Valerie on Ruth's team did a wonderful job helping me through my first time homebuying experience. She was incredibly knowledgable, diligent, and patient, explaining everything to me every step of the way, including walking me line-by-line through all of the disclosure documents involved in the sale. She also worked seamlessly with my mortgage broker and escrow officer. This kind of white-glove treatment made me extremely confident in making the significant homebuying investment. Valerie made the process easy and painless and gave me great guidance. She was able to get me my dream home on our very first offer, and was a strong advocate for me throughout the process, including writing and following through on contingencies. At no point in the process did I feel any pressure, or that she had anything other than my best interests in mind. read more

Update: We are returning clients and this time we worked with Lauren Neuschel to purchase a home. It felt like a long slog waiting for the right house, but when it came along we did end up purchasing a home on our first offer! It's always been difficult to make a purchase in SF, but these days it feels even more challenging with the exceptionally low inventory. To increase your chances of finding the right house and successfully bid on it, you need someone who will look out for your best interests and approach with a tactical, data-driven manner. We loved working with Lauren! We are investment minded and enjoyed nerding out with her on real estate. She especially shined during the offer process. We had a few curve-balls and she handled them all with calm professionalism. Thanks to Lauren's negotiation skills, our final contract had even better terms than we expected going in. Throughout the entire process and even after, we felt fully supported by the team. I highly recommend Lauren and Ruth for all your real estate needs in SF! read more

My wife and I just bought our first home in San Francisco and we are so grateful to have found Yesenia and the Krishnan team through a friend's recommendation. As first-time home buyers, we were overwhelmed by the process based on what we had read and heard about it. But Yesenia and the Krishnan team ensured that we had a smooth and stress-free home buying experience right from day 1. Yesenia patiently walked us through the various steps in the process, provided tips on what to look for during open house viewings, and also ensured we were prepared to make an offer as soon as possible if we liked a property. She has a deep understanding of the San Francisco real estate market and all the neighborhoods, which proved very valuable in understanding and dissecting any listing. She is also very well connected with other realtors in the city and this was a key factor in securing our home with the right offer price and timing. Yesenia was also very prompt in her responses via email/text, and answered a ton of questions regarding various properties that we visited across multiple weeks. She would also share recommendations for properties to visit and set us up with private viewings for properties we were interested in. We are glad that we worked with Yesenia on this major milestone in our lives. If you want a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and dedicated realtor, Yesenia and the Krishnan team are the best choice! read more

I cannot recommend Lauren highly enough! From start to finish, she made the entire home-buying process feel smooth, efficient, and--most importantly--cared for. Lauren really understood what we were looking for, and her ability to find the right home--at the right price--was spot on. Throughout the entire process, we felt like our interests were always the priority, and that really made a difference. It felt like we had a trusted guide at every stage. What truly sets Lauren apart is how much she cares about her clients. She doesn't just want to close a deal--she wants to ensure you find the perfect home, and that makes all the difference. read more

We recently worked with Lauren Neuschel to purchase our first home in SF and I can say it was a really smooth process overall! I was more skeptical at first to work with her because it's hard to place trust in a complete stranger and to believe that they'll have your best interest in mind. However, after working with Lauren to purchase a home, I can say that I do trust her to do her job and to do it really well. She's very communicative throughout the entire process and will answer all of your questions or do her best to get you answers. She uses a lot of data to help you make an educated purchase based on recent trends in the market. This was what initially made her stand out to us compared to other agents. But what I loved most about working with Lauren is her honesty. We asked her to tell us about the pros and cons to purchasing this home and she was able to express what her reservations would be if she were the homebuyer and I really valued that. Lauren does a great job of walking you through every step of the process and takes the time to really listen to us and what we're worried about. I'd definitely choose Lauren again if we were to do this whole process all over! read more

