Becky is amazing. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing. She guided us in selling her house and was able to play the perfect role of pushing without being too pushy. She helped us sell the house at a price that was more than expected which allowed us to buy a new home that we also love. She helped organize all the people to make our house ready to sell - electricians, stagers, painters, gardeners, inspectors and everything was done professionally and quickly. She went above and beyond to help us through this process. read more

Becky helped me sell my grandmother's home after her passing. She was able to help me find contractors to bring the home up to a better condition and was able to sell the house at a price far exceeding my expectation. Because of her hard work, my grandmother's heirs were able to receive an inheritance my grandmother would be proud off. I really could not do it without Becky's knowledge, resources and guidance. read more

Becky is fantastic at her job. She shepherded us through the purchase of a new place and the sale of our old one in an amazingly short time, staying in close contact throughout the process and making sure we were comfortable with each step. It's the second time she's helped us buy a home, and she has been the realtor of choice for several friends. She makes things happen! read more

Becky is awesome! She helped us sell our condo in the Mission District in 2024. She put together a great plan, helped us with pricing, and had great service providers to help get the apartment ready for listing - photos, staging, inspections and more. Throughout the process Becky's communication was clear and frequent - we definitely did not feel like we were forgotten or on our own. Our transaction was fast and smooth and Becky made sure everything went well through to the very last signatures. I would definitely use Becky again for a real estate transaction and recommend her unquestionably. read more

Becky is an outstanding real estate agent. We started working with her many months in advance of putting our Bernal home on the market and she provided sound advice and guidance the entire time leading up to placing our home on the market. Her marketing strategy was 100% on the money as she really knows the business. Her sharp attention to detail and dedication to making you feel like she works for you along with her calm, reassuring working style got us through every stage of selling our home and feeling confident of a great outcome. HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Becky if you're thinking of selling your home!! read more

Becky was fantastic in helping to sell our TIC unit in San Francisco in May 2024. Super detail oriented, thorough and personable, she made the selling process easy and understandable. Importantly, she achieved an excellent selling price. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Becky and we'd recommend her to anyone interested in buying or selling in San Francisco! read more

To say this was a daunting process for my husband and I as first time home buyers would be putting it extremely mildly. We had so many concerns, questions, and inaccurate assumptions about the process and the market we were buying into, and were gravely in need of an experienced broker/agent to guide us through the process. Becky Layton was a godsend. Not only is her knowledge unmatched - we interviewed other brokers/agents and she was clearly the most educated, informed, and experienced - Becky continually relayed the information in a manner that provided important, technical information in the most laymen terms possible. Her knowledge also came in handy during the inspection process, wherein her thoughtful suggestions on what types of inspections to have conducted before we closed saved us literally thousands of dollars. Becky is also extremely patient. My husband and I were, in our opinion, slow to pull the trigger and nitpicked every property we saw over the 8-plus month process, and she never abandoned us, never failed to promptly respond to our every inquiry no matter how mundane, and never once made us feel as if the time we were taking to buy the house was too slow. Most importantly for us, though, was that she never tried to "sell" us on a property. Becky gave us the pro and cons on price, location, size, etc., gave us a realistic opinion on the inevitable purchase price and her overall opinion on the property and then let us make our own determination on whether or not it was the place for us. I should add to the "most important" caveat that Becky Layton is a fierce negotiator and anyone who saves me money is good in my book. read more

We bought our place with Becky in late 2014 and can't recommend her highly enough. Becky is knowledgable, reliable and a genuinely nice person. Her prompt and thorough communications made us feel as though we were her only client, and she never failed to provide a detailed response to our questions, no matter how insignificant. Becky truly cares about your best interests and will treat your money as though it were her own. We made eight offers over four months, which was a little overwhelming, but Becky's conservative approach helped us stay grounded, and her predictions about how successful our offer would be were almost always correct. Becky is also highly knowledgable about structural issues, which we appreciated when she was in the basements pointing out different types of piping, poring through 100+ page disclosures, and recommending whether and what inspections we get. Once we were under contract, Becky developed a calendar of key events and dates until closing, which was really helpful. No matter what else was going astray in the process, we knew we could always count on Becky to follow through and give clear and reliable guidance. read more

