Chris was a very patient and knowledgeable partner in finding my new dream home. I was a first-time buyer with lots of questions and really took my time researching and looking. (I had Chris involved for over a year and he was very patient with me) Chris guided me through all aspects of house-hunting, during one of the most challenging times in recent history, and was super helpful during the closing process. He was my liaison to the many other people and entities involved in closing a sale. Besides just being great overall, I really appreciate the personal touch Chris took with me. He also went above and beyond solving challenges when they presented themselves. More than I had any expectation of. 5/5 would (and do) recommend Chris and Francine Simone to anyone that will listen. :) You will not be disappointed! read more

We first worked with Chris Simone six years ago when my wife and I were looking for our first home together. We were growing frustrated with the competitive market when Chris suggested a different approach and go after off-market homes. He found us an incredible home in a wonderful school district, off market. Six years later we outgrew our house with the addition of two kids and a dog. When we decided to search for a bigger house, Chris was more than willing to show us homes and educate us on current market conditions. We were able to buy a bigger house strategically and by acting quickly upon Chris' guidance. He is also very patient and responsive throughout the whole process. Buying a new home meant we needed to sell our old home. We did not hesitate to hire Chris to market our home. He advised us on what to do to prepare the house for sale. Within a week after our house hit the market, we received many offers significantly above asking. Before he presented the offers to us, Chris reviewed them all and diligently ensured we had all the information to make the right decision. He made it easy and advised us along the way, Throughout the years, we worked with several Real Estate agents, and working with Chris Simone was by far the best experience by far. He genuinely cares for his client your side. He is a good guy all around who is also fair and ethical. read more

Chris and Francine were a delight to work with on selling my home. It was a very emotional thing to go through after living in the home almost 50 years. They hung in there with me during my emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Chris provided a 3D tour walk-through of my home and Francine prepared a beautiful glossy photo brochure high-lighting all the wonderful qualities and upgrades of my home. Chris was available by phone at all times, even if he was out of town or busy on another project. I really appreciated the open line of communication throughout the selling process. A couple of my neighbors called and texted me that they had attended the open house hosted by the Simones and commented how gorgeous the home was and that Chris was very personable and would definitely use him as their realtor if/when they were ready to sell. We got into a multiple offer situation and Chris was there to step me through the process of how to negotiate the transaction with several interested buyers. He was able to get me more than my asking price, as well as buyers who were incredibly grateful to all I had put into my home. It made it easier to let go of my family's home, knowing it was going to a couple who was so appreciative and will start making their family memories and dreams come true. read more

Chris was great to work with in helping us buy our first home! He is very knowledgeable about the industry and helped us navigate this competitive Bay Area market. He took the time to go over the paperwork and was very patient with us on our house tours. I would work with him again if I ever needed to buy another home. read more

Chris Simone was great to work with and exceeded all our expectations. He helped and guided us throughout the whole home buying process. He helped us buy our home below market price in this competitive market in California. Chris was available by phone at all times, even if he was out of town or busy on another project. I really appreciated the open line of communication throughout the buying process. Chris is extremely knowledgable and has lot of experience in real estate. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a realtor whom you can trust and get a best deal in the California market. read more

Chris provided excellent service to help sell our condo under challenging market conditions (rising interest rates leading to a slowdown in the market). Chris held open houses every weekend as well as coming up with creative ways to contact potential buyers. He was able to get us a very acceptable non-contingent all-cash offer. Chris did an extremely professional job, and I would highly recommend him. read more

Simone is professional and easy to work with. He managed the listing of my townhouse in Milpitas and escrow processes very well. And most importantly, he is able to get me a good non-contingent offer within 30 days after listing. read more