Another unit is up for sale in our building, so there a chance to compare the new listing with Ruth Krisham.  The unit currently on the market is listed with a discount broker.  Let's compare Ruth made sure all the t's were crossed and the i's dotted.  Her listing was thoroughly inspected before it hit the market. The unit was freshly painted, a laundry closet, and more storage built.  Numerous questions were asked about the CC&R's and all the little idiosyncrasies of the building.  I know because my friend, who was selling, asked a ton of questions and had me research.  Ruth wanted accurate answers. Ruth Krisham knew how old the appliances were. She staged, turning potential negatives into positives.  Pictures were accurate and showed off the best features.   Even the open house signage, placed throughout the neighborhood, had an enticing picture.  When her listing hit the market, it was ready to go.  The windows sparkled. And she worked just as hard on this relatively inexpensive, very small unit.  She not only kept in touch with the seller, but she reached out to the other residents in the building.  If we had any problems, we had her number, and the phone was answered even at odd hours. Contrast that with a discount broker, currently listing a much bigger unit.  Yes, you save a little money but how much of that savings will be eaten up by either a reduced selling price or paying extra mortgage, insurance, taxes and HOA fees while your unit sits on the market.  His property has not been inspected. His windows are not washed.  His garage space is not decluttered. His property is using the client's furniture, which feels awkward at best with too much furniture for the space.  His pictures do not show off the best features of the unit nor the building.  We have a beautiful building, but in several pictures, a less attractive building next door is featured.   His description misleads.  Everyone can use the beautiful garden, not just one unit. Nor does our building does have management fees.  Saying we have reserves is misleading. We are currently rebuilding our reserves because of a roofing and painting job.  We are meeting normal expenses, but at the moment, we will be forced to assess for anything unusual. I am not planning to sell.  If I were to sell, I would contact the realtor, now my friend, who helped me buy my condo, and I would reach out to Ruth.  I like Ruth's eye.  I like her thoroughness.  She was patient with my friend.  I would not use a discount broker. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Yesenia Rogers from the Ruth Krishnan team to buy our first home and cannot recommend her more! First of all, Yesenia is incredibly knowledgeable and detail-oriented. She was able to walk us through every aspect of the home buying process and guided us through every step, which was so reassuring. Yesenia has extensive knowledge on the San Francisco market and neighborhoods, which really helped educate us and helped us decide on what we were looking for in our first home purchase. Yesenia and the entire Ruth Krishnan team were extremely communicative throughout the entire process. We felt we had an open line of communication to Yesenia and the team whenever we had any question about open houses, documents, insurance, etc. The level of care and professionalism from Yesenia and the team is unparalleled; I would highly recommend Yesenia and the Krishnan team to anyone! read more

My wife and I just landed our San Francisco dream home thanks to our incredible agent, Yesenia Rogers. Yesenia is an amazing professional that consistently went above and beyond for us. And we could not have been more difficult clients. We had a very strict budget, didn't know anything about real estate, had never bought a home, and couldn't even articulate what we wanted. We also have completely opposite tastes and are super picky people. We also got cold feet once a month. We also have two dogs. Again -- nightmare clients. That Yesenia managed to find us a home well within our budget that we both somehow love is nothing short of a miracle. Her undeniable expertise and enthusiasm left us feeling encouraged and taken care of when we needed it most. And despite doing everything we could to drive her crazy, she never once waivered in her responsiveness, diligence, or patience with us. All to say we are so grateful to Yesenia for sticking with us and seeing us across the finish line. You would be incredibly fortunate to have her take you on as a client. read more

My fiance and I just bought our first home and could not have been happier with our agent Yesenia! She held our hands along the way as we knew nothing before getting into the process. She was extremely patient and answered all of our questions and made sure we felt comfortable with EVERYTHING that went into buying a home - even minor details in some of the disclosures and other documents. She also has a great network and is clearly very well respected in the community! When we mentioned her name to our lending agent the whole tone of the conversation changed. He was also raving about how great Yesenia is and that we're in great hands. The same thing happened when we went to view houses where the listing agent knew of Yesenia. She is extremely thorough and knows how to negotiate! We ended up getting the first home we put an offer into. It all happened within 36 hours of us viewing the place and her team including Maddy played a crucial role in ensuring we got the property we liked. She definitely cares for our needs and has made sure that we're comfortable even after we officially got the place. She's followed up with the sellers agent regarding some pending items with the contractor, suggested various locksmiths to help us out and is still as happy to answer any questions we have. All in all, we're fans of Yesenia and her team and will be recommending her to our friends in the market. read more

We had a really great experience with Ruth and Yesenia. We were worried that we'd sell our house below market because of the location but Yesenia did an amazing job selling the value of the property and negotiating to get the best price. I couldn't recommend this team more! The staging was very well done! Yesenia was very detail oriented and held our hand through a bunch of complicated steps in the process. read more

We couldn't have had a better team to buy our first home with! (June '23, SFH in SF) Despite the non-ideal market and hectic SF timelines, we felt confident during the whole endeavor. Ruth walked us through the process, helped us understand the market through past-sold properties and really listened to our needs and concerns. Ruth had an amazing understanding of the market, which got us the house we were looking for on our first offer. She advised us against writing offers for places that would go over our budget (which they did, going well above asking), advised us against compromising for a property we almost wrote an offer for (and we actually found a better one), and navigated the super-short offer timeline that actually landed us our house. In terms of logistics, Ruth and Valerie made the process really smooth--on-point communication, thorough disclosures review, and guidance through the closing process. They even helped us improve the house after closing with design feedback, and vendor contacts and coordination. Overall, we really felt confident and cared for through this big step. At several open houses, when we mentioned we were working with Ruth, people pointed out that we were working with the best realtor out there -- and we couldn't agree more! read more

Valerie was extremely helpful in my search for property in San Francisco! She helped me to better know the city and the area that would best meet my needs which was challenging because I lived out of area. Valerie is an excellent communicator and kept me informed every step of the way. She was always available to address my questions and concerns. Valerie is professional, kind and generous with her time. I am very happy with my new home! A big thank you to Valerie for everything! read more

