We had such a great experience purchasing our dream house with Kevin's and Kiri's help that we decided to work with them again to sell our townhouse. Our townhouse was rather dated and needed quite a bit of work to make it appealing and stand out amongst competitions. We work full time, have a young toddler to care for and were about to move to our new home at the time so, we were worried about the effort to manage the whole remodeling. Kevin and Kiri proposed a pragmatic solution and took care of everything from planning, communication, overseeing the remodeling and so much more! This means so much to us because not only that we were able to focus on tasks at hand but also ended up with a gorgeous townhouse. The transformation was stunning! We couldn't believe that it was the same place! Kevin and Kiri communicated frequently to ensure that we were always in the loop. Kevin personally did some of the work himself to save us some money from the remodeling while Kiri directed the staging precisely and wonderfully. They answered our millions of questions day or night throughout the whole process. Their effort paid off when we closed the deal at 12% over the asking price with 5 offers and only 8 days on the market. We set the highest price in the community and highest percent over asking in the downtown townhouses. Kevin and Kiri were always available for us before, during and after closing, providing guidance and support. We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you, Kevin and Kiri! read more

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As an public school educator and first time home buyer, the whole process of looking for a home, especially in the Bay Area, is very intimidating. Of all parts of the process, the part I was the most nervous about were the financial options available to me. A work colleague and friend highly recommended I contact Kevin after he helped her create the winning offer that wasn't the highest on her condo. Sure enough, he did it again! Kevin did not make me feel pressured but also helped to explain the process and even made sure that as he learned more about my needs, he would be able to put me in touch with the best lender. It was basically a miracle. We weren't the highest offer, we even had a contingency, but here we are, now living in a home I've dreamed about for a very long time. Keywords that I'd use to describe him: Effective: Kevin found us an off-market property and helped set expectations that this place was going to be sold quickly if/when it hit the market. He then got us in to see the place quickly and we fell in love with it. Local expert: We only looked at a few homes together and some were fixer uppers. We could tell he understood costs and timelines for various renovations. Hard working: We had met just prior to the winter holidays and he wrote my contract on his birthday and then helped ratify the offer two days later on his wife's birthday. Resourceful: Kevin was able to help us qualify for a bigger and better home than expected because he found us a lender that was offering a 3.75% 30 year fixed mortgage when the competition was in the mid 6% range. Would I recommend him to others? Absolutely. read more

Working with Kevin Peterson to buy our townhome in San Jose, CA was largely a pleasant experience! Kevin spoke with the listing agent in length, to determine the activity / competition on the property. Based on their conversations and the latest comps, he then provided us with an estimate which we thought was slightly higher (but not too bad) than what we were comfortable with. So, we decided to go with a lower offer at our own discretion, and with that we won against 2 other offers. Once we won, we found an amazing interest rate on a loan with Citibank. Unfortunately, we used a mortgage officer out of state who was not very responsive and didn't understand the (high) standards of closing on time. Long story short, it forced us to close 10 days late while incurring an extra $1,420 in fees! Kevin could have done a better job helping us to liaise with and push the lender to keep things going more smoothly. However, we are still grateful that we had Kevin in this transaction and he not only negotiated with the seller but also our bank! In the end, we got our HOA rush fee paid back to us AND the fees to the seller too, resulting in $0 extra to close. Would we use Kevin to buy our next house? Yes if we did a better homework on making an offer and how to deal with mortgage lender. Would we recommend him to our friends? Very likely. Thanks Kevin for all your help! read more

