Arpad Racz

Altas Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
11 recent sales
$1M - $2.53M
English, Hungarian
27 years experience
About
Dear Home Buyer and Seller,
Arpad and his team have over 56 years combined experience in Santa Clara County Real Estate . In addition to Arpad having his Real Estate Brokers license for many years, he also has a degree in Marketing, and a technical focus. His team specializes in the Silicon Valley area real estate market, where Arpad is a native. Most of their business comes from referrals from previous satisfied clients, attesting to their focus on customer satisfaction.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Memberships, Affiliations, and Awards
Campbell Reporter newspaper: Arpad wins "Best of Campbell" Award
National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
SCCAOR - Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
REInfolink - Multiple Listing Service
Zillow All Star Badge
CPRES (Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist)

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (46)

Owen

Arpad represented me as a buyer for a Mountain View property. He was a professional through the whole process. He showed me several properties leading up to the property I finally ended up purchasing through him.

He provided me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision and helped with all the needed paperwork. Thanks to his advice we won out over other offers for my property by being prepared with a "pre-approval" letter.

I would recommend his services to others who are also looking to either purchase or sell their properties. He is patient and professional through the whole process.

Atul N.

Arpad is an extremely conscientious and reliable person. He helped us purchase our first home in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley. Arpad knows exactly what questions to ask the listing agent and has a deep understanding of the process of home buying. Arpad is very patient and has the best interest of his clients in mind. I would gladly recommend Arpad to any one who wants to work with a trustworthy and dependable agent.

Jim O.

Hi There.. My wife and I have used Arpad for both purchasing our new home and selling our old home. We bought our new home 2 yrs ago. This review is for the sale of our old home. We sold our old home in August '14 in one of the less buyer competitive markets in Sunnyvale. Arpad was instrumental in achieving & exceeding our price goal, from the initial consultation on what we should fix, to the selling price & strategy, to advertising and conducting the open house, as well as selecting the right buyers for us and doing due diligence on disclosures, offers and during the negotiations. In short we were extremely happy with the price we got, it far exceeded our initial target, and more importantly we felt Arpad did an excellent job of guiding us through the process and protecting our best interests. I have been to quite a few open houses in the last few years and Arpad is definitely head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to property knowledge, being actively engaged in the proces

Sharon J.

In the last year Arpad was my agent for 2 purchases and 3 sales.
Through each of these transactions he was always patient, helpful,responsive and his knowledge proved to be extremely valuable to me. If I need an agent in the furture I'll definately call him again.

Steven W.

Arpad is an outstanding realtor who I would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Silicon Valley. He is extremely professional with a great attention to every detail. Arpad took the time to really understand our purchasing criteria and inform us about the process involved, which was a level of customer service we definitely appreciated as first-time homebuyers.

When we toured a home or evaluated making an offer, he provided good advice and always made sure we knew the pros and cons of every property. Some realtors have an unfortunate reputation of just being out to earn a quick commission - that is absolutely not the case with Arpad. We never felt rushed or pressured. Our budget was relatively modest by Bay Area standards, but Arpad worked diligently with us to make sure we got the home that would meet our needs and not cause headaches down the road. Even months later, he is always available to answer questions.

If you are looking for a top notch realtor who wil

Sravanthi

Arpad helped us buy our first home recently, and to say the very least, he is a thorough professional and an extremely knowledgeable and patient realtor. He was/is quite responsive to emails, makes sure he answers our questions up to our satisfaction. He also worked very cohesively with our lender and was very diligent in making sure we closed quickly and within the timing guidelines. He worked with us closely to confirm that the house was in good condition before we closed, and he also spent a lot of time and effort in ascertaining the overall cost to improve/remodel the house (which really, he is not obligated to do, as a realtor - that shows how far he is willing to go to help us). His work ethics are immaculate and excellent. He guided us through every step and made sure we understood the process well. I t was a pleasure to work with him. What sets him apart from other realtors are his work ethics, professional and positive attitude. We would highly recommend him (in a heartbeat)

Neha

Arpad is an amazing realtor. Very professional, has great knowledge & is highly dedicated towards his work. He will always go beyond his responsibilities, a great negotiator & has great follow up skills. As first time home buyers, he made sure we understood all the details and called out the risks/impacts of everything. What makes him outstanding is his honesty and work ethics. He understood our requirements and was patient enough to makes sure we got the house of our dreams. As we enjoy our stay in our home everyday :) I don't think we can thank him enough. Definitely would recommend him to anyone looking for a home.

