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Sandy Albanese and Jennifer Oldham | Oldham Group
Sandy Albanese
Silicon Valley Specialist
Understanding the importance of a client relationship and working exceptionally hard for her clients is what Sandy strives for. She dedicates all her efforts and attention solely to her client’s needs. Sandy is a hard worker and a tough negotiator when it comes to getting her clients the best deal whether buying or selling a home. She is a Bay Area native and makes it a point to understand and stay knowledgeable in an ever-changing market. She understands the local housing market and has a great interest in architecture. Sandy believes that knowledge is power and pays attention to the granular details of her client’s needs. Self-motivated and driven with honesty and integrity, Sandy enjoys problem-solving and has the tenacity to
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get the job done. With the Oldham Group she is able to offer a full spectrum of client support from administration help, marketing tools, contractor recommendations and concierge service to support every aspect of your needs. When she is not working, Sandy enjoys traveling, exercising, going to the beach, and being with family and friends.
My Team
Jennifer and Andrew Oldham
Team Leaders
We understand a home is much more than where you rest your head at night. A home can be a lifetime of memories, an escape from stress, a feeling of security and love, and often a home represents the most significant financial asset of a family. Understanding the importance of a home is our job and our lifetime careers. It is our duty and our aspirations to see your transaction is not only as stress-free as possible but is a financially savvy move for you and your family. Compass and our team have innovated great programs like Compass Concierge, a program where we ensure your home achieves the highest price through cosmetic renovations. Beautifying your home will get the attention to attract the most buyers. And we do this with no points and costs, and we advance the expenses of this renovations at no cost to you. We do this because we want you to capture the equity you have earned over the years. Our team is very proud to have helped families realize their dream homes, start their real estate journeys, and transition to their next great life adventures.
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From start to finish, you will be in capable hands, ensuring each detail is mastered. Trusted home improvement vendors and integral team members provide concierge service, while Andrew and Jennifer provide personal service and expert attention. Warmly embracing your real estate challenges, considerately guiding you through the process, systematically tackling each step, and responsively delivering your every need with calming confidence.
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About The Oldham Group
The Oldham Group is a Collective of talented agents, staff, and support, led by Andrew and Jennifer Oldham - Founding Agents for Compass. Having closed over $1 Billion in sales volume during their career, Andrew and Jennifer lead a team that has substantially increased its business year over year while covering the expansive Silicon Valley, San Francisco Peninsula, and Monterey Peninsula real estate market. Because their agents have been selected based on their hyper-local expertise, they confidently represent a vast coverage area with in-depth knowledgeacross Monterey Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco Peninsula. With over 85 years of combined real estate expertise in marketing, law, title, design, and escrow, they provide their clients talents and expertise unparalleled in the California market. Combining their knowledge and experience with their love and passion for residential real estate, local expertise, exceptional marketing, personal service and the backing of the nation’s best luxury brokerage, Compass, they will prove to you the Oldham Group difference.
We let our clients do the talking.
Sandy is great. She did beyond what an agent would do. We lived out of state. I only mailed her the keys. She took care of everything for us. She picked the flooring materials and the color of the walls for our remodeling process. Her contractors did 1/3 of the price for everything comparing what other companies have asked for. She is friendly, hard worker, very responsive, and understandable. Cannot be happier with her.
SELLER
Sandy was perfect in every way. She had a very good knowledge of the local market. She was very kind and friendly apart from being great at her job. She always gave us good advice but at the same time she would listen to the things we suggested and supported us very well. We had quite a few last minute glitches with new issues coming up at our house that needed to be fixed before open house and she was always accommodative and had a sense of humor about it. In fact, the people who were in her network doing the fixing, staging etc. were equally professional. We loved working with Sandy as while house selling is a stressful environment, it does not have to give you a heart attack in the process :) And Sandy understood that and shared inputs and made the entire selling process seamless.
SELLER
I just closed on a sale with Sandy and she is a dream to work with! From the listing preparation to the close of escrow, Sandy works diligently and always has my best interest at heart. Within a day of listing on the market, Sandy managed to get 2 very strong preemptive offers for me, both well exceeded my expectations. Sandy negotiated with the buyer to make sure that we took the highest offer with the best terms. The transaction was a tough one due to some unforeseen issues, but I'm so grateful that Sandy was always there for me to look out for my best interest and to help me figure out the best solution. We finally closed on the sale and I couldn’t have done it without Sandy!
