Darlene Pylkkanen

With more than 35 years of real estate experience, Darlene brings deep market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Born and raised on the Peninsula, she has an intimate understanding of the local communities and is widely recognized for delivering outstanding results for both buyers and sellers.

Known for her integrity, enthusiasm, and meticulous attention to detail, Darlene builds lasting relationships with her clients and prides herself on creating partnerships that extend well beyond the closing of a transaction.

Her diverse background includes residential sales, commercial sales and leasing, property management, and escrow, giving her clients a comprehensive perspective throughout every stage of the real estate process.

Darlene has extensive experience throughout the mid-Peninsula, including Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, and San Mateo. She also maintains strong relationships with local contractors, designers, and development professionals, providing valuable resources for clients preparing homes for sale or planning renovations.

A Peninsula native, Darlene was born and raised in Menlo Park. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and has been a licensed real estate broker since 1991.

Darlene is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the California Association of Realtors®, and the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors®.

Outside of real estate, she enjoys gardening, baking, traveling, skiing, snowmobiling, and jet skiing.