My wife and I started exploring the idea of getting into real estate a few years back, and we initially met Tim & Yuni through our social network. Today we're now in the home of our dreams and are thankful that our paths crossed and had the opportunity to work with them. A few months back we decided to put an offer in on a gorgeous view home. The property is on a hillside and we were concerned with the bones of the property. During the closing process Tim had the best inspectors and network to get the right local people to help us feel comfortable and move forward with the purchase. There was a point where he saw an opportunity to negotiate hard - which I think is his specialty - and was able to get an additional 200K off the asking price for us. Pretty much unheard of in todays real estate market. He and Yuni also hooked us up with an amazing mortgage team that went above and beyond to help us lock in an incredible rate. We are so happy we ended up working with them. Their team has the process dialed in. We're happy homeowners now and will keep in touch when we're ready to sell. Thank you, thank, thank you to Tim, Yuni and their entire Real Estate Advisor team! read more

Tim and Yuni = perfection! My husband and I met them earlier this year right when the lockdown just started. We are from the East Coast so we only know so much about San Francisco and the neighborhoods. Tim's team really helped us to make the process enjoyable overall. They get it done with pizzazz and a helping hand every step of the way. We could not be more happy. When we closed and got our keys Tim also made sure we were connected to his best hardwood floor company that saved us big time on new floors and a reliable painter and handyman. We are sure that this process was very complex but we didn't have any problems and are very happy to have this reliable and knowledgeable team in court. You should call them first for all your real estate needs. read more

Tim & Yuni are AMAZING. My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience with them. We were recommended them by a friend who had a positive experience as well. Our friend said they were really fun, super-fast, and very connected. He was right about that and more! We were working with another agent in SF and not really impressed because we kept losing out of the homes we made offers on. Not knowing any better we just thought submitting offer after offer was how the Bay Area market worked. Then we met Tim & Yuni. I could tell from that first telephone conversation there was something different. They listened to what we wanted, moved quicker, had innovative ideas to approaching each property, and really took the time to help us weigh our options in navigating through the crazy difficult process here in San Francisco. Having done such a great job helping us buy our dream home here in SF, we've already recommended a dear friend of ours to Tim & Yuni. I think what really sets them apart is that even after the sale they are here to support us. They didn't ghost us when we needed help for the small things like a cleaner or some architects to help with small remodel projects. They have gone above and beyond my expectations! read more

I was referred to Chris from Zillow to see a property that caught my eye, even though I was casually looking at homes at the time, trying to understand the market. Chris was very timely in his response and made the appointment for me, so I can see the listing right away. We discussed my wants and needs for my future home, and it just so happened that the first home we toured together was THE one. Chris never once pressured me or rushed me into making my decision -- he was very patient, thoughtful, and considerate in his approach, and in fact, often tempered my expectations as a new buyer in the market. I trusted his guidance. Chris walked me through the details of the home buying process (educating me on what to expect) and guided me all the way through to submitting an offer on the property. Even as I pored through the fine print and did my own research, I had a laundry list of questions for Chris, and Chris didn't hesitate to spend time with me over the weekend to help me unpack my questions to a point where I felt comfortable moving forward quickly given the market conditions. At the end of the day I found the perfect home. The property I was interested in had multiple offers and Chris helped me negotiate and win the property. I'm very happy and glad that I had such an amazing team and agent to partner with. Chris was a pleasure to work with and wouldn't hesitate working with him in the future when I sell or have friends and family who want to work with the best! read more