Ruth, Yesenia and Chandler and the entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with selling my home in San Francisco. They took care of everything from vendors to inspections, to negotiations, providing practical advice on how to approach the SF market. They truly are experts in what they do, annd in addition to the knowledge they provide, they take VERY good care of their clients. Exceptional response times and wonderful communication, they involve you as much or as little as you would like in the process (for me, it was little- I handed them the keys and they did the rest). Although I no longer live in the Bay Area, definitely recommend the Krishnan team if you are looking to buy or sell a property in the area. read more

We met with Lauren Neuschel last summer unconvinced that we could actually afford property in San Francisco, but having heard good things from a friend, we figured it was worth a call. Lauren helped us understand what to expect in the market by having us review recently sold properties to see what was selling in our price range, and had a good sense of list to sale prices across SF that helped us narrow our focus to a realistic set of neighborhoods.  Lauren has experience helping buyers in all price points in SF, and always made us feel like a priority despite our feeling that we were looking for a diamond in the rough. After narrowly missing out on the first property we bid on, Lauren helped us get our second offer accepted under crazy circumstances. We had an east coast trip planned, and wouldn't you know it, the property that ended up being "the one" came on the market hours after we left and accepted offers a day before we returned. Lauren had a good understanding of our needs/wants by that point, and went above and beyond to tour, send us videos, and counsel us through the offer process from afar. This was in September 2022 as interest rates were climbing, and the possibility of being priced out of the market was very real.  Yet again, we were not the first offer accepted, but when the stock market took another dip and the first buyers backed out, Lauren was the first person the sellers agent called because of her excellent communication throughout the process and her ability to clearly indicate to the sellers that we were serious. We locked in a good rate that day (thanks to a lender referral also from Lauren), and felt immensely lucky to have found a home that had it all - ample parking, big kitchen and dining room, lots of flex space, and a huge backyard with a mature tree, just two blocks from McLaren park and its amazing nature trails - especially when interest rates jumped a full point the following week! We still can't believe how the stars aligned in our favor, and we're so thankful to Lauren for encouraging us along the way. In addition to setting expectations clearly through every step of the process and referring us to our lender and many other vendors, she was amazingly kind and inclusive of our two daughters, which meant a lot to us especially since one of them was not sure she wanted to move! We will refer friends and family to Lauren without hesitation. read more

Highly recommend Ruth and her team. We worked with her to sell our home at the beginning of 2023, which was a tumultuous time for the housing market. Tldr: We sold for well above asking to a buyer who loved the house as much as we did, leaving it in good hands. Her method is simple: she tells you what improvements she recommends to make to the house, you agree on a scope, and she manages it from there. She's very clear that her team will make all the aesthetic decisions. It took me a minute to get comfortable with that idea, but combined with her on-call crew of very good contractors (including staging and photography) it was incredibly efficient. Ruth's team got done in one month of work what we had been debating for years: new facade, upgrades to a bathroom, new floors in part of the house, etc. She was very clear on which improvements would yield the best return, actually advising against some of the upgrades that had been on our to-do list. It was a breath of fresh air from the scope creep we've experienced before. Ruth and her team were proactive throughout the process, keeping us fully informed as we went through the renovation, open house, offers, and negotiation. She was always available for a quick call to explain the sale process. Her advice was pragmatic, ethical and focused on transparency. It was great to work with a broker whose values matched our own. I'll be honest: I hope never to sell a house again. It was stressful. But if we have to do it again, we'll do it with Ruth. read more

We worked with Yesenia and the Krishnan team to sell our home in SF and we could not have worked with a better team! This was our first time selling a home and we were overwhelmed before finding the Krishnan team. From our initial consultation with Yesenia and Ruth we felt cared for and heard. They were honest and were not just telling us what we wanted to hear to get our listing. They listened to our interests, concerns and were truly there for us. Yesenia's knowledge, expertise and organization were invaluable. Her recommendations on what we needed to repair and upgrade in the home were thoughtful and made all the difference. We were able to hand over the keys and trust the team to take care of everything. They communicated with us the entire time and went above and beyond to ensure that it all ran efficiently and smoothly. We were amazed by the look and quality of their marketing! We didn't even recognize our own home. It looked so beautiful. The marketing was the reason we had an incredible turnout at the open houses. They were able to get us on the market quickly and timed it perfectly. We were in escrow in just one week after going on the market! We fully relied on Yesenia's recommendations on pricing and negotiation strategies and we could not be happier with the results. She was very thorough in reviewing everything with us and eased our stress. Yesenia and the team was available day or night to answer every question we had. They exceeded our expectations every step of the way! We highly recommend working with Yesenia and the Krishnan team! read more