We met Chris at an open house that he was hosting in the San Jose area and were very impressed from the get go. We were pretty frustrated with our previous realtor and were looking for representation as first time home buyers. We later had a follow up meeting with Chris to discuss our home search expectations and were feeling optimistic. We found Chris to be extremely knowledgeable about the pockets we were interested in, was super accommodating when it came to showings and he worked around the clock for us. In about a month from when we met, we ended up having an offer accepted on a house, below list price. Chris provided incredible support through every step of the closing process to educate us. He is not pushy, will help formulate a workable strategy that you're comfortable with and will position you for success. He also has a great temperament (must have because things can go unplanned several times), is detail oriented, super hardworking and has lots of experience. I would highly recommend Chris if you're looking for representation to buy or sell a home. read more

Chris Simone and his team were AWESOME partners for us in selling our home in Santa Clara, CA. Their market knowledge, deep experience, realtor relationships, outstanding negotiation skills, patience, generosity, and resourcefulness made ALL THE DIFFERENCE in our very positive outcome. This was the second time Chris Simone helped us sell a house. He's my go-to guy. read more

I interviewed three realtors and Chris, far and away, seemed to possess the most expertise. He handled the details quite well and, in one day, brought in three bids with the top bid at $100,000 over my asking price...as well as the price the other realtors had recommended. And no contingencies! The sale went smooth as glass. He moved me to take several actions which I found to be very beneficial: e.g. staging, early home inspection,...; he knew what he was doing! read more

Chris Simone was very tenacious with selling my house. He had open house most every weekend and kept advising us on any current buy/sell information that could be pertinent to keeping our house interesting to the buyers. Many times Chris managed to find time to help out beyond the call of his normal work activities. Once Chris didn't hesitate to arrange buying a new furnace and having it installed so that there was no delay in getting it ready for the buyers. His professionalism is high mark to the Real Estate business and I'd highly recommend him & his company any time. Thank you Chris Jo Schoenholzer read more

Chris offered a superb service. He took my case close to his heart and sold the house in less then two weeks. I had 7 offers and all of them were higher than the listed price. He also helped me in addressing some complications with my particular case with continued efforts to find creative solutions and professional attitude. Thank you Chris. read more

Chris Simone & Francine are excellent Realtor Agents! Chris and Francine are kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about real estate transactions. Chris sold our home in 5 days and we received 6 offers, during the covid epidemic. Chris has superior negotiation skills and we were able to receive an offer far greater than we expected! Chris is quick to return phone calls texts and emails any time you contact him and is thorough in providing pertinent information regarding real estate transactions. Chris also helped us in purchasing another home out of the bay area. He drove 3 hours to be available with the inspectors while they inspected our future home. We would like to highly recommend Chris & Francine Simone to anyone who plans on selling or buying a home because they are professional experts in their field and they provide outstanding service/ read more

Chris helped my wife and I find and buy our home in the San Jose area. He brings years of experience and deep knowledge about the area and the home buying process. We selected him after a conversation at an open house where it was obvious he has a level of professionalism and knowledge we look for in an agent. He helped us navigate the offer process which is much more intense here than in our previous home cities. He also followed through with emails, texts and phone calls to make sure we were comfortable. He helped us all the way through the rent-back period and was there in person for the key hand-off. We have been very happy we found Chris and we recommend using him as your agent. read more

This is my 4th real estate transaction with Chris and no one is better. His professionalism and knowledge is noticeable right away, especially when you see him dealing with other agents. So far, I have not missed out on a property yet that we went in on. He keeps you in the loop every part of the way and always responsive to any questions and concerns you have. My last transaction was more complicated and contingent on selling my previous home first. Chris is able to ease our concerns by knowing how to submit our offers and counter offers with our interests first. Highly recommended. read more

