About Us

Boyenga Team + Compass

San Mateo Eichler & Mid-Century Modern Home Experts

Advancing Architectural Real Estate on the Peninsula

Since 1998, Eric and Janelle Boyenga have been redefining how architecturally significant homes are represented across the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley. As founding partners at Compass Real Estate, the Boyenga Team has built one of the Bay Area’s most design-centric real estate brands — widely respected for its mastery of Eichler homes, refined architectural marketing, and elevated representation of San Mateo’s mid-century modern properties.

Their work blends decades of experience with a genuine passion for California Modernism, positioning the Boyenga Team as a trusted authority for buyers and sellers navigating San Mateo’s diverse and design-rich housing market.

San Mateo Eichler & Architectural Specialists with a Proven Track Record

As recognized San Mateo Eichler and mid-century modern specialists, the Boyenga Team serves homeowners and buyers who value thoughtful design, architectural authenticity, and neighborhood expertise. San Mateo holds a distinctive place in Peninsula modernism, featuring a range of postwar Eichler tracts, Eichler-influenced communities, and custom modern residences developed during the height of California’s mid-century movement.

From the classic Eichler neighborhoods of Baywood Knolls and Highlands to Eichler-adjacent and mid-century ranch homes throughout San Mateo Village, Shoreview, and Beresford Park, Eric and Janelle bring a deep understanding of architectural lineage, construction systems, and local market dynamics. Their insight enables clients to make informed decisions in a competitive environment where design-driven homes command premium interest.

The Boyenga Team’s approach integrates architectural storytelling with data-backed pricing strategy and Compass’s industry-leading technology platform. Programs such as Compass Concierge, Private Exclusives, and HomeLight Buy Before You Sell allow San Mateo sellers to enhance presentation, strategically prepare their homes, and connect with qualified, design-focused buyers across the Peninsula and beyond.

San Mateo’s Mid-Century Modern & Eichler Legacy

San Mateo is often celebrated for its central Peninsula location and strong sense of community, yet it also preserves a remarkable concentration of California Modern architecture — homes defined by light, openness, and an effortless connection to the outdoors.

Baywood Knolls & Highlands
Developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s, these neighborhoods include authentic Eichler homes and Eichler-inspired designs featuring post-and-beam construction, radiant-heated slabs, clerestory windows, and glass-forward living spaces integrated into landscaped settings.

San Mateo Village & Shoreview
Postwar Eichler-era and ranch-modern homes that reflect the optimism of mid-century suburban planning, many of which have been thoughtfully restored or reimagined to honor original modernist intent.

Hillsdale, Beresford Park & Custom Modern Pockets
Scattered architect-designed residences where mid-century principles are blended with contemporary updates, offering timeless design within walkable, established neighborhoods.

Whether representing a preserved Eichler original, a sensitively updated atrium model, or a modern reinterpretation inspired by mid-century lines, the Boyenga Team brings historical context, design fluency, and strategic clarity to every San Mateo transaction.

The Peninsula’s Property Nerds & Modern Marketing Strategists

Often referred to as Silicon Valley’s Property Nerds and Next-Gen Agents, Eric and Janelle Boyenga combine creativity, technology, and architectural intelligence to elevate the real estate experience. Each San Mateo property is approached as a design narrative — not simply a listing, but a story of form, function, and lifestyle.

Their marketing ecosystem includes cinematic video tours, twilight photography that accentuates post-and-beam silhouettes, and AI-powered analytics that identify and engage the most relevant buyers. Hyper-local SEO, targeted digital campaigns, and refined buyer profiling ensure that every Eichler or mid-century modern home stands out in San Mateo’s competitive marketplace.

Nationally Recognized Eichler & Mid-Century Modern Authorities

The Boyenga Team’s leadership in Eichler and architectural real estate has earned national recognition. Their record-setting sales and innovative marketing strategies have been featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NBC News, SFGate, Robb Report, and Business Insider.

They are regularly cited by Inman, the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and The Eichler Network for their expertise in mid-century preservation, design-led marketing, and the evolving role of architecture in modern real estate. Their success reflects a long-standing commitment to honoring California’s modern heritage while helping clients build long-term value through design.

The Compass Advantage in San Mateo Real Estate

Through their partnership with Compass, the nation’s most technologically advanced brokerage, the Boyenga Team delivers broad exposure paired with neighborhood-level precision. From tech professionals relocating from Apple, Google, Meta, and Stanford-affiliated institutions to local families upgrading within San Mateo, their reach connects architectural homes with the right audience.

Sellers benefit from Compass Concierge, which provides upfront funding for pre-sale enhancements that increase market appeal, and from Compass Collections, offering personalized digital experiences for buyers actively seeking Eichler and mid-century homes across the Peninsula.

A Philosophy Grounded in Design, Innovation & Trust

For Eric and Janelle Boyenga, real estate is not transactional — it is about stewardship, lifestyle curation, and guiding clients through complex decisions with integrity and expertise. Their philosophy merges architecture with analytics, creativity with strategy, and modernism with meaning.

Backed by more than two decades of results, the Boyenga Team has built a brand defined by trust, architectural respect, and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence — attracting San Mateo homeowners, Peninsula professionals, and modern design enthusiasts who value a thoughtful, intelligent, and elevated real estate experience.

Eric & Janelle Boyenga
Founding Partners | The Boyenga Team at Compass
📞 Call / Text: 408-373-1660
📧 Email: eichlers@boyenga.com
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