Relocating to Los Gatos or Monte Sereno? | Silicon Valley Real Estate Expert

Why Los Gatos and Monte Sereno Are Where Silicon Valley Executives Choose to Live

There is a reason the most successful people in Silicon Valley — the executives at Apple, Netflix, NVIDIA, Google, and ServiceNow — end up in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It’s not just the homes, though the homes are extraordinary. It’s the combination of exceptional public schools, a walkable small-town downtown, mountain trails from your backyard, and a commute to the world’s most important tech campuses that takes 5 to 25 minutes depending on where you work.

Monte Sereno is the pinnacle. No commercial zoning, no apartment buildings, no through traffic. Just private estates on tree-lined streets, a median sale price of $4.8 million. Los Gatos offers the same quality of life at a broader range of price points — from the $1.8M townhomes near downtown to the $7M estates in the hills.

I was born here. I’ve sold here for 25 years. And there is a street in Monte Sereno named after me — Seaborn Court — from a development project I purchased and managed solo.

Why Your Agent Choice Is Everything in This Market

In most markets, the strength of your offer determines whether you win. In Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, the strength of your agent’s relationships determines whether you even get the call. I have spent 25 years building trust with every listing agent in 95030 and 95032. When I submit an offer on behalf of my buyer, the listing agent knows it will close — cleanly, on time, without drama.

How Annette Helps Relocating Buyers Win

Before You Arrive

Virtual strategy call to understand your needs, budget, timeline, and priorities. No wasted house-hunting trips.

While You’re Here

Curated showings of the best available properties — including off-market opportunities only my clients hear about.

After the Offer

Expert negotiation from someone who has done 99+ transactions in this exact market.

Companies Whose Employees I’ve Helped Relocate to Los Gatos & Monte Sereno

Apple ·
Netflix ·
NVIDIA ·
Google · ServiceNow — and more.
Relocating for a company not listed here? The market expertise is the same regardless of where you work. If you’re coming to Silicon Valley, Los Gatos and Monte Sereno deserve to be on your list.

Not sure which neighborhood fits your lifestyle? See the Los Gatos Neighborhoods Guide for a full breakdown by commute, price, and lifestyle.

Your Relocation Timeline With Annette

1. Initial Strategy Call

I’ll walk you through the market, realistic price ranges, and what the buying process looks like.

2. Pre-Approval With a Local Lender

Non-negotiable in a market where homes go pending in 14 days.

3. Curated, Efficient Showings

A curated trip — typically 2 days, 8–12 properties.

4. Position to Win

When you find the right home, we move immediately with the right pricing strategy and terms.

5. Seamless First Months

I connect you with trusted local vendors — inspectors, contractors, movers.