We had such a great experience purchasing our dream house with Kevin's and Kiri's help that we decided to work with them again to sell our townhouse. Our townhouse was rather dated and needed quite a bit of work to make it appealing and stand out amongst competitions. We work full time, have a young toddler to care for and were about to move to our new home at the time so, we were worried about the effort to manage the whole remodeling. Kevin and Kiri proposed a pragmatic solution and took care of everything from planning, communication, overseeing the remodeling and so much more! This means so much to us because not only that we were able to focus on tasks at hand but also ended up with a gorgeous townhouse. The transformation was stunning! We couldn't believe that it was the same place! Kevin and Kiri communicated frequently to ensure that we were always in the loop. Kevin personally did some of the work himself to save us some money from the remodeling while Kiri directed the staging precisely and wonderfully. They answered our millions of questions day or night throughout the whole process. Their effort paid off when we closed the deal at 12% over the asking price with 5 offers and only 8 days on the market. We set the highest price in the community and highest percent over asking in the downtown townhouses. Kevin and Kiri were always available for us before, during and after closing, providing guidance and support. We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you, Kevin and Kiri! read more

As an educator, finding affordable housing on the San Francisco peninsula can be near impossible. Thankfully I met Kevin Peterson, one of the best San Mateo realtors around! He was there to encourage me to keep looking and after eleven months, we found the right property! With the competition intense, Kevin found out that we were in 2nd position before the listing agent was presenting offers to the sellers. This was deja vu as we had been in a similar position 3 months earlier and were only slightly outbid at the last minute. What could be done? Having Kevin as my realtor made all the difference. He told me afterwards that he could sense the listing agent had a story and when presenting our offer, he discovered that the listing agent, years back, had helped a teacher buy a home from a retiring teacher, who was not the highest bid. Helping our community was something they both felt a deep sense of conviction. By the end of their conversation, Kevin was certain my story was known and would be presented in the best light. And here I am today - although I wasn't the highest offer, I'm now living in my dream home with my family, enjoying the view, the commute, and the lifestyle; i.e. not worrying about rising rents or moving ever again. Kevin has been such a blessing before and after helping me buy my home. He didn't give up on me or my home search, helped me navigate the mortgage world, and found contractors to make my house feel like my home. Would I recommend him to others? I have already referred him to another educator and he did it again! They were not the highest bidder but yet they still won. I'll keep recommending Kevin to all my friends and colleagues. read more

As a first time home buyer in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kevin helped me buy my condo and it was a great and memorable experience. Some descriptions of Kevin: * PERSONABLE - I started this journey in February of 2022 having no experience and what to expect from the real estate market. In our first face-to-face encounter, I shared with Kevin where I was coming from. He was very easy to talk to and it felt like talking with a friend. I came out of our first encounter feeling comfortable with Kevin and wanted to continue working with him. * EXPERT - I was uncertain where to start in terms of price, location and quality, but Kevin started off with helping me understand what I could afford and expect. My price range started at $900k and below, and we continued to fine-tune my price range to a comfortable number that I could afford throughout the process. * WELL-VERSED - Kevin and I toured many homes together and I learned how experienced he was as he showed me tips on evaluating (and maintaining) a home, from the foundation to the roof. From ballpark estimates to repairs or updates to inspections, contingencies, mortgages, banks, disclosures, taxes, you name it, he always had an answer for me or at least led me to the right direction. I didn't even know what this all meant prior to working with Kevin, but he has educated me so much. Kevin definitely knows his stuff and even likes to continue learning more himself. * EFFECTIVE - Kevin helped me shop for the best mortgage rates for my situation and have connected me with them. He then found me a lender offering 4.5% for a below market rate price while most in the market were 6.5%. This saved me over $225k in mortgage payments! * CALM - Kevin found me a great rate at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) but unfortunately, it went into Receivership (basically bankrupted) just days before our closing. Even before I could worry over the situation, Kevin had already called the lender and verified all information and talked me through various scenarios that all ended with me still closing on time. He was very efficient and was on top of things. Sure enough, in March 2023, we closed on time with no issues whatsoever! * PROFESSIONAL - Throughout the journey, Kevin was constantly searching for homes for me. Even during the December holiday when the entire market was slow, he was able strike gold for me - a new 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with various amenities to my liking - at a rate that I can afford! * RESULT-DRIVEN - In the span of a year working with Kevin Peterson, he has found an amazing home at a below market price, then helped me get the best interest rate that existed. _____ In addition, some key things that stood out to me while working with Kevin: * was thoughtful and understanding in helping me find a home that was still within my day-to-day community * laid out the game plan for the next X months very thoroughly * has provided helpful meeting minutes to our meetings * helped me narrow down the kind of homes I preferred and don't want * always willing to share his knowledge on real estate and was happy to answer my questions * is very organized * is responsive * is a family man _____ In closing, I plan to use Kevin Peterson for any future home or investment plans and I recommend him to my friends and family. He is an awesome realtor in San Mateo and the SF Bay Area! read more

