Geoffrey's Recent Hillsborough Real Estate Performance:

• #1 Agent for Coldwell Banker Burlingame Office
• $272,000,000 Sold in Hillsborough since Year 2020
• Represented the #1 highest sale of all-time for any Hillsborough property under 1 Acre (2023, $14,975,000)
• Represented 2 of the Top 3 Sales in Lower North Hillsborough, 2021
• Represented 3 of the Top 10 Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. Sales in Hillsborough, 2021
• Represented the #1 Hillsborough Sale of 2020 at $16,225,000
• Diverse Hillsborough inventory marketed including entry level, historic, trustee sales, new construction, pre-build, vacant lot, premium luxury, unusual architecture, and legacy estates

Top Agent Geoffrey Nelson offers a 22 year track record of marketing and selling Hillsborough's most unique estates. Year after year, his results "define the market," showcasing homes of rare provenance, prestigious location, and architectural flair. Geoffrey is one of the only agents to sell an eight-figure Hillsborough estate in six consecutive years: 2018 - 2023. For 2020, he represented the #1 Hillsborough sale of the year at $16,225,000. For 2021, Geoffrey represented two of the top three sales in Lower North Hillsborough. In 2022, Geoffrey's listing on Vista Road was listed for $11,250,000 and accomplished $12,000,000 in one week at $2,062 per sq. ft. In January 2023, Geoffrey represented the seller of the #1 all-time highest price for any Hillsborough property under 1 acre at $14,975,000. Geoffrey is widely regarded as the pre-eminent marketer for premium Hillsborough listings, including those influential sales that set new benchmarks on price per sq. ft. achieved.

Geoffrey's clientele includes many industry leaders of private equity, venture capital, tech, biotech, social media, law, and medicine. As a Peninsula native, he has built a client portfolio including partners from iconic firms such as Hellman & Friedman, TPG, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, Gilead Sciences, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetSuite, Oracle, Ernst and Young, Visa, Kaiser, SRI International, Franklin Templeton, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and many more. In a crowded field of Hillsborough real estate agents, these clients continue to choose Geoffrey for his differentiated knowledge of the market, keen understanding of home design, and ability to relate, articulate, and market to the right demographics. Licensed since 2001, his curated approach is always expanding, and continues to creatively thrive.

The Hillsborough real estate market is in perpetual motion whether on the MLS or off the MLS. Accordingly, Geoffrey is always geared to a "time is of the essence" mindset paramount to his clients' success. Another pillar of his service: "luxury in the details," whether it's the artistry of the marketing, or confident decision-making, it is often the nuances and finesse of your Realtor that can make the biggest difference in the end. Working with Geoffrey will deliver the most in-depth knowledge of every neighborhood, every house, every sale, and the priceless insider network of the top agent community. While many agents define themselves by volume or as "listing clearinghouses," Geoffrey has managed to keep his service on a true boutique level, ensuring personal attention to every detail.

Born in San Mateo, and a Hillsborough homeowner, Geoffrey maintains well-established connections in the community as a Peninsula native. He enjoys Bay Area culture with his wife and business partner and their family of five children ranging from kindergarten to college. Passions and pursuits include local history, classic jazz, playing guitar, collecting architectural coffee table books, and a glass of Pinot Noir.

For Sellers, the marketing of a Hillsborough estate always begins with intimately understanding the house and telling its story to the world. Often in Hillsborough real estate, there will be history, design pedigree, or construction credentials that bespeak excellence and drive value. Articulating these personal assets expressively is paramount to Geoffrey's marketing approach. His listing portfolio has always been on the cutting edge of design, with architectural homes showcased at their pinnacles of perfection.

For Buyers, success begins with understanding what defines each neighborhood, each street, each architectural statement. Hillsborough market analysis is a micro proposition for sure. Throughout the 10 neighborhoods of Hillsborough, nuances define the aesthetic, the livability, the privacy, and ultimately, the value. Leveraging this data on a hyper-local level will determine the Hillsborough home that becomes your new lifestyle. As your advocate, Geoffrey will master all phases of the buyer experience including off-market inventory, market analytics, and negotiation backed by a confident agent-to-agent reputation.

CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"I strongly recommend Geoffrey Nelson. After interviewing several other highly qualified agents, Geoffrey was the only one that carefully researched the history and architecture of my home. He was able to present me with a detailed sales plan, complete with estimated milestone dates, at our initial meeting. Geoffrey also projected a sale price 10-20% higher than the other agents interviewed and was able to achieve those results! Geoffrey saw the value that others overlooked.  Geoffrey's attention to detail is remarkable. The marketing brochures and video of the property are exquisite. He was able to close the sale of my property above asking in just seven days.  Bravo Geoffrey, thank you for doing a fantastic job!"

—Sigrid Homs Dedo, Lower North Hillsborough

"Our decision to work with Geoffrey came after a number of significant interviews with highly respected and rated local Hillsborough real estate agents. We immediately recognized that Geoffrey was unparalleled in his knowledge of the local market and just as critically, his innate marketing savvy that was crucial to realizing top value for our home sale. Geoffrey worked tirelessly in to stay on schedule and have our property ready in time to hit the spring market. He flawlessly organized vendors to maximize the beauty of our home and with little disruption to our daily schedule. Geoffrey’s deep connections within the realtor community allowed us to fully understand our competition, current market dynamics and how we should market to get the best price for our home.

Geoffrey brings so much more than transactional expertise, he really gets to know a home, who it might appeal to and how to maximize a home’s strength. Throughout the process, Geoffrey was always available to answer our questions, he is open and transparent and is a very strong communicator. From start to finish, Geoffrey made selling our home a very easy process and with outstanding results.

If you are considering selling your home, we would highly recommend Geoffrey, he is the consummate professional and you can count on him to maximize your home’s selling price."

—Anne and Randy, Lower North Hillsborough

 "Geoffrey is a polished and consummate professional, combining his deep knowledge of real estate with effective marketing plans into the creation and execution of strategic and successful strategies. In a global pandemic, these skills become immeasurably more important to both buyers and sellers in the Bay Area real estate market. Geoffrey has our highest recommendation."

—Cara D., Lower North Hillsborough

"Geoffrey: Wonderful news on the close. The funds are transferred! I want to thank you for your good work. I appreciated your intelligence, pleasant professionalism and your sincere interest in the house. The elements of a clean and a quick close were key to my accepting the offer as fast I had made the offer 11 years ago. I know you will sell more in Tobin Clark!"

—Jaleh D,  Tobin Clark, Hillsborough

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About this Site: The all-new Hillsborough Blog 2.0 features Geoffrey Nelson's new proprietary Google Map of the neighborhoods of Hillsborough, California. Only Geoffrey's map goes beyond prior MLS Maps, and empowers you to truly understand and visualize Hillsborough like a local. This bespoke map distills Hillsborough into 10 distinct neighborhoods, providing a clear geographic perspective from "the flats" west of El Camino Real (Lower Hillsborough), to a little further "up the hill" (Mid North/Homeplace and Mid South), to the Upper Hillsborough regions toward Skyline and Highways 280 and 92 including Skyfarm, Carolands, Woodgate Hills, Lakeview, Parrott Drive Area, and Tobin Clark. You will also find Geoffrey's new article on Hillsborough history and architecture: "Railroads, Ballrooms, and Polo Grounds: The Roots of a Peninsula Icon." For those looking to buy or sell Hillsborough real estate, Hillsboroughblog.com outlines Geoffrey's track record and philosophy to marketing Hillsborough's most unique estates.

Please contact Geoffrey Nelson at Text/Cell: (650) 455-3735. geoffrey@geoffreynelson.com