Mentor at the start of my real estate career.

Aaron and I want to thank you for everything you have done for us. We appreciate your hard work, dedication and aggressive strategy in getting us the best price in this volatile market. You made our experience enjoyable, and most importantly successful. We didn’t only gain a beautiful house but also a lifelong friend.

You are FABULOUS. We will refer you to all of our family and friends.

Love,

Aaron and Sanit

You have been excellent in all regards, exceeding our expectations for real estate professionals and becoming, in the process, a good friend.  And that is probably the best outcome we could have imagined.  

Working with you we bought low and sold high and we're very happy campers.  We like your style, your energy and your sense of humor.  I cannot imagine a more pleasant real estate transaction.  

I drive by homes that are for sale. When I don't see your name on their sign, I feel sorry for them.

-Jeff and Deborah Eastman (Moving Up)

Deniece provided us with a very professional and dedicated buying experience.  She was always available, on-time for our needs.  She never rushed us into a decision, and encouraged us to go slowly and maturely into the negotiation process.  We did benefit from that approach of doing business. 

She was very, very, savvy in the usage of technology, which assisted us in communicating and reviewing properties rapidly on-line. 

I wish every one the same customer experience as we had with Deniece.

-Ike and Helena Zach (Relocating from Texas)

It is with overwhelming gratitude that I write to you today to thank you for your support and guidance in helping us find the perfect home for our family.  The move from Chicago to the bay area was one of the most stressful events for all of us.  Not only did we have to adjust to the cultural changes of the West Coast, and these changes are significant, but also our daughters had to adjust to new high schools.  The price of homes in the bay area was shocking and it was daunting to attempt to buy a home in an acceptable school district.  

We had worked with other Realtors but we felt that they were not being up front with us. When I met you at the rental property I immediately felt that you were honest and straightforward.  You gave us guidance at that time and we knew we had found someone who understood our situation.  Throughout the process of house hunting you kept us focused on what we had to do and calmed our nerves during some very difficult times.  It was even fun searching for a home with you; from Belmont to Cupertino you showed us the good, the bad, the ugly and the ostentatious.  I think that the fact that you grew up in the area gives you an added perspective in helping people with children, especially teens.  When we were having great difficulty and experiencing setbacks, your patience supported us.  

We could not be happier!  We all love our home.   It is so beautiful and it has all of the items from our wish list.  The neighbors are wonderful!  They are very friendly and helpful.  It is great living in a neighborhood with such warmth, and I frankly believed I would never find that out here.  Perhaps one of the best things about our move to this area is that the kids love it.  My high school student is absolutely flourishing at her new school.  The school fosters creativity and seems balanced in its educational goals. 

My other daughter also has adjusted smoothly to her middle school.  My other two children have adjusted well also and I feel that I fit into the area too.  It has been easy to make new friends and living here has helped me adjust to the cultural change.  

Dave and I highly recommend you as a Realtor.  Your are knowledgeable, and you respond to the emotional components of purchasing a home.  And now you are also experienced with the Stanford housing program!  I know that you went above and beyond what most realtor's would do for a client and the fact is that I do not believe we would have this home if you had not worked so hard.  Like the obstetrician assisting a particularly difficult birth, we are the proud owners of the perfect home for us!  Thanks Doc!!

-The Yeomans (Relocating from Chicago)

-Dr. Song Nguyen and Timothy Su (First Time Home Buyers)

Deniece has been excellent to work with.  She's very aggressive in working on behalf of her clients' interests.  She's always available and extremely knowledgeable about Mountain View-Los Altos areas.  Our house was effectively staged and marketed by Deniece.  The only mistakes we've made were not taking her advice in some small areas - I hate it, but she's been right on every time.

We also purchased the home through her and there was nothing during the purchasing process of the home I would change.  She's handled things very well for us.

I think very highly of Deniece and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

Having just entered into my fifth real estate transaction with you, I thought it was time to let you know how much I appreciate your expertise.  (I'm not much of a writer.)

You have listed two of my homes successfully in the past, negotiated excellent terms and closed the escrows smoothly on both. You have also represented me as my Buyer's agent, as of this transaction, three times.

Each time you have helped me, you have researched and communicated with me until I am very comfortable with my decisions. This time is no different.

As you know, I was recently in a 1031 exchange. It was over the holidays, when time was limited and precious. This was my first transaction out of the area and I felt just as comfortable relying on your knowledge and resources there as I do in the Mountain View and Los Altos areas. You made it easy by keeping me informed of all the details as you got them regarding the best areas for me to invest in.

You researched properties all over California for me from Palm Springs to Lake Tahoe. You took the time to actually go to the places I was considering, including the Central Coast, the Central Valley, the Sacramento area, and the East Bay. You encouraged me to continue looking until I found something I was happy with.  And you dedicated your time to me when I needed it.

You always come through for me, even when it is a more difficult situation.

As you know, I have recommended you to several of my close friends who have bought and sold homes successfully with you. Thank you for all you have done for me and my friends. I look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

-Jeff Melenudo (Builder / Investor)

You have facilitated one of the most pivotal moments of our lives and we will never forget you for that. (Not that we'd forget you EVER anyways.) We just want you to know that we are TRULY grateful for what you have done for us, both in the events of today and in the benefits you provide as an exceptional professional and a generous friend. We are SO excited about 556 Chiquita. I do feel good about this purchase, which I didn't anticipate in this market. Thank you again Deniece. This is a day in our book as a big one. You are a big part of it.

Love and thank yous.
Brian and Karyn Mehus (First Time Home Buyers, Lenders)

Nohemy and I just wanted to thank you for helping us getting our new home. We are so happy because our first house is just the one we wanted.

You were great throughout the whole process, from explaining us the steps, recommending us a great lender, finding answers for us on all the properties we ask you about, and not only recommending us which houses to buy, but which ones NOT to. In the end, you made the process much easier for us.

We mostly appreciate your warmth and energy, and hope to grow our friendship in the coming years.

And we definitely look forward to future transactions with you.

-Nohemy and Reynaldo Guidici (First Time Home Buyers)

Deniece spoke with me about what I wanted in a home and where.  She showed me one home.  It was exactly what I was looking for, and I bought it.  She protected me from the minute we got our offer accepted, through close of escrow.  She helped me find good contractors to remodel my home when I needed it.  She is definitely a full service Realtor!  I recommend her to anyone thinking of buying or selling their home. (2001)

Once again I used Deniece to purchase a home for myself and my family.  She detailed the good and bad details of the home and made sure I had all the information necessary to make an informed purchase.  She referred me to a great lender and got the job done thoroughly and well.  Again, I strongly recommend Deniece Watkins Smith as a Realtor. (2005)

-Arsenio Ferreira (Owner AFF Wood Preserving)