When it came time to sell my childhood home in Sunnyvale CA, I couldn't have asked for a better realtor to handle the sale than Howard Bloom. A few years ago, I witnessed Howard's handling the selling of my husband's mother's home in Los Altos, CA. I was intrigued and impressed with his process. From the moment we connected about the Sunnyvale home, he gladly accepted the challenge. Because I'd seen him in action and respected his professionalism, I trusted his judgment and guidance 100%. Selling a home with so much sentimental value was an emotional journey for me. Howard made the process seamless and stress-free; he truly cared. His market knowledge was incredible. He provided brilliant guidance on pricing strategy and marketing tactics. Howard put together a plan, then went above and beyond to showcase the unique features of my home, highlighting its history and charm. His follow-through is second to none. Communication was always quick and clear; Howard was available for my every question. He demonstrated a true commitment to ensuring my satisfaction and comfort throughout the entire transaction. He made it fun! Thanks to Howard's expertise and dedication, my childhood home received an unprecedented 29 offers and SOLD very quickly and at a price that far, FAR exceeded my expectations. On top of that, the transaction closed ahead of schedule. I am immensely grateful for Howard and his team's outstanding service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell property. Thank you, Howard, for helping me close this chapter of my life with grace and ease. You're not just a great realtor; you're a true partner and friend. It is clear you love what you do, and I am grateful to know you. Sincerely, Nancie Tothero Roth read more

Howard did an excellent job of advising us on how best to sell our home. He stepped up to help us find and hire all needed support services for staging and yard clean up. He was meticulous, thorough and energetic. Our home sold in the price range he predicted, and sold quickly. I would definitely recommend his services! read more

We had a great experience selling our rental property in Mountain View, CA with the help of Howard. We had to sell the home remotely, and Howard made the process extremely easy for us. He helped managing the entire remodel, staging, and selling process with minimal efforts from us. He kept the process transparent and communicated with us clearly. I especially appreciate how hands-on he is and put our interest first. The contractors he recommended also did a good job in a very short timeline and the cost was reasonable. Additionally, he's knowledgeable with the local market and provided invaluable insights throughout the process. read more

We have known Howard and his fine work since 1991. He was, as always, patient, thorough, knowledgeable, professional, and diligent in the sale of our mother's East Bay townhome. His results say it all: After only one rainy Open House weekend, we received many offers, including the one we accepted for more than 10% over the asking price. We definitely recommend Howard to anyone interested in selling their home. read more

Howard Bloom provided THE best selling experience for us! He was knowledge, attentive, authentic, and trustworthy! Characteristics that you want in a real estate agent but often are rare to find! We were introduced to Howard by his team member Jonathan Klotz (who we also highly recommend) and from the moment we met Howard, we knew we were in good hands! Howard shared his extensive knowledge, honest and thoughtful insight, and found us a buyer paying over asking price in record time! We never expected to sell our townhouse so quickly and easily-and it's all due to Howard! If you want a realtor that is going to partner with you, offer his expertise but never in a "cringy" way...reach out to Howard Bloom and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Howard!! read more

