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Guided by principles of trust, respect and integrity, we empower people to achieve their dreams.

Open communication, flexibility, integrity and exceptional customer service are all key to ensure the best interest of my clients. I strive to make each feel like they are my only clients as well as to minimize that real estate roller coaster ride. 

Below are a few wonderful and much appreciated testimonials from some of my past clients who have chosen me to assist them in their real estate transactions. 

Jeremy P.

The home buying process, as we all know, is an emotional roller coaster. Going through this process for the 3rd time was probably the most challenging altogether. Despite all the new apps and web tools that are designed to make your search more efficient, we learned the hard way that most important resource of all is having the right real-estate agent. We needed someone who was going to look out for the best interests of our family. Julie Wyss was by far the most complete and well-rounded agent that we have worked with to date and I would refer her to any of my closest friends or family without hesitation. In our most recent house hunt we were much more savvy on what our needs were. We needed an area specialist for the Los Gatos/Cambrian area. Schools were very important for our children, but we did not want to sacrifice neighborhood, small square footage, or wind up in an outdated home that needs thousands in upgrading. We also felt strong about not overpaying the current market. My wife and I were fortunate to have a large network of friends rich in real-estate referrals. We spent a good amount of time with 2 different agents (both referrals from close friends) before we met Julie. We made offers on several homes and watched them slip through our fingers while they promised us that they did their best to win. It wasn't until we met Julie that we had experienced the value of a full-service agent. Julie is someone who understands the market and looked out for the best interest of our family. She had a relentless pursuit to get us in our dream home and a tenacity that we hadn't seen from other agents. Julie is confident and strong willed and she knows how to make things happen. She is professional and aggressive with her negotiations and it is because of Julie Wyss that we are now in our dream home. If you live in the bay area and are searching for an agent, it would be mistake if you didn't take the time to talk to her. Nov. 2, 2011

Josh Hippauf, Commercial Property Manager

This year I connected with Julie while looking for my first home. From the first phone call, until the final signature, Julie made herself available to me every time I needed something. On our first tour of houses, she had prepared out a detailed list and schedule of our appointments and had all of the information ready for us. When we found a house during the first day, we were uncertain that we wanted to make an offer that quickly, but had a very special feeling about the house. She allowed us to think through it, but was frank in letting us know that we might not have another opportunity to make an offer on it. We ended up going with our gut and bidding on the house and it has now become our home! It is exactly what we had hoped for and I give a huge credit to Julie for keeping us on track and sane through the stressful process of buying a home. Over all, Julie was honest in our discussions and helped me think rationally about my search and kept me cool at times when I was frustrated about the market and buying process. She brought her creative ideas on how to find solutions to the small hurdles that we had to pass in the buying process and in showing us what we could make of the house. She ultimately kept this purchase on track and worked very hard to keep all parties moving forward and I cannot thank her enough for everything that she did to make our dreams come true. I will only work with Julie for any future home purchases/sales and am relieved to know that I have someone out there that I can trust. Nov. 8, 2011

Cindy & David

We were very pleased with the excellent service that you provided for us in selling our home. Your experience, knowledge and efficiency helped us to quickly sell our home. We always felt that you were looking out for our best interest. We would highly recommend you to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks again.

Kevin Macfee

Julie was a great asset during the purchase process and was always acting as an advocate for us. She made things happen when they were otherwise stalled and we truly appreciate her efforts.

Donna Matuszczak

Julie, thank you so much for coming to see my home over the weekend after hosting the open house on Charmeran. I truly appreciate all your feedback. I felt your recommendations were right on and I removed the bookcase, packed the books and clutter near the hall bath. I cleared out all the cubby holes and knickknacks on the kitchen counters and desk and boxed many of the artifacts in the sun room and on the fireplace mantle. I also changed some of the artwork and the house looks and feels so much better, lighter and brighter. Although I enjoyed my little doo-dads, the house looks more executive and beautiful and I feel better! You are wonderful and I sincerely think you are one of the most genuine and helpful Realtors I have ever met. You did me a great service and I am grateful! I hope the best for you with great success and I wish you were the selling agent so that you could be rewarded for your time and effort.