Chris Simone exceeded all our expectations when it comes to finding the ideal realtor. It was an emotional and bittersweet decision to sell our home and he eased all our anxieties, patiently answered all our questions and most importantly advocated for us every step of the way. His clear communication, thorough explanations, foresight for hurdles, and proactive approach made for a smooth process. The photographer he hired did an exceptional job capturing our home's essence and featured the upgrades perfectly. The detailed information that was highlighted in the brochure about our home was hands down the best advertisement I've ever seen readily available for everyone who walked or drove by to grab before the big open house. He strategically set the list date and open house date to maximize interest. We found the perfect buyers in just one week from the list date. If we ever decide to sell again Chris Simone would be our top choice for an agent. He goes above and beyond. He is passionate about his work, detail oriented and a genuinely kind man that we trusted had our best interests at heart. It was truly a pleasure working with him throughout the entire process. He has kindly even checked in with us since the close of the sale to see how we were settling into our new home. read more

Chris helped us sell our house in San Jose and buy a bigger one in Morgan Hill. We were so nervous at the beginning and were not sure how we could handle the transactions. Luckily, we found Chris. He guided us thru all the process smoothly, professionally and successfully. At the end, we were able to sell our house $40,000 higher than the asking price and buy a new house below the selling price!!! We are so happy with all the real estate services Chris offered. Chris is very helpful. He is an expert in negotiation and communication. He is very professional and knowledgeable about real estate. He put his clients' interest first and very patient too. In overall, we would recommend Chris for anyone who has real estate need. We definitely use Chris again in the future. read more

We have been very fortunate to have met Chris!! As first-time home buyers, we were pretty nervous and although we had done significant research before embarking full-speed on our home search, we realized our research and knowledge-gathering was insufficient. This is where Chris immensely helped us in all aspects of home-buying including answering questions that were not really in his domain e.g. home loan which he did so happily. He even patiently answered some of the silliest questions we're sure he must have heard. Chris' biggest qualities are his sincerity and integrity. These can possibly be a rarity in real-estate. One example that I have to corroborate this is as follows. For the property that we eventually succeeded in purchasing, we made a pre-emptive offer. We were confident that we made a really strong offer with all contingencies removed. The sellers decided to wait till the deadline. On the deadline date, Chris strategized that we reduce the offer price but still be in a comfortably strong position. Although as buyers we decided to stick to the original offer, we were very heartened to see Chris place his clients' best interests forward. We have already recommended him to some of our friends and will continue to do so. He is the best among the best in the real-estate business. read more

Outstanding realtors and people! We moved from Cupertino to Danville and used the Simone Team as both our buying and selling realtors. They were very cheerful and professional and sold our house in about 2 weeks. . They also didn't hesitate to drive all the way out to Danville which is over an hour from their office to show us at least two dozen houses on numerous different days. They helped us understand the contracts and made the property inspection process easy. They had all the contacts we needed to make the transactions go very smoothly. They held open houses and priced our property fairly. On the buying end, they negotiated well and saved us money. Overall I would recommend them highly and will use them again if we move back to the peninsula. read more

My wife and I signed up with Chris to sell our house last year. We found Chris to be fantastic to work with through the process. We didn't really know what we were doing, never having sold a home before. He armed us with a ton of knowledge about the landscape of the real estate market in our area. He gave us tips and tactics that we could follow to get the house ready to put on the market. When we needed a referral for a painter or a contractor, he had ones at the ready that did high-quality professional work. We were well-informed every step of the way, and we never had a problem getting a hold of Chris if we had questions. He was also extremely patient with our questions, giving us complete thorough answers. When the time came to actually put the house on the market, Chris set our expectations carefully and appropriately. And then he completely blew away our expectations by getting us a phenomenal deal! Chris sold our house for a handsome profit, with very clean terms. We were struck speechless when he told us the final offer that we accepted after regaining the power of speech. If you want an agent who knows the market and will be a tremendous ally during the process, go with Chris! read more

The Simone Team is the best I have ever worked with! Chris is very responsive to all calls and text questions. Their dedication to creating success for their clients is unsurpassed. The marketing materials they developed to sell our house, are professional, well written and high quality. They go above and beyond to make it easy and comfortable to do business with. read more

