Evan was recommended to us by a friend of a friend. He is an outstanding realtor. He went above and beyond the call to help us find a house, a task made all the more challenging as we lived many hours away. Throughout the three year process, Evan was always patient, engaged and fully supportive of our quest; he didn't give up on us even when we felt we'd never find the right house. He's also extremely transparent, a great communicator and deeply knowledgeable of the North Bay market. Add to that he's a great guy who is deeply committed to the communities of Sonoma County. We whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the region. read more

I was very pleased and lucky to have chosen Evan to help me sell my house. He was a joy to work with and took great care to keep things on the right track toward making a sale. He is respectful of all people. He is prompt. He is dependable. He gives great perspective to help you make the important decisions that go into selling your house. He is also a great friend throughout the process and afterwards. read more

We met Evan Kishineff when we decided to relocate to Petaluma. He came highly recommended by a friend who had previously worked with him, and we feel like we won the lottery of realtors. Evan is a true professional in every way. He is incredibly responsive, so much so that we felt like we were his only clients even though we weren't. He knows the market extremely well, has a high level of integrity, and is a great collaborator. He researched each potential property and laid out the various options in detail. But he left the decisions to us and fully supported them. Besides being incredibly knowledgeable, he is also friendly, flexible, optimistic, and always available. We were very pleased with the entire process from start to finish. read more

I got Evan's name through a friend's recommendation and I couldn't be happier with the service he provides. Evan helped me sell my home in Novato, CA which was my first time selling. He made the process very easy for me and was always incredibly responsive. I am most grateful for his ability to explain the complicated processes that go with selling a house. He has fantastic connections and gives great advice. I would absolutely recommend working with Evan in buying or selling your home and if I come back to buy in the North Bay I'll definitely be reaching out to Evan. read more

Evan is a passionate real estate agent and this is evident in every aspect of purchasing a home. He helped our son in law and daughter find their dream home and has done the same for us. No detail is too small or too big. He listens intently and follows through with every concern or request. He has contacts to help you address each concern. We are especially grateful with how helpful he was with us while still living in San Francisco and trying to buy in Petaluma. He had a great ability in guiding us through the negotiating process of home buying. If you want an agent that will go above and beyond for you, I heartily recommend Evan! We are very happy with our new home and thankful to have made a new friend in Evan. read more

Evan endured a grueling six month assumable loan process with me and was patient, kind, insightful the entire way through. I could not have been more lucky to have had him by my side as an agent, and a friend. Could not recommend him anymore highly - he is the best. read more

We met Evan at an open house he was hosting... my husband and I were just embarking on what turned into a 4-year odyssey to find a country property (and length of time was solely on my husband and I because we were being very picky). I can't even guess at how many houses we have seen over the 4 years, and Evan was there every step of the way, so patient, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. Country properties are their own kind of special and we were complete novices so we relied on Evan for recommendations and information. And if he didn't know the answer, he made it his mission to find out. Not only is he incredibly well-informed, he also has an amazing vendor/contractor contact list. During these four years, we also sold two properties with Evan and we never had to worry about any aspect of the sale. He explained the whole process, presented us with different options regarding the sale and gave us solid advice on any situations that arose. We always felt he was our advocate and that we were partners in the process. Well, we finally found our dream property and I'm not sure who is more thrilled - us or Evan. Through this process, a real friendship has developed and that is because of the person he is. We feel so lucky to have visited that particular open house and to have him as our broker. We absolutely could not recommend him more highly!! read more

Evan Kishineff, realtor at Century 21 Epic in Petaluma, is a "Realtor God." We've bought and sold properties for some 50 years and have had many good agents, but finding Evan was a stroke of incredible good luck. An internet search for top-rated realtors in Sonoma and Marin counties, where the properties were that we were looking to sell, gave us Evan's name, followed by dynamic reviews and included evidence of his strong social consciousness. When we emailed him at dinnertime on a Friday night we didn't anticipate his immediate response, a meeting in person early the next morning and a dynamic, original and realistic marketing plan. He was our "man with a plan." We were impressed by his integrity at all turns, knowledge of the market, ability to make you feel you're his only clients (which surely we weren't), and above all, despite some difficult transactions with potential buyers, he was unflappable. He's a rare find and we remain grateful for this incredible agent. read more

