Joseph represented me in the sale of my condo that I had owned for 17 years. It was an emotional process of moving into a new phase of my life. He was recommended to me by a dear friend, who also used him to sell her condo in San Francisco. When I first met him, my dog went right up to him and sat in his lap. That was the first indication that he was the right personbecause you know, dogs always know! But more than that, I'm an informed seller and informed on the market and home buying/selling process, as this was not my first property owned. What I needed was an expert, someone to guide me on how to position, market, and sell my property in a tough condo environment. He always listened to me and dealt not only with my 1,000,001 questions, but my back and forth when I asked about the process. He never made me feel uninformed,none of my questions were stupid. We had a great rapport and he was very detailed (which I required) from the photos, or the messaging, to how we find the right buyer. In the end, the person whom I imagined would be a perfect fit to purchase my home actually did! Joseph is very experienced, and I required that ,but he was also very kind and represented my home with as much love and vigor as I had for it. Obvo, I had a great experience with Joseph. I think you will too. read more

Long over due review - Michelle and Joseph were phenomenal buyer's agents for an exhaustive investment property search, multiple offers in and around SF, and ultimately Tahoe. They stuck with me - helped me source and navigate an extremely complex financing situation. These are real professionals. They know the market, the buildings, and are expert negotiators. Responsive at all hours. They will be my Bay Area agents for life buying or selling. read more

My husband and I have worked with Joseph 4 times- bought and sold two places. Both of them had some issues and he really helped us navigate those. He was always professional but fun and friendly. The condo we recently sold- Joseph was especially helpful. He only reached out when necessary (we had just had a baby), really encouraged us to hold out for a higher offer (he thought the place warranted it) and made closing easy. I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to anyone in any price range and in any neighborhood in SF. 5/5!!!! read more

Joseph was an incredible ally during the insanity of trying to buy in San Francisco. He knows the city and the market like the back of his hand, never fails to advocate for the interests of his clients, and also makes sure you are aware of any red flags on properties you may be interested. His eye for architecture and style is impeccable. And he is invested in honoring whatever your personal budget might be, never encouraging you to overpay. On top of all that, Joseph is communicative, personable, unfailingly professional, and kind. We couldn't recommend more, and would be lucky to work with him again. read more

Joseph helped us buy our first home in 2015. When it came time to find a new home, going back to him to help with the sale and new purchase was a no-brainer. Buying and selling property can be stressful with so many unknowns for those of us that don't do it on a regular basis. At every turn, Joseph had the answers and knowledge we needed. He never over-sold or sugar coated anything. We are so grateful to him for making the entire process as smooth as it could be. read more

ACTIONS. RESULTS. If this is what you need, then you need Joseph. I had to void the listing agreement with another agent due to lack of alignment and their ability to be nimble. I contacted Joseph knowing he had sold my neighbor's home just weeks earlier. We met Saturday evening, and by Sunday, he had painting and small repairs starting, staging scheduled and moved around some appointments to get my inspection booked. Joseph he knows the pulse of San Francisco city real estate, and knows the right people to make your transaction smooth, expeditious, and successful. He listens to what you desire in terms of property strategy. Yet, if he does not feel your needs will get you the greatest outcome, he will let you know and lay out the best strategy to get you the top results you seek. I landed an offer after the first showing. It was over asking, but not enough. Joseph has a good rapport with other agents, but he is there solely to achieve the best result for his client. If want a great outcome, then reach out to Joseph. Do it. WIN! read more

Joseph helped us buy our first home. We closed the purchase in March 2022. Our home is in a great location, closed within our initial budget, and checks the boxes we were looking for in a home. Joseph is excellent. Before meeting Joseph we had met with another highly rated San Francisco real estate agent who, after hearing our budget and what we wanted in a home, was very dismissive about our chances of buying in certain neighborhoods. In contrast, Joseph encouraged us to stay attentive to the market and to stay optimistic. This other agent was also very assertive in our conversations, often cutting us off and not listening to us. Again, Joseph was refreshingly different. He listened to us and was attentive to our needs and desires. Finally, this other agent told us to do house tours on our own and to call her when we were ready to put in an offer. As first time home buyers, we needed more support when touring homes so that we could learn what to look for and think about as we walked through. Joseph provided that support. When we were concerned about COVID, Joseph did virtual tours with us. When we went out in person, Joseph was with us every step of the way. Joseph also knows the San Francisco market well. We had friends going through the home buying process at the same time as us, and they became frustrated with their first real estate agent because he would provide inaccurate forecasts about what houses would eventually sell for - so their bids were far off the mark. Joseph, in contrast, put us in a position to buy the homes that we bid on, either as the top bidders or high enough to be given a counteroffer opportunity. Relatedly, Joseph also provided good guidance on when we could include conditions on our offers. While most of our offers were non-contingent, we did make one offer with an inspection contingency on his recommendation. It was good advice because the other top offer also included an inspection contingency. Beyond all this, Joseph is friendly and responsive. Look no further for a helping hand when buying a home! read more

