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
Candida Palega
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Mukesh Kumar
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Jayanta Samanta
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Antonette Llanza
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Jas Bains
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Michelle Lee
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Michelle Lin
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Dao Trieu
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Victoria Ovieda
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Catherine Liu
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Terrie MacDonald
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Shawn L. Spangler
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Shamil Nawar
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Sayed Wahezi
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Aarti & Max Makhijani
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Debra Patton
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Aurora Ebido
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Alicia Del Rio-Mendez
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Susana De Leon
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Atul Shah
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Diana Huang
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Jay Raie
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Maricruz Salas
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Ruel Asino
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Johan Jan
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Minseo Kang
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Mike Garden
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I would highly recommend Cara Milgate for her support, knowledge, patience and ability to work effectively! Cara has been a great support system for me for several years now and she is always available to help!
Thank you Cara for being here for me!
Thank you Cara for being here for me!
JG
Pia was amazing with the sell of our home! Pia went above and beyond to make our sell as smooth as possible. Not only was she caring, kind, available for so many question’s, communicative in all aspects, she made sure we were taken care of. I can’t say enough about her and I highly recommend her. Don’t hesitate and give her a call, Thank you pia !
Woohooo ❤️joanna!
Woohooo ❤️joanna!
JY
Jiyoung Yoon
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Minseo Kang
Feb 12, 2025
As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and concerns, and the house we were trying to buy was quite far from where she lived. There were times when it wasn’t even necessary for her to visit the property, but she made the effort to come every time, just to see things with her own eyes and make sure everything was in order. She was incredibly patient with us, who tends to ask a lot of questions, and made sure every detail was covered. Her dedication and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience so much easier.
Thanks to her help, we were able to buy a home we truly love. We’re so grateful for all her hard work and dedication. Thank you, Minseo!
Thanks to her help, we were able to buy a home we truly love. We’re so grateful for all her hard work and dedication. Thank you, Minseo!
MS
Atul and Shrenik were fantastic at selling my townhome in San Francisco. It was an extremely challenging sale: downtown still recovering from pandemic, high interest rates, vertical property with many stairs that limits the buyer pool. But Atul and Shrenik were relentless in their advertising efforts, holding open homes, virtual staging, professional photography, etc. When we finally got an offer, Atul was a tough negotiator, ensuring I got my asking price and other favorable terms. We were able to close in 10 days because he went over every document multiple times to ensure everything was in order.
The level of effort here was incredible, and I'm grateful for their help!
The level of effort here was incredible, and I'm grateful for their help!
Cara, you’re a class act and a true professional.
Thank you for your hard work to make Intero the best it can be. I appreciate very much all of your support and sharing over the years. You’re one of a kind and your people love you for it!
All the best to you!
Thank you for your hard work to make Intero the best it can be. I appreciate very much all of your support and sharing over the years. You’re one of a kind and your people love you for it!
All the best to you!
PL
Pam Libed
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Pia De Castro
Jan 24, 2025
Working with Pia and the Pia De Castro team has been a tremendous pleasure in getting my family’s house sold. Pia was a consummate professional and went above and beyond making sure our seller’s experience was smooth and understanding the process of getting our home sold. Whenever we had questions or needed clarification on items, Pia was available to address our concerns and answer our questions. Although there were some challenging moments, Pia and her team stepped up and showed how much they value customer service and taking care of their clients. For example, while readying our home to be put on the market, Pia showed up and helped us move furniture and applied her expertise in creating a homey vibe and feel with set design. She has quite an eye for detail and always making sure all the I’s are dotted and T’s crossed. After working with Pia and her team, I’m confident in referring her to family and friends looking to buy or sell their homes. Pia is an amazing realtor and an even better person. If you want to work with someone with integrity and has your genuine interest at heart, go with Pia and her team.
CT
Terrie MacDonald is a realtor extraordinaire. She has now handled two sales and one purchase for us and the services she provides are unrivaled. She was able to negotiate a contingency deal successfully so that we were able to buy the home of our dreams while negotiating a quick sale (48 hours) of one of our homes to make the purchase possible.
