Lance King and Jon Iddings are superstars! I found these guys on Yelp, and it was truly a pleasure working with them! Lance was very knowledgeable about the housing market in San Francisco, and he constantly recommended me, as a seller, with the best possible solutions. Lance also had a good taste in terms of stylizing my place and making it ready for the market. He had awesome recommendations to make my place look nice but it still fit my budget. I was really happy with how my place turned out when we put it in the market. He's definitely a great marketer! Lance and Jon delivered outstanding customer experience, and were very responsive when it came to negotiation. They worked night and day to make sure we didn't miss opportunities, and also made sure we could execute the opportunity really well. Overall, I'm very satisfied and thankful that I'd worked with them. Definitely recommending them to friends and family. read more

I came to Lance and Jeff after doing deep research with several realtors. In the end, I was very happy with my choice to work with them. Here are the main reasons why I chose to work with Lance. Lance's Ability to Work Within My Budget I was not one of those buyer's with many luxuries in the process. I had a very tight budget and very specific preferences for the property. Though this was a challenge, Lance and Jeff did not shy away from it! Lance's Work Style Due to my busy work schedule, I needed to work with a realtor who was efficient. Lance worked really well over email, augmented by phone conversations as needed, and would provide very quick and succinct responses during the day. The only thing to note here is that Lance is not a night owl, and so if you are a rare bird who is used to sending emails and receiving responses into the wee hours of the night, Lance works mostly during the day and after dinner. These choice few hours offline, of course, belie a rigorous commitment to his work and speaks nothing about the quality or persistence of Lance's work. Lance's Expertise and Business Background One of the primary reasons I worked with Lance is that he brings a business perspective to the table, which is really helpful if you are a person looking to make a smart buy. I learned that for realtors, providing an opinion on the business value of a deal can be scary. It's a big decision for their clients and it's a lot of pressure to be wrong. Lance, however, is not afraid to provide his opinion and will steer you away from what seems like a bad decision -- whether the $/sq ft doesn't have much headroom, the layout is weird, or there is something that seems off about the construction. Business acumen was important to me in helping me think through the right home. Lance has years of experience running his own company, and so he has a good sense for business cycles. He uses this sense in a way that's a little different from other realtors, too. Many realtors rely on comps -- a comparison of like listings broken down into dollar per square foot. While this can be an insightful exercise, it's easy for a savvy buyer or seller to do this on her own. Lance provides an extra layer of instinct that takes into account the last two months of sales, as well as his knowledge of the neighborhood. It is an additional layer of input that goes beyond pure math. One thing I also really liked is that Lance also personally visited each property that seriously interested me, so that he could give an informed opinion on the pro's and con's. When he visited the properties, he would give a detailed and honest assessment about what he thought of the listing -- both in terms of what would fit my own tastes and lifestyle and the wisdom of the buy. Lance's Attention to Detail I really appreciated that anytime I considered making an offer, Lance and Jeff would do a thorough review of all of the disclosures and then spend time with me on the phone going over each piece so I understood what they were saying. This gave me much more confidence in the process! Lance's Experience with Construction Lance has experience in remodeling homes and then selling them, which gives him informed perspective on difficulty (or ease) of certain renovations and sometimes even price. Lance's Work Ethic Lance cares a lot about the quality of his service and goes to great pains to maintain the utmost integrity of his work. He has a strong code of ethics for every part of the way he does business -- from the way he treats his clients to his straightforward nature that avoids blowing any smoke. I really liked how Lance would carefully pore over the disclosures for each potential bid, inspecting a large volume of paperwork with attention to detail. Working with Jeff Lance is able to maintain a high level of service for multiple clients by working with some great partners. Jeff was a really enthusiastic realtor who worked with Lance. He would go with me to many open houses and give his own take on the the property, acting as both an expert and a sounding board. If he didn't know something specific about the property or the market, he would go and help me find the answer. Jeff also, in a former life, worked with cars, which lends a helpful perspective on how house appliances could work -- a whole new world I knew nothing about! Both Lance's and Jeff's Continued Support After the Purchase Process One thing I have loved about Lance and Jeff is how they have continued to be available after the purchase. With most realtors the relationship ends there. But Lance and Jeff have continued to be helpful resources on everything from stoves to property taxes to contractor referrals. Especially if this is your first purchase. Summary Overall, I would highly recommend working with Lance and Jeff! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. read more

