Outstanding Services - Proven Results!

            Real Estate Broker doing business in California since 1997
            Numerous professional awards and recognitions
            Selling houses for the highestr price in history
            Luxury Homes expert
            Providing high quality property management
            Preferred Broker of several major banks
            Certified Short Sales Specialist
            REO, regular and short sales, auctions



                             These reviews are actual, from real sellers and buyers.

Tom Wellbaum.
"Irene sold my town house in San Jose. I was very satisfied with her professionalism and dedication during the entire process. I would recommend Irene for anyone looking to sell their home."


Yelena Sosenskaya
I've known Irene for almost 25 years now, and have just closed our 7th transaction together! I've seen Irene growing professionally throughout the years, always staying on top of trends, technologies, rules and regulations, legislation and best practices. And always on her client's side: knowledgeable, enthusiastic, compassionate, caring... never pushing, always willing to accommodate her client needs and schedules. She is always there for me - as a friend, as a professional, as a person I can trust.



Michael Ratner.
"Do you want to sell your house -- above asking price and entirely hassle-free? If so, do not hesitate to hire Irene Borz as your agent! We can't speak highly enough about Irene. Irene is a consummate professional and a great person - a pleasure to interact with! She knows the business like the back of her hand and makes sure you don't need to - unless you want to know all the details, in which case she will explain everything. Irene is intimately familiar with real estate, its trends, statistics, and pricing strategies, and this allows her help her clients navigate the ever changing real estate market with confidence. And we think that the real value that Irene and her entire team bring to the table as compared to other agents is comprehensive approach to a house sale. The idea is that all stages, from determining optimal strategy and house preparation to making sure the deal is closed are equally important -- and Irene can actually help with all of them! What they did for us was more than just listing the property and closing the sale -- they helped us with the entire process from start to finish. Our initial attempt at selling the house with another agent failed because we were not ready -- neither the house itself nor us personally. Irene sensed that and one of the first things she did was set up our expectations correctly. This is the key to a successful sale. Even before we signed the contract, Irene and Gary sat down with us and provided us with a comparative analysis of the current market, helping set up our pricing strategy. Next step was coming up with a plan of repairs/improvements required to make the house presentable, and finding the actual contractors/handymen to do the job. Gary was very instrumental during both of these efforts. After the house preparation was complete, Irene found top notch staging and real estate media companies. We are now convinced that staging and high-quality photos and videos are absolutely essential for a sale to be successful. The result exceeded all expectations - in 6 days we had 5 times more showings than in 10 days during the first time on the market -- and multiple offers. And that was when Irene showcased her impeccable negotiating skills -- we sold the house way above the asking price! After we accepted the offer, Irene was closely watching and facilitating the process, making sure everything was done promptly and in strict accordance with the contract -- while always keeping our best interest in mind. The deal was closed without a single hitch! We wholeheartedly recommend Irene Borz. She is THE AGENT you have been looking for!


Andrew Gibaut.
"Irene sold our condo in San Jose and made the process as easy and quick as possible. When we initially hired Irene Borz, she gave us her goal for the sales price of the condo. We thought there was no way that we'd get that purchase price, however, we sold our condo for the exact number that she gave us. She knows the market like no other agent/broker. Irene did an amazing job in listing and selling our condo, she was very attentive, accessible, and protected our interests through the entire process. We will always recommend her and will definitely go back to her for our future real estate needs, as she is the best in the business."
Andrew Gibaut. (second transaction) "Irene is a fantastic and professional Broker. This is the second home Irene has sold for us and, with both homes, Irene had us in contract within a week and well over asking price. We could not be happier with her service. She is extremely detailed-oriented, quick and efficient with her communication, knows the market inside and out, and always had our best interests in mind during the entire process. Without a doubt, we will utilize her again in the future and will not hesitate to refer family and friends."

