Jeff Van Houten, Real Estate Agent

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★★★★★
"Jeff was punctual, professional, knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. He's extremely knowledgeable regarding the properties and trends in the area and was very helpful even when we changed our minds and went a completely different direction from what we were originally looking at. He took the time to talk to us on several occasions to understand what we really wanted, and helped us think about the kind of offers we were willing to make. Jeff (and his team) was very responsive to questions and with the many documents and tasks that needed to be done. We felt we got a great deal, and were able to close early. And to top it all off there was the sweetest gift basket in our new home once we got the keys. Would highly recommend. Thank you!"

★★★★★
"Engaging with Jeff as our agent was the best decision we made. His perspective on the homes we were looking at was a breath of fresh air. He independently researched items on the inspection reports I would have not thought to look at, called vendors and helped us best understand the home we were bidding on. Through the entire process Jeff kid gloved all the issues that can arise with the sellers, and ensured a smooth transaction. He is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and personable when working with all parties. Our transaction was a success and Jeff definitely was a part of it."

★★★★★
"Jeff took the time to understand our needs as we searched for our first home in such a competitive housing market. His expert knowledge of the Sonoma County area was highly effective in finding us a home we love. He went above and beyond in his search by previewing houses he felt would be to our liking, as our search was semi-remote (San Francisco and New York). His tenacity ultimately paid off and now we are the proud owners of a home in beautiful Sonoma."

About Jeff

One thing you can say about Jeff is that he gets results. He’s a great listener, collaborator & advisor; he asks good questions. He strives to employ data to help make sense of the current market and key trends. He’s incredibly focused on helping clients realize their vision and achieve their property goals.

Jeff has lived in Sonoma and Napa Counties since 1998, building and renovating several personal residences. Working for a large international winery portfolio, Jeff oversaw acquisition & development of several large winery properties across both counties. He also oversaw large research programs focused on sustainability, smart land use, and natural resource protection. Through these experiences, Jeff not only has a deep knowledge of the North Bay, but an appreciation for the land & landscape.

Jeff graduated from the University of Michigan and has an advanced degree in management from George Washington University. He’s a Kellogg Executive Scholar from Northwestern University and completed the mergers & acquisition program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Jeff is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® .