Working with Madeline Gibson and the Ruth Krishnan team was an exceptional experience. Having…read moretrusted Ruth with a past property sale in the City, I already knew their team standards were high, but Madeline still managed to exceed them. My search started with her colleague, Yesinia Beatriz, who supported me early on and connected me with Madeline who was a great fit for my needs! I wanted a property in a highly competitive, expensive area during a time of low inventory. Madeline never made my goals feel unrealistic. She helped me purchase my dream home in a newly renovated TIC building on the border of Russian Hill and Nob Hill, smoothly navigating the complex TIC financing requirements. Madeline is highly knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. She educated me using recent comparable sales data and reviewed every document thoroughly. In a multi-bid situation, her strategy secured a home that not only met my must-haves but also my would-love-to-haves (hello private garage, view, and fireplace), on my very first offer, with zero back-and-forth counters. She operates with total integrity and made me feel genuinely cared for throughout the process. I highly and absolutely recommend Madeline and the Ruth Krishnan team. I can't thank them enough!

Working with Val and the Krishnan team on our home search and purchase was a great experience!…read moreAlthough they have a busy practice, we felt very well educated and prepared at every step. (Pro tip: take the homework they give you seriously- the Past Sold exercise was incredibly valuable) Val and her team were always present and reliable when an important decision needed to be made, a problem required solving, or an opportunity demanded action. Val brings a lot of experience and judgment to the process. She is warm and personable, but also pragmatic, firm, and refreshingly no-nonsense when the situation calls for it. We appreciated having someone who could cut through the noise, give us a clear read on a situation, and help keep a complicated transaction moving forward. She also created opportunities for us that we genuinely don't think we would have had with another agent. She and her team were thorough with the details and documents, helped us work through a seemingly endless number of questions, and made the overall process much more manageable. Val is very good at what she does. If you're looking for someone experienced, well connected, pragmatic, and effective when it counts, while still being empathetic, she's a great person to have in your corner. We would absolutely work with her again and would happily recommend her to friends looking to buy or sell a home.

Danielle and her team are amazing. She helped us through both selling our Potrero house and buying…read moreour new house in Noe, and there were SO many moving pieces along the way. She was always available, super responsive, and an incredibly valuable co-pilot throughout the whole journey. When it came to preparing our house for sale, as well as our pricing strategy, her team and network added so much value -- ultimately resulting in an incredible offer that was $1.4M over asking. On the flip side, when she helped us buy our new home in Noe Valley, it was a total nail-biter with multiple offers and rounds of negotiation. In the end, we won because of Danielle's long-term relationships and experience. She has her finger on the pulse of the SF market, she'll tell you what she really thinks, and most importantly, she's just a real, authentic person who you genuinely trust to have your back. We couldn't recommend her more.

Always selling beautiful homes in our Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco…read more Home quality offerings, videos, photography and staging are stellar. In an extremely competitive San Francisco real estate market where buyers are acquiring $1 million above listing prices means having either a buyers or sellers agent is critical in having the hyper local neighborhood real estate expertise, insights, marketing, deep knowledge of local market value.

Samantha Huang has been a great addition to my family's happiness and achievements…read more Thanks to Samantha I was able to close on my first dream home last month in the Silver Terrace neighborhood; in San Francisco, after looking for months on the market, and I still can't believe it, our offer won and she delivered! With a uprise competitive market with numerous offers on the table, it was very competitive. My family has also closed multiple properties under Samantha Huang in San Francisco. Our plans are to continue in the near future because of a positive experience and knowledgeable information she provided. Samantha is a gem; one of the most honest, efficient, hard working, helpful, reliable and experienced realtor my family and I encountered over the years of being in the real estate market. We put full faith in Samantha for many reasons such as (honesty, bilingual, efficient, knowledgeable, and well experienced, she also exceeded all our expectations). Her work ethic is unmatched and is impromptu when it comes to delivering for her clients'. She gives honest feedback and understands how important it is for you to purchase something worthy of your needs. Anyone who is looking for a good experience with purchasing a property with honest intentions of wanting the best for her client; I would highly recommend Samantha Huang. 11/10 if I could rate her. She is a winner and you won't regret or have doubts when working with her. She is truly the best in the business. I am confident you will receive the same experience. We are forever grateful for the experience to work with Samantha. -Johnson T & Family.