It's going to be hard to encapsulate the level of help and guidance that Joseph bestowed upon me during my house hunt, but here it goes: You'd be stupid not to use him as a realtor. He was tireless in his customer service to ensure I was not intimidated by the process of buying my first time. He was detailed oriented and ensured deadlines were met on time. He is not afraid to tell it like it is, and that is unmeasurable when house hunting and looking into new neighborhoods. He was patient as mistakes were made by third parties, and offered guidance and support that ultimately saved my bid. You can't go wrong with him in your corner. read more

We used Joseph for the first house we bought. As well as the first time we sold. We were very pleased both times. He's very professional and knowledgeable, especially about San Francisco. We felt like we were in good hands the whole time. We had some complicated repairs that we had to deal with and he handled that all for us. I would recommend him to anyone. He also got us a great price on our recent sale. read more

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We used Joseph when we bought our house in San Francisco. That experience was so stellar that, when it came time to sell, of course we chose Joseph to be our listing agent! He guided us along the entire way and used his extensive contacts to get the right people into the house to take care of some deferred maintenance prior to selling. His knowledge of what buyers want and his keen eye for design guided us to make the house show in the best light possible. He was always there for questions or concerns, and he got the job done with a seamless process of coming to market, showing, offers, acceptance, and close! He is caring and passionate about his job, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

I highly recommend Joseph. We sold our first home with Joseph and it was a smooth process. He was always optimistic, professional, and clearly understood the market. We never doubted he had everything well in hand and he reassured us and kept us well informed in areas of the process that were new for us (our first home sale so handholding was key). He helped us coordinate moving out, preparing our home for hitting the market, and even helped us pick up mail & a few items we forgot after we closed! Wow! read more

I will keep this short and to the point. Working with Joseph was an absolute breeze. I had his information in my drawer for a year before calling him (referral from a friend), and I'm sorry I waited. My time from house hunting to house buying was approximately 3 weeks. I bid on a property 4 days after it came on the market. There were 5 offers. Mine was not the highest. I won the bid and am giddy in my new home. I am certain it was Joseph's persistence, expertise and personal touch that won me this house. I have already referred him to friends. Call him. read more

I was instantly impressed with Joseph's charisma and ability to integrate his career in the interior design community into real estate and become a multifaceted powerhouse that has a keen eye for architecture, design and staging. Joseph brings decades of knowledge of real estate and design on the Peninsula and San Francisco. I would highly recommend this Joe if you want someone who has a larger skill set than a typical real estate agent. Joe is special; he is a top-tier professional who cares about his clients and is committed to helping exceed his clients' expectations. read more

Joseph (and Kevin) from Vanguard Properties are such an amazing team. They worked with me and my husband to sell our place in San Francisco and to buy a new place in the suburbs. Every suggestion they had for us totally paid off - glad we took their advice. So, not only did we get more than we thought we would for our place, Joseph was able to help us navigate through multiple properties - ultimately, helping us land our dream home. The process of both selling and buying simultaneously could have been a nightmare; but, Joseph was there to guide us through every step, and it never felt overwhelming. I can't recommend Joseph and the folks at Vanguard any more highly - although, if I could give him another star, I would. read more

Sadly, my mother passed away some months ago at the age of 91 leaving her home to me to be sold. She had lived in the same house for over 60 years. During the last 25 years, not many improvements had taken place and you can imagine the accumulation of "stuff." As well, the house was built in 1943 so there were a few strikes against me in getting this house to market...........and then, I joined forces with Joseph Hittinger of Vanguard Properties. I remember meeting him at my mother's house for the first walk through. I kept checking his demeanor watching for signs of disappointment, shock or just resignation. But, he maintained his composure. After we completed the tour, I waited to hear the bad news because I couldn't imagine any good news. But, that wasn't the case. As we stood looking out the patio door, he said with great confidence "we'll start by taking down this old fence around the patio. This change will open up a view, a vista, letting in lots of light. The large spacious backyard will be the first thing people see as they walk through the front door. This backyard will sell your house." I believe that change did have an impact on future buyers. As you can imagine, I left our first meeting feeling upbeat and much more confident that a sale would take place. Joseph had ideas, lots of ideas and many people contributed to the work of putting those ideas into effect. He kept the pace for us. There was much to be done and we kept to the schedule pretty closely. Joseph was always a step ahead of us knowing what should happen next and guided us in that direction. Finally, SHE (the house) was ready to show. And what a turnout we had!! In a short period of time, we had a sale and the house sold for more than the asking price. Who would have thought? If that isn't enough, Joseph is prompt, available with his time, in touch, networked and probably one of the nicest people you will meet. I highly recommend Joseph and Vanguard if you are in need of a knowledgable, expedient and resourceful realtor! read more

