Before Silicon Valley was duly named, its history as the hotbed of innovation was well noted. Our catchy moniker reflects the giants of technology who line the corridors of Cupertino, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale; the wave of progressive firms that have shaped electronics, e-commerce and social interaction all call this place home.
In its truest form, innovation knows no boundaries. It isn’t contained by market or economic trends. Silicon Valley is where everyone gathers at the water cooler of progress, questioning why things can’t be better.
It’s from that fountain that the founders of Intero drank.
It was 2002. Silicon Valley was mired in the dot-com bust affecting all corners of the technology sector. As a result the local real estate market grinded to a halt. In true Silicon Valley spirit, that was the exact, perfect moment to launch a startup real estate brokerage.
Intero’s desire wasn’t to be like all other brokerages. Not only were we committed to providing our residents and neighbors a service that heralded the very nature of where we live, we owed it to our new neighbors, recruited from all over the world to come and work for many of the most creative, progressive companies on the planet.
Powered by an entirely new technology platform, backed by a solid investment, led by a team of real estate veterans who were all born, raised, and weaned right here in the Silicon Valley, Intero Real Estate Services was born.
While the dot-com bust remedied, in 2007, the real estate bubble burst and its subsequent effects on the market and economy were well documented. For us, this signaled a moment in time to do what we do best - invest in our company and innovate further.
Over the past seven years, against the pressures of a challenging market, we continued to advance our training programs, update all of our technology, grow our brand into other markets, and build a luxury sub brand.
We did all this because this is who we are.
In 2014,
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Pia De Castro
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Margaret Lin
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Cara Milgate
Vice President / Sales ManagerCA DRE # 01044930
Angela Franco
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Candida Palega
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Mukesh Kumar
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Jayanta Samanta
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Antonette Llanza
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Virginia Acio
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Jas Bains
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Michelle Lee
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Michelle Lin
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Maricruz Salas
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Dao Trieu
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Shawn L. Spangler
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Terrie MacDonald
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Catherine Liu
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Victoria Ovieda
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Aarti & Max Makhijani
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Shamil Nawar
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Sayed Wahezi
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Amy Marie Ward
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Ana Cruz
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Sakshi Rajput
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Aurora Ebido
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Alicia Del Rio-Mendez
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Debra Patton
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Susana De Leon
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Laura Tsang
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Atul Shah
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Cedric Higgins
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Diana Huang
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Faisal Esmaty
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Ariya Jamarani
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Minseo Kang
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Johan Jan
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Jamie Pontipiedra
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Anthony Sabeh
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Will Qian
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Jay Raie
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Mike Garden
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Karolyn Bose
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Ceasar Brown
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Carmen Tabinas
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Henry Chieng
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Jacquelin Beveridge
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Miruta Garg
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Samantha Alameda
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Carlos Espejo
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Annie R
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Pia De Castro
Dec 19, 2025
Pia is detailed oriented and knowledgeable in her field. There is no problem contacting her anytime and if she missed your call, she will get back to you right away. She was very patient with us looking for the house that we feel that is suitable to our need and liking. Highly recommend!
Good afternoon, Cara,
Thank you so much for planning and hosting the Intero Union City holiday party last night. Opening your home to the Intero team, creating such a beautiful sit-down dinner, and organizing the cocktail hour made the evening truly special.
The atmosphere, the interactions, and the thoughtful details all came together to make it a meaningful and memorable event.
I’m truly grateful to be part of the Intero Union City team under your leadership.
Looking forward to many more wonderful years together!
Cheers, Candida
Thank you so much for planning and hosting the Intero Union City holiday party last night. Opening your home to the Intero team, creating such a beautiful sit-down dinner, and organizing the cocktail hour made the evening truly special.
The atmosphere, the interactions, and the thoughtful details all came together to make it a meaningful and memorable event.
I’m truly grateful to be part of the Intero Union City team under your leadership.
Looking forward to many more wonderful years together!
Cheers, Candida
Thank you so much for last night at our holiday party at your house. It was very fun. We appreciate all you do.
Thanks so much Cara L. Milgate
Nice nice and very cozy Christmas party with Santa Claus and so much foods
Nice nice and very cozy Christmas party with Santa Claus and so much foods
Hey ladies, I just want to say thank you so much for putting together photos with Santa last night. My grandchildren had such a good time. You guys did a marvelous job. Thank you for everything you do. Cheers, Candida.
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Pia was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was prompt and thorough, every detail was handled with care, and the transaction closed in record time under 20 days. She truly made the entire process seamless. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her and her team!
