I just started working with Elevation and it's been night and day as compared to my previous experience with a Real Estate Agent. They took the time to walk me through all the logistics so I understood the process, what it would be like working with them, and took the time to understand what I'm looking for and my timing to create the best experience. I'm genuinely thrilled so far and can't wait to continue working along side them to find the right home for me and my family. read more

I can't recommend Eddie enough! He is incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable, not to mention he got us a really great price when he sold our house as part of a tricky deal. If you want to hear the whole, long story, read on... My wife and I started working with him in early 2016 because we wanted to sell our apartment in Hayes Valley and move into a bigger place. Eddie gave us his presentation, got the paperwork ready, and even helped us in our search for a rental property. After a few months, my wife and I couldn't find a new place that we liked and was affordable (typical SF), and we decided to stay in our apartment. Eddie was super classy and didn't skip a beat and just said that we should keep him in kind when we did decide to sell. Fast forward to 2018 my wife and I started to think about moving again. I met with Eddie to discuss our options. Our TIC was soon to become eligible for expedited condo conversion, so he advised us to wait for the conversion. He also gave us referrals to folks who could help out with the process plus gave us some ideas on how to deal with some of the trickier known code violations in the building. In early 2019, we kicked off the conversion process and things were going great...until the pandemic hit. We were midway through correcting code violations when everything came to a halt. Meanwhile, my wife was there months pregnant, and it was suddenly very important for us to get some more space. So in July 2020, we moved to Sacramento. This is when Eddie came to the rescue! Since we were on the home stretch of the conversion, he told us we could list as a TIC while closing as a condo (saving us the pain and expense of a refi). We had left the unit vacant, so we just mailed him a key, and he arranged everything--painters, flooring touch-ups, plus staging, photos, etc. All we did was write checks. His pricing strategy was spot on and pretty much yielded our perfect scenario (multiple offers and a great price). The unit was under contract in two weeks despite SF having a glut of apartments listed. We weren't done, though... Due to the pandemic, the city was processing the conversion much more slowly than normal. So Eddie helped us navigate through this final stage with the city, all the while managing grumpy buyers and their antsy loan officer when we ultimately closed two plus months later than planned. It was an absolute mess, but Eddie really pulled us through. And this was while we were taking care of a newborn, so I can't stress enough how great it was to have him driving the process! I would work with Eddie again in a heartbeat! read more

Hayley is A-MAZ-ING! Eddie & Hayley came highly recommended by multiple good friends. My husband and I came into the first time home buying process with guns blazing and she didn't miss a beat. We walked through their working together presentation & put in a bid on our first house on the same day. She did a house walkthrough with us and pointed out all of the things we should take note of and what our options could be. Hayley & Eddie walked us carefully through disclosures - pointing out exactly what each packet contained and what we needed to pay attention to. They are deeply connected and come back with a clear outline of the sellers expectations and what we should be coming in at to be competitive. They gracefully coordinate between the lender (Sean Herrero) & the seller in a way that you feel very informed, yet not overwhelmed. Hayley came to our signing and we did a final walkthrough of the house together. She helped us test cars in the garage and measure rooms. Honestly, extremely nice people who were an absolutely pleasure to work with. read more

Eddie O'Sullivan - Elevation Real Estate - First time homeowners! Thanks Hayley & Eddie! - Real Estate Services Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eddie and Hayley were total professionals and a pleasure to work with throughout my whole house-hunting process. Most people know how challenging of a market San Francisco is, but Eddie and Hayley promised that they would work hard to ensure that we found the perfect place for me to live. Here we are, almost one year later, and I have to say that Eddie and Hayley lived up to their promise. I just moved into my new dream home in my favorite neighborhood of San Francisco and could not be happier! Eddie and Hayley were both fast communicators and very attentive to my needs. They learned very quickly what I was looking for and due to their connection with the Top Agent Network, we had access to listings that regular agents do not. Closing was fast, painless, and I could not be happier. My parents are most likely moving to the West Coast in about a year and we will definitely be working with Eddie and Hayley again for any of our real estate needs - thank you! read more

Aashiyana Shroff is extremely disrespectful and degrading! Questioned my employment because I'm moving up for a new job, saying she wasn't sure I was going to be employed in a year's time, and questioned my fiancé's job credibility because he works for his family's practice, calling his job "dodgy". So disrespectful, terrible customer-facing service. She could have been more tactful in relaying that they had concerns instead of being so unprofessional. read more

