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MEET ILLUMINATE PROPERTIES

Welcome to Illuminate Properties! We are an innovative boutique real estate agency serving Silicon Valley. We understand that Real Estate is a relationship business and we treat our clients like family. We believe that each clients’ needs are unique and deserve the attention that a locally focused agency can provide. Our experience, intimate knowledge of the local markets, and strong negotiating skills come together in a concierge real estate experience second to none!

Illuminate Properties was founded by Patrice Horvath, a bay area native and top producing agent in partnership with the real estate technology brokerage Side Inc. Side is a venture-backed brokerage bringing leading edge technology, state-of-the-art marketing, administrative, and legal services to the partnership. This allows us to do what we love – focus on our clients, their goals and making sure they are successful!

ILLUMINATING STATISTICS

64+

Years of Combined Experience

750+

Homes Sold

1B+

Sales Volume

N. Kucharik
Geoff L.
Daniel L.
M. Grier & S. Dahlgren
Dr. & Mrs. Krick
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I recently had the pleasure of working with Patrice Horvath who represented me in multiple real estate transactions when, as Trustee of my mother’s estate, one of my obligations was to liquidate several properties. I was immediately impressed at our first meeting, as Patrice was well prepared with a presentation that speaks to her extensive experience in real estate sales, her thorough knowledge of the l...

— N. Kucharik

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Yvette went above and beyond to ensure a successful sale of our house, managing relationships with prospective buyers, other agents, stagers, photographers, contractors, and even housekeepers. She communicated openly with us, handled things quickly and competently, and drove a higher sale price. A terrific marketer and negotiator, most of all we love working with Yvette and feel we have an advantage in t...

— Geoff L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The level of client service that Yvette provided is unparalleled. We felt that she was a true, engaged partner throughout our home buying experience in Los Altos Hills Yvette has made the home buying process a true pleasure for us – she is of the highest integrity, smart, personable, and a pleasure with which to work. In addition, she has a deep knowledge of all of the local areas and neighborhoods and i...

— Daniel L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
My wife and I interviewed three agents after we decided to sell our house. The other two agents certainly had experience, but Patrice had distinctive interpersonal qualities that set her apart from the rest. She listened attentively to our concerns and genuinely acknowledged our particular issues. Patrice demonstrated a level of care and attention that we had not experienced with other agents, even from ...

— M. Grier & S. Dahlgren

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Once we decided you were the right agent, we handed you the keys to my mother’s home and drove back to Oregon. Your organization and management skills kicked in and utilizing your vast network of vendors, you managed to prepare the home in a remarkably short period of time. The end result was a welcome surprise for both of us. Because of the fast project management, you were able to get the home on the m...

— Dr. & Mrs. Krick | Seller

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