Lisa Koen

Julie is a hard-working dedicated individual. She is an excellent role model to many. She always exudes a wonderful, cheerful, and flexible attitude. She will always look for options keeping her clients best interest in mind. She is a great listener and is very responsive. I would recommend her to any one who is looking for an honest, bright, and energetic individual. April 30, 2010

Kimbal Stanley

I found Julie to be very professional and competent to work with. She demonstrated excellent listening and customer relationship skills. The combination of her skills enabled her show me properties that fit well for my needs. April 21, 2010 Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Barry Mathis

Julie has received some the best training available in the industry and she works with the premier Real Estate company in the area. If you start with the best ingredients you are much more likely to get a desired result. October 6, 2009

Pat Brogan

Julie represented me as a real estate agent. Julie was awesome. She did a great job or marketing, communicating, provided excellent advice and was a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Joseph Laguna

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative April 30, 2010

Jeanette Smith

Julie is of the highest integrity and loyalty. With focused and tireless energy, Julie works overtime to serve her customers and delivers above and beyond their expectations. February 14, 2010

Tom

Julie, I appreciate your report on our property. That is well beyond of what we expect from any real estate agent. It's fair to say that you're the best in the field by a long shot, from what I have experienced and learned about. Thank you again for staying in touch, if any of my friends are in the market, you'll be the first to know.

If you have a current or future need for a real estate professional, please contact me. I would also appreciate your vote of confidence in my service by passing my name to anyone you may know who would benefit from my services. 

Alain Pinel Moves to Intero Real Estate

  

 

Real estate entrepreneur and 30-year industry veteran Alain Pinel has moved to Silicon Valley- based Intero Real Estate Services as its senior vice president and managing officer. He will be in charge of Intero's estate and luxury markets in the U.S. and abroad.


"Alain is a seasoned real estate veteran with tremendous knowledge and experience in the industry," said Gino Blefari, Intero's founder, president and CEO, in a statement.


"His extraordinary level of professionalism will continue to lead and expand the Intero brand as a household name locally and abroad."

Formerly senior vice president and general manager of William Raveis Real Estate, Pinel has continually reinvented himself over the course of his long career. He first worked as a journalist in his native France, but after marrying a Californian, he moved to the U.S. and began a career in sales.


He obtained his real estate license in 1976 and worked for Northern California firm Fox & Carskadon Real Estate, quickly moving into management. In 1988, Pinel left the firm and later founded his own brokerage, Alain Pinel Realtors, with two partners.


As founder, chairman, and CEO, Pinel set out to carve a niche for the brokerage by marketing its high-end listings beyond the local area to the rest of the country and abroad.


Shortly thereafter, he sold his interest in the brokerage to his partners. Pinel worked for large real estate company Semifeg in Paris through the end of 1994 before returning to California in 1995 as senior vice president of Coldwell Banker's San Francisco, Peninsula and Silicon Valley region.


In 2002, he returned to France and started Imminence, an online information-sharing business based on the American multiple listing service model.


He joined William Raveis Real Estate in Massachusetts in 2008, where he remained until the fall of last year.


"I have a passion for this business. I am excited to begin a new project with an outstanding brokerage and a progressive leadership team," Pinel said in a statement. 


Julie Wyss, Broker Associate at Intero Real Estate in Los Gatos, has been involved with an impressive number of luxury real estate transactions and has a comprehensive knowledge of the Bay Area Luxury Home Market. Julie is an established specialist in premium lifestyle property and is here to help you achieve your real estate dreams, whether they be in a Los Gatos luxury home or a quaint Willow Glen cottage.

Industry veteran and entrepreneur will handle company's luxury brand

By Inman News, Thursday, January 5, 2012.