Akshatha

Arpad helped us close two properties in the bay area. We bought our first home in Milpitas and our second home in Santa Clara which falls under Cupertino school district. Through out the process we noticed that Arapd never let us overbid or overpay. We have only overbid by 7K for both our homes. During our first home buying process we were naive and we had to bid on multiple homes but he never lost patience with us. He is very meticulous in his due diligence and his criteria for home selection for an offer is very high. He would never let us offer on a home that he felt was not upto the mark and would not hold the price in the bad market.

Home with all three Cupertino schools are very competitive to get. We not only have the schools but we have a 9K+ lot and 2K area. Arpad was really good at recognizing the value in the house/the upgrades we had to make and recognizing the need of the seller. We are very happy with both our buys. He is a great realtor who never pressurizes and loves t

Furat

Arpad helped us with the transaction effort associated with the sales of our house. During this process we were continuously impressed by Arpad's enthusiasm, his deep attention to details, his continuous follow through on every step and making sure the all in order. Arpad's professionalism is unique. He is extremely dedicated to his clients. His demeanor is comforting. If anyone seeking a smooth Real Estate transaction process, than Arpad would be the best candidate. Arpad's clients will not only be assured to have the most seamless transaction, but they will get the job done by a person with the highest integrity, ethics and values.

Arpad, Thank you so much for all of your efforts.

Christina B.

Arpad is one of the best realtors I have ever worked with. Very welcoming and helpful, I will recommend and use him in future endeavors when is comes to buying and selling a house!
He is great on showing new buyers the how to' and very accommodating when it came to schedules, thank you!

Balint S.

We were first time home buyers with not much experience. Arpad helped us in every step of the way. Thanks to him we had a very smooth experience. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable and knows how to close a deal. He is not only a pro agent but also a great guy. We can highly recommend him for everybody!

Chris S.

Arpad helped my fiancée and I buy a 3/2 home in San Jose during a period of historically low inventory. He was incredible to work with. He is unbelievably knowledgeable, insightful, patient, and always, always communicative. He is also one of the most forthright professionals I have ever met - a trait that I deeply respect.

Best of all, Arpad brought so much energy with him each time we met (and trust me, we needed the boosts along the way!). We were first-time home buyers and found the process to be a roller-coaster ride. Arpad was there the entire way, advising us of structural issues of homes we had viewed, analyzing peer home values, walking us through the home-buying process, and making us laugh with a well-timed joke. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Priyanka

Arpad is really intelligent, detailed oriented and experienced realtor. He has thorough knowledge about market, properties and home buying/ selling process. He is not at all pushy and is always patient. He always has plenty of strategies for each situation, which always worked for me. I feel really fortunate to have a realtor like him, who was always available before buying home and even provides continuing support after buying home. I recommend his services to everyone.

Alexander T.

I found Arpad to be very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He's very savvy and creative and I genuinely felt he's always working towards my best interest. Arpad was willing to do things to help me that were outside the scope of his duties. It was a truly pleasant experience

Annies

Arpad is simply the best. We are experienced home buyers and know the basics and the process from pervious purchase. However we learned a lot from Arpad on how to be data driven, how to evaluate the pros and cons of a listing and the overall attitude towards the process.

Arpad is very systematic and methodical and lays out the details needed to make a decision and steps back to give buyers the complete freedom on the actual decision. There is no pressure to close by a certain time. Since we had some specific requirements, it took us a while to find something that fit our needs. However Arpad worked with us patiently and we found our dream home. Arpad is very patient and addresses all concerns and queries in a detailed manner. It will be a pleasure to work with Arpad again.

Jeff M.

I've known Arpad since 2004 when he was my agent on the buy side He recently sold the same property with great success. I never hesitate to refer Arpad, and my referrals have been pleased with his professionalism, attention to detail, cheerfulness, and market objectivity.

Tim K.