Howard was highly recommended to us by family who he supported through their purchasing and selling of properties. With a quick email introduction provided by our family, we were able to connect with Howard in hopes of finding our forever home. Howard made it a point to get to know our housing preferences including preferred areas, types of homes, pain points, areas of flexibility, and what type of information we needed to know to make informed decisions. After meeting virtually and exchanging several emails, Howard was quick to work with our schedule to view homes that we found on our own, and show us homes that he had found, on and off market. Each home we saw, Howard would provide information about the property prior to the viewing (which helped us decide if we really wanted to see some of the properties- this saved a lot of time), and during the viewing, he would provide us any additional information that was disclosed by the listing agent. When we would walk through the properties, he would highlight both the positives and worries about the home; he was very transparent about what was seen and possibly unseen by us as first-time homebuyers. There were times that we were looking at craftsman style homes that looked great on the outside but large horizontal cracks and basements showed a different side of the property that as first time homebuyers we would not have been in a financial situation to address. We felt fortunate to have a real estate agent with extensive experience not only with the home buying process but the areas in which we were looking to purchase and the overall conditions (smells, cracks, types of windows, lighting, etc.) of a home. As you may know, making a large purchase, especially as a first time homebuyer, is exciting yet daunting as there are a lot of unknowns; we felt very comfortable with Howard's professional opinions and confident in decisions we made based on the information we learned through him. We spent nearly 2 years working with Howard, viewing over a dozen homes with him, and making offers in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties. Due to being outbid and financial limitations (homes were going for WAY over asking), we expanded our search to Sacramento. Howard made sure to provided us a warm hand-off to an experienced real estate agent in the Sacramento region. Provided our two years of experience with Howard, we felt comfortable meeting with the new real estate agent who eventually helped us in the purchase of our new home. Even though we did not purchase with Howard, this review is important as it shines light on Howard's extensive experience in real estate and his ability to support all types of clients. We were definitely naïve about home buying and asked a lot of questions which Howard always sought to answer. His knowledge and expertise, and caring personality made us feel secure. Howard is the ideal real estate agent - someone we hope other agents can embody especially for first time homebuyers who have a lot of questions. Despite some of our financial limitations and our changing minds, he stood by us and supported in any way, even when we moved our search to Sacramento County. We will always be thankful for all his support and we will recommend him to anyone who is selling or purchasing a home in the Bay Area! read more

We had a great experience selling our home in Mountain View through Howard's. This was a (Tyler Park) townhouse we had actually bought through him some 20 years ago, we contacted him again and I'm glad we went in that direction. He is the full package, knows everything and everyone in the business and helped us every step of the way. For example: I didn't believe it was necessary, but his advice in staging made a complete difference in selling the home. The result was just gorgeous for potential buyers to see (we wanted to come back and live again in the place once we saw the result), and the home sold at least 100k above recent homes sold in our complex. He only works with the best people and will give you great advice (...if you listen). I tried, for example, to do the kitchen cabinets repainting myself and had to give up halfway, not realizing the sheer amount of work and specific knowledge it would take to finish the job. The contractors he brought in finished the job in less than a week and the end result looked great, way better than what I could have done. Howard was always a few steps ahead of the game, it was very hard to, let's say, "outsmart" him. Despite that, I was able to put new cabinet handles myself and change all wall plates, switches and plugs, but that was about it. He was also very accomodating to me wanting to do those myself. When it came to pricing the home, his comments were to the point and I didn't feel like he was just trying to sell it quickly and get to the next sale. He always said it was my decision, and that's how it worked out in the end. He also helped us in the next step of buying a new home. I was a extremely worried, fearing we'd not be able to afford a new home in this crazy wacky bay area seller's market, but like Howard said: "things always work in a strange way and you'll end up in a home that is great for you". It did! (for us, at least). We just bought our new home in Santa Cruz through a buying agent from his office, Jonathan Klotz, and now I'm close to the ocean, just like how I grew up, and can decide if I want to go surfing in the morning or the in the afternoon. read more

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We have now used Howard on both a Condo sale in Palo Alto and a home sale in Saratoga. This last sale he teamed up with Ducky Grabill from Los Gatos. Once again, Howard (and Ducky) did a fantastic job of selling our house. Every detail was anticipated and Howard and Ducky's teams were first rate in doing the landscape prep, house prep and finally staging. We feel that given the market conditions Howard and Ducky got us the best sale possible. We very strongly recommend him (them). read more

Howard assisted me in selling my townhome. Loved working with him. He guided me through the process, helped with vendors, inspections and all the dreaded paperwork. He Got the Selling Results I wanted; Fast! read more

Howard is the best real estate agent ever! In 2016, he helped me sell my residential condo and just recently in 2019, he helped me sell my rental condo. In both instances, he took care of everything for me! Howard really knows his market and got me the price that I wanted. Sandy D read more

Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Howard Bloom to help you in this life changing move. You cannot ask for a better Realtor to guide you through the process. The service and personal attention you will receive from Howard is exceptional and unexpected from a Realtor! He is truly a high-calibre individual. His knowledge of the local market and his key contacts in the community will ease your sale or search for your dream home. read more

I highly recommend Howard Bloom if you are looking for a realtor. Howard Bloom is patient and kept us well informed throughout the journey of buying our home, he worked with us all hours of the day and everyday of the week, he gave valuable advice as we looked at countless homes and he did his homework to get any information on homes we were interested in ahead of time. He is responsive to phone and emails. He successfully helped us win the bid with multiple offers on the home. Howard's service didn't stop with the sale of our home, he remained a valuable resource throughout the ownership of our home and we used him again 6 years later to sell our home and to buy a new home concurrently in the same week. Howard gave brilliant advice on how to stage and sell our home resulting in multiple offers above our asking price and negotiating a great deal on our new home. Howard really took the time to make sure we were buying a home we wanted and not just making a sale. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! Howard is a true professional and a legend in the realtor community (I know, because every other realtor we spoke to when we were looking for a new home said so). His advice is shrewd and given in a disarming manner: he is always cheerful and always helpful. He has been our realtor for many transactions over the 20+ years that we have known him. Recommend him and his team unhesitatingly. read more

Howard helped me sell my condo in Mountain View, we reached out to Howard from an impressive open house I went to a few years ago and remembered him as the realtor behind the work. Howard brings with him a full team behind every need. Howard and his contractor partner (who's also diamond certified and did an excellent job) handled the initial remodel, easiest remodeling experience I've ever had. Howard's listing and marketing process was streamlined and attentive. Staging was elegant and reasonably priced. He provided me with timely and detailed updates with each open house, and very responsive to all my inquiries. Everything was handled without me having to worry about anything, way better than any other realtor we've worked with before. This spring was a rocky market for small condos, and Howard and his team put their best work into closing the sale. We would definitely hire Howard again and refer him to our friends. read more

My husband and I highly recommend Howard Bloom. We have worked with Howard three times over the last 14 years, selling twice and buying once. He is experienced and professional with a huge passion for finding or selling your home. We fully trusted his advice and guidance throughout the entire process. He managed the home improvements needed before we sold which resulted in us receiving $150,000 over our asking price!! If you are looking for your dream home or ready to sell your current home, you SHOULD contact Howard Bloom. Seriously, you'll be a happy client. :) read more

Howard helped us buy a house in December and we could not have been happier with his service. He was patient with the million questions we asked, always very timely in his communications, and generally went above and beyond. He seems to know every realtor and every corner of Mountain View and Los Altos. We submitted our offer close to midnight on a Friday because we had to squeeze the last visit to the property and the offer-writing around work and kid commitments, and Howard was right there at our kitchen table happily walking us through documents. He provided good advice during the subsequent negotiation. We were really thrilled with his help (and the awesome house we bought! below list! in Mountain View!! in 2015! seriously). Also, a word for his team member Susan - so helpful! She helped us get a bunch of repairs, etc, lined up so we could move in as quickly as possible after close. Thank you! read more

I had found Howard via his flyer after selling a condo in my complex. Based on that result I went with Howard for sale of my condo (Two Worlds in Mountain View). He suggested pre-sale renovations and even recommended a contractor for the work. Renovations ended up being expensive and a drain on my wallet. But in the end my condo sold in four days on the market for 20% over the list price. Thus I more than recouped the cost of renovation and exceeded my target pricing. Howard was professional and responsive during the whole process. Most importantly he has a keen sense of the market and pricing trends. I took the leap of faith and accepted all his advice and it paid off handsomely. read more

I'm very grateful to have met Howard at an Open House in my complex a few years ago. He's an amazingly knowledgeable realtor and is Diamond certified as well. I was very fortunate to have hired him to sell my townhouse in Mountain View (Oaktree Commons). He took on all the work for me. I didn't have to worry about anything. This was a Godsend since I had to have surgery during the renovation process. My place looked like a palace and got several most excellent offers. Howard and his talented team got terrific results. I'm recommending him to my family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. read more

