Independently Rated Highest in Quality
S e v e n t h                              Consecutive Year        
Originally Earned:
May 2005
We declare that Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services HAS QUALIFIED for and continues to meet the Ongoing Research and Rating Requirements for Diamond Certified® status.
Certificate #692
(650) 605-3928
496 First Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, CA 94022
Howard Bloom has been selling homes since 1985.

Since entering the real estate profession in 1985, Intero Real Estate Services’ Howard Bloom has sold more than 1,500 homes in Santa Clara County. Mr. Bloom is a Certified Residential Specialist, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. He focuses on selling residential properties that range from condominiums and townhouses to single family homes and small investment properties. He also specializes in bank-owned and foreclosed properties.

Mr. Bloom focuses on handling every aspect of a real estate sale for his clients, including pre-sale inspections, preparing homes for sale, coordinating repairs and improvements, determining marketing strategy, and explaining paperwork. His unique satisfaction guarantee allows any client cancel their listing if they’re dissatisfied with the quality of services he provides.

Mr. Bloom invites potential clients to visit his website, www.howardbloom.com, to access a variety of real estate reports and resources, customize an automated home search, or request a market evaluation of a house.

Company Philosophy

“I use my wealth of real estate experience to ensure each of my clients has a positive, personalized experience and outcome when selling or buying a home. I consistently use my skills to guide and advise my clients through all the complexities of a real estate transaction. My goal is to provide extraordinary service that will reflect my motto, allowing me to be “Your Realtor® For Life.”

Serving all of Santa Clara County including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Gilroy and Campbell.

Residential, Investment and Probate
Property Sales
Bank Owned & Foreclosure Properties

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I select the right real estate agent?
A: "Start by asking family and friends if they can recommend an agent. Compile a list of several agents and talk to each before choosing one. Look for an agent who listens well and understands your needs, and whose judgment you trust. The ideal...
Q: How do I know if I’m ready to buy a home?
A: "You can start by asking yourself some basic questions. If your answer is yes, you’re probably ready: • Do I have a steady source of income? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3years? Is my current income relia...
Q: Once I decide to buy a home, how do I begin the process?
A: "Start by thinking about your situation. Why do you want to own a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? After you answer these questions, make a “To Do” list and start doing casua...

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Fully preparing your home for sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it.
You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, says Howard Bloom of Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services. Mr. Bloom suggests making a checklist to make sure the general...
Findings based on statistically reliable research from 65 surveys

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Diamond Certified Qualification

Based on 65 customer surveys, we declare
Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services
has passed all rating steps and has earned
The Diamond Certified Award
No. 692
Continuously qualified since May 2005.
David Pak
Director of Ratings Research
American Ratings Corporation

Verbatim Survey Responses From Only Verified Customers

Chris T. Verified Customer Name
"He had at his back all of the people we needed to get the house fixed up for the sale. For instance, if we needed carpeting, he had a carpet guy there right away. He kept his head and stayed focused throughout the entire process. He was also a great negotiator."
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Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services
496 First Street, Suite 200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 605-3928
(650) 947-4782 fax
DCID6509474780

Mon - Sun: 7am-10pm

Serving all of Santa Clara County including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Gilroy and Campbell.

Howard Bloom
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Certified Residential Specialist, REO Income specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
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Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation
California Association of Realtors, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Realtors, Santa Fe Real Estate Investors Association
2003
Residential, Investment and Probate, Property Sales, Bank-Owned and Forclosure Properties
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Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services

Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services: Average 9.3 out of 10 based on 65 unique customer surveys of these open ended questions.
Chris T. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He had at his back all of the people we needed to get the house fixed up for the sale. For instance, if we needed carpeting, he had a carpet guy there right away. He kept his head and stayed focused throughout the entire process. He was also a great negotiator."

Jay G. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very personable and easy to talk to. He returns phone calls. He understands how stressful the buying and selling experience can be. I had an instant feeling of trust with him. He has good relationships with his customers."

Rosalie L. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He worked very hard for us in a rather bad market. We were able to sell our house in a relatively short period of time. He gave us good advice and it worked. He did an excellent job. He is very knowledgeable."

Marianne C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very efficient and got my place ready for sale. I hardly had to do anything. Overall, I was really quite satisfied."

Linda S. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very knowledgeable, professional, and analytical. He was very good in terms of resources and the final sale negotiations."