SELLER
Marketing your home
At The Oldham Group, we put an emphasis on modern marketing, taking a multi-pronged approach to the digital promotion of your property. This starts with a professional property website to properly showcase your home to interested buyers online.
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The first thing we do before marketing is Identify the buyer persona. For example, a Silicon Valley engineer with a net worth of $3M who likes mountain biking and comic-con. Then, we create marketing that will attract that buyer persona to your lising.
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PROPERTY WEBSITE
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Withapropertywebsite,werunwebsitetrafficadsthrough FacebookandInstagramtodrivevisitorstothepage.These adsrunforthedurationofthelistingandareupdatedwith statuschangessuchas“ComingSoon”,“JustListed”,and “PriceReduction”.Belowisanexample:
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Wealsorunweeklyleadgenerationadsthroughtheproperty website.TheseadsrunthroughFacebookanddirectviewerstothe propertywebsitewheretheyareaskedtofilloutacontactform.With thisinformation,ourteamisabletocalleachleadandverifythemas apotentialbuyer.Belowisanexample:
With a property website, we run website traffic ads through Facebook and Instagram to drive visitors to the page. These ads run for the duration of the listing and are updated with status changes such as “Coming Soon,” “Just Listed,” and “Price Reduction.”
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The property website includes photos, videos, virtual tours, listing details and has the ability to submit contact information as an interested buyer.
EMAIL MARKETING
Instagram receives the same weekly content pieces showcasing various features of your listing and are promoted the same as Facebook posts.
We also target the listing area through email campaigns. These emails are sent for each status change on your listing and are full of information for potential buyers. When sending these emails, we create a list of potential leads in the area through a mix of home buyers in our team database as well as local homeowner leads from a third party real estate farming tool.
To top off our digital listing campaign, we create and publish LinkedIn advertisements. Very similar to the Facebook ads, these content pieces are posted for status changes. They drive traffic to the property website as all of the digital marketing does.
Simple Sale Program
How it works?
1.We, local experts, come to your house
We are a team of licensed top real estate agent in your area so we know your market better than anyone.
2.We tour your property and snap some pictures
Our agent will take a quick look at each room and be in and out in no time. No need to tidy up, our partner will buy your house as-is.
3.Our partner writes you a competitive cash offer
Our partner uses our evaluation and their powerful pricing model to assess whether your home is eligible for the program and determine the best price to offer you. You’ll get an offer from them within a week.
4.You accept and receive cash for your home!
You control the timeline and move when you’re ready. Your house is sold and cash is in your hand, often in as little as 10 days.
Simple Sale Program
Simple Sale vs. Traditional Sale
Cash offer within a week
No repairs or updates
No listings or showings
No offer negotiation or buyer demands
No home sale contingency on next home purchase
No expensive double mortgage, bridge loan, or interim housing
Close in as little as 10 days
Here’s how this compares for a home with an $800,000 valuation against a Traditional Sale.
Home Valuation
Agent Fees
Listing prep work & repairs
Closing Costs Sale price
Additional
-Pool Options Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle Listed By Tamara Jones Barnard, Compass
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
2942 Varden San Jose 95124 Sold
Property Overview
Area:
SqFt:
$1,900,000 MLS: ML81881737
Beds: 3 Baths (F/P): 2|1 DOM: 4
Pricing / Dates
Property Features
Remarks
$1,599,000 Original: 6,171 (sf) Sold: 4/11/22
Age: 65 1,560 Lot: Date: Date: 3/10/22
$1,900,000 3/10/22 List:
Date: $2,025,000 3/14/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $1,298.08
Enjoy this absolute gem of the South Willow Glen Dry Creek neighborhood. Nestled on a quiet street blessed with excellent schools and minutes from downtown Campbell and Willow Glen Move-in ready with many upgrades, natural sunlight, hardwood flooring throughout. Updated granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, gas stove range, fireplace in dining room. Recessed lighting and ceiling fans.Expansive separate family room/ sunroom with views of incredible backyard showcasing indoor-outdoor living with covered patio, ceiling fans, low maintenance yard with lots of plants and soon to be blooming flowers. OPen floor plan and plenty of space to entertain.
