It's a year since Alicia and Kristine found me and my dog this apartment. So grateful. Finally…read morewriting a review. 1 They showed me a dozen apartments on one day. All were really nice, within my price range and in my desired location; I actually liked most of them! Even this part would have been impossible without them: I mean, most places don't even take dogs. 2 Even if I could have done it, it would have been a full-time, heart-breaking job for a month. The coordination work Kristine did alone was worth it, and she helped me persevere as places appeared and disappeared frustratingly within hours. 3 I would never have recognized the deal-breakers Kristine did. She never pushed or nudged, but she saw things I just missed. Signs of an unrepaired leak; a cracked window. 4 The landlord was a real stickler, demanding an unusual amount of paperwork from me. Kristine was super supportive as I gathered and sent and re-sent everything, and waited. A year later, there have been only pleasant surprises. Nothing triggers my allergies. My neighbors are awesome. It's a great building. This also is something Kristine predicted on the basis of little things she observed when we visited. And it means she was listening to me, and really knows the city and its neighborhoods. Another thing: back last year I called another rental broker before I settled on San Francisco Relocate, and they turned me down, saying what I was looking for couldn't be done. I respect that, but ... they were wrong.

I recently relocated from Honolulu to San Francisco & decided to use a relocation agent although I…read morepreviously lived in San Francisco due to the high competitive rental market. I found SF Relocate through Yelp and read the positive reviews & recently met another busy professional who used them to relocate from Honolulu too, and he shared his positive experience. I sent them a message via Yelp advising of my relocation date & apartment needs & received a quick reply. I chose to view the apartments on the first Saturday after my arrival & focused in the northeast quadrant of SF (Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, Marina Districts) as I work early hours in the financial district & I needed a quiet, safe apartment with parking. Additional preferences were hardwood floors & gas stove. My agent was Charity, who is super awesome, has great energy & enthusiasm & personality. We saw about 12 apartments all day in both my preferred areas & a few beyond (about 8 hours in total). Several apartments matched my needs in my preferred location but one beautiful apartment in a Mediterranean building stood out with 3 walk in closets & parking, facing the back garden (nice & quiet), gas stove & hardwood floors. Charity contacted the agent expressing my interest & to arrange for an application. I got the beautiful apartment that I wanted & am happily living in it & enjoying the Marina District with convenient & eateries shops nearby. I would recommend SF Relocate to anyone who doesn't want to deal with hunting & pecking for an apartment, combing through listings especially fake postings & understands the cost of convenience & expertise.

I'm old enough to remember the first dot.com boom and subsequent bust in the late 90's/early 2K's…read more During the boom, I was a struggling actor/bartender renting a room in San Francisco apartment. Our building was purchased and we were bought out. The buyout was fair enough but all that I could afford was living in a loft situation with about 12 other strangers. During the next year I remember having to move 6 times for an assortment of reasons. I got really good at moving but didn't like it one bit. Fast forward to 13 years ago. I moved into a magnificent Victorian apartment building in San Francisco whose owner/caretakers had created a rich history of community, philanthropy, and sanctuary since 1971. Nothing lasts forever and sadly the owners' time on this plane was soon to be gone. I received notice of intentions for the building to be put on the market.... Almost immediately I had flashbacks of how tasking the moving process was. I now had 13 years of stuff to sift through and didn't have the bandwidth to add house-hunting to my daily schedule. I work for a housing nonprofit and had no additional capacity to stare at a computer on a hunt for listings, send and respond to emails, schedule viewings, follow up, and apply. Then I remembered back in my younger days that my friend Joe (who was ahead of his time) hired me on to help him with his start-up relocation service. He called it Living Spaces. I was in a place where I could afford to hire a relocation agency and perused the different businesses in the Bay Area. Having the experience of moving multiple times in a short time, as well as being self-aware enough to know which creature comforts were and weren't important, I knew how to move forward. After some research I hired Move Bay Area. I'm so glad I did! I initially spoke with Lisa & Amy to assess my needs and what Move Bay Area offered. I let them know that I was going to take this transition as an opportunity to move back to the East Bay. I was then partnered with Michelle S.. Michelle was on it from the get go. We agreed to a 1-Day Viewing Package, which was going to be straight forward, quick, and intense. She created a personalized online folder for me to upload important information and documents to have ready when it came time to apply. In the weeks leading up to our viewing day, she compiled a list of properties for me to review and prioritize - offering her insight on amenities, logistics, and perks. Michelle was also receptive to feedback and pushed me (thankfully) to expand my priorities and price points. On the day of, we drove all over, visiting Jack London Square, Temescal, Adams Point, and Piedmont, among other areas. Once I finalized my top 3 listings Michelle helped guide me through the application process. Michelle really is a gem. Personable, funny, smart, sharp, and generous with her knowledge. I fell in love with the second listing we visited. I applied, moved in, and am sitting in my new home office on my 3rd morning here - at home. I'm so glad that I contacted Move Bay Area. Thanks Michelle! BRAVO!!

