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.

After relocating to Washington, we worked with Kevin and his team to sell our condo in NoPa -- and…read morewe couldn't be more grateful. We were introduced to him through a close friend who had worked with him before, and I can see why they recommended Kevin's team. Kevin is highly organized, ambitious, and one of the hardest-working people we've ever met. From the start, he came to us with a clear vision: make thoughtful improvements to maximize appeal to buyers. He handled the entire process seamlessly, managing every detail and going above and beyond to keep expectations aligned every step of the way. If you're buying or selling in San Francisco, we'd recommend Kevin without hesitation. He truly puts his heart into his work.

Bruno Baldini did a wonderful job selling our home in the Excelsior District, and it was $302,000…read moreover the asking price. Bruno is kind, thoughtful, intelligent, organized, and a real expert in his field. He returns emails and phone calls, answers questions, make suggestions, and could not be more professional. Of course, with no hesitation, I highly recommend him. He is the best in the business, and the staging he did only increased the value of our home. I would choose him over and over again. AND, he has a great sense of humor!

My wife and I just purchased our first home using John Kenny from the Baldini group. Our modest…read morebudget had us in a position where it took us 7 months to find our first home, the Bay Area is an especially tough market for two first time home buyers in their early 30s. John helped us get it and done he never wavered in his persistence to help my wife and I start our lives. He was extremely responsive whenever we needed him to be and he was extra vigilant on new homes coming onto the market so that we could get first looks. He also went to bat for us numerous times against other selling agents. When John took a vacation, he set us up to work with Bruno Baldini who mirrored John's professionalism, courtesy and communication. This realty group is definitely reliable. I honestly feel that this group's expansive network and experience is what helped us land the best house within our budget.

My wife and I spent 15 years in the East Bay dreaming about moving back to San Francisco, but when…read morewe finally decided to make it happen, we came to the search pretty unfocused. We knew what we wanted (classic SF character, water views, a walkable and vibrant neighborhood) but had no clear sense of where to find it all or how to think about our budget. We needed more than a real estate agent; we needed someone who could help us find the dream itself. Danielle Lazier at Vivre Real Estate became our buyer's agent, and she was exactly that person. She listened carefully, zeroed in quickly on what would feel like home to us, and brought real clarity to how our budget aligned with home values on the ground. She was direct and always available, without ever making us feel rushed. We found a stunning co-op apartment in Russian Hill with breathtaking views. Danielle's strategic pricing advice helped us craft a winning offer, and her expertise navigating the additional complexities of a co-op transaction was invaluable. She connected us with excellent vendors, guided us through contingencies, and kept us calm through closing. If you're a home buyer trying to navigate San Francisco's uniquely complex real estate market, there is no one more qualified to have in your corner. She turned a vague old dream into our actual home, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Feeling discouraged about finding an accessible and affordable condominium in a safe and walkable…read moreneighborhood in San Francisco for my disabled daughter, I turned once again to Danielle Lazier and Vivre Real Estate. Amidst the ads for towering units available on noisy city streets, Danielle sent me a notice of a price-reduced condo in the Sunset/Parkside, immaculate and beautifully lighted, with nearby cafés and ocean views. She guided us through the ideal mortgage and escrow process, even through inspection, and coached me in making the offer that wasn't refused. Danielle Lazier takes the needs of her clients as her own goals and addresses them with expertise and grace.

If I could give Mark 6 stars, I would! He absolutely blew me away with how fast and efficiently he…read morefound a perfectly fitted tenant for my property. From the very beginning, Mark was on top of every detail -- clear communication, letting me know exactly when to expect updates, and always delivering faster than promised. What really impressed me was his balance of speed and professionalism. He didn't just fill the vacancy quickly--he found the right tenant and handled the whole process so smoothly that I felt completely at ease. He kept me in the loop at every step, so I always knew what was happening and when. I've already told my friends about Mark, because if you want someone who will treat your property like it's their own and get results that exceed your expectations, he's the one to call. I highly recommend him!

Update 9/10/21: we've been using Mark for the past 4.5 and he continues to be amazing. He's honest,…read morestraight forward, consistent and has great communication. He has always found great tenants, and is transparent with everything. Mark is an amazing property manager. On top of being very responsive, and easy to talk to--he's on top of his game with knowledge about the rental market. He'll also do his research and send you comps right away. His fees are reasonable as well. Will definitely use him for future property management.

1.5 stars. 1 star…read morefor delivering what we needed, which was a place to rent. 0.5 star for stating something that needed to be said. I don't need a real estate agent to be super nice, but he was extremely rude to my roommate's mom. We are just two young girls trying to live in San Francisco.. any mom would want to make sure that their child rent a place with a landlord who is not sketchy at all. Robert didn't even bother giving any reassurances to us. He literally wrote our landlord's address as "Corner liquor store" to whom we're paying our rent to on the renter's contract. We even had to argue with him just to get this info written. His partner gaslighted me when I mentioned my concern about sex offenders in the area as we had to sign Data Base Disclosure. I've never had to sign anything like this before, so I actually appreciated Robert for disclosing what had happened in the past regarding the property. His partner, on the other hand, said to me that my roommate and I shouldn't worry about sex offenders because we are big adults living in SF who don't need to worry about these stuff.