Diane B. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They had very good communication with the customer."

Craig C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Excellent follow-up, and his knowledge and experience with the bay area real estate market."

Craig C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He listened and was able to manage a complex problem effectively. I also thought he was honest and handled things well."

Kirsten K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He always gave us the straight story. Everything he did was in our best interest. He made us feel like we were his only clients."

Carol T. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He knew his market."

Cheryl H. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He knows what he's doing."

Sara D. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His networking abilities."

Scott R. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's personable, friendly and he knows what he is doing."

Molly H. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. His personality is great. My family owns a lot of property, and he's always been our realtor."

Cheryl B. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His attitude."

Kristina H. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Howard is great. I have used his services a couple of times, and each time he's been understanding, patient, and very caring."

Patrick N. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very responsive, and he answered all my questions. He is very knowledgeable about real estate matters."

Beth W. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like the relationship I developed with Howard. He is really great."

Tamara K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is our realtor for life. We also like his lifetime commitment to us."

Otto P. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His pleasant and professional manner."

Richard T. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I thought he was straightforward about everything, and he did what he said he was going to do."

Erin L. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked his availability and attention to every single detail. He also answers all our questions."

Elizabeth C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Howard handled everything for us in selling the house after we moved out of the area. He kept us updated on every step until it was sold."

Greg M. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The full service."

Karen E. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is an upfront, honest, and forthright person."

Nancy M. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very knowledgeable, attentive, and he always has the answers. He is also professional, thorough, and creative."

Steve L. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The fact that he made the experience pain free for me."

Michael W. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His level of service and his professionalism."

Margaret F. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's great. He's honest, enthusiastic, and he has a lot of good ideas."

Don K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Howard made our sale go very smoothly. We loved Howard."

Penny M. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His exceptional professionalism."

Sandy W. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He knew exactly what to do for the market. He also knew how to deal with people and how to get the best price for our home."

Eugene G. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and very professional."

Nena G. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He handled everything for us, and we didn't have to do anything."

Harold W. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I was amazed with his ability to get the deal done."

Liyang Z. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His is very straightforward and fair. I'm a land developer who deals with a lot of realtors, and he is one of the best."

Kurt P. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He went several steps further than was required. He was very proactive, aggressive, and he anticipated our needs. Our situation was unique and he made us feel very comfortable. When he said he would do something, he did it immediately. He is a great guy, full of professionalism and determination."

Joseph C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I don't know."

Nancy D. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very interested in our business and very professional at his job."

Claire C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like his responsiveness."

Zed R. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked his and his assistant's professionalism. They were also timely in answering questions, and they understood the market well. I felt like everything was done expertly."

Alexei K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was responsive and knowledgeable. He was very aware of the real estate market that we were interested in. His knowledge of contracts and paperwork was very helpful to us."

Paul H. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They handled everything the way it was supposed to be handled."

William F. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His marketing skills."

Harvey B. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He seemed to be on top of everything all the time."

Jack A. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is flexible and professional."

Sath N. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is professional, and he has good ideas."

Lois J. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked that he was more concerned in finding me a house rather than just closing a sale."

Dipika L. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very organized."

Helen. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He took the time to talk with us, and made us feel important. He was responsive."

Kim C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very personable, reliable, and he answered all my questions."

Shelly C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"This is our second time with him. The first experience was excellent. I like his experience and his networking."

Frank M. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very helpful and knew what was needed."

John B. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The procedure moved quickly and painlessly."

Violet L. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:5 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is good at selling and personable. He knows his business."

Ted K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked the fact that he handled a lot of the details, and he kept on top of all the details which reduced my stress level significantly."

Tokimi S. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very professional, quick, and able to schedule appointments that were convenient."

Wendy C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He really tried to make me feel happy, but I really wanted to be dealing with Pam Blackman."

Margaret R. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Friendly and helpful."

Albert W. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very efficient."

Jill M. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He got things done quickly, and the way I wanted them to be done. He was very personable, and every one in his office was very helpful."

Ingeborg C. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very active, and he participated in the sale. I thought he did the best he could to sell the property."

Todd J. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His knowledge of the industry."

Ilona K. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is knowledgeable."

Elizabeth H. Verified Howard Bloom Realtor - Intero Real Estate Services Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He knew what he was doing."