We chose this company based on the reviews but that was a mistake. We were sent a questionnaire and…read morethat's where it ended. We filled the questionnaire out within the hour and replied to the email saying it had been finished. We got no response for four days so we called on the fifth. It's been three days since and we're still being ghosted. We were very clear that we were going to be in the area this coming weekend and week because we do not live in the area. If you don't want to work with us then, at the least, send an email saying so or don't bother sending the survey. If they had responded in any way at all I wouldn't be bothering with this review but people should know that you are very likely not going to get a response.

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.

I had such a great experience working with Sierra! She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the entire process. She made everything feel seamless and was always quick to answer any questions or help with anything I needed. Even after the process was complete, she was more than happy to help me with a tenant reference, which I really appreciated. Would absolutely recommend working with her!

They always respond as soon as Possible to any repair…read morerequests. Highly recommend! Thank you...

I'm a homeowner and hadn't rented in years, but I recently had to relocate back to the city for…read morework and needed to find a place quickly. Thankfully, I met Joseph at a showing, and he made the entire process smooth and straightforward. He guided me through each step of the application and lease signing, and helped me secure a place in exactly the neighborhood I was hoping for. I'd absolutely recommend Relisto to anyone searching for an apartment in San Francisco. Professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful during a stressful transition!

Working with leasing agent, Virginia, was such a pleasure. With her level of professionalism, I was…read moreable to secure the apartment I wanted within a week! From prompt replies, to her level of accommodation, she made what would have been a stressful situation smooth and problem-free. I highly recommend her as an agent!

Gavin Coombs was fantastic…read more After getting used to his super concise emails, double or triple checking every step along the way, we managed to rent a beautiful house in Noe Valley that he has been managing for over a decade. I have already recommended Gavin to several friends and would recommend him to anyone who is *serious* about renting a new place. Do your homework... Gavin will be your broker.

Gavin Coombs is an acrimonious a**. I'm sure he buys his five star reviews, so sort them with…read morelowest first. His unprofessional behavior is astonishing. He refuses to ever talk on the phone, he only emails. His emails are short, lacking grammar and sentence structure, and very rude. His redundant behavior is astonishing. He once asked me to confirm my own confirmation. He will ask for a piece of information, something small and simple. Once you provide it for him, he will wait, then ask a follow up question (one that, on all accounts, should have been part of the original question), then repeat this process over days until an important date has passed, then he will very rudely blame YOU for taking so long.

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.

I've had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Hamamura at J. Wavro & Associates on both the…read morerental/property management side as well as in real estate transactions, and she never ceases to amaze me. Jennifer's follow-through is exceptional. She is incredibly responsive, communicative, knowledgeable, and always stays on top of every detail from beginning to end. You can truly tell that she cares about her clients and takes pride in making sure things are handled correctly and efficiently. Having worked with many professionals in this industry, I can confidently say Jennifer is hands down one of the best at what she does. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication truly set her apart. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Jennifer is incredibly lucky to have her in their corner. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

I wish I could have as many positive reviews as everybody else... But I've never been able to…read moreactually get in touch with anybody at this company. Feeling ignored, disappointed, and like I'll never be able to rent from these folks ...

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.

I am a first time seller and I couldn't have had a better experience selling my home on St. Francis…read moreBlvd. in Daly City. I first came across Samantha Huang Realtor when I received a brochure in the mail from her. It just so happened that I was in need of a realtor at the time. I looked at her brochure and watched a video of hers on You Tube and at that instant I knew she was the one to contact. Needless to say, when we met I knew I had made the right choice. Not only was she approachable, she answered every question that I presented to her. She really put me at ease by the knowledge and expertise that she conveyed. I was so excited to work with her. I had no idea that my home was going to sell as fast as it did. Thanks to Samantha and her team, my house sold in about 2 months. I loved her enthusiasm for her work and how she puts people at ease when you're working with her. I absolutely would recommend her and her team to anyone that is looking to sell. Thanks Samantha, for all the effort that you put into making this experience truly enjoyable!!!

Tim helped us buy our very first home in the bay area back in 2015. Being a first time homebuyer,…read moreTim made us feel totally confident and informed throughout the entire process. During our years of home ownership, we would regularly check in with Tim on the state of the market, where he was always willing to speak and give candid information on real estate in the area. When it came time to sell, because our buying experience went so smooth, we wanted to work with Tim again. The selling process was just as smooth as the buying process. Tim was very hands on and gave our property a lot of attention to ensure it received top dollar. I highly recommend working with Tim for your real estate needs!

Tim is the best. He helped me buy and sell properties in San Francisco. Super knowledgeable,…read moreresponsive, and fun to work with. Highly recommended.