We worked with Andreas both to purchase our new condo and to sell our previous home, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. He guided us through every step of both transactions with professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. For our purchase, he was willing to support our list of non-negotiables. We were able to buy a home in our price point with everything we wanted and more! Then, thanks to his market and strategic knowledge, (shared with us in a collaborative way), our former home sold quickly and for more than expected. Andreas is a true people person who excels at every aspect of real estate, and we are confident we chose the right agent. We highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home. read more

I can't recommend Andreas highly enough. From start to finish, he was punctual, patient, and incredibly thorough in explaining every step of the process. What really sets him apart, though, is his genuine personality, he has a way of instantly putting people at ease with his sincerity, respect, and that authentic smile that just builds trust. This particular commercial deal we just closed was not straightforward. It required a very specific strategy, persistence, and finesse to get across the finish line, and Andreas handled it flawlessly. He stayed proactive, solution-oriented, and fully committed the entire time, always doing whatever it took to keep the deal moving forward. If you're looking for someone who is not only effective and strategic but also transparent, honest, and truly cares about his clients, Andreas is your guy. A rare combination of professionalism and genuine human connection. Absolutely a 5-star experience. read more

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I can't recommend working with Andreas enough. As someone new moving into San Francisco and being a first time home buyer, he did an excellent job explaining the area and how every step of the process worked. He was very informative, patient, and always on top of things. Most important of all is that hes friendly and I never felt pressured by him to rush into any decision or overlook any of my own wants. I would highly recommend picking Andreas as your agent if you're interested in buying a property in the area. read more

Answers all the calls, does all the little things. A true partner in your quest to buy or sell a home.

Andreas is great! He helped us closer on our home in SF and was a pleasure to work with. We met Andreas at an open house where he was representing the seller, we connected after and he had a great process of understanding what we wanted and suggesting places that would fit. It was super easy to work with Andreas in terms to timing and scheduling since we were traveling from about an hour away whenever we wanted to tour a property. He also had great estimates on what the expected sale value would be, super helpful in a market like SF. read more

"Andreas is anything but your typical Realtor. He's meticulous, highly responsive, and most importantly, he truly listens to his clients' needs. His analytical and thoughtful approach sets him apart in a crowded field. This isn't a review based on a single transaction -- my testimonial comes from working with Andreas on multiple purchases and sales over several years, both personally and with my investor clients. Whether representing us on the buy or sell side, he has consistently delivered outstanding results. I couldn't be more satisfied with my experiences working with him, and I wholeheartedly recommend Andreas to anyone seeking a sharp, trustworthy, and client-focused real estate professional." read more

We met Andreas by chance at a neighbor's open house. We weren't seriously thinking about selling our investment property yet. We struck up a conversation about it and it became clear that the timing was perfect and he was the agent we wanted to represent us. Andreas guided us through the sale every step of the way. He was professional, extremely courteous and friendly throughout the entire process. We particularly appreciated how available and responsive he was when we had questions or issues. His knowledge of the San Francisco market made it easy to place our trust in him. He gave us great advice on getting the house ready for market, providing local resources for some of the work that needed to be done. In the end (which came quickly, after less than two weeks on the market) we sold for well over asking. The closing was seamless. Look no further, Andreas is amazing! read more

We had an excellent experience working with our realtor over the course of several years as we searched for the right home. He was consistently friendly, responsive, and thoughtful--and always lived up to his signature line of "make it a great day." He guided us through the complexities of a TIC versus a standard condo with clarity and confidence, and his deep knowledge made a complicated process feel manageable. Even after closing, he has continued to be a valuable partner, offering great recommendations for handymen and other post-purchase support. I would highly recommend him as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoyable partner for any real estate transaction. read more

We had a great experience working with Andreas as our real estate agent. Coming from Brooklyn, we were navigating a very different market here in the Bay Area, and Andreas was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the process. He was super communicative every step of the way--always responsive, clear, and proactive. He also connects with excellent people; the mortgage agent he recommended was fantastic and made the financing side feel smooth and stress-free. Andreas himself is friendly, easy to talk to, and always respectful and pleasant to be around. Very grateful to have worked with him. Highly recommended! read more

