Customer service is top notch. I love it. Houses here are expensive in SF, all the good deals got bought out already. read more

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We wholeheartedly recommend hiring Paul Barbagelato, Kathy White, and the BarbCo team to sell your house. We recently closed escrow on our house in West Portal and are very happy with the process and the results. Paul's go-to-market plan resulted in the house selling quickly after multiple offers at a price that exceeded our expectations. We had interviewed multiple realtors but immediately felt that Paul had the most experience and the highest level of local market knowledge. Since we were not in San Francisco during the process, we appreciated their contractor connections to prepare and stage the house. Their recommended contractors were cost-effective and thorough in their work. The communication was excellent; from signing the listing agreement through closing escrow, Paul and Kathy diligently kept us updated, answered our concerns, and assisted in the paperwork. Working with them resulted in a low-stress and enjoyable experience that achieved our goals. read more

A Wonderful Experience with Paul and Kathy from Barbagelata Real Estate Our family had a fantastic experience working with Paul and Kathy from Barbagelata Real Estate. They made the entire process seamless and stress-free, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Our home sold quickly--within a month--and at a very competitive price. From the start, Paul and Kathy went above and beyond to make us feel supported. They were incredibly personable, always taking the time to meet with our family in person multiple times throughout the process. Their attention to detail and professionalism were evident at every step. They were also kind and considerate, truly caring about making this big life event easier for us. What stood out most was how accommodating they were. Paul and Kathy met with us at times and locations that worked for our busy schedules, and they patiently walked my mother and me through every detail of the process, which was new to us. We wholeheartedly recommend Barbagelata Real Estate. Paul and Kathy offered us their undivided attention, were always available to answer our questions, and sold our property in a timely manner--ensuring we felt confident and comfortable every step of the way. read more

I have used Barbagelata Real Estate (BarbCo)) four times, twice for buying (1991), and selling (2010) my property in Forest Hill, and then for buying my home in Larkspur (2010), and then selling my former wife's home in the Inner Richmond (2024). Each time I have worked with BarbCo, they have provided exceptional soup-to-nuts service. Paul B., and the select realtors who are part of your team, focus on ALL the details, such as: the market realities with respect to market analysis and pricing to obtain high interest in viewing and, more importantly, getting multiple offers; explaining the reasoning behind pricing to enhance interest; scheduling any and all repair work at very fair costs- or recommended landscaping - so you do not need to focus on any of this; using an excellent company to stage your home in such a way that to significantly enhance the major attributes of your home, while also focusing on subtle details that create a 'WoW' experience for the potential buyer. Throughout this entire process - from your first meeting until scheduling escrow instructions - BarbCo maintains focused, yet comprehensive, communication with you. In essence, BarbCo focuses on ALL the big and small details to get you the home you would like to buy or sell at a very competitive price. Oh - one more thing: Paul Barbagelata and his team, in addition to being consummate professionals - always delivering their "A" game - are also very nice people. read more

Posting as an experienced buyer/seller who was a buyer on a property where Paul Barbagelata was the seller's agent: I have never seen the lack of urgency and level of sloppiness as I have in dealing with Paul. First of all, after bidding above asking on a property that received no other bids, Paul's client RAISED THE PRICE. That's unethical in my opinion, but we wanted the place. We had to manually correct typos all throughout the disclosure documents. On the THIRD day of our ten day close and no action taken Paul asked our agent, "Do we have a ten day close or 14-day?" [He had signed it.] Next, we discovered Paul failed to clear (with a legal instrument and not just a hand-wave) back unpaid fees for an easement on the property before putting it on the market, delaying the close and forcing our team to do his due diligence. During the walk-through when no one could find a switch to operate an outdoor string of lights, Paul's colleague tried to tell us they were battery operated because she didn't want to help look. [Paul never showed up.] The water was inexplicably turned off the day before closing, delaying the close once again. Paul's colleagues said the City had turned it off and was denying they had turned it off. Every word from Paul's side of the transaction was some kind of nonsense framing so someone on his team could get away with doing absolutely nothing. We understand every sale has its issues, but on this one there was nothing that wasn't made worse by Paul's lack of attention to detail. Of course, one can only speculate as to what Paul was telling his client about what was going on. My advice to home sellers is if you want a lazy, disconnected, mistake-prone realtor with questionable ethics who's going to alienate your buyer and blow your close date Paul Barbagelata is the agent for you. read more