Eddie guided us through a 1031 exchange for an investment property and we couldn't have been in better hands. From selling our old place to purchasing the new one, we were kept up to date, given expert advice and closed on time without any hiccups. What more could you ask for? read more

We worked with Eddie, Hayley & Natasha to find our first house. They were accommodating to our schedule and preferences, knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, and eager to get us moving. We ended up looking at 50+ open houses and they had a great sense for what to put in front of us and what to recommend against. On the trips Hayley's questions were always insightful, whenever we went out without her we definitely felt a bit behind the curve on what to look out for. When we got into contract, they worked like madmen to make it happen. The team was always immediate in response and on top of the what was needed next. They were proactive, meeting with our lender to gameplan and various other parties so that nothing was a surprise. Eddie stepped in to play multiple roles since (of course!) we went into contract right when Hayley was going out on vacation (as is her luck). Eddie provided (and continues to) loads of advice on what type of work we should consider, the scope and urgency, and who to get in touch with. read more

Eddie knows everything about San Francisco real estate! Trust me, we tested his knowledge many times - looking at homes in almost every neighborhood, dozens upon dozens - and he always just knows what's up, from city zoning laws to why that wall in the garage is crumbling in that very particular way. Hayley is in it to win it - she was on our side, fighting for us in every knockout round we got into. She knew our style, could predict which houses we'd love and what we'd hate about the ones she thought we'd almost love. Together, they're a dynamic duo - a powerhouse team. They comforted us when we lost the bid on the first place we fell in love with. They talked us out of the place we thought we could fix up that was in terrible repair and might actually fall down (who knew!) without major-massive renovations. They provided a reality check when we wanted to go for a place that was going to go way outside our budget, and then happily wrote the offer for it when we wanted to give it a try anyway. (They were right, we didn't get that one). They helped us stay focused, but didn't let us get overwhelmed. Eddie & Hayley reassured us so many times that this was a process, and that we'd find the just-right house if we stuck with it and didn't settle for something we weren't in love with. Happy ending - we found a home we're in love with! It took seven months, but we're in the home that is perfect for us, and Eddie & Hayley were with us every step of the way, from that first "so-what're-you-looking-for" interview to signing the mortgage papers... ...And they're STILL helping us navigate the process of minor home repairs and moving logistics and pest control, etc. Truly, everything Eddie and Hayley have done for us has been wildly above and beyond our expectations. They're A+ realtors, and maybe more importantly, they're great people! read more

I really feel like I lucked out with Eddie. He was actually referred to me by my mortgage broker (David Devlin), who was referred to me by my financial advisor (Jackie Kleinman). It seemed too easy, but boy am I glad I worked with him. Not only has Eddie helped me get the house of my dreams in an incredibly tough market, but he was also by my side through the entire buying process, including a long conference call on Christmas Eve as I signed the papers. There were a few complications that were outside of our control, but with Eddie on my side, I could trust him to have my back and help minimize my stress (especially reviewing all the docs!). In fact, when I talk to others about what they went through, I marvel at how easy my purchase was. I cannot recommend Eddie more. He also has a strong network throughout the city, and can "read" situations perfectly. I almost felt bad for the sellers- Eddie was so good, I could see their realtor's weaknesses, and I was so glad Eddie was on my side. San Francisco is the market where you have to have the best to compete, and Eddie/David/Jackie are my "A+ team". read more

Eddie has been a trusted advisor for more than a decade. He helped us buy our first house in SF in 2007. Eddie recently sold that house for us, ten years later. We are currently working with him to find and investment property in the city. Eddie and his team (Hayley and Natasha) are super knowledgeable and professional, not to mention pleasant and service oriented. I can't recommend The Eddie O'Sullivan Group highly enough. read more