Andreas is a true professional! As a local lender, I notice and highly appreciate someone like Andreas who is a skilled negotiator, truly puts his clients best interests first, and works hard to make each transaction as seamless as possible. Anyone would be lucky to have Andreas on your side! Highly recommend! read more

Andreas was an incredible selling agent - he sold our home in the Mission where we received 9 offers and sold for $500,000 over asking! Andreas was skilled in marketing the home, engaging with potential buyers, and knowing how to work with buyers and other agents. He provided valuable advice on where it was worth spending money to get the house ready to sell, helped us find great stagers, and was crucial in negotiating with multiple potential buyers to get us the highest selling price while being kind and friendly with the buyers. Selling a house is a big and emotional project, and having Andreas by our side was amazing! read more

Andreas was a great partner in helping our family purchase our first home. We met Andreas at an open house, where he gave us some valuable and honest feedback on a property that my husband and I thought could be a "fixer-upper". I valued his honest and transparent feedback and I thought he would make a great partner in our journey to buy a home in San Francisco. We spent a couple of months working with Andreas, touring homes, inspecting them, and putting in some offers. Throughout the process, Andreas made himself available to provide invaluable insights from his experience and kept us up-to-date during the offer/bidding period. Overall, if this is your first time buying a home, I can't recommend partnering with Andreas enough. In our experience, he is a patient, kind, and resourceful partner. read more

Working with my estate agent Andreas Ernst was effective and enjoyable. Andreas is extremely organized (German precision), always prepared with a working plan, and on time. He values your time so please don't waste his. He is also very agile, and accommodative to your current needs. And he will not get offended if you make last minute changes. He understands our busy lives, these days. He is also very responsive, informative and he will keep you updated with all the crucial information and action items required from you. Andreas's successful approach focuses on getting to know specific client's needs. He will listen to you patiently but will not hesitate to provide you with feedback, that in his opinion is beneficial to you. Together you will filter all the options and funnel down to the ideal place, that suites you best. His comments and inputs are always thoughtful and polite. He really cares. Moreover, he has decent sense of humor and being around him makes you feel comfortable and safe. I strongly recommend Andreas as your primary estate agent in the Bay area. read more

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We just bought a home in San Francisco with Andreas's help. Andreas did great research for each property that we visited. He understood our requirements and budget. He is very friendly, polite and insightful. For each home, Andreas gave us detailed pros and cons. Additionally, he recommended fair prices for each home based on his research. This prevented us from over-bidding. He also gave us clear draw backs on some houses we were interested in. This was very valuable - as would have made bad decision when buying a home. He has a lot of knowledge of san francisco market: airbnb/tenant rules, growing neighborhoods, etc. This was very valuable - as we made edits in our search patterns. We are very happy with the final home purchase - with right budget, right layout. We are happy to find a gem that we can call home! All thanks to andrea's parternship. read more

I recently sold my condo in SF with the help of Andreas and Andres. I chose among three different realtors, tough decision. But I decided to go with this duo primarily because they were positive, high energy, and promised to be 100% honest with me. They proved my choice to be the right one. They lined up subs, stager, etc. and had the place ready to show in two weeks. An open house followed that same weekend and I had a good offer two days later. Though the escrow was grueling, they made sure to "cross the finish line", as they promised. I would highly recommend them without reservation. read more

