Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Agent in Los Altos, CA
With over 28 years of experience in the Silicon Valley real estate market, Carolyn Botts has established herself as a trusted advisor and top-performing real estate professional. Our approach combines deep local market expertise with a client-centric philosophy, ensuring every transaction prioritizes your unique needs and goals. We specialize in residential properties ranging from condominiums to luxury estates, offering tailored guidance through every phase of the buying or selling process. Recognized by San Jose Magazine as a top 50 real estate agent in Silicon Valley, our team delivers innovative marketing strategies, strategic pricing insights, and unparalleled negotiation skills.We maintain active memberships in prestigious industry organizations and continuously invest in advanced professional certifications to better serve our clients. Our commitment extends beyond transactionswe build lasting relationships grounded in integrity, transparency, and exceptional service. From first-time homebuyers to complex investment properties, we provide personalized solutions backed by extensive market knowledge and a proven track record of success. Our dedication to excellence has earned us consistent recognition in the Presidents Club and numerous client testimonials praising our responsiveness, expertise, and problem-solving capabilities.
Services
Residential real estate
Luxury real estate
Multifamily investment properties
First time home buyers
REO & short sales
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of Silicon Valley real estate expertise with proven market knowledge
- Our team provides personalized marketing strategies tailored to current market conditions
- We maintain exclusive local contacts for property preparation and transaction support
- Our problem-solving approach successfully navigates complex real estate challenges
- We guarantee responsive communication with documented availability beyond standard business hours
Associations and certifications
- Distressed Property Certified (CDPE)
- Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS)
- Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRS)
What people say
Extensive local knowledge
Patient and responsive
Market expertise
Problem-solving skills
Personalized service
Services
Residential real estate
Specializing in residential property transactions across Silicon Valley, we provide expert guidance for buying and selling single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes. Our market analysis ensures optimal pricing strategies while our extensive network streamlines the transaction process. With deep neighborhood knowledge and proven marketing techniques, we help clients achieve their residential real estate goals efficiently.
Luxury real estate
Our luxury real estate services cater to high-end property transactions with specialized marketing and discreet client representation. We leverage exclusive market insights and premium listing platforms to attract qualified buyers for upscale properties. Our experience with luxury home sales ensures sophisticated negotiation strategies and tailored presentation techniques that maximize value for premium properties.
Multifamily investment properties
We specialize in multifamily investment property transactions, offering market analysis and financial evaluation to optimize investment returns. Our services include identifying development opportunities, analyzing cash flow potential, and connecting investors with suitable properties. We provide strategic guidance for both acquisition and disposition of income-generating real estate assets in the Silicon Valley market.
First time home buyers
Our first-time home buyer program provides comprehensive guidance through every step of the purchase process. We offer market education, financing options analysis, and neighborhood evaluations to help new buyers make informed decisions. Our expertise in local school districts and community resources ensures clients find properties that meet both current needs and future growth potential.
REO & short sales
We specialize in handling REO and short sale transactions with expertise in navigating complex financial situations. Our services include lender negotiations, property evaluation, and pricing strategy development for distressed real estate. We maintain relationships with local service providers to prepare properties for market and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements during these specialized transactions.
People
Carolyn Botts
Real Estate Agent
Certified real estate specialist with 28 years of Silicon Valley experience, holding SRES, CIAS, and CDPE designations. Recognized by San Jose Magazine as a top 50 real estate agent, with expertise in residential, luxury, and investment properties.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in Los Altos and surrounding Silicon Valley communities including Palo Alto, Mountain View, and San Jose.
How experienced are you in real estate?
With 28 years of experience and over $4.7 million in transactions, we've been recognized as a top 50 agent in Silicon Valley.
What property types do you handle?
We work with residential homes, luxury estates, multifamily investments, and distressed properties like REO and short sales.
How do you price homes effectively?
We use comparative market analysis and local expertise to determine optimal pricing that attracts buyers while maximizing returns.
What services do first-time buyers receive?
First-time buyers get personalized guidance on financing options, neighborhood selection, and market navigation with our expert support.
How do you market properties?
We use digital marketing, professional photography, and our local network to maximize property exposure and attract qualified buyers.
Reviews (4)
Samantha Y.
Jun 03, 2021
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Being a first time home buyer is terrifying, thrilling, and stressful! Between reading contracts, negotiating, and submitting offers, it can be very overwhelming! What makes this process 10x easier? Having an amazing real estate agent like Carolyn on your team! Carolyn is professional, attentive, and supportive. She looks out for your best interests and helps you with each step of the home buying process. We were able to buy our first home (in Silicon Valley!!) thanks to the skills and expertise of Carolyn. You will not regret working with her!
Tamer C.
Jul 06, 2020
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We met Carolyn 11 years ago and have been working together ever since! We had many positive experiences purchasing our first home in Redwood City in 2016, and renting it out a few years later to our first tenant and again this year to our second tenant. Carolyn helped us in all those cases, and it has been a pleasure working with her. She is trustworthy and dependable, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and helped make the home buying and renting processes smooth. She helped with all aspects like home inspections, getting issues fixed with various contractors, and providing her valuable insight
Christopher V.
May 26, 2018
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Wow. That's the only short way to put it. I was referred to her by a friend of mine that held her in high professional regard. Over what turned out to be a 1 year long chain of events I learned for myself that Carolyn is both a great realtor and an amazing person in general. While I did buy a house with her expert assistance two years ago,the impact she had on me and my family was so much more than that. It was her expert knowledge of the Bay Area housing market, cost of living, and employer trends in my field (average salaries, raises, etc) that enabled me to roll the dice on a job opportunity
Creighton P.
Dec 07, 2017
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Carolyn was wonderful. She really cared about us and not just about getting a sale. We found a house we liked but had to submit the offer the very next day, so she cleared her schedule to make it happen and then went above and beyond to make sure we were the ones that got the house, even with several other offers. She treated us as though we were her only clients, was always responsive, and always took time to answer our many, many, MANY questions. On the day we moved in, she brought pizza for us and everyone who helped us move. She always had recommendations ready for contractors, plumbers, electricians
