The Quattrone Team provides a comprehensive selection of services to meet their client's real estate objectives. Their mission is to “Ask their clients what they want... and get it for them”.
Over the years Steve and Julie Quattrone have successfully represented both real estate buyers and sellers in a professional manner. They negotiate aggressively on their client's behalf and provide the right combination of sales, marketing and project management skills to meet the unique requirements of each client. The Quattrones sensitivity to their client’s needs, direct personal style and ability to schedule, organize and prioritize complex simultaneous tasks make them highly effective managing purchase and sale transactions.
As homeowners and longtime residents of Menlo Park with an extensive knowledge of the area, they provide a strong ability to meet each client’s needs effectively in the highly competitive Mid-Peninsula real estate market. The Quattrones look forward to helping you purchase and sell your residential real estate.
Prior to entering real estate, Steve´s background was in sales, marketing and management, as a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur. He founded Source International which started as a semiconductor brokerage company supplying computer manufacturers with critical components. The company migrated into manufacturing and distributing computer memory upgrades. For a time, the company was the exclusive supplier to Apple Computer for their domestic locations. As the internet went main-stream, the company grew into creating and maintaining a substantial memory upgrade e-commerce operation.
Steve served in the Marine Corp then attended the State University of New York at Albany, majoring in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing. After graduating, Steve joined Burroughs Corporation selling mainframe computer systems to Fortune 500 Companies in the Bay Area. Several years later he joined Intel Corporation as a Product Manager in their Microprocessor Marketing Group and played a key role in planning, developing and launching their successful line of microprocessors.
Before entering real estate, Julie was a Senior Audit Manager and licensed CPA with the accounting firm of Ernst & Young. Julie provided a broad spectrum of business services to many of Silicon Valley’s High Tech/Bio Tech Companies. After 10 years with E&Y, Julie left public accounting to become the CFO of Source International. Later she specialized in accounting, business and financial management services to mortgage brokers, real estate investors and interior designers.
Julie graduated from San Francisco State University, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Julie started her career in Cytology, after attending the University of Rochester. She went on to play an early role in computerizing cancer screening then started a successful Cytopathology Laboratory in Larkspur CA.
Professional Associations and Real Estate Designations:
- National Association of Realtors
- California Association of Realtors
- Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
- Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES®)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Board of Accountancy
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“It is with great pleasure that I write to recommend the services of Steve & Julie Quattrone with Alain Pinel Realtors, who helped me with the purchase of my house in Redwood City this summer. Even with a very competitive market and a shortage of inventory they were able to negotiate the house of my dreams for me. They were very patient throughout the search and never gave up even, when I felt discouragement. Their attention to detail, knowledge of the field and no-pressure approach was greatly appreciated. They kept everyone informed and on schedule ensuring all of the necessary communications and paperwork went smoothly I have complete confidence in their ability and am happy to recommend them.”
“From the moment I met the Quattrones I felt I was in the right hands. They listened to what I wanted, understood what I needed and embraced my goals and aggressively pursued them. Their knowledge of the local market was invaluable. Their skillful negotiating ability and reputation with in the community allowed us to get the right house in the right area at the right price in a fiercely competitive market. We highly recommend Steve and Julie Quattrone and look forward to working with them again if we need real estate services in the Mid-Peninsula. GOOD JOB!!!”
“So glad I met Steve & Julie. They went above and beyond, gave solid advice which I followed, were always available each step of the way, answered all of my questions, were very professional, thorough, friendly, courteous, helpful, understanding and followed through on every detail to the end. SOLD HOUSE in 1 week!!! They continue to be good friends!”
“Steve and Julie, Selling my condo within a very short period of time you made the impossible possible. You two guided me through the process of moving and selling, and with your great team of professionals, i.e. moving coordinators, landscaper, and stager par excellence I was able to unload a full home of belongings, and do the move 3 thousand miles away, and put the condo up for sale. Your ability to judge the real estate market in all aspects realistically certainly brought results. I thank you for as the saying goes "making it happen". ”
“Julie & Steve, What a team! Thank you both for your professional and sensitive guidance through the entire process in the sale of my mother's home. Thanks to you it was successful and nearly pain-free! You have both my gratitude and my recommendation in future real estate transactions. Don't hesitate to use me as a reference. Best wishes to you both & Sophie. Best Regards, Karen Summey - Menlo Park”
“ My experience in selling my mother’s house with Steve and Julie Quattrone was outstanding. They exceeded my expectations by selling the property so quickly especially given what others were saying about the economic condition of the area. They always kept me well informed and provided excellent guidance and thoughtful suggestions throughout the selling process. Their aggressive marketing approach was well above and beyond what I thought was required to complete the transaction. Steve and Julie are true real estate professionals but are very personable. I highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home. ”
“Julie and Steve came to me with a qualified buyer for my town home in Menlo Park. The entire process was very amiable, efficient and exceedingly quick considering these difficult economic times. I have bought and sold several homes on the Peninsula over the years. Given this experience, I can highly recommend their services and do so with pleasure.”
