Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Comparative Summary

With numerous qualified real estate agents in a given community, picking one based on industry experience seems like a good place to start…which sounds fine to Howard Bloom of Intero Real Estate Services. “I definitely have an edge in terms of longevity and experience,” he says. “The average realtor sells about two or three homes a year, and I’ve sold almost 1,700 over the course of my career. I like to think of myself as an outstanding negotiator.”

Since 1985, Howard Bloom has been helping Santa Clara County residents find, buy, sell and rent homes, from condominiums and townhomes to single family houses and small investment properties. He takes pride in having an excellent working and personal relationship with each of his clients, even to the point of preventing an otherwise done deal. “I’m very upfront in telling my clients what I think about a property,” he explains. “I really believe in serving their interests first, so if a deal isn’t great or the property isn’t right for them, I’ll let them know. There’s a certain amount of integrity gained when you assist a client with a correct decision.”

In addition to his regular duties as a real estate agent, Mr. Bloom is designated as both a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), further testament to his industry expertise and client dedication. “The Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation is from the National Association of Realtors,” he explains. “It indicates I’ve received specialized, intensive training to fill the needs of the senior community.” Some of that training allows Mr. Bloom to understand and be sensitive to senior issues—planning or otherwise—and the rest provides him with focused knowledge about senior housing, a segment of the community that often requires special attention and handling.

“The Luxury Home Marketing Specialist certification is provided by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing,” he continues. “Selling luxury homes is a whole different ballgame, particularly in regards to marketing them.” The CLHMS designation is recognized as a high mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world—another area for which Mr. Bloom has specialized education that only a small segment of real estate agents have received, he says.

Experience and expert training are obviously a crucial aspect to Mr. Bloom’s success, but he attributes the bulk of his real estate accomplishments to the relationships he shares with his clients. Even after the deals are closed, the partnerships often continue for years to come. “I try and stay in contact with my clients on a regular basis,” he says. “I’ll provide them with ongoing information and speak with them at least a few times a year. They’re such a huge part of my business, so it’s really rewarding to stay in touch with them.”