As luck had it, we found King Realty Group randomly online. Many of our friends recommended their own real estate agents to us, and we also considered several ubiquitous realtor companies. Yet, the reason we chose King Realty Group, above all others, was an immediate and consistent recognition that they had the grit to go the distance with us, and the integrity to make us feel like our search was their own. As first-time home buyers, we wanted a real estate agent who would be a true partner in our search, and provide vetted experience, local market knowledge, and trusted industry relationships. More so, we wanted a savvy yet personable professional who would guide us with commitment and an understanding of our priorities and parameters. We sought a real estate agent who would bring sage expertise and timely, aggressive negotiation skills. As well, we knew that we needed an objective sounding board in our realtor, to distill realistic options and educate our expectations. We found all of these qualities, remarkable in their scope, in Lance King and Arron Sweeney at King Realty Group. When we began our conversations with Lance, he offered a robust amount of market insight, but foremost he listened to both our criteria and our wishes. From there, we called upon Lance and Arron for six months, daily, with myriad questions ranging from disclosure package details to strategic positioning ideas. They were always available with ready interest to visit open houses, arrange private viewings, and explore before-market opportunities. Most importantly, they deliberated pros and cons of properties with us, and advised about purchase tactics specific to individual offers. The added value of King Realty Group is their market experience across the entire Bay Area. We cast a wide search net in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. In every neighborhood we considered, Lance and Arron had first-hand knowledge to offer their perspectives and connections. As a result of their integrated approach, it was a seamless process for us to simultaneously look in multiple areas thereby increasing our options. Thanks in large part to King Realty Group's relationships, our home search had a very happy ending in Oakland. After we successfully made an offer, the deal was done, and the adrenaline of our real-estate hunt left with the movers, this is the upshot of our experience: Lance and Arron steadfastly bolstered our options and prioritized our best interests throughout an emotional rollercoaster ride in a brutally competitive market. Perhaps a more compelling recommendation is based on a simple feeling: Lance and Arron made us feel like we were their #1 clients each and every day for half a year. read more

When my wife and I decided to move to San Francisco from Australia we thought we had the realtor part handled since one of my wife's childhood friends was a local realtor. He didn't seem to want to do much for us despite the fact that we were willing to spend up to $3 Mil, so we went in search of someone great to help us. Fortune smiled on us when we found King Realty Group. I connected with the owner Lance King while still in Australia, and it was clear from the beginning that he really knows his stuff. When I let him know (with very short notice) that I was going to be in SF for one day only to look at properties, despite having had knee surgery just days before my arrival he toughed it out and showed up to personally give me a great tour. One of those places was perfect for me and my family, so we decided to put an offer in. The money for the purchase was dependent on the sale of some shares which was in the final stages of wrapping up. Lance was diligent about making sure we had enough time to close my sale and close the purchase before inking the deal, so we signed the contract and eagerly looked forward to moving into our new place. That's when things got really complicated. I was initially told that my share sale deal would close no later than January 15, and Lance had no trouble negotiating a long close to accommodate that, but that end date given to me turned out to be wildly off the mark. As the delays piled up it seemed more and more likely that not only I was going to lose the place but would likely be fighting to get my deposit back. Somehow, magically, Lance anticipated every seller move and crafted perfect responses, and kept the deal in play for 4-1/2 months! My wife and I now live in that property thanks to Lance's expertise and deft negotiating, and we cannot be more grateful. I am absolutely convinced that if anyone else had handled this deal we would not be living there now. On top of all that, when we got the keys we found a really nice bottle of champagne and a bottle of whisky that is almost impossible to find waiting for us as housewarming presents. If you want to buy in this city, do yourself a favor and just call Lance. read more

