Fraudisreal.Wejuststoppedone!
It All Started with a Call
One day, I got a call about listing a piece of land in Los Altos Hills As a realtor with an architect background, this was right up my alley I wondered how they found me maybe they’d heard about a previous land listing I sold in just weeks after it had sat unsoldforyears?
But the call felt strange. The “seller” didn’t ask about my marketing plan something real sellers always care about. He simply asked me to send over the listing agreement. No Zoom, no in-person meeting. However, when I asked to verify his identity, he immediatelytextedoveradriver’slicensethat lookedveryreal
Something Didn’t Add Up
I sent the agreement, but my gut told me something was off So I started digging The name and mailing address matched the ID! I then tried to match the signature with the deed,thetheoriginaldeedhasnosignature
Then I went deeper I searched online, sent emails, left voicemails, and cold-called neighbors and even the front desk listed on the seller’s supposed office website I was doing everything short of hiring a private investigator
The Plot Thickens
Out of nowhere, the "seller" signed the agreement and sent back. That worried me. Wastherealownersick orworse?
I was just about to drive over to the property's mailing address and knock on the door myself. This whole thing started to feel likeathrillermovie
The Real Owner Calls
Just as I was about to press the gas pedal, my phone rang A man asked, “Who are you?”
Ishotback,“Whoareyou?”
Turnsouthewastherealowner Nowonder
1514LAMESALN,BURLINGAME|LISTED$2,588,000SOLD$3,200,000 $600K+ OVER ASKING! MULTIPLE OFFERS! BUYER BACKED OUT? WE SOLD IT AGAIN!
We sold a home with no backyard, sitting on a cliff one of the toughest layouts to market. Knowing its true value was above $3 million, we listed it at $2.58 million to attract attention. It worked: we received multiple offers and bid it up to $3.2+ million. When the first buyer backed out due to a sudden stock market shift, we raised the price to $33 million and negotiated with another buyer still closingat$3.2million.Wenevergiveuporsettle.Wedon’tsellhomeslow wesellthemright.
hard to get enough eyeballs so we often recommend listing lower to create that initial wave of traffic. If the bidding doesn’t reach your target, you can always adjust the price up after a week. Since you’re going to wait either way, what’s the difference between waiting from day one at a high price versus waiting from day seven after you’ve gained strong exposure? By starting low, you give the listing two chances to live first as a high-traffic teaser, and second as a reset if needed List high from the beginning, and youmaynevergetthatfirstshot
At the end of the day, every home is unique and so is the pricing strategy it needs. Whether it’s a luxury estate or a regular home, we tailor our approach based on data, design, and buyer psychology. That’s why our listings consistently sell, even in shifting markets While the average market soldthroughratehoversaround75%,oursisover 95% Oncewelistahome,wegetitsold
If you’re thinking about selling and want personalized, no-pressure advice, we’re here to help Call or text us today at 650-6508888 oremailusat hello@wengroup.com
ChallengeAccepted:
Everyonesaidlow$4M.Thesellerchallenged ustohit$4.5M. Wesolditfor$4.7M evenwhenthestock marketcrashed. Doyouhaveachallengeforus?Callustoday.
Can you believe this sold just as the stock marketplungedontariffnews?Manycalled it a miracle But to us, it was the result of deep preparation, sharp market insight, intentional strategy, powerful marketing, and relentless negotiation all backed by a teamthatneversettles.
For this listing, staging was a major hurdle With inventory surging, not a single stager had enough in stock. We went through our entire vendor list. Even our own staging companies had run out. We brought in a new team then re-staged not once, not twice, but three times We even paid extra for them to purchase new inventory just for thisproject.Everydetailmattered.
Still, we didn’t delay. We hit the MLS on time, with perfect weather and the perfect showingstrategy
This open house wasn’t just another event it became an experience. A full luxury high tea was laid out across the 10-foot kitchen island Every guest buyer, neighbor, or agent was stunned Some stayed for over an hour. Many said they had never seen anything quite like it: elegant, elevated, and thoughtfully curated. Laughter filled the home Conversations flowed And people didn’t just see the house theyfeltit