TLDR: Lauren Neuschel is an absolutely incredible & highly-experienced agent who will help you on every step of the way throughout the home buying process. She will make the journey personalized just for you. -- As first time homebuyers, my wife and I were looking for the perfect place where we could start our family. Having heard of how challenging it is to navigate the SF real estate experience (e.g., multiple bids, pre-emptive bids, high bids, low bids, counter bids, did I miss any other types of bids???) from many of our friends and acquaintances, we entered the market hesitant and unsure of where to even begin. Through a friend who previously worked with Ruth Krishnan to find his dream home (he sings their praises as well), we were fortunate enough to be introduced to Lauren. During our first phone conversation, she was calm, measured, and took the time to get to know us on a deeper level to truly understand what our interests & limitations were along with our dealbreakers. She also made us go through this unique "Past Sold Exercise" where we flagged previously sold homes that piqued our interests or ones that we absolutely hated to get a better sense of what we were exactly looking for, while also giving us an opportunity to explore new neighborhoods / home styles. Overall, Lauren has an analytical / strategic approach to the buying experience where she has multiple playbooks (e.g., how to put in bids) at her disposal to maximize our chance to win the house. Further, given Lauren's experience in the market, she also knows the ins & outs of every neighborhood in SF and understands the various idiosyncrasies of each sub-region. She also has a lot of connections in the industry (e.g., lenders, insurance agents, etc.) which helped tremendously in allowing us to close on an 18-day escrow process. For our first bid (we only needed two to win), Lauren spent hours on the phone to walk us through every document in the disclosure packet, helped prepare our bid letter, and was on call with the RE agent negotiating on our behalf the whole time. Instead of pulling & slapping some comps from MLS on a piece of paper for us to peruse, she actually took the time to analyze every house and why it would / would not be a good comparison to our target home. We thought she would only do this for the first bid, but NOPE - she did it at an even more detailed level for the second home and went in guns blazing for the appraisal as well! Lauren never pushed on price, never expressed any discontent at our millions of questions thrown at her, was always responsive whether it was on call or text, and never lost her smile. From day 1, she promised honesty & transparency, and she delivered on that without a fail. Honestly, Lauren & Ruth Krishnan Team are A-stars in the game and you cannot go wrong in choosing to work with them. read more

I was recommended to the team by my friend who sold her property with Ruth, and worked with Lauren to purchase my condo. Working with Lauren during my recent condo purchase was a great experience. Home-buying can be emotional and overwhelming, but she was always there to provide her valuable perspective and insights as not just my agent but also someone who cares. Her unique approach included an exercise where I flagged past sold homes to provide her with more data to help better tailor my search and experience. She also used data to help me understand market trends and make an informed decision. Lauren meticulously reviewed all disclosures with me and spent hours with me on calls to flag potential issues, to do thorough research on things I felt uneasy about, and to take time to explain jargon & concepts I wasn't clear about. She and the Ruth Krishnan team also maintain strong relationships with other agents which significantly smoothed the process. It was also really nice to get surprise swag, kind messages, and move-in day treats while I was feeling super overwhelmed with the logistics of moving--it shows that Lauren & the team really cared. I'd work with the team again in a heartbeat! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Yesenia Rogers to sell my condo in Rincon Hill, and she is absolutely incredible. Yesenia displayed an unparalleled level of professionalism, communication, friendliness, and commitment that made the entire process smooth and stress-free for me. Selling a home in today's SF real estate market is definitely challenging, but from our first meeting, it was evident that Yesenia genuinely cared about getting the best results for me. She took the time to understand my goals and set realistic expectations on pricing and timing. I didn't want to be hit with any surprises down the line and Yesenia never overpromised or sugarcoated, and I greatly appreciated that level of integrity and transparency. I felt taken care of and confident I was in capable hands. On top of all this, with the force of the Krishnan team behind the listing, things got done beautifully and efficiently. Yesenia's knowledge of the local market is impressive, and she knew exactly how to position my condo to attract potential buyers. Marketing was top-notch. Staging was STUNNING (This team has great taste!). She kept me informed every step of the way, and was always available for a quick call (sometimes within seconds of me reaching out!). I highly recommend working with Yesenia and the entire Krishnan team. I can't thank them enough for their hard work and dedication. If I have to buy or sell again, this is the team I'd reach out to! read more

I just closed a sale with Ruth Krishnan, and worked closely with Yesenia Rogers, specifically. The whole experience was turn-key. The team was effective, smart and efficient throughout the process. We collaborated on strategy and were able to go from list to close way faster than expected. This is a team of real pros. read more

Highly recommended! Very impressed with Ruth and her team's hustle, transparency, organization, and savviness. The Krishnan team will take care of you throughout the entire process.  We initially sought Ruth out because we wanted to make an offer on a competitive home. Ruth and her team executed quickly, and within a day, we were on a call to discuss disclosures. Their efficiency and thoroughness helped us to consider the pros and cons of the property, and ultimately, we decided that the home wasn't a good fit. To better understand our expectations and nonnegotiables, Ruth had us complete her past sold exercise. We could tell she really wanted to understand what her clients wanted for their next home so that they could be well-prepared for action when that home came on the market. We found a home we loved during the holiday season, and the Krishnan team went above and beyond in helping us make an offer on the home during a complicated time, while everyone was out of town and traveling. All this, without sacrificing the quality and thoroughness of their work. Her relationships with other agents and knowledge of the SF market helped immensely with the negotiations. We felt taken care of the entire process, and in the end, we were able to buy a dream home thanks to Ruth and her fabulous team. read more

