Meet Joe Your Trusted Real Estate Expert
With a career spanning nearly four decades, Joe has been a licensed Realtor holding a Broker's license in California since 1985. He will be celebrating his 40 years in the business on June 14, 2025! He has dedicated himself to full-time real estate sales since 1985. Over the years, he has successfully navigated a diverse range of transactions, from cozy bungalows and luxurious estates to duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, large apartment buildings, land, condominiums, townhomes, fixer-uppers and REO (“Real Estate Owned”/bank-owned) properties.
Prior to his career in real estate Joe worked for California Land Title Company where he learned all aspects of the industry which has given him a wealth of knowledge. Between 1997 and 2007, Joe also served as an Assistant/Sales Manager and Manager across multiple real estate companies, all while maintaining his passion for full-time sales. His extensive expertise and commitment to excellence have led to an impressive career milestone: Over $360 million in real estate sales, including more than $32 million in REO properties across Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Alameda counties since 2008.
Joe’s deep understanding of the market, skillful negotiation, and meticulous attention to contracts ensure smooth and timely closings. He thrives on the unique challenges of real estate and takes pride in delivering high-quality service through constant communication, cutting-edge technology, honesty, and hard work. Joe believes in showing his worth by action not just words.
Rooted in the Community
A San Jose native, Joe grew up in the Cambrian area of San Jose, attending Parker Elementary, Union Middle School and Leigh High School. He now resides in Willow Glen with his wife of 34 years, Kimi, and their beloved Sheepadoodle, Eddie. Joe has a passion for vintage cars. You will regularly see him driving around in either his 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix 421 or his 1960 Cadillac convertible. He loves to give his neighbors joy with his extensive decorations during Christmas and Halloween... and every other holiday. Family is at the heart of Joe’s life and business. His daughter Milan, who also lives in Willow Glen, works alongside him on his real estate team. His younger daughter, Micaela, works at Zillow and resides in Seattle.
Whether you're buying, selling or navigating the complexities of real estate, Joe’s extensive experience and unwavering dedication make him the trusted partner you need.
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Got any questions? Get in touchRani Palanisami
“Joe and Milan did an amazing job helping us with our home purchase. They understood exactly what we were looking for and patiently showed us properties over many months before we found the right one. They were very responsive over emails and text throughout the process. Joe even helped us find plumbers and other technicians to take care of immediate tasks at our new home. Thank you Joe and Milan! We couldn’t have bought this home without your help.”
Catherine Ly
“I would recommend Joe to all my friends and family if they are looking to buy a home. We were looking for our first home and didn't know much about the process or real estate. Whenever we had a question, Joe would be quick to respond and understand our needs/wants that we were looking for in a home. Joe was always quick to respond to our emails and texts. Whenever we wanted to view properties, he was always willing to show us and do the research on the property without question. Joe was patient and willing to show us as many homes as we wanted to see. We knew Joe had our best interest throughout the whole process because he was there every step of the way and would be honest with us if we weren't getting the best deal. Joe is also very knowledgeable and was super helpful throughout the entire process. We knew what we wanted in our first home and he made it happen. From the beginning, we knew Joe was the best agent to work with. His professionalism, patience and responsiveness throughout the process made everything smooth and easy. We could not be happier with Joe who was always on top of things and went above and beyond to help us find our first home. Joe was a pleasure to work with and again, we would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking to purchase a home or has any other real estate needs.”