I'm really impressed with how everything turned out when working with Real Estate Advisor and the team. Tim and Yuni really have a dialed-in system that works ultra-efficient and hassle-free. My biggest advice is to listen to Tim as he's a true expert and professional in what he does. In the beginning, while working with him there were some concerns he had about the lender I was working with. Come to find out a few weeks into the closing he was right. The lender that I selected was one of the most incompetent and reckless companies and individuals I've ever experienced. That's a whole different review altogether. Once the lender bomb finally exploded Tim seamlessly connected us to his lender recommendation (it's a big bank and local here in SF). They were great and came to the rescue. On the real estate of things Tim and his team had recommendations for the best vendors and inspectors that helped us understand the property we were buying, risks involved, and they provided concise advice that allowed us to make the best decisions. The hardest part in working with someone is trusting them and these guys are worth putting in the time and trusting them throughout the whole process. Smart people and precision performance throughout. Also, a big kudos to be so respectful of time, and always being on time and showing up no matter what. It's been a true pleasure to work with everyone and now we will enjoy our new home. Thank you! read more

Tim and Yuni were amazing to work with. They have a ton of knowledge of San Francisco condo buildings, HOAs, neighborhoods and market conditions. Their experience helped calm our nerves navigating the home buying process and ensure we were confident in our decision. On top of that, they are just genuinely nice people and a pleasure to work with. I can't recommend them enough. read more

If I could do a backflip to show my appreciation for Tim and Yuni with the Real Estate Advisor Group team I would it. Since I can't I'm writing this review so everyone knows you need to work with this team. I'm basically a newbie when it comes to Real Estate in San Francisco but I quickly learned in dealing with Tim and Yuni that I could trust them and could tell they really know what they are doing. After our initial meeting I felt at ease in knowing my best interests were at the top of their list. Recommendations on areas of where to by and where not to buy made all the difference to me as I don't have as much experience in living in the locations I was interested in. They really drilled down block by block in some neighborhoods and also provided advice on how best to approach the specific property with an offer that was specific to the unit I wanted to buy. Along the way there was a major and very scary component to the transaction that involved the lender but Tim was able to quickly put me at ease and find a solution that would protect. In the end everything worked out perfectly and I was able to close on my home. Happy in my home now thanks to Tim & Yuni and the Real Estate Advisor Group. Couldn't have done it without out. read more

We were referred to Tim Heffernan by a friend that was already working with him. My fiancé and I were interested in buying a home but quickly found out how difficult it was to understand the San Francisco market and the home buying process. My friend who said they had an "amazing" experience with Real Estate Advisor Group connected me to Tim. From the first day we met Tim and looked at places we felt SO RELIEVED! Tim was personable, knowledgeable and clearly on top of it. Tim both helped us look at places we found online, but also gave us some other great options. We looked at a bunch of different properties and finally ended up putting an offer in on a home we liked. There were multiple offers and we didn't see the value in the unit but Tim recommended another property to us that we ended up buying. The price he suggested was $100,000 lower than where we thought we would offer but we listened to him and we got it. I was shocked at how good his skills were in negotiating and his ability to understand the market and every property we looked at. He's for sure an expert at what he does and very talented.   We ended up closing on our dream home. There were hurdles at closing but Tim always had instant reflexes and a solution to everything. It was a wonderful experience and we would recommend Tim in a heartbeat! We love our new home! read more

If you want to make money in Real Estate, just work with Real Estate Advisor and Tim Heffernan. Buying a property in San Francisco is difficult enough. There's so much competition and the process is fierce. I bought a property about 2 years ago in Potrero Hill and Tim's expert negotiation skills got us into the property and we beat out 5 other offers in a multiple offer situation. Over the past few years we've remained in contact, Tim and Yuni went beyond just the transaction and we became friends. We've been to many Giants games with them. They are truly amazing people on every level! Unfortunately due to a job transfer we had to sell our home we just got into. Tim and his team came in covering every aspect from painters to stagers, all the while we were out of state, it was such an easy process to just hand them the keys and know we are in good hands. During the selling process the market took a crazy dip and the approach and navigation that ensued allowed us to sell our home for a profit when we thought we'd only break even. I really have to say if you want to make money in real estate call Real Estate Advisor, this team rocks! read more