Howard was the listing agent for the sale of my condo in Mountain View. Howard has a team that helps with staging, remodeling, and anything else needed to prepare the property for best presentation. We didn't set any records, but he got me a good price in a reasonable amount of time. The remodel was more costly than I planned, but the staging and internet photos were amazing. Howard's experience with the local condo market was key. read more

I used Howard to help me locate and purchase my dream condo on Santana Row. He is extremely knowledgeable and has an obsession for customer service. When it came to the daunting task of signing the contracts he sat down with me and took the time to read over every paragraph and explained everything in layman's terms to me. I always felt I was in good hands when working with Howard. There wasn't a time when I called him and he didn't pick up his phone. Overall he was a pleasure to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone else! read more

Howard recently assisted us in selling the Mountain View home that we had lived in for 26 years. He really knows his market and what details will appeal to a buyer. Howard told us up front what to expect and everything went exactly as he had described - no glitches or surprises! He is responsive, easy to work with, and extremely effective. Howard has an extensive network of expert contacts who will assist with preparing the home for sale. Howard's recommendations resulted in a quick sale with multiple offers over the listing prices. By the way, Howard also helped us find our home when we first bought it when he represented us as buyers. read more

In 2012 Howard sold my townhouse for more that either of us thought was remotely possible. The last comp' in my complex was $510K and we realized $200K more than that. Admittedly a very different property but the sale we achieved was still breathtaking. He then helped me buy my dream home. It was a long, difficult search in a highly supply constrained market (Palo Alto). At times I thought it was never going to happen but then Howard came through for me, and boy, did he ever deliver! Howard knows his stuff and how to close deals. He's also a gentleman with strong ethics and a lot of patience but more than that, he's capable of weaving that special magic that distinguishes the very best realtors from all the rest. read more

This review has been almost a year in coming, but we wanted to be sure everyone knew what an excellent realtor Howard Bloom was for us. We interviewed several highly-rated realtors in the beginning of 2013 in order to sell our home. We ultimately chose Howard because he took the time to answer our questions in great detail, he had a very flexible approach that fit well with our goals, and we found that he had good relationships with other real estate professionals in the area. For us that was very important, because we believed having a history of good business relations made him a more effective agent on our behalf. Not only did he work seamlessly with our schedule when we had to travel out of town, he kept us up-to-date on the preparation of our home every step of the way. He was very hands-on and detail oriented, but he consulted us on our approach to the home sale. Because of these factors, in addition to his well-coordinated approach to market our home, we received a much better outcome than we expected. And yes...by better outcome we mean a higher sales price and a faster time to close. This allowed us more time to move into a new home, get settled, and focus on our expanding family. read more

I'm a lender and I've known Howard for years. Speaking from the point of view of a Lender, Howard is a fantastic partner in any transaction. He's very knowledgable and communicates effectively with all parties involved. I find that Howard attention to detail and to the client's concerns enable him to have very smooth transactions and satified customers. In fact, I know many consider him a family friend long after they've purchased their home. His reputation as a professional is known throughout the industry. You're in good hands. read more

I have used Howard for 6 transactions over the span of 20 years. I won't consider using another realtor because he's not only great to work with, but he has such a great reputation with his peers. And recognition and reputation is so important in the volatile markets we've had lately. With his counseling, every offer I've made has been accepted. My husband and I just acquired our dream home with his help. Sure, we made a good offer, but I know his reputation and relationships helped too. read more

Howard just sold my condo for me way over the asking price! He was very helpful and quick to complete the process of preparing, listing, and closing our place for sale. Our selling experience was very smooth and easy for me as he takes care of the tasks that are sellers responsibility. A couple of key services that Howard provides: Preparation - Howard walk me through and advised what can be done to improve our place so as to make it more attractive to buyers. Staging - Howard staged the place, and it made our place very presentable and beautiful for prospective buyers to consider. Advertising - He plans for maximum exposure, and I believe it involved flyers, making other agents aware, and internet. Also, the brochure he made was professionally done. Pricing - Howard is knowledgeable with the market to price the property optimally for traffic and profit to the seller. Marketplace - Howard is knowledgeable of the Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino market. If you're looking to sell in the market I wrote above, I highly recommend Howard. Thanks Howard! read more

