De Young Properties is proud to celebrate the top outside realtors through its VIP Realtor Program, a rewards initiative designed to honor the hard work and dedication of local Valley realtors. These VIP Realtors have played a vital role in helping numerous families find their forever homes in De Young Properties communities.

We are honored to announce not one, but two winners of the 2024 Gold Award for the De Young Properties Realtor of the Year Awards! Those winners are:

• James Pham of eXp Realty
• Colleen Souza of eXp Realty

Here is what one of our award recipients, James Pham had to say about De Young Properties:

1. Why have your customers decided to buy from De Young Properties? Customers choose De Young Properties because of the exceptional value they offer through carefully selected locations, high-quality construction and outstanding customer service. Our clients particularly appreciate the thoughtful home layouts and design options they offer, which stand out compared to other builders in the market.
2. How does De Young Properties set themselves apart from other homebuilders? De Young Properties set themselves apart from other homebuilders by providing quality homes for first time buyers at a reasonable price. What sets them apart with other home builders is that they value real estate agents as their partners. Partner real estate agents help guide their buyers by educating them in the home buying process which include shopping for the best mortgage terms.
3. Why do you like working with De Young Properties? We enjoy working with the De Young Properties team because they allow our buyers to be represented by their agent. Since buying a home is one of our clients' largest investments, they rely on us to guide them through the journey.
4. Where do you see the Central Valley Real Estate market going in 2025? In 2025, we expect the Central Valley real estate market to remain in high demand due to its affordability compared to the rest of California. The price range in Central California appeals to first-time buyers, investors and individuals looking to join a growing job market. With inflation likely behind us, we anticipate interest rates to fall over the next few years.
5. Can you share a memorable story or rewarding experience related to selling a De Young Properties home? What makes our profession so rewarding is seeing and helping our clients' dreams come true. We believe in adding value, helping people build wealth and sharing ideas with our clients. Helping our clients buy a home fulfills our purpose of guiding them to build wealth through real estate.
6. Any specific individuals you would like to acknowledge for contributing to your success in selling De Young Properties homes? There are many individuals we would like to acknowledge for contributing to our success. First and foremost, we want to thank the new home sales agents for their collaboration with us and our clients, providing them with the highest level of service possible. They truly care about the clients and take pride in their work. Additionally, we would like to recognize the Building and Customer Service teams for their continued efforts to ensure the home is of the highest quality after the client moves in. One last thing we’d like to add: thank you to the De Young Properties team for recognizing our efforts in putting our clients' needs first, above all. We truly appreciate the management team for recognizing the value of working with highly professional real estate agents in the market.

"Our De Young team greatly appreciates realtors James Pham and Colleen Souza for their professionalism and dedication to our community. As top real estate professionals, they continue to excel and we applaud their outstanding performance. We always enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with them and their clients."

Thank you, James! We are so appreciative of your kind words. Congratulations again on your award. We look forward to doing a lot more business with you in 2025!

Join the De Young Properties VIP Realtor program and you can become a 2025 Gold Award Winner!

For your first sale with De Young Properties, you will receive a broker co-op commission and for each additional sale you secure within 90 days of your original sale, you will receive:

• An additional .5% Broker Co-Op Commission on the base price of the home
• Feature article on the De Young Properties blog
• Inclusion in De Young Properties social media accounts
  

If you bring in multiple clients who purchase a De Young home, you’ll receive free advertising on additional sales.

Disclaimer: See New Home Specialist for details. The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable between the seller and broker. Broker Co-Op subject to change. Please click here to read Terms & Conditions.

James Pham, CA DRE # 02125978