Samantha and her team for the job done for us!…read more Before any referrals, by chance we met Samantha at an open house while we were in our window shopping phase. We were impressed with her approachability and professionalism. It crossed our mind to work with her as our exclusive buying agent then. Later, we found out several of our friends also successfully bought with Samantha in San Francisco so we decided to reach out. The process was simple, we met on a zoom call and shared what our preferences and deal breakers were. Four months later and we closed in the sunset district! We never felt pressured and Samantha kept us positive and kept us engaged as the market competitiveness can be disheartening at times.

Laura represented me as a seller of a condo. She did an exceptional job throughout the process:…read moreassessing where to invest money to improve the property, preparing all the documentation for a seamless and fast transaction (including appropriate inspections to reassure buyers that the condo was in good condition), evaluating comparables and pricing the unit competitively yet enticingly (hard to achieve, but she did!), and designing a marketing campaign that, frankly, was beyond my expectations. Her team of subcontractors is top notch. Tim, who handled the painting, was a true asset and a wonderful person. What made her exceptional was her communication with me and went the extra mile to help me bring the condo to the market. I am extremely grateful for that. I left California while the condo was still getting prepped for sale without a worry in my mind, because Laura and I had timed everything with the right people to bring the property to the market promptly and well positioned to sell. She handled everything in my absence, which was such a relief. The sale was a great success. It was fast, smooth, with no hiccups. I can't believe how lucky I was to have found Laura. She's not the only agent I have worked with, but she is definitely the best.

We recently worked with Laura to pull market comparables for our home in San Francisco, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional. We initially connected with her through our business school alumni network and already knew of her stellar reputation, as she had successfully helped two of our friends navigate their own home puchases/ sales in the city. The current SF market is moving incredibly fast--especially with the recent AI boom--and because inventory is so tight, finding accurate comps for a unique property can be a challenge. We had done a significant amount of "homework" before reaching out, but Laura's insight was invaluable. After working with her for a week, we were impressed by her market knowledge-- the data was well-supported by nuanced judgement that confirmed our own research and gave us much-needed confidence in our valuation. Ultimately, we decided not to put our home on the market at this time, but this process gave us a glimpse into the level of professionalism and expertise Laura brings to a real transaction. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our friends or colleagues looking for a sharp, reliable RE advisor in San Francisco.

Kevin Ho was amazing in helping us buy our first home! We were competing against multiple offers,…read moreand the tenant-occupied property added extra challenges. When unexpected issues came up, Kevin communicated with everyone involved, and found solutions that kept the deal moving forward. He was always responsive, patient, and made us feel that our best interests came first. His market knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in getting our offer accepted. We're incredibly grateful for Kevin's help and couldn't recommend him more!

Kevin goes above and beyond as a realtor. During the home search process, he toured potential…read moreproperties and recorded videos highlighting all the relevant details, giving me a thorough preview of each home. When evaluating a property, he prioritized investigating every detail--sometimes literally digging around--to make sure it was safe and sound. He took the time to understand my priorities and helped me purchase a property I'm truly excited about. The property needed some updates and changes, and Kevin helped with the heavy lifting by making a list, identifying the key issues, and helping prioritize the work that needed to be done. When I shared everything Kevin was helping me with, friends were surprised. They said their realtors were no longer involved after the sale. Kevin clearly loves the process of matching homes with buyers. I'm grateful for his help and support.