Chris & Francine Simone provided me with excellent service every step of the way during the sale of my condominium. They are experienced, knowledgeable, ethical, kind, patient, and a joy to work with. I felt very shaky, anxious, and emotional about selling my home, yet Chris welcomed my many questions and always took time to explain what was happening and to share why he was making particular recommendations. Chris supported and guided me in preparing my home for sale. I was impressed with the efficiency, ease, and professionalism of the staging, photography, 3-D tour, and marketing of my home. Chris and Francine were always available to walk me through the online paperwork. I felt in the loop at all times, and felt relaxed and confident I was in good hands. I highly recommend this team and would use them again. read more

We met Chris outside one home that had been recently purchased. The "for sale" sign was still on, the open house was supposed to happen that afternoon. However, someone had already bought it the previous night. Chris went there specifically to let potential buyers know that it was already sold and there was no open house. Chris took time from his busy schedule to let potential buyers know in person that so they wouldn't just get there and saw an empty house. This shows dedication and commitment and consideration for others. This is how Chris is. Ready to answer any questions or clarify concerns as well as to offer any good advice from his years of experience. He has been instrumental in my getting a home and I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to get a knowledgeable person who goes above and beyond his job description. read more

I've had a few transactions with The Simone Team. They are very professional and always put the client first. They make sure to listen to what you want out of a purchase or sale, and provide insightful feedback. They're super communicative and respond promptly. I was very happy I followed their advice as every transaction has gone VERY well! read more

I was referred to Chris Simone by a friend. Chris was a great agent to work with. In our first meeting with Chris he went through his marketing strategy and talked about what he was going to do for us to get top dollar for our house. He was always on time, had great communication skills, and he made the process of selling our house seamless. He was always available for questions, returned calls promptly, and is very knowledgeable on all the things that need to be done to sell your house. I work with a lot of agents in my business and Chris is by far one of the best, if not the best. I would defiantly recommend Chris Simone as your agent. Thank you again Chris for doing an outstanding job and for being our agent. read more

Thanks to the outstanding job of Chris Simone, our Real Estate agent, we sold our mother's house on the first day it was on the market for a great price and zero contingencies. Chris was very professional in all aspects of the real estate transaction; from arranging all the necessary inspections/disclosures, creating the beautiful multi-page brochure, and coordinating the staging of the home which made it more appealing and attractive than ever. The personalized website featuring the photos & especially the 3D-tour option made it easy for a prospective buyer to view the home. We closed escrow in a record 10 days! For a hassle free and successful sale experience, we highly recommend the Chris and Francine Simone Real Estate Team. read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Chris on both the purchase and sale of our home. We were so pleased with our experience buying our home, it was not even a consideration that we would use anyone else when it came time to sell. From start to finish, Chris had every detail covered, we literally had not one worry. We credit his diligent strategy and comprehensive marketing to be responsible for our home selling in 1 week, with multiple solid offers, all significantly above our list price. From creating amazing quality brochures, ensuring top-notch photography, creating a 3-D drone tour to old-school direct mail marketing to generate a buzz - the expertise that Chris brought to the table was 100% responsible for our incredible result. Regarding contracts, he is a master. His attention to detail on this subject is unparalleled. This is due to the fact that he managed every detail, made sure every element was perfect on all documents, so that neither the buyer nor ourselves had any paperwork delays or issues. The experience he brings to the contract process ensured an extremely smooth transaction. Aside from being competent, detail oriented and organized, Chris is a really good person. He is a nice guy with a cool, calm and collected personality that lends itself well to the frenetic environment that real estate transactions often create. His is courteous, diligent, respectful and works hard to do deals that are a win-win. It was a pleasure to work with Chris and we would highly recommend him for any real estate need! read more

