"Adam is an honest, professional, and reliable realtor, who's become our true advisor." We were first-time home buyers and a little intimidated and daunted by the whole complex process. Adam was our rock-solid support and guidance throughout the entire process, from our first meeting with Adam, to the first home visit, and to the final day of closing several months later. He took time to listen and understand what was important to us and was honest and upfront in his assessment of different aspects. He played the role of an advisor, never pressuring but simply offering his analysis of what he observed, which was what we greatly needed as first-time home buyers. During an open-house visit, he would evaluate the house and point out both pros and cons of the house, which many times totally escaped our attention, all while providing us the space to make our own decision. And just as importantly, he was honest when he didn't know an answer. He was knowledgeable of the areas of our search and actively listened as we expressed our needs and desires. Throughout the search and selection process, Adam was attentive to our needs and provided value-added assistance, advice, and counsel as the search went on for the right house. Adam understood the current real estate market and expertly helped us navigate the real estate process. In fact, Adam gently reminded us of our search criteria when we lost our focus and helped us refocus. Adam never left any of our questions or inquiries unanswered by making himself available for us. He patiently listened to and answered our many, very many, questions and provided directions throughout the process. He was always professional in his manner, courteous in his demeanor, and focused his efforts on our behalf. All his professional competence was matched by a personality that is genuinely warm, kind, and authentic. Even more importantly, Adam made us feel valued as clients and as friends. It is not often these days to find such a dedicated and conscientious professional like Adam, who strives to make service excellence and client focus and satisfaction more than just a cliché. Our family is very happy with our first home and we couldn't have been more pleased with Adam's service and representation. We thank Adam for the time and efforts he spent with us, making our first experience as easy as it was! We definitely recommend Adam and Kasa Real Estate without any reservation to anyone seeking an honest, professional, and reliable realty professional to guide them through the home-buying process. A GREAT MANY THANK-YOU'S TO ADAM! read more

Adam was my buying agent in 2016 and my selling agent in 2020. My experience on the buying side was so positive, using KASA to sell my house was a no-brainer. I realized early on that the process of house selling is very involved - there are a lot of factors to consider that a less experienced agent may overlook. Getting the house sale-ready in and of itself was a challenge, as we had to reach out to numerous contractors for painting, landscaping, and other general contracting needs. Adam essentially served as the project manager, connecting with reputable contractors to get all the work done in a timely manner. On a daily basis he would reach out to discuss progress, send pictures, and advise any decisions that needed to be made. Afterwards, Adam managed the inspections and put together the disclosure materials that was as comprehensive as possible - so comprehensive that the eventual buyer did not require contingencies! The listing and marketing were thorough, reached a broad audience, and included several high-tech touches including drone footage and a virtual house tour. Ultimately our house generated multiple offers, and we sold above list price within 7 days of the initial listing. Even after the winning offer was accepted, Adam continued to follow up on various issues (minor addendums to the contract, raccoon issues in the backyard, and even shipping a few small items I left behind in the house). The service I received with Adam as my agent is total - great communication, a wealth of real estate experience, thorough & persistent work - this is the combination few other agents can match. read more

With Adam's immense guidance and support, my boyfriend and I snagged our first home in our top choice neighborhood, for under asking. Throughout our search and during escrow, Adam steered us in the right direction, providing advice when we needed it and listening to our concerns when we got to a decision point. All in all, it was as seamless of a process as we could have hoped for. After having briefly worked with a couple of other agents, we were delighted to connect with Adam. In addition to just being the nicest guy ever, he's a skilled and thoughtful agent. If we ever wade into the housing market again, we will certainly be calling Adam! read more

Being a first-time home buyer in the Bay Area can be a little daunting, but Adam guided us through the process from the earliest stages all the way through move-in and beyond. Adam won us over with his informed and helpful but laid back approach. At every step, we knew Adam had our best interests at heart, and his advice was spot on. He was responsive, available, and aggressive in getting information when we needed it; patient when we wanted a little space to think. When it came time to make offers and negotiate, Adam gave us great advice and secured a deal we were really happy with. We would never be in our new home without him! read more