For the second sale, she took care of helping us sell/donate the leftover items and make the necessary repairs to make the home turnkey and 100% attractive to buyers. She handled staging and even arranged for a neighborhood gathering prior to the home hitting the market so that we could say goodbye to wonderful neighbors.
We cannot say enough about Terrie. She loves what she does, knows the neighborhood, and knows how to close the deal. Simply put, we trust her knowledge, her judgment, and her integrity.
For the second sale, she took care of helping us sell/donate the leftover items and make the necessary repairs to make the home turnkey and 100% attractive to buyers. She handled staging and even arranged for a neighborhood gathering prior to the home hitting the market so that we could say goodbye to wonderful neighbors.
We cannot say enough about Terrie. She loves what she does, knows the neighborhood, and knows how to close the deal. Simply put, we trust her knowledge, her judgment, and her integrity.
RA
Risa Alarcon
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Candida Palega
Dec 30, 2024
Candida did a great job in selling our home. She went above her duties and assisted in getting our house ready to be put on the market. So pleased with how everything went!
CP
Charles Parker
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Candida Palega
Dec 30, 2024
If you’re looking to selling or buying, Candida is the perfect realtor for you! Candida is very knowledgeable and can walk you through every step of the journey. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to represent us!
MS
We are so glad that we were able to purchase our first home with Minseo. She worked so hard to get things done on time, be at every open house with us, checked things from a client’s point of view, clearly explained millions of our questions. Our daily basis check-ins and follow-ups. I appreciated it very much.
EK
Best Real Estate Agent Ever!
Minseo is a dedicated agent that was always available and sending us new listings to look at. We have worked with other agents where we sent the listings to review and felt like we were put aside for richer clients. Minseo gave us her full attention and always stayed in close communication with us. She worked hard, taking the initiative to contact agents, and immediately sending all the information we needed. She even looked at past listings that looked like they failed to sell and knocked on their doors to let them know she had interested buyers! She respected and stuck to the budget we had, but also gave realistic feedback in the different communities we were interested in. When we were getting discouraged, she supported us with her positive advice and outlook, and never gave up. She never pressured us into a decision, making sure that we really made a well-informed decision we were comfortable with, since this was the biggest purchase of our life! She took on detailed coordination and communication with the sellers and our lender, and minimized the stress of escrow for us so that we could have a smooth closing. Minseo is amazing! When you sign up as her client, she is fully committed to finding you the home you’ll love, no matter what the obstacles!
Minseo is a dedicated agent that was always available and sending us new listings to look at. We have worked with other agents where we sent the listings to review and felt like we were put aside for richer clients. Minseo gave us her full attention and always stayed in close communication with us. She worked hard, taking the initiative to contact agents, and immediately sending all the information we needed. She even looked at past listings that looked like they failed to sell and knocked on their doors to let them know she had interested buyers! She respected and stuck to the budget we had, but also gave realistic feedback in the different communities we were interested in. When we were getting discouraged, she supported us with her positive advice and outlook, and never gave up. She never pressured us into a decision, making sure that we really made a well-informed decision we were comfortable with, since this was the biggest purchase of our life! She took on detailed coordination and communication with the sellers and our lender, and minimized the stress of escrow for us so that we could have a smooth closing. Minseo is amazing! When you sign up as her client, she is fully committed to finding you the home you’ll love, no matter what the obstacles!
Thanks for everything, Cara! One of the best managers I’ve had for sure!
Hi Cara, Rishi & Ara,
As we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for you all, your family, and your friends. Your trust, support, and constant encouragement mean more to me than words can convey.
This season is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and you are truly one of mine. It’s both an honor and a privilege to work with you.
This Thanksgiving, I wish you all and your loved ones a holiday filled with warmth, love, and cherished moments.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being such an integral part of my journey.
As we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for you all, your family, and your friends. Your trust, support, and constant encouragement mean more to me than words can convey.
