Is San Francisco real estate so competitive no one needs to follow up on leads?…read more The property posted on their window drew me in; it was modest and well-priced. Unfortunately it'd gone into contract. I left my name and number if it fell out of contract. As a salesperson I wouldn't let a prospect go without making contact, "We don't have this property available but we have two others, one a brand new listing, you might want to see..." Nothin'.

We just bought our first dream home and can confidently say this wouldn't have been possible…read morewithout David. His reputation, experience, knowledge, and empathy were essential. Buying your first home can feel overwhelming and confusing for anyone; for us, recently moving from Europe to a market as crazy as San Francisco, it felt nearly impossible. David was instrumental in guiding us, without ever putting any pressure, to ultimately buy a home with full confidence, and at a ridiculous speed (less than a week from first viewing to offer!). David has several important qualities that we really appreciated throughout the whole process. Above all, we valued his patience, respect, and willingness to understand what was really important to us. He went beyond the 'core home specs' of price/size/rooms but really sought to understand the life we wanted to create in our future home. This also meant being creative, thinking outside the box, and showing us options that challenged our 'inexperienced' views, which we greatly valued because we identified priorities we had initially overlooked. As an SF native, he helped us think beyond the right home and about the right location in terms of proximity to schools, parks, and other amenities critical to living happily when potentially buying a home. Another rare quality that we really appreciated is his honesty when assessing a home. It's natural for homebuyers (especially first-time) to sometimes think irrationally or emotionally, whether getting too attached to some random home feature (not important at all in hindsight) or wanting to make rushed decisions out of frustration. In all these situations, David's extensive experience in the SF market and working with many clients like us proved critical. He was always upfront and gave honest assessments of whether a place was a good fit or not, not just in the 'now', but in the long term. One key quality we didn't fully appreciate until it mattered was David's reputation in the real estate industry and among other agents. Mention David at any viewing or to any seller's agent, and everyone has only positive experiences to share. This is critical because, in a competitive market, finding the right home isn't the only challenge; winning in a likely bidding situation is the real hurdle. That's where relationships matter, and David's reputation as a trustworthy, honest, and high-quality realtor makes all the difference. Shout out also to David's team, who were available 24/7 for anything, be it a last-minute viewing or digging through disclosures late into the night. In fact, the team's value goes beyond purchasing a home. They support any post-home need you can ever imagine - from connecting us to insurance brokers, utilities, and financial institutions, to literally any specialist or tradesman you might need. We couldn't recommend David and his team more. He's an incredible agent and an amazing person. Thank you!

I was very impressed by Anthony's "get to the point" attitude on preparing a property for sale…read more He's an experienced and knowledgeable agent when it comes to buying and selling in San Francisco; you would do well to heed his advice when entering the marketplace. He's thoughtful and courteous, while also being direct and results-oriented. A total pro.

Anthony is honestly everything you'd want in an agent. I unfortunately have had to work with more…read morethan a couple that were clearly more focused on getting a deal done at the expense of my best interest. Anthony is 100% the opposite. He always has my best interest at front. He gives great honest advice all the time. I bought my first unit as an investment property and would connect with Anthony almost monthly to get ongoing advice. He knows all the major TIC owners in SF and single handedly pushed through some incredibly needed TIC agreement updates at my request. I could not have done it without him and was stunned at how well he knows his business and regular properties. Really a relationship and partnership with Anthony. As a first time home buyer and first time TIC buyer (and later seller) I wouldn't use anyone else. I tried a number of times and no one competes with Anthony. He also won't harass or bribe you to yelp him, which I'm sure is why I'm one of just a couple reviews here. I feel like I'm doing the yelp community a favor more than him by writing this.

Jennifer Burden and Carren Shagley were wonderful to work with throughout the sale of our condo. We…read morefirst worked with them to purchase the property in 2019, and when the time came to sell, they were equally knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive every step of the way, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We could always be direct and quickly text or call them with whatever was on our minds, and we would receive an almost immediate response. This was especially helpful for two working professionals with a young family. We truly appreciated their professionalism, thoughtful guidance, and commitment to helping us achieve a successful sale. They know San Francisco and the Bayview Hunters Point community extremely well, and they are very well connected within the SF real estate world, which helped bring visibility to our property. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for excellent real estate agents.

Carren and Jennifer helped us both buy and sell a home, and honestly, they couldn't be better to…read morework with. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and walked us through everything. They gave great advice but also listened to our ideas and never made us feel pushed in any direction. They know the market, they know how to get a home sold, and they get things done--but they're also just genuinely nice people to have around. I really enjoyed working with them, I'd happily work with them again in a heartbeat.

