This was our second time working with Jennifer and Carren, and we really can't say enough good…read morethings about them. They genuinely had our best interests at heart throughout the entire process, and that means a lot to us. Selling our condos took some time, but they stayed with us through all of it and were especially great when things got more complicated toward the end. We always felt like we could trust their advice and that they were looking out for us, not just trying to get the deal done. We're really happy with how everything turned out, and when we're ready to buy again, we'll absolutely work with them. We trust them completely.

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

I am delightfully writing to recommend Kevin Gueco and the kinoco team. Ever since moving to…read moreMission Bay in 2012, and being an HOA manager, also in mission Bay, I've had opportunities to interact with Kevin as a neighbor and professionally. We also appreciate Kevin's relationship as a neighbor is not influenced by his business endeavors, unless we ask, very authentic. Kevin and his teammates' expertise has always been on-point and relevant to the current market. As landlords in Mission Bay, we now live in Chicago, and kinoco has been our provider of rental marketing and contract services. They have always assured that every transaction goes smoothly, for both parties. When/if the time comes to sell our property in San Francisco, kinoco would be our immediate choice to represent us.

Nini was eager to work with us. Other agents were not, as our budget was "low" for San Francisco…read more[although in the stratosphere for other American cities]. She was realistic, yet positive about our chances. Through skill, teamwork and luck, we now live in Golden Gate Heights. I would encourage anyone interested in San Francisco to do two things: 1. Take several deep breaths and discard all your expectations. The City will dictate terms to you, not the other way around. 2. Call Kinoko Real Estate. They are your best chance and if you are like us, you'll need all the help you can get.

Wesley Ko came highly recommended from a friend. He laid out a plan for us to sell my current…read moreapartment and purchase a new house in 6 months (all in Oakland) and he worked very hard to help accomplish that goal. Throughout the process he was patient, responsive and professional. For the sale, Wesley and his teammates were extremely efficient when it came to staging and holding open houses and we were able to sell my apartment after the first scheduled showings. The only really difficult thing I had to do was say goodbye to the apartment and move out. I am extremely picky and so when we began to tour houses, Wesley's patience and eye for details really helped narrow down potential properties that would be a good fit for me and we also struck out a lot of bad ones. Wesley's experience shines during touring. Just to name a few things he has a keen sense of smell for moisture/mold, can feel for the slightest unevenness in floors and can tell good from bad repair work just from a quick glance and feel, he has really seen it all. This is where a whole lot of Wesley's value comes from, he's not just another paper pusher...he actually enjoys looking at houses with clients and he is great at pointing out things that a normal person wouldn't see. Eventually a few months later we were able to close on a new house that was exactly what I was looking for. It was a pleasure to work with Wesley and he was so helpful throughout the entire process. As I said before he is thoughtful, smart, engaged and it's clear he loves what he does and I now recommend him to everyone I know who is looking to buy in the bay area.

I think a 4 1/2 star review would have been more appropriate so I would rate OWN very good. We…read moreengaged Wilson and his team at OWN to sell our home in Millbrae. We interviewed three realtors and we selected Wilson because we agreed with his vision as to how to prepare our home for sale and his assessment of current market conditions. We were very pleased with the decision as we found out that Wilson has a strong team to support the preparation and sales process. A project plan was developed months in advance and for the most part all deadlines were achieved. Luis (contractor) and Priscilia (coordinator) prepared the house for sale on time and on budget. The staging firm did a great job in presenting our home. When necessary Wilson was alway available to answer our questions. The Open Houses took place as we planned months in advance and we were given an update at the end of each weekend. When offers came in Wilson and Cathy (Experttcs) helped us navigate through the negotiation process until we accepted a bid that met our target. We were then introduced to Michele (Director of Ops) and Aldolfo (escrow officer of WFG Title Co.) to guide us through the closing process. Their assistance made the paperwork burden as painless as possible. We were happy with the entire process and impressed with how the Own Team worked together to get the job done. We deducted a 1/2 star because the lateral sewer work mandated by the city was delayed for weeks because the plumber that OWN uses was not available. This caused a delay in closing. My recommendation to OWN is to expand the list of plumbers the company can use. Also, we were assigned an original coordinator with whom we did all the pre-planning. However, when execution time arrived we discovered she left the company. Thankfully Priscilia stepped in and everything worked out fine.

Lauren and team were FANTASTIC! My husband and I have lived in SF for 10 years and we were finally…read moreready to look at buying our first home as the rental market went crazy. We had no clue what we were doing walking into this and Lauren helped guide the way from teaching us about the market in general, advising us and referring us to good financing options, and more. The very first thing we did was an exercise to help make sure we had realistic expectations - we looked at a variety of neighborhoods with our price point in mind and looked at previously sold units to understand what we could and could not afford. It was very helpful to then narrow our search to start looking. Lauren walked us through all the options and made sure we wouldn't waste time with things that didn't make sense. When we found homes we liked, Lauren immediately jumped into action, pulling down inspections, sharing intel on the selling agent, and more. She would walk us through the full inspection reports and help flag things we should dig further into. As a family with a kid, she was also extremely thoughtful in guiding us based on nuances of kids in the city. And when it came time to negotiating the home we got, she worked her magic! Up against two cash offers, Lauren helped us navigate a competitive offer in other ways to beat them out. Unreal! Our friends were blown away at how quickly we were able to get a place compared to what they've seen in this crazy market. Our full time from kickoff with Lauren to close was probably only about 2 months total - wayyyy faster than we thought any of this would go down in the crazy SF market. Her team also helped throughout the close process to make sure we were set on moving logistics and getting set for all the new things involved in home ownership. We are so grateful to Lauren and her team who went above and beyond to make sure we were getting the home of our dreams and that we were set up for success. Would highly recommend her and the entire Krishnan team!