Some friends of ours recommended Eddie to us to help us with buying our first home in SF after he helped them buy theirs. We knew the process was going to be daunting in the highly competitive SF market, but we were so glad to have chosen Eddie and Hayley (Eddie's assistant) to help us with the process. Eddie is super knowledge about the local real estate market, friendly and easy to work with and always accessible to answer questions (especially helpful for first-time buyers like us). He and Hayley helped us explore different neighborhoods that we hadn't considered and we never ever felt like he was trying to push us into anything, he always acted as a guide, seeming to really want to us to find a place that was perfect for us, which we found in the end. It did take us seven offers, but he was reassuring to the end, even when we were loosing hope. But where Eddie really shines is his knowledge of the construction of houses and his ability to explain what is worth worrying about and what's not. I found this invaluable, especially after reading many disclosures and not being sure what was important and what wasn't. He also has lots of contacts in the Bay Area so can help with finding help to do any type of remodeling or fixing jobs once you buy your house. If you're looking for a relator in the Bay Area, I'd definitely recommend Eddie. read more

I recently sold a property on Russian Hill, Through Eddie O'Sullivan and I am extremely pleased with the complete process. Eddie was professional and brilliant. The deal was complicated with multiple parties and difficulties and throughout the process Eddie was superb. I also love the fact he was very tech savvy with fast response to Emails, txt's. Docusign and ensuring all the boxes were ticked without problem. Eddie made the process almost seamless. Eddie, and his tireless assistant (Natasha) always worked on my behalf. I would without hesitation work with Eddie again. read more

Be warned. Eddie may get you a boat load for your house. But if you're a buyer he will post a before and after photo of your place, brag about the $500k ROI on the staging and add the sale price and then send it to all your neighbors. Feels pretty terrible getting that in the mail three days after moving in. Invasion of privacy and without tact. Use an agent with some integrity. read more

If there is one thing that is true, it is that buying a house in this market in San Francisco is generally impossible and a heart wrenching experience. Unless you have a suitcase of $3M in small bills that you can show up with at an open house -and even then you'll have 3 other people to bid against. But, Eddie guided us to successfully do the impossible - buying a single family house in one of the coveted inner neighborhoods of SF. He stuck through it with us for 9 months, 4 unsuccessful offers (which is BTW, 2-3 less on average than any one we have talked to who has bought a single family in San Francisco recently) - including a seller who decided not to sell post-offer - and worked his magic on the house to get us the house we eventually bought. I don't know all the behind the scenes drama but I know he made a full court press to get us this house and we probably wouldn't have gotten it with any other realtor. And he stuck through the whole closing process with us too. Other things to know: 1. He knows everyone - which is what you want in a realtor. In addition, when we went to open houses, listing agents would ask us who our realtor was and we'd say Eddie O' and they would say "oh, he's a great agent." 2. He knows and has seen everything related to real estate in San Francisco. He can answer any question and recommend someone for any need you might have (ex. insurance agents, contractors, house cleaners, etc). 3. He NEVER gets depressed about the situation (even after spending some of his Thanksgiving long weekend dealing with a difficult seller). So we'd definitely recommend Eddie - and we have! read more

Eddie did an awesome job walking me through buying my first home in San Francisco. When trying to get a head in such an insane real estate market as San Francisco it really helps to have a realtor like Eddie on your side to help navigate the craziness. I Would 100% recommend him to anyone considering the impossible task of buying real estate in San Francisco and the Bay Area in general. read more

If you need a real estate agent, look no further than Eddie O'Sullivan. This guy is amazing! He educated us on the San Francisco market and shared his experience & expertise to help us become savvy buyers. We will never use anyone else. His expert knowledge of construction, building codes, remodeling strategies etc... helped us avoid homes with shoddy workmanship or at least know what would be involved if we did purchase a particular house. We ended up buying a great place in the Sunset. Eddie never put any pressure on us and it was a very positive experience working with him. Save yourself a lot of stress and call Eddie first. read more

I really like Eddie and enjoy working with him. He has really good working relationships with many other area realtors, and many great contacts in related industries. He knows the market really well and is a top notch guy. read more

