What's your home worth? Start with a data-backed value range.
A Property Nerd reviews recent sales on your street and in your style of home, then walks you through pricing, prep and timing. No pressure, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call a Property Nerd at (408) 373-1660 or (650) 383-8606.
our pledge
We the Property Nerds of the Boyenga Team, in an effort to unlock homeownership, establish a painless and predictable process, and respect your boundaries, pledge to protect and defend your best interest in order to engineer your happiness.
Eric & Janelle Boyenga · Silicon Valley since 1996
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how we sell
The Property Nerd selling plan
Every listing runs the same playbook, tuned to your home, your neighborhood and the market that week.
Price from the data
We study recent sales, pending deals and active competition in your micro-neighborhood and style of home, then set a price that creates competition instead of chasing the market down. See how far over or under asking homes are selling in the Offer Lab.
Prep that pays
We spend your prep budget where buyers notice it: paint, light, landscaping and staging. With Compass Concierge, eligible prep can start with nothing due upfront. Plan it in the Prep Lab.
Launch in phases
You choose the path: a Compass Private Exclusive to test price quietly, a public Coming Soon to build demand, then full MLS exposure. Map the dates in the Launch Lab.
Market like NextGenAgents™
Professional photography, drone and video, Matterport 3D tours, a custom property website, and paid placement on search, real estate portals and social media, aimed at the buyers most likely to pay for your home.
Negotiate with leverage
We run showings, disclosures and offers, compare terms side by side, and negotiate price, contingencies and timing in your favor.
Close, then keep helping
We coordinate inspections, appraisal and escrow through closing, and we're here for what comes next, whether that's buying your next home or leasing the one you keep.
the seller process at a glance
Twelve steps, no surprises
prepare for sale
contract to close
myths vs. facts
Six selling myths, busted by the nerds
myth
Online estimates show exactly what a home is worth.
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Automated estimates can't fully account for condition, remodeling, lot quality, architecture or micro-location. A detailed market analysis gives a far more accurate picture.
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Every improvement adds value dollar for dollar.
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Some improvements return more than they cost; others cost more than buyers will pay. We help you prioritize the updates that matter in your market.
myth
The highest offer is always the best offer.
fact
Price is one part of an offer. Financing, contingencies, appraisal risk, deposit, timeline and the buyer's ability to close can matter just as much.
myth
Price per square foot sets a home's value.
fact
It's one data point. Lot size, condition, floor plan, location, schools, architecture and comparable sales all move value.
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Overpricing leaves room to negotiate.
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An unrealistic price can kill interest during the most important first days on market. The strongest strategy creates urgency without leaving money behind.
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Selling off-market is easier and gets the same result.
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Off-market can offer privacy or convenience, but limited exposure can reduce competition. Know the trade-offs before you choose.
nextgenagents™
Property Nerds® who build with technology
A national real estate portal branded us "next generation" agents. Today that means better data, better marketing and a process you can see, backed by Compass's platform.
Data you can see
Comparable sales and price per square foot for your micro-neighborhood, plus Compass Collections and Insights dashboards that show how buyers respond to your listing.
Marketing that finds buyers
Targeted and retargeted ads, email campaigns to buyers and agents, a dedicated social media team, and Compass's network reaching buyers before and after launch.
Always in the loop
A shared Compass One dashboard with your timeline, documents and listing activity, run by our operations team so you always know what's next.
where we go deep
Specialties built over 30 years
Mid-century modern and restoration
Eichlers and modern homes are a specialty, along with restorative construction. We manage pre-listing projects so the work pays off at sale. See Eichler homes and modern homes.
Trust and estate sales
We know what trustees need and help families move through complex, emotional sales, even when heirs live far away. See how Proposition 19 affects inherited homes.
A team of 20 behind every listing
Operations, transaction coordination, design, social media and advertising in-house, with more than a century of combined experience and more than ten languages spoken.
your plan, your numbers
Want this plan built for your home?
In a listing consultation we walk your home, show you the comps we'd use, and lay out prep, pricing and timing. Commissions are negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what's included. No pressure and no obligation.
seller toolkit
Run your numbers before you list
Estimate what you'd walk away with, then explore the programs Silicon Valley sellers use most. Every figure here is a starting point we'll refine with you.
