Over 100 5-star reviews across a handful of real estate websites are just a glimpse into the trust buyers and sellers have in Ryan here in Silicon Valley. Ryan Nickell ranks 1st out of 60+ real estate agents within Real Estate Experts. Real Estate Experts ranked 10th nationwide out of 14,500 top producing agents and teams by Real Trends in The Wall Street Journal, with 1.23 Billion in sold homes in 2021. For the past decade, our Silicon Valley housing market has become one of the most competitive -- and strongest -- real estate markets in the world. Winning in this market takes time, energy, and commitment, but brings with it a great feeling of accomplishment and, in time, great wealth. We love what we do and are proud of the considerable time and energy we devote to those navigating this uniquely competitive market to negotiate on behalf of our clients. Beyond merely standing behind what we do and how we do it, we believe you will quickly discover a difference in who we are. By prioritizing relationships over transactions, we aim to make the journey through our real estate market feel less like a gauntlet and more like an adventure. Although we approach every transaction focused on maximizing the return-on-investment of those we are helping, we never lose sight of the fact that behind the financial bottom line is the human one. This South Bay market is competitive, fast-paced, and often cut-throat and intimidating. Yet, behind the purchase and sale of every home is a real story of goals, dreams, and hopes of people we care about. We cannot wait to see where your story leads. How do Ryan's buyers win? An ex-Googler, on Google Maps team, Ryan leverages his extensive knowledge of the Silicon Valley area for targeting good deals and appreciating neighborhoods, saving a cumulative 1 million below market price for his buyers. Buyers can win without having to be the highest on price, even in a bidding war, because another competitive advantage is the ability to win with his partner lenders, including a couple who can convert buyers into cash offers (still financed). Working with sellers to ensure the highest return-on-investment through expert design, renovation, and showcasing their home, Ryan and his team set record sale prices, selling homes for up to 18 percent more than the neighborhood average. Through an intelligent selling process coupled with an aggressive marketing push to attract buyers, these strategies add up to make a big difference, not to mention his team can also help homeowners mitigate those pesky capital gains taxes. A skilled negotiator can easily swing the final value by several percent. Only 8 percent of agents are actually trained in negotiations. Tim & Ryan are savvy and experienced in negotiation, Certified Negotiation Expert trained in the same methods taught at Harvard Law School. Tim's an attorney fighting for you on your behalf. Their collaborative negotiation tactics have moved the needle as much as an extra 2 percent negotiating for our buyers and sellers. And fun fact, Tim & Ryan were also featured in the fifth year episode airing on The American Dream, a National Television Show highlighting lifestyle & real estate here in Silicon Valley. Follow Ryan Nickell on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn