Buying in the North Bay
Buying in Napa? Get someone in your corner who can read a house, not just a listing.
Dean and his business partner Ted Stumpf know the neighborhoods, the homes and the people who make a purchase go smoothly. They'll help you find the right place and get it at the right terms.
Search North Bay homes
Find your next home, then let's go see it.
How we help you buy
Five steps from first call to keys in hand.
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A conversation about what matters
We start with what you need, what you want and what you're willing to trade. Then we connect you with trusted local lenders so you shop with a clear budget.
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A focused search
We watch for homes that fit, including ones coming to market through our agent network, and help you narrow the list before you spend weekends touring.
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Honest walk-throughs
Years of reimagining homes means we point out condition, layout and likely repair costs as we tour, so you see the house behind the photos.
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An offer that's firm but fair
We price your offer from recent comparable sales and structure terms that sellers take seriously, so deals come together and close.
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Inspections through closing
We bring in trusted inspectors, help you weigh what they find, and manage deadlines, appraisal and paperwork until you have the keys.
Why work with us
Local knowledge you can't get from a listing site.
Dean has worked in Napa Valley since 1995, first in hospitality and now in real estate. He and Ted know how neighborhoods differ, what homes in each tend to need, and which details are worth paying for.
As buyer's agents, they're on your side of the table, start to finish.
- Neighborhood knowledge from decades in the valley
- Trusted local inspectors, lenders and trades
- Two experienced agents watching every detail
What buyers say
Patient, honest and in your corner.
“He stuck by us for 18 long months as our combination of high standards and low budget made finding the perfect house challenging … particularly by being very available by text/phone for all questions as well as detailing problem areas when we looked at properties. He really helped us avoid potential money pits. (He also makes a mean white chocolate macadamia nut cookie.)”
“As first time homeowners, we were nervous and uninformed about the process and Dean eased our fears and supported us from start to finish. He and his team are top notch professionals!”
“He was always willing to slow down and coach us through what to look for while viewing a home, what to focus on in reports, what was a big deal or wasn’t a big deal.”
“His knowledge of the Napa area and neighborhoods was tremendously helpful. We enjoyed working with Dean and couldn’t have found our forever home without him!”
“He was the first of many Realtors to actually send me listings and responded almost immediately every time I called or texted him.”
Let's talk
Ready to start looking? Let's talk.
Tell us what you're looking for, where and when. We'll follow up within one business day.