If knowledge is food for the wise and liquor to the fool, I would encourage anyone who is looking to buy or sell to come and check out the "all you can eat" buffet line that Chris Simone and the Simone Team consistently offered us throughout the years. In 2013 we were in deep financial trouble and the only option we had was to sell our house. And without a doubt Chris and his team did a remarkable job! He not only negotiated the sale of our home for more then what we listed, but then turned around and got us into contract in our current home for less then what the seller was selling it for. By using Chris Simone, we were able to sell high and buy low! I have owned 3 homes thus far and had yet to experience a truly intellectually superior agent like Chris Simone. I'm usually patient with realtors but it felt like most of them just don't know how to do their jobs very well, and some are even proud of their ignorance. I feel lucky we were referred to Chris by a family friend and would encourage anyone looking for a solid realtor to give the Simone Team a call. You won't be disappointed! Robert Ahlstrom 142 Woodside Dr San Anselmo Ca read more

If you need a realtor, the Simone Team is the best you can find. They truly do take each buy or sell personally and work hard for you. We were first time home buyers and Chris patiently showed us dozens of homes over the course of many weeks until we found the perfect one. He held our hand through the offer and lending process and answered every question along the way. He never pressured us and stayed objective through the whole process. I know we were difficult because we didn't have a "type" of home in mind. We were open to foreclosures, fixer uppers, ready to move in. Also, ideal location ranged from mountain view all the way to Milpitas! Even after you buy or sell your home, they continue to provide value. We bought our home several years ago and since then Chris Simone has helped us out on several occasions at no cost. My aunt's house in Los Altos has been on the market for months (with another realtor) with no sign of it selling. I asked Chris to provide another point of view on what could be changed to get the house sold. He provided her an analysis of the comps in her area and what he thought the home should be priced at if they wanted to get more activity on the house and get an offer close to what they needed. When my father started thinking about putting his home on the market, Chris Simone went over and offered his expertise on what remodeling might be required to easily sell the home. Most recently, Chris heard about a great refinancing offer from our lender. He passed it on to us and it was the easiest refinance ever! He didn't receive any compensation for the referral. And it saved us almost 600 per month! We will be a Simone Team customer for life. I hope you will give them a try the next time you are looking for a realtor that you can trust will work in your best interest. read more

Chris is a true professional. He represented us in the sale of our Brentwood home. He is a real estate magician and a true ringmaster in the real estate circus. I would recommend Chris to all!!! read more

Note: We were the buyers. I was going to go at it alone and save some bucks, but after one session with Chris, It was clear that the value I was going to get from working with him far outweighed the money I would have saved. His knowledge about the South San Jose market, the neighborhoods, his patience with my wife and I (not to mention our hard to control 3 year-old) showed great professionalism. I would recommend Chris Simone whether you were selling or buying. read more

Chris is a fantastic realtor and he did a great job throughout the process of finding and buying our home. In this crazy market you need someone you can trust and Chris is just the man. Chris worked tirelessly, helping us identify neighborhoods, arranging showings and negotiating a great deal on our new house. When you're buying or selling in the Bay Area you need an expert you can count on and I highly recommend Chris Simone. read more

I have used Chris & Francine to buy two houses and sell one and it has always been a great experience. When selling our home in Campbell, Chris was able to get us $100K over the asking price by strategically showing our home. Once the offers were in, he kept the deal moving forward with little stress on our part. As far as buying two homes from the Simone Team, they excel in negotiating. This is so important in a hot market where homes have multiple offers. Another point to make for this team is how easy and pleasant they are to work with. When buying or selling a house, you will spend a great deal of time with your agent. Make sure they are likable. Chris and Francine are good people as well as good realtors. read more