We felt reassured and confident from our first discussion. Paul and his team are incredibly professional, well informed, diligent and responsive. They heard our goals and concerns with selling our home, and thoughtfully built a cost-effective plan addressing all of our key considerations. In less than a week, we started moving on the plan (staging, handyman...) and the listing strategy (pricing, time...). The result was a sale above our expectation, helping set a new high "comp" for the neighborhood. I would highly recommend BarbCo who seemed to have perfected San Francisco real estate. Thanks Paul and team! read more

If we could've given 10 stars, we would've. We feel so lucky and grateful to have worked with Paul Barbagelata on the purchase of our dream home. From our first chat to open house tours to finally writing an offer, we were met with unparalleled service, confidence at every turn, and the most sincere partnership only a real estate veteran could provide. No tedious task, tricky detail, or question was left unanswered. The BarbCo team has been a San Francisco staple for a reason and we completely trusted their process. Thank you, Paul, for landing us our dream home in our dream neighborhood on the first try. Do yourself a favor and pair up with the best! read more

Paul Barbagelata and his team were simply amazing to work with. He and his team not only delivered in every way that he said they would, but they exceeded it! There are very few times in life that things go this smoothly, especially given the complexity of our unique situation. I won't bore with the details of my/our complexity, but suffice it to say that the timing of our situation needed everything to work seamlessly and, thanks to Paul and his team, it did. Honestly, I've never been more impressed with excellence as I am with Paul and his team. I couldn't recommend Paul and his team any higher. Thank you Paul! You're the best! Bob Eldredge read more

Paul helped my husband and me buy our first home. We felt supported during every step of the process. Paul and his team are not only extremely knowledgeable, but they are kind, patient, and honest. Once we got an offer accepted, closing was smooth. I don't think we would have won in this insane market without Paul and team. read more

I guess as a management company for the land owner perhaps they are good. There were a lot of miscommunications, ignored work orders, general vibe of not caring when they managed my building. Perhaps it's the owners values being passed on to us but it was a lot of feeling like just take it cause this is the reality. The upside is it made us seek home ownership much faster and thank god we did. read more

Paul and his team were fantastic to work with. We used Tiffany Pavon in his office to sell our house in the East Bay. Tiffany got us the price we were hoping for, was always available for questions and to help with vendors, and was just all around great. We used Paul when buying our next place in the city. He and his team were responsive, had a deep knowledge of the market, and were always quick to take a look at a listing or offer advice. With Paul's guidance we were able to purchase a condo in our first choice of neighborhood and with our first offer. We would highly recommend working with anyone on the BarbCo team, best in the Bay Area! read more

Paul Barbagelata and team did a fantastic job in helping our family purchase a home about 10 years ago, and so when it came time to sell that same home this year, we immediately thought of Paul. Paul, helped us understand the current market, the comps, and made suggestions to help us get top dollar for this home. He is trustworthy, knowledgable, and professional and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Yelp keeps removing the review. But it's ok. I can assure you this review does not fall outside Yelp Content Guidelines. But it gets deleted already 5 times! WOW! No wonder they are all 5 stars, they pay to get all negative ones to get removed. Here is the review again: I have to deal with this company as a management company of an apartment that I rent. It's hard to deal with them because the agent (Joan) that works with our building is rude and has ZERO customer service etiquette and work communication skills. DETAILS: Every time I had to contact her, I had to talk to a rude unprofessional person. TIP: try to avoid working with them. read more

So here's I found my realtor Kathy White---the person you trust with your personal private financial information, your social security information, your credit rating, your personal private feelings and fears about probably the most significant debt and purchase you'll ever make in your life---she was the one who answered the phone. I called and interviewed no less than 5 realtors and most were out---by which I mean geographically as in not in the office *out* and detached, don't know you, couldn't care less about you living on the corner of Crack n' Main, but can I hook you up when you're ready *out*. Kathy immediately jumped to the top of our list. She was excellent at follow-through, kept her word---which in my opinion is a priority for realtors---went to bat for us consistently and got us into our new home with minimal hassle and headache. She threw in some buyer incentives...won't divulge the details on that, it's bad form; plus you need to work that out with her yourself. Thank you Kathy for making our home buying experience a positive one! read more