I cannot recommend Lance highly enough as a broker. Lance had been helping us look for a home for over 9 months. He never put any pressure on us to buy; in fact it was quite the opposite. When touring a home with Lance, he would point out every possible issue or concern to make sure we were aware of them. He even saved us from buying a home that we thought was perfect, as he noticed the garage entrance was too small for standard cars (something the listing agent had tried to disguise). He was extremely patient with us throughout the process, and once we were ready to buy (over Thanksgiving week no less) he jumped into action despite him traveling for most of the week. He helped us negotiate a good price and some great concessions from the seller that made us feel even more excited about the purchase. Even after close he has been extremely helpful in getting the seller to provide additional documents and answer questions about the home. In short, Lance was great and I definitely plan on using him again. read more

Lance is one of the most highly professional realtors we have worked with. We enjoyed our experience and will absolutely work with him again. He is knowledgable and has a no-pressure approach to finding the right property at the right time. read more

All I can say is the folks at Fixed Rate saved my butt. I was heading underwater on my condo fast and hardly any of the other units in the building were selling. The Fixed Rate team came in, told me what I needed to do to get the place ready, handled the contractors, all the paperwork, and ordered all the necessary reports. They took care of everything. Once the place was ready for sale I was blown away - when they sent me the listing the photos were so awesome I didn't even recognize it. Long story short - they sold my condo in 21 days, got me a great offer, and saved me a bunch of money on commissions. It was nothing short of miraculous. Now I can get on with my life - I will never forget what they did for me. Erik Christiansen - San Francisco, CA read more

I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with when deciding to buy our first place. I highly recommend Lance (and Jon) and would be more than happy to chat with anyone who is considering working with them. It took almost a year to finally find the right place. Lance was patient, helpful and very involved the entire time, always willing to answer our never-ending questions and look at countless places with (and sometimes even without) us. Lance is knowledgeable and also willing to take the time to help you learn if you want - I found him to be very trustworthy. It took a long time for us to buy not because of a lack of effort from us or Lance, but because he wanted to make sure we found the right place. And I'm very picky! Our criteria changed throughout the year, and he was great about pushing back and asking the right questions, just to ensure we made a smart choice. There were a couple places Lance actually talked us out of buying - places I was ready to pull the trigger on, but places I would not have been happy with (looking back now). He took the time to not only understand what we wanted, but also to understand more about our personal lives and plans, to ensure what we invested in would make sense given our goals/plans. He asked us questions I wouldn't have thought about considering. As someone who likes to make quick decisions, having Lance really thinking about our best interests really helped us avoid making the wrong investment. Lance is also uber knowledgeable about the foundation of a place. Lot's of places looked good, but he went straight to the bones/piping to see if it was actually good. Obviously that stuff is learned from inspections, but having him weed out the bad places right away was awesome. Lance and Jon were involved all the way to the end, and helped us manage everything (from meeting the other tenants, to making sure we met with lawyers, to setting us up with the right bank, etc). I could not have imagined the process without them and would (and will!) work with them again in a heartbeat! read more

My husband and I recently purchased a condo in the Mission, and we're incredibly thankful Lance and his associate Sierra Sanders were the ones to help us navigate through the long and intimidating process of first time home ownership. Not only are they deeply knowledgeable about this (insane) market, but also thorough, obsessively detail oriented, and extremely generous with the time spent helping us to understand it as well. What was most impressive was that it was clear that they were sincerely looking out for our best interests, and weren't shy about telling us why we should walk away from a listing when they could tell our emotions had overshadowed practical realities. We would work with them all over again in a heartbeat. read more

I have had the distinct pleasure to work with Jon on numerous occasions and during the course of each transaction he was always compounded of knowledge and a tireless work ethic. Perpetually responsive and overly respectful to any and all of my questions or concerns no matter how broad or trivial. He is not only a fine realtor but a gentleman in the highest regard. In my humble opinion anyone entering the real estate market would be well served to have Jon navigating their course. And having now successfully performed six transactions with King realty , Jon having a hand in many ,I would not even consider using anyone else. Thank you Jon for constantly being embellished in the direction of discipline, honesty, and respect. Cordially, Mark D Shannon read more

