Lauren was so helpful in helping us purchase a home for the first time! As first time buyers, the…read moreprocess was daunting and completely foreign to us, but Lauren explained everything with clarity and patience, and provided us with all the tools and resources we needed to be successful. In this market you have to be nimble, and Lauren was incredibly responsive and available when we needed her. It was so reassuring to work with such a dedicated agent. What was really helpful was how well Lauren understood the market and her help with valuing listings. When it came time to submit an offer, she was so engaged and active in the negotiation and helped us get into contract on the first offer!

Lauren Neuschel handled the purchase of my Potrero Hill condo and she was excellent. A problem came…read moreup mid-transaction that could have delayed the closing but she worked to get it resolved and we stayed on schedule. The details were handled before I asked. She answered fast, provided candor, and didn't sugarcoat things. I would work with her again

This is a cross posting / summary version of the review I wrote for Laus Investment Group, which is…read morethe same group of people as Good Earth Realty (I rented 777 5th Ave, "Good Earth Realty" advertising sign was on the building and "Laus Investment Group" was on the lease). I sincerely hope that you are reading this review BEFORE signing a lease. Based on my experience, the people involved in this business are at best grossly incompetent and at worst purposely manipulative and irresponsible. When my roommate and I moved in, nothing was cleaned, a lot of things were broken, and there was even a dirty ladder left in the room (see photos). Long story short, no one answered the phone number on the lease, Laura Costello (the leasing agent) blamed Kennan Lau (the landlords' son), Kennan blamed Laura, and the landlords did not answer my calls or emails until I threatened to break the lease and sent certified mail of details of the issues with the place. As an aside, Laura said the landlords are very old and don't use email, but turns out the landlords were plenty fine at using email, at least when they wanted money from us: one month when our rent hadn't arrived in their bank account by the second to last day of the month, they emailed us asking about it. My overall impression of Ms. Lau (one of the landlords who became the main point of contact) is that she is very manipulative and stingy. I'll highlight two of the many exchanges we had: - When we first moved in, the apartment was so filthy. We weren't able to get in touch with Ms. Lau until the 3rd day (due to the whole Laura-Kennan blame game) and when we finally got in touch with her, she said that her cleaning lady was too busy to come clean due to COVID-19 increasing demand for cleaning. This was a ridiculous excuse as we know that there was no one occupying the unit for at least 3 weeks before we moved in based on when we viewed the apartment, and it was frustrating that she still didn't prioritize the cleaning. I asked her if we could find our own cleaner and get reimbursed, and she gave us a budget of $80. There is no legitimate cleaner who would clean 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen for $80!!! We eventually haggled to $150 and that amount only covered the kitchen and the bathroom. - We were given only one set of keys for two people on the lease. When I pointed this out to her she said "you can just make a copy" and when I asked her if she would reimburse us for it she answered "it's not a big deal, just do it yourself." The missing set of keys was one of the smallest problems compared to everything else so I let this go, but I think this exchange sheds some light onto how she does business. Time skip to the end of our lease: trying to get our security deposit back. We took photos and videos of the whole place when we moved in so that we couldn't be blamed for any damages that already existed. Ms. Lau tried to blame us for floor scratches, missing curtains, chipped paint, and other damages that already existed when we moved in. I tried to reason with her, showing her the initial condition photos and videos that I took to prove that we did not cause the issues, and then she said, "Look, there's no point in fighting about these details, just tell me how much you think is reasonable for you to pay." After we settled on a number, she found a different way to withhold a lot of the security deposit: a whole years' worth of shared utility bills, and she said she would "waive" the damages fee as if she were being super generous. No one ever billed us while the lease was ongoing, and the shared bills were calculated to be split among the number of occupied units rather than the total number units in the building even though the garbage and shared PG&E would be the same total amount no matter how many units are occupied. With only half of the total units occupied, our portion was insanely expensive. Tldr: Only rent with Laus Investment Group if you are ok with losing your security deposit and paying ridiculous amounts of your time, money, and effort dealing with people!