I've been working with Tim Heffernan and his team for over a decade now. I've bought and sold, but recently sold my property in San Francisco. As always working with Real Estate Advisor is a dream. Highlights include intelligent and fast communication along with very precise advise on how best to approach every step in the process. I always feel that I am being advised on what to do allowing me to make the best decision possible. The other two traits that I'd place on the exceeds expectations list is marketing (from creating the right look and feel with what is most appealing to buyers and improvements to marketing exposure to get the right buyers in the door to make offers). The end result is we had multiple offers and sold exactly where we wanted. My family and I are happy as always. read more

It all started about a year and half ago when we met Tim at Real Estate Advisor Group via a recommendation from my sister. They had met him over the years and were really impressed with his professionalism and style so when it came time for my husband and I to get connected to the right agent they made the intro. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. When we found the house that spoke to us it was one that we knew was going to be very competitive. There were 4 offers and everything moved so fast including our lender disappearing and adding additional stress. Tim stepped up and quickly found a solution with another reputable local lender and within hours we were back on track. He was able to position our offer better than the other buyers while also saving us money we thought we were going to have to pay as he recommended to structure the offer with some unique negotiation tactics. Impressed to say the least! Closing was a breeze and he also found an error in the documents that also allowed us to get money back even though we knew it took more of his time up but he seemed to always go the extra mile and out of his way. We are absolutely in love with our new home and so happy to have had this positive journey. Thank you Tim for all you did for us read more

After working with several other agents I finally found an honest and knowledgeable agent. Being put through the gamut of dodgy people I almost lost hope. Luckily a friend referred me to Tim & Marcus. From the start they were awesome. Great resources, explanation of next steps, connections for inspectors and other people to help me. They were able to negotiate and win the best deal on the property for me in this super-hot market. Closing was a breeze and they continued to negotiate until the very end for me always bringing back good news. They had my back the whole time. I appreciate a true professional and pleasant experience with impeccable energy! Until next time... Thank you so much for making this process so smooth and stress free for me!! read more

Tim & Yuni were amazing. We wanted to sell our condo in San Francisco and knew it might be tough. Condos weren't the hot commodity that single-family homes have been during COVID. We met with a few brokers that were all top-rated. Tim stood out in that elite crowd. He was more in tune with what needed to be done to get our place sold, had great design ideas, and wasn't quoting the high remodeling and staging costs that we heard from other brokers. He said he had direct relationships with contractors and didn't mark things up. That all turned out to be true. He and his team handled everything. With our approval, they hired all the contractors, picked colors and materials, and scheduled all the work. We were out of town and didn't even see our place until it was sold. So easy! When it came time for pricing and selling, Tim was awesome. He had a strategy for when to list, how to list, and how to take the offers. We ended up getting 17% over our asking price! I highly recommend working with Tim & Yuni. read more

I had a terrific experience working with Tim and his team. We were casually looking at the market and he kept in touch with us for over a year. When it came time to for us to get started he really hit a home run. Everything from recommending the right professionals to work with and understanding the market and different neighborhoods made it easy. If you want someone extremely informative, gregarious, and able to get you into a property quickly with multiple offers he's the guy for you read more

It's nice when you work with someone who is pleasant and also intelligent. Makes the process a whole lot easier. Tim and his Team have it all. They are super organized and connected to both on and off market properties. I will work with again down the road. read more

After an extensive search, I found Tim as my husband and I were looking to buy a condo in San Francisco. Tim is an exceptional real estate agent. He is on it and is the reason we got our choice property. He knows the market so well and responds almost instantly. We were often first in to see properties and this gave us a huge advantage. I highly recommend Tim. He and his partner Yuni are fantastic to work with and we got our dream condo under asking price. Due to Tim's hard work, our experience was exceptional and could not have been easier! read more

