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The DeLeon Insight – September 2025



One Less Thing to Worry About With Our One-Year Maintenance Plan

When buying or selling a home, it has always been important to select the right Realtor®. However, the home itself usually remains the same, irrespective of which agent represented the property. That has all changed with the introduction of the DeLeon…

Case Study: 1425 Harker Avenue

Why Open Houses Are Useful

BY: MICHAEL REPKA, ESQ. | CEO & GENERAL COUNSEL Sellers often ask me whether they should hold open houses and, if so, how often? What I have found is that some sellers are too quick to dismiss this powerful tool, while others overestimate their…

DeLeon Realty’s Listing Approach Video

Show Me The Money: How to Finance Your Home Purchase and Compete with All-Cash Deals

by David Hall, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Palo Alto Specialist Home sales in Silicon Valley continue to be fast-paced and competitive with multiple offers and quick closings being the norm. Buyers who need to finance their home purchases are often…

Marketing Perspective: Identifying Selling-Points

  Most real estate agents understand the significance of marketing the strengths of a home to attract the right buyer. However, many agents simply do not have the ability or the resources to showcase every listing to its maximum potential. Our…

Negotiating Multiple Offers to Achieve the Highest Price

In Silicon Valley, multiple offers and above-asking bids are common. In fact, it is not unusual for a home to receive 10 or more offers. Naturally, agents who are representing buyers like the opportunity to present their clients’ offers directly to…

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Flooring

The type of flooring in your home can make a significant difference in both its appearance and its value. As such, picking flooring materials is widely considered one of the most challenging tasks when designing a home’s interior. Learning about…

Top 15 Reasons to Buy a Home with DeLeon Realty

1. We have the greatest expertise. Our buyer specialists work as a team to provide you with the best advice. Unlike most experienced agents who divide their attention between buyers and timeconsuming listings, our buyer specialists focus only on working…

8 Questions to Ask Your Listing Agent

The successful sale of a home requires a listing agent who employs a strong team and a comprehensive marketing approach. The seller will rely upon the listing agent for market expertise, negotiation acumen, and reliable advice regarding various procedural…