This season is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and you are truly one of mine. It’s both an honor and a privilege to work with you.
This Thanksgiving, I wish you all and your loved ones a holiday filled with warmth, love, and cherished moments.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being such an integral part of my journey.
VH
Michelle Lee is an excellent realtor who is very professional and knowledgeable in real estate. I am a loan agent , because of my job I know a lot of realtors. Among all of the realtors I knew , Michelle is always my to go realtor . She has such a warm personality, she doesn’t push me to buy , she listened to my concerns and wish lists of what house I love . She is always so patiently answering all of my questions . She gave me very honest options about the house and price . She helped us chose our dream house and also sold our house at higher price that what we expected. There was no dramas and no stress during those buy and sell transactions . We highly recommend Michelle to all people we know ! Thank you so much Michelle for the super outstanding work!
Over the past year, working alongside Cara has been an absolute privilege. As someone who values integrity, professionalism, and genuine care, I’ve been fortunate to have a manager who embodies all these traits and more. Cara has been an unwavering pillar of support, always offering insightful guidance and encouragement when I needed it most in and outside of real estate.
What stands out the most is how Cara goes above and beyond the typical role of a manager. Cara did not hesitate to check in, offering listening ear and helpful advice when life outside real estate gets rough. Furthermore, She creates an environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged, and victories, big or small, are celebrated. I am particularly grateful for how Cara fostered my growth, both professionally and personally, pushing me to aim higher while remaining authentic in my approach.
Thank you, Cara, for being more than just a manager—for being a mentor, a confidant, and an unwavering source of inspiration. Here’s to many more successful years ahead under your guidance.
What stands out the most is how Cara goes above and beyond the typical role of a manager. Cara did not hesitate to check in, offering listening ear and helpful advice when life outside real estate gets rough. Furthermore, She creates an environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged, and victories, big or small, are celebrated. I am particularly grateful for how Cara fostered my growth, both professionally and personally, pushing me to aim higher while remaining authentic in my approach.
Thank you, Cara, for being more than just a manager—for being a mentor, a confidant, and an unwavering source of inspiration. Here’s to many more successful years ahead under your guidance.
Jowell & Grace Abadiano
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Pia De Castro
Oct 22, 2024
Thanks to you, Pia for going above and beyond! And for always prioritizing the well-being of your clients. We had absolutely NO doubts since day one about your competence and expertise. Thank you for making it smooth, seamless and stress-free for our family!!!
Pia was born to do this! She provides exceptional service that is simply unmatched in her field. For her, this is not just a job, but a commitment to her clients’ satisfaction and well-being.
Thank you Pia from the bottom of our hearts,
Abadiano Family
Pia was born to do this! She provides exceptional service that is simply unmatched in her field. For her, this is not just a job, but a commitment to her clients’ satisfaction and well-being.
Thank you Pia from the bottom of our hearts,
Abadiano Family
SB
Siva Bala Murugan Muthaiah Pitchai
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Jayanta Samanta
Oct 15, 2024
We had an outstanding experience working with Jayanta as our buyer agent. As first-time homebuyers, we were initially overwhelmed by the process, but Jayanta’s expertise made everything so much easier. His deep experience and ability to explain every step in detail gave us the confidence we needed to make informed decisions. He took the time to guide us through how to evaluate homes carefully, paying special attention to key factors like the neighborhood and school district, which were important to us.
What truly sets Jayanta apart is his genuine commitment to helping us find the right home, not just any home. He wasn’t in it for a quick sale; instead, he patiently walked us through the entire process, training us on what to look for in a home and how to eliminate properties that didn’t align with our needs. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and his responsiveness was exceptional—whether it was late in the evening or over the weekend, we could count on him.
Even after we closed on the house, Jayanta continued to offer help and support, showing us that his dedication didn’t end with the sale. His follow-up and willingness to go above and beyond made the entire experience less stressful and more enjoyable. For anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely caring real estate professional, we would highly recommend Jayanta without hesitation!