Adam helped me find my dream home in San Francisco. He was with me at every step of the process from helping me find a mortgage agent, looking at properties, finding and closing on a property, and even now after I have moved in, he has checked in and is helping me out with some other details. Buying a home, especially in the Bay Area can be stressful and daunting and Adam helped make the process as smooth as possible. I am very thankful and now have moved into my new home! read more

I am forever grateful to Mr. Adam Ettenson, ESQ. for his amazing talent as my real estate agent. I was worried about the sale of my house due to it being a "difficult" home with so much going against it - foundation issues, dry rot, uneven floors, some flooding issues. It was not going to be an easy home to sell, and I knew it. Adam was great throughout the entire process, from his strategy and planning on how we would market the house, build interest before going to market by reaching out to his vast network, and finding the right person on his team that could tell the "right" story about the house, its history and the kind of buyer it needed to give it some love. We scrubbed and polished and made her look as beautiful as we could, and it wasn't easy, but she showed well and we received several offers after just five days on the market (yes, only five days!). Adam worked his magic and we got an over-asking, non-contingent offer with a 7-day close. We didn't expect this to happen but it did, and I have Adam to thank for it. If you're looking for a solid agent who can help you sell not only a multi-million dollar home but even a difficult one in a difficult market (sold over-asking during the Pandemic!) then Adam is your guy. I'm a happy man, and can't say enough to recommend him as a brilliant agent. Highly recommended! read more

Adam was an incredible asset to us in our search for a home. As first time buyers entering an intimidating market, we could not have asked for more. Adam was highly conscientious, available, and knowledgable. His coaching put us on really strong footing when it came time to bid. We ended up purchasing a home within our budget that far exceeded our expectations despite high interest in the house. Even after the sale closed, Adam offered advice and shared contacts for contractors, even coming to appointments. He's also a real joy to work with, interpersonally. He put us at ease and took all of our concerns seriously. I highly recommend his services to anyone in the market for a new home. read more

Adam helped us purchase our dream vacation home in Napa in a competitive bidding situation. After looking casually at properties in Napa for some time, we found a home that was ideal for our family, only to find that offers needed to be submitted within three days. Fortunately, a friend referred us to Adam, who promptly and diligently sprang into action. He immediately performed a competitive market analysis, researched the neighborhood and spoke with the sellers' agent to obtain useful background info to help guide us in writing an offer that was competitive yet within our budget and comfort level. The sellers narrowed the offers down to ours and another party, who bid a higher price. Fortunately, Adam skillfully negotiated terms that were more favorable and our offer was accepted! Adam was also extremely helpful with finding competent and thorough home and pest inspectors in the Napa area. His experience was key when diplomatically negotiating credit back for unanticipated issues after many back and forth discussions with the sellers' agent. Buying a home can be an emotional process, but Adam kept us grounded and focused and helped alleviate a lot of the stress by serving as an attentive and trustworthy agent. He was very responsive in his communication and acted with integrity throughout the entire process. Most importantly, his skills & experience helped us obtain a home that will be a happy place for our family for years to come. read more

Adam is a smart and savvy agent, and a true consumer advocate. I work in the financing side of the business, and have the perspective of having worked closely with dozens of different agents. He stands out in his dedication to his clients; where so many in the business will take the easy road or gloss over something noteworthy, Adam digs in to make sure everything is right. I appreciate his dedication to the community he serves, and that his approach to service extends beyond the places where he earns a living. You're not likely to find a more genuine partner for your home purchase/sale. read more

