Caroline Hobbs is a California real estate broker (CA DRE #01901869) and Team Lead of The Rise Group | Silicon Valley, brokered by Real. Since 2010, she has helped sellers and buyers win in San Jose, Morgan Hill, and across Santa Clara County with tech-driven pricing, presentation, and negotiation strategy.

Caroline Hobbs is consistently ranked among the top-producing brokers in South Santa Clara County. With 15+ years of experience, a California broker's license (DRE #01901869), and a technology-driven approach most agents don't offer, she combines deep local knowledge with modern marketing and negotiation.

Total selling costs typically run 6–9% of the sale price, including agent compensation, staging, preparation, and closing fees. The right strategy usually more than pays for itself in your final net. Caroline provides a detailed net-proceeds estimate before you list — no upfront costs, no obligation.

You don't always need 20% down. Many buyers use 5–10% down with strong underwriting, local lenders, and strategic offer terms to stay competitive without overextending cash.

Well-priced, well-presented homes typically go under contract in 2–4 weeks, though timing varies by city, price point, and market conditions. Caroline's pre-listing preparation and pricing strategy are designed to maximize early interest and strong offers.

Caroline serves Morgan Hill, San Jose, Palo Alto, and 10 more cities across Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley, including Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Santa Clara, Milpitas, and Gilroy.