Peninsula Real Estate

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"Home" is not a word we take lightly.

It’s where we find our sense of belonging, where generations gather, where memories are created, and legacies are cultivated. Home is more than a place, yes, but place also matters.
That is part of what makes buying and selling real estate so meaningful, and why having a trusted advisor at your side makes all the difference.

Featured Listings

We feel very fortunate to be able to represent some of the best homes on the Peninsula. We invite you to explore, experience and even share these latest properties with your friends and associates.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

A conversation worth having. 
We begin with your goals and an honest, clear read on the market, so every decision that follows rests on a solid foundation.

A thoughtful strategy.
You receive a clear plan and a price grounded in decades of Peninsula experience, adapted to what matters most to you.

Guidance every step of the way. 
Brian is at your side from the first conversation through closing, and remains your trusted advisor and resource for years to come.

A cURATED EXPERIENCE

Working with Brian is a personal, thoughtful experience from beginning to end. Showings are private and by appointment. 

Every home is prepared with care, and every detail is handled with a white-glove touch. 

He draws on a trusted network of designers, stagers, and craftspeople to present each home at its finest, and on modern, sustainable, technology-forward marketing that reaches today’s buyers wherever they are. It is a deliberately selective practice, built on genuine relationships and mutual respect.

Selling your home

Present your home beautifully and position it with strategy, guided by an advisor who understands what discerning Peninsula buyers are looking for.

Buying your home

Gain access to exceptional on and off-market homes, insight into their true value, and the negotiating advantage to secure the right property on the right terms.

DEEP ROOTS ON THE PENINSULA

Raised in Palo Alto, where he still lives today, Brian brings a lifetime of local knowledge and relationships to Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Woodside, and beyond.

A trusted advisor by your side

Clients place their trust in Brian Chancellor to navigate the hyper-competitive Peninsula real estate market with clarity, thoughtful strategy, and uncompromising integrity.

With over three decades of experience, a relationship-first approach, and deep roots in the community, Brian has earned a reputation built on the consistent results that discerning clients have come to expect.

A reputation clients trust

Brian’s expertise runs deep: an intimate command of the Peninsula’s micro-markets, a vast network cultivated over three decades, and a gift for preparation, positioning, and negotiation.
The Wall Street Journal has ranked him among the nation’s leading agents, including a place in the top 125 in 2022, and San Francisco Magazine has named him in its Leading 100. The truest measure, though, is the clients who return, and who introduce the people they care about most.

Reed Maltzman

"Brian is incredibly thorough, a great voice of reason, a sharp negotiator, and someone you can trust completely."

Reed M. - Home Buyer & Seller

Doug Dooley​

"Brian is a veteran real estate expert whose trusted advice has played a huge role in our real estate successes. And he is a super nice guy!"

Doug D.- Home Buyer & Seller

Celine Bernard

"I’ve now had 5 real estate transactions with Brian. He is a brilliant Realtor ... adored by his clients and trusted by his peers in the industry."

Celine B - Home Buyer & Seller

Anita Kong

"Brian truly cares about the people that he represents. He puts you at ease and you never doubt that he is working in your best interest."

Anita K. - Home Buyer & Seller

Sara Woodham-Johnsson

"We got our first home in a perfect neighborhood, across from a park … he gives you peace of mind you won’t get anywhere else."

Sara W - Home Buyer & Seller

Rob Hendersen​

"Whether you’re selling a home, buying a home or renting a home, I highly recommend Brian, He is the man."

Rob H - Home Seller

Dave & Lynn Mitchell

"We chose Brian to sell our home of almost 35 years – we are so glad we did. He was skilled at talking to the entire family about letting go in a way that helped everyone feel good about it."

Dave & Lynn M. - Home Sellers

Reena W.

"We always felt like Brian was always putting us first ... he put us at ease right away."

Reena W.- Home Buyer & Seller

Who Brian works with

In Good Company

Brian practices with Sereno, the Bay Area affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.

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The next chapter in your homebuying and selling story beings with trusted guidance and a conversation worth having.

It would be an honor to help you find your way home.

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