Local Expertise for High-Value Real Estate Decisions
With 40+ years of Pleasanton roots, Venema Homes has helped Pleasanton and Tri-Valley homeowners navigate important real estate decisions—from selling luxury properties and longtime family homes to downsizing, relocating, and finding the right next home. With $1B+ in career sales, 1,200+ households served, and 100+ five-star reviews, our team combines deep local knowledge with proven experience.
Over 1 Billion
Total Sales Volume
1200+
Households Served
100+
Five Star Reviews
1.97 Million
Average Listing Price
Why Venema Homes?
Local Knowledge You Can't Google
In luxury real estate, the difference between a good decision and an expensive mistake often comes down to what you know about the market before you make your move.
Venema Homes brings more than 40 years of Pleasanton roots and $1B+ in career sales to every transaction. We understand the neighborhoods, properties, buyer expectations, and market dynamics that make Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley different.
Whether you're selling a luxury home, downsizing after decades in the same property, relocating to the Tri-Valley, or searching for a hard-to-find home, we help you make the next move with confidence.
40+ Years in Pleasanton • $1B+ Career Sales • 1,200+ Households Served • 100+ Five-Star Reviews
How Can We Help With Your Next Move?
Every real estate decision is different. Start with the situation that best describes yours.
Selling a Luxury Home
Your home deserves more than a listing. Get a pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation strategy designed around your property and the current Pleasanton and Tri-Valley luxury market.
When Should I Sell My Pleasanton Luxury Home? →Downsizing or Right-Sizing
Thinking about leaving a longtime home? Understand your options, timing, equity, Prop 19 considerations, and what your next move could look like before making a decision.
Explore Downsizing in Pleasanton →Moving to Pleasanton
Compare neighborhoods, communities, home styles, commute considerations, and the true cost of ownership with guidance from a team rooted in Pleasanton for more than 40 years.
Read the Moving to Pleasanton Guide →Buying a Luxury Home
Looking for the right property—not simply what's showing up online? Get local insight into neighborhoods, values, opportunities, and hard-to-find homes across Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley.
Understand Luxury Homeownership in Pleasanton →
Buyer Services
Looking for luxury homes for sale in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, or across the Tri-Valley? Our experienced buyer's agents know every neighborhood, market trend, and off-market opportunity in the East Bay. From your first search to closing day, we guide you every step of the way to secure the home you've been dreaming of.
Seller Services
Thinking of selling your Pleasanton or Tri-Valley home? Venema Homes consistently sells for above asking price using targeted marketing, professional staging guidance, and expert negotiation. With $1B+ in total sales volume and deep roots across the East Bay, we know exactly how to position your home to attract serious buyers and close at the highest possible price.
The Tri-Valley Insider
Operations Coordinator, REALTOR®Jacob Ackman has lived in Pleasanton his entire life, growing up in the Ruby Hill community. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, he launched his career as an Account Executive at a San Francisco-based software company, where he spent three years sharpening his sales and client service skills.
Driven by a desire to make a greater impact closer to home, Jacob transitioned into commercial real estate with The Econic Company. There, he represented both landlords and tenants in leasing and purchasing transactions, gaining valuable experience in the East Bay market.
Now, Jacob brings that expertise to the Venema Homes Team—pairing a lifetime of local insight with over a decade of sales experience to help clients navigate the home buying and selling process with confidence.
When he's not helping clients find their perfect home, you’ll likely find Jacob on the golf course, spending time with family and friends, or cheering on the Warriors as they dominate the court.