I have bought and sold several properties prior to my latest purchase, so I've dealt with a lot of Real Estate people. When I was ready to buy again, I talked with a lot of agents and considered several prior to selecting one. I went with Fixed Rate Properties, and am very glad I did. Initially, I was drawn to them because of the owner's experience successfully buying, rehabbing and selling multiple properties in San Francisco. Throughout the home search process, I was pleasantly surprised by my agent's patience and willingness to discourage me from purchasing properties that had flaws but that I was nonetheless considering. It was refreshing to have someone on my side who was really looking out for my best interests and not just trying to just earn a commission. When I finally got into contract on my home, it turned out to be incredibly complicated and required an endless amount of back and forth negotiations on a myriad of issues. Everything was handled skillfully, timely and professionally from start to finish: the grasp of the complexities, the ability to keep track of everything that was going on and ensure no deadline was ever missed, successfully negotiating just about everything I wanted, offering great insights on the process, and on the spot responses to my questions and communications regardless of how late or early in the day. I know they didn't make much money on this deal but they treated me like a VIP every step of the way, capping it off with a nice card, a rebate check for about $3000, and a bottle of bubbly. I will definitely use Fixed Rate again and have already recommended them to several friends. UPDATE: they are always great about keeping me updated on the SF market which has been on fire recently. They are always happy to answer my questions and are always on top of everything. I absolutely recommend them 100%! read more

As first time home buyers, Sierra and Lance helped us make sense of the process and feel comfortable every step of the way. They have great local knowledge and connections, which was a huge help in this crazy market. They were also incredibly honest and weren't afraid to tell us when a home we liked wasn't a good buy. I would absolutely 100% recommend King Realty - Sierra helped us find and successfully buy our dream home! read more

I've finally started to yelp and wanted to post this review which I had written on the fixed rate properties website: I heard of Fixed Rate Properties through a friend and ended up hiring them for two simultaneous transactions - both the sale of my condo and the purchase of a new condo for my boyfriend (now husband) and I. We had a great experience as they were incredibly responsive and provided top-notch service. Always kept us informed throughout the process allowing us to make timely decisions. It was good to have them engaged in both the sale and the purchase because they understood what coordination was needed in the situation. In addition, they were able to help us deal with a difficult situation in one of the transactions....and given how stressful any real estate transaction can be, that was really helpful! We definitely recommend Fixed Rate Properties to anyone! read more

If you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate, call Lance King at Fixed Rate Properties. We all know people in the Real Estate business, and most of them seem like they don't know what they're doing and/or are more concerned with spending your money than looking out for your interests. I met the owner of Fixed Rate Properties through a tennis group, and when my business partner and I were looking at buying an investment property I gave him a call. We figured the property was so cheap we could just rent it out and worry about fixing it up later, but we wanted to make sure so I asked him to take a look. Two minutes inside the property and he said, "Don't waste your money. This building is about to fall down." What we thought was a good investment would have essentially been a teardown, costing us hundreds of thousand more than we planned, money we didn't have and had no way to raise. Since we were looking at investment properties, he offered to drive us across town to look at one he owned to give us some ideas about how and where to spend upgrade money to maximize our investment. The property was way out of our range so there was no way we were going to buy it, but he took the time to show us around anyway, explained the decision making process of where to spend improvement money, how he found deals on materials, and how he knew the building was sound even before ordering the inspections. He also took the time to explain the whole TIC thing, and both my partner and I were extremely impressed with the depth of his knowledge. We were also impressed with the staging of the property, which the company had done in-house. I'm coming to realize that even though buyers don't pay for their Agent's services, it can end up costing you a lot of money if you don't have the right people representing you. Bottom line - even though we have a low budget we were treated like an important client, and when we do find the right property we're using Fixed Rate. Oh yeah, they rebate every buyer client 20% of their commissions. You'd have to be crazy to use anyone else. read more

Lance represented my wife and I when we wanted to sell our place in an absolutely horrible market, and still manage to buy a new place. The service we got from Lance and his team was outstanding, due in large part to their many years of experience. There are several points in real estate deals where particular judgment calls can have consequences in the tens of thousands of dollars -and even make or break a deal. Lance is the person you need for these key judgment calls. I recommend him highly without reservation. read more

This is my second time using Lance and his team. He was able to sell me the house originally and now he sold it for me. He had a very short time line to work with and use all of his options to make it happen. He and his partner Aaron did a great job! My favorite thing about working with Lance is that he is a straight shooter. He tells you how it is and he has always been accurate. I would like to thank both he and Aaron for another job well done. read more