Sell your building on 4th and balboa so the neighborhood blight gets better…read more Units have been vacant for 10+ years with no signs of even showing to renters. Hopefully the city starts fining you.

Samantha Huang has been a great addition to my family's happiness and achievements…read more Thanks to Samantha I was able to close on my first dream home last month in the Silver Terrace neighborhood; in San Francisco, after looking for months on the market, and I still can't believe it, our offer won and she delivered! With a uprise competitive market with numerous offers on the table, it was very competitive. My family has also closed multiple properties under Samantha Huang in San Francisco. Our plans are to continue in the near future because of a positive experience and knowledgeable information she provided. Samantha is a gem; one of the most honest, efficient, hard working, helpful, reliable and experienced realtor my family and I encountered over the years of being in the real estate market. We put full faith in Samantha for many reasons such as (honesty, bilingual, efficient, knowledgeable, and well experienced, she also exceeded all our expectations). Her work ethic is unmatched and is impromptu when it comes to delivering for her clients'. She gives honest feedback and understands how important it is for you to purchase something worthy of your needs. Anyone who is looking for a good experience with purchasing a property with honest intentions of wanting the best for her client; I would highly recommend Samantha Huang. 11/10 if I could rate her. She is a winner and you won't regret or have doubts when working with her. She is truly the best in the business. I am confident you will receive the same experience. We are forever grateful for the experience to work with Samantha. -Johnson T & Family.

Samantha and her team for the job done for us!…read more Before any referrals, by chance we met Samantha at an open house while we were in our window shopping phase. We were impressed with her approachability and professionalism. It crossed our mind to work with her as our exclusive buying agent then. Later, we found out several of our friends also successfully bought with Samantha in San Francisco so we decided to reach out. The process was simple, we met on a zoom call and shared what our preferences and deal breakers were. Four months later and we closed in the sunset district! We never felt pressured and Samantha kept us positive and kept us engaged as the market competitiveness can be disheartening at times.

Janice was extremely helpful with assisting with my grandmothers estate in San Francisco. We had…read moreinherited it but didn't know what to do. She presented options, gave us personal as well as professional insight and made sure we were comfortable in our choices. When all was said and done, we walked away pleasantly surprised and more than happy with the services rendered. I can heartily recommend her

Janice Lee - Highly Recommended Realtor This is my first…read moretime writing a review about a realtor -- or anyone, really. I worked with Janice Lee and had a great experience. She's professional, calm, and never pushy. Janice offers thoughtful suggestions and knows how to negotiate effectively without any pressure. What I appreciated most is that she respects your independence -- she doesn't try to babysit you. She'll give clear advice, encourage you to visit open houses on your own, and once you find something you like, she'll step in and do her best to make it happen. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and experienced realtor who truly looks out for your best interests. -- Leung

Simon got me the ideal house for my parents in Oakland. Close, but not too close. Super crazy…read moremarket now but he knew what to put the offer in to get the deal done. He was always willing to drive to the east bay and was quick and responsive. Highly recommend.

And after a little over 13 years, the round trip is finished!…read more Simon helped me sell my condo in downtown SF in a tough market environment. He gave me great advice on how to prepare the unit to stand out from other available properties, and gave a white glove experience during the sale process, handling marketing, open houses, and discussions with interested parties. Thanks to Simon, I was able to enter escrow quickly with a favorable offer and get a sale done on the timeline I discussed with him. I'd recommend Simon for anyone who'd like to make sure their agent is aware of how the market is evolving in real estate and has significant experience locally in SF. If and when I ever buy again in SF, I'll make sure Simon's helping me to get the right property for my larger family needs now.