Ani T.
"We worked with Irene to get our first house! She represented both sides the buyers (us) and the sellers. She was easy to work with and always checked in on us to make sure the whole deal goes through smoothly. Highly recommend her. She’s a pleasure to work with!"


Natasha and Robert K.
"Irene just sold our house on Tobias Dr in San Jose. Dear Irene, It is impossible to express all our appreciation and Big Thanks in two phrases. Since 1999 we've been together in our interesting journey buying and selling from a small townhouse in Santa Clara to many other homes in the Bay Area and beyond - for us, our kids, our relatives and friends, You have been always ready for us with endless help, professional advices, solutions, encouragements and just by being our Big Friend. Our Journey is not over... Thank you, Irene! See you soon in our new home!"


Ying Xia.
"First of all, I was lucky to meet Irene Borz when she was selling a house in Santa Clara. That house became my home.
Then we made a very good decision to choose Irene as our listing agent this time and I do work with some other agents before so I could have a fair comparison. Irene is the most hard working agent I ever met, she is so addictive and has so much passion on her job. She always said I could contact her any time if I have any concerns or questions. Does she work 24 hours every day?  She gave us very reasonable suggestions on how to remodel the property, no more, no less. We follow her instructions strictly and the results turn out to be great. I also like the decorations Irene used, photographer and the flyer design she picked so much. Altogether we made the property on its most presentable state on the market. Irene also tries to save every minute for her client, shorten the time put property on the market as much as possible and schedule everything well in advance. If things not happen as planned, she always responses quickly and make adjustment to the plan right away. If something urgent/unexpected happens during the transaction, as always since it is not a perfect world, she would try every way she could and tell you it will be taken care of and do not worry, so you know she will always be there to count on.  I am also very impressed by Irene's negotiation skills. She tried her best to get most benefit for her client, both on the sale's price and on the contract terms. At the same time, she is very cautious on every step takes during the transaction, make sure her client is always well protected, not only verbally but also written on paper. Thanks a lot Irene for all your efforts, we will definitely use your service again in the near future and recommend you to my friends around!"



Lev and Elena F.
"We had not imagined that selling a home could be so... convenient. Irene organized the pre-sale repairs, cleaning and decoration of the house, all was included in the package of her services. The entire process of selling was pointed to the main target - sell the house for the price acceptable for us. Irene was always available for our calls and emails but usually she called us first. She negotiated hard on our behalf. Maybe even too hard - one of the potential buyers made such high offer that he could not actually afford. We recommend everybody to work with this seasoned Broker who devotes all her experience and energy toward selling your home. Thank you Irene! Lev and Elena, Happy sellers of [a house on] Vineyard Dr."


Robert Burmeister.
"Irene and her team went out of their way to make this a very positive and memorable experience. I never felt alone and I knew Irene and her team were with me every step of the way. Any questions I had were promptly answered even late at night or early in the morning. The kindness and respect she showed my family was truly exceptional."

J.Xie .
"My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Irene and now we have our first home! Finding a home is hard in Bay Area. Finding a home we like is even harder. Irene provided comprehensive and professional help along the house hunting journal. Among all the good things I could name, the most important fact I would like to bring here is what Irene did after we submitted the offer. She actively talked to the listing agent to reach a great deal for us, collaborated all parties to make sure the finance process was correct and on time, double checked all the words and letters in documents for us to ensure the final closing period was smooth, etc. Really appreciate all the time and effort they spent and highly recommend all buyers, especially first home buyers to consider their fantastic services."


Aleks K.
"Irene is a true professional who goes above and beyond in customer service and ensuring her clients are 100% satisfied. Myself and my family are beyond lucky to have not only a great agent, but also a friend. Buying / selling properties is a long and stressful process and Irene has worked diligently every time for our family to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. She has made herself available any time of day for us and is very responsive to our needs and requests. She's an expert negotiator that continues to please and exceed our expectations. If you want to work with a true professional who will always have your back and provide non-biased opinions, I highly recommend Irene. Guarantee you will not be disappointed!'