My very first yelp review ! A well deserved 5 star rating goes to (drum beat please...) Alicia Tam, our agent at Barbagelata. We've decided to invest in San Francisco after selling a rental in South Bay as a 1031 exchange, Alicia was referred to us by the selling agent in South bay, lucky us. From the first contact to the completion of the transaction followed by the after sale services, she has been pleasant, responsive, efficient and always consider our best interest as her priority. Due to the time limit with 1031, we had to move fast. We purchased a bank owned property through bidding, closed escrow in record time. Not familiar with SF at all, Alicia made sure that we were well protected. We made significant improvements at the property, Alica kept in close contact by referring contractors, monitoring the work, sending us video/pictures to report progress. She also volunteered to help us rent the property, in fact she is the one who brought potential renters to see our property and got the place rented with top dollars. I highly recommend Alicia Tam as one of the best real estate Agent in San Francisco. read more

Fantastic and ethical realtors in a fluctuating market. Highly recommend!!!! Knowledgeable, empathetic folks!

Don't trust this agent. Because of his commission or I don't know what, he made me lose one house which I was so much interested in. I had given a $2.3 M offer for 1370 28th House and he said that my offer was lower than someone else. When I checked the property which was sold on 4/21/21 for $2,275000 which is $25,000 lower than my offer. I don't know what he did. Maybe I had my own agent and he was going to make a lower commission or something so I lost the house even though I had the highest offer. Now if I see his name as a listing agent, I wouldn't take interest in that house. I would give zero star but no choice of zero star. read more

I recently worked with Paul on a home purchase. He came to us highly recommended and he did not disappoint. He was extremely knowledgeable about the market and provided the data we needed to make an informed offer. In addition, Paul did a fantastic job of helping us manage the emotional rollover coaster that is home buying in an ultra-competitive market. He took the time to listen to our needs and wants and helped us see what was possible give our budget. Paul and team are detail oriented and results driven. I couldn't be happier with our new property. If you need a team that is knowledgeable, passionate, detail oriented and client focused, BarbCo will make it happen. Thank you, Paul!!! read more

Paul Barbagelata was my agent in buying my first property in 2003 and again my agent when selling it in 2017. He was excellent in both transactions when I was the buyer and more recently the seller. In the most recent transaction he acted as the single agent interfacing between us and the buyer. I don't think the sale would have gone through without his expertise and guiding hand. To top it all off Paul is also a great guy. As he and his realty company focus on SF their knowledge of the local market is unmatched. Before buying or selling properties I strongly recommend you speak to Barbagelata Realty company. read more

Ahhh, the good 'ole Barbagelata Company! I worked here for over two years as a part-time receptionist several years ago, so I've got the inside scoop on this place. Their business operations could be a little crazy at times, but all in all I did get the sense that they actually care about their clients (both the buyers and sellers). They've grown a lot in the last few years, and if I recall correctly, they primarily serve buyers and sellers in the western half of SF (Sunset, Richmond, West Portal, Twin Peaks Districts, etc.). Should I ever actually have enough money to afford a down payment on a down payment on a home in San Francisco, I'll probably give these guys a call. P.S. Paul, Krista gave me the message. No worries :) read more

The agent who oversaw the sale of our home, Shameran Anderer, is a very professional real estate agent whom I would highly recommend. She is competent, efficient and on top of things at all times. She has a great eye in noticing details which need correcting and made excellent recommendations based on her 20+ years of experience. She and my restorer/stager Michael Sanchez of Venezia Upholstery and Drapery made invaluable staging suggestions as we prepared our home for sale. Shameran was quick to understand our need to sell our home quickly in order to close and purchase our newly-found dream home in Vermont. We did not wish to go through the usual process of waiting for the highest price as multiple potential buyers competed for the house. She also provided our real estate agent in Vermont with assistance in order that our transition to being home owners in Vermont would be successful and as smooth as possible. After a few months of repairs and staging suggestions by Shameran and Michael, we put our home on the market. Five days after the first day of showing our house, we received two offers. We signed an agreement with a buyer and the sale went through quickly. I am so very grateful. read more