I used Fixed Rate last year to purchase a loft in San Francisco on the recommendation of my mortgage broker -- and I'd have to say they really know what they're doing. Fixed Rate quickly found me exactly what I was looking for -- and on the price and terms I wanted. The deal was a bit complicated since both the listing agent and I were in Europe for most of the escrow period, but Fixed Rate made sure everything went seamlessly -- they took care of the appraiser, inspector, etc. and made sure everything was ok before signing off on the deal. The best part was when the deal had closed my agent brought me the keys to my new home, a nice bottle of champagne, and a commission rebate check for over $3,000. If you're in the market you should seriously consider these guys. read more

Lance has done it once again. He was extremely patient and knowledgeable when I bought my house a couple years ago and he was even better on the selling side. He saved me a few thousand dollars a month by setting me up with a furniture rental company instead of an overpriced staging company. He worked closely with me throughout the entire process to help pick out the proper furniture and he also saved me time by going to the house to receive the furniture and guide the interior decorating process. Overall, the sale process went very quickly and smoothly. Based on his knowledge, experience, and integrity, I would recommend Lance to anyone. Thanks again!!! read more

Lance's experience and knowledge in the San Francisco market are unmatched. He worked with us for 4 years to find the perfect home to meet our needs. Unfortunately for him, our needs and budget, as a growing family, continued to evolve throughout the process. He never flinched and continued to provide top notch service, and advice. During the process, there were several properties that Lance talked us out of. After he explained his rationale, it was clear that the properties would not have worked for our family. The San Francisco Bay Area market was blazing hot, and we could have easily got caught up in the FOMO and purchased the wrong property, but Lance always kept our best interests in mind and kept a level head. Our goal was always to get the right property at a fair price and he steered us in that direction. In the rare instance he wasn't available, he had us work with his one of his associates, Laena, who was also top notch. I cannot recommend Lance King and his team enough. read more

We had a fantastic buying experience with Lance who patiently stayed the course with us as we dealt with a very competitive market over the last few months. From the outset, Lance indicated that he wouldn't try to force anything and he'd be happy to work with us as long as it took. He stayed true to his word and we never felt pressured to make a decision throughout the entire process. Over the last few months he was extremely responsive and bent over backwards to schedule appointments for us. At every house we viewed, Lance had a sharp eye for detail and immediately pointed out concerning areas common with older homes in the Marin area. At each of the homes that we were excited about, Lance then went through the disclosure packets with us to explain what each item meant and the potential implications for us. There were numerous homes that he kindly encouraged us to reconsider pursuing given the potential defects and possibly money pit situation. Overall, I was most impressed by his approach to find the best home for us in our stage of life and continually remind us that we'll find the right home with time; and not to make a rash decision in our eagerness to own. We finally found our home that we had to have, and Lance worked with us to come up with the best strategy to pursue. He was thoughtful in the approach and got on the phone with us before bringing the offer to the seller and we were under contract within a few hours! After the offer was accepted Lance continued to help us through the various steps and what to expect to get to the finish line. He coordinated multiple visits to our house (pre closing) and even got the sellers to give us a walk through which was helpful to understand some of the unique features of the home. Overall, I give Lance a 10/10 on the whole process. He's never pushy and I appreciate his frankness in telling you what you should know rather than what you might want to hear. He's helped my understanding tremendously and I felt like I knew exactly what I should expect going into owning our first home. Highly recommend using King Realty in SF, Marin or surrounding areas. read more

I finally bought my own little place and I am loving it! In the beginning I thought I would be able to do the transaction all by myself - these realtors can't be smarter than I am, after all. But I am glad a friend convinced me otherwise and he recommended Fixed Rate Properties. I got in touch with Lance King, the managing broker and owner. He walked me through the process of buying a home, set up seach criteria for a database with all the current listings and went with me to quite a number of open houses (or houses "on lock box"). He asked the seller all the important questions and pointed out the strong and - even more so - the weak sides of each listing. No buying pressure at all. In the end, I bought a cheap TIC place - but still got the same VIP treatment from FRP. I was really impressed with the responsiveness (Lance would always called me back within minutes when I had questions), his attention to details (he pointed out missing docs which I didn't know they even existed) and gave me straight-up advice which houses to consider and which ones I should not touch with a ten-foot pole. Great experience - can really recommend Fixed Rate Properties to anyone looking to buy a home (and to sell as well, I guess). read more

