Sam Zerarka

Sam Zerarka

REALTORĀ® | DRE# 01430691

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Specialties

  • Escrow, Interior Design, Home Building, Manufacturing
  • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
  • Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABRĀ®)

Credentials

  • 20+ years of comprehensive real estate expertise across Silicon Valley’s markets
  • Consistently ranked in the top 5% of agents in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County
  • SILVAR - Silicon Valley Association of REALTORSĀ®
  • CAR – California Association of REALTORSĀ®
  • NAR – National Association of REALTORSĀ®
  • Multi-year recipient of the President’s Circle Award from Intero Real Estate Services
  • Advisory Council Member, Executive Club at Intero Real Estate Services
  • Former School Board Member at Briones Elementary School

Client's Testimonials

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0


Sam was great to work with. His initial presentation was more comprehensive than any we received from other realtors. His low key demeanor and local knowledge made us comfortable working with him. Most importantly, many years experience working in the area and his thoughtfulness and good judgment did it for us. We got far more on the sale of our house than we expected, in far shorter time. We would not hesitate to use Sam again and highly recommend him. S.D/ Menlo Park

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0


Sam was phenomenal to work with. Not only did he have an intimate knowledge of the Palo Alto market, he was a pro when it came to finding us the perfect buyer for our house. The process was smooth and we were ecstatic with the results. Best of all, Sam is a great person and genuinely cares. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a straight forward agent. K.B / Palo Alto

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0


Sam, Thanks for all your help and keeping me updated on the selling process. Here is my recommendation.


My home required repairs and many cosmetic improvements. Sam recommended and arranged them. Plus his negotiation skills resulted in a sales price that exceeded my expectation. He kept me updated on the sales process. I highly recommend him to anyone selling a home. P.S / Atherton

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0


Sam is everything you are looking for in a real estate professional. He is the local  expert in this market, with a detailed understanding of each neighborhood and a strong understanding of the current trends. He wants the best for his clients and helps them find the right home. We have bought twice with Sam and sold one home with him too. O.K / Palo Alto

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0


It is a pleasure for me to write this commendation for Sam Zerarka. I first met Sam at an Open House in 2004 when I was testing the Bay Area real estate waters. It took me 2 more years to decide to jump in. Over this period Sam kept in touch with me on a regular basis, and when the time came to choose a real estate agent, Sam was a natural choice for my wife and me. I sure am glad now that I went with Sam. The final result of his work has far exceeded our expectations. Sam was very quick to understand exactly what we wanted, and was equally quick in spotting opportunities matching our requirements. Thanks to his efforts, we became the proud owners of a single family home in a very desirable neighborhood in Sunnyvale, with good schools and a 10 minute (non!)-commute to work. All this for well below the median price in the area! The house needed a facelift, and Sam doubled up as our contractor. For a very reasonable amount, much below what a licensed contractor would have charged us, Sam pulled together a team that gave our home a facelift and made it ready for us to move in within a month. I would say that Sam is your man. V.G / Sunnyvale

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0


Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2020 with Sam Z, he was professional – he knows the market extremely well which was critically important during our offer stage and comps analysis. Sam Z found our dream home in a very tough market, COVID! We were able to find our next home only a few months into working with him, in the exact neighborhood we had hoped for! Additionally, the process was extremely smooth which was critical for us. We felt Sam Z had our backs and were our local eyes & ears since we were not sure about the neighborhood. Sam Z is savvy, organized, and knows how to work intelligently with different audiences. He interfaces with clients, other agents, vendors all seamlessly which is critical in high pressure situations. We give our highest recommendation to Sam and are grateful for his representation of us during our home buying experience. We look forward to working with Sam and his talented team again in the future! M.V / Los Altos

About Sam

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Excellence in Real Estate, since 2004

With hundreds of real estate transactions expertly executed, Sam has become a trusted partner to sellers and investors in Silicon Valley. He combines market insight with a robust local network through COMPASS, including industry professionals, marketing specialists, and essential service providers, to deliver a fully supported and seamless personalized experience. Every phase of the real estate process is strategically coordinated to drive efficiency, minimize friction, and maximize success for our clients.  If you’re actively talking to agents, sit down with Sam to discuss how to leverage our experience.
 
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About Sam

Sam’s been part of the Menlo Park and Palo Alto community for over 25 years. This is home, and he knows the market inside and out. He started his career as an engineer at HP, so he brings that sharp, problem-solving tech brain to everything he does. For the last 20+ years he’s been developing a deep understanding of Silicon Valley’s culture, neighborhoods, and market dynamics while helping luxury clients and serious investors. People love working with Sam because he’s calm, steady, and incredibly good at what he does. He’s a master negotiator who always keeps his cool and gets the deal done right, knows the high-end local market extremely well, and outworks everybody. He’s direct and honest, but always kind, discreet, and 100% in his client’s corner. Whether it’s a trust sale, upgrade or a 1031 exchange, or just making sure you come out ahead, clients keep coming back because he makes it look easy. Sam’s also the perfect guide if you’re remodeling or building. He’s personally managed a ton of projects over the years and can connect you with the best contractors and pros who actually can deliver for you on time & on budget. For Sam, real estate is more than transactions; it’s strategic advisory, personal client connections with delivery, and long-term client advocacy.

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