In the current housing market, it is more important than ever before to find a realtor who has the experience and drive to get you the best result.

As a seller, you don't want your home only to just sit on the market for months or years, draining your wallet and your patience. Your need knowledgeable property improvement advice and effective marketing strategies to sell your home fast and for top dollar.

As a buyer, there are challenges to getting the best home for your money—even in a buyer's market. Financing is harder to come by and lenders are notoriously difficult to work with. You could lose money or face legal troubles when making your final offer unless you work with skilled negotiators who are schooled in real estate law.

With so much at stake, who can you trust when buying or selling your biggest investment?

Proving Success

Bob Bower and Berta Bower, a husband and wife realty team based in Saratoga CA, have more than 40 years of proven success in real estate between them.

Through their rock-solid sales plans and strategic marketing, they have successfully closed hundreds of properties in the past 20 years. They work with clients before listing their homes, finding ways to improve and market the property to earn top dollar even in a buyers' market.

The buyers they represent are just as fortunate. Bob Bower and Berta Bower are trained in negotiation and real estate law. Their hard-earned negotiating skills help them work out the best deals for their customers, and they know what legal pitfalls clients need to avoid.

Keeping it Local

Bob Bower and Berta Bower are the local real estate experts in the Silicon Valley. Berta is a life-long Bay Area resident who grew up in Los Altos CA. Bob has lived in the area for 20 years. They represent clients exclusively in Santa Clara County.

"It's important we focus on our local area," says Bob Bower. "By really knowing the area, we can be of the best service to our clients. We know the schools and the neighborhoods, so we know the right ways to help them."

Berta Bower agrees. "Other realtors have problems when they get out of the areas they are most familiar with. A licensed real estate agent can sell property anywhere in the state, but just because they can doesn't mean they should. They're not doing the best thing for their client when if they aren't totally familiar with the area."

Their local commitment means customers get first-rate attention from realtors who know the ins and outs of their neighborhood. During a research phone call, Christopher, a client, said, "They were very responsive. They listened to what we said and showed us what we wanted to see. They were also very knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable."

A Relational Approach

"We're more than just transactional realtors," says Berta Bower. "We're doing more than looking for a business deal with our clients. We are relational realtors. We like to hear our clients' needs and concerns and take care of them."

Ann, a recent client, talked about Bob Bower and Berta Bower during a research phone call. "They got to know us. They made us feel like they were part of their family," she said. "They sold our house for a great price."

Even after you've signed the closing papers, the Bowers are willing to stay in touch. Their monthly newsletter provides helpful real estate and homeowner tips. Bob Bower and Berta Bower even throw client appreciation parties. Whether it's the spring garden party at the Bowers' home or their annual summer family get-together at New Brighton State Beach in Capitola CA, clients know they are part of the Bowers' extended family.

The Bowers take pride in going above and beyond to help their clients. During a research phone call, customer Nancy talked about Berta Bower's response to a potentially stressful moving dilemma. "She listened to me and made the process of selling our house so easy. She also put me in touch with a realtor in Florida who was able to sell my mother's condo and found us a new home," she said. "I love that they are a proactive company. They stay in touch with us every other month."

Double Agents

Bob and Berta Bower first met on a camping trip with mutual friends. A year later, they met again at a birthday party. The pair stayed in touch even though Bob was living in Arizona and Berta was in California.

"Two years later, someone had to move," laughs Bob. "And it was me."

They merged their real estate businesses and began working together. While they often represent separate clients, there is a benefit to working with a close-knit team of two. "Having my spouse as my partner works out great. Being able to work as a team is an advantage," says Berta Bower.

Customers agree that working with Bob Bower and Berta Bower made their real estate goals a reality. Asked to rate her experience with the Bowers on a scale of one to 10, a client named Laura said, "I would rate them an 11. They're awesome people. They provide great quality service. You can't beat them. They followed up and finished the deal. We really had a positive experience working with them."

If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Santa Clara County, put your trust in Bob Bower and Berta Bower. Previous clients say you can rely on their years of service in the real estate market and desire, to get you the best deal.