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Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

DRE Verified

Compass Real Estate

Palo Alto, CA15 years experience128 jobs completed
4.7(7 reviews)
Responds in ~1 hourActive this week
Highly Rated100+ Jobs15+ Yrs ExperienceFast Responder
California DRE #02145678·Verified Jul 2026·Check license
Salesperson under Compass Real Estate · Broker of record: David Kim (DRE #01988123)
Luxury HomesFirst-Time SellersInvestment Properties

About

15 years selling residential real estate across Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos. I work by the task, not the commission — whether you need a single open house hosted, an offer reviewed, or full listing support, you get senior-level attention without signing away 3% of your sale.

Services (5)

Open House HostingFeatured

Premium Open House Experience

Full-service open house hosting including professional signage, refreshments coordination, visitor tracking, and a detailed feedback report with buyer interest levels.

Turnaround: Schedule 5–7 days ahead

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Offer Review

Comprehensive Offer Analysis

Detailed analysis of each offer including buyer qualification assessment, contingency review, and net-proceeds calculation.

Turnaround: 24–48 hours

MLS Listing

Full MLS Listing Package

Complete MLS listing with an optimized description, photo uploads, and syndication to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and all major portals.

Turnaround: 2–3 business days

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Staging Consultation

Home Staging Consultation

In-person walkthrough with room-by-room staging recommendations and a detailed, budget-aware action plan.

Turnaround: 3–5 business days

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Negotiation Assistance

Expert Negotiation Services

Professional negotiation on your behalf through the entire offer process until you reach agreement.

Turnaround: Ongoing through close of escrow

Reviews (7)

Alex Thompson

Alex Thompson

Jul 18, 2026

Flawless open house

Sarah ran a flawless open house in Palo Alto — strong turnout and a detailed feedback report in my inbox the next morning. Worth every dollar.

Response from Sarah Johnson

Thank you, Alex! It was a pleasure showing your home — those Sunday visitors were genuinely impressed.

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee

Jun 19, 2026

Sold $60k over asking

Sarah negotiated our sale $60k over asking without losing the buyer. Calm, strategic, and always one step ahead.

Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez

May 18, 2026

Staging made the difference

Her room-by-room staging plan was practical and cheap to execute. The listing photos looked incredible afterward.

Emily Nguyen

Emily Nguyen

Apr 2, 2026

Great MLS listing

Listing went live fast and synced to Zillow and Redfin the same day. Would've liked a bit more proactive communication, but happy overall.

Daniel Foster

Daniel Foster

Feb 12, 2026

Worth every dollar

Helped us compare four offers and pick the cleanest one — steered us away from a shaky buyer who likely would've fallen through.

Response from Sarah Johnson

So glad it worked out, Daniel. Picking the right buyer is half the battle.

Sophia Williams

Sophia Williams

Dec 18, 2025

Second time using Sarah

Repeat client here. The post-open-house feedback report is pure gold — you actually learn what buyers think.

Robert Tanaka

Robert Tanaka

Oct 22, 2025

Knowledgeable and honest

Told us what NOT to spend money on before listing. Refreshingly honest in an industry that usually upsells.