I had a great experience with Arron Sweeney and Lance King. Arron was very attentive to all of our needs, gave very objective views on all the properties we looked at and was an all around great help through my first home buying process. He was a great resource and a top notch real estate agent. I went through a few agents before finding Arron and was very happy with the result. I highly recommend these guys. They will help make it happen for you in this crazy market! read more

It was a pleasure working with Lance. He was extremely responsive and would meet us at open houses at any time of day, regardless of whether it was during the week or weekend. He also has extensive knowledge of construction and materials from his prior career as a contractor, so he was able to quickly identify quality construction as well as potential issues with any of the apartments that we viewed with him. Lance was excellent at staying on top of all of the various processes and deliverables, from title company to lender etc., and everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend Lance as a broker, particularly in the SF market where you often have to make concessions on inspections and other things. read more

Lance is an exceptional agent; he and one of his associates, Sierra Sanders, provided us with exceptional help at every stage of our search. They're knowledgeable, responsive, savvy, and thorough; and what's more, the great reputation of King Realty Group preceded them, and made it much easier when it came to making offers on properties in San Francisco. Lance also has extensive experience in real estate development as well, so he was able to give excellent advice on the condition of various properties we were considering, and frequently would advise against making offers on properties that he knew might be problematic, even though it deprived him of a potential commission. They were also very thorough in reviewing disclosures and excellent at talking with listing agents and positioning us for success in negotiations. Although they are less well-known in the East Bay (where we were primarily searching), Lance and Sierra's experience and advice were invaluable and I would unreservedly recommend them wherever you're looking to buy in the Bay Area. We ended up closing on a loft in Jack London Square which was the ideal place for us. If you're looking for an agent, look no further. read more

Can't say enough about our experience with Fixed Rate Properties. My wife and I had been trying to buy a home in San Francisco using another company for over 2 years and we kept getting outbid. In less than 2 months with Fixed Rate we found a great home and got our offer accepted at $100-$150K below what other properties in the neighborhood were going for. And when undisclosed issues arose after our offer was accepted, Fixed Rate negotiated those issues in an expert fashion and to our benefit. When we got the keys to our new home, the owner of Fixed Rate came over with a bottle of champagne (and sparkling cider for my expecting wife), along with a commission rebate check for $8250, which came in very handy after the down payment. If I sell/buy again, I will be using Fixed Rate. I'd recommend them to anybody. Brian Marcus San Francisco, CA read more

Lance King, Managing Broker of Fixed Rate Properties, represented us on the recent sale of our home. He is knowledgeable about the marketplace, has good judgment and helped us sell our home in one of the toughest residential markets. Before we put the house on the market, he gave us recommendations about who to hire to have quality work done on the property for a good price. He was professional throughout the process, attentive to our concerns. and very responsive. Lance and Co. devoted a lot of time to our sale (holding many more open houses than he probably ever imagined he'd have to do) . And, to top it off, his commission is literally half the commission charged by the rest of the broker community! We highly recommend him. read more

Kudos for Lance King. In the fall of '09 my husband and I worked with Lance King to buy a house in SF. This was our 6th home purchase and Lance was by far the best residential real estate professional we've ever met. What differentiates Lance is that he's knowledgeable, highly responsive, listened to and matched our needs. On the back end of the deal, we also got a check - they give 20% of their commission to the buyer - which was a nice touch. Our experience was so good, we enlisted Lance to sell our other Bay area house in 2010. He did not disappoint. read more

As a first time buyer, Lance King walked me through the entire process of buying a condo in San Francisco, answered all of my questions and was incredibly responsive. My calls and emails were often returned within minutes. During a walk through of the property, Lance brought one of his associates Mike along and it was great to have an extra pair of eyes to look for problems. Some aspects of the purchase became difficult but Lance was a tireless advocate on my behalf and got me to the finish line. I've never had a moments regret with the purchase or with my choice of Fixed Rate Properties and Lance King! John T read more