Eddie O'Sullivan and Hayley Kerstein went above and beyond to help us find a condo in San Francisco. We had been actively looking with agents for at least a year and a half. Frustrated and demoralized by the frenzied and irrational market, we took a break for a few months. During our time looking, we had met Eddie at an open house. He was informative, positive and encouraging. After our hiatus, we decided to meet with him and his team. After considerable discussion -- questions that were thought-provoking, insights into market factors, education about city regulations and history lessons - he and Hayley immediately got to work on our search. What was really awesome was how responsive and on-top of it they were for us. Hayley introduced areas of the city we hadn't considered and we were thrilled. She would always make the time to show us places no matter what she had pressing...even meeting up with us on her way to the airport for Thanksgiving. She would arrange meetings with inspectors, contractors, anyone...at the drop of a hat. Then, when it came time to make an offer, they presented us with strategic options and gave us their opinion. Our previous experience with agents was that their "guidance" consisted of merely throwing the offer question back at us..."what are you willing to pay?" This was such a welcomed relief and gave us extraordinary confidence. After our purchase, they stayed close --- Natasha shepherded the final process every step of the way making the closing steps so easy to manage - and Hayley and Eddie made recommendations on contractors for remodeling and also design suggestions. I think one of many things that makes Eddie, his team and his clients successful is his relationships. He is one of the most genuinely kind, good-natured, friendly people we know. And this is such a plus when it comes to gathering good intelligence on a property/area, enlisting inspectors last minute and building rapport with the selling agents. Plus, it was fun to go to open houses and see his colleagues so happy to see him. We felt pretty proud of our realtor! We're now in our beautiful condo, making some changes and we know we can always call on them with questions and concerns. The condo meets almost every one of the things we wanted in a place...and then some!!! Thank you, Hayley and Eddie!!!! read more

Working with Hayley Kerstein and Eddie O'Sullivan was the highlight of my home buying experience. They are a wonderful, professional, hard working team that made my home buying experience a delight. I was purchasing my first home and I wanted to lay out every detail before I committed to anything. They put me in contact with a wide range of professionals in the Bay area that addressed my questions with a level of professionalism I was blown away by. From financing to dealing with TIC's, by the time I was ready to look at homes I felt completely comfortable. I spent most of my time with Hayley who was the marathon runner that brought everything together. She drove my family around San Francisco, walked us through all the open houses and made sure that everything was going perfectly at all times. Most incredibly was when it was time to make an offer on a property. The whole team came together into one well-oiled machine. Hayley scrubbed through hundreds of pages of legal documents ensuring that everything was in the order, staying in our hotel room until the deal was done. Eddie came in with his expertise to make sure I got the home I wanted for not a dollar more than I had to. When I got a call from the team at 11pm in St. Patrick's Day to tell me that they had accepted our offer I knew I had found the dream team. Every time I met the seller's real estate agents throughout the process it was obvious how out classed they were. I continue to lean on this team to this day with any of the little issues that come up while settling into a new home. I can't give this team high enough praise. If it would help to speak to me or my family about my experience with the Eddie O'Sullivan group please reach out to Eddie and I would be more than happy to tell you first-hand about my experience. Thank you Eddie and Hayley! I will send anyone looking to move to the Bay area your way. read more

Eddie is simply the best! Thank to him, we found the perfect home in San Francisco for our family. He was always very patient, looking for the best place for us, giving us advice. He was always very positive and professional. He will not let you buy a home just to buy it, he will make sure you make the best investment possible and that it will be the best fit for your family. He takes your case very personally which is amazing. He also knows everybody: constructors, electricians, etc... If you need anything, he always have someone on hand to help you. We will definitely call Eddie when we need a new home! read more

My wife and I bought a 2-unit building in San Francisco in the spring of 2012 with Eddie O'Sullivan acting as our agent. Our experience working with Eddie was wonderful. In part, timing and luck were on our side, but Eddie was indispensable as well. As first-time buyers (after decades of renting), we had a lot to learn. We frequently met with Eddie and talked through new vocabulary words (like TIC, HOA, and Condo) and pros and cons of different approaches. Eddie is a really nice guy and it was always fun meeting with him. We were actively looking for 6 months. During that time, we were outbid on two properties before finding the one we ultimately bought. The property needed significant work and was not move-in ready. As a result, it was hard to find any bank that would offer financing for it (at normal rates). We were outbid in the first round of offers, but were invited to participate in a second round. Eddie investigated and found a local bank that didn't have the same red tape and was willing to offer a low rate. We got financing, increased our bid, and won. It did require significant work, but now have an AMAZING home. (The other three great things about it are the location.) When we started out, we were set on getting a single unit for ourselves, but with Eddie's advice, we eventually became open to 2 and 3-unit buildings. We ended up with a 2-unit building, which was quite a bargain (in price per square foot) compared to the going rate for condos and TICs. Taking into account mortgage, property tax, and rental income, our monthly payment is now lower than the rent on our last apartment. I'm really grateful to Eddie for helping us navigate through all the difficulties and get to a perfect ending. read more