We just purchased our first San Francisco property using John Balestreri at Barbagelata. We spoke to other agents, tried directly and looked all over. The experience with other agents was truly awful and would have been a disaster. John has an incredible knowledge of the city, believe he has had his license since 1967. He steered us away from a couple of premium disasters, ones I had my heart set on and ones he would have made considerably more commission, and we couldn't be more thankful. We were absolutely set on a couple of areas and John skillfully managed to steer us away. In retrospect it would have been such a bad idea. I find one of the largest issues that buying a place the first time is so emotional and terrifying. I felt perfectly sick writing the deposit check. Interesting thing is that if we won the lotto today we wouldn't move, best testament. He is professional to the last and really makes sure that you are in your budget and really in the place you should be. Arranged all inspections and the vendors he used were fabulous. Since we bought our place a couple of issues arose. Rather than vanish John could not have been more helpful in his follow and advise. I would use anyone else under any condition. John is a pro, we so appreciate all the work he has done for us. I wish other real estate folks could take a lesson in civility from John. read more

We worked with Stella Toth and May Mason on the sale of our house. I highly recommend them both. They make a great team, or each one would be a great pick on her own. First, they are nice people with great integrity, which is hard to maintain in a business like real estate. They work well together, which shows how exceptional they are. Second, they worked hard, worked late, and always got back to us quickly. It really helped move things along. They did many open houses and were very sensitive about our needs as we were living in the house while we sold it. Third, they gave great advice and listened to our ideas. Sometimes we disagreed, but it was always professional and comfortable and they worked to get us what we wanted. Finally, they sold our house in less than 3 months in a terrible market for sellers and got us 97.5% of our asking price. This was a great outcome. I wish I had another house to sell, doesn't everyone though? read more

My family and I recently sold property in the Mission and Sandy Jones at BarbCo represented us. It was a spectacular experience working with Sandy. She was always available to talk, text and email. She was always extremely nice, very understanding, very patient, and always professional. She understood and acted on all the nuances for this highly complicated sale. I never felt forgotten and she always could clearly explain all the processes. Sandy is an amazing real estate agent and I highly recommend her. SANDYJONESRE.COM SANDY@REALESTATESF.COM https://www.realestatesf.com/Barbagelata-Real-Estate-Group read more

My partner and I just purchased our new home through Barbagelata Real Estate, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Our agent, Anna Barbagelata, is the epitome of professionalism, class, and trustworthiness. As first-time homeowners, we relied on Anna to walk us through the entire process, and she took the time to thoroughly explain every little detail and transaction to us along the way. Anna is a true leader in her field, and it's easy to see why. We had spoken to a few agents before, and none seemed as trust-worthy and honest as Anna. Without any doubt, I can say that Anna truly wants what's best for the buyer. She proved this time, and time again, and we never felt pressured to make any quick decisions. Instead, she always gave us time to think things through, and always made herself available to discuss any issues or concerns that we had along the way. Anna has years of experience in the field, and her knowledge and expertise of the San Francisco real estate market goes a long, long way. She is also a treasure trove of referrals. If we ever needed a trustworthy contractor, inspector, or even painter, Anna knew who to contact! This saved us a lot of time and effort, and truly made the process that much more seamless. Overall, the experience with Anna is one that I would recommend to anyone. She truly is exceptional in her field, and I couldn't imagine ever working with anyone else. Sincerely, -Alex read more

I highly recommend Paul. He is a straight shooter, careful, patient, and he brings a lot of knowledge and experience in the San Francisco real estate market. I've work with Paul multiple times. He helped me buy a great condo, and then sell it years later. Kathy, and the whole crew at Barbagelata Real Estate are great. One time, after looking for a house unsuccessfully for about a year, my wife and I were excited to make an offer on a place-- the biggest offer we'd made yet. It was a neat house, but Paul reminded us that it fell short of our own checklist, told to him a year earlier. We had gotten too excited, and maybe exhausted from a year of hunting, to remember what we really needed. Ultimately we looked for another full year, and finally found the perfect place. Paul was looking out for us. read more