With 23 years experience working real estate in the Silicon Valley, Arpad knows where the deals are and how to close them. He is as comfortable working with the first time homebuyer as he is with the seasoned investor. I highly recommend Arpad as your buyers agent. As a listing agent, Arpad will market you home as a true professional. He's knowledgeable with online platforms and has an extensive affiliate network. He will sell your home. You won't be disappointed.

Nath P.

Arpad is an outstanding realtor that focused on helping you make data driven decisions. He helped me get a great deal on an amazing home. Arpad has the understanding to look at every detail of a prospective home and will discourage you to not bid on a home that could have potential problems in the future.

Sumitha S.

Arpad - is one of the rare best realtors in the bay.Wow! he made buying a house such a breeze . He is a walking encyclopedia who can explain anything and everything about a home purchase , banker or the board . He is phenomenal and I would always highly highly recommend him.
Thanks Arpad for being there and helping us throughout - This is our second home purchase with Arpad.

Nikhil S.

Arpad is an amazing agent and helped guide me through the process of buying my home in the bay area. He has good knowledge of the area and helped me select the areas based on my requirements. First time buyers can be easily fooled by a well-shown home. Arpad makes sure that you understand and see the positives and the negatives of a home carefully - he tries to go way beyond what the disclosures reveal - more often than not, his predictions are accurate and to the dot (you could save on home inspections by just following his techniques!). He is very prompt and follows process to the dot - he is ready with answers to your questions even before you know you had them! He gives a point by point explanation of the buying process and explains all possible strategies and tactics that you could follow to negotiate a great price on a home. All in all, I would recommend Arpad any day and have already done so to my friends.

Charlotte

Arpad was incredible! He helped us buy our first house and brought so much knowledge, experience and insight to the entire process. While we had our idea of the "perfect" house, he thought of 100 other things that were critical to consider. We felt so empowered throughout the entire process. He went the extra mile each time we talked and did a huge amount of research on each property! So valuable! We couldn't have done it without him.

Steve D.

I've worked with Arpad for several transactions and he has always been very professional and very trustworthy. He is extremely ethical in his business dealings, and I trust him. He is also very knowledgeable in real estate, and will always go the extra mile to make sure you are completing a proper transaction that benefits you.

Ravi N.

Arpad is a very knowledged, very skilled, thorough, ethical, articulate, diligent, organized, pleasant, patient, committed, down to earth Realtor. I successfully closed a hyper competitive home buying bid in Bay Area recently. Needless to say, it was Arpad who made it happen. The way he carries himself, even the seller and their agent wanted to work with him and chose to forego better offers from others. I worked with many Realtors in the past decade and I can say, I am more than impressed with Arpad. Even at the start of our house search, he has a uniquely organized way of listing homes. If i ever want a real estate agent who has the all the skills to beat the odds, i will be looking at Arpad!

Dominic P.

We turned to Arpad when buying our first home in San Mateo, CA. He is a top-notch, intelligent, trustworthy, insightful and a friendly broker. Arpad leverages decades of real estate market knowledge and sharp focus to get results. He educated us during our purchase and we feel lucky to have worked with him. I can say with utmost confidence that his guidance will result in a positive outcome and pleasant experience when you get the opportunity to work with him. Thanks Arpad!

K.O.

We purchased a 2bed/2bath Condo in Santa Clara a few years back from Arpad (is that a Hungarian name?) and he was fantastic! When went decided to look at several units to view, Arpad showed us around and provided us with lots of details - not only about the units themselves, but also the surrounding area - schools, businesses, freeways. Some of the other agents we've seen just stand around and let their buyers just walk around without offering any advice or help, which I thought was somewhat strange and unprofessional. My wife and I didn't know the first thing about buying property, so it was awesome that he would proactively ask us about our requirements, short term/long term stay, family/schools.

We will definitely use Arpad with our next transaction. Thank you Arpad!!!

Professional Info

Brokerage

Altas Realty
1190 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 118
San Jose, CA 95128

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01242362

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Languages

  • English
  • Hungarian

Top Cities *

San Jose

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 32 days on market
  • $1.55M median price

Fremont

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • days on market
  • $1.68M median price

Sunnyvale

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • 32 days on market
  • $2.53M median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.