I’m Rafael Mendez, co-founder of Skylight Homes. Born in Mexico, my family moved to Contra Costa County when I was 5 years old, and eventually, Silicon Valley became my home. My intro to real estate wasn’t a fairy tale - in the first 10 months, I didn’t sell a thing. But I shifted my focus, started connecting with people’s stories, not just the properties, and things changed.
Skylight Homes was born from a mix of my experiences and the realization that in this industry, it's all about people. My dad inspired the name, and when I met Amin Rafsanjani, everything clicked - our goals, vision, and drive were in sync. Our core values are honesty, transparency, and real, genuine interactions.
I’m hands-on in every deal and prioritize meeting our clients in person. It’s not just about transactions but building relationships and making the process personal, straightforward, and transparent.