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Tony and Belle Caasi
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Pia De Castro
Dec 16, 2025
We never had a Realtor who needed to be thanked for because of her hard work. From the first meeting, details, market trends, help us understand the entire process of selling. Pia has been so helpful selling our house even at this time of the year.(holiday season.)Pia’s positive support and energy help us to keep going. She navigate the entire experience with professionalism and keeping us informed in every step of the way. What a great experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pia to anyone seeking dedication and honest advice in buying or selling your house.
M
Hi Pia Thank you for your help on this transaction. A seasoned professional with unmatched skills. You kept everything organized and moving forward, and your communication was always clear and timely. I really appreciated your follow-through on the details and how smoothly you helped things close. I�d be happy to work with you again! Highly Recommend!
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Greg Hobiera
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Margaret Lin
Community Sales Manager for Risewell Homes - The Villas at Arbor Ranch in Elk Grove, Ca
Dec 15, 2025
Margaret was an exceptional agent to work with. She looked after her client but also was a great partner to work with on getting the deal closed quickly. We are currently working on our 2nd deal and look forward to working with Margaret on many more.
CM
Community Member
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Faisal Esmaty
Dec 12, 2025
Even though I’m not ready to buy a home yet, Faisal made me feel confident about the future. He explained options, answered all my questions, and helped me create a plan. I appreciate his honesty and the way he puts people first.”
C
What stood out about Faisal was how much he focused on education. He helped me understand budgeting, credit, and what it really takes to prepare for homeownership. I never felt pressured—only supported and encouraged.
CM
Faisal took the time to explain the homebuying process in a way that was easy to understand. Even when I wasn’t ready to buy, he helped me think through my finances and next steps with honesty and patience. You can tell he truly cares about helping people make informed decisions.
Hi Cara,
Thank you so much for putting together the Remodel Specialist Mastermind session. It was a really good session, and I especially appreciated how you covered everything from start to finish.
Thank you so much for putting together the Remodel Specialist Mastermind session. It was a really good session, and I especially appreciated how you covered everything from start to finish.
F
I’ve had Ariya help me with sales at my baseball facility, and they always brought great communication skills and professionalism. They connected easily with parents and athletes and handled tasks like scheduling and customer service with care. I fully recommend them as someone dependable and great to work with.
M
I’ve known Ariya for years, and they’ve always shown responsibility, respect, and a dependable work ethic. They handle challenges calmly and are the kind of person who follows through on what they say they’ll do. I strongly recommend them for any opportunity they pursue.
B
I managed Ariya during their time in sales at Macy’s, and they were one of the most reliable and customer-focused associates on our team. They communicated well with customers, handled busy shifts with maturity, and always stepped up when help was needed. I would gladly work with them again and confidently recommend them for any position.
AR
Special thanks to ms.Pia De Castro of intero real estate services who helped us to achieve our dreams of having a house that we can really call a home sweet home😊competed against 4 other offers but Pia made it happen. Pia De Castro is the person you can rely on if you are looking for a property- a smooth and fast transaction, hassle free!!highly recommend!! thanks to you ms,Pia De Castro & her team👍👍👍
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Ingrid Cruz
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Maricruz Salas
Dec 4, 2025
Maricruz has the patience and guidance that has made this experience so smooth for my family. She has such a genuine, warm-hearted approach, and that sets her apart from others. We truly appreciate everything you've done for us.Thank you for going above and beyond!
JO
In my career 20+ years of experience as a mortgage loan officer I have worked with a lot of real estate agents over the years. Margaret would be one that I would without hesitation recommend. She has a good communication style and keeps everyone informed.
GM
Guadalupe Medina
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Maricruz Salas
Dec 3, 2025
Estamos muy agradecido es una excelente realtor. Nos ayudó muchísimo durante todo el proceso de comprar nuestra casa. Muy profesional, paciente y siempre disponible. La recomendamos 100%.
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Sergio Cruz
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Maricruz Salas
Dec 3, 2025
Maricruz es una excelente real estate y persona, yo personalmente se las recomiendo al 100% y mas. Ella y su equipo nos ayudo donde otras personas nos ignoraban, tiene la calidez, amabilidad y sobretodo paciencia con sus clientes.
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Ella Sabas
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Antonette Llanza
Dec 3, 2025
We loved working with Antonette! She was patient, honest, and truly cared about helping us find the right home. She worked around our busy schedule and made the process so much easier and less stressful. We are so happy with our new home and highly recommend her!