We really liked working with Joseph. First, we are in a competitive sellers market and had been looking for almost 18 months. We had been through two realtors. We found a place we love within months of starting to work with Joseph. He was attentive and understood our needs and situation. We appreciated his recommendations on houses to visit which helped us find our match. Once we went into bidding, Joseph knew how to advocate for us. Although we were not the highest bid, we won - all thanks to Joseph. He put together such a competitive bid, it convinced the sellers to go with us. This was something no other realtor could achieve; he got us the house. Secondly, we were total novices. Joseph was knowledgeable, thorough and on top of the process. He was able to work with us and the bank to expedite the closing process. From start to finish, Joseph was there for us. Thank you Joseph. Finally, would I/we recommend Joseph. Yes! And with 5 stars. Ray and Rob. read more

Oh man. Joseph was great for us. He worked his butt off and was always available to help us understand the process of buying and selling. I would strongly recommend Joseph to anyone who will listen. You'll definitely be in capable, caring hands. read more

This is my first (and may be my last) Yelp review but that should give you some indication of why I am doing so. I used Joseph to both buy and sell my first home. The reason I picked him? Because as a potential buyer of a place he was selling, he spent a good hour of his time educating me on the idiosyncrasies of the SF market (and why the place I was looking at may not be the best for me). Besides having perspective on the SF market, it was his strategy that got me. When I made an offer in a heated bidding war environment, it was his strategy that set me apart from the pack and got me the place I HAD to have. Furthermore, when selling 3 years later, it was the strategy that got my place seen by the most people and got me substantially over the top most number we were hoping for. He has an extensive network to leverage both to optimize the sale price and/or beautify your home after you have purchased it. It is his secret weapon that he was an architect, interior designer and HGTV host before pivoting into real estate. That allows him to see and understand the true potential of a home. I can't recommend him more highly and you'd be lucky to have him. read more

Joseph helped me find my dream home in San Francisco. He really took the time to get to know me, my likes and dislikes as a true Realtor should. He had a very keen sense of my personality and translating that into the kind of home I wanted to purchase. He did an excellent job of dealing with the other party and the whole affair came off without a hitch. I would definitely recommend him for anyone who wants to deal with true professional in the Real Estate business. read more

Conscientious. Motivated. Professional. Kind. Joseph Hittinger just sold my San Francisco property in record speed and for top dollar. Everything he proposed on our listing agreement was spot on and handled like clockwork. From staging to open houses to dealing with unfinished contractor business, from multiple offers to savvy negotiations to escrow closing, Joseph moved smoothly through the process. And what's even more impressive, I live in Florida and Joseph handled everything as if I were next door. Selling a home of 25 years could be stressful, and even a bit sad, but Joseph found the perfect buyers and I was happy to turn over the keys to their first home. If you want an agent who clearly enjoys what he does, and goes beyond expectations to make it enjoyable for you, I wholeheartedly recommend Joseph Hittinger. read more

When renting in San Francisco had lost its appeal, I reached out to Joseph in hopes of being able to find an alternative within my budget but with a bit more permanency than a rental. Not knowing exactly where or what, he offered up some initial suggestions of places in relative proximity to my current home, work and social activities. He was very patient with my lack of experience in the bay area housing market (it is quite different than Ohio's). He provided many options within or near my budget that seemed appropriate for me and my lifestyle. He suggested that I get pre-approved for my budgeted price which was a fairly straightforward and easy process. It took me a bit of time to narrow the options down but once I found the property I wanted, he was extremely knowledgeable, professional and diligent in managing the variety of players involved in the transaction. His professional relationships and follow through made the process seamless to me. While I may have had jitters and such surrounding this large, life-changing purchase, he helped me remain relatively calm and grounded with the facts and realities of situations. I would recommend him to anyone needing such services in the often daunting bay area real estate market. read more