My partner and I decided it was time to sell our home in Westwood Park, a small family neighborhood in San Francisco. We walked into our first real estate company, Barbagelata, intending to make this our first of many interviews so that we could select a firm to represent us. There was one agent available: Bella Watson. We did not know then what we know now--Bella was the best thing that ever happened to us. We had so many questions, and the magnificent Bella Watson had all the answers. We were thrilled and we knew then, that we would not have to interview other companies. Our case was complicated. The house needed a lot of tender loving care--so much to do. Bella knew how to get everything done inexpensively and well. She worked with us, and monitored the workers every step of the way. She helped us deal with our tax difficulties and pushed us gently but firmly to completely clear the house of 30+ years of accumulations. When we grew tired of the process, she was there helping us to succeed in showing the house in its best presentation--clearing the gardens, staging the living spaces, preparing the brochure. The result was that our house--a very beautiful, full-of-light space, was sold to a wonderful young family who will love it as much as we did. We received many viable offers, and the house sold for well over asking price. I cannot tell you how capable and intelligent our Bella Watson of Barbagelata is. You have to meet her, talk to her, work with her, and see for yourself. She is full of wisdom and creative ideas. She works closely with one of the owners of the company, Paul Barbagelata, when she needs another opinion. He is a gem as well. To me, this relationship shows the real strength of this company. I felt really cared about--and actually, I was not easy to work with, because I was anxious about everything, even about whether I could go through with the sale of the house. Now that this whole process is finished, I am overjoyed! I encourage you to select Barbagelata, and our exceptional realtor, Bella Watson! Thank you, Bella! read more

The below is a letter I wrote to Sandy Gandolfo and Anna Barbagelata at Barbagelata Real Estate after they listed and sold our home--it says it all: Dear Sandy and Anna, Thank you so much for helping my brother and I sell our family home recently. It was a challenging time after our father had passed away, and you made the process infinitely easier. I interviewed three different firms, and I selected the two of you to represent our family trust for a number of reasons. First, you'd come highly recommended from family friends whom you'd represented in prior real estate transactions. Secondly, your knowledge and skill in the real estate market were readily apparent in our meeting together. Lastly, your relaxed, cheerful, and humorous demeanor conveyed a calm confidence in your abilities that I found reassuring. Fortunately, my instinct to work with you was rewarded! You were able to refer me to estate sale professionals who did a fantastic job selling the many belongings in our home, and miraculously cleared the house out entirely by the time they were done. While my brother and I were out of town, you found and oversaw the many contractors and professionals who made repairs, re-finished the hardwood floors, painted the entire home inside and out, revamped the landscaping, and staged the property. The transformation of the home was amazing and ensured we would get the best price. Your recommendations regarding the listing price and marketing were spot-on, and the photos were beautiful. You found a great buyer who was happy to purchase the home, and my brother and I were delighted with the price we received. Your suggestions, recommendations, communication, and follow-through were excellent. You were calm and cheerful throughout the process, which made it a pleasure to work with you both. My brother and I had a wonderful experience working with you and would highly recommend your services to any buyer or seller of real estate in San Francisco! read more

Jerry is an impeccable broker/agent. His expertise, professionalism and understanding of the market is a great help. We are selling our SF home and he has been a great advisor in the process. He has conviction in what he thinks is right and will put his money where his mouth is. If you are selling your home, you definitely should ask Jerry to help you. You won't be disappointed. I basically said, Jerry, sell it, this is how much i want and he took care of everything else. The contractors, schedule, budget, inspections, etc... Also he calls every other day to give me updates! What service! read more

Jason Chan was not knowledgeable about the neighborhood and the people living nearby.

Kathy White found the most beautiful house for my family! She knew it was meant for us and she was absolutely right! She is the best!!! Joan Halsten has been super accommodating as well! Within minutes of telling her i found something not working right, the plumber was calling me! Her renovations were better than i could've hoped for!! These 2 wonderful ladies made my dream home a reality!!!! read more

Want to say that Paul Barbagelata is the best! I've sold three houses with his company and bought two through him and they were the smoothest deals ever. In particular, I sold a home to folks who had been renting the house from me. They were a little low on cash and credit, but Paul made it happen! Also, when my parents passed away and I was totally confused, Paul not only handled the sale of their house, he had a painter/repair team come in for a quick fix up and he personally arranged for an estate sale guy to handle the odds and ends that I didn't know what to do with. Integrity plus! read more