Howard helped me to sell my house and purchased my next home. I have to say, I can not make this happen without Howard, he was very helpful, gave me the right advise, and he was helping me to settle down my next house. He and Susan are so wonderful. I am so glad my friend referral him to me. I am happy with his service!!!! excellent!!!!! read more

Howard has done a fabulous for us on not just one transaction, but four transactions. We've known Howard since 1988. He is conscientious, knowledgeable about the markets and supremely customer satisfaction focused. He really cares about he clients and goes above and beyond. If you're looking for a real estate professional with great integrity and responsiveness, Howard is the professional you want. read more

I am so thankful our friend recommended Howard when it came time to sell our Belmont home! I can honestly say he exceeded all our expectations! Unlike the other agents we'd met with, Howard gave us realistic expectations regarding our home's current market value -- it was refreshing and spot-on accurate. Howard surrounds himself with a top-notch team of experts to ensure your home looks it's absolute best (thank you, Bob!), and that everything runs smoothly (thank you, Susan!). Above all, he loves what he does, and it shows. He has a positive attitude and a warm smile that grounds even a nervous seller like myself. He'd often check-in to see how I was doing, which was truly appreciated! When the time comes to buy our next home, Howard will be the only realtor we call. read more

I have twice had the pleasure of working with Howard. He provided excellent input and support as a home seller (2020) and first time buyer (1994). He demonstrates an excellent knowledge of Mountain View/Los Altos communities. He communicates directly both the easy and difficult information. He provides the appropriate level of kindness but is not afraid to push back when necessary. In every situation, he was willing to provide support for the easy and difficult challenges in the home buying/selling process. In 1994, the service provided did not result in a sale or commission to him, but it gave me enough information to eventually purchase a home. You would not customarily get such a high level of information and service which attests to his strong character. I believe his overall efforts across both situations added value to the real estate sales/purchases that I have made. I am not a RE estate expert so it was nice to fine one as skilled and competent as Howard. read more

Selling/Buying a home is one of the most impactful transactions we will have in our lives. When I decided to put my home up for sale I was very naive and wanted to make I found the best person to represent me. I interviewed 4 agents and chose to do business with Howard. Howard took the time to answer all my questions. He was very responsive even if it was "after hours". Howard has a team of contractors that came to make any updates and repairs very promptly. He knew the market, the timing and the sweet spot asking price for my home. Howard took care of everything since I had moved away before the house was sold. I found him to be a very lovely man, honest and knowledgable and would recommend him to my family and friends. read more

Howard represented us when we sold our condo in Menlo Park. He handled all the arrangements to get the property ready, including painters, cleaners, and staging. We also had some challenges with a neighbor who wasn't happy about the open house, which Howard handled effectively, yet diplomatically. Offers came in while he was on a pre-planned vacation, yet he still personally fielded the offers and negotiations. We ended up accepting an offer and he got all the paperwork handled without skipping a beat, even though he was on "vacation". I really appreciated his commitment to making the transaction go as smoothly as possible. read more

I sold my townhouse in Mountain View via Howard. He is super-professional, very easy to work with, always on top of every event, always reachable by email, phone, or text. I kept changing the timing of the sale, but he took it in stride, He suggested how to ensure a rapid sale at top dollar. I followed his advice, and everything went exactly as he said it would. I couldn't ask for a better experience selling a home. If you want to sell a house in the area, look no farther than Howard. read more

We just purchased our first home with Howard's help and I can't say enough about how great he was to work with. We met Howard at an open house and could immediately tell he was different than other agents. He was extremely honest and knowledgeable, but wasn't pushy or arrogant in any way. The current housing market is insane, but Howard continued to work with us and provide options within our budget without making us feel pressured in any way. When we went to open houses by ourselves and told the realtor we were working with Howard Bloom, more often than not the response was that we were in great hands. Turned out to be very true. We also learned through the process that Howard would be an amazing listing agent. As we toured homes, he often pointed out simple, cheap fixes that other agents could have done to really improve the appeal of the home. Similarly, he helped us look through many of these cosmetic bandaids and really see potential issues and opportunities. We don't have any plans to sell our new house anytime soon, but if we do, we'll certainly be going back to Howard. read more