I purchased a home in alameda working with Andreas about 2 years ago. By price per square foot, we significantly overpaid. Andreas also collaborated to talk us up an additional 10k when we were already overpaying significantly. (No guidance from him that "maybe you don't need to go higher". From his perspective, who cares because if we pay more that's just more likely for him to close a sale.) There were multiple items that were glossed over and not highlighted as red flags that should have been. Things like no blinds and no washer dryer. We were told things like "that's a good thing, you can make it your own". (Always a salesman-esque industry response to any concern). The roof report (bad) was uploaded the night before offers were due which is another red flag that was not highlighted. Our closing process was a massive clusterf**k. During the search process, Andreas always towed the industry line; for example telling us that a house had "stunning ocean views" when you could see a sliver of water when leaning out of a window. It always felt like he was on the industries side and not on our side. It was a crazy time to buy a home and being a normal home searcher in the Bay Area already is extremely challenging and often very discouraging (thanks to Zillow, Redfin, flippers, investors, landlords, foreign buyers, and the entire industry that has sprung up to take advantage of regular people for a buck), but in retrospect Andreas did not do much to help with that feeling. This experience has re-highlighted for me that the buyers agent is paid by (and works for) the seller. It feels like we were taken advantage of. My experience was poor and I stand by the review above. Shop around. I will add, Andreas has repeatedly gotten Yelp to remove this review. He has also responded previously with claims that we never worked together. We absolutely did and I can send proof to anyone who really wants if you DM me. read more

Andreas recently helped us buy our first property in San Francisco and we couldn't be happier. He was a great partner throughout the transaction and has a ton of knowledge about San Francisco real estate and its many intricacies such as landlord - tenant laws, TICs (tenancy in common) etc. Andreas was incredibly responsive (including evenings and weekends) and was on top of all the transaction details all of the time. Combined with solid negotiating acumen, we think these factors led to him being able to secure the property for us before an offer date was set. We felt he always put our interests first (he never pushed us to make offers on properties we didn't love) and he also has a great network of contractors, engineers, lenders, insurers et, which was super helpful both before and after closing. We are already looking forward to working with Andreas again in the future. read more

Andreas was the absolute best! My husband and I were both nervous going into the home buying experience, but Andreas quickly put our nerves at ease. We are both very particular and Andreas showed us ~40 listings until we finally found a home we loved! Through the entire process Andreas was extremely patient, kind, listened to all of our needs, was helpful in weighing pros/cons and helped us build our confidence in what we were looking for with each new viewing. His warm demeanor and sense of humor made house hunting feel like spending Saturday afternoon with an old friend. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home! read more

Andreas is your guy. We've bought two homes with him. From a monetary standpoint, Andreas is quick about getting the comps and has the experience to know how much certain renovations or fixes may cost so you can appropriately estimate the value of the house based on the comps and the house condition. He didn't push us to overbid and instead gave us a range where we thought we'd have a shot at the house and where we'd likely be in the top 3. (and he was right - twice, and in both cases Andreas helped us make our offer competitive while still not being top dollar (we were 2nd highest).) From a relationship standpoint, Andreas is always ready to help. He helped with doing viewings at times that were convenient for us. And, for this current purchase, which was very complicated, Andreas' depth of experience has been pivotal. For our current house, he has a depth of contacts in SF and Sonoma (e.g., plumbers, contractors, pest inspectors) that have enabled us to not just buy a house but actually get closer to living in it. And, he understands how to be easy to work with and responsive, both with us and with other agents. What do I mean? When the inspection came back with costly repairs, he successfully negotiated with the seller agent to understand their priorities and helped us get a fair discount in price in exchange for us handling the hassle of fumigating the house for termites and hiring a contractor to do some fungus repairs. All in all, go with Andreas! read more

Trust is a hard to build, but Andreas embodies it. I've never trusted my realtor more. Andreas helped my partner and I find our dream house in the bay area--and a dream house it is! It took months and multiple failed attempts, but he stuck with us as we figured it out. I'm naturally skeptical because in a hot and challenging market like this everyone tends to look out for their own interest--some are just be better than others in hiding that. However with Andreas I knew for sure he's looking out for us. I could tell, because he treated everyone ethically, even the opposing party. He is principled, he is a straight shooter, and he works tirelessly day and night to get you to a happy outcome. I can't recommend him more. I've already referred a close friend to Andreas who's been equally happy working with him. read more