What truly sets Jayanta apart is his genuine commitment to helping us find the right home, not just any home. He wasn’t in it for a quick sale; instead, he patiently walked us through the entire process, training us on what to look for in a home and how to eliminate properties that didn’t align with our needs. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and his responsiveness was exceptional—whether it was late in the evening or over the weekend, we could count on him.
Even after we closed on the house, Jayanta continued to offer help and support, showing us that his dedication didn’t end with the sale. His follow-up and willingness to go above and beyond made the entire experience less stressful and more enjoyable. For anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely caring real estate professional, we would highly recommend Jayanta without hesitation!
JH
Joydeep Halder
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Jayanta Samanta
Oct 14, 2024
He is definitely more than a realtor to us. He understood and respected our need and priorities from day one. We would really appreciate the way he updated and guided us in all aspects of home buying process from the scratch. For each property we visited, he had explained all pros-cons and scopes of future scalability. This, in particular, made us to take informed decision. It was a truly a life time experience working with him.
It’s my first time to work with Margaret and it has been a great experience! Margaret is so passionate in what she does and very knowledgeable in her craft as a real estate agent. She is always involved and made sure everything goes smoothly and as planned. We have a 3 weeks closing but with everyone’s effort we closed 2 weeks!
First and definitely not the last time I will work with Margaret! Cheers and congratulations once again!
First and definitely not the last time I will work with Margaret! Cheers and congratulations once again!
KG
Kirandeep Gill
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Margaret Lin
Sep 23, 2024
From the moment we met, Margaret stood out as a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients. Her deep knowledge of the market and attention to detail made the entire home-buying process so much easier. Margaret was always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, and she provided thoughtful advice without ever making us feel pressured.
Thanks to her expert guidance, I was able to find the perfect home in the ideal neighborhood. Margaret’s negotiation skills were top-notch, and she made sure I got the best possible deal. The entire process felt seamless and stress-free, which I know is a rare experience in real estate!
If you’re looking for a realtor who’s professional, reliable, and truly invested in her clients’ success, Margaret Lin is the one.
Thanks to her expert guidance, I was able to find the perfect home in the ideal neighborhood. Margaret’s negotiation skills were top-notch, and she made sure I got the best possible deal. The entire process felt seamless and stress-free, which I know is a rare experience in real estate!
If you’re looking for a realtor who’s professional, reliable, and truly invested in her clients’ success, Margaret Lin is the one.
CS
Margaret was thorough and lovely to work with. She’s a great blend of an agent that works hard for her clients and is also a pleasure for the “other side.” She’s a great communicator and has a strong team to ensure efficiency.
PG
Paul Goyette
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Pia De Castro
Aug 19, 2024
Pia is a consumate professional. Even working outside of her usual geography she managed to get us to see all the properties we asked for as well as a few additional. When we decided to move forward, she managed the offer and contract issues magnificently, as well as handling all the inspections. With both buyer (us) and seller being "difficult" in various ways, Pia pulled everything through all roadblocks, and we got our new home!
RP
Randell Panganiban
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Pia De Castro
Aug 14, 2024
Pia is the partner that you want on your side. She has a knack for the market and has the network to prove it. Our house was sold very quickly. She is the consumate professional of her trade and well respected in her industry. We could not have asked for a better agent to help us through a difficult process. You have our vote. Thanks, Pia
I've worked at three different brokerages, and it looks like I've finally found my forever home. Cara, my sales manager, is everything I have been searching for. She is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly attentive to my specific needs and goals. Cara has helped me tailor my business plan to suit my lifestyle, building my confidence along the way. Thanks to her guidance, I am set to have my best year in real estate yet. I am so grateful to have found Cara. 💜
RS
Need to buy a home, need to sell your home. You need to call Candida Palega immediately. She is the best. She helped me sell my home and I got it sold quickly and got the best deal for my home. Candida works with you throughout the whole process with respect and maximum effort. She is a great communicator and will represent you exceptionally well. Candida goes above and beyond to make sure you are informed and prepared when selling your home. I highly recommend her. Don’t look any further.
