Local Expertise for High-Value Real Estate Decisions

For more than 40 years, Venema Homes has helped Pleasanton and Tri-Valley homeowners navigate important real estate decisions—from selling luxury properties and longtime family homes to downsizing, relocating, and finding the right next home. With $1B+ in career sales, 1,200+ households served, and 100+ five-star reviews, our team combines deep local knowledge with proven experience.

 

Why Venema Homes?

Local Knowledge You Can't Google

In luxury real estate, the difference between a good decision and an expensive mistake often comes down to what you know about the market before you make your move.

 

Venema Homes brings more than 40 years of Pleasanton roots and $1B+ in career sales to every transaction. We understand the neighborhoods, properties, buyer expectations, and market dynamics that make Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley different.

 

Whether you're selling a luxury home, downsizing after decades in the same property, relocating to the Tri-Valley, or searching for a hard-to-find home, we help you make the next move with confidence.

 

40+ Years in Pleasanton • $1B+ Career Sales • 1,200+ Households Served • 100+ Five-Star Reviews

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How Can We Help With Your Next Move?

Every real estate decision is different. Start with the situation that best describes yours.

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Selling a Luxury Home

Your home deserves more than a listing. Get a pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation strategy designed around your property and the current Pleasanton and Tri-Valley luxury market.

When Should I Sell My Pleasanton Luxury Home? →
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Downsizing or Right-Sizing

Thinking about leaving a longtime home? Understand your options, timing, equity, Prop 19 considerations, and what your next move could look like before making a decision.

Explore Downsizing in Pleasanton →
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Moving to Pleasanton

Compare neighborhoods, communities, home styles, commute considerations, and the true cost of ownership with guidance from a team rooted in Pleasanton for more than 40 years.

Read the Moving to Pleasanton Guide →
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Buying a Luxury Home

Looking for the right property—not simply what's showing up online? Get local insight into neighborhoods, values, opportunities, and hard-to-find homes across Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley.

Understand Luxury Homeownership in Pleasanton →

What Our Clients are saying:

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Brandon Nguyen

We reached out to Janet as we saw she had previously represented a buyer in our desired neighborhood, and it was an amazing decision! As first time home buyers, while we’d done our homework, there were still many aspects of the home buying process in which Janet walked us through and provided support on. We were able to get an amazing price on the home, as well as a positive appraisal. The whole process was super quick and seamless! We greatly appreciated how she advocated for our best interests. We’d recommend her to anyone looking for representation!

Premkumar T

We had a wonderful experience working with Janet Loyola from Venema Homes as our realtor. From the beginning, Janet was incredibly patient and took the time to show us many homes without ever making us feel rushed or pressured. She really listened to what we were looking for and helped us narrow down the right home for our family. Once we found the home we wanted, Janet was instrumental in negotiating the deal and was able to get us a price below the asking price. The transaction was moving very quickly because the seller had to leave the country, but Janet stayed on top of everything and helped keep the process moving smoothly. She also went above and beyond by helping us find the right insurance and connecting us with multiple loan agents when we needed financing options. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and is willing to go the extra mile.

Kurush Dalal

Janet is one of the more honest, sincere, hardworking, and meticulous realtors I’ve met in the Bay Area. She recently helped sell our home and she took the entire stress out of the whole home selling experience! She plans ahead, accesses the market long before looking to list the home on the market, gets all necessary documents and inspections done well in advance. I truly believe that all of this helped position our home in a much better way! She is very honest and transparent with all the processes and guided us while keeping expectations very realistic. There were no surprises during the entire process and there was never any pressure to choose an offer we were not comfortable with. We knew that she was looking out for our best interest and having Janet in our corner was probably one of the best decisions we made during the sale of our home! Highly recommend picking Janet as your realtor!

Local News Feature

Steve Venema Raises $52,000+ for Make-A-Wish

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Following an incredible cross-country cycling journey from San Francisco to New York (#SF2NY), Steve Venema was recently featured on the local news with Juliette Goodrich! Driven by immense dedication, the ride has raised over $52,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The journey to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses continues.

Donate & Become A Wishmaker Thank you to everyone supporting the SF to NY ride!
Alexis Venema NAR 30 Under 30 Honoree

National Recognition

Alexis Venema NAR 30 Under 30 Honoree

It’s official! Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, Alexis Venema has been named a 2026 NAR 30 Under 30 Honoree. This prestigious award recognizes the top 30 rising stars in real estate across the country for their exceptional innovation, leadership, and professional excellence.

View the Honorees Thank you to our Pleasanton community for your incredible support!
Pleasanton CA Home Buyer Services

Buyer Services

Looking for luxury homes for sale in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, or across the Tri-Valley? Our experienced buyer's agents know every neighborhood, market trend, and off-market opportunity in the East Bay. From your first search to closing day, we guide you every step of the way to secure the home you've been dreaming of.

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Seller Services

Thinking of selling your Pleasanton or Tri-Valley home? Venema Homes consistently sells for above asking price using targeted marketing, professional staging guidance, and expert negotiation. With $1B+ in total sales volume and deep roots across the East Bay, we know exactly how to position your home to attract serious buyers and close at the highest possible price.

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