Hands down, The Best Real Estate Agents in Town!!! Kevin and Kiri Peterson are TRULY in it for clients to have the best possible experience they can have in buying a home in the Bay Area. My Wife, myself and our two children had an amazing experience with our home purchase with Kevin and Kiri on our side. We describe them as Trustworthy, Patient and Knowledgeable: Trusting your real estate agent is one of the most important pieces. You know they are providing accurate information and guidance when discussing placing and how much to offer on a property. We were worried we would pay too much for a house, and often only wanted to bid at or slightly above asking price. Kevin and Kiri would advise us on what they thought would be a winning offer, and we wouldn't listen. Later, we would find out they were spot ON! They never got frustrated with us and continued to write offers for us without hesitation at prices they knew would likely not win. Kevin and Kiri simply kept listening to what we wanted and continued to find new properties for us to view. Thank you for all you do! read more

Kevin is an outstanding agent. He is the peoples champion in the real estate field. He makes it his point to connect with his clients to better understand how he can strategically find a solution. I would highly recommend him and use his intuitive real estate skills again. Thanks again for all your help Kevin! -Romy read more

Kevin and Kiri Peterson went above and beyond for my husband and me when we bought our home. If you're like us, it's hard to fully trust agents you don't know well when it comes to a very personal (and very expensive) decision like buying a home. However, Kevin and Kiri exceeded our expectations with such an attentive, high-touch experience that you won't get from Bay Area agents in this fast-paced market. Not only are they incredibly professional and experts at what they do, but they're also the most genuine and kindest people you'll ever meet. They truly have a passion for helping people find happiness through home buying. We never once questioned whether this team had our best interests at heart. They always supported us through every decision and we never felt pressure to go in a direction that we weren't 100% comfortable with. Specifically, Kevin and Kiri stood out in so many ways in the 5 months we've been working with them. First, they're the gurus when it comes to the numbers. If we're bidding to win a home, we wanted an agent who could help us approach it methodically. We never want to be told to bid an amount without seeing the math. This team always gave us the mathematical breakdown of how much they anticipated a home would sell for and it was pretty spot on every single time. They helped us understand the market we were buying in so that we could bid strategically and it paid off big time when we got our home. Secondly, they really know what to look for when you're touring homes. Let's be honest - not every home you tour will be a winner. Kevin and Kiri are very honest about the condition of each home and will hone in on details that we wouldn't have noticed without them. Whether it be a weathered roof, wood rot around the windows, or poor finishes, this team is extremely sharp and pointed out everything they saw - good and bad - to ensure that we knew all the facts before making a decision on a home. Finally, they're so knowledgeable and well connected in their industry. Having had so much experience in renovating themselves, they can tell you roughly how much any renovation job might cost and can connect you with a contractor from their network if you need one. They have a vendor for everything - GC, home design, discounted appliances - they have it all. This definitely streamlined our journey because not only is the home buying process overwhelming, moving in is also a huge undertaking. Having this extra help after the home buying process was invaluable for us. Even now, over a month after we won our home, we are still getting referrals from them for home design, appliances, cleaners, etc. From the very beginning, this team told us that they would be there for us every step of the way, and they certainly delivered on that promise. We could really go on and on about how fantastic Peterson Realty has been to us, but there's one thing in particular that we really respect about this team - Kevin and Kiri know how to play it smart in this very competitive market, but they also do it with such integrity. A combination like that is really rare to find. They take this industry to another level and are, hands down, the best agents you'll ever work with. We will always be eternally grateful to them for helping our family find and win our forever home. read more