I. Katsyuk.
"We are repeated customers of Irene Borz. Her expertise and knowledge are amazing. Her negotiation skills are above and beyond of what you'd expect from the realtor. Her position of defending her customers and constantly looking for a best possible solutions makes a real difference. I mean real real difference. If you want to buy or sell a house and you want someone to make this transaction as smooth and painless as possible, choose Team 1 Realtors owner Irene Borz. Addition from Iryna: I feel privileged to have been introduced to Irene Borz more than 13 years ago when we were selling our house and needed a real professional to help us with that. When we recently decided to buy a new house, it was no brainer for us that we will ask Irene for her help again. She has the expertise, experience and necessary resources at her disposal to make sure we will get the right home. From educating and guiding us throughout the process, providing all the information needed, constant communication, being very responsive and highly punctual, working with Irene and her company (in face of Gary and Dominique) was a great experience as they were critical in making sure we were able to close on our home in 25 days. Starting from the first meeting where our options were discussed till the closing day Irene was fully involved in all steps by providing us with guidance, resources and sometime even moral support. Search for houses was very smooth; all visited houses were thoroughly analyzed personally by her and highly professional suggestions were provided. We received the best possible services that gone far beyond our expectations and we will definitely be working with her again on selling/buying our next house."

Kirill Nov-ko.  
"Irene helped me acquire several investment properties and I highly recommend them as the experienced professionals with integrity, excellent communication, attention to detail, positive attitude and great energy. 
To quote one of the listing agent's words: "That agent of yours! She is a real go-getter. You are lucky to have her and I'm sure you'll get your offer through". She was right."

Mikhail Nisevich.  
"Dear Irene, It is my 3rd home I'm buying with you. Since 1998, I'm using your outstanding services.  I want to say special thanks for making the dream come true. I really like the house, enjoy living there and feel it as my home."

Tomislav Grcanac. 
“Irene really excelled when it was the time to sell my condo. She recommended few simple and inexpensive repairs and decorated the place beautifully. I had buyers within a week, when similar properties in the same complex were staying on the market for months.
I was so impressed with her performance that I increased her commission above what we had in the listing agreement.”
Tomislav Grcanac (the third transaction).  "Through the years, Irene orchestrated three of my real estate transactions, and I also recommended her to some of my friends. The most recent transaction was a sale of my home of 14 years. It happened in a challenging environment for buyers, but especially for sellers. Irene navigated such circumstances masterfully to find the right buyers in short time. The house was less than two weeks on the market. Irene helped me with the best advice and put me in touch with best specialists for all preparations for the sale. When I got overwhelmed dealing with all my stuff from the house, she stepped in to dispose of it responsibly and respectfully. I'm happy I had Irene on my side."

 Phuong Phan.
"Irene Borz just sold my house for a phenomenal price. It was my 2nd listing with Irene. She is remarkably hardworking and dedicated to selling homes and getting fantastic results, and this time was no an exception. In addition to her outstanding qualities as a Realtor, she is also an artistic designer who recommends perfect colors and materials and provides the entire home decoration. Irene is a very dynamic individual who can handle tough situations, does not give up and gets them done. I strongly recommend services of Irene Borz to everyone who is looking to sell."


Lala Mamedov.
"Irene sold my home fast and for an excellent price. Throughout my rather complicated transaction, Irene has been incredibly thorough, patient, responsive, and kind. She held my hand every step of the way, and was both flexible in accommodating my requests and requirements, and firm in driving to the agreed upon date. Always smiling and warm, she builds rapport with everyone invited in the transaction, but always holds her client's needs first. It was a pleasure working with Irene, and I am absolutely certain that I will work with her again, and will recommend it to all my friends."