Evan helped us find , enter into contract and close on our first home in an almost comical market for buyers. We called him for the first time ( we liked his newsletter) and told him we'd like to begin the long process of looking to buy. Two weeks later we were in contract. Three weeks after that we had closed. The house we bought was literally the first house we looked at and we were crazy about it. We looked af many after it but it so happened to be the first in the line of tours. We're honestly still in disbelief that we landed it five months later and loving every minute of living here. The buying process happened fast and it was emotionally intense. Evan artfully and kindly helped us maintain composure; he kept calm, always, when we could not, despite our best intentions. He is professional and courteous to the core and he absolutely knows his stuff cold. do yourself a favor and call Evan if you'd like to have a great shot at owning a house you love in a ridiculous market. read more

Evan was introduced to me from one of my colleagues who had worked together to buy their house. My experiences with Evan was absolute delight with everything moving smoothly as he is attentive, organized and insightful. 100% recommend! read more

We are so glad to have found Evan and wouldn't have ended up in such a perfect house if it hadn't been for his help. Evan's what you might call a triple threat - he's got tons of knowledge, an honest and approachable personality, and fantastic instincts for the market. As we shopped and narrowed in on finally buying a place, we were amazed at how accurately Evan understood what we were looking for. He was able to lay out all the pros and cons and other considerations when it came to finally putting in an offer. I'm excited to say that we're now unpacking boxes in our dream home. I would 100%, absolutely, recommend Evan to anyone looking for an agent! read more

We would not be in our home without Evan. Evan is extraordinarily responsive, proactive, and a thoughtful problem-solver. We appreciated his thoroughness throughout the home purchase process and were so thankful that we had him on our team. As a former city planner, he had incredible insight into the history of neighborhoods and potential areas to watch for when considering future home projects. From helping us understand the legal ramifications of our various contingency choices, to what elements weigh more heavily in crafting a winning offer, to understanding the backstory of a home, owner, and inspection report- he created a context for us to make informed decisions and ask the right questions in a way we could never have expected entering the home purchase process. He's a special real estate agent. He's also a kind, generous, and genuine human being. read more

Evan is one of the hardest working realtors that we've ever met. His dedication to clients is above anything we expected, and we were ultimately able to find an incredible home. Evan is personable, knowledgeable, and an absolute joy to work with during what can be the stressful process of home buying. You are in great hands if you work with him. read more

Evan is beyond awesome and proactive. I could not have felt more supported as a client. Evan listened me deeply, understood exactly what I was looking for, and he went way over extra miles to help me make informed decisions. He was the first to point me to red flags, suggest solutions that I could not imagine. Also he worked as city planner, so he knows all the regulations related to airbnb and creating backyard cottages and he follows them closely. A native of Napa and resident of Petaluma, he knows the Northern bay area inside out. I could not recommend him more. read more

Evan is by far the kindest realtor my husband and I have met. No matter what your budget is he makes you feel like you are his only client. We started our Journey to buy a house in July of 2017, I met Evan at an open house that he was hosting at the time we had a different realtor. Months went by and we were getting nowhere and feeling a little off by the realtor we had chosen we decided to switch and it was the best decision we could have made. Evan was so personable giving us what we needed explaining every detail along the way. Evan never made us feel like our budget was to small and never lost sight of what we were looking for. When the fires happened in October it made the search unceasingly difficult and almost put an offer on a smaller home then we wanted and way over our budget. In the end we got our forever home and we could not be any happier with the service that Evan provided. I would recommend him for all your real estate needs!! read more

Evan Kishineff - Century 21 - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Petaluma, California