the O’Neills
“Joe has been my parents realtor since 1999. When it came time for my husband and I to purchase our first home, Joe was our go-to. During the long, and stressful experience of the purchase , Joe was our "calm in the storm". He was very patient and responsive. I called over 100 times and EVERY time he was reassuring and understanding of my nerves. I might be what one would call "high maintenance " . Joe handled our needs like a champ. He exceeded our expectations and we are so happy we used him! ( everyone knows more then one realtor) He will ALWAYS be our guy! With out any question, Joe will take care of ALL your needs! - with love, the O'Neills”
Joe was a pleasure to work with and again
“I would recommend Joe to all my friends and family if they are looking to buy a home. We were looking for our first home and didn't know much about the process or real estate. Whenever we had a question, Joe would be quick to respond and understand our needs/wants that we were looking for in a home. Joe was always quick to respond to our emails and texts. Whenever we wanted to view properties, he was always willing to show us and do the research on the property without question. Joe was patient and willing to show us as many homes as we wanted to see. We knew Joe had our best interest throughout the whole process because he was there every step of the way and would be honest with us if we weren't getting the best deal. Joe is also very knowledgeable and was super helpful throughout the entire process. We knew what we wanted in our first home and he made it happen. From the beginning, we knew Joe was the best agent to work with. His professionalism, patience and responsiveness throughout the process made everything smooth and easy. We could not be happier with Joe who was always on top of things and went above and beyond to help us find our first home. Joe was a pleasure to work with and again, We would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking to purchase a home or has any other real estate needs. ”
Dave Merk
“We had an excellent experience using Joe as our selling agent. Joe is very easy to communicate with and is always available for questions and information. His advice for sale preparation and timing was spot on! His level of experience, confidence, and down to earth demeanor made the selling experience as relaxing as it could possibly be. Hey even followed up with an extra closing statement at the end of the year to help us out with tax preparation. We would highly recommend Joe as your buying or selling agent. *Update - 3-15-20* My Parents just sold their house and we were able to have Joe assist with this sale too! Plans were to sell a little later in the Spring, but I received a call from Joe with advice to sell now. This turned out to be yet another SPOT ON call! Joe was again, doing his homework and recognized a low inventory situation in our area. Following Joe's advice, we made improvements and staged the house. To our amazement, we sold for $104K over asking with multiple bidders. Again, I can't give Joe a higher recommendation! This guy has his hand on the pulse of the market! Thanks Joe!!”
Maryam Kln
“I recently purchased my first home and had the pleasure of having Joe as my agent. He was referred to me by a colleague who when giving me Joe's contact information said, "Joe's like family". The house hunting process took a few months during which I came to realize that my colleague is absolutely right about Joe. He treated me like family, was very patient with me and I never felt pressured from his end to make a purchase that I wasn't fully happy with. He taught me a lot about what to focus on as a buyer when buying a home. His knowledge of the local area is very impressive. I did not have to do any research. He quickly figured out the type of layout and design that I was looking for in a house and started picking out options he knew I'd be interested in. He was able to find my house before it even hit the market through connections which made it possible for me to purchase the house at a very reasonable price.”
Thomas Wilson
“Joe is a fantastic agent who understands todays market trends , maximizing his clients end results. Joe will go above and beyond to guarantee a smooth transaction. You will not be disappointed having Joe represent you.”
Jenn A.
“We are happy to say that Joe is wonderful! We had been searching for a home for a long time, but really started moving on it when we were working with one of Joe's colleagues about six months ago. Joe was brought in by our realtor to help support in making fair and competitive offers on homes in a very crazy market.
Joe was always willing to meet us at a home to go through it with us to help us visualize what it could be, and he was honest when he saw potential problems with properties. He wanted us to find a home that was good for us--not just make a sale.
We are thankful to have met Joe in our journey, now we are in a lovely home in Willow Glen in a terrific neighborhood. Without Joe and his colleague, we may still be looking...
Give Joe a call, you won't regret it!”
Maria Concetta Volz
“Joe Pollifrone and Milan Pollifrone are the reason we found our dream home and we couldn’t be any happier than we are with the entire process because of them. Selling an old home and buying a new home can be overwhelming, daunting, and scary, however, with Joe and Milan the entire process was exciting and smooth. We could relax throughout it all knowing we had the most caring, driven realtor team. They were there instantly for us with any questions we had. We simply would not have gotten our home without them. We are forever grateful for their support and hard work.”
Jake Volz
“My wife and I worked really hard on our fixer-upper, and when it came time to sell it during a changing market with high interest rates, we were nervous about the prospects. Joe and Milan put our concerns at ease and took care of everything. Working with this real estate team was a fantastic decision. We were so impressed when they relentlessly hosted open house weekends, despite a changing market with holidays approaching. They communicated with us frequently, explained all of the steps of the process, and helped us evaluate, negotiate, and understand everything so we could make informed decisions that we felt good about. We're very happy with the outcome and everything that went into it.”