My husband and I met Lance at an open house and what a lucky day for us! After many major moves around the country Lance is by far the most knowledgeable real estate agent we have met. We have recently purchased a home and listed a home with FRP. He, as well as his staff, have given new meaning to "customer service" and always respond quickly to emails and phone calls.There is immediate feedback after a showing or an open house which is amazing.. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to purchase or sell a home.......or both!! read more

Lance is a top notch agent. While there are no guarantees when investing in property, Lance brings an expert point of view on what makes a property stand out. He was 100% honest, pointing out the good and bad in each property. He had an great eye for building and construction quality. His honesty and market expertise made me feel confident in my property choice. As a first time home buyer, I was not familiar with the process. Lance took a great deal of time to respond and guide me through each steps. During the ups and downs of the closing process, Lance ALWAYS had my interests in mind. He knew the pitfalls that other parties could cause during closing and did everything to ensure they did not impact my closing process. And it worked! Lance is an honest, HIGHLY dependable expert and the true definition of an agent. Lance will definitely be the agent I use when I sell my new home. read more

I highly recommend Jon Iddings of King Realty Group if you are considering buying or selling property in the San Francisco or surrounding areas. Jon is very responsive, clearly knows the market, communicates a clear strategy from the beginning, and somehow always found time for me, even on short notice. I had worked closely with Jon for 2 years prior to my decision to sell. He kept me in the know regarding sales trends, advised me on my remodel, and discussed the pros and cons of selling in today's market. And he did all this for me without any pressure. When it finally became time to sell, the decision was easy. Jon helped me with staging and preparation, and was hands on every step of the process. He used an aggressive yet savvy approach to sell my condo, which sold for a price that had my friends doing a double take. Jon played it like a chess game, always anticipating every move before it happened. For example, when it became clear that an accepted offer was going to blow up, Jon locked in a solid back up offer in advance so we were able to step seamlessly into a great offer that did close. Working with Jon also gives you full access to the owner and principal broker of King Realty Group, Lance King, who came to my unit several times to give his input on construction, marketing, and staging. Having full access to a team of professionals who get things done was very reassuring in a volatile market. read more

I recently sold a condo in SOMA using the services of Lance King at King Realty Group. It was really a challenging process - my tenant took longer than agreed upon getting out pushing us into the slower season; about the same time as I listed, 3 similar sized units, generally with better views went on the market; unbeknownst to me, my tenant had been a smoker; and 4th, after being overseas for 4 years, I ended up relocating to Los Angeles so I was physically removed from the area. So basically, Lance and his team did damned near everything from being forceful with my molasses tenant to coordinating the cleaning and repainting of the unit, persevering through the slow season and the numerous potentials who were just comparing but ultimately not bidding. He kept me up to date on all developments and ultimately at the last hour, secured a buyer. It was for a bit less than I hoped, but within a range that ultimately made sense. To top it off, after the sale was closed, Lance also facilitated the junk collectors taking the remaining furniture securing a clean handoff. Overall, would have to say he went way beyond the expected call of duty and I am quite thankful. I will say after all the talk of the hot San Francisco markets, I was a little disappointed that 5 people weren't camped out the day the unit went on sale. It was actually a bit of a slog. But I did recently look at Trulia and one thing I noticed was that almost all of the recently sold changed hands significantly below (5-20% range) below the Trulia estimate. So maybe I just had unrealistic expectations. Considering that King Realty started with better pricing for the seller than their peers and then delivered more than expected, would have to say they by far represent the best value in the marketplace. read more

As a loan officer and mortgage broker for the past 15 years I have worked with a lot of realtors, some good, some bad and some stellar--Lance and his agents are in the stellar category. Professional, intelligent and service-oriented I've had the pleasure of working with several of their clients and it's a great experience when your realtor partner has prepared the clients to understanding the need for a pre-approval and readying them to be successful in a very competitive marketplace, like San Francisco and the Bay Area. I can count on Lance, and therefore the rest of his agents, to provide me with whatever information/documentation is needed so that we can get quick loan approval and closings. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to buy and wanting representation from a straight-talking agent who will look out for their needs and best interests. They're the best! read more