I just called to inquire about a home that I was very excited about. I have been planning to move…read morefor a couple of months, have started packing, and am just looking for the right place. When Bob found out that I hadn't yet given a 30 day notice at my current home he told me "I wasn't serious about moving," and that I "wasn't going to waste his time". He then said I may be able to go to an open house next week--which seems unsafe and potentially illegal during a shelter in place. In any case, since he provided no details about the open house before he hung up on me, he was presumably lying. It seems to me that not allowing certain people to see your listing is rude and bad business at best, and potentially discriminatory at worst.

Laura Kaufman is an exceptional real estate agent. She helped my sister sell her home 10 years ago,…read moreand recently helped us sell our property above asking price with multiple offers. Her advice on preparing the home, pricing strategy, and marketing made a huge difference. We received multiple offers after just 10 days on the market and closed escrow in only three weeks. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Professional, knowledgeable, and results-driven, Laura Kaufman is truly one of the best real estate agents in the Bay Area. Highly recommended!

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.

Working with Nero was great from start to end. As first time home buyers, the process was somewhat…read moreintimidating. Navigating all the different organizations and requirements along with the hundreds of pages of documents was made infinitely easier knowing that Nero was always available to answer our questions. Nero also gave us the distinct impression that he genuinely wanted to help. He went above and beyond in making sure everything went smoothly, even outside of his direct responsibilities as a realtor. For example, when one of the inspectors couldn't find access to the crawl space, Nero took time out of his day to come to the property and find it himself. This is just one of the many examples which made us feel that Nero truly cared. We will definitely be reaching out to Nero again if we, or anyone we know, needs a realtor in the future. I cannot recommend him enough!

I've worked with Nero on several transactions-- I can't recommend him enough! He is organize,…read moreextremely communicative, and brings key insights to the table.

Lauren was so helpful in helping us purchase a home for the first time! As first time buyers, the…read moreprocess was daunting and completely foreign to us, but Lauren explained everything with clarity and patience, and provided us with all the tools and resources we needed to be successful. In this market you have to be nimble, and Lauren was incredibly responsive and available when we needed her. It was so reassuring to work with such a dedicated agent. What was really helpful was how well Lauren understood the market and her help with valuing listings. When it came time to submit an offer, she was so engaged and active in the negotiation and helped us get into contract on the first offer!

We worked with Yesenia Beatriz on the daunting task of buying a single-family home in SF. It seemed…read moreimpossible considering the enormous difference between asking and closing prices. Yesenia helped us understand where the market was at in different neighborhoods, so we could zero in on properties within our budget. Once we found the home that checked all our boxes, Yesenia worked overtime to arrange/attend a private viewing in the afternoon, then put together and submit the offer the following morning. Because of her keen knowledge of the market, we came in strong and were in contract that afternoon. Closing timelines in SF are very short, with a lot that can potentially go wrong and delay the process. Yesenia was on top of it the whole way. She regularly reminded us of things we needed to do, and when necessary, she talked directly to our loan and escrow offers to course correct and keep the closing on track. Since closing, Yesenia has stayed in contact and helped us with post-closing questions and issues (such as tracking down a missing key). To sum up, our purchase was successful because Yesenia is knowledgeable, responsive, and effective. She was dedicated to making our purchase a success, and we felt valued as clients.

Rentals in SF is one of the honest ones in the city…read more Me and my partner initially applied to a unit in Noe Valley with Falisha. The app was straightforward and they use a local company Able Screening for the background/credit report. While we didn't get it we were able to use the same application for another unit in the panhandle within a month. Finally, we found a unit near USF and talked with Jackie and Liz about our interest in it. They prefer email, so it was hard to find someone to call. However, once things got kicked off they were prompt and responsive with email correspondence. The onboarding process was straightforward, and they were clear about the initial deposits, rent, commission and scope of their business. Very positive experience overall with the 3-4 times we toured units, and we love our new apartment!

Liz Pisco made the rental process easy which is appreciated especially considering how difficult it…read moreis to find a place in SF. She was always responsive and provided exactly what was required to submit an application. Thank you, Liz for helping find the perfect apartment for me!

This property management group is a gem…read more It's common to hear about property management companies that take forever to address maintenance requests or are impossible to get in touch with but we've had the best experience renting a property managed by Hogan & Vest/Structure Properties. We've rented for over 5 years and have always found their team to be super responsive and friendly. They go above and beyond to ensure their properties are well maintained and that tenants are taken care of. Thank you Ellen, JC, Sam, and the rest of the Hogan and Vest team!

My property manager Ty Harris shut off my electricity without warning. I spent almost two days with…read moreno power, only to find out from PG&E that the issue was internal. When I went to check the breaker as instructed by PG&E, the lightbulbs in the basement had been removed and it was pitch black. While I was trying to flip my breaker on, my back was turned and Ty Harris (who doesn't live in my building) came up from behind me and physically assaulted me. He hit me, threw me into a concrete wall, put his hands all over my body ripping at my skin, and chased me up a flight of stairs... I was bleeding from multiple areas. This is a premeditated assault. Violence.. There has been no apology from structure properties, no explanation for his behavior. Why do I have to explain to human adults that unlawful violence is bad?