Walk to Starbucks, Doerr Park, nearby school Easy access to Los Gatos Creek Trail, Pruneyard Shopping Center, Camden Community Center & more! Don't miss this home!
Family Room Dining Area
Separate Family Room Formal Room -Pool Options Garage/Parking Attached Garage Listed By Stephanie Martin, Compass
Willow Glen (10)
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
1967 Abinante Lane San Jose 95124
Sold Beds: 3 Baths (F/P): 2|0 DOM: 10
Property Overview
SqFt:
Property Features
Family Room
Separate Family Room
$1,895,000 MLS: ML81885460
Pricing / Dates
$1,895,000 4/5/22 List:
$1,895,000 Original: 7,050 (sf) Sold: 5/16/22
Date: $2,100,000 4/15/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $1,212.47
You are going to love this home Highly sought after Willow Glen Neighborhood and desired schools... From the Attractive Curb Appeal to the Inviting backyard, this home has it all. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Beautiful Kitchen with Granite counters. Large Kitchen eating area that opens into the Spacious Family Room with fireplace and stunning stained glass window. Or, one can entertain in the large Living Room with an additional Fireplace. Recessed lighting throughout. Three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the wonderful living area of approximately 1,732 square feet. There is a fairly new Presidential Composition roof. Back yard is ready for outdoor living with a huge covered patio and fountain. Plus the built-in BBQ and side burner further enhance the amenities of this home. Conveniently located with easy access to Highways 17, 85 and 280.
Dining Area
Other -Pool Options
Listed By Chuck Nunnally, KW Bay Area Estates
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener
Willow Glen (10)
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
1964 Assunta Way San Jose 95124
Property Overview
SqFt:
Property Features
Family Room
$1,699,000 MLS: ML81887965
Pricing / Dates Area: Remarks Age: 64
$1,699,000 4/21/22 List:
$1,699,000 Original: 7,707 (sf) Sold: 5/11/22
$1,296.37
Stunning and spacious home with renovated kitchen and stylish updates throughout. Offers 3 bedrooms plus an office/study nook, 3 full bathrooms, and a large backyard designed for entertaining, gardening, and al fresco dining! Amenities include the roomy hall bath with a generous soaking tub and extra storage, attractive bedrooms including one en suite, updated light fixtures throughout, a large and welcoming living room accented with a fireplace, and a full bathroom and office nook adjacent to the two car attached garage. Outside, the stunning oversized covered patio with wind-blocking allows for year-round, all weather use. Around the corner from both the elementary and middle schools. Located in the highly desired neighborhood of South Willow Glen with Cambrian schools, this property is tucked onto a quiet and attractive street with friendly neighbors and all the conveniences just minutes away.
Dining Area No Family Room Dining Area
Options Garage/Parking Attached Garage Listed By Kirsten Reilly, Compass
Willow Glen (10)
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
2928 Rustic Drive San Jose 95124 Sold Beds: 3 Baths (F/P): 2|1 DOM: 5
Property Overview
SqFt:
Area: Remarks
Property Features
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Pool Options
- -
Pricing / Dates
Age: 65 1,560 Lot: Date: Date: 4/8/22
Willow Glen (10) Date: $1,850,000 4/13/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $1,185.90 $1,649,000 Original: 5,960 (sf) Sold: 5/13/22
$1,649,000 MLS: ML81885269 $1,649,000 4/8/22 List:
FABULOUS WILLOW FLEN TWO STORY REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 2 1/1 BATHROOM! 1560 SQUARE FEEL! LARGE 5960 SQUARE FOOT LOT! FEATURES INCLUDE REMODELED KITCHEN AND REMODELED HALL BATH! NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT! NEW MANUFACTURED FLOORING DOWNSTAIRS AND NEW CARPETS UPSTAIRS! DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS THROUGHOUT (EXCEPT SLIDER TO BACK YARD OFF FAMILY ROOM! SEPARATE DINING/BREAKFAST AREA, LIVING AND FAMILY ROOM BOTH WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES!NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT! CENRAL FORCED AIR AND AIR CONDITIONING! NEW WATER HEATER! NEW FRONT LANDSCAPING! LARGE BACKYARD WITH COVERED PATIO! TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! STORAGE SHED ON CONCRETE PAD! INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM! LARGE SIDE YARD WITH DOUBLE GATE ACCESS! GREAT SCHOOLS!
