Luxury Real Estate Case Studies

Read our selection of case studies below to see an example of what a relationship with a member of the Dreyfus Sotheby's team is like.

  • Nice House, Premium Price.

    Selling a nice house for a good price is not unusual for Palo Alto. What is unusual is when a home sells for over $1 million more than expected.

  • Move quickly and maximize the price.

    To close on their dream house, Max and Deirdre needed to sell their current house for top dollar. The problem was they had kids, a dog, and a nanny-and only weeks to get it all done.

  • Trust Sale Experience: Woodside Glens

    The following story is the testimonial provided by Karen Olson after I sold her family home of 50-plus years in Woodside Glens.

  • Extra Credit: What It Takes to Sell a Unique Stanford Home

    After nearly two years, and three Realtors, this jewel of a home finally sold. What changed? Finding a realtor with an insider's knowledge of how to navigate the special challenges of the Stanford micro-market.

  • Nice House, Premium Price, Perfect Timing

    It's surprising when everything works out the way you hoped. It's not often you can check all the boxes and get every single one.

  • 184 Vista Verde

    Many sellers encounter the same dilemma—do you give the listing to a friend who’s in real estate, or do you hire the best agent you can find? Luckily for Jim and Loren Archer, they could have it both ways.

  • 40 Years of Stuff: A Study in Downsizing

    When Roger and Margaret Smith decided it was time to move from their home of 40 years in Woodside, they hired Chris and he was able to sell their house in record time with multiple offers well over asking price.

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