Bob & Cynthia Majors
""Stan: What we liked best about working with you was your knowledge of the area. What we liked best about working with your team and affiliates was their knowledge and enthusiasm, and the staging of our home was beautiful.

We would definitely refer our friends and family to you! We responded to your survey and gave you high marks for knowledge, enthusiasm, general conduct, efficiency; 10; listening skills, problem solving, source of information; 9
availability, communication, 8.

Thanks Again, Bob & Cynthia"
Sold; 3479 Skyline Drive, Hayward Hills"

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Russell & Janette Simmons
""Hi Stan; Just wanted to thank you for the gift certificate, we can't wait to use it! Thanks for everything and all your help.

We completed your survey; (On a scale of 1-10, 1 being poor and 10 being excellent, how would you rate your experience of service in these areas with JBS Real Estate;

Knowledge; 9; Listening Skills; 10; Problem Solving; 10; Availability; 9; Enthusiasm; 10; Communication; 9; General Conduct; 10; Efficiency; 10; Source of Information; 10:

Russ"


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Matt & Tiffany O'Connor
""Stan: What we liked best about working with you was the transparency you created in the transaction process. We rarely needed to ask you to do something or take our own initiative to make something happened; you made it happen for us. We also liked your style and temperament during the entire process. As you already know, transactions like ours can get very emotional,(selling one property and buying another), yet no matter what the stakes or the level of stress, you made it enjoyable to talk about anything, anytime, and you figured out a good solution (especially when working with the other agent!).

What we liked best about working with the JBS team was the responsiveness and candor received when asking questions or when requesting advice. In addition, the patience we received with our questions amd concerns made this new process to us very enjoyable to go through.

In closing we want you to know that we would definitely refer you to friends and family.

Thanks again Stan!

Matt & Tiffany O'Connor"
Sold: 19100 Crest Ave. Castro Valley
Purchased: 83 Dos Rios, San Ramon"

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Bud & Yvonne Critzer
""Dear Stan: In celebration of the sale of our home on Halifax Place in the Hayward Hills, we drank a toast to you & Candyse at 8 PM on Nov.4th,2008, approximately 250 miles off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands as we began our voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean.

Throughout our respective careers & personal life, we have been involved in numerous real estate transactions both as buyers & sellers. We cannot begin to tell you how impressed we were dealing directly with you, as principal of JBS Real Estate, & Candyse, owner of DeShielle Designs.

Your individual & collective experience & knowledge were greatly tested beyond normal expectations given the extremely difficult task in attempting to broker a residential property during this very tumultuous economic period not only in our area but the entire country.

Not once did you attempt to persuade us to market our home at a severe discount given the difficulty of the real estate market place, but rather, at all times you were extremely positive that it would definitely sell at a price that would reflect the true value of the property in the present market. Equal credit must go to Candyse for the wonderful way in which she staged the home, not only with our furniture, but the creative use of her company's furniture, art work and we suspect some of her personal effects.

Stan, we will be contacting you again soon when we decide to sell some of our other properties. We commend you and Candyse once again for your outstanding professional services on our behalf.

Best Regards,

Bud & Yvonne"
Sold; 26937 Halifax Place, Hayward Hills "

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Ruben & Sonia Cortez
"We always knew you had class, but this past weekend confirms it. Sonia and I had a wonderful weekend at the Pine Beach House in Mendocino. Thank you for the great weekend gift. We loved the beach house so much we didn't want to leave it!
Thanks again for the generous gift and your expert advice in helping us sell our home."

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SF Examiner
"If you had two identical properties, one that was staged and one that wasn't, the one that was staged would sell quicker and for more money."

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Ernie & Rita Giesker
"Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Well, that's exactly how prospective buyers view your home. After some thought and research, we hired JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs (Candyse Jensen) to sell our home. We met with Stan Jensen of JBS Real Estate and discussed our expectations. He thoroughly explained the process with which he would market our home. Candyse of DeShielle Designs evaluated the home's appearance inside and out and made suggestions on improving its appearance. If any work was needed on the home, she contacted the vendors and made appointments to have the job completed. Candyse worked a miracle with her magic wand and transformed our home into a stunning showplace. She is truly a miracle worker. It is amazing what she can do with some paint, props, and furniture!
Stan Jensen and his staff are pros. From the beginning of the process to the closing, they assisted us without hesitation. Whatever we needed, they handled it. They know how stressful selling a home and moving can be and made every attempt to make it as easy as possible. I have never worked with a more professional team of people. JBS Real Estate is a leader in its field; we have worked with all the big companies in the past, but were very disappointed in their service!
JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs did such a great job with our home, it was only on the market one week and sold for $22,000 above asking price. Needless to say, we were extremely happy. We are so glad we chose JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs to sell our home. We could not have worked with a better team of professionals. I urge anyone who is thinking of selling their home to contact them. It is an experience you will never forget."