Working with Val and the Krishnan team on our home search and purchase was a great experience!…read moreAlthough they have a busy practice, we felt very well educated and prepared at every step. (Pro tip: take the homework they give you seriously- the Past Sold exercise was incredibly valuable) Val and her team were always present and reliable when an important decision needed to be made, a problem required solving, or an opportunity demanded action. Val brings a lot of experience and judgment to the process. She is warm and personable, but also pragmatic, firm, and refreshingly no-nonsense when the situation calls for it. We appreciated having someone who could cut through the noise, give us a clear read on a situation, and help keep a complicated transaction moving forward. She also created opportunities for us that we genuinely don't think we would have had with another agent. She and her team were thorough with the details and documents, helped us work through a seemingly endless number of questions, and made the overall process much more manageable. Val is very good at what she does. If you're looking for someone experienced, well connected, pragmatic, and effective when it counts, while still being empathetic, she's a great person to have in your corner. We would absolutely work with her again and would happily recommend her to friends looking to buy or sell a home.

I am in the process of relocating to SF and needed to find a rental and sign an agreement within 3…read moredays. Abigail helped me accomplish that and more. She found me the most perfect apartment (and a fantastic deal) basically in one day! Abigail stayed with me throughout the entire process start to finish, and I am very grateful for all her help. Abigail is nothing short of EXCELLENT. You can not go wrong if you choose her as your realtor. She is professional, patient, accessible, considerate...the list goes on and on. She took the time to help me navigate the surrounding neighborhoods, made suggestions for a new bank, gave me helpful public transportation tips, and pointed out various points of interest. When it comes time to purchase a home in SF Abigail will most definitely be hearing from me. Bottom line: choose Abigail, you will be so happy you did!

Abigail helped us buy our very first home earlier this year. Having known Abigail for quite some…read moretime, I knew there was no one I would trust more to help us navigate this amazing life step. She is incredibly patient, trustworthy and thorough, which are all things that matter a great deal when purchasing a home. Having her expertise and attention to detail made the process so easy, especially when we'd heard some stories from friends of all the things that can go wrong--but everything went off without a hitch, which is 100% due to her professionalism. We cannot thank her enough for her care and knowledge and will absolutely always use her again in future! Thank you!!!

Greg, Candi and Katherine were absolutely an amazing team to partner with to buy our first house…read more They worked back from our preferences, and matched it with their decades worth of knowledge to find us our perfect house. We feel lucky to have been referred to them by a friend. I will highlight few things that stood out to us. Professional and personalized: Greg, Candi and Katherine presented to us on day one about the market, process and how they would be able to help us. In the conversation they made effort and spent time on understanding our needs and dug a layer deeper to the important elements driving those needs. We have worked with other realtors before, but we have not found the balance of having a well oiled process, but personalizing to the individual needs. Deep knowledge: Greg, Candi and Katherine have spent most of their life in the peninsula and decades buying and selling properties in the area. They provided us advice on neighborhoods, price points, noise/light and other tradeoffs associated with each area and house. They were very knowledgeable in explaining the disclosures, and risks associated with each house. They always provided an honest opinion and advice, never tried to 'sell' us on a property. In fact, we were torn about one property and I remember a conversation late in the night with Greg, Candi and Katherine that helped us decide to pass up on the property for the right one for us. Commitment: Between the three of them, they always were available to us. They accompanied us on house visits early mornings and late evenings on working days and weekends. They provided us quick comps, good analyses, and on-point offer ranges. They combined data with their instinct, which has been finely honed over the decades. They made sure we were comfortable and in control of the decision and the price. They worked late into the night with us in helping us submit the right offer. They followed up and had great recommendations for all things from lending to post-purchase repairs. We would recommend them to any of our friends and family looking to buy in the Peninsula.

Greg, Katherine and Julie Celotti were so engaging with us all through the process of selling our…read morehome. The advice that they shared really helped elevate our home on the market. It was spot on. We always felt that when we spoke with them they gave us their full attention as well as encouragement, especially since we had already moved from the area and we were nervous about not being right there. The line of communication was very important and they made sure that any information in regard to our home was immediately conveyed to us. They went over and beyond! I highly recommend the Celotti Group for any of your real estate needs.