I am beyond thankful for the exceptional service that Lance King of the King realty group has given me time and time again. Lance has assisted me in numerous transactions ,each time giving an exceptional effort, invariably making sure all my needs and concerns were met with respect, honesty, and unmatched knowledge. I have done business all over the world and there is no better realtor on the planet. Lance is always approachable and either knows or will find out the answers to any questions that may arise. I don't just hold Lance in the highest regard as a realtor but also as a person. There is a decency and straightforward nature to him that is quite refreshing in today's business climate . If you plan to do any business in the San Francisco Bay Area , not having lance or one of his more than capable associates assist you would be a grave mistake. read more

Lance and his team stuck by us through a long and difficult search for a single family home in San Francisco. His experience with construction helped us avoid a few potential problem properties and when it came time for an offer, his use of technology and market experience made the process smooth and efficient. He had great relationships with the selling agents which gave me comfort our offers would be given the highest possible consideration. I also liked that we frequently got a sneak peak of listings about to come on the market from his network. I highly recommend Lance and his team! read more

I had an extremely positive experience buying this house. Lance and Jeff have an in-depth knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market, and they were always helpful and precise in their answer. They were willing to go the extra mile throughout the process, and I found their advice in terms of renovations very valuable. The overall experience was not stressful at all, which is how most people had told me it was going to be. I strongly recommend them. read more

I am very thankful to have found Lance King and his real estate group to help my wife and I with buying our first condo. It was pure luck that we found him, but it made all the difference to us. Lance will go above and beyond to make you happy and is a very easy person to talk to and work with. He has decades of experience in the San Francisco real estate market and it shows with his deep understanding of the neighborhoods and details you might overlook in what makes or breaks a great house or condo. His demeanor is very down to earth and he will be upfront with you on any issues that arise. Perhaps his greatest flaw is that he is too honest. Lance made himself available to us at virtually all times of the day. Returned calls very promptly and made you feel like you were a priority throughout the process. He is the opposite of the, perhaps stereotypical, pushy agent -- he genuinely just wants to make sure you are happy with the place you get. Lance comes with my highest recommendation to anybody looking to buy a house or condo in this crazy market. read more

Working with Fixed rate properties was the best decision I have made when selling my property. I owned a 4 unit building in San Francisco that was to be sold as TIC. Lance and his team were able to explain to me the work and process of selling a TIC building. I didn't realize how challanging it was, but they made it seem simple by taking care of all the issues on their side. If you are looking for someone that will get the job done and is committed to selling your property, I would highly recommend Lance and Fixed Rate Properties!!! You will feel the attention you need to go through the process of selling your home. read more

I can't say enough positive things about my experience working with Lance King and his associate Carina Isentaeva, who worked as a team to help me navigate the purchase of a condominium. They were extremely dependable, highly responsive and always made sure that any outstanding needs or concerns were effectively dealt with in a timely manner. What impressed me even more is that they were just as "on top of it" when a couple things needed to be dealt with following close of escrow as they were during the transaction. Throughout the entire process, they demonstrated time and again that they care about their clients, which unfortunately is not the case with many other agents out there these days. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone who is in need of an agent. read more

ok..so prices are finally softening in the city and the fed is raising interest rates again (ie mortgages are going up again)..so a good time to plonk down cash and buy a pad in the city....but where to start?.. -was referred to FRP and met with Rachel Ruperto..talk about low pressure sales!..she said she grew up in hawaii and it shows..very chill and on her game..she set up a search website for me where i can browse all the properties as they become available and i let her know the ones i want to see, and then she maps out a route for us and off we go..easy as that..all on my schedule..love it -we have been to about 30 Open Houses now and she has gently dismissed many of my pre-conceptions about the RE market ,TICs etc....best of all has been that at these Opens she asks the hosting realtors all the tough questions....how old is the roof, has the foundation been reinforced etc..i now know what to look for when i walk into a property.. -so im getting ready to make an offer this week and we are now working with her managing broker Lance King who has also been in the biz for some time..he informed me that when the deals closes i get a check back from their fee!..i know sellers get a break on fees..but buyers?..that is awesome..oh..and they also hooked me up with a great RE mortgage broker who locked me in for a great rate on a 5/1 arm..an all around great team..keep up the good work FRP!! read more