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Abigail Flores
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Maricruz Salas
Dec 1, 2025
I have nothing but great things to say about Maricruz. Prior to her I had the worst experiences with other realtors and she came to saved my family and I. We were trying to sell our house for a couple years and a friend refer me Maricruz. She did an awesome job with great communication, she promoted our home everywhere and most importantly she understood the importance it was for our family to sell our home quickly. I felt like she treated us not only like just a customer but like family. As time progressed we were put on a difficult situations by the people miss managing our community but she kept her beautiful positive attitude, very encouraging to us, she kept pushing and was up for the challenge. She didn't give up on us and she sold our house. I am very proud of her! She responds quickly to phone calls, emails, and has very clear communication. She also helped us find out next future home. Even after our current purchase we had a few questions and her high level of great service still continued to help us. I definitely will be continuing working with her on all our future properties endeavors and highly recommend her.
Thank you Maricruz very much! My family and I are very blessed to have met you.
Thank you Maricruz very much! My family and I are very blessed to have met you.
GC
Dear Cara Milgate and Rishi Bakshi,
Thank you for your kind letter regarding Angela Franco's excellent record of service. She has more than fulfilled our expectations of a real estate agent to prepare to sell our house in Fremont. We greatly appreciate the way she has gone far above and beyond the average real estate broker in helping us make important decisions and understand the implications of those decisions. You are rightly proud to have her on your team. We look forward eagerly to seeing the transformation of our property into a more lovely home for a new family. We have been blessed with friendly neighbors over the years, and we hope the family enjoys the new friends they will make there as much as we have. We also look forward to our continuing communication with Angela as the work progresses. We have seen how trustworthy she is in making the connections necessary for moving forward with this project, which to us is daunting. But Angela has the talent and expertise to make it seem almost easy. Best regards...
Thank you for your kind letter regarding Angela Franco's excellent record of service. She has more than fulfilled our expectations of a real estate agent to prepare to sell our house in Fremont. We greatly appreciate the way she has gone far above and beyond the average real estate broker in helping us make important decisions and understand the implications of those decisions. You are rightly proud to have her on your team. We look forward eagerly to seeing the transformation of our property into a more lovely home for a new family. We have been blessed with friendly neighbors over the years, and we hope the family enjoys the new friends they will make there as much as we have. We also look forward to our continuing communication with Angela as the work progresses. We have seen how trustworthy she is in making the connections necessary for moving forward with this project, which to us is daunting. But Angela has the talent and expertise to make it seem almost easy. Best regards...
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Newton
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Margaret Lin
Nov 25, 2025
Working with Margaret and Michelle to find my first home was an incredible experience. From the very beginning, their professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for my needs were evident in every step of the process. They were consistently proactive, making sure I never missed an opportunity and always keeping me informed with clear, timely communication.
They also took the time to answer all of my questions efficiently no matter how big or small and provided in depth explanations of how the entire home buying process works. As a first time buyer, this made a huge difference. Their guidance helped me feel confident and well prepared at every stage.
What impressed me most was how they both went above and beyond their usual scope of practice. Although their primary area is the Bay Area, they were more than willing to extend their search and support to Elk Grove to help me find the right home. Their flexibility, commitment, and willingness to adapt truly made me feel supported and prioritized.
Margaret, is a well seasoned agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She continuously demonstrated that she will do everything in her power to help you meet your home buying goals. Her guidance was invaluable, and her calm confidence made the entire journey feel manageable and positive.
I couldn’t have asked for a better team. If you’re looking for agents who are professional, proactive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Margaret and Michelle. They made my first home buying experience smooth, enjoyable, and ultimately successful. If I’m ever in the market for another home, I know exactly who to ask. Thanks again for all your hard work, Margaret and Michelle!
They also took the time to answer all of my questions efficiently no matter how big or small and provided in depth explanations of how the entire home buying process works. As a first time buyer, this made a huge difference. Their guidance helped me feel confident and well prepared at every stage.
What impressed me most was how they both went above and beyond their usual scope of practice. Although their primary area is the Bay Area, they were more than willing to extend their search and support to Elk Grove to help me find the right home. Their flexibility, commitment, and willingness to adapt truly made me feel supported and prioritized.
Margaret, is a well seasoned agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She continuously demonstrated that she will do everything in her power to help you meet your home buying goals. Her guidance was invaluable, and her calm confidence made the entire journey feel manageable and positive.
I couldn’t have asked for a better team. If you’re looking for agents who are professional, proactive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Margaret and Michelle. They made my first home buying experience smooth, enjoyable, and ultimately successful. If I’m ever in the market for another home, I know exactly who to ask. Thanks again for all your hard work, Margaret and Michelle!
