I recently bought a condo with Davis and have to say that he was absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. I came into it thinking I wanted to buy a place, but really having no idea about buying a house. He was extremely patient and helpful, explaining how everything goes and took me around to a bunch of places to help me get a sense of what I was looking for. I learned a lot about myself throughout the process, and he was very good at pointing out non-obvious things to me. After many months, I finally got a sense for what kind of place in what neighborhood I was interested in buying. I wasn't in any hurry, and Davis was very good about not pressuring me. But we began to get serious. I stopped visiting many places, and was pretty busy with my life, so I wasn't able to go to many open houses. But Davis had a great sense at that point about the type of place I was interested in, and sent me consistently solid places to check out. And when it came time to start putting in some offers, he helped research the recent comparables, so I'd have a good idea of what other similar properties went for, and could get a sense of how much I'd have to offer. I thought the whole process would have taken longer than it did, but amazingly, my second offer got accepted. After that, Davis did a good job managing the entire closing process, helping me close on time. There was an overwhelming flood of forms and things to look at, but Davis was good about flagging the important things for me, and helping guide me through that process as well. Davis helped handhold me through the entire homebuying experience, and I'm really glad that I had him there for me. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone else. read more

Davis is an amazing agent. We had the good fortune to meet him when he worked at Redfin, and in fact had tried two other agents before landing with him. Davis was available to us day and night, and even on holidays, and was nice enough to work with us in the East Bay although he was based in SF proper. We were first-time buyers, with a modest budget by Bay Area standards. It was a very competitive market (competing with multiple offers, some houses going for $100,000 over asking) but Davis helped us put together the perfect offer on the house we loved, and we got it! We actually found the house we now own the day before offers were due, and it was on a holiday. Davis put together our winning offer in a matter of hours. I really can't stress enough how impressive it was to us that we knew we could trust him to be working hard on our behalf at any time, in a moment's notice. Although he was one of their most popular agents and I'm sure he had a huge workload, the experience made us feel as though we were his only clients. I only know Davis in a professional capacity, but feel that I can trust him completely - I would recommend him to any home buyer! read more

Davis quickly understood the kinds of properties that I liked, and with his impressive knowledge of the city, suggested a selection of properties both on and off the market that helped me really understand for myself what was available--and what I liked and didn't. He guided me confidently throughout the entire purchase process, never hesitating to explain things in detail, and gave me enough information to make my own decisions--and to help navigate the bumps and problems that occurred along the way. read more

I'll start this review by stating that Davis did not end up being our agent who represented my gf and I in our newly purchased home, however I wished he was! My gf and I started our search in San Francisco but ended up buying in Oakland. Davis was knowledgeable, patient, and professional. I honestly don't know if we could have asked more from an agent. If we ever are in the market for a house in the city or have any friends looking, Davis will be the one we look up! read more

Davis was absolutely critical to my home buying process and was excellent in navigating what was an excruciating path. We had unfortunately run into many problems with the lender, but Davis provided the communication, information, and professionalism that I was lacking from my bank. From the start, Davis was helpful in searching for homes and in providing the right guidance for me to get accepted. Once that was done, he was on top of all the parties to cross the finish line. My close was extended multiple times, and Davis helped provide realistic expectations and was flexible in accommodating multiple demands from the various parties, including handling negotiations between myself and the seller. Although there were many challenging situations that put Davis in tough spots, I thought he navigated them with fluidity and a "problem-solving" attitude. He also had the resources (including his firm, ClimbSF) to help us overcome the obstacles. Moreover, he was available weekends and evenings, providing above-and-beyond service. Should that day come when I would either buy a new home, or even sell, I would surely be looking for Davis' assistance. I know that he had encompassed a level of commitment that can only define the very purpose and outstanding characteristics of a buyer's agent. read more

I met Davis and his associate (Odai Ammar) by chance and glad I did. As a first time buyer in the SF market, Davis and Odai seamlessly guided me to finding the right house. The first meeting at the Climb office was very professional and relaxing. I was particularly impressed with their respect of my patience during the process; I was not in a rush to buy and felt like they weren't looking to make a quick sale. Lets face it, in this industry relationships and initial impressions are vital to success. Davis and Odai exuded confidence, professionalism, and courtesy during every step in the process. We recently closed on a house that fit all my criteria, even though I didn't have the highest offer. I'm convinced that Davis and Odai's guidance in formulating the offer coupled with leveraging of their relationships was the singular reason for our success. I would not hesitate to recommend Davis and Odai to any prospective home-buyer in the SF market. read more