We worked with a couple agents before meeting Chris Simone. We were looking for almost 6 months, every week looking at homes, and kept getting outbid. We felt hopeless in a market where $100-$200k or more above asking is the norm. So you really need an agent that's on your side and that will inspire confidence, and work hard to get you into a home before it goes on the market or right when it does. Chris was never hesitant to answer all the crazy questions I had, at all hours. When we wanted to see something right away, he made it happen. He made one of the most important and largest purchase of our lives come to reality. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the home he found for us to grow our family in. It was an off market home Chris found for us in an excellent school district & we didn't have to bid with other buyers!! I was skeptical at first, exclusively working with him, but this was the best decision ever. He is dedicated and will work hard to get you a home. Not like other agents who send you to open houses. He will find a way to get you in a home and has lots of strategies to find you one, including mailers on your behalf. We were able to get this home without all the crazy bidding thanks to Chris. He also helped us get set up with a general contractor to have some remodeling done before moving in. He's also pleasant to work with, knowledgeable, and does what's best for his clients. I can tell he has a passion for putting people into their dream house. That passion is helping others, especially people us who lost a bit of hope each week. Hope to work with him again down the line. Thank you Chris!! We would not have found our home without you! read more

I have used Chris Simone to assist with buying a home twice. His level of expertise and customer service is unparalleled. I truly believe his guidance and strategic approach to making an offer made the difference in my getting my home in this highly competitive Bay Area market. He also goes above and beyond with making sure every detail is taken care of and attended to, such as offering suggestions and assisting with arrangements for other services such as termite tenting, locksmiths, and so on. I have every faith and confidence in him and would highly recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Plus he's really a nice guy and truly a pleasure to work with. read more

It was pretty scary selling and buying a new home with 2 small children and one on the way right before the holiday season but Chris made it so easy for us! We had a fantastic experience with Chris from beginning to end! He sold our house in 4 days well over asking price with 7 offers. He then turned around and helped us buy our home in Morgan Hill! Chris was there for us at anytime of the day or even night. He gave us so many great ideas to help us sell our house as well as getting the house we are in now. Chris always treated us like we were his only client. He was always very honest, professional and always there for us. I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Chris Simone is an excellent realtor for all facets. He really impresses me from the very first meeting with his market knowledge, contract knowledge, communication, and negotiation. I have been with at least 10 realtors before Chris. This summer, Chris has helped to find a home, number 11, ideal for my situation. His system of informing me about the property available for my criteria, viewing the property, writing the contract, negotiation of repairs, and being with me during the signing of the escrow for last minute questions is so effective and professional. We really communicate well during the whole process of three months. He is one of the few that understand the role of real estate agent. read more

I worked with Chris back in March and April of 2012 to buy my first house. He was exactly what I was looking for in an agent. We went through several houses and all through the process he was trying to find the right house for me. Since I was looking for a fixer upper he helped me find houses that had a solid foundation and no structural issues and then he also helped me envision what I could do with the property. Our conversations routinely turned into talks about blowing out walls and where to put additions. It was a lot of fun and incredibly helpful, but then after all of that we would discuss if the property would also be worth the investment. The location was also an issue, I wasn't looking for an investment after-all, I was looking for a home. We ended up finding the perfect house, easily within my budget in the perfect neighborhood. If that wasn't enough he helped make the inspection and loan process as smooth as possible. I would recommend him any day, and when I do decide to sell my house he can already count on me giving him a call. read more

Chris Simone was my agent on a foreclosed property in Santa Cruz in December 2016. I was delighted with every aspect of my professional relationship and enthusiastically recommend Chris to anyone in need of a real estate pro, especially for a foreclose property. I appreciate Chris' responsiveness, sensitivity, reassurance, clarity, and thoughtfulness. He demonstrated pro-level expertise in many aspects of a complex transaction---negotiations, loan process, title, escrow, working with the bank, etc. When he didn't know, he didn't pretend to know. Chris offered superb counsel throughout our escrow (which I followed) and which resulted in my securing an exceptional property. Chris communicated clearly and thoroughly, but not too much. He was honest, on point, shared relevant examples from his own experience, was never pushy or annoying. In the course of my purchase, I developed confidence in Chris' real estate wisdom, his care, and his humanity. I highly recommend Chris Simone to anyone seeing a Real Estate pro. read more

Highly recommended! Chris helped us buy our first home which normally isn't an easy process, but he gained our trust and put us at ease. He was responsive, knowledgeable and negotiated a great deal which helped our dreams come true with our first home. read more