Incredibly honest, kind, strategic, knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and hands down the best real estate agent you could ever work with! My husband and I recently closed on a property in the Oakland Hills, and without Tim, this would not have been possible. We are not from the Bay Area and we have never owned a home, so we were completely overwhelmed with the entire process, not having a clue where to even start. We were so very blessed and lucky to have crossed paths with Tim in the preliminary stages of our search. He took the time (so much time) to educate us on the market and the real estate/buying process, which we found invaluable through this experience. For each property that we were interested in placing an offer on, he formulated unique strategies specific to that property based on several factors that would have been otherwise overlooked. As I am a veteran, we were using a VA Loan, which is EXTREMELY difficult to get traction with here in this competitive market (as we were competing with all cash/no contingency offers). However, Tim was able to navigate this process for us, making our offers competitive. In the case of our now "home", it was Tim's sense of urgency, strategy and persistence that closed the deal for us. There is no doubt that Tim is an incredibly talented real estate agent, but in addition to his savvy real estate/negotiation skills, he also is one of the kindest people that I have ever met. He is very honest and true, which I feel is rare in this field. He went far beyond the expected responsibilities for my husband and I, simply because he wanted to make this experience more comfortable for us. He sacrificed his own profits, just to save us money and protect our future investment. We view Tim as not just a real estate agent, but also a friend. Truly a wonderful experience! Tim's ethical, yet strategic approach would surely be a fit for anyone. Consider yourself lucky if you get the chance to work with him through your buying or selling experience here in the Bay Area! read more

Tim and Yuni are an amazing duo when it comes to selling your home in San Francisco. Working with them was a breeze and all the stresses involved with selling a home disappeared. We cannot recommend them enough, my husband and I are thrilled with the results they achieved for us. read more

I worked with Tim and his company in purchasing my SOMA Loft. I had experienced a couple of false starts with other with local realtors but Tim listened and then showed me just what I wanted. Tim and his associates told me what was going to happen, handled all the paperwork and negociations and called me for the closing. Along the way they kept me in the loop and most of the paperwork was done on-line. I have the ideal apartment for me; however if I were to decide to sell or buy something else I would call Tim at REXSI Real Estate. read more

Real Estate Advisor and working with Tim & Yuni was one of the best choices I've made in real estate. I had a rental property that had some very complex legal challenges and I needed an expert whom would be able to help me navigate the changing rental laws and my specific circumstances. I'm amazed at the team and how they performed. All my questions and concerns were answered and dealt with true professionalism and the collective group from top notch negotiations, attorney resources, marketing, and being represented exactly how I imaged were done to the T. I also got WAAAAY more than I thought I would even receive at closing due to the recommendations and remodeling style updates that these guys completed. Thank you so much. I will do business with you again. read more

I'm from out of the area and was lucky enough to connect with the Real Estate Advisor team. The SF market is completely different than any other real estate I've ever bought in my life. Given all the complexities and steep learning curve on how this area works, it was a god send to have these experts guide me through to the very end. Very hands on, very informative, very professional, and overall a very fun group to work with. I saved a ton of money when buying and the entire process was a pleasure. Will definitely work with you guys again! read more

We can't say enough good things about the team! Listing my property was a breeze. The team is extremely proactive, patient and willing to help in any way possible to make sure that the process moved forward, all the while ensuring that I was informed, and that my interests were best looked after. Even after my property was rented they were super on top of communications between myself and the renters to make sure that all parties felt well taken care of and always had a prompt answer to any question. Look forward to working with their team on future transactions! read more

Our previous agent was slow and unresponsive, we needed someone who could represent us. Tim was that someone! We looked at about 5 different properties in San Francisco and Tim was really knowledgeable with evaluating the market with deep analysis. We finally found that it would be best to purchase a new development. During the process, the lender dropped the ball. Luckily, Tim stepped in and expedited the process with the lender to allow a speedy closing. It was a pleasure working with Tim who is honest, caring, knowledgeable, quick to respond with through answers, a great negotiator! Overall great experience, highly recommend! read more

