Articles Featuring Brendon


CNN Money Cities Where Investors Are Finding Deals

Be prepared. When you need a loan and competition is all-cash, you’ll need to top the liquid offer by at least 5%, says Zillow blogger Brendon DeSimone.

ABC News Best Days to Buy Anything

Brendon DeSimone, a real estate expert with Zillow, said he advises sellers to list their homes on a Tuesday and to avoid any showings until the Sunday open house.

Forbes Study Reveals Top 10 Markets for Buyers and Sellers

“There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to buy a home but being unable to through no fault of your own,’’ said Brendon DeSimone, a real estate expert.

MarketWatch Dear Homeonwer: Can I Buy Your House

“Nine out of 10 [homeowners] will say ‘Thanks, but no thanks,’” said Brendon DeSimone, real-estate expert for the website Zillow, and an agent licensed in California and New York.

NBC News Wall Street Shares Wealth, For Better or Worse

Real estate is especially attractive for a couple of reasons. “It’s a tangible asset,” said real estate expert Brendon DeSimone

The Fiscal Times Five Ways to Sell Your Home Faster This Spring

“You don’t want to miss out on a buyer because your listing wasn’t on the site that she uses,” says Zillow’s real estate expert Brendon DeSimone.

FOX Business Four Signs You’re Ready to Sell Your Home

“If you have any emotions about the home, you are really not ready to sell,” says Brendon DeSimone, Zillow’s real estate expert.

Housing Wire How to sell a home, despite winter wonderland

“Nowadays, you only have one shot to make a good impression, which is your web appeal,” DeSimone explained.

FOX Business Planning to Sell in the Spring? 5 Tips to Get Your Home Ready Now

“No one ever decides to sell overnight,” says Brendon DeSimone, real estate expert at Zillow.com. “If you know you are going to sell within the next year, you should start thinking now about what you need to do to prepare.”

Yahoo! Finance 20 Something Homeowners: How We Bought a Home So Young

“I think that for sure, there are people who are just never going to own,” says Brendon DeSimone, real estate expert for Zillow. “They either got nailed in the bad housing market or got their credit ruined or live paycheck to paycheck. There’s a whole new class of renters out there.”

What They Say About Brendon

“Brendon did not miss a beat. He stayed on top of everyone and everything and always had things done before I even knew it had to get done.”

Emma G

“Brendon has phenomenal real estate knowledge, expertise and energy. He expertly marketed and sold my property with fantastic results.”

Bevan Dufty, San Francisco Supervisor

“Brendon approaches things in a different way. I would not have closed on my home without him.”

Heather Marlow

“Brendon is personable, knowledgeable, and straightforward. I always knew what to expect.”

Merle Coffelt

“I learned more during a one-hour phone call with Brendon than I did working with 2 agents over six months. His knowledge and expertise go far beyond other Realtors.”

Peter G

“Brendon can spot a great opportunity that most might either miss or not understand as an opportunity.”

Heather Marlow

“Brendon treats the buying or selling of your home like it’s his own.”

Dan and Nina Scherotter

“Brendon’s marketing plan was right on target. Thanks to his advice, we got top dollar for our property.”

Bevan Dufty, San Francisco Supervisor

“Brendon created a winning situation for everyone involved. This ultimately saved the day.”

Adam B

“Brendon DeSimone has phenomenal energy and real estate expertise. He expertly marketed and sold my property with fantastic results.”

Bevan Dufty, San Francisco City Supervisor

“Brendon is a true advocate for his clients before, during, and after a transaction.”

Scott W

“Brendon helped us to see our home in the eyes of a potential buyer. It was hard to be objective but I trusted his advice and it paid off, big time.”

Heidi P