There are few people that I have worked with in any capacity of my life that I would recommend more strongly than Davis Pemstein. Buying a house is not easy. It can be crazy. Nerve-wracking. Incredibly time consuming. And, especially for first-time buyers, it can be extremely intimidating. That's where Davis comes in. He worked tirelessly every step of the way to ensure that we found a place that we loved. Vetted homes for us to look at based on what he thought we'd like. Was realistic with us in terms of what we could afford. Arranged showings for us at the drop of a hat. Was our emotional counsel us through the offer process. Went out of his way to encourage the listing agent to select us amid the several offers submitted. And checked in every step of the way to ensure a smooth close. It's one thing to have an agent that helps you through the logistics of finding a place and facilitates a transaction. It's an entirely different thing altogether when you're working with an agent that has your back. That understands the emotional rollercoaster of buying a house in SF. Who says that he'll be there at any time to answer any questions or address any concerns - and actually means it. Who's genuinely as excited as you are when he calls to tell you that your offer was accepted. Davis is all of these things and more. We absolutely would not be in our new place without his diligence, his patience, and his hard work. So do yourself a favor, and let him help you find your dream home. Just be sure that you're ready for a response when you email or text him, because it'll be there almost before you hit "send." read more

Davis is an extremely knowledgeable, genuine and dedicated agent. This guy knows his stuff, is always available, and really listens to the needs of his clients. I had an awesome experience buying my first home with him. I would absolutely recommend Davis to anyone looking to buy in San Francisco. Such a pleasure! read more

Davis was the perfect agent for me to work with to buy my first property in San Francisco. He's extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, especially SOMA, Mission Bay, Dogpatch and Potrero and guided me to view some great properties and steered me away from ones that wouldn't suit me. Besides his knowledge of the area and what's available, he was also very helpful hand-holding me through the offer and closing process. He is professional, friendly and I was happy to have him on my side during this stressful, but fruitful, process. I'll definitely work with him again in the future and recommend him to others. read more

Davis was great to work with! Very knowledgeable and patient, he did a good job of navigating me through the waters of home buying. Highly recommended. read more

Davis has an impeccable reputation for a good reason - he's the best there is. He coached us purchase our first home and walked us through the process every step of the way. We found his knowledge of the market to be spot-on. Even in hyper-competitive San Francisco, we were able leverage his expertise and offer strategy to find a house in a prime location for well below the market $/sq ft. We've heard of horror stories of people putting in as many as 12 offers before they were able to win. With Davis, it only took 2. Time and time again, he went the extra mile to make sure our concerns were met. He was also incredibly responsive. It was rare that he would ever respond more than a few minutes after we contacted him and usually his response was "don't worry" I'll handle it - and he always did! I give my highest of recommendations to this guy. If you're going to buy in SF, you gotta go with Davis. read more

Davis helped us purchase our place in San Francisco. Having recently moved to the bay his knowledge and friendly down to earth demeanor proved invaluable as he educated us on the different areas of the city. Davis worked hard, smart (and often late) ensuring our offer was accepted in what was at the time a highly competitive (read ridiculous) market... Davis genuinely put our interests first and was both patient and highly encouraging of our desire not to settle for anything other than the perfect home for us. #customerforlife read more

We bought our first house in San Francisco, and it took us a while to find the right one. Davis was with us from the beginning, and supported us from putting in our first bid (which didn't convert) to closing on our house. We really appreciated his patience, honesty and knowledge about the market. Would definitely recommend him!! read more

Davis was our realtor in our quest to look for a house in San Francisco. He is extremely patient and always looks out for you. He is not pushy at all and gives an honest judgement about the house in question. We made couple of offers with him, and he was able to get our accepted where we were competing with cash offers. He understands the SF market really well. Will definitely recommend him!! read more

Davis is an excellent Realtor! He truly cares about his clients from start to finish. Davis is an experienced and knowledgeable professional who delivers excellent services not only to his clients but to those he works with; banks, title companies and appraisers. I highly recommend Davis for all your real estate purchase needs. With 24-years in the business I can confidently endorse Davis ... he is the Realtor that you want on your side!!!! read more

