Juliana Lee Palo Alto Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Palo Alto, California

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Here is what working with Juliana Lee in Palo Alto typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in California.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Palo Alto area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Palo Alto area comparables.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under California rules.

Typical costs on a Palo Alto home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $3,563,763. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $3.56M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$89,094–$106,913
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$71,275–$106,913
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$71,275–$178,188
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Palo Alto

Menlo Park, CA2.3 mi · $2.87M Los Altos Hills, CA4.3 mi · $5.86M Sunnyvale, CA7.7 mi · $1.99M San Carlos, CA7.9 mi · $2.43M Belmont, CA9.1 mi · $2.25M Cupertino, CA10 mi · $2.97M Foster City, CA11 mi · $1.84M Fremont, CA11 mi · $1.45M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Juliana Lee work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Juliana Lee handles dual agency or designated agency under California law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.