CENTURY 21 Anew Realty adds Jagmeet S. Raju to Silicon Valley team

CENTURY 21 Anew Realty has added Jagmeet S. Raju to its Silicon Valley brokerage, bringing more than 15 years of property management, portfolio operations and technology experience to residential sales. The hire expands the firm's reach across key South Bay neighborhoods as the brokerage leans on his owner-focused perspective for buyers, sellers and investors.

Why it matters: - Jagmeet S. Raju brings an owner’s perspective to residential real estate, shaped by years of managing properties and working through the practical costs and responsibilities of ownership. - CENTURY 21 Anew Realty is adding a salesperson with experience across property management and technology, two backgrounds that can help clients evaluate homes as assets, not just listings. - Raju will serve buyers, sellers and property investors across Saratoga, Los Gatos, Almaden Valley, Willow Glen, Cambrian and surrounding Bay Area communities.

What happened: - CENTURY 21 Anew Realty welcomed Jagmeet S. Raju to its Silicon Valley team. - Raju has more than 15 years of experience in property management, portfolio operations and technology. - His prior work included managing residential properties and handling tenant, vendor and maintenance responsibilities. - Raju will work in residential real estate with CENTURY 21 Anew Realty.

The details: - Raju’s property management background included overseeing maintenance, renovations and property improvements. - His experience also includes evaluating property conditions and managing operating expenses. - Before moving into real estate, Raju worked in technology at Infogain and Cisco. - Raju said he wants clients to understand the property they are buying or selling and feel comfortable with their decisions throughout the process. - Raju holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. - Raju holds a California real estate salesperson license, #02373312. - Raju speaks Punjabi and Hindi.

Between the lines: - The hire signals a brokerage preference for agents who can speak to both the financial and operational sides of ownership. - Karen Xu said Raju’s experience managing properties and working with owners, tenants and vendors gives him a practical understanding of real estate that will be valuable to clients. - Raju’s technology background suggests an emphasis on organization, systems and detail-oriented work.

What's next: - Raju will focus on residential sales in Silicon Valley and nearby Bay Area neighborhoods. - His role will likely center on helping clients weigh property condition, operating costs and improvement needs before they buy or sell. - CENTURY 21 Anew Realty continues positioning itself as a full-service brokerage with staging, remodeling and portfolio management support.

The bottom line: - CENTURY 21 Anew Realty is betting that a property-management and tech background will give Raju an edge in a competitive Silicon Valley market.