We contacted Howard due to his wonderful Yelp reviews. Our experience was quite different than these reviews. He seemed very uninterested in helping us. He never even took the time to set us up to receive auto feeds on homes for sale. We asked twice. Not sure if our sub-million dollar budget was the reason but we kind of felt it might have had the biggest impact. Fast forward three weeks and a considerable bump in budget and we just closed on a home with the help of an awesome realtor who was willing to work with us regardless of how much we were spending. Unless you have a huge amount of money to spend, we're not sure Howard will be interested in you. read more

I can't believe I'm only the second person to give Howard a review---he's been THE condo man for years and years and has an excellent reputation among his peers (which is how I found him). He is an absolute champ. Always pleasant, positive, and professional, and AVAILABLE, even under very difficult circumstances. Selling my condo was a nightmare---banks on all sides being balky, uncooperative HOA, issues with tenants. But Howard found a terrific buyer, got a great price, came up with strategies to work around snags, handled repairs and inspections personally. You name it, Howard came through for me on all counts, big time. I'd never had made it through the selling process without him. read more

We used Howard as our real estate agent for buying our first home, in San Jose. I would highly recommend Howard to anyone who is looking to buy a house. He listened to what we said we were interested in, was very aware of our needs and what we were looking for, and showed us many houses that fit these needs while keeping our budget in mind. We went through multiple offers on multiple houses before we found the right place to call our home and Howard was just as enthusiastic and helpful showing the first house as he was with the last one (which we ended up in). Howard shows that he is really dedicated to helping his clients out because once we found THE house, he went out of his way to spend time at house to make a lasting impression on both the sellers and their agent, getting to know them both, so we could make an offer that satisfied their needs and allowed our offer to stand out when they were reading through the multiple offers received; this actually helped us get the house because our bid was not the highest they received! Throughout the entire process Howard constantly in communication with us and made the entire process easy and smooth. We never felt like we were out of the loop or unsure of the next steps. Howard truly cares about all his clients and finding the correct home for each individual persons needs, which is the most important thing when you are choosing a house to make your home. read more

Howard is an absolute master at what he does, and we are thrilled with the results of his representation for us. We JUST closed on the sale of a property, and Howard made the process smooth and pain-free. He took care of everything from inspections, minor repairs/painting, and staging, to personally meeting with the president of the HOA. He was professional at all times, and the neighbors in our building were impressed with his personal attention to detail not just in our unit but for the building. We loved his communication style - he kept us up to speed at every milestone, and we appreciated his accountability and transparency throughout the process. His work and expertise paid off - we received a ton of interest, and got multiple offers. The bottom line? We sold for almost 10% OVER our asking price (and 20% over what we originally paid). We highly recommend Howard without hesitation, and would definitely use him again for any real estate transaction. read more

I would highly recommend Howard Bloom for any of your Real Estate needs! Howard is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and super friendly, it was great working with him in finding our home. I truly believe his expertise helped us to win our home which had multiple offers in a very competitive market. He made the whole buying process smooth and easy. Howard will be on the top of our list when we decide to sell or purchase another home. read more

I recently needed to sell a condo I inherited after a death in the family. This was an emotionally stressful time, but when I first met with Howard I felt like he would make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. And I was right! Howard took care of everything. The condo needed a lot of work to make it appealing to buyers, and he dealt with all the contractors and picked out all the finishes and fixtures. I never had to be there and was confident enough to leave town fior over a week while the work got underway. The transformation was amazing and we quickly received multiple excellent offers. Howard helped me choose the best one and everything went smoothly right through closing. I am thrilled with the outcome and with how pleasant the whole process was. I would definitely use his services for any future real estate needs. read more