Hi have had the pleasure of working with Michael on a recent transaction and it was smooth and…read moreeasy. His communication was excellent and I can say he always provided excellent services. Never an hitch or drama, just a very clean transaction. Thank you Michael, you are amazing!!!

Mike has been a trusted advisor of ours for a couple years now on all things real estate. Mike sets…read morehimself apart from most realtors we've worked with because he is very knowledgeable on a wide variety of real estate topics (including home construction / renovation), he takes the time to answer all of our questions in detail and he does so in an honest way that seems far from the self-serving BS that many other realtors have fed us previously. If you've been turned off by the salesy approach of other realtors, you may find his to be a refreshing alternative. Recently, Mike stepped into what I imagine is a fairly unusual situation involving an off-market sale that we had initiated and which could easily have gone sideways. He took the reins and guided the situation to exactly the outcome we had requested, including our desired sales price and minimal drama along the way. As part of the process, he went above and beyond what I think most realtors typically do, allowing us to focus on other matters in our lives, avoiding numerous trips back & forth to the house. We do not hesitate to recommend Mike to others looking for help buying or selling their home in the bay area.

I had Kris Garcia finished a real estate transaction and very much impress on his professional…read moreapproach on the matter.His trustworthiness is exemplary and great assistance shown is very commendable. I come out understanding the details of the issues as these develop during the process of negotiation. All my best on his future endeavor. I am one happy client of Aspire Real Estate Group and will recommend his services to anyone who will need this. Frank A. Reyes, MD.

It was such a great experience on our recent purchase in Antioch city. Calman is very knowledgeable…read moreon the current real estate market. He helped us making a competitive offer without overpaying. He evaluates all aspects before giving out advice, so you can trust him and feel confident with your final decision. I worked with several buying agents before. Calman is by far the best one. He responds really quickly whenever you have question. He is patient yet passionate on helping us to get our house. Big thumbs up to Calman and really appreciate his help! The whole process was smooth and quick!

As a first time home buyer, my partner and I had a lot of unknowns and concerns about purchasing a…read morehome which of course is compounded by being in the Bay Area. After meeting Chris, Mike and Derek our questions and concerns were met with assurance and information based on fact and experience. They were able to narrow our focus and help explain and navigate every obstacle that came our way. The end result for us was purchasing our dream house this past month that was under our maximum budget and way over our expectations! We are beyond stoked! I would also like to highly emphasize that Chris and the whole team are great folks too. We felt understood during the whole process and also felt we could put a lot trust in with the team for most likely the largest purchase of our lives. You really get a sense that Chris is in your corner and is looking out for your best interest, which really meant a lot to us. We are beyond grateful for Chris, Mike and Derek for helping us! Thanks guys! Travis

The Headline: Chris and Derek are EXTRAORDINARY!…read more Yes, we got an amazing offer (multiple and way over asking) on our house, but what makes them so amazing is all the work they put into "the process" leading up to the sale of your home and they're just genuinely really great people. Our family decided to make a move out of state, which would require us to find an agent that would be willing and able to manage EVERYTHING for us in preparation for the sale of our home. This was absolutely critical for us as we are both working, have a toddler, relocating, and selling a home is a lot of work, regardless of the market/condition of your home. After interviewing a bunch of agents, we decided to go with Chris and Derek based on our shared vision for the house, their easy and genuinely friendly demeanor, and their promise to be able to take on the burden of getting the home prepped for sale. I have to say, they were very confident in what they would deliver, but you really never know what you're getting until you're "in the thick of it." From the moment I handed the keys over to Chris to the moment we received the funds in our account from the sale, Chris and Derek's level of service was impeccable. They handled contractors, bidding, scheduling, design work, landscaping, marketing, etc. etc., and would check in with us as needed for updates and feedback. Everything was so smooth, I kept thinking and assuming it was too good to be true, and it was only a matter of time before something would derail the process, or require us to step in and get more involved. That moment never came. They executed flawlessly, and we are forever grateful.

My wife and I started exploring the idea of getting into real estate a few years back, and we…read moreinitially met Tim & Yuni through our social network. Today we're now in the home of our dreams and are thankful that our paths crossed and had the opportunity to work with them. A few months back we decided to put an offer in on a gorgeous view home. The property is on a hillside and we were concerned with the bones of the property. During the closing process Tim had the best inspectors and network to get the right local people to help us feel comfortable and move forward with the purchase. There was a point where he saw an opportunity to negotiate hard - which I think is his specialty - and was able to get an additional 200K off the asking price for us. Pretty much unheard of in todays real estate market. He and Yuni also hooked us up with an amazing mortgage team that went above and beyond to help us lock in an incredible rate. We are so happy we ended up working with them. Their team has the process dialed in. We're happy homeowners now and will keep in touch when we're ready to sell. Thank you, thank, thank you to Tim, Yuni and their entire Real Estate Advisor team!

Tim and Yuni = perfection! My husband and I met them earlier this year right when the lockdown just…read morestarted. We are from the East Coast so we only know so much about San Francisco and the neighborhoods. Tim's team really helped us to make the process enjoyable overall. They get it done with pizzazz and a helping hand every step of the way. We could not be more happy. When we closed and got our keys Tim also made sure we were connected to his best hardwood floor company that saved us big time on new floors and a reliable painter and handyman. We are sure that this process was very complex but we didn't have any problems and are very happy to have this reliable and knowledgeable team in court. You should call them first for all your real estate needs.