Danielle and her team are amazing. She helped us through both selling our Potrero house and buying…read moreour new house in Noe, and there were SO many moving pieces along the way. She was always available, super responsive, and an incredibly valuable co-pilot throughout the whole journey. When it came to preparing our house for sale, as well as our pricing strategy, her team and network added so much value -- ultimately resulting in an incredible offer that was $1.4M over asking. On the flip side, when she helped us buy our new home in Noe Valley, it was a total nail-biter with multiple offers and rounds of negotiation. In the end, we won because of Danielle's long-term relationships and experience. She has her finger on the pulse of the SF market, she'll tell you what she really thinks, and most importantly, she's just a real, authentic person who you genuinely trust to have your back. We couldn't recommend her more.

Always selling beautiful homes in our Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco…read more Home quality offerings, videos, photography and staging are stellar. In an extremely competitive San Francisco real estate market where buyers are acquiring $1 million above listing prices means having either a buyers or sellers agent is critical in having the hyper local neighborhood real estate expertise, insights, marketing, deep knowledge of local market value.

Very disappointing experience working with Lynette Douangvongsa for a condo showing. She came…read moreacross disengaged, dismissive, and rushed throughout the entire interaction, even when I was simply asking basic follow-up questions about the property. I requested an application in person during the showing and was told it would be sent to me, but neither my follow-up text nor my partner's email received any response. Two days later, she suddenly claimed they were moving forward with other applicants because they had received other applications first -- despite the fact that I had already asked for an application at the showing itself. The lack of communication and overall unprofessionalism was frustrating and a waste of time. I would caution others to be prepared for poor follow-through and dismissive treatment.

Skybox Realty has helped us find tenants for the past couple of years. Lynette and her team were…read moreextremely professional, responsive and reliable. Their expertise, attention to detail, and dedication made a complex process, from marketing the property, screening high-quality tenants, showing the property, to arranging tenants move in, feel smooth and seamless . For a landlord looking for peace of mind and a team that goes above and beyond, we highly recommend Lynette and her team from Skybox Realty.

5 stars for Myoko! She was wonderfully helpful and responsive and I KNOW I would not have secured…read morethis beautiful apartment without her help. 4 stars overall because the brokerage fee was charged to the tenant (should be the property owner) and I had to pay 1 month rent, security deposit, and brokerage fee via wire transfer (which also costs money) BEFORE the owner approved my application. Kind of weird, but it worked out for me. Also, the person showing the apartment didn't really know anything about the unit.

This place is a scam…read more They charge insane "broker fees" that are over 1 months rent ($5500+) but don't know anything about the property and the fee is whatever they can get away with. When we toured the apartment it didnt even have electricity, AND the listing falsely said it included garage parking. Dont rent from them. They will try to exploit you as much as possible.

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

After relocating to Washington, we worked with Kevin and his team to sell our condo in NoPa -- and…read morewe couldn't be more grateful. We were introduced to him through a close friend who had worked with him before, and I can see why they recommended Kevin's team. Kevin is highly organized, ambitious, and one of the hardest-working people we've ever met. From the start, he came to us with a clear vision: make thoughtful improvements to maximize appeal to buyers. He handled the entire process seamlessly, managing every detail and going above and beyond to keep expectations aligned every step of the way. If you're buying or selling in San Francisco, we'd recommend Kevin without hesitation. He truly puts his heart into his work.

Aaron and team were great from start to finish! We started during the slow season and they told up…read moreto be patient and we would find our dream place! Sure enough a few months later things started to pop up and Aaron was able to work his magic and get us positioned to win our offer! We are so excited to be in our new place! Thank you,

Michael and Aaron were absolutely top notch. I was blown away by their presentation when it came…read moretime to sell my place in San Francisco. I had spoken with a few other agents beforehand who didn't seem very enthusiastic, but Michael and Aaron came in with energy, preparation, and a clear strategy. They gave amazing recommendations on what upgrades and fixes would actually make a difference before listing. Even better, they helped coordinate the work and got everything done quickly, within budget, and exactly as promised. I also worked with them to purchase another property outside the city, and that experience was just as smooth. Professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the process. I'd absolutely recommend Michael and Aaron if you're buying or selling in the Bay Area.