T Patton.
"It is with pleasure and appreciation that we share our comments on our experience with Irene Borz, broker/owner at 1 Team Realtors in the listing and sale of our home and to express our complete satisfaction with the entire process. Throughout the entire progression Irene was professional, meticulous, and motivated exhibiting an impressive work ethic and the ability to meet our every need. Irene provided us with outstanding research about the market and the value of our home, as well as a very strong price and marketing strategy for the sale process. She provided a profile of the house for people viewing and followed up with every single one of them. Irene was punctual and promptly returned all phone calls and emails. She was extremely diligent and persevered to complete the sale timely. Irene illustrated an understanding of contract details, negotiation protocol and related documentation requirements. We found Irene’s expert advice and composed reassurance to be calming to us when minor difficulties arose throughout the entire process. The experience at each phase of the sales effort was exceptional, such as innovative efforts in developing prospects, useful insights on pre-listing renovation/staging, preparation of marketing materials, effective showings and proactive facilitation during the sale negotiations/due diligence. All of these tasks, whether business-related or interpersonal, were accomplished with a noticeable degree of competence, integrity, veracity and style. Not only does Irene represent the best in a real estate agent/broker she has in my opinion redefined a new level and best of class standard by which all agents and brokers should strive to achieve. We would be delighted to answer any specific questions regarding Irene’s and 1 Team Realtors performance."

 S. Aberona.
"We are working with Irene since 1999. We bought 3 & sold 1 home with her and we never had any problems before, during and/or after. She is always on top of things and makes sure things are going along on schedule. Always accessible and protected our interests throughout the entire process. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Irene Borz to everyone who is looking to buy or sell. THANK YOU, IRENE!!!"

Paul White. 
“You worked tirelessly against many obstacles and never stopped putting our interests first and foremost. You never wavered or tried to take a short cut. Instead you worked tirelessly to advocate our position and drive an excellent price for us and a quick negotiation with the buyer.

    You also provided great advice and counsel as we embarked on a harrowing journey together which without your help could have had a different result rather than a great success!! I would heartily endorse you  and recommend you as being a superior realtor in the Bay Area.”

 
Russel Van Dyne.
“Your services are superior to anyone. You have gone the extra mile for me, and have done so every step of the way. Your team is the best.”


Siva Uppalapati. 
“I sold my townhouse in Santa Clara with Irene after unsuccesful attempts with other broker. Irene is the best and gets the best results. You can always count on her word.”


Jacqueline Pankhurst.
"Fantastic Job, thank you for all the hard work!"
 

Larry MacNeil.
“Irene isn't afraid of going where other, less experienced Realtors, might fear to venture. Not only did she get the meat of the transaction done with professional finesse, surpassing our wildest expectations, she boldly took extra steps to be certain all avenues had been explored."


Janice McLelland. 
"Irene Borz was a terrific agent to work with. She and her team are very thorough, detailed, responsive and thoughtful. I've never worked with such a proactive Realtor before."


M. Olivas.
“Irene, you are simply amazing! Thank you for taking pride in your work.”


Hanif Remtulla.
“You have done an incredible job! You are the best! Dillshad and myself have been recommending you to all our friends."
 

Aida Arthur. 
"My house was on the market with other agents for over 6 months. When Irene walked into my place, she surprised me with a promise: "I will sell your house in one week" ... and she delivered!"


Connie Blackburn.
"Overall, I found Irene to be a strong marketer focused in a quick and profitable sell of my property.  Hire someone that will work to get your property sold. Irene did that for me."


David and Karen Frank:
"In one word-FANTASTIC!!!That's how we would describe your professionalism, work ethic, and over-all performance with selling our home. We spent a lot of time interviewing agents and researching the market. You delivered on all of your promises and then some. We appreciate your keeping us always up to date through e-mail and phone - answering all of our questions. I think that we were pretty demanding home-sellers. I'm sure that other realtors would have not been able to meet all of our concerns and requirements like you and your team did. You knew that we were very proud of our home and you took care of the whole process like it was yours."
 

Andrew Lavwer, Asset Manager. 
”It was a pleasure working with someone as dedicated and focused as yourself. I hope to see your name assigned to my properties as well in the future.”