As executor of my parents' estate, it became my task to sell the family homestead. I was worried about selling during a pandemic, as well as juggling the jobs of keeping my siblings 'in the loop' while paying attention to their varied and sometimes conflicting ideas about how things should be done, while also having sole responsibility for all decisions. There were so many decisions to make as the property was large and the house older with plenty of deferred maintenance. The best decision I made was to hire Evan Kishineff. He was recommended by one of the top real estate appraisers in the county. I interviewed two other realtors who had glowing recommendations, and have no doubt they each would have done a great job. But Evan was the one who I felt would be the best fit for me as far as communication style. He has a knack for listening and actually hearing what you say, responding with well-considered information (either on-the-spot or after doing research if needed), and then stepping back to allow me my decision process. He is very approachable and reachable. I could call or email or text at any time and he always responded promptly, even if to let me know that he was busy at the moment but would get back to me by a certain time. He always did what he said he would do, by or before the promised time. The fact that Evan has extensive experience with city planning, permits, and zoning was really a plus for me. He also has a great group of people and companies he works with that made the whole experience go so smoothly and as close to painlessly as possible (inspectors, cleaners, haulers, the incredible stager, and the amazing photographer). There were so many times, just after meeting with Evan via phone or Zoom or in person (behind masks and socially distant), that my husband and I would look at each other and say "We are so lucky to have found Evan! There's no way we could have navigated this on our own." It's astounding how much there is to do and know while selling a house. He did so much and made it look so easy. He even did a huge amount of grunt work with us (pulling nails, patching nailholes, helping us haul more than 60 years' worth of accumulated stuff out of the house). Then, he was so sweet and understanding when I burst into tears as the last load of stuff was hauled away. Oh yes, about navigating family dynamics... Evan even managed to be supportive amidst the turmoil while remaining neutral and unentangled in the drama. I can't imagine a better person to have helped us not only sell the house, but also to walk us through the complex maze that goes with it. read more

5 stars, for sure! We reached out to Evan in January with very specific needs on where we wanted to live and how much space we needed for our family. We just closed on our house two weeks ago and can't help feeling like we got the VIP, white glove treatment from start to finish. This is a very competitive market and Evan was so calm and patient with us, as we had a pretty rough time navigating through everything. He always made himself available, whether it was going to see a house or just hopping on a quick phone call. Wonderful service, a keen eye for the market and positive attitude....what more can you ask for? read more

As first time homebuyers, we didn't know what to expect in this crazy market with such a low inventory in Marin. We met Evan at an open house and immediately we felt comfortable with him. We didn't have a huge budget to work with and we were very early on in our home search, yet he still seemed excited to work with us. He never made us feel like we were wasting his time even though we asked dozens of questions and explored all options (locations, single family homes vs. condos). In addition to Evan's patience and knowledge of the local real estate market, Evan gave us insider tips on how to best position ourselves with the most competitive offer. This was critical because all the listings we encountered had multiple offers. We could not have done this without Evan! He made what was already a stressful situation much more manageable. Save yourself some stress and call him! read more

We met Evan at an open house he was hosting several years ago. We weren't ready to purchase yet, but gave him our contact info and explained what we were interested in. Over the years he kept in touch, sending us listings for different properties, but there was no pressure. Once we were serious about relocating to Sonoma County we contacted Evan. He is such a dedicated, diligent realtor! We started emailing him ( a LOT) about houses and vacant lots (we live about 3 hours away) and he always replied promptly, providing answers to all our questions & bringing up points we hadn't considered. We realized that our best option was to build, but this was all new to us. Evan researched so many issues for us, and was willing to check out properties & send us pictures, contact the county - whatever we needed since we were so far away. We never felt any pressure, he always made sure we understood everything that was presented to us and he spent an enormous amount of time researching things for us. Evan is a fantastic realtor and also just a great guy to talk to! We would definitely use him again and recommend him to everyone. Thank-you Evan for all your time and effort in helping us find the perfect lot for us! He went above & beyond what we expected from a realtor - and he's read more

Evan Kishineff guided us through a very competitive market, several offers, and successfully buying during a stressful pandemic. While Evan is polite, professional, and communicates effectively and extremely well, what we found crucial in successfully purchasing a home is his comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the Sonoma and Napa County markets. Had we went with a few of his offer recommendations, we would have purchased sooner. However, Evan offered what we were comfortable with offering and ultimately we purchased the house we wanted. We subsequently found out (this review is a bit late) that he was spot on with every recommendation! Evan's financial savvy and negotiating skills are invaluable. He is a pleasure to work with, respected by peers, and the one you want negotiating on your behalf. We strongly recommend Evan Kishineff and hope to work with him again in the future. read more

