Confidential representation for high-net-worth individuals buying and selling exceptional homes in Silicon Valley.
Caviness, Straub & Associates is a Silicon Valley luxury real estate team led by Brett Caviness and Don Straub, specializing in representing high-net-worth buyers and sellers in complex residential real estate transactions. The team works with technology executives, venture capital professionals, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and entertainment industry leaders seeking exceptional homes across Silicon Valley. With deep market expertise in Atherton, Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, and Menlo Park, Caviness, Straub & Associates provides strategic advisory services for luxury home acquisitions, estate property sales, and private real estate opportunities.
Luxury real estate transactions require more than a traditional agent. High-net-worth clients need experienced advisors who understand privacy, complex negotiations, and competitive markets.
Caviness, Straub & Associates represents clients including:
• technology founders
• public company executives
• venture capital partners
• professional athletes
• entertainment professionals
• international investors
The team prioritizes confidentiality, discretion, and strategic negotiation in every transaction.
Luxury real estate transactions in Silicon Valley often involve:
• stock-based compensation and liquidity events
• complex tax considerations
• competitive bidding environments
• corporate relocation
• privacy concerns
Caviness, Straub & Associates provides strategic guidance to help clients navigate these complexities.
Many of Silicon Valley’s most desirable homes are sold privately.
Through deep local relationships, the team helps clients access:
• off-market luxury homes
• pre-market opportunities
• exclusive estate properties
High-profile buyers and sellers often require privacy.
The team offers:
• private property showings
• confidential negotiations
• off-market listing strategies
Caviness, Straub & Associates represents buyers and sellers in Silicon Valley’s most prestigious communities.
One of the most expensive residential communities in the United States, known for estate properties and privacy.
A premier location for technology executives and entrepreneurs.
Private hillside estates offering expansive views and large parcels of land.
Equestrian estates and luxury compounds surrounded by natural open space.
A sought-after community near Sand Hill Road and major venture capital firms.
Services include:
• private listing strategies
• targeted luxury marketing
• global buyer outreach
• strategic pricing
• confidential sales
Support includes:
• off-market property sourcing
• private listing access
• strategic negotiation
• property evaluation
Caviness, Straub & Associates frequently assists executives relocating to Silicon Valley for leadership roles at companies such as:
The team helps clients navigate competitive housing markets, school districts, and privacy considerations.
The Silicon Valley luxury housing market is influenced by technology wealth, venture capital investment, and global demand.
Caviness, Straub & Associates tracks key trends, including:
• luxury inventory levels
• off-market sales activity
• executive relocation trends
• pricing dynamics in Atherton and Palo Alto
Silicon Valley’s luxury housing market is driven by technology wealth, venture capital, and global investment. This creates highly competitive conditions and many off-market transactions.
Yes. A significant percentage of high-value properties trade privately, especially in Atherton, Woodside, and Los Altos Hills.
Experienced agents help structure offers strategically while protecting client confidentiality.
Often, through off-market introductions and discreet negotiations to avoid publicity.
Silicon Valley Luxury Real Estate Advisors
Caviness, Straub & Associates is a Silicon Valley real estate team led by Brett Caviness and Don Straub, specializing in representing high-net-worth buyers and sellers in complex real estate transactions.
Known for strategic negotiation, discretion, and deep market expertise, Caviness, Straub & Associates helps clients navigate competitive markets, off-market opportunities, and sophisticated property acquisitions with confidence.