Dining Area
Dining Area in Living Room
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener Listed By John Faylor, Sereno
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
1998 Borchers Drive San Jose 95124 Sold Beds: 4 Baths (F/P): 2|1
Property Overview
Area:
SqFt:
Age: 0 1,859 Lot:
$1,595,000 MLS: ME222064387
DOM: 29
Pricing / Dates
Property Features
Family Room
Other
Pool Options
Pool - No,
Remarks
$1,595,000 5/20/22 List:
Date: Date: 5/20/22
7,370 (sf) Sold: 7/12/22
Willow Glen (10) Date: $1,555,000 6/20/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $836.47 $1,699,000 Original:
From the moment you pull up to the immaculately groomed - large corner lot of this Mature and Majestic Cambrian Park neighborhood; This home will have your attention and grab your heart. The owners attention to detail flows throughout this Amazing Home; Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Living Room with a Fireplace and Built-Ins, a Separate Large Family Room with a Fireplace, Original Hardwood in almost every room (under the carpet). And that's all on the inside. The Backyard is a Private and Peaceful Garden with a large patio and a covered sitting area; Irrigated Planter Boxes & More Flowers & Fruit than we can mention. Seller recently installed a new 200amp - Solar Ready service panel. If you are looking for the perfect place in an area with Outstanding Schools, be close to dining, shopping & parks with easy access to hwys 17, 85, & 280 ... consider yourself Home.
Listed By Bruce LaMaster, RE/MAX Gold Cameron Park
Dining Area
Dining Bar, Formal Area
Garage/Parking
Gate/Door Opener, Facing Side, Access - Interior
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
1940 Borchers Drive San Jose 95124 Sold Beds: 4 Baths (F/P): 2|0
Property Overview
Area:
SqFt:
Property Features
Family Room
Separate Family Room
$1,498,000 MLS: ML81891845
Pricing / Dates
Age: 67
2,077 Lot:
Remarks
$1,498,000 5/18/22 List:
Date: Date: 5/18/22
8,050 (sf) Sold: 7/22/22
Willow Glen (10) Date: $1,625,000 6/24/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $782.38 $1,925,000 Original:
Nestled among trees and mature landscaping, on a quiet interior street, this home is filled with charm and happy memories! With 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms downstairs & fantastic parlor/family room addition upstairs, this is a floor plan that is both functional and fun!A large central living room opens to the back yard w/ large deck, ready for summer parties. Spacious kitchen is well-configured and features a new fridge, new flooring, and ample storage. In the downstairs bedroom wing discover the charming hall bath, complete w/ claw-foot tub & wainscoting. Added bonus is the large walk in closet in the hallway, which could be incorporated into the adjacent bedroom closet space (or could be a wine cellar perhaps? Hobby storage? The sky is the limit.) However you decide to make this happy residence your own, you are sure to love the friendly neighborhood, the nearby conveniences, and the peacefulness that Borchers Drive has to offer. Wonderful Cambrian schools around the corner!
Dining Area
Eat in Kitchen - -
Pool Options Garage/Parking Attached Garage
Listed By Kirsten Reilly, Compass
Quick Summary of Comparable Properties
1927 Foxworthy Avenue San Jose 95124
Sold Beds: 4 Baths (F/P): 2|0 DOM: 35
Property Overview
$1,299,000 MLS: ML81878882
Pricing / Dates Area: Remarks
Property Features
No Family Room
Willow Glen (10) Date: $1,500,000 5/4/22 OffMktDate: $/SqFt: $1,071.43 $1,650,000 Original: 7,533 (sf) Sold: 6/2/22
SqFt: Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,299,000.00! Great opportunity for FAMILIES & INVESTORS! This move in ready, single-story home sits on an expansive lot. Easily add an ADU for parents/in laws/college students or generate income for years to come. Features include a 2019 remodeled kitchen w/a skylight that brightens the kitchen & dining room area. Interior/exterior painted in 02/2022 along w/updated bdrm & closet doors, replaced baseboards w/ 5" baseboards & flooring throughout, rain gutters, replaced vanities & lighting in bathrooms & more! Enjoy a wood burning fireplace, dual pane windows & a two-car attached garage w/interior access.