We were working with another realtor for over a year with no avail. We decided to divorce them and try our luck with a new realtor with more background in this hard SF market. As first time home buyers in San Francisco, we needed someone to give us advise, share their knowledge, know the market, have the connections, and guide us on pricing. Lauren checks off all of those requirements (and more)! We did a few interviews and loved the professionalism but also charisma of Lauren. She spoke the same language as us, very detailed and patient in explaining to us how to best move forward. We were very particular about the house amenities and location, and we knew that single family homes in the area we were looking for were hard to come by. Lauren anticipated that it might be a minute before we found something that meet all our requirements. But guess what? She found us a home in just a month! I had seen this home on Redfin and saved it as a favorite - but the price was way over our abilities. But she advised us and told us how to go with our best offer - and it sure worked! She kept us updated on every step of the escrow process and also had a contractors referral sheet when we needed to make some small changes to the house. We just moved in about less than a month ago and are so grateful to Lauren for all her help. If you are looking for a home in the SF area - Lauren is your person! read more

Lauren Neuschel is simply the best buyer's agent around. She counseled us through a spring move from the East Bay into a single family home in San Francisco without breaking a sweat. Lauren used a data-driven approach to get my wife and me on the same page from the outset. She then listened very thoughtfully to our needs and crafted a roster of single family homes that were in our ballpark, followed by some great exercises for narrowing that search to a reasonable shortlist. Lauren's market intelligence and personability were immediately obvious, but I quickly learned the full extent of her work ethic. Lauren is a go-getter. It was evident that she and her team work frequently with the biggest names in the city, giving us an edge in a market that can seem large and impersonal. We also had updates and insights that likely could not be gleaned from other agents. When it came time to placing bids, Lauren was thoughtful with her suggestions. She didn't push us to make decisions, but her expertise was invaluable. The best kind of agent. As a result, we placed ONE bid in our entire house hunt and were under contract. One! The home had eleven other bidders, and ours was not even the highest, but Lauren worked her magic with the seller's agent to make it happen. Finally, Lauren was integral through the closing process and helped us through a handful of hoops with our lenders. Truly the whole package. But she didn't stop there--she sent us pizza on our move-in night! What a delight. If you want to second-guess your realtor, always wondering if you had the best team in the business, then take a pass on Lauren. Otherwise it's a non-decision. read more

We just sold our SF condo through Yesenia Rogers at Ruth Krishnan, and are very pleased with both the process and the outcome. From start until closing, Yesenia did what it took to ensure that everything went smoothly and efficiently. A few of Yesenia's many outstanding attributes included her positive attitude, her professional communication style, and her willingness to go above and beyond the expected for us. Knowing that we could leave so much in her capable hands was important to keeping our stress levels to a minimum, given the fact we were located many hours away and needed more support than the average seller. Despite it being a difficult time of the year (and economic cycle) during which to sell, Yesenia helped us explore creative pricing/incentive structures and Marketing methods that ultimately lead to a great outcome for us. We would recommend her highly to anyone considering a real estate professional. read more

Ruth Krishnan and her wonderful team recently handled the sale of our luxury property in San Francisco and did a fabulous job. Every detail of the process was considered and managed efficiently from start to finish. Ruth and her team were extremely well-organized and presented us with a shared calendar, clear and detailed recommendations, and then tracking and execution of each item. It was like having our own project management team. Ruth was there for us at every step of the process and really made us feel like we were her highest priority and she seemed to truly enjoy the work and the process. Ruth was extremely thoughtful about our marketing and pricing strategy and could explain how each element fit together. This can be more art than science and she has great instincts. It all paid off in the end and we received several offers above our asking price. Ruth is very approachable, takes feedback well, and is quick to make adjustments as needed. All in all a great experience and highly recommend using Ruth for sale of a property. read more

We reached out to Ruth Krishnan & Team after poring over several reviews across multiple surfaces, and talking to our friends. From our first meeting with them to contract close, it was about 1.5 months (which we were pretty impressed/ pleased with). We were in the market in Spring 2024. We were first-time homebuyers in SF and we are very grateful to have had Yesenia Rogers on our team! We loved how organized, professional, and thorough the team was from the outset. It's important to note that one of the biggest value-adds a buyer's agent brings to the process is their knowledge of the local market and their connections with the rest of the realtors in a city. Yesenia was perfect in this regard, being from SF herself. Yesenia and Maddy Gibson did their best to get us in asap when we reached out about a property, and accommodated our schedules too. Communications were a breeze as both Yesenia and Maddy were super prompt and helpful every step of the way. This is a major life decision, fraught with uncertainties, capricious market forces, and last-minute changes (especially at the bidding stage), and we couldn't have hoped for someone more nimble, sharp, and thoughtful than Yesenia to work with. We'd 100% recommend working with Yesenia and the rest of the team! read more

