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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Margaret Lin
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Pia De Castro
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Cara Milgate
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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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Michelle Lee
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Catherine Liu
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Terrie MacDonald
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Shawn L. Spangler
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Victoria Ovieda
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Maricruz Salas
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Shamil Nawar
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Minseo Kang
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Margaret Lin
10 hours ago
Margaret went above and beyond in helping us to get the best deal in buying a home. Bay area real estate can be intimidating especially for a first time homebuyer but she certainly made every processes easy and smooth. Another character of her that we noticed was that she works fast and furious! Hence giving the homebuyer more of buying power when it comes to highly competitive nature of bay area real estate. We certainly recommend Margaret because she will make sure you get the home you want with best deal possible 👌 and fast 😁
LK
Maricruz has been a revelation for us during this long and stressful process of buying a home. Her customer service is unparalleled and that is coming from someone who has been doing customer service their entire life.
She is dedicated to her job and her clients. She has a lot of contacts that help make the process seamless. She puts a lot of care and love into a career she is passionate about and will work tirelessly to make sure she is doing everything in her power to help you.
Her warm and friendly personality makes working with her such a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
We couldn’t even imagine having to do this with anyone else. Thank you so much, Maricruz!
She is dedicated to her job and her clients. She has a lot of contacts that help make the process seamless. She puts a lot of care and love into a career she is passionate about and will work tirelessly to make sure she is doing everything in her power to help you.
Her warm and friendly personality makes working with her such a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
We couldn’t even imagine having to do this with anyone else. Thank you so much, Maricruz!
MR
What a great experience we had having Maricruz as our realtor. We really made the perfect team to close our homeownership journey. The way she guided us every step of the way made it easier. Thank you for stepping out for us to reach this mayor goal of ours! We finally have our home and this is Thanks to you and the team behind you!
AM
Anita Mohite
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Margaret Lin
2 days ago
It was great working with you Margaret. Thank you for bringing all cash offer and closing the transaction in few days. Will look forward working with you in future. All the best..
Thank you so much, Cara! Your coaching throughout this entire process was invaluable to me in both landing the business and putting the deal together.
MA
Maximino Abad
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Pia De Castro
3 days ago
We had a fantastic experience working with Pia. From start to finish, she demonstrated passion, dedication, and a strong commitment to our best interests—especially during the negotiation process. Pia was strategic in how she marketed our home, proactive in her planning, and hosted multiple open houses that successfully attracted qualified home buyers.
Her deep knowledge of the market, consistent availability, and remarkable patience made the entire selling process feel smooth and manageable. We also truly appreciated Pia’s honesty and transparency, which helped set clear, realistic expectations throughout the journey.
Thank you, Pia, and your amazing team, for helping us successfully sell our home!
Her deep knowledge of the market, consistent availability, and remarkable patience made the entire selling process feel smooth and manageable. We also truly appreciated Pia’s honesty and transparency, which helped set clear, realistic expectations throughout the journey.
Thank you, Pia, and your amazing team, for helping us successfully sell our home!
MA
It was a pleasure to work with Margaret. Great communication, especially during urgent times. Looking forward to partner in the future!
ME
Marcial Echaluse
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Pia De Castro
Jul 14, 2025
Provided excellent service in selling our home. Provided multiple offers & gave us full guidance in the selling process. She's always there to provide sincere help to our family. We are very happy with Pia ! Highly Recommend Pia De Castro Team!
LM
It was very nice to work with Margaret, very professional, good communicator and helpful.
EH
Eli Hart Ermitano
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Antonette Llanza
Jul 4, 2025
I had a pleasure of working with Antoinette Llanza during my recent home buying experience, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their service. From the initial consultation to closing. She demonstrated professionalism, dedication and a deep understanding of the real estate market.
Their expertise, together with Eli and Naeem helped me navigate the complex process with ease, providing valuable insights and timely advice. She was always available to answer my questions, and their proactive approach ensured I was well-informed every step of the way.