“It's with great pleasure I write and recommend the services of Steve & Julie Quattrone with Alain Pinel Realtors. I am a Realtor and took my buyers to check every single house on the market in their price range at that time. We didn't find anything. One day, my buyers called me and want to check out one house in Cupertino that Steve and Julie had just listed. When they saw this house, they loved it very much. During the transaction, Steve and Julie gave us professional support. Any questions we asked, they gave us the answer right away. Their service is awesome. I am extremely satisfied. I have to say they are the best. I enjoyed working with them and would love to have the opportunity to work together again! Thank you again,”
“I have worked with Steve and Julie Quattrone for many years as their escrow officer. Their expertise and professionalism always make for a smooth closing. Steve and Julie are always on top of the transaction, making sure that every detail has been taken care of from beginning to end. One of them is always present at the signing, making sure their clients understand and feel totally comfortable with everything they are signing. They make a great team providing two highly qualified agents for the price of one!”
“I first met Steve after he and my mother had become good friends walking their dogs together in Atherton’s Holbrook Palmer Park, but I had never really gotten to know Steve well until recently, when my wife and I began to look for a home. Although my mother had passed away and it had been years since I had last spoken to Steve, I remembered their friendship, and so I gave him a call. That phone call became the single most important and rewarding call I would ever make, not only because it resulted in finding a home that my wife and I thought we could only dream of finding, but also because it revealed a great friend in Steve on the other end of the receiver, hidden in plain sight. Steve masterfully combined the wisdom and experience of his long-time career in real estate with every resource at his disposal to address our needs. From the onset it was clear that acting in our best interest, or the interest of any of his clients, was Steve’s modus operandi, his highest priority, an imperative, and in our case when it led us far afield, it ultimately cost Steve the lion’s share of his commission, by referring us to a great Agent outside his area. Looking back on our experience, a search for a home that we imagined could be a perilous one has ended happily thanks to Steve. He has my highest recommendation, and should you decide to call on Steve for help with buying or selling a home, I have no doubt that you will quickly realize the merit of your decision to be represented by him and his wife, Julie, with intelligence, integrity and charm.”
“After dreaming up an almost impossible scenario of finding a home to buy in a very specific location, at a defined price point and with a particular time frame to close... Steve and Julie not only found that home, but they also put together a smooth and efficient transaction. Together they are tenacious, tactful and detailed. A dynamic duo you can trust to find your dream home.”
“Dear Julie & Steve, Your first miracle you performed when you showed up and persuaded me to put my house on the market. I had set for myself a firm goal for the next 3 years at least not to sell my house. But you promised me no staging, no open house, no jumping through hoops, just showing the house once in a while to an interested party, while I was still living my uninterrupted life there. Who could resist! During those following months you were supportive but not pushy, keeping the interested parties with very low offers at bay and helping the prospective buyer coming up with an offer that I could accept. It eliminated the negative heckling for me. At the same time you managed to find my new home that is really perfect for me. Selling and buying at the same time is stressful but you gave me a very competent helper that made my move easier. To all future clients of yours I can only say 'You are in the best of hands'. Thank you Julie and Steve! Yours very sincerely Denise E Prosser - Los Altos Hills & Los Altos ”
“This is a tough market. No inventory, multiple offers, all cash offers and many of those buyers are waving the financial contingency – i.e. no appraisal. My wife and I were pre-approved through Wells Fargo and in six months of writing offer after offer, we still couldn’t buy a home... That is until we changed agents. Steve and Julie Quattrone were able to find us the right home within 30 days! And finally we had our offer accepted within a few days. And how did they do it? They did it by doing their job. After writing the offer, they followed through constantly with the listing agent, no more waiting a week just to find out that our offer had been rejected. Would we use them again to buy or sell? The answer is simple. YES. ”
“Julie and Steve are simply outstanding Realtors. I was renting out my condo early this year, which was a brand new — and nerve-wracking — experience for me. Julie and Steve guided me every step of the way. They had the highest integrity, they were responsive, they were creative, and they were very knowledgeable. Julie and Steve were cognizant of my being new to this process, and so they exercised a little nurturing when appropriate. But, at the same time, they were realists who told it like it was. In the end, we had a very successful outcome. I could never have done it without Julie and Steve, and I recommend them without hesitation.”