Lauren Neuschel with the Krishan Team is absolutly amazing. From the first time she reached out to me after I completed an "I'm interested" form, to the escrow closing five months later, we could not have asked nor expected more from any real estate professional. Her level of service, professionalism, and expertise of San Francisco real estate was top notch. She was quick to reply to our inquiries, made extremely good suggestions, was very patient with picky people (who, us??) and was NEVER pushy. Not once did we feel like she was trying to sell us a property, rather she was trying to help us buy a second home that fit our needs, wants, and wishes the best. And she did! No other person I'd turn to in the SF real estate market besides Lauren and her team. read more

It's (probably) true that selling a home, moving and getting a new job are amongst life's most stressful events. This was the fifth home sale of our marriage and, honestly, it didn't become a life-trauma because we worked with Yesinia and the team of Ruth Krishnan. During summer 2024, after living in San Francisco for several years, it became clear our careers were leading to an out of state relocation and this was going to happen quite quickly. For reference we bought and owned one home during our entire time in the city and we were attached to it, going through various life events (including the pandemic) so the pace we needed to move was bittersweet; looking ahead with joy but a bit attached. At our first meeting with Yesenia, she listened and heard what we had to say, from why we wanted to sell, to what was important to us about the process of selling, and the final number we wanted. Our time frame for selling was tight and we needed to do several things to the house, including flooring, painting and electrical. Within days of signing, she and her team swooped in with a clear vision for our home sale and a detailed daily timeline, which she communicated clearly. This was one of the many favorite aspects about working with Yesenia; we always knew what was going on, she is a fantastic communicator. Within ~3 weeks all the projects were done, and our home was on the market and beautifully staged from top to bottom. We should maybe back up at this point, it can be a bit of shock to have to invest money in your home before selling. This was another arena Yesenia was enormously helpful, we walked through the relevance of every repair, including staging options so when we made decisions about how to spend money during the selling of our home, we were 100% confident in the investment, because the relevance of every single upgrade and repair was clearly communicated and importantly data driven. As a result, our home sold in 6 days at a price comfortably exceeding our dream value. Throughout this process Yesinia's clear and consistent communication waylaid our feelings of uncertainty. We always felt like we were in this together, we knew with 100% certainty she was on our team, and she cared as much about the sale of our house as we did. Lastly her guidance didn't stop when we agreed on a sale price, she expertly guided us through to closure, despite the time difference. We even discussed our current home search (mind you this is in a different state). Bottom line, we can't recommend Yesinia and the team with whom she works highly enough. If she could have been our real estate agent in our new state we 100% would have chosen her! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Lauren and highly recommend her as a superb agent. She was very responsive throughout the process and never failed to answer our questions within an hour. She'd even stay up late at night to help us. Lauren is not only knowledgeable about the market and sensitive to our preferences, she'd put our needs above her by recommending against a place that could be a bad long term investment. We really appreciate her honesty and help. Her expertise and dedication to our interests helped us find the perfect place within a couple of months. Thanks again for everything! read more

Ruth is a friendly shark. By that, I mean she is friendly and professional with her clients, while a shark at the negotiating table on her clients' behalf. Ruth likes to WIN and it shows. It's clear that she has fun with putting together a winning strategy. And being good at winning is helpful in a competitive market like San Francisco. I actually think there are a number of top agents in SF, let's say the top 5% or 10%, who can access the good off-market deals as a buyer. Some of my friends work with other agents in this group. Compared to a few of these agents that I met during our buying process, Ruth comes across as both (1) better at winning and (2) a nicer human. One of the wonderful things about working with Ruth as a buyer is her design eye and network of contractors. After we closed, she gave us over a dozen referrals to various tradespeople for additional inspection or work. Each appears to be reliable, easy to communicate with, and does quality work. We had a good experience working with Ruth personally. It took a little adjustment initially on my end and hers to get used to each other's working styles, and with some extra communication, things turned out well. If you communicate what is important to you, Ruth will meet you where you are, both in person and online. One thing I appreciate is that she joined a WhatsApp group with me and my partner, which we preferred over texting. Ruth works super, super hard and that is one of the reasons she is so knowledgeable about the market. She responded promptly whether it was before 6 am or after 11 pm. I met Ruth at an open house and then started reading her newsletter as a way to get informed about the market. I would recommend that newsletter (along with her "Where should I live in San Francisco?" videos) for anyone looking to get educated. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ruth again. She is professional, she goes above & beyond -- and a friendly shark is a good person to have in your corner! read more

We worked with Lauren and Valerie from Ruth Krishnan on our TIC purchase and they were fantastic! We were first time buyers and they helped us understand the TIC/condo market and the whole home-buying process, especially in the SF market. The comps Lauren pulled for us were helpful in calibrating our expectations, since several places we saw were listed under or over market value. During our negotiation process, Lauren was a great sounding board and provided helpful context, and we never felt any pressure from her. We also entered contract while some renovations were still being completed for our building, and Lauren was super thorough in helping schedule inspections, creating and checking up on our punch list, and keeping the closing process on track. We would absolutely recommend working with Lauren and her team! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Yesenia Rogers from the Ruth Krishnan team to buy my first home. I will be forever grateful to her for guiding me through process and educating me on all the seemingly endless details. After an extensive comparison workup, I felt confident in moving forward and I was able to get into contract with one offer! Yesenia's experience and attention to detail helped things run efficiently and smoothly from beginning to end. The level care provided was unparalleled- even after closing, the team chased down additional information on various issues and provided vendor referrals. I highly recommend Yesenia and the Krishnan team. I would refer her to anyone without hesitation. read more

