Mike Spanier, a top Saratoga Realtor, has joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Silicon Valley. He will be based in Coldwell Banker's Saratoga office at 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road.

"It is with tremendous pride and excitement that I welcome Mike to our team," said Chris Trapani, Coldwell Banker executive vice president. "He is clearly among the most talented, professional and successful agents in the business."

Spanier has served Santa Clara County home buyers and sellers since 1968. He earned awards for top achievement from 1988 to 2002.

Erdal helps seniors

A.C. Erdal has been named a seniors real estate specialist by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Saratoga. Erdal will specialize in real estate services for older home buyers and sellers, according to Coldwell Banker Saratoga manager Mike James.