Commissions are negotiable and set in your listing agreement, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what's included. Compass Concierge can front eligible prep costs until closing. Other cities: ask us or your escrow officer for the current city rate.
estimated net proceeds
Estimate only, assuming the seller pays transfer taxes (that is negotiable). County documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000. San Jose adds $3.30 per $1,000 and Measure E above $2.3 million (0.75%, then 1% from $5 million and 1.5% from $10 million, as originally adopted). Confirm every figure with escrow.
Get my exact net sheet- step oneWhat's my home worth?A data-backed value range, then a Property Nerd reviews it with you.Get my home value
- prep with nothing upfrontCompass ConciergePaint, flooring, staging and more, with eligible costs paid at closing.How Concierge works
- launch quietlyPrivate Exclusives & Coming SoonTest price and build demand before full public exposure.Compare launch options
- homeowners 55+Prop 19 tax-base transferEligible owners can take their property-tax base to a new home anywhere in California.See if you qualify
- trustees & familiesTrust and estate salesPrep, repairs, disclosures and sale, managed for you, even from out of state.Talk to us about a trust sale
- proofHomes we've soldRecent sales by the Boyenga Team across Silicon Valley.See recent sales
- not ready to sell?Lease it insteadKeep the home and its tax base; we handle the leasing.Leasing services
- extra value in the lotSB 9 lot splitsSee whether a second unit or split could change your numbers.SB 9 for owners
- know your competitionThis week's open housesSee what's open near you, live from the MLS.See open houses
in their words
What sellers say after closing
At the end of every sale we ask clients to rate the experience, so we know where to improve. A few of their answers:
Eric & Janelle had more of everything: exposure, area market share, current sales, references, performance ratings and reviews. They sold our property for top dollar with a quick close.
The Boyenga Team did an outstanding job helping us understand the local market and what needed to be done to optimize our success in selling our property.
As a longtime Bay Area technology exec, I wanted the best people and a team who could do a turnkey process with great results.
Respectful, confident, secure, knowledgeable, kind, professional and a friend that had my back.
in the press
The market's go-to Property Nerds
SF Chronicle · 2026
AI IPOs move the Silicon Valley market
SFGate · 2026
Eichler X-100 prototype for sale
LA Times · 2025
Joe Eichler's personal home in Atherton
SF Standard · 2025
Silicon Valley's homebuying spree slows to a crawl
Robb Report · 2024
Silicon Valley's hottest neighborhoods
Business Insider · 2022
Tech billionaires paying hundreds of millions
- Top 100 real estate team in the U.S. (RealTrends)
- Founding agents of Compass Silicon Valley
- Top 100 at Compass, 2017–2025
- Recognized as NextGenAgents by a national real estate portal
- Agent advisory boards of national real estate platforms
- Forbes Real Estate Council
- Accredited Staging Professional
- Accredited Buyer's Representative
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- e-PRO certified
thinking about selling?
Know your number before you decide
Even if you're a year out, a pricing and prep plan tells you what to fix, what to skip and when to list.
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faq
Selling in Silicon Valley: FAQ
How do you decide on a list price?
We start from closed sales, pending sales and active competition in your micro-neighborhood and home style, adjust for condition, lot and layout, and recommend a price designed to create competition. You see the data behind every number.
Should a home be sold as a Compass Private Exclusive?
It depends on your goals. A Private Exclusive lets you test price and gather feedback quietly within the Compass network before going public. Some sellers value privacy; others want the widest exposure from day one. We walk you through the trade-offs and the required disclosures.
What does Compass Concierge cover?
Eligible pre-sale projects such as staging, paint, flooring, landscaping and repairs, with nothing due upfront. Concierge funds are a loan from Compass's lending partner, subject to credit approval, and are repaid at closing, when the listing ends or after 12 months, whichever comes first. Fees or interest may apply depending on your state, so we review the current terms with you in writing.
How long does it take to sell a home?
It depends on price point, season and preparation. We will show you current days-on-market data for homes like yours and plan the launch around it.
Do you sell Eichler and modern homes?
Yes. Mid-century modern and Eichler homes are a specialty of the Boyenga Team, along with luxury and contemporary homes across Silicon Valley.
What is a home worth right now?
Request a free home value on this page or call (408) 373-1660. A Property Nerd will review recent sales near you and send a value range with the reasoning behind it.
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Ready when you are, even if that's next year.
Some sellers call us a year ahead to plan prep and timing; others need to move next month. Either way, the first conversation is free and the plan is yours to keep.