features/upgrades when marketing and selling my property."
J Holman / Los Altos Homeseller
"I loved working with Janelle. They were extremely patient with dealing with difficult family members and keeping the process moving swiftly forward."
L Binner / Mountain View Homeseller

reviews on yelp

What clients say on Yelp

4.8out of 5

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 Yelp reviews, as of October 22, 2026. Below are five reviews about Eric, Janelle and the team, shown by Yelp as posted.

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reviews on zillow

What clients say on Zillow

5.0out of 5

5.0 out of 5 stars from 493 team reviews on Zillow, as of October 22, 2026. Below are recent Zillow reviews about Eric, Janelle and the team, as posted.

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Latest Zillow reviews (2)
  • ssl78396
    Selling our home with Eric and Janelle was one of the best decisions we’ve made. They approached every detail with intention — from advising on smart upgrades to crafting beautiful marketing that truly showcased our property. Their strategic launch plan brought in serious buyers right away, and their negotiation skills helped us secure an outstanding final price. We always felt supported, informed, and prioritized. The Boyenga Team is on a different level.
  • soroush nazar
    The Boyenga Team is fantastic, and working with Janelle is always a delight. I’ve bought and sold with her over the years, and she’s consistently helpful, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. She makes the process easy and stress-free—always two steps ahead and always delivering.What stands out most is how truly helpful she is at every step. From day one, she lays out a clear plan—pricing strategy, comps, timelines, and checklists—so you always know what’s next. She proactively coordinates everything (inspectors, stagers, photographers, handypeople, lenders, title)—one text and it’s handled. She explains options and trade-offs in plain English, whether it’s offer terms, contingencies, rent-backs, or appraisal/inspection nuances, and she gives practical recommendations so decisions feel simple, not overwhelming. Her communication is elite: timely updates, quick responses, and thoughtful reminders that keep everyone aligned. When unexpected issues pop up (they always do), she stays calm, brings solutions, and keeps the deal moving without drama.Her network is deep and reliable, covering every facet of a home purchase or sale, so there’s truly nothing to worry about. I put my full trust in Janelle and she has never disappointed. Her husband, Eric, is equally helpful and knowledgeable, and I always feel taken care of when I’m working with them. They’re your one-stop shop for buying or selling a home, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Truly the best of the best.
Eric & Janelle Boyenga

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