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Thomas & Angela Dorsey
"Thanks for your recommended upgrades on our home, i.e., carpet selection, yard work, interior & exterior painting, including the banister and the fireplace which we hesitated on. My first impression when I flew back to the SF Bay Area to see our home was that it belonged to someone else! I say that in the best sense because the staging was gorgeous! Shortly after our home entered the market, we received three offers in one day. On the day we chose an offer we liked, two more solid offers arrived. All offers exceeded our expectations before we selected Stan Jensen of JBS Real Estate & Candyse Jensen of DeShielle Designs to represent us in the sale of our home. So, we gladly attribute the number of offers, the fast sale, and the $35,000 higher net sales price to your professional guidance."

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Mike & Sue Lyon
"We just sold family property in the Hayward Hills with the expert help of Stan, Jaime, and Joel Jensen from JBS Real Estate, and Candyse Jensen from DeShielle Designs. I am an Interior Designer by trade and felt the property was beautifully staged by Candyse and generated many positive comments from potential buyers. Jaime and Joel hosted several open houses and were very professional in showing the property to prospective buyers. There were a few unexpected delays from the buyer's lender, and Stan was on top of the situation and kept us appraised of progress. Kim, Stan's assistant and office manager, was extremely helpful and conscientious in keeping us informed of every detail of the process as well. The Jensens are experts in all aspects of real estate and are true professionals. We knew we were in the best of care with them handling the sale of our family home, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell residential or commercial property."

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John & Peggy Davis
"Not only did we get seven offers which exceeded our price expectations but, as you probably now know, have accepted one. All this in less than two weeks! You were right, the staging was a wonderful decision and I thank you for convincing me. I was reluctant at first, but it opened up the living space making it even more spacious. My dated look was replaced by a model home appearance. Although I was not present at the open house, we had numerous Realtors and clients looking in the following week, and they all commented upon entering, "Wow, this is really a lovely home," or words to that effect. Would I recommend staging? Certainly! Thanks for all your expertise and hard work!"

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Clay & Patty Sebourn
"Thank you very much, Stan, for making the sale of our home go so smoothly. It was a pleasure having you as our Realtor. You stand far above the other Realtor's we have had along the way in professionalism and integrity. We are glad to have worked with you and to know you better. You are always welcome in our home, and we look forward to a long-lasting relationship."

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Clay & Patty Sebourn
"Thank you so much, Jaime, for your great efforts in helping us buy our home. As I stated to your father, you stand out amongst others in your field in professionalism and integrity. We really enjoyed working with the entire JBS staff and family. Kim, Charmaine, and Joel were helpful, pleasant, and professional. You helped us find the right home for our family, it was a joy to get to know you better, and I appreciated all your help through the ups and downs. God blessed us when the time and house were right!"

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Gary Beasley
"A short note of thanks for your amazing work as design stager for my home that recently SOLD! I thought I was familiar with the concept of staging until I experienced your work! I still recall the day I came home from work and discovered an environment that felt elegant yet reflected my style of living. My first thought was Candyse is extremely talented and must be gifted at what she does; she truly is a stager! You transformed my home from average to a place of comfort, beauty, and culture. I am clear I would not have received over my asking price had it not been for your creative touch. I salute you! My family, neighbors, and friends continue to compliment your work every time they visit my home. I plan to obtain your professional services with the purchase of my new home! Once again my gratitude for your creative work and pleasant personality. You are clearly in the right profession!"

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Amy & Bob Sahai
"It was like magic how Candyse from DeShielle Designs came in and transformed my home. I didn't have to do anything. She worked with all the vendors, i.e., termite, painting, carpet, appliance, and housecleaning companies. JBS Real Estate sold my home in two days for $649,500., when other homes similar to mine sat on the market for months and only sold for $575,000. My $20,000 investment in the property, which I paid in escrow, ended up making me an additional $54,000!"

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Ali & Roberta Zanganeh
"We felt very comfortable giving JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs carte blanche in preparing our home for sale. Other similar homes listed by other Realtors sold for approximately $70,000 less! Our home sold faster than our competition, even at the higher price. Our $13,000 investment in the property, which we paid in escrow, ended up making us more money! JBS and DeShielle Designs truly do care about getting their clients top dollar for their homes."

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Alida Rochon & Al Ramirez
"Thank you, Stan & Candyse, for everything. Our house sold fast and we got more than we expected in the slowing Bay Area housing market! I am convinced that it was your efforts and advice that made everything come together. Here is what I would tell people;

If ever you are in the market to sell your home, the team of JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs are the ones to hire! Your home may be your castle, but the world must see it in a different light. Candyse from DeShielle Designs has the perfect eye for transforming your home into the show place that only you have dreamed of.

My home on Pappas place was a wonderful home to have friends and family gatherings, but it looked like any other home, except for the spectacular views.

Stan & Candyse Jensen, with the help of Jaime & Joel Jensen, took an ordinary looking family home and made it look like a place from Home Interiors or Architectural Digest Magazine. I could not believe it was the same place. It is amazing what one can do with a little paint, less clutter, and simple but well-placed furniture & accessories. I was ready to take my home off the market just to stay and live in it. It felt like an upscale vacation home!

I highly recommend the team of JBS Real Estate and DeShielle Designs. Kim, their office assistant, is also to be thanked for her prompt & courteous help."

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