Becky is a Rock Star! We live in SoCal and the unit we sold is in San Francisco. Becky took care of everything from start to finish. We mailed her the keys and never once had to come up to take care of business. She managed significant renovations, selected colors/materials, staged the unit, listed, showed the unit, and closed. She was super professional during the whole complex process and we were extremely elated by the end result. And the results speak for themselves: 12.5% over List 32.9% appreciation from original purchase price 7 years ago (summer 2006) Completed renovations in 3 weeks; In contract in 2 weeks, Closed in 25 Days This is probably the exception but you can trust Becky to set proper expectations early on and get it done. read more

Becky Layton will be our only Realtor going forward. I was a first-time home buyer who purchased a two-unit house with my partner and another couple who are our close friends. Becky was hands down the best Realtor we could have ever used. Why? Becky is an expert in her field and is extremely knowledgeable She is professional, friendly, and has a considerate nature She is extremely well known in the community and has an excellent reputation (we were proud to tell seller's agents that Becky was our buyer's agent because it got their attention) She makes herself available when you need her, she even kept in touch with us when she was out of town She is extremely quick to return calls and e-mails and takes care to manage the number of clients she works with at one time She is patient and willing to answer as many questions you can throw at her She was extremely helpful in the negotiation process and through escrow, providing recommendations and key points to consider throughout We purchased our perfect house in a perfect location in only two-months. We still cannot believe it. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced one, I cannot recommend Becky enough. read more

Becky helped us buy a home in Bernal Heights in August 2015. Throughout the process I kept thinking we'd won the lottery with her -- she was such a pleasure to work with. Our friends had recommended her after she helped them buy their house in SF. She set our expectations at the right level from the start -- buying in SF is hard. She helped us figure out our budget, priorities, and neighborhoods. Each week she'd send a curated listing of properties we'd be interested in, weeding out a lot of others that had looked promising on Redfin but actually weren't (e.g., had brick foundation, a current tenant). We'd visit them on the weekends and go back with Becky on Tuesdays to the ones we liked the best. Sellers' agents all seemed to know her (and like her), which made Tuesday tours fun. Becky knows a ton about structure (she loves basements!) and renovation costs/permits, so we had a good sense of what would be involved with any particular house. She's also in the top agent network, so has access to off-market sales. She answers emails within minutes and pays attention to tiny details. She re-measured a house for us once when the listing square footage seemed suspiciously low, which helped us make a much more competitive offer. We must have exchanged several hundred emails over the four months we were looking, and we always felt like we had her full attention. We love the house we eventually bought, and the bidding and closing processes felt pretty easy since Becky was so on top of things. I couldn't recommend Becky highly enough. read more

I've now done 3 real estate transactions in the Bay Area all of which had their challenges and unique aspects so I have some perspective. Becky is the best. She knows her stuff, is super responsive and detail oriented, and a pleasure to work with. read more

We recommend Becky Layton very highly to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home in San Francisco. We loved working with her this year to buy our first home in Bernal Heights after looking all around the city. Others have already commented about how knowledgeable she is: she was able to give us more detail about neighborhoods we already were looking in and suggest places we hadn't thought of yet. When it came to making offers on houses with low list prices, she could predict the sale prices very well. Prices vary dramatically within the real estate microclimates of SF, yet Becky was always able to go over the details with us and we appreciated her quantitative approach. She also did a good job setting our expectations with each of the five offers we made, letting us know whether it was a long shot, whether she thought we'd get into the multiple counter-offer, whether we had a good chance of getting it, or not. She explained complicated concepts well and completely, and was never pushy, always on our side. Becky would really try to make sure that we got the best deal, so we let her know when we wanted to be more or less aggressive and she always listened. We also noticed her excellent reputation with other agents. Whenever we went to open houses and agents asked who was representing us, we mentioned Becky and without fail, people said "Oh, Becky's great!" When there are many, many offers on one place (16 on one place we bid on in the Mission!) having a well-known, well-respected agent can help make the difference. On top of all this, she worked with us to submit our first offer on the morning after her first ironman! I think that shows how hard she's willing to work for her clients and how available she makes herself. We couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