There are great real estate agents, and then there are those rare individuals who fundamentally…read morechange what is possible for their clients. Janice Lee is one of those people. I genuinely believe that without her, we would still be searching for a home in San Francisco. When we decided to move to San Francisco, we were entering one of the country's most complex and competitive housing markets with very little knowledge of the neighborhoods, pricing strategies, or unique buying practices. We also needed to move quickly. After contacting several realtors, Janice immediately distinguished herself. She called us almost instantly and spent 40 minutes patiently explaining the market, answering our questions, and helping us understand our options. Before we had even met her, she had already demonstrated a level of expertise, generosity, and genuine care that we hadn't experienced elsewhere. What followed was nothing short of exceptional. Janice possesses an extraordinary combination of deep San Francisco real estate expertise, strategic judgment, relentless dedication, and genuine personal investment in her clients. When we traveled to San Francisco, she personally picked us up and spent extensive time showing us homes, explaining neighborhoods, and helping us understand what our budget could realistically afford. She listened intently, quickly understood our priorities and lifestyle, and developed an almost instinctive sense of which homes would be right for us. She didn't waste our time showing us houses that merely checked boxes. She helped us identify places where we could truly envision building a life. What sets Janice apart most is that she approaches buying a home with the same care and discernment you would want from someone making the decision for themselves. She wasn't focused on simply finding us a house or closing a transaction. She was determined to help us find a home we would love, feel proud to own, and know represented a sound financial decision. Her honesty was invaluable. She told us when a property was worth pursuing, when it wasn't, and why. Her extensive experience with renovations and remodeling allowed her to see beyond appearances, identify potential concerns and opportunities, and help us evaluate a home's true value. She respected our budget, never pressured us to compromise, and consistently prioritized our long-term interests over the immediate sale. We never questioned whose side she was on. Her responsiveness and attention to detail were equally remarkable. Janice was consistently several steps ahead, often having disclosures and property information ready before we even requested them. When we couldn't tour a home in person, she arranged video walkthroughs. When we needed financing guidance, she connected us with an exceptional mortgage lender. Her support team was wonderful, but Janice herself remained extraordinarily accessible and personally involved throughout the entire process. No matter when we reached out, she was almost always immediately available. She anticipated what we needed before we knew to ask. In a market like San Francisco, where timing, preparation, and sound judgment can determine whether you secure the right home, Janice's expertise is an extraordinary advantage. She didn't simply guide us through the process; she educated us, empowered us, and positioned us to make a strong, competitive offer with confidence. We never felt like we were navigating the market alone. Equally remarkable is the way Janice treats people. Regardless of budget, she makes you feel as though you are her most important client. Her patience, integrity, warmth, and unwavering commitment are rare. And unlike agents whose involvement ends at closing, Janice continues to be an invaluable resource, connecting us with trusted professionals for home improvements, repairs, and everything that comes with settling into a new home. The true measure of an exceptional realtor isn't simply whether they can help you buy a house. It's whether they help you make one of the most important decisions of your life with absolute confidence that your interests came first. Janice does exactly that. Looking back, I cannot imagine having gone through this experience with anyone else. Without Janice, I sincerely believe we'd still be searching, uncertain about our options and potentially compromising on what mattered most. Instead, we found a home we genuinely love, are proud to own, and feel confident was the right purchase for us. That difference is immeasurable. If you're searching for a San Francisco realtor or buyer's agent, Janice Lee is the person you want representing you. Her knowledge, integrity, judgment, and dedication set a standard that few professionals could match. She doesn't simply help people find homes. She helps them make decisions they'll feel good about for years to come. We are profoundly grateful to Janice, and recommending her is the easiest recommendation we could ever make.

Janice is not just a realtor, she's a great strategist! She helped us buy our new home and sell our…read moreprevious one, and we couldn't be happier with the prices we got on both. Her knowledge, smart strategies, and dedication made the entire process so much easier. She truly looked out for our best interests. We highly recommend Janice to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

We worked with Caley and Bran at Willowmar to sell our home as our family was preparing to leave…read moreSan Francisco and start a new chapter in Mexico. We knew selling our home would be complicated, but with an international move ahead of us, we needed to be as hands-off as possible. From beginning to end, they made the process feel effortless, transparent, and most importantly, human. They gave us a clear plan for every stage of the sale, including timelines, costs, required services, and sale estimates. Every meeting and call was on time, every question was answered thoughtfully, and we always knew what was happening and what came next. Once we left the country, they took care of virtually everything. Our role was limited to reviewing the plan and budget, making payments, and signing paperwork. What stood out most was how genuinely they cared about us and about our home. They understood that this was more than a transaction for our family. They stayed in touch every week, kept us informed on the progress of every step, and handled the details without making us feel disconnected from the process. Their recommendations were thoughtful and practical. They knew where it was worth investing to maximize the value of the home and where it was not. Several services they recommended, including staging and painting, came in under budget. The entire plan stayed on track and within budget, despite us being thousands of miles away. We ultimately received an offer well above asking, and the closing went exactly as planned. The experience was exceptional from start to finish, and we could not have asked for better people to guide us through such an important transition. We would wholeheartedly recommend Caley and Bran to anyone selling a home in San Francisco.

Kenny was incredible. He tailored our search to our family's needs and dreams. And he had all the…read moreright skills to help us land our dream house in a very competitive market and without overpaying. We're recommending him to all our friends.