Tim is your guy. He'll be on call 24/7 and answer any stupid question you might have as first time home buyer. We looked at a ton of different properties in San Francisco and Tim was really knowledgeable with evaluating the market with deep analysis. We finally found that it would be best to purchase a new development. During the process, the lender dropped the ball. Luckily, Tim stepped in and expedited the process with the lender to allow a speedy closing. It was a pleasure working with Tim who is honest, caring, knowledgeable, quick to respond with through answers, a great negotiator! Overall great experience, highly recommend! read more

I'm so glad a friend referred me to Tim to help me with buying my new home in San Francisco! Before working with Tim I had some terrible experiences with other agents - the dishonesty and pushiness was wearing me down. As a first time buyer in the US, Tim helped me with everything right from the start - narrowing in on buildings that fit my needs, detailed explanations of next steps along the way, referrals and connections for inspectors or anything else I needed. He was also able to negotiate a price below ask, and had my back through it all. I really appreciated his honesty, experience and professionalism throughout the buying process, and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy in San Francisco, he'll make it stress free! read more

Tim is a great guy with excellent knowledge of the SF market. He stayed patient and helpful until the end, getting me into a home I am loving more and more every day. I definitely recommend him for the SF market! read more

Tim is one of the most amazing agents I have met and dealt with. Home buying is such a stressful experience, having been through it many times before, yet Tim made our whole experience so manageable and pleasant. We were from out of the area and his knowledge and understanding of SF helped tremendously in our making the best decision. Most importantly, he is extremely effective at negotiating and dealing with sellers and he obtained the best deal he could for us. Tim goes out of his way to help and make the process smoother. In our case he helped connect the many parties involved (HOA, title company, and our financial institution). We were on a definite timeline and traveling from another state and he made sure that everyone stayed on schedule. Tim also is extremely responsive- often he would reply to my emails or phone calls within minutes! I was impressed at his communication skills with all the various parties - he was assertive yet very professional. More than anything else what I really appreciated about Tim is that he is a good and caring person - he wanted to make sure that everything we did was in our best interest - much like a friend or family member would. If you are looking for a highly knowledgeable and skilled, responsive, honest, trustworthy, and, most importantly, caring agent I strongly recommend that you use Tim. You will be very happy. I have dealt with at least 3 or 4 other agents in the past and I am acquainted with quite a few and I can honestly say that Tim is the best agent I have met so far. read more

As far as I'm concerned, Tim is the best Real Estate agent in the San Francisco Bay Area. He represented me in the purchase of a single family home in San Francisco, and without his help, my family wouldn't have our dream home. Saturday night, Sunday, night, he was always working hard for me. His knowledge of the home buying and selling process is tops. He knew of ways to create the most competitive offer possible for his clients. His negotiating skills are the best. Tim negotiates his tail off to get the best deal possible for you, even when the easier route is to meet in the middle. Hire Tim as your agent and you will have a true advocate by your side the entire way read more

Tim and Yuni are such a great team! Very professional, organized and efficient; both are excellent communicators and what was most important to me, they understood my needs and made them happen. Tim's advice was most useful. What an amazing professional duo! If I ever need to buy or sell a peace of property, I would call Tim and Yuni. read more

Owners listed a restaurant business with two agents from RE Advisor group, Jeries Tannous and Tim Heffernan. Jeries handled most of the details of the listing. I should say mishandled because the deal was completely mishandled from the start and resulted in a deal that fell apart, and another empty restaurant space in the city. Jeries didn't take care of contingencies, allowed the licenses and the space to be transferred without proper agreements in place, delisted the restaurant while it was in escrow so that other interested parties would not know the business was for sale, and generally offered no guidance to the sellers to get the deal completed. When the deal fell apart they just shrugged and moved on. They don't even deserve one star. read more

Working with Rexi/Tim is everything you want when going through the real estate sell/buy experience. Tim has an excellent eye on the market and genuine way of working with people. I was doing a 1031 exchange - as were lots of other people out there. He brought in a great team of professionals (finance and 1031 expert) that really came through for me. During an especially "hot" market, things can get crazy and stressful. Tim was ultra responsive throughout...as well as his contacts. Tim's negotiating skills brought me top dollar for my condo as well as getting me the edge in beating two other (cash) offers on my new property! read more