Age: 65 1,400 Lot: Date: Date: 3/30/22
$1,299,000 3/30/22 List:
Once you are outdoors, you can relax in a spacious, private backyard boasting rosebushes, citrus & fruit trees. The expansive lot would also allow you to add an ADU or expand the home You'll be able to stroll to groceries, fitness, & cafes. Easy access to freeways, great schools,& popular downtown districts in Campbell & Los Gatos.
Family Room Dining Area
Dining Area, No Formal
-Pool Options Garage/Parking Attached Garage Listed By Donna Castillo, KW Santa Clara Valley Inc
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Let’s Talk
Meet with your Compass agent to discuss your plans and goals, trends in the current marketplace, and assess your property’s qualities and characteristics. Your Compass agent will analyze comparable property sales, assess the competition, work with you to determine pricing strategy, and outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result for you as a seller.
02
Setting the Stage
From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, your Compass agent will ensure that the property is visually ready for showing. Your agent will schedule a professional photo shoot, commission an illustrative floor plan, and prepare a listing description. At this time, you should also sit down with your agent and complete the Seller Disclosure documents that will be necessary for the transaction.
03 Going Live
The listing is broadcast on Compass.com and sent across our 100+ partner sites for the duration of the selling process.
04 Spreading the Word
The Compass marketing team produces beautiful print collateral to strategically showcase your property. Your agent develops and executes an intelligent, effective paid marketing plan in relevant publications. Eye-catching property signs are produced and placed outside your property.
05 Making Connections
Your agent continuously leverages professional contacts and the Compass Network Tool to find ideal buyer brokers. Open houses are hosted for both brokers and clients on an ongoing basis.
06 Building a Strategy
Your agent conducts an assessment of the market response within the first 30 days of your listing going live Feedback from agents and buyers is aggregated, and the listing strategy revised if needed
07 Communication
You and your Compass agent will establish the best method and frequency of communicating as the process unfolds Your agent will provide you with regular feedback and will keep you updated with continuous traffic metrics and information from the market
08 Negotiations
Once we receive an offer, your agent will contact you to review the terms of the offer and analyze the pros and cons Together you will decide how to respond to the buyer in one of several ways: by accepting the offer, rejecting the offer, or making a counter offer
09
Escrow
Once a contract has been agreed to and signed by all parties, an escrow will be opened and the buyer’s contingency period will begin Timelines for the completion of buyer and seller responsibilities will be listed in the purchase contract and adhered to in the escrow Your Compass agent will keep a close eye on the timelines and ensure that you are in compliance with your responsibilities, while also holding the buyer’s side to task to keep the process moving
10 Closing
Your Compass agent will monitor and coordinate all the details necessary to get you to the finish line Once the buyer has performed their inspections, removed their contingencies, and the loan (if any) is ready to fund, your agent will arrange the final walk-through At or near this time the escrow will close, payment will be made, and the keys will be handed over to the buyer
Appraisal
Assessment of the property’s market value, for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage and performed by a licensed appraiser.
Assessed Value
Value placed upon property for property tax purposes by the Tax Collector
Closing Costs
Expenses incidental to a sale of real estate, such as loan fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and escrow fees
Closing Statement
The statement which lists the financial settlement between Buyer and Seller, and the costs each must pay
Contingency
Certain criteria that have to be met in order to finalize the sale
Conventional Mortgage
A mortgage or Deed of Trust not obtained under a government insured program such as FHA or VA
Credit
Money given to a buyer from a seller through escrow at closing
Escrow
A neutral third party that handles the transfer of any money during the sale of a home from initial deposit to final funding and closing
Earnest Money Deposit
Buyers in California usually deposit 3% of the purchase price to show that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home It is usually refundable in the event a contingency in the sales contract cannot be met
Fixed Rate Mortgage
A loan on which the interest rate and monthly payment do not change
Home Warranty
A policy that covers certain repairs (eg plumbing/heating) of a newly purchased home for a period of time, typically one-year
Preliminary Title Report
A report showing the condition of title before a sale or loan transaction After completion of the transaction, a new title insurance policy will be issued
Title Insurance
Insurance to protect the buyer and lender against losses arising from disputes over the ownership of a property
Recording Fees
Money paid to the lender for recording a home sale with the local authorities, thereby making it part of the public records