We're talking service here. . . I met Becky 4 years ago through mutual friends and we have seen each other here and there socially, but not until just recently did I see her in action. I have my own Residential Design business and was meeting with my husband's colleague on a house remodel in San Francisco. After meeting with my new clients I realized before we could make any decision on which projects to tackle with their remodel, we needed to speak to a Real Estate Agent. As it turns out Becky lives just up the street from this new project. I emailed Becky and asked if she could do me the favor of meeting with these homeowners to give them some sage advice. Becky immediately contacted them, and to keep the project moving, met with them the very next evening. She offered many great suggestions as to how the homeowners can make choices to increase their resale value, as well as, enjoy it while they live there. My clients are thrilled with the suggestions and are signing on the dotted line with me. Thank you Becky for your responsiveness and wonderful ideas, my clients couldn't be happier. Jill - TANGERINEdesign, Berkeley, CA read more

Heard of Becky because she came to our firm and w/ a rep from BofA So why Becky: 1.) Listens/Patience - she truly does listen to what you say and pays attention to what you are looking for. Like the details (i.e., type of kitchen). And love that she is not pushy. If you don't like anything you have seen...no worries. 2.) Strategic advice/Education - She provides strategic advice about re-sell to offers. Also, if you're first time homebuyer she walks you through the process. 3.) Makes it easy - She truly did make it an easy experience and really appreciated that esp. being so busy. Hooked me up w/ BofA loan officer and make it soo easy 4.) Open to doing a first trial period to see if the both of you are a good fit. Which I respect and like. No forms just plain 'le trust. All-in-all when I buy my next place or sell this condo will go to Becky. Tips - I was a new home buyer and learned the following: * Price range - really think about this...and recommend higher limit cuz I originally started with a lower high limit. And then, when Becky did her search certain properties obviously outside of the limit didn't come up. But when I was doing my own search I thought depending on the property i would increase my max limit. * Save time and be specific with what you want. Looking around maybe first..so you have a better idea * Get your paperwork/credit in order read more

Becky is quite a rockstar. She got to know our interests so quickly and then pounded the pavement looking at places for us, making great suggestions, and preparing itineraries so we can make the best use of our time during open houses. We had been searching for a place for months...then working with Becky we found our gem in just two months. She not only came up with suggestions but provided different strategies that we had not considered during our extensive search process. It paid off in the end with a fantastic place that we love. Beyond just searching for a home, she always made herself available to answer any questions during the entire closing process. She has even introduced us to our new neigbhorhood, which she lives in also, so we are excited to continue the relationship into a friendship. Thanks Becky! read more

Becky's the reason we own our wonderful home right now. From the very first step of finding it to the last of getting the keys, she was terrific. She is professional, detail-oriented, incredibly responsive,very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. We wouldn't go with anyone else. read more

After having difficulty finding condo, I found Becky through Yelp. She was quick to respond to my first phone call and arranged an in-person meeting a couple days later. She was well prepared with information about recent sales in the areas that I was interested in. In the weeks that followed, she provided me with a steady stream of information about new listings. On several occasions Becky met with me to tour properties. After a few months of looking, we finally found a condo that matched my requirements. Becky helped me get an offer accepted for a purchase price under asking. Becky was very helpful getting through the closing process. Overall, I think that Becky did a great job and I highly recommend her. I'm now happy be living in my new place! read more

Becky is among the real estate professionals I have come across in a long time. Beyond a very deep knowledge of the highly segmented SF real estate market, she has a variety of strenghts. Her expertise includes smart bidding strategies and a long history of successful negotiation for clients. Her long standing contacts within the broker network allow for unique insights into property availability and her an eye for detail can be invaluable. Becky is involved in the sales process from listing (or search start for buyers like me) to escrow closing. She reads all the documents and is aware of many real estate issues that regular non real estate professionals often over look. Her personality is wonderful and her enthusiasm makes the difficult real estate process far more enjoyable. read more

I cannot rave about Becky enough! We were introduced to Becky through a friend in a social setting and when we went to buy a house a few months later, we knew who to look to. Becky has tons of knowledge about buying a home in San Francisco, and if she does not have the answer right away- she will find it quickly! Buying a house is a daunting experience at times, but Becky definitely eased our worries throughout those times. She is friendly, funny, and extremely professional. She is well connected and most of all- she is just a great person to have on your side. If you are looking to buy a house in San Francisco, you could not go wrong with Becky! read more