I have been working with Tim for a few months now. I needed to find a good home so I didn't have to commute anymore over an hour day from the South Bay. Tim and his team were great. He is very knowledgable about the area and we walked around the neighborhood while he explained different building features. A veteran real estate professional and superb advisor. Thank you again! read more

My wife and I recently closed on a property in San Francisco and are thoroughly relieved that we selected Tim as our realtor. He was great from the start (highly responsive and with superb local knowledge) but really came through for us later when it came to the negotiation aspects of the transaction - and was able to save us tens of thousands of dollars. If you take nothing else away from this review, Tim's high standards of integrity should be it. As everyone knows, Realtors get paid when transactions close. On multiple occasions, Tim worked exceptionally hard to represent the interests of myself and my wife ahead of his own - never pressuring us to up our bids and always acting as we asked. In a business notorious for unethical practices, Tim sets the standards for other agents. I have literally nothing negative to say about Tim and whether you are a real estate novice or property tycoon, by selecting him to represent you, you will have made an excellent choice. read more

I've been working with Tim for a few years now to find the perfect condo to buy in San Francisco. I'm a very discerning client with specific expectations about the property and amenities. I definitely put him through the ringer having him send me 100's of properties and many showings. A few months ago I met him at the property I ended up buying. His negotiation skills and closing skills are at an expert level. He saved me nearly 100k off the price. I'm a happy owner of my new penthouse. I have many friends and co-workers which I'll be sending his way for future business. read more

What a great experience working with this group. They were professional and courteous . I would highly recommend working with these guys. They are all-stars! read more

All I have to say is Tim is on top of things constantly. He literally will get back to you in an instant, even after hours. Very through and organized. Additionally, he is very creative in terms of dealing with the other side, when it comes to tough negotiations. I love the fact that all the docs are digital and easily accessible. I would highly recommend Tim. Without a doubt, the next time I buy another place, I will go with Tim again. Amazing read more

Tim was pretty amazing. I had looked at a unit he was showing a few years ago, and decided not to make an offer - but told him what I was looking for, and he said he'd keep me in mind. A year and a half later, I get a phone call from Tim asking me if I was still in the market. It was an incredible opportunity, and exactly what I had told him I was looking for. For him to remember me over that period of time, and to follow up like that - well that's pretty unusual in my experience. Not only that, he knew that the last time I'd purchased property it hadn't been a great experience, and he went out of his way to make it easy and comfortable. The other reviews that mention him getting back to you quickly even after hours are spot on... he's incredibly responsive, and he was great to work with overall. Can't say enough about him. read more

It's been a year since Tim put me in my home in Alameda and each day I am thankful that I met him. I spent several years in the market and worked with other realtors and Tim was the first person I met that I actually felt cared about my situation and the results showed. He was quick to respond to all of my questions with thorough answers, be it over the phone or via email. He also kept me in the loop throughout the whole process - from bidding and negotiating an offer to introducing me to his finance team to final close. He has integrity, is honest, and is genuine. Above all, he became a good friend through the process, something I never thought was possible in this kind of transaction. read more

My husband and I bought our SOMA condo 3 years ago and are so grateful to Tim for making this happen. It was a complex sale that we would not have been able to navigate without him. Tim was an incredible advocate for us and remained calm, cool and collected when our negotiations with the bank grew tense. My husband and I could not be happier to live in SOMA and in this condo. We will certainly work with Tim again in the future. read more

They were the BEST!!! Fantastic service. We were looking for an investment property. They really listened to our needs and consistently brought properties that met our criteria. They partnered with us throughout the process, giving valuable counsel from the search process to closing and beyond. I give Rexis my highest recommendation, highly proficient, friendly and great to work with, I will definitely use them again! read more