I highly recommend Antoinette to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy and responsive real estate agent. Their commitment to client satisfaction truly sets them apart.
Their expertise, together with Eli and Naeem helped me navigate the complex process with ease, providing valuable insights and timely advice. She was always available to answer my questions, and their proactive approach ensured I was well-informed every step of the way.
I highly recommend Antoinette to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy and responsive real estate agent. Their commitment to client satisfaction truly sets them apart.
MP
Margaret is a delight to work with. Always friendly and comprehensive. She advocates for her clients and maintains communication at every stage of the home buying process. I am lucky to have found such a empathetic colleague!
WL
Wendy Le
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Margaret Lin
Jul 1, 2025
Margaret is a very professional and knowledgeable real estate agent. I worked with Margaret in purchasing my first home in San Jose, with little down payment. Margaret made my American Dream came true as a home owner in California with high living cost. I would highly recommended Margaret to anyone with your home purchase/selling needed and she will not let you down.
SR
Margaret handled our transaction with professionalism and a win-win approach throughout. She negotiated hard for her client and worked diligently to bring it to a successful close. I'd be happy to work with her again.
JT
John T.
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Pia De Castro
Jun 27, 2025
Working with Pia has been a wonderful experience! As a first time home buyer, she was patient with me, answering all my questions, working quickly to get answers, and even sending me answers to questions I hadn't even thought of. Her experience and expertise shines through, as she made ever tour of a house feel special, and always checking in on the ranking of houses toured and what sparked my interest. She was so easy to talk to, discuss concerns with, and keep in communication. Her and her team did a phenomenal job, and are where I would send recommendations for future home buyers! Thank you again, I am so happy your help and insight in getting a dream home!
FG
She did a really good job, about recommending the house, negotiate the price , making offer, and she’s willing to work long hours to satisfy the buyer.
My wife, Fenny, and I are newlyweds. We decided it was time to get a home together rather than trying to share our separate houses. After discussing the essential requirements we started by going to open houses that we identified from internet sources. After about three months looking at condos, co-ops, and single family homes from Rossmoor, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Fremont, Newark, Union City and Hayward we were ready to buy. We asked Margaret Lin, a friend, to be our buyer agent. Margaret visited us that evening in our home and interviewed us about what we wanted and talked with us about what we could expect from her. The next day we toured homes with Margaret. One home seemed perfect for size, and location but a bit out of our price range. Margaret worked with us and an excellent mortgage banker to make this perfect house affordable and then helped us craft an offer for the home. With our offer quickly accepted we began the process of working with the mortgage banker for a ten day closing. Margaret was with us every step of the way. She helped us navigate several issues with the seller and mortgage banker that could have disrupted the sale. She understood what was important to us and brought the purchase to a successful conclusion. Margaret continued to work with us after closing supplying needed referrals for local suppliers and services and she helped us navigate through the entire process. When we stopped touring open houses I told my wife I wanted an agent that would help us buy our new home. Margaret was the perfect agent. I would love to recommend her to friends and family and anyone who wants a true professional realtor. Many, many thanks (terima kasih!).
AF
100% Pro client Agent !!!!!!
I’ve had the chance to work with Margaret on multiple transactions, and each time I’ve been moved by the unselfish heart she puts into her work. She’s incredibly dedicated, often setting aside entire days just to make sure her clients feel supported every step of the way. Margaret is a fierce advocate, never hesitating to stand up for what’s fair and right. She handles high-pressure situations with calm confidence and never loses sight of who she’s working for. Her communication, follow-through, and genuine care make all the difference. It’s clear she’s deeply invested in her clients, and it truly shows.
I’ve had the chance to work with Margaret on multiple transactions, and each time I’ve been moved by the unselfish heart she puts into her work. She’s incredibly dedicated, often setting aside entire days just to make sure her clients feel supported every step of the way. Margaret is a fierce advocate, never hesitating to stand up for what’s fair and right. She handles high-pressure situations with calm confidence and never loses sight of who she’s working for. Her communication, follow-through, and genuine care make all the difference. It’s clear she’s deeply invested in her clients, and it truly shows.