As first time home buyers, Evan did an outstanding job navigating us through an extremely competitive housing market. He took the time to explain every step of the process, was well prepared, and provided invaluable guidance along the way. We were able to find the perfect home, and without him, it would not have been possible. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor. read more

Evan Kishineff helped us find our Napa house and was knowledgeable and helpful in an uncertain market. He was concerned for our safety during these unprecedented times. Communication was clear and concise , he was always available and returned emails or texts right away. It was a pleasure to have him on our team as he was so helpful navigating the hunt. He foresaw our questions, answered them and gave us insights so we could make a more informed buying decision. We would recommend him for all your real estate needs. read more

Evan deserves a standing ovation on being an awesome Realtor! He went above and beyond in representing us as buyers. We are not first time home buyers, but would higher recommend Evan to all first time homebuyers! We used to live in Santa Rosa, but had to move to San Francisco for work. Coming back to Santa Rosa was always our goal, though we were not in a hurry. We met Evan when he showed us a house his colleague listed, then follow up with us at the exact time we requested. Evan was knowledgeable of the market condition, very responsive, respectful of our needs & criteria, was not pushy, and offered his honest opinion. Overall, he made seem easy & painless when it comes to buying our new home. We highly recommend Evan in a heartbeat! read more

Evan is professional, demonstrates integrity, shares his vast knowledge, is calm, is a good communicator and we recommend Evan highly to meet your buying or selling needs. Evan was our guide through the process of purchasing a home in Santa Rosa. It was a journey that began in early September, when we first started looking, and concluded with Evan presenting the keys to our home at the end of the third week in October. Through each phase Evan had the right depth of information to get us looking to the next phase. In the first "location" phase, Evan, with his knowledge of the area made our search more efficient. We started this phase with interest in several cities and narrowed it down to a few neighborhoods. The next "house" phase involved looking at a wide variety of houses and honed in on square footage, lot size, the amount of work that would be required to move-in, and the character of the home. Through this phase Evan was able to keep us out of the weeds and on track providing general information on what might or might not be possible, and comparative sales so we knew if the house of interest was above or below average for the area. Once we identified a home on which we wanted to make an offer, the "logistics" phase kicked in. After our offer was accepted Evan paired us with a very capable and efficient mortgage lender and scheduled all the inspections we requested. This was the most stressful time for us and Evan's calm demeanor, clear communication and capable nature made it tolerable. Bottom line, Evan got us, with the help of his colleagues, over the obstacles and to the finish line. But really his assistance continues by him continuing to provide resources. We will miss working with him, but given that he contributes to the health of the community through meaningful fundraisers and charitable events we hope to connect with him in a different capacity. Honestly, we could not have asked for a better realtor. And our advice to any buyer or seller is enjoy the journey, be engaged, diligent and good luck. read more

I had met Evan years earlier at an open house when I first thought about buying a house, but couldn't yet afford it. When I was finally ready to take the plunge I contacted him again, and he walked me through the whole process. Evan was responsive at all times, and he gave me solid advice that got me the house I wanted at a fair price in just a couple months. read more

This review is long overdue...Evan is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with (and we were happy with our past realtors for 5 previous moves). We moved to the Bay Area last summer from across country and decided to rent month to month at first since CA market was crazy expensive. Evan always had time to answer any questions we had and we had plenty! He is very knowledgeable about Sonoma and Marin counties. We weren't sure where to live as we didn't know the area and nothing seemed affordable. Well after months of us figuring out what we wanted and our price range it didn't take long for him to find us our "perfect" home. As with most older homes, our home needed some repairs and he is knowledgeable in negotiating and also in recommending companies for the work. He also was great with our high energy daughter while we were house hunting. We are so happy to be in our own home again and hope to be here for a very long time. Thank you Evan! read more

We felt --- and feel --- really good about our experience with Evan Kishineff and Century 21 Bundesen. We asked Evan a lot of questions throughout the process and he had no problems educating us on everything we needed to know. He never seemed either burdened or unsure of himself in attending to our needs as first-time buyers. It just felt good working with Evan! He is a really nice guy, to boot. He also did a great job taking us to see multiple properties before we found the home we were looking for. Finally, when the time came to close our deal, Evan represented us effectively and intelligently, and we ended up with a deal that we were happy with. read more