Benford Real Estate

Hire the best. One can download information. One cannot download expertise.

Benford Real Estate

Hire the best. One can download information. One cannot download expertise.

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME

CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE, SERENO


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No matter the circumstances, the decision to buy or sell a home carries major stakes—financially and emotionally. Most people will complete only a handful of real estate transactions in their lifetime, and for many, one will be the largest financial move they ever make.

That reality is why the Benford team places such a strong emphasis on education, preparation, and strategy. Clients are guided through the process with clarity and care, so decisions are made with confidence—not pressure.

With decades of experience in residential real estate, a background in education and marketing, and the support of trusted colleagues, the Benford team provides depth of expertise and steady guidance at every stage of a transaction. Whether you are buying or selling a home, or acquiring residential property for investment, you benefit from seasoned insight, thoughtful negotiation, and a collaborative approach designed to protect your interests.

Information can be downloaded. Expertise cannot.

Hire the Benford team for their experience, judgment, and negotiating skill in Silicon Valley residential real estate.

Benford Team Service Area

Erin Benford

Erin Benford

Realtor®, MA
(408) 644-5159
Erin@BenfordRealEstate.Com
www.BenfordRealEstate.com
DRE# 01372912

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    San Jose, CA
    $1,205,000
  • SOLD
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  • Country Living 19715 Hale Avenue
    Morgan Hill, CA
    $2,999,000
  • PENDING
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  • 701 Stardust Lane
    San Jose
    $1,425,000
  • SOLD
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  • Quiet Cluster Home259 Truckee Lane
    San Jose, CA 95136
    $835,000
  • SOLD

Your Silicon Valley REALTOR® Market Update
February 2026by Erin Benford


Buyers' Tips

How Do You Find A House?

There are a lot of questions to be answered first:
• What do you like about the home you are living in now?
• What features would you like to duplicate if possible?
• What must you avoid?

With your agent, you begin to explore neighborhoods to narrow down your search. You will also have worked with your lender to ARRANGE FINANCING IN ADVANCE. When you find your house, you will be ready to make the offer, without having to wait for the financing details. Your offer is much stronger with these details in place.

Your agent will be previewing homes to eliminate the ones that do not fit your criteria, then you will be shown the homes that fit your criteria. If you spot an interesting house on your own, let the agent know immediately so she can research the property for you and look for red flags in the property details.

But wait!

Financing Comes First

In today’s market, serious buyers arrange financing before seeing homes.

You will:
• Meet with a lender
• Review loan options
• Obtain a fully underwritten pre-approval (not just a quick letter)

When the right house appears, you’ll be ready to act immediately.

In competitive Silicon Valley markets, hesitation often means losing the home.

A prepared buyer is a powerful buyer.

— The Benford Team

Check out the most recent Santa Clara County market stats below.

Single Family Homes

Condos and Townhouses


Did you know that our team can also show you NEW CONSTRUCTION, MODULAR HOMES, and MOBILE HOMES, or refer you to our network to buy WORLDWIDE?

408-644-5159
Erin@BenfordRealEstate.com
18+ years of Licensed Experience
46+ years of Owner Experience

One can download information from the internet; but, one cannot download expertise. We look for the red flags and negotiate for a living. Hire the experts. We will tell you the truth.

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