“Steve and Julie are two of the best Realtors I have had the pleasure of working with. It’s hard to find people that are professional, pay attention to details, and know the market like them. They work as a team with the client and ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. Clients come first with them.”
“Finding a nice place to move in, especially if you're coming from a different country / culture can be extremely challenging. I had debated myself on whether I should rent a place right away or try to stay in a Hotel for a while getting to know the areas better before getting a house. Well, I've discussed that with my wife and we decided for the first option. Next step (and hardest) was: how to find a perfect place not being there for looking on every single detail to make sure I wouldn't regret?? I would need to trust on pictures / videos and this can be very tricky. Well, I must say my relocation agent worked with Steve and Julie and they provided me an exceptional experience. They took care of it, captured a movie to show me every single detail, worked on the documentation and provided everything we needed to make it a smooth and painless transition. Steve and Julie provided really exceptional service and I absolutely enjoyed how they were also making sure we were a good fit for the house and the landlord (which turned to be the nicest person ever!). Beyond expectations.”
“Hi Steve and Julie, Thank you very much for a smooth and uneventful transaction. It is a pleasure to work with agents who are diligent and professional. Your clients should know that they were very well represented! I would welcome another transaction with you, anytime. Thanks again! ”
“From the start of our entering into the real estate transaction, I felt confident and secure with Steve and Julie Quattrone. They have extensive experience in the real estate business and when they speak you listen. You'll be given all the right information and your questions will be answered in a thorough and prompt manner. The suggestions that Steve and Julie gave me made all the difference in what would help sell my property. They will help you through the selling process at every step and at every turn. Steve and Julie listened carefully and attentively to me with all the concerns that I may have had during the transaction and I can tell you first hand that they were always right. The Quattrones are reliable, kind, involved in you the client, and will essentially stop at nothing to make the transaction a "win-win" for all. This process of selling my property could not have gone smoother or more painless than it did. In fact, I actually didn't really believe it was over when it was over. I am so happy with Steve and Julie that I cannot recommend them highly enough to help you with all of your real estate needs. Trust in that team--you will not go wrong.”
“Steve and Julie did a great job for our family, operating under a tight schedule and within highly specific needs. Over the course of one weekend, they helped our family identify several Palo Alto / Menlo Park properties that fit our requirements, provided helpful guidance in informing our decision, and then led a successful bidding process that was simple and hassle-free for everyone involved. Throughout the purchase process, Steve and Julie were great partners and advisors -- truly a great team!”
“Thank you Steve & Julie for the quick sale of Manzanita. You did a superb job of researching potential buyers & narrowed it down to the qualified buyer. You made the sale painless and seamless. Thank you both.”
“Dear Steve and Julie, We have had many projects together...the preparation in getting your listings ready for the real estate market. As your stager, I have enjoyed working with you both immensely. Your attention to detail in dealing with your clients, vendors and everyone involved is so very thoughtful. In fact, many of your clients have expressed to me their high praise of your professionalism. Thank You so much for entrusting me with making your listings more welcoming. ”
“Steve and Julie helped us buy our first home in Mountain View this summer. They are an awesome team who really care about providing their clients with a quality home-buying experience. We were first time buyers in a highly competitive market with limited inventory. We needed people on our side who could guide and advise us. With their experience and deep knowledge of the mid-peninsula market, Steve and Julie proved to be perfect for this. Their commitment was outstanding. They gave us as much time as we needed, answered every question patiently, looked for creative approaches and kept our spirits up in the face of uncertainty. Their diligence and attention to details were hugely reassuring in going through the paperwork associated with the offer and closing processes. And they were supportive and involved even afterwards, providing us with home improvement suggestions and resources. They are people of high integrity, and warm, friendly and easy to work with. We have fond memories of weekend chats strategizing about the upcoming week and open houses, or chit-chatting around the table even as we dug into reams of offer paperwork. As realtors, we would work with them again in a heartbeat. As friends, we hope to stay in touch with them for a long time.”
