Professional Philosophy  

Buying or selling a home requires intelligent direction, informed choices and skillful execution, and an understanding of market trends that only experience can provide. Professional guidance is necessary through the process of pricing, inspections, disclosures, loan application and negotiation.

Working with Sereno Group, I provide these services at the most competent, professional level. Over twenty-eight years of success in the real estate industry means that I consistently satisfactory results to my clients. My skills and experience in the field combine to achieve client goals. An accomplished problem solver and strong negotiator, I advocate my clients needs from the beginning to the end of the process.

Working as the MacVicar Team, we have more time to offer our clients what is most important: individual care and personal contact. Our client relationships are of utmost importance. Though we provide cutting edge technological services, we are just as likely to pick up the phone and check in!  Our services don't end at close of escrow.  We provide advice and consultation on housing matters for clients (as well as acquaintances).   

Above all, we offer quality service, a straightforward approach, and commitment to high ethical standards.

Professional Affiliations

  • Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
  • RE Infolink Multiple Listing Service
  • REALTOR

 Previous/Current Credentials and Education

  • CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
  • SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Silicon Valley, Association of Realtors.
  • Top 1% Northern California at previous company
  • Top 5% Santa Clara County
  • Consistent Top Producer

Jeanne: B.A. Liberal Arts - Colorado Women's College 1968, M.A.T. - University of Kansas 1969

Bryn: B.A. Interdisciplinary Humanities with Honors, 1997, Continuing education credits in Art History at CUNY, NYC and in Italy

Personal Background

Born in Kansas, Jeanne moved in California over 40 years ago and taught junior high Spanish for 10 years. She became a Realtor in 1983, and has had a successful business for over 28 years. Involved in her community, Jeanne is a member of Rotary and enjoys volunteering for Partners for a New Generation. She was the founding Chair of Los Altos / Hills Relay For Life, a community event to fight cancer, benefiting the American Cancer Society. She also volunteers  at the Los Altos United Methodist Church.

Being an area specialist is natural to Bryn, a Bay Area native who attended Loyola, Blach and Mountain View High school. She is a licensed assistant to Jeanne, and facilitates smooth transactions for the MacVicar Team. Bryn teaches art to children through CSMA where she’s been a member of the art faculty since 2001. Bryn's volunteer activites include Relay for Life, raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, and an elementary school mural program that she created in San Mateo.

Commitment to clients and love of community is the cornerstone of The MacVicar Team's personal and professional philosophy.

Client Testimonials

“Eight years ago I had been frustrated working unsuccessfully with another realtor group. Finally, I was introduced to you. You listened to me, advised me wisely and in 2 weeks you found me a home. What a huge difference! They treated houses as commodities and you treated them as HOMES! Recently, when it became time to sell…you took on the project with great enthusiasm. Even though it required a lot of preparation...and problem solving, you and Bryn handled each task with focus on detail and saw that is was completed successfully – with a smile! My wife calls you saints!

I was very satisfied with the resulting sale price and would like to thank you and Bryn again for making this transaction a smooth one that would have been an overwhelming task with any other agent. Thank you!

Sincerely,

J. McConachie.”

"Consistently tenacious, hard-working, attentive to every detail and professional." "(Jeanne) knew all the pitfalls to watch for, and everything which needed to be checked out, to insure we had no difficulties." "I appreciated your thoughtfulness, encouragement and honesty throughout the whole project."
 
"Thank you... for all your time, effort and help. You are a true advocate and your persistence is amazing and appreciated."

--- B & J Hare

"I am writing this letter to you on Thanksgiving Day. I wanted to thank you for your great help in the sale of our home. I was most impressed by your willingness to go the extra mile for us... I felt throughout the process that we received top notch advice... I was most impressed by your calm demeanor though out the sale process. Your comments respecting the pros and cons of the various offers was right on. I would be most happy to recommend you to future clients."

--- H. Graham