Everything I said about this business is accurate. In contrast, the owner has fabricated information about my comments and conversation. I never begged her to become a client or to pay her fees. Nor did I share with her any of the totally inaccurate comments she claims. Apparently these were gleaned from an inflammatory response from another vendor who was likewise angry about my having posted the facts about their business model. Consumers should be aware though of what I have been told is a new law that real estate agents/brokers can no longer set commission rates for both parties (buyer and seller) unless they are representing both parties (which most experts consider an inherent conflict of interest). That is because commissions are supposed to be negotiable. read more

Yesenia Rogers was my agent while looking for my first home. From start to finish, she was incredible--excellent customer service. I'm a single woman so I didn't have the benefit of purchasing with a partner, and she got me into contract and signed on the FIRST OFFER. I really wanted this SFH(yes, a HOUSE not a condo), and I honestly was just going to pass due to competition. We put an offer together and in about 4 hours, we got it! I feel like this is unheard of. It speaks to her ability as an agent who really cares about her client's needs/desires in addition to being able to negotiate the right price! She's just superb in negotiating and getting you what you want. Communication is also pretty important to me, and she is top notch. I'm an executive assistant so my standards of communication are pretty high. I dropped my Redfin agent because they are just so busy and I felt like I received no love because I wasn't able to drop $1m plus on a condo or SFH. Please work with Yesenia. I will always be recommending her for an amazing experience all around. Buying a condo or house is stressful, and even more-so in San Francisco. Save yourself time, stress, anxiety, etc. and work with Yesenia and her team from the start! read more

From my first meeting with Yesenia Rogers and the Ruth Krishnan team, I knew I was in good hands as I embarked on my home-buying adventure. As a first-time homebuyer, Yesenia explained all steps of the process and was available whenever I had questions. She always took the time to write-up thorough disclosure summaries and clearly articulate what was crucial for me to understand. Whenever I emailed or texted her, Yesenia was incredibly responsive. She made me feel like I was her most important client! It was a bumpy journey with typical ups and downs, but throughout it all Yesenia was able to use her expert communication skills to negotiate the right contract for me. I was so impressed with her ability to negotiate the terms (which were a bit tricky because I was participating in a home-buying program for teachers with the city that required A LOT of contingencies). Because of her patience, never-give-up attitude, and relentless tenacity, I'm happy (and proud) to say that my daughter and I were able to close on our forever home last month. I couldn't imagine doing this process without Yesenia-she always had my back and for that I am eternally grateful. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, Yesenia and the Ruth Krishnan team provide top-notch service with the utmost professionalism. They truly understand their clients' needs, and then go out and make it happen! read more

Dream Home with the Dream Team! Yesenia Rogers from the Ruth Krishnan team helped me achieve my dream of putting down roots in SF. From the moment I connected with Yesenia, she was a whirlwind of expertise, dedication, thoughtfulness, and genuine care. Yesenia made the entire process a breeze for me - securing financing, negotiating an offer, understanding disclosures, finalizing insurance, making really thoughtful recommendations, giving sound advice, and always always looking out for my best interests. The whole team at the Ruth Krishnan group is a well-oiled machine. Everything ran like clockwork, with documents flawlessly prepared, communications crystal clear, and deadlines met effortlessly. Stress? What stress? :) The team was always available, day and night, and has an enviable rolodex of partners to make everything come together. Yesenia and her team walked me through every single step, and they had my back through the entire process. Yesenia stuck with me through a long search and never gave up on me! She even gave me the sweetest housewarming gift! Yesenia is the best, and the entire Ruth Krishnan team will take great care of you! read more