“Our big transition began when Paul and I went to Little House to get some information on a trip we were going to take with them. We met Julie and Steve Quattrone of Alain Pinel Realtors at that time as they were participating in a seminar with Little House and they invited us to attend the meeting. We were very glad that we did as Kate Brauner of Senior Moving Assistance was the speaker. We were very impressed with her presentation of the services she provides and had never realized what a tremendous job it is to downsize and move into a smaller place. There were two women who spoke and just wanted to tell the audience what a wonderful experience they had with help from Kate. This was March of 2007 and Paul and I decided that we would attend the rest of the seminar during March. We had been thinking of going into a retirement place and after the seminar was over, we talked to Steve and Julie and looked around for possible places to retire. Since both Paul and I were originally from New Hampshire, we turned back there where we already had a deposit down. This was going to be a big move as it involved a cross-country trip. With Steve and Julie's help, we hired Kate Brauner who did a terrific job helping us decide what went with us, what was to be donated, what things relatives wanted and what got tossed. Kate's helper, John, was a big addition and before we knew it, things were really happening. We had to wait for an opening at the retirement community in NH but in the meantime Kate was working a miracle, Steve and Julie had painters come in to spruce up the house, the gardeners were busy outside and then the people came in to stage the house. We had to stay in an apartment while a lot of this was being done but thanks to Steve and Julie, who were coordinating all this, the house sold within a week from being listed. They took care of all the things involved with the closing and we didn't have to worry about anything. Kate took care of our last minute packing and the okay sign was given to the movers to start cross-country. I forgot to mention that all the furniture and things we were taking with us had been in a vault with the movers ready to go when it was time. The Quattrones and Kate handled everything with the movers and even arranged for our car to be transported on a car trailer. We were so pleased with all services performed that we would definitely recommend them without hesitation.”
“Dear Steve & Julie, Thank you so much for helping us successfully purchase our first home here in Menlo Park. Your sensitivity to our needs and commitment to helping us reach our goals of purchasing the property we wanted at the best possible price, in a multiple offer situation, was invaluable. As our family owns multiple residential and commercial properties, we especially appreciated your market knowledge and thoughtful purchasing strategy to help us through every step. Our never ending thanks for everything!”
“We originally met Steve and Julie Quattrone walking dogs at Holbrook Palmer Park in Atherton. Getting to know them personally made us comfortable asking them to assist us with our real estate transactions. Steve and Julie Quattrone have helped us with two deals. The first was on the purchase of a house in west Redwood City and the second was the sale of our townhouse. In both situations, they did a marvelous job. We weren't really actively looking for a house but they saw one we might like and told us that we should look at it right away. We did and decided it was the right house for us. Since there would be several offers, and we knew we had to move fast, Steve and Julie introduced us to a colleague who pre-qualified us and allowed us to go in with an all-cash offer which won the bidding war. We were then the owners of two properties and needed to sell the townhouse. Steve and Julie did a marvelous job of pricing, advertising and showing the property and we were able to sell it in a difficult market. Steve and Julie guided us through the daunting maze of inspections, disclosures and documents involved with these transactions. Their attention to detail is second-to-none. We highly recommend Steve and Julie to one who wants to buy or sell in the mid-Peninsula market.”
“Steve and Julie helped us purchase our first home together in Los Altos Hills. We were moving from SF to the Peninsula and needed a great deal of guidance and information on all the different towns and neighborhoods. Julie and Steve made our home search such a fun and exciting process, and kept it low-stress for us. They were extremely thorough in their searches and vetted every property we viewed beforehand. They were always available, for tours that fit into our schedule and for advice and updates via phone and email, pretty much 24-7. During the offer and acceptance negotiation process they were superb and without them we would never have gotten such a great deal! Once our offer was accepted, Steve and Julie guided us through every aspect of the inspection and closing process, and everything was seamless. They were amazing to work with and are the best in the business!”
“Our home buying experience has been both exhilarating and yet surprisingly smooth, thanks to Steve and Julie. We met Steve at an open house where Steve’s calm, not pushy demeanor convinced us that we should sit down with him. Steve and Julie sat with us and helped us really hone our wish list prior to viewing any houses. This made our house search very efficient and we were able to easily recognize our dream house without going through an arduous house-hunting process. But of course, the house was such a good choice that we found ourselves competing with others. Steve and Julie galvanized their exhaustive list of resources to quickly put together a competitive offer within our budget. We crafted the offer with Julie calling in from the East Coast at midnight to make sure that we made the best and yet responsible offer. Once our offer was accepted, Steve and Julie’s broad knowledge and attention to detail gave us a lot of assurance throughout the entire process. And they supported us long after closing, feeding us information about home improvement resources as we renovate our house. We couldn’t have been happier with our home buying experience as newlyweds and would happily recommend Steve and Julie to anyone looking to purchase a home. ”
“Each time we return home or start to enjoy every moment in this beautiful house, we feel so lucky to have found this place! It is very possible that we wouldn't be here if not for the help of Steve and Julie. We really appreciate their thoughtful responses, considerate guidance and patience throughout the process of buying our first house. We met Steve & Julie at a open house in Redwood City this summer. They gave a warm welcome to everybody who dropped by and addressed every question you may have with great patience. Knowing that we just started our house searching and had quite limited knowledge of the market, they spent over an hour chatting with us, trying to understand our needs and giving us many pieces of professional advice. We gave Steve our contact information before we left, which proved to be important later on. After a few weeks, we got a call from Steve. He politely informed us of a nice Cupertino house he was selling. We immediately fell in love with it the first time we walked into the house with our agent. Working efficiently together with our agent and Steve & Julie, we got all the disclosure documents soon and knew more about the house. After over two months of house searching, we realized this was exactly the dream house we had been looking for. With help from our agent and Steve and Julie, we quickly reached a reasonable price point and closed the deal smoothly and efficiently. We are very pleased and thankful!”