My husband and I started our house hunting in San Francisco in 2002. The market was getting competitive. We tried going it alone, then we tried a couple of agents that we found to be unresponsive and uninterested in our needs. We were very lucky to meet Greg Shumsky with Barbagelata at an open house. He was honest & sincere and helped us through the process. After 6 years, 1 toddler & pregnant again, we found ourselves needing a bigger place -- and under the gun. Greg sold our house & got us into another that we will be happy in for many years to come. Since we are not moving again any time soon, id like to share Greg with everyone else. Thanks, Greg! read more

I recently selling my S.F home using Jerry Stynes from Barbagelata. It was quick and the process is smooth. I was so lucky to meet Jerry. He is so experience and explained everything to me for selling my house. I lived in San Jose. Jerry took care everything for me so I only took a few trip to S.F. which saved me a lot of time. He is very detail oriented person and he will make sure the process went smoothly. He keep me updated along the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home or buying home. read more

Another ringing endorsement for Rose Pali: She's represented my wife and I in 3 transactions (two purchases and one sale) over the last 8 years, and I can say enough good things about her. She's incredibly knowledgeable, ALWAYS available, a fierce advocate for her clients, and never less than a complete professional. We particularly appreciated her flexibility in our most recent purchase. As working parents of a small child, most of the meetings and paperwork happened after hours with Rose at our kitchen table. For a busy family, that's huge. And as a final note: working with Rose is fun, even when it shouldn't be. We wrote multiple offers on multiple properties. We were a lot of work, and never once did we feel like we were putting Rose out. She was as committed to finding the right place as we were, and our happiness in our new home is proof. read more

Not knowing any realtors I was fortunate to find Jerry Stynes while scoping out Sunday open houses in Daly City. I interviewed another agent but was ultimately impressed by his presentation, competitive commission rates, and his knowledge of the Daly City market. With Jerrys thoughtful home update suggestions and my familys hard work, we were able to put my Fathers home up for sale Oct 1st 2007. And even though it was (and still is) a difficult selling market, the house sold in one month with an offer close to my asking price. The closing took another 2 months and Jerry stayed positive and supportive during the entire closing process. I am happy to recommend Jerry to other home sellers, and it was great to see my choice in him reconfirmed by his placing in the top three Barbagelata realtors for 2007! read more

I was very pleased with Paul Barbagelata's representation in selling my home. After speaking to several brokers, I felt that Paul's approach aligned most with my views on pricing, staging and overall strategy. Within 1 week we received 3 offers after listing my home. Having interacted with many real estate agents, I believe that Paul and his team are one of the most professional and effective which I've come across. read more

Two years ago I attended a First Time Home Buyers Seminar at Barbagelata Realty Company. It was there that I met Marjet Wolbertus and Rose Pali. I had no idea how our life would change that night. That night, Rose Pali, Marjet Wolbertus and Sue Ballinger of Guarantee Mortgage, patiently and enthusiastically showed me how possible, this dream of owning a home could be. That was the beginning of a journey that started in San Francisco and ended in Alameda. All the while, these ladies were always there for us. They never stopped being excited about looking for our future home, never stopped believing that we would find the perfect home and when we switched to wanting to look in Alameda, they didn't skip a beat, they started looking as soon as we said the word Alameda! They are awesome. They're good at what they do. We had fun looking at houses together, even the ones that were a little bit scary. We laughed a lot. My partner and I would really look forward to seeing Rose and Marjet, because they made it a fun experience. And because of their patience, experience and knowledge, we have the most amazing home, better than we ever dreamed of. How do you say good bye and thank you to someone who helped make one of your dreams come true? You don't. You can't. They are now a part of our lives. Friends for life. Rose Pali and Marjet Wolbertus, family now. They will always be welcomed in our home. read more

Paul and his staff managed the sale of my home in West Portal. From start to finish, the work of this team was extraordinary. They were thorough, clear, calm in the face of every complexity, and landed the deal successfully in a very short timeframe. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I recently sold a property using the Barbagelata Company. Paul and his employees are knowledgeable, service oriented and easy to work with. Someone was always available to answer questions, give feedback and give me an honest opinion. Something which in this market is difficult to come by. I highly recommend this company if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Bay Area. read more