Davis just helped me and my husband buy our first home in San Francisco. Quite literally I don't think we could have done it without him. He was realistic about where the market was at but we never felt pressure to go above our price range. During the house hunt stage I found him to be very informed about the market and prompt in answering any questions. He helped us get all our ducks in a row so that when we did find a place we fell in love with we were ready to make a quick, competitive offer. Once our offer was accepted Davis kicked it up a notch. It was a tricky property (a TIC that had recently gone through a lot split and needed new documents drawn up) and in the hands of a lesser agent it could have dragged on a long time. Davis was extremely proactive in keeping on top of all parties - and there were a LOT of parties - the bank, the lawyers, the selling agent and the agent for the buyer of the other TIC - to reach consensus and get the TIC agreement drawn up quickly. Davis kept us updated so we were never left wondering what was going on. Then the escrow agent made several mistakes, delaying closing. Apparently this is almost unheard of, to the point where the escrow agent apologized profusely and refunded his fee. But Davis took it all in stride and made sure we were minimally impacted by arranging with the seller to let our contractors begin work so we could keep to the original schedule. Davis turned what could have been an immensely stressful process (and probably was, for him!) into a mere inconvenience. He was on top of every situation, and everything he said he would do, he did in an unfailingly professional and efficient manner. If everyone involved in the sale had been a Davis things would have gone a lot smoother! But failing that, I'm incredibly glad we had him in our corner. We could afford to have everyone else make mistakes because Davis never did. My husband and I could not be happier with Davis. He was a tireless advocate for us these past few months and he has our absolute highest recommendation. read more

My experience working with Davis was outstanding. This was the second time we've worked together; the first time was to purchase my loft when he was at Redfin and this time was to sell it with Climb. Davis is professional, very knowledgable of SF real estate, diligent, and responds quickly to my texts, emails, and phone calls. He was always available, including nights and weekends, and went above and beyond compared to other realtors I've worked with. Davis even took care of arranging movers to store my furniture while I was unavailable. He was a proactive representative on my behalf when I was out of town; he kept me well informed from beginning to end. Having Davis on your team is not only like having a realtor, it's also like having a project manager throughout the whole process. He made the process less stressful for me. It was a pleasure working with Davis and I'd recommend working with him without hesitation. read more

To start, Davis is awesome, and made the process of buying my first home as easy as it gets. I ran into Davis by chance, at a time when I wasn't even looking for an agent yet (nor did I know where to start), and I'm so glad we met. He walked me through every step, and educated me on both the buying process and the conditions of the market (a crazy market at that). He was extremely professional from start to finish, and was diligent in following up on every action item. No question was left unanswered, no opportunities missed. He was proactive in addressing questions I hadn't even asked yet, and I appreciated the constant communication. He also knew what questions I should ask myself for each home, giving me a better perspective and avoiding the dreaded buyer's remorse. I'm now about to close on a wonderful property that Davis found for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled. While buying in this market can feel like a roller coaster ride, he kept me on course and landed me a dream home! I don't know how he can provide this level of outstanding service to multiple clients at once, but somehow he manages it. I would recommend Davis in a heartbeat, and if he's still taking clients here in 5-7 years, he's the one I'll call! read more

Davis has helped us buy two places in SF area. He is knowledgeable about real estate within bay area and always think about stuff from our perspective. He is also very patient with every concern we have and resolve them timely. He has been like a good friend who we can really rely on. I think highly of him and strongly recommend. read more

We met Davis at an open house he was hosting. Right away we knew we wanted to work with him. When we became earnest in our home search a couple of weeks later, he set up an in home meeting right away. Davis did not disappoint! Throughout the entire experience, he was responsive, reliable, and diligent. When we finally found "the one," he went above and beyond to help us get our home. On a side note, he's also great with kids, our 4 year old loved him! read more

We cannot speak more highly of Davis -- he is a class act, the real deal. Extremely knowledgable about the home buying (and selling) process, works tirelessly on behalf of his clients, and all around just a great guy. We were lucky to meet Davis at an open house one day when he was stepping in for the listing agent. We started chatting about the housing market, and almost immediately my husband and I knew that we wanted to work with him. We just purchased our first home, so we were very new to the whole process, and he walked us through every step of the way. He's very knowledgeable and well-connected in the SF market, and gave us valuable tips and recommendations without being pushy. But most importantly, he quickly came to understand what we were looking for, and could tell when we weren't totally in love with a place. Without a doubt he had our best interests in mind, and making sure we closed on our dream home was his highest priority. We have recommended Davis to everyone we know who is beginning the process, and we'll continue to do it for years to come. read more

Davis was wonderful! My boyfriend and I were looking for a first home and were pretty clueless as to how we should go about the process. We started working with Davis and the process became easier. He educated us on how the market works, helped us find the pros and cons of properties, and steered us clear of some serious buyer's remorse. The day we had planned on making an offer on one of the condos, Davis advised us to stop by another listing that was not up yet. Once we did we fell in love with it and it became the new standard of our dream home. We ended up not making an offer on the original condo. We looked at other homes, but eventually we made an offer on the home Davis found for us. Today we received the keys for our new home. We are extremely excited and have Davis to thank for this wonderful find! read more