Becky is awesome! I have known her before she entered the world of Real Estate and she has always been a rockstar. She did an outstanding job in helping me to purchase my condo 5 years ago as she is extremely on top of everything. read more

Becky sold a neighbor's home within two weeks of listing and showing. I knew there must have been some expertise given the market over the last 18 months. One meeting with Becky and we were sure that she had the expertise and drive to both assist with the sale of our home and the purchase of another. Becky's financial background, perceptiveness, candor and acumen in the local market were amazing. If you know what you want either on the buy side or the sell side, Becky will work 24x7 to assist. Very happy recent sellers & purchasers Nancy & Kris read more

I couldn't be more enthusiastic about Becky. It is easy for a real estate agent to encourage you to buy buy buy and spend more. Becky, however, guided us to make savvy decisions and never pressured us in any way. She'd obviously someone who's found her calling and delivers on the personal and business ends of her job in spades. She's found homes for several of our friends. Highly recommended. read more

I found Becky on a property she was listing, and while NOBODY calls me back when I inquired about their listings, Becky responded within hours - even though that property was no longer available. She was courteous - wished me luck in my search and offered her assistance. When I asked if she would like to represent us, Becky came to our house and pretty much did a presentation of her services and her duties. Now, I don't know about you but I 've heard enough sales pitches and empty promises in my day. Still, I was impressed at how Becky was able to focus on the needs of all 4 decision making adults -all with different needs and wants. 3 offers and 2 months later, we got our house! Not without the emotional stress and frustration of getting outbidded and having our original finance fell through on the first week of closing escrow! Without missing a beat, Becky save the day - big time! She recommended a loan consultant who also deserves FIVE stars for getting the job done FAST. Thank goodness for the Blackberry and Iphones, emails were shooting back and forth faster than the speed of light as early as 7 A.M and late as 10:00 P.M. Everyone coordinated like a beautiful orchestra and we closed escrow on time. That presentation that Becky gave us at the beginning - ALL CAME TRUE! She did everything she said she would do and more. We felt the love and care with Becky as our real estate agent. You will too..... read more

Becky is a very professional, friendly and knowledgeable real estate agent. We're clear that we wouldn't have gotten our beautiful home without her! She guided us through every step of the buying process and responded quickly and thoroughly to all of our many (!) questions. We felt very well taken care of. Becky has a very friendly and straight-forward personality which we loved (no talking around the truth). Because of that and because of her efficient and upbeat work ethic we felt like we could trust her from the very beginning! Thanks, Becky! read more

If I could give Becky six stars, I would. She made buying a property in San Francisco downright pleasurable. She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and straightforward. We worked with her for months as we searched, and she was with us every step of the way - never pressuring, always helpful. We sent her to the far corners of the city looking at properties and she never hesitated. She is very thorough and does things by the numbers - she carries a calculator in her purse to do ad hoc calculations - which made evaluating our options very clear. When working with us and other agents she has a fantastic personality - always friendly but equally willing to talk directly about the issues. After we closed on our property she continued to help us with some residual issues even though her official duties were finished. We felt cared for and would not hesitate working through Becky again on our next transaction or recommending her to our friends. read more

Becky has been the best real estate we have ever worked with. She was able to understand our needs, helping us learn and get educated to help make the best decision for us which we were comfortable with. Only after working with other real estate agents you realize how Becky is ahead of her peers. Also, she has continued to help us even after the purchase of our house and makes us feel like she is always there. read more

I highly recommend Becky as a real estate agent for both sellers and buyers. She tirelessly helped us look for properties in the city, sometimes even watching my kids as I went to open houses. She plays the San Francisco real estate game with tactical precision, knowing when to low ball, when to sweeten the deal and when to walk away. And as soon as the ink dried on our new home, Becky swung into action to sell our previous property, tapping her huge network of excellent, reliable service professionals. We got 9 offers in the first week! My husband used to work with Becky in her previous life at Andersen Consulting and PeopleSoft, so we knew she was the real deal. read more

I hired becky as my agent when I purchased a condo last year and I was extremely impressed with her service. As a first-time buyer I was anxious about the entire process but with Becky's help, the whole process went smoothly and without any pressure. Becky is personable, communicative, knowledgeable and took time to understand what i was looking for. I was particularly appreciative of how rapidly she responded to my many emails filled with new-home-buyer questions. I can't recommend Becky enough! read more