I have bought and sold real estate for over 15 years and Eddie O'Sullivan is perhaps the most attentive, efficient and knowledgeable real estate agent I have ever met. I would recommend him without reservation for a stress-free real estate sale or purchase. read more

Eddie O'Sullivan - Elevation Real Estate - Real Estate Services Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would give Eddie O'Sullivan 10 stars if I could. He is absolutely the best realtor I have ever worked with. I recently had to do a 1031 exchange, which can be very stressful, but because of Eddie's easygoing personality, competence, responsiveness and knowledge, he made the experience not only successful, but seamless. Eddie knows the lay of the land and directs you to do what is right for your particular situation. He treats you like family, so you feel he's in your corner all the way. Eddie loves his work, loves people, and other realtors love working with him. This makes for an exceptionally pleasant experience, and on top of all of this, he's totally fun to work with! Do yourself a favor and choose Eddie as your agent for any real estate transaction. read more

"Eddie has been my real estate agent since 2009 when I was going through a divorce. It was a difficult transition for me and I needed a real estate agent who was knowledgeable and savy but also gentle and understanding. Eddie is calm, warm and patient and always listened attentively to all my parameters . He never pressured me even after looking at numerous places, putting bids in, and then ultimately changing my mind and purchasing the property I was already renting. Eddie's skilled negotiating strategies enabled me to get an incredible price on the unit. He's wiling to take smart chances and has a comand for the SF market. A few years later I had the opportunity to work with Eddie again, this time for the sale of the property I had lived in while married. Again, an emotional transaction for me, but Eddie made it fun and low stress. He handled everything seamlessly...from carpenters, stagers, marketing to the final sale transaction details. I felt like I was in good hands and never doubted his choices. He kept me informed with every step through the process, always had a positive upbeat attitude exhibiting strength and professionalism. I trusted him completely. While I'm sitting pretty and not planning a move or sale for awhile if/when I do it will be Eddie O'Sulliavan that I reach out to...my real estate agent for life is his slogan that he more then lives up to ! " read more

Eddie is one of the most professional individuals I have worked with. He made buying a home an easy and seamless transaction. He completely puts the needs of his clients first and makes sure to get to know you so he can find you the right fit. You MUST work with Eddie!! read more

Eddie and team are just fantastic! They're thorough, transparent and efficient. Eddie is also connected throughout SF and trusted by the real estate community, so when he represents his clients to sellers, they take him very seriously. I highly recommend Eddie if you need to buy or sell. read more

I feel very fortunate to have met Eddie. He is a true professional and such a great person. I feel I got the best deal possible on my property purchase. It's all due to Eddie. I was introduced to Eddie by a friend who was working with him. I met with Eddie and he discussed my options and explained the whole process. Buying a property in San Francisco is a daunting experience. Eddie made it seem easy. Once you purchase a property the relationship does not end there. Eddie has advised me on what renovations would increase my property's worth the most. I recommend Eddie to all my friends who are looking to purchase a property. read more

Eddie O'Sullivan is truly my realtor for life! He is one of the best and is certainly the most professional realtor I have ever encountered. He assisted my partner & I in purchasing our first San Francisco house in 2008. He walked us through a nightmare closing and saved the deal when the seller almost lost the house to foreclosure! In 2014 he sold the house for us, again dealt with the maze of San Francisco property sales life getting us the best of several offers. I will never make another property sale or purchase without Eddie O' and his staff there to guide. Thanks for all of your hard work Eddie. read more

We were referred to Eddie by a satisfied UCSF prof through our son. The market in San Francisco is always crazy--either too hot or too cold. On top of that we had a specific need and specific time frame that we really had to meet. A recipe for disappointment. On top of that, we were new to the SF market with this need only coming up two months ago. Also, we were interested in an exchange. Through Eddie, we were pre-qualified by a bank meeting our specific financial situation. Without that, we wouldn't have had a chance at all to accomplish our goals. So, long story short, the luck (read, efforts) of this Irishman worked for us. Ten days ago we closed on the perfect location and unit. It was painless (for us) transaction even with Chandelier-Gate LOL. (Sellers are always interesting...) He makes it look effortless with the many contacts he has. We were we lucky, sure, but I would trust Eddie to get the best out of the market even if it takes months and multiple offers. I would go to him again for either buying or selling. He knows his stuff and has high quality contacts. read more