Practically speaking, FDR once said, "Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried…read moreaway. it's about the safest investment in the world." Emotionally speaking, Burt Bacharach wrote, "A chair is not a house and a house is not a home." I'm not sure which muse I was following when I typed "Best Realtors Oakland" on SFiST in December, but I was extremely lucky to have found Joe. I had owned a house in Oakland for quite a number of years. When I first bought it in my financially undernourished youth, I invested money to turn it into a duplex, and then years later I moved out to turn it into a full rental property. When long-term tenants left in November, I reached a moment of reflection when I decided to sell the house. That and freedom from the chains of property management. Without selling experience on my own, I reached out to Joe blindly, and I immediately had a strong sense of competence and trust that never wavered during the entire process. Since this house was truly not a home, at least for me, it needed some overdue repairs and a visual facelift, which initially overwhelmed me since I thought I would have to take care of it myself. However, Joe and his team took complete control and managed all the work and my cost expectations. They convinced me of the value of staging, which I honestly didn't know was essential in helping prospective buyers visualize the possibilities with the house. I mean, da-yum, this house be lookin' good (photo: https://bit.ly/381IA3e). By March, we were ready for a couple of weekends of open houses, and multiple offers emerged, an enviable situation for a seller in a high-demand market. It wouldn't have happened had it not been the meticulous efforts of Joe, Alicia, and their team. They really made the whole process much smoother and far less problematic than it could've been if I was left to my own devices. When I took that final look back at my house...excuse me, THE house, I finally recognized that Franklin and Burt were both right. Who da' thunk?

3 deals down…read more I have used other agents but this is now my go to. 3 properties in, I think it's self explanatory I trust him. Pricing wizard. He gets you the bang for the buck, buying or selling. No need for extensive remodels while selling, but also can negotiate well when buying. A very easy person to deal with (and will speak up if issues arise), nice guy but he is far from timid. Plan to continue to use him without question. Nice person as well, very easy to work with, even if I am personally frustrated, he makes it work.

Nini was eager to work with us. Other agents were not, as our budget was "low" for San Francisco…read more[although in the stratosphere for other American cities]. She was realistic, yet positive about our chances. Through skill, teamwork and luck, we now live in Golden Gate Heights. I would encourage anyone interested in San Francisco to do two things: 1. Take several deep breaths and discard all your expectations. The City will dictate terms to you, not the other way around. 2. Call Kinoko Real Estate. They are your best chance and if you are like us, you'll need all the help you can get.

We feel so fortunate to have selected Kinoko Real Estate to sell our luxury South Beach SF condo…read more Even though market conditions were challenging and interest rates were rising, Kevin, Nini, Catherine and the rest of their team listened to us, and guided us through each step of the process. Their communication was excellent, their network of contacts really helped not only with companies/vendors to help prep our condo for sale, but also with potential buyers. Their marketing campaign really emphasized the strong points of our condo and made them shine. As a result, even in a market where similar properties were languishing, ours sold for 97.5% of asking in a very smooth transaction. We really can't say enough about how happy we were with our experience with Kinoko, and would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a great realtor in San Francisco.

As a first time home buyer, I was very apprehensive to start the process of buying a home in the…read morebay area due to how hot the market is here. Chris made the whole process very easy! He was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process and explained every step along the way. If needed, he was available during all stages of the process from viewing houses based on what I was looking for to helping create strong competitive offers. I would definitely work with Chris again and recommend him to anyone trying to buy a house in this area.

Chris did a great job in helping us finalize the renting process for a lovely duplex in San Mateo…read more Not only was he approachable and responsive throughout the renting process, but he went out of his way to explain the nuances of the property as well as answer in detail any questions we had. Though it was our first time working with Chris, it's obvious that he is skilled at building rapport and trust with his clients, whether they're the landlords or the tenants, and takes pride in making sure that everyone is comfortable and happy with the resulting agreement. We also really appreciated the thorough walk-through of the house and paperwork before we signed the agreement, as it highlighted his conscientiousness and investment in making sure this was the right fit for all. Thanks Chris for helping us find a new home; we would definitely recommend you anytime!

it does not serve Pat Lam justice with just 5 stars, he deserves 6 and more!…read more He did almost the impossible to rent out a commercial retail space at the quiet tail end of a neighborhood commercial corridor, where there are still over 10 other vacant commercial storefronts in much larger foot traffic locations than the rented commercial storefront. This is definitely not an easy time to rent out any retail storefronts in SF for many obvious reasons !! Yet Pat did it! An amazing feat! In addition to his vast knowledge in realty everything, there is demonstrated humanity in his work: kindness, immense patience, great follow up, prompt and clear communication skills, gentle yet powerful negotiation skills, flexibility, adaptIng quickly to meet un-expected challenges at the 11th hour without unraveling, as well as his expert ability to do multi tasking. No wonder that Pat has won the top agent award in his own company many times consistently across multiple years!

Our family has worked with Pat a handful of times over the span of a decade plus on both sides of…read morethe real estate transactions (buys and sell). More recently he helped us closed a purchase of a SFH where we didn't come in has the highest bidder. Pat is patient, responsive, and super knowledgeable and we wouldn't consider using another agent. Pat is really the best!