Makras is now handling our apartment building's maintenance; they've been doing a good job…read more Makras responded within a day and fixed a chirping carbon monoxide/smoke detector in my unit and recently changed out the fire hoses on every floor of the building, something that was done only a few short years ago. Proactive with maintenance and safety repairs, my only complaint is they've been cashing my rent checks early the past few months. Just because I'm conscientious and mail them early doesn't mean they should be cashed mid-month.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Makras Real Estate has become incredibly…read morestressful. I pay my rent through Chase Bill Pay, which withdraws the money from my account and sends the checks directly to Makras. I have had repeated issues with them claiming that my rent was unpaid, including issues with September and now July and August. For July and August, Chase shows that the payments were sent, the money was withdrawn from my account, but the checks apparently were never deposited. Despite this, I was served with a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit claiming I never paid. What has been even more upsetting is how they handle these situations. They have sent intimidating men to my apartment who aggressively bang on my door over these alleged unpaid payments. I am a woman living alone, and having strange men show up and bang on my apartment door is genuinely scary and completely unnecessary. It is also humiliating to have this happening in front of my neighbors, as if I simply refuse to pay my rent, when I have documentation from my bank showing the payments were sent. Instead of simply calling or emailing me and taking the time to reconcile their records with my payment documentation, I feel like I am constantly having to defend myself and prove that I paid. I am now dealing with the situation through my attorney and documenting everything. Based on my personal experience, I would strongly recommend that any tenant dealing with this company keep detailed records of every single rent payment and every interaction with management. No tenant should feel intimidated in their own home over a payment issue that could have been handled with a simple phone call or email.

Simon got me the ideal house for my parents in Oakland. Close, but not too close. Super crazy…read moremarket now but he knew what to put the offer in to get the deal done. He was always willing to drive to the east bay and was quick and responsive. Highly recommend.

And after a little over 13 years, the round trip is finished!…read more Simon helped me sell my condo in downtown SF in a tough market environment. He gave me great advice on how to prepare the unit to stand out from other available properties, and gave a white glove experience during the sale process, handling marketing, open houses, and discussions with interested parties. Thanks to Simon, I was able to enter escrow quickly with a favorable offer and get a sale done on the timeline I discussed with him. I'd recommend Simon for anyone who'd like to make sure their agent is aware of how the market is evolving in real estate and has significant experience locally in SF. If and when I ever buy again in SF, I'll make sure Simon's helping me to get the right property for my larger family needs now.

Max was exceptional throughout our appraisal process, especially during a delicate equity buyout…read moreinvolving family members. He handled the situation with professionalism, fairness, and genuine care, remaining neutral while thoughtfully answering questions and providing clear explanations that helped everyone feel informed and respected. What truly sets Max apart is that he's more than just an appraiser--he's a knowledgeable real estate professional who understands the bigger picture. As our transaction progressed, he continued to offer thoughtful guidance and valuable insight when we needed it most. If you're looking for someone who brings expertise, integrity, and outstanding service, Max is the complete package and a true one-stop resource for all things real estate. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, will absolutely use his services again, and would confidently recommend him to friends and family for appraisals and any real estate needs.

Gave very helpful advice on short notice, also runs an appraisal service that is wonderfulread more

Really helpful and knowledgeable. Consistent communication made buying my first house easy.read more

A very professional and helpful man! He was extremely communicative and smooth throughout the whole…read moremove in process. Thank you so much for all the help!! Highly recommend

I cannot recommend Vikrant, Mona and team enough. It is not for everyone but for the right buyer,…read morewho knows exactly what they are looking for and are willing to do the research, they are an amazing option. I am a first time buyer with clear vision of what I wanted and the capital. Did not want a real estate agent to find the property for me, educate me or tour the home. With the price range of property I was looking at, 2.5% of the price seemed steep and I was looking for an option. I connected with Vikrant about a month ago and now I bought my home. Their expertise was invaluable for me and walking me through step by step of the transaction process. Mona's price research was on point. I bid on the top end of the range given competitive nature of the property and just beat the next bidder. I had a LOT of newbie questions that their team had patiently answered and still are helping me through. They even set up the escrow in such a way that I did not even have to apply for rebate but the amount I owed was reduced (only applicable for cash purchase). I ended up saving a TON on agent fees and in the end, ended up being a very fast and efficient engagement with them. Highly recommend but please be aware of their limitations and make sure it is right for you.

This was our first time purchasing a home without using a traditional real estate agent, and we…read morecouldn't have been more pleased with the experience. Vikrant, Hira, and their whole team did everything they promised (and more). They were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and strategic throughout the entire process. I never felt like I was sacrificing service or expertise by going with a flat-fee model. In fact, I'd say they outperformed the traditional agents I've worked with in the past, at a fraction of the cost. The entire experience exceeded my expectations, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone buying a home.