TL;DR: Ruth Krishnan team is amazing! They will share their insights, navigate you in the SF market, skillfully negotiate with the seller agents. We scored a home of my dream on our first offer! The long version: Working with the Ruth Krishnan team will be one of the best decision you will make during your home purchasing process. Surviving in SF is hard, to thrive and call this city your home is an even bigger undertaking. Before we started looking around in February 2021. I was unsure that with my limited budget, getting a place was possible at all. Yesenia spent a lot of time trying to understand the type of properties I would like. She helped me set realistic expectations by providing past sales histories that are in my budget range and desired locations. Most importantly, getting over the fact that most units(not saying all) will be sold above the listing price. It is the reality in the current climate. So definitely set your zillow filter 10-20% below your max budget. Once I am better educated on the markets. We started to generate a list of properties that are interesting to me. Yesenia will comment each listing with the pros/cons of the unit, and her estimation of the sales price. If one falls within our range, she would quickly help me set up a tour. There was one thing that stands out to me the most. I casually mentioned a property and said I might check it out during one of the open houses. I was not expecting Yesenia to visit every properties I mentioned. I ended up running into her at the open house. It really showed that she pays attention to her client, and puts in the effort to help us make informed decisions. After a long period of searching, in mid August, we stumbled upon this amazing unit with a breathtaking view in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. It was just within my budget range. Yesnia and her team helped me prepared all the offer documents(It would be a lot harder if one agent has do it all, this is the benefit that she has a team to set all these up for us, so we could write offers so quickly). We spent two hours on the phone going through each items. It was a long document! She was able to explain it in simple terms, and patiently answering my questions if I didn't understand them the first time. She spent a lot of time with the seller agent(Suzanne Agasi, who is an amazing and inspirational women!) to obtain as much information about the properties as she could. Those information are crucial, because it can help you determine if you could drop contingencies in your offer or not. We compared similar properties and agreed on a strategy for how to submit our offer. I won't spill the secret, but she was very tactful, and we made a very educated decision on our price. We ended up got our offer selected on the first try! Closing was smooth sailing as well. I worked with a loan officer Yesenia recommended. We have our unit appraised for the exact price we offered(). Yesenia made sure I keep a constant line of communication with the escrow office to prevent wire fraud(can't be too cautious, she will tell you more about it). She continued to follow up even weeks after I moved in, to make sure everything is well. The difference between a good agent and great agent was the attention to details throughout the buying/moving process. Yesenia and her team (Shoutout to Lauren who covered her when Yesenia was busy) gave me several lovely surprises after closing(again won't spoil it for you), which makes the whole buying journey very special and stress free. Thank you for reading my long speech! I am still in shock that I live in this amazing unit. I am very grateful to walk through this milestone of my life with the Ruth Krishnan team. I will always be their advocate, and hope to host my house warming soon with the friends we made along the way! read more

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Ruth and her team were able to find and close on a place for us in just over 1 1/2 months! Knowing how competitive the SF market was, my partner and I were quite worried about getting our feet wet into real estate here. However, Ruth and her team first took us through a buyer/seller exercise which helped us quickly identify what we liked, didn't like, and other options we might be more open to. Ruth was very straightforward with us and told us the steps that would be needed if we wanted to close on a home. Also, throughout the process Ruth was so responsive. We would email, text or call throughout odd hours and Ruth would quickly respond, pull disclosures of properties we were interested in, and help call out any potential red flags with properties we were interested in. It really eased the process of finding a home of something that was completely new and foreign to us. Also as an added bonus we were sent chocolates, a fancy knife and cutting board set, and some pizza after our move to help us get settled in. All of these things let us know that Ruth and her team really cared about us throughout the home buying process and wanted to give us the best experience possible. If you're serious about buying a home in SF I highly recommend Ruth and her team. Even if you're just curious about the SF market and home buying process in general she has a really nice blog and email list if you want to get familiar with everything before diving right in! read more

I wanted to sell a single family home this summer, and contacted Ruth and her team to help with listing and selling the house. She worked diligently and quickly to deliver comps to educate me on pricing, and brought in so many perspectives. She and her team thought through everything  - from aspects of the home, to what would make it show better, how to price it, who I would be competing against, and who the potential buyer would be. Armed with all that information, she also brought in experts to stage the house, do any repairs and enhancements needed, and voila, within a few weeks, the house was on the market. I was thrilled to see the results - her team's design aesthetic and knack for knowing what to enhance and how to make the home the best one of the market in the price range ensured I was in contract very quickly, and at a price over asking. Throughout the process, she answered questions promptly, oftentimes leveraging Compass' expertise for thorny matters as necessary, all with a smile, a great attitude and an expert's professionalism and flair. I was so impressed by her knowledge of the market and her process, and how she represented my interest throughout the process. When friends have asked who I work with for real estate, I always only offer one name. Ruth. She's simply the best in the business. When I mention her name to other agents, they nod, knowing that I am well positioned and in the best hands possible with Ruth. Ruth and her amazing team are what you need in this crazy real estate market. Together, they play to win and do it in a way that makes the process easy and pleasant. read more

We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have collaborated with Ruth during the recent purchase of our home. Our initial timeline was fast-tracked when we discovered a property that we loved early in our search. Ruth's proficiency in guiding us through the intricacies of the process was exceptional. She skillfully led us into negotiations, instilling a sense of control and clarity that set her apart from past real estate agents we've engaged with. Throughout the journey, Ruth exhibited a rare blend of empathy and approachability. Her mastery of technical aspects and unwavering attention to detail proved indispensable, especially considering the numerous contracts and addendums we had to navigate. Ruth, along with her team, consistently displayed flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to lend an ear, even during unconventional hours. We were consistently confident in her expertise, and she adeptly handled complexities and uncertainties that arose. Big shoutout to the whole team for being a huge part of this journey. We're seriously grateful for the support they gave us (including all the fun treats she sent over once we closed, which we loved). Thanks a ton! read more