I worked with Adam for approx. 1 year until we found a condo for my USF attending daughter. Adam has a very good understanding of the local real estate market and is extremely knowledgeable in several areas of real estate transactions including all the 'districts" in San Francisco. Adam educated me and my wife on local biding processes and since I was a remote buyer, he only showed me properties that met my requirements during my visits to the San Francisco area. Adam helped me with several requirements; 1031 real estate exchanges, financing, home inspectors, title companies, it was like a one stop shop for everything. One of the best experiencing I have had buying investment real estate. We both worked on three separate bids and the 3rd time was the one that stuck even though it was one of the more complex sales agreements with over 70 pages to review and take exception too. Adam has a good understanding of legal T&Cs, and while not giving legal advice, his educational knowledge helped me make good choices. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Adam , and feel that he always had my back with this transaction, jumped in when needed to and had our best interest in mind. Not only do I have a trusted realtor in San Francisco, I have a new friend. read more

We have bought more than a dozen houses over the years, and Adam Ettenson is without question the most thorough, creative and responsive broker we have ever had the pleasure to work with. He demonstrated rapid responses to questions, enormous commitment to finding us a house, he was generous with his time, he anticipated issues and headed them off before they occurred, and he was a great advocate. We could not recommend him more highly!!!! read more

Adam's patience and support during my family's the nine-month search for a property to buy was remarkable. He was always there to answer questions and pursue answers to the fine points of complicated disclosure packages. And besides being super responsive, diligent, and attentive to detail ... he's a great pleasure to work with. read more

I was completely satisfied with the fine job Adam Ettenson did for me in selling my home. He is extremely knowledgeable and is able to explain the most difficult real estate concepts to anyone, even to someone like me that was almost completely ignorant of the field. Also, Adam is extremely we responsive. I was able to call or email him at any time and if he was busy at that moment he got back to me extremely promptly. I had some unusual problems with the sale of my home and because of his diverse background having worked in real estate for many years and being a practicing attorney before that, he was able to advise me and help through a difficult situation. This brings me to what I feel is Adam's best quality as a real estate agent: he is very willing to give clear, honest and direct advice. I interviewed three agents before I chose Adam. I told all of them that because I had very little real estate or business experience. I would want them to clearly advice on what they believed would be the best course of action for me when there were choices to make. As I interviewed all of these agents I asked them for their advice on a particular problem I had, one where there were a number of ways it could have been handled. The three other agents told me two or three ways this issue could be resolved but said they didn't feel comfortable stating which option they thought would be the best. Only Adam directly told me what he thought would be the best way to handle the problem. I would recommend Adam to anyone thinking of buying or selling a house. He is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, responsive and able and willing to give clear and direct advice. read more

Adam was my agent in the purchase of my home in the Duboce Triangle. In a word, he was FANTASTIC! I highly recommend Adam to anyone interested in buying a house; and that's true whether this is your first time in the San Francisco real estate market or experienced with it. First, Adam is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, which as you might imagine is invaluable in analyzing price point and comparable sales, and developing very competitive offers. His knowledge and experience, though, also have an incredible benefit - he knows about movements in the market even before they are readily apparent. This was especially helpful to me because his skills and contacts meant that I could move on my current home right away, and to lock in a contract before comparable homes in the neighborhood started posting higher. Second, Adam understood what I was looking for; San Francisco is great because we are all "individuals," but it is especially nice to sit down and have someone with Adam's knowledge and experience take your perspective and then shape it into a concrete plan to get you what you want. And he did. This was apparent from the first time we met, and continued to be true as I worked my way through housing inventory, neighborhoods, home styles, etc. In the end, I had a true partner who understood what I wanted and needed; and he delivered! Third, Adam is a great guy. This was my first home purchase - in San Francisco - at what then seemed the height of the market - while I was busy at work - when I'm already predisposed to worry. Adam is not only understanding, but an empathetic listener and a friendly voice of reason and calm when things look tough. That was especially true for me on a number of occasions, including when my first offer was turned down and then again through the process of wrapping up the ultimate purchase. TL;DR - Adam is FANTASTIC! The closest thing to a painless experience in the San Franciso real estate market you can get. read more