We can't overstate how great of a partner Andreas was when we were purchasing our home. As with many homes in the city, the best deals are often ones that don't show well and need some TLC. This is precisely where Andreas' advice becomes invaluable. He gave us a lot of ideas around how we could remodel and update the property without a huge lift. And because he understands the ins and outs of permitting and city codes, he has a great perspective on what's possible within a given budget and city restrictions. This expertise alone would make it worth it to go with Andreas... BUT on top of that, he's also extremely responsive and committed to his clients. At every point of the buying process (and after!), it felt like we were going on the journey together. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and we ended up with a home we're excited to move into. read more

Andreas was recommended to me by friends who recently bought their home and I can't say enough great things about my experience working with him. This was my first time buying a home and it is a lot of information to process in very little time, but he explained everything so thoroughly and made the entire process seem very smooth and effortless. He took his time to tour homes with me and was refreshingly honest about his thoughts about the various properties. When I made offers, he walked me through everything and made me feel comfortable and confident with making decisions. When I got into contract he was always proactive and informative about the process and next steps, and was incredibly patient with (and very responsive to) my many many questions. I absolutely love the home I'm in but he would be the first person I would contact if I ever have to go through the experience again. Highly recommended! read more

Andreas is wonderful! Some highlights: 1) He is always friendly, open-minded and easy to work with. He never seems to mind seeing another home, asking a question on your behalf, or solving a problem. 2) Andreas did a great job helping us to get our offer accepted by being friendly and personable to everyone; that is so helpful in a competitive market. 3) He did an excellent job negotiating the price of our home. We got the first home we applied for. When we entered a bit of a bidding war, we managed to get the home without overpaying. We offered very little more than the other seller (maybe $1000-5000). Our success is thanks to Andreas's sense of what the home is worth, and his ability to talk to the other parties and get useful information. 4) He recommended other professionals that were excellent as well. For example, he recommended a mortgage broker that worked very hard to get all of our paperwork in order on time. The process was much easier because of the team that he connected us to. Buying our home was as easy and painless as it gets in SF; that is entirely thanks to Andreas. read more

Andreas is a great agent to work with and also a great listener. He listened to what we needed and wanted. We found him on compass.com and he helped us big time to find our new home in San Francisco. We are moving back to SF from OHIO which was a lot more complicated than moving locally. But Andreas made it easy, very easy. We worked with a few other agents before and never had the feeling that they were working for us. But Andreas was different. We actually felt like he was on our side. Andreas treated us more like friends than clients. So if you are in the market in SF and bay area, give him a call. He helped us big time, I am sure he will do the same for you. Thanks Andreas! Jim, HK and Pingpong. read more

I've been renting in SF for 6 years and finally decided to pull the trigger and buy. Andreas worked with me to identify properties that met my criteria. He also was very willing to meet with me to tour properties that I liked. We found one property which I bid on and barely lost (by $5K), but that was a blessing in disguise. Within a few weeks, we found my dream home. Ample parking. Good location. Amazing views of the bay. The right price tag. Andreas helped me craft a bid so quickly that it was accepted before any other offers were on the table. If I was ever to buy another home in SF, I would, without a doubt, work with Andreas to purchase it. read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Andreas when looking for our home in SF. From day 1, Andreas was extremely responsive and had great suggestions for homes to view based on what we were looking for. All throughout the negotiations and closing Andreas was there quickly handling any issues that may have risen. If the time ever comes when we will be looking for a new home, there isn't any question on who my Realtor will be! Thanks Andreas read more

Working with Andreas is truly a pleasure. He is unflappable, dedicated, solution oriented, and a fighter. As a Mortgage Advisor, I work with many types of real estate professionals and see actions, reactions, and inactions across the spectrum. Andreas is a consummate professional, looking at all angles for solutions, supporting is clients at every level, and focusing on team oriented results. I would trust him as my personal agent when buying/selling my home. Whether you are a client or a real estate professional, you are lucky to work with Andres! read more

