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Joseph Karakas epitomizes the drive, vision, and experience to help you find your dream home. Joseph is also on the KW Agent Leadership Council and is head chairman of the KW Bay Area Estates Luxury Committee. As a Los Gatos native, Joseph brings an unparalleled knowledge of Silicon Valley to every client’s search. Joseph grew up at his fathers restaurant the Chateau La Cresta at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga. Joseph attended San Diego State University and spent some time living in Southern California and Napa before ultimately returning home to the Los Gatos area. Joseph is a certified level two sommelier and has spent time working at the Michelin Star Plumed Horse Restaurant in Saratoga.

After many successful years in wine sales and agricultural technology, Joseph decided to turn his passion for sales, home improvement, and negotiations into a career in real estate. Joseph designed and executed a large scale renovation on his own home and has the unique ability to see potential and room for growth in a variety of different properties. He was Rookie of the Year for KW Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos and is now a Top Producer in Silicon Valley. When he’s not working, you can find Joseph road biking, watching a 49ers game, or barbecuing on his Santa Maria style grill. Whether you’re ready to find your dream home or sell your current home, Joseph will be alongside you every step of the way.

Testimonials

Joseph is a great agent who is always willing to help and is quick to communicate with everyone in the transaction.

Karen O., San Jose, CA Read More

Joseph is an exceptional realtor with a deep understanding of the market. He brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and integrity to every transaction. Highly recommend!!

Omik G., Philadelphia, PA Read More

I had the pleasure of working with Joseph on a several real estate deals and it is always a fantastic experience. His professionalism and efficiency were evident throughout the transaction. Joseph communicated clearly and promptly, which made coordinating between our teams smooth and straightforward. It was a true collaboration, and I look forward to working together again in the future!

Cariste B., San Jose, CA Read More

If I had one word to describe Joseph, it would be authentic. He's extremely responsive, and his communication style makes every interaction comfortable and pressure-free. As a Bay Area native, he deeply understands the local market, providing valuable insights that only come from living and experiencing the area firsthand. Beyond all that, he's cool--he enjoys traveling, is a certified sommelier, plays sports, and stays active in the commun...

Chris B., San Francisco, CA Read More

I would like to qualify that I am not easy to work with, and expect the very best at all times from those that I choose to engage with for professional services rendered to me. With that being said, I retained Joe for the sale of a residential property. The plan would entail overcoming a series of challenges over a relatively short period of time. Joe assembled a team of contractors, staging companies, and consultants for me to work with in...

Sergio D., San Francisco, CA Read More

My Wife and I were very pleased with our real estate agent, Joseph Karakas. He assisted in the sale of our two homes in Redwood City, CA. in a very timely fashion. Joseph is very personable, professional and knowledgeable of the real estate market in the SF Bay Area. He advised us on improvements we could make on the properties and coordinated the contractors needed to finish the projects. He even rolled up his sleeves and helped us by movi...

John R from Redwood City, California Read More

If you are looking for an agent who listens to his clients and is able to get them what they want, you don’t have to look any further than Joseph Karakas. Joe worked his magic and within just a couple of days was able to obtain a buyer with exactly the kind of deal that we were looking for, and he was there for us throughout the entire process. No muss, no fuss! Professional and attentive, you cannot go wrong with Joe as your agent.

Phil and Alane R from San Jose, California Read More

Working with Joseph was such a pleasure. Everything from his professionalism, attention to detail and real estate knowledge was impressive. He made selling stress free and made sure we were informed every step of the way. Very happy we chose to hire Joseph and will be working with him again in all of our future real estate endeavors.

Lissett C from San Jose, California Read More

Joseph Karakas helped me purchase my dream home! He is the best Realtor partner I’ve ever worked with. His expertise, communication, and timeliness were excellent. He worked hard to ensure the buying process was easy for me, and answered all my questions. He ensured key stakeholders were aligned and that everything was completed quickly. Joseph is a true professional — you won’t be disappointed with him by your side.

Andra V from Discovery Bay, California Read More

The BEST realtor I have ever dealt with. Very professional, experienced and helpful. Joseph is absolutely wonderful to work with. He helped me sell my place and buy and move in to a new place all within 2 months. He made all the process so easy. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from the making the offer to working with the mortgage banker which made it really easy to move into my current place. He was always avai...

Narggess N from Campbell, California Read More
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