“There is nothing easy about selling, buying or just renting out your home. We decided to put our house in Menlo Park up for rent and from the very beginning I was traumatized. There were so many things to think about and do. It was overwhelming. We could have never done it without the help of Steve and Julie. They were there for us every step of the way, and whenever we got stuck, they knew who to call and what to do. The most amazing thing about the experience was their constant smile and positive attitude. They took care of every detail. They took care of us. I remember so many moments when I thought to myself, this is just too emotional, why are we doing this at all? We certainly didn't have to. But my husband and I wanted to consolidate households, something we had put off after we married and it made good sense to have a single home. But every decision was painful: do we keep this or that? What goes into storage? What do we sell? Keep or throw away. Finally after hundreds of trips to Good Will and the consignment store, it was done, and then came the task of finding the perfect renter who would come in and love our home as much as we do. We were so nervous. Steve and Julie made a movie of our home, they wrote thoughtful ads, in fact, they did all the little things that were required to find a renter for us. They interviewed people, screened potential renters, showed up at a moment’s notice to show the place. The day before Christmas, they found the perfect couple for our home. And to our surprise, this couple loved everything as much as we did. They loved our garden and wanted to plant things, they loved the home office we had built the fountains we babied. The paperwork was a breeze, and I know this isn't easy. And all of a sudden it was over. We got exactly what we wanted. Thank you to the two most wonderful people. It was our lucky day when we found Steve and Julie to help us live our dream. They are simply amazing. I am so happy to recommend them to anybody who is looking for an over-the-top incredible real estate agent. They are the best!”
“I have been struggling for a number of years with my house worrying about paying the monthly obligations and planned to sell once the housing market starts to rebound. That was my plan for a long time. And I finally see some lights on the other end of the tunnel by Q3 2012. I immediately started interviewing local Real Estate agents at the beginning of July 2012 with specific characteristic in mind: Know the Palo Alto market, enough years of Real Estate experience, organized, understand how to marketing, easy to work with, put my interest first, good communicator, disciplined, well rounded, the list goes on and on. After talking to about 15 different people, we finally settled on Steve and Julie, in charge of selling my College Terrace 4 bedroom 3 baths house, built and bough in 2007. In the entire selling process, two things stands out. The first is the market assessment to correctly pricing the house. I have insisted in pricing the house much higher than our final offer acceptance price, hoping to maximize on my return, or minimize on my loss. Although having a different opinion, Steve decided to give that price a try and test the market. We quickly realized the first price is too high and adjusted to a much lower price after about 2 week on the market. That that successfully brought in offers. The willingness to compromise and then insist on the correct way prove to be extremely beneficial in a just bottomed out Real Estate market. The second thing is the final drive to get the best offer. I still remember 3 of us sitting in the office trying to understand the buyer’s bottom line price. Steve has showed great communications skills to pass my idea through to the other side. And after seems like eternity 30 minutes or so, we finally achieve what I strive for. That final phase, Steve's organization, communication, focus on let me drive the final number, assessing situation dynamics, all added and helped to achieve what I deem as a great success. Steve and Julie provided really exceptional service and I absolutely enjoyed how they organize and communicate, and show the data and guide the seller to make correct decision. Beyond expectations.”
“Dear Julie and Steve, I would like to acknowledge your services provided to me through our transaction on 2089 Manzanita Ave. located in the Menlo Park. Your knowledge of the area and handling of the transaction was great. It made my decision to buy this property much easier. Thank you. I am looking forward to work with you on my next purchase. Best regards, Shah Manesh - ICON Construction ”