Zuhra ArakeriCOMPASSREALTOR® · CA DRE# 02097171 (408) 644-4981
Zuhra Arakeri, San Jose REALTOR®, standing in a modern kitchen

REALTOR® · Compass · San Jose and the South Bay area

Zuhra Arakeri

Your next move, made clear.

The house got too big. The decision didn't get easier. I show you your real options and your real numbers before anyone says "list it."

(408) 644-4981 · zuhrahomes@gmail.com

Free. No pressure. I reply within one business day.

Credentials

  • REALTOR® with Compass
  • Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)
  • SFR® certified (NAR)
  • Certified Real Estate Probate Specialist
  • Author of 8 books
  • English · Русский · Татарча · Türkçe

The Clear Next Move Method

Most agents start with "let's list it." I start with your options.

  1. 01

    Understand your options

    Sell, stay, rent it out, or wait. What each one really means for you, in plain words.

  2. 02

    See your real numbers

    What the house is worth today, what selling costs, and what you actually walk away with.

  3. 03

    Move with a plan

    Every date, every step, who does what. You always know what happens next.

Who is Zuhra?

The work, the record, and the person behind it

Work and experience

  • Licensed California REALTOR® with Compass
  • Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®)
  • Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certified by the National Association of REALTORS®
  • Certified Real Estate Probate Specialist
  • Seven years of real estate marketing coaching, and still going
  • Corporate attorney in Russia before moving to the U.S.
  • Five years as a QA engineer at Apple
  • Two degrees: International Relations and Law
  • Author of eight books: five for children, three on real estate
  • I work with clients in English, Russian, Tatar and Turkish

Outside the office

  • From Kazan, Russia, and proud of my Tatar heritage
  • Mom of two. My kids are my greatest adventure.
  • Always learning: dance, swimming, anything new
  • Finished a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat
  • Travel and nature, usually with my kids
  • Love languages, traditions and bringing people together

I'm your real estate agent, not your attorney. For legal or tax advice, I'll point you to the right professional.

More about Zuhra

What clients say

“Zuhra is knowledgeable, patient, and will walk you through the process step by step. You would sleep better at night having her for a realtor.”
Irina I.Client
“When we were getting down due to the bad market, she remained upbeat and positive and told us you have a good house and it will find its buyer. And she was right!”
Afshin R.Sold in Almaden Valley, San Jose
“Zuhra successfully sold our property for our asking price in a challenging market. She broke everything down into manageable tasks, kept us updated, and ensured all deadlines were met with precision.”
Alfred S.Sold a home

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Free guides

Start with what most people learn too late

Cover of The Intelligent Seller by Zuhra Arakeri, co-authored by Krista Mashore

Seller guide · Free book

The Intelligent Seller

What to expect when selling your South Bay home.

  • What your home is really worth, and how pricing works
  • Which prep is worth paying for before you list
  • How to tell if an agent can really market your home today

Send me the book

Cover of the Buyer's Handbook by Zuhra Arakeri

Buyer guide · Free

Buyer's Handbook

Your guide to buying your first or next home.

  • The whole process, from first tour to keys
  • What to do before you write an offer

Get the handbook

I'll email it to you within one business day.

See all 6 books and guides

Not sure you're ready? That's the right time to talk.

Call or text me. You'll get straight answers, and nobody will push you to list.