Matt wasn't even our agent-- he represented the seller on our new home-- but he was our favorite…read moreagent (besides ours, of course!) that we met through our 6-month home search. Personable, good at reading the room, and both practical and gracious throughout. He seemed to understand his clients well and fought hard for them in the negotiating process. But he was also thinking about the buyer: he'd already done informal estimates (calling "his guy") on the cost of various repairs so we had an good idea of what to expect and another data point to compare to our inspection report. He used to be an appraiser, so he has a good eye to help brainstorm triage on our fixer upper, and when the bathroom sink broke while the seller was moving out, he offered $100 toward the repair. To dig for a teeny bummer, we didn't end up working with any of his recommendations-- all "his guys" we spoke with were San Francisco contractors, which we learned is more expensive than hiring peninsula contractors who do jobs in SF, but we appreciated the gesture and data just the same. If you don't have an agent yet, seems like he's the one you want in your corner.

Matt Ciganek is the gold standard for realtors. We have had the pleasure of working with Matt…read moreCiganek as buyers and sellers on three transactions over the last five years. We first met Matt when he helped my wife and I buy a house in the Sunset district. At that time, it was a seller's market and there were multiple offers on the property. Matt is very knowledgeable about how to pick the right offer price in a competitive market. He also knew several mortgage brokers which resulted in a good mortgage rate for us. Matt's acumen closed the deal for us and we had a very smooth purchase and closing. After the purchase we took advantage of Matt's extensive list of construction contacts to get some modifications made on our new house. In the second case, Matt helped my daughter with her first real estate purchase. He found her a cosmetic "fixer" that was a very good value in a hot sellers market in San Mateo. As a first time buyer, my daughter had lots of questions and concerns about such a major purchase. Matt provided the answers and support that made her feel very comfortable with the whole process. Again, Matt was instrumental in putting together a good offer, connecting her with a competitive mortgage broker, and overseeing the entire purchase transaction through to a smooth and timely conclusion. In the most recent case, Matt handled the sale of our Sunset home. We moved from San Francisco and entrusted the whole process of preparing, marketing, and selling to Matt. He coordinated all the work necessary to get our house looking its very best. Because we were no longer in town, Matt functioned as a general contractor as well as our realtor. He put together a great marketing plan and sales strategy that resulted in a great sale for us. Selling a house is a very big deal and involves so much expertise and execution. We never had to worry about it because Matt was in charge. We can recommend Matt without reservation. In addition to being a realtor that gets great results, he is a very nice person to work with and to know.

Complete unprofessional. One of their realtors, Sylvia Villanueva, worked for a property that we…read morewere trying to apply to and broke the California fair housing act to lease against us, despite that we each had gaurenteers who qualified for the apartment. It seemed she had little to no knowledge of renter laws. When we called to discuss that she was in fact breaking the law she tried to LIE to us by saying one of us called her earlier in the week and asked to pull her application which was completely untrue. She should not have a job here or anywhere in this field.

Melanie was pleasant to work with but communication could've been better. Generally we felt like we…read morewere taking the lead through the whole buying process. We were pretty much on our own, especially coming up with the offer price, we were never offered or given a comparative market analysis. Also missed some major issues with the house. Overall I'd say if you're a veteran of the home buying process Melanie is a decent partner who'll go along with whatever you ask for well, but I probably would not recommend for a 1st time buyer who needs more hand holding/someone to explain things pre-emptively.

Updating to add: Working with Drew, Savannah, and the…read moreWilkerson Team to buy our home in San Francisco was a reassuring experience from start to finish. They guided us through every step with needed honesty and a deep knowledge of the market while always being encouraging. They have great balance of realism, which is needed in this market, and awareness of our specific hopes. They also have all the connections, whether to a mortgage broker, home inspector, or reliable repair person. Everything they recommended made the process less stressful! We always felt like we as individuals mattered. Drew, Savannah, and the team were forthright and responsive no matter the time or question. Like a good therapist, they never pressured us or told us what to do. Instead, they helped lead us to the right decisions for our family. They also are just lovely, human people, which made it all the more awesome. We cannot thank them enough for helping us find our home, and we would recommend them without hesitation!

From the start, Drew was so incredibly intentional about getting to know my wife and I and what we…read morewere looking for in the house buying process. He took his time as we toured each property, gave really critical insight into how we could change, remodel, and re-design homes, and made us feel at ease in a market that has been crazy (which is an understatement). Towards the end of the process, Drew helped us put in a bid that was competitive not just on price but on terms which is ultimately what won us the house! We're so happy we got to work with Drew, Heather, and the team and we wouldn't hesitate to work with them for all our real estate needs going forward and would highly recommend the Wilkerson team to our friends and family :)

Great company to work with. I've worked with a lot of agents over the years but I was surprised by…read morehow I always felt that they have the tenants best interest in mind. Would highly recommend.

I was ghosted by an agent here on two different occassions, once after viewing a property. She said…read moreshe'd email me the paperwork but I never heard from her again despite promptly following up a couple times. Unprofessional and would not work with this group.

Ann is very knowledgeable of the East Bay Area, in particular Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga. She…read moreoffered strategic guidance and was extremely professional in her approach to selling our house.

I had the pleasure of working with Ann as the buyer's agent on a recent transaction, and she was an…read moreabsolute standout. From start to finish she was proactive, well organised, and genuinely professional. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with her again.