Mark Lewis
Jose Duarte helped us sell our rental in Gilroy, and he went above and beyond anything I ever expected from a real estate agent. For context, I’ve sold two homes before, and both experiences were pretty terrible. One agent told us to spend a lot of money fixing the place up, then listed it low to “create a bidding war.” After doing all the work, we got one offer at asking, and that same agent told us to take it because “the market was slow.” It was frustrating and felt like they just wanted to make a quick sale. Jose was the complete opposite. Not only did he get us well above our asking price, but he personally went out of his way to make the home look its best—planting flowers, painting the front door, and doing little touches that made a huge difference, all without even telling us beforehand. That kind of dedication is rare. When it came time to buy our new home, Jose was just as amazing. My wife and I took our time finding the right place (I was checking Zillow every morning over coffee!), but Jose was always patient, never pushy, and truly wanted us to find the perfect home. In the end, he’s the one who found it for us—our dream home. We couldn’t be happier with the results, and even more than that, we’ve gained a friend in the process. I can’t recommend Jose Duarte highly enough.