Davis is absolutely amazing! He helped us purchase our first home and guided us along the process every step of the way. We always knew where we were in the process and what to expect next. His masterful knowledge of the market was key in setting our strategy to land our home. Davis also helped us sell a piece of property that took over 6 months to close. He was patient and helpful throughout the entire process. We were living on the east coast so Davis handled everything. From multiple appraisals, working with the city to navigate red tape, to even coordinating with my renters to find time for appointments. Davis always goes above and beyond and then some! He makes you feel like you are a VIP client. We can't wait to work with him again. read more

Thank you David, you made the purchase of my apartment in SF fun and easy. Always in top o everything. Thank you for the right advice and to help me in finding a home :). You are the best. read more

We had the best experience with Davis. He's extremely organized and personable and knows everything about the SF real estate market. He quickly learned what we were looking for and found several homes that we were interested in. He also was able to advise us as to neighborhoods to check out, how to read disclosures, and what renovations would be needed to fix the foundation etc. A few weeks into our search, my friends and family started remarking how knowledgeable I was about the housing market, which was all because of Davis's teachings. We interacted with a few other realtors during our housing search and Davis was our favorite by far. One of the best things was that he adapted to our style and expectations, which in turn adapted during the duration of our housing search. He let us take as long as we wanted checking out a home, but also--when we had to get back to work--took us through quickly pointing out everything we needed to know. He was efficient but not pushy or controlling, and empowered us to find our perfect home. We highly recommend contacting Davis if looking to purchase a home in SF. read more

Davis is awesome. My husband and I just completed our 2nd transaction with him, and I am stoked we have him in our corner. Not only is he a fun guy to be around, but he knows the SF market extremely well and has seen it all when it comes to real estate transactions, which is a big deal when things don't go perfectly. We had an issue with our most recent transaction (not his fault) and he worked around the clock to make sure everything closed as on time as possible and with minimal hassle to us, which I VERY much appreciated. He's honest with his opinions, detail-oriented, responsive, down-to-earth, super patient and very professional, and I can't recommend him enough. Don't hesitate to go with him as your agent - he's fantastic. read more

This is my second time in less than 5 years to use Davis. The first time was as a buyer and this time was as a seller. I have used other realtors in the past both years ago in California and in other states and none have ever risen to and exceeded the loftiest of expectations until I worked with Davis. He is dedicated, proptly responsive and comes with a wealth of experience that will just about guarantee the best success for whatever transaction you enter. Some realtors may be as good as Davis, but I doubt any are better. read more

My wife and I just purchased our first home thanks to Davis, and we could not be happier with the result! We were definitely the more challenging client, with unique requirements that make a Realtor's job extra tough...especially in San Francisco! He was patient, determined, and creative along the way. We always felt like we were in good hands. read more

Davis helped me by my house. He was very professional. To the point. Proactive. Great agent to work with. Definitely recommend.

My husband and I worked with Davis who found us our dream home. He has a great personality and really listens to what you want. He came with us numerous times to look at open houses to better understand what was really important to us and what we really want. After every viewing, we extensively discussed the pros and cons of the home and he helped manage our expectations throughout the process. Davis was readily available to us throughout the buying process and went above and beyond as a realtor. I highly recommend him and without hesitation would use him again for our future home purchases. He is an excellent realtor and a very down to earth and wonderful person. read more

I recently purchased my first home with Davis - no small task in this crazy San Francisco market! Davis is the complete package: he's a real estate and market expert, he'll explain the process while managing expectations along the way, he knows when you need a pep talk or a reality check and he's an all around great guy from start to finish (even if that whole process takes a couple years)! Without hesitation, I'd recommend Davis to anyone looking for a top notch real estate agent. read more

Davis Pemstein, an agent of Paragon Real Estate, sold my house over the asking price for cash! On top of that he worked diligently to find the perfect house for me to buy. I was impressed by so many things about Davis...his knowledge of the real estate market in so many neighborhoods, his up front explanation of his commission, his patience with my endless questions and concerns, his determination to get me the best possible price on my house and the lowest possible price on the house I bought, his MANY contacts with cleaners, movers, fix-it handy-persons, and contractors. He is a respectful person and a great listener. He is professional, kind, thoughtful, generous, and gracious. I could not have been more pleased that I ran into Davis quite by accident while I was considering the sale of my house. He will not disappoint! By the time I had one house sold and one house bought, I considered Davis to be not only my agent but my friend. He even made friends with my dog! read more