I couldn't be happier with the results of working with Andreas. At the beginning of this process, I have to admit I was a little intimidated by the idea of purchasing my first investment property. However, Andreas's years of experience in real estate, both domestic and international, put my mind at ease and made the process seem simple and seamless. He worked tirelessly to get me the best deal on the best property... even in the insanity that is the San Francisco real estate market. Andreas also gave me some great pointers to discuss with my tax professional that increased my tax savings by over $3,000; I absolutely would have missed out on that money if Andreas hadn't highlighted those opportunities. The next time I'm looking to buy or sell, my first call will be to Andreas. read more

Andreas was a pleasure to work with! He was polite, trustworthy and most of all honest. He is not the type of person who tells you what he thinks you want to hear, rather he is straightforward and truthful. My wife and I enjoyed working with him and would definitely do so again! read more

Andreas helped us to find our home. He is very competent, knowledgeable, kept in contact and politely reminded us of our buying power. Andreas held our hand and keeping us informed all of the way through the process to a successful close. read more

Andreas is an absolutely committed, kind, responsive and knowledgeable agent. I cannot imagine working with anyone more lovely, honest and sincere. He encouraged me when I had given up on finding a home for my family, and he helped me through all the hurdles that one experiences when one buys a home in San Francisco. After nearly a year of searching, I found the perfect place for my teenagers and me. If Andreas had not been by my side to guide me, I may have never departed the townhouse in Brisbane I wanted to leave for many years. Thank you, Andreas. I am grateful for your help. read more

Andreas was amazing to work with. He is knowledgable and responsive. Every step of the way through the purchase process Andreas helped me with questions and concerns. He did extra research to help me make an informed decision. His primary concern was that I was satisfied with the choice I made. I highly recommend his services. read more

We worked with Andreas to buy our first home in SF and it was the best experience we could have hoped for in a real estate agent (and we compared with friends who used other agents in SF and in comparison, Andreas was so much more accessible and made the process much more enjoyable). The best things that made Andreas stand out: 1) his responsiveness. Always answers right away. Particularly helpful later in the process as we were going through closing and trying to understand everything, since it was our first time buying, 2) his connections. If we asked him, he could get us in to see a property same day or early morning or late night or weekend. Always able to open doors and make opportunities open to us that weren't to others who didn't have the same industry pull, and 3) his creativeness with deals. Really made us feel like he was considering absolutely every avenue to not just get a deal done, but to make sure it would be the right deal at the very best price and with every important detail covered. We absolutely expect to work with Andreas again when we sell our new condo and buy another in the future. We highly recommend and are happy to serve as references read more

Andreas is top notch all the way. He became my real estate agent for San Francisco and Marin earlier this spring. His depth of knowledge on investment properties and home construction never ceases to impress me. It is really comforting knowing that you have someone like Andreas in your corner when it comes to the competitive real estate market in the SF bay area. He is also really efficient when it comes to getting offers in asap and very responsive to any questions I have. But most importantly he has integrity and makes it a pleasure to work with him. Thank you Andreas! read more

Andreas is an amazing realtor! I've been in the industry 15 years and It's great to find a realtor that can move fast and understand the market. He was able to get our client's first offer accepted and below what we thought our client would have to pay to secure the property. He pushed me, the loan officer to get our loan contingency lifted in 7 days and we did it! Throughout the process he was extremely communicative and calm and worked diligently to keep everything on track for our 21 day close! He showed up to the loan signing and I overheard him managing details to have the doorbell fixed before he exchanged the keys with the client the next day. I look forward to the next time we get to work together! read more

Highly recommend working with Andreas on your next purchase. He's the kind of realtor who doesn't invade your personal space (physically or mentally) and yet knows exactly what you want. He doesn't feel pushy but gets the job done extremely efficiently. He is professional yet fun. He helped us navigate through escrow seemlessly, and we could not have asked for a better experience overall. read more