Inman News®

Common Cooking Mistakes We All Make

Boiling Pasta in a Pot That's Too Small
Why it's bad: For starters, if you use long noodles, they might not fit unless you break them first. But regardless of the pasta's shape or size, it will probably end up sticky and gummy. "When you add pasta to a small amount of water, it lowers the temperature of the water substantially more than if you added it to a large amount of water, so the water will take longer to return to a boil. In the meantime, the pasta will sit at the bottom of the pot and start to clump up and become mushy unless you are vigilant about stirring," says chef Michael Symon, the owner of five restaurants in Cleveland and an Iron Chef on the Food Network's Iron Chef America. Also, your ratio of pasta starch to water will be too high--another cause of sticking.

Do this instead: Unless you are cooking a single serving of pasta (in which case you can get away with a smaller pot), do as Italian grandmothers do: Fill a large pot (5 to 6 quarts) with water and let it come to a rapid boil. Then add 2 tablespoons of salt (don't be shy--professional chefs say pasta water should taste as salty as the sea). Finally, add the pasta and stir it occasionally until it's al dente. 

Using the Wrong Knife 

Why it's bad: You'll damage your food. If you've ever tried to slice a baguette with a chef's knife and flattened it as a result, you understand. What's more, when you select the proper knife for the job, you have better control over the blade. This allows you to slice and dice more neatly and efficiently--and helps you keep your digits intact.

Do this instead: Opt for a chef's knife (the big one with the long, wide blade) for most chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing jobs. It gives you the best leverage, which is particularly helpful when you're dealing with firm ingredients (like onions and squash) or cutting things into small pieces (like garlic and fresh herbs). A small, slim paring knife is best for tasks such as peeling and removing pits, seeds, stems, and potato eyes. Pick up a serrated knife (with the sharp teeth) for bread and bagels; delicate pastries, like meringues and cream puffs (the blade won't compact the layers); and smooth-skinned fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes and plums.

Using a Tiny Cutting Board 

 

Why it's bad: You won't have room to maneuver a knife, which increases your risk of cutting yourself. You'll also make a mess and waste time corralling ingredients that fall off the board.

Do this instead: Think small knife, small board; big knife, big board. You can use a little board for a quick task, like cutting a lemon into wedges with a paring knife. But since most kitchen prep work requires a chef's knife, you probably need a board that is at least 12 by 15 inches. It should be large enough to hold ingredients at every stage of the process. For example, if you're chopping celery, you want room for both the stalks you start with and the pile of cut pieces you end up with. Before you begin, place a damp paper towel or dishcloth underneath the board to prevent it from slipping around on the counter. 

Storing Tomatoes in the Refrigerator 

Why it's bad: Tomatoes have delicate cells, and excess cold (or heat, for that matter) causes the cell walls to burst, leaving the tomatoes mealy, says Aki Kamozawa, the author of Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work ($25, amazon.com). The flavor-producing enzymes are also destroyed, rendering the tomatoes tasteless.

Do this instead: Keep tomatoes on the kitchen counter in a single layer for maximum air circulation, and avoid putting them in direct sunlight. (You can leave cherry and grape tomatoes in their packaging, so long as it contains holes.) To speed ripening, place tomatoes in a paper bag with an apple, which emits ethylene gas, a ripening agent. Once ripe, they'll last for up to 3 days. Some varieties, like plum tomatoes, will keep for up to 5 days. 

Putting Good Knives in the Dishwasher
Why it's bad: Convenience comes at a price. The high-pressure water jets in a dishwasher cause knife blades to knock against other utensils in the silverware basket, dulling and damaging them over time, says Symon. (Unfortunately, a dishwasher that has a specially designed knife rack isn't much better: The blades can still rattle against the sides of the rack.) Additionally, the intense heat of the drying cycle can cause knife handles to warp, which will eventually loosen the rivets.

Do this instead: Wash knives by hand. Hold the handle so the blade faces away from you and wipe it clean with a sponge. Dry knives immediately to avoid the risk of discoloration from water droplets left on the blades. Just a few seconds of work will add years to the lives of your knives. 


Written by Melissa Clark, Real Simple Magazine, 12/28/2011

 Julie Wyss can help you find the home of your dreams, complete with fabulous kitchen so you can practice your new-found cooking skills!