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Benford Real Estate

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

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No matter what the circumstances, the decision to buy or sell a home is one with major stakes, both financially and emotionally. The average person will only complete a few real estate transactions in an entire lifetime, one of which will be that person’s largest financial move ever. That’s why Erin Benford takes pride in providing the best in client education. With Erin’s experience in education and marketing, and son Joel’s assistance, the Benfords are the perfect team to help you make informed real estate decisions, whether you are buying or selling your own home, or purchasing residential property for investment.

Information can be downloaded, expertise cannot. Hire the Benfords for their expertise and negotiating skills in residential real estate.

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Erin Benford

Erin Benford

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

Sereno Group
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  • 502 MacArthur Avenue
    San Jose, CA
    $995,000
  • PENDING
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  • Country Living 19715 Hale Avenue
    Morgan Hill, CA
    $2,999,000
  • NEW Listing
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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
November 2025by Erin Benford


Why Sellers Handle Inspections Up Front

A Silicon Valley Custom That Protects Both Sides

In Santa Clara County, we do something a bit differently from many other parts of the country: sellers complete the major property inspections before a home ever hits the market.

If you’ve lived or bought elsewhere, this can feel surprising—but in practice, it’s one of the most effective consumer-protection traditions our market has ever developed.

Think of it like hosting an open house for transparency. Buyers walk in fully informed, and sellers position themselves for stronger, cleaner offers. It’s an approach crafted by decades of fast-moving Silicon Valley negotiations where surprises can derail entire escrows. Sellers have learned not to wait for buyers to do inspections and find problems.

Next month: a breakdown of why this matters, what inspections are customary, and how we decide if additional evaluations are needed. Want to know more now? Call me!

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

Single Family Homes

Condos and Townhouses


Did you know that I can also show you NEW CONSTRUCTION, MODULAR HOMES, and MOBILE HOMES?

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

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