I worked with Kevin to close a tough deal in a short time frame and he was thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, calm, and provided the outstanding advice and the leadership that was needed to close the transaction. Great job, Kevin! read more

Kevin did an amazing job helping us find our dream home, in San Mateo, in an awesome location, and within our budget. Meeting him was literally an answered prayer. We randomly met him at a house with a 'for sale' sign, and asked him if he could let us see the place, which he kindly did. We already had realtors at that time, but were already unimpressed with their service. After talking to Kevin that day, we left our old realtors immediately, and connected with Kevin. Kevin has great social skills, technical background, understanding of the local neighborhoods, and has really good connections with people in the right places. You are going to need that to buy a house in the Peninsula. He was very flexible, available by text, email or calls, he really worked with our needs. We had crazy expectations as buyers, but he never downplayed our goals, and gave us dignity as buyers, that we knew what we wanted and would not settle. A crazy 29 year old, with his pregnant sick wife, and two kids tagging along is what you should picture, us as buyers. During covid on top of that. At one point we had just finished quarantining after catching covid! He had the patience to listen to our 'brain storming' many times in houses we were looking at, without shutting us down or telling us we were wasting our time. We needed someone like that before we were confident that half a million dollars down, was going in the right place. As buyers you can tell when realtors are trying to make you just buy something, so they can be on their way to the next customer. He never made us feel that way. He worked over and beyond to put in several offers for us, almost always last minute due to our busy schedules, and most of them I am sure he knew we would never qualify for, yet he still did it. He has very good connections in the market and his negotiating skills always seemed to get us more information from sellers than we thought we could get! Our worst nightmare happened when we were told two weeks into our closing time, "Your loan is rejected'. And we had no contingency in place. (if your buying in San Mateo, you won't win a bid with contingencies, and they couldn't underwrite you for a loan over $2million until you have an accepted bid). Kevin did all the legwork to find us new loan agents, and we finally found Kerry through Kevin, who got us the loan is two weeks, and were able to close from start to finish in 37 days!! If you are buying, you are going to need a Kevin in your life. Thanks Kevin for helping us reach our dream home. read more

Working with Kevin and Kiri was like having a trusted friend and advisor on our side, a critical role we wanted for buying our home. They were responsive and made us feel comfortable calling, day or night, to answer any questions and ease our concerns. We had found our dream home that was already in a multi-bid situation. In order for us to make an offer within 24 hours, Kevin and Kiri reviewed 500+ pages of disclosures, summarized the items that could be deal breakers, and kept in constant contact with the seller's agent to ensure our offer would be given consideration. Their understanding of the local housing market, the buying process, and the added bonus of having extensive experience with condominium HOAs and property management, proved to be invaluable. By staying in close contact with the seller's agent, Kevin and Kiri were able to provide us with a winning negotiating strategy. Despite the multi-bid situation, they did not pressure us to offer a price above our comfort level. Instead, they listened to our concerns and priorities and found other ways we could put together a winning offer beyond price alone. We were able to purchase our dream home for $75K under asking because of how well they represented our situation and presented our offer. After our offer was accepted, Kevin & Kiri were the driving force to ensure all tasks were completed for a very aggressive closing timeline. They did everything from keeping the title company on track, supporting the lending/insurance process, identifying repairs needed, recommended contractors, and more. Each time we were worried there was a possible snag in the process, Kevin & Kiri tracked down all the right people and things came through. They brought order and relief to what could have been an incredibly stressful process. Before, during, and after closing, Kevin and Kiri stayed by our side with their insight, guidance, and support. We could not more highly recommend them to anyone looking for a responsive, trustworthy, results-oriented, and enthusiastic team of realtors. Thank you, Kevin and Kiri! read more