Thank you, Cara Milgate, for being so much more than just a manager. 💛
You’ve been my rock through every season—through the moments I’ve laughed the hardest and cried the most. You never once hesitated to stand by me, to lift me up, and to remind me of my strength when I needed it most.
Your support means more than words can express. I’m beyond grateful for your kindness, patience, and unwavering belief in me.
Thank you for being there—always. ❤️
You’ve been my rock through every season—through the moments I’ve laughed the hardest and cried the most. You never once hesitated to stand by me, to lift me up, and to remind me of my strength when I needed it most.
Your support means more than words can express. I’m beyond grateful for your kindness, patience, and unwavering belief in me.
Thank you for being there—always. ❤️
Hey Cara,
I was just reflecting on how my morning went, thank you so much for putting together the mastermind session. I think it went really well and it was great collaborating with others. Thank you for inviting me and having me be part of it!
I was just reflecting on how my morning went, thank you so much for putting together the mastermind session. I think it went really well and it was great collaborating with others. Thank you for inviting me and having me be part of it!
Cara makes top producers. She is the best! She's very generous supporting me in many ways to improve my business. She's a big giver of her time & her support. A great mentor. She ensures I'm always in line with my goals. Grateful to have her by my side. Thank you, Cara!
JC
Juan Carlos Oropesa
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Pia De Castro
Jun 1, 2025
Working with Pia De Castro was truly a great experience. She genuinely cared about helping me and my family find a home, and she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I felt supported and confident every step of the way. Pia also worked hard to make sure we got the best possible deal on the house.
I highly recommend Pia to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely kind real estate agent.
I highly recommend Pia to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely kind real estate agent.
JR
Julio Rodriguez
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Maricruz Salas
May 28, 2025
Working with Maricruz was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She was incredibly helpful and attentive throughout the entire home-buying process. No matter the time or day, she was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and guide me through each step.
Maricruz went above and beyond to make sure I got the best deal possible. She worked hard to negotiate a credit from the seller, which made a big difference, and she also helped me secure a grant—something I wouldn’t have even known was an option without her expertise.
Her dedication, knowledge, and genuine care made a stressful process feel much smoother. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Maricruz went above and beyond to make sure I got the best deal possible. She worked hard to negotiate a credit from the seller, which made a big difference, and she also helped me secure a grant—something I wouldn’t have even known was an option without her expertise.
Her dedication, knowledge, and genuine care made a stressful process feel much smoother. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
JE
Working with Maricruz Salas was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and constant communication made the entire buying process smooth and stress-free. She truly went above and beyond to ensure we found the perfect home. Maricruz was professional, patient, and always had our best interests at heart. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell—thank you for an exceptional experience.
AA
Maricruz es una buena real estate que te orienta y te ayuda con todo el proceso para comprar tu casa gracias a su ayuda hoy estamos viviendo el sueno de tener nuestra casa. Yo y mi familia estamos muy satisfechos y a gradecidos Con su Trabajo y selas recomendamos el 💯 por ciento.👍
AJ
Maricruz was wonderful. When we were trying to buy a house, we looked at a lot of places and. It was about after looking at 5 different houses that we finally found one house that we particularly liked. We had made offer on a couple prior to the one was currently live in and kept changing our minds last minute but Maricruz was still very patient and kept helping us to find the right house. When we told her which houses we were interested in looking at she did a lot of research on the houses for us and letting us know if the house was worth buying. We could tell she was very professional. We really enjoyed having Maricruz as our agent when we were in the market of buying a house. If it wasn't because of Maricruz, we wouldn't have been able to purchase the house we currently live in. So, we really appreciated her a lot. After we bought our house Maricruz also told us that she is still our agent so if anytime we had any questions still regarding the house we purchased that we are still able to reach out to her. Thank you very much Maricruz.
