Working with Yesenia was one of the best decisions we made during our home search. As first-time…read morehome buyers, we were navigating a lot of uncertainty, and she made the entire process feel grounded and manageable. She is incredibly knowledgeable about each neighborhood, from the nuances of location to comps and shifting market dynamics. What really stood out was how Yesenia helped us think clearly and never pushed us in any direction, but instead guided us toward defining what our dream home truly looked like. That clarity made all the difference when it came time to act. In a highly competitive and constantly changing market, Yesenia helped us put together a strong, thoughtful offer strategy. Yesenia was patient throughout our months-long search, always responsive, and consistently kind. We genuinely enjoyed working with her-our vibe just clicked from day one. Even after our offer was accepted, her support didn't stop. From contract to close (and even beyond), she was there every step of the way, which meant a lot to us as first-time buyers.

Wanted to pass along a review to share Val's excellent work ethic, knowledge of her craft, and kind…read moreprofessionalism. As my wife and I looked to purchase our first home, we were concerned the San Francisco market may be too much for us. Too expensive. Too fast. Too stressful. All of it. Luckily, we connected with Val and the Krishnan team after seeing some of their YouTube videos. Through the use of data, Val showed we could live in the city that means so much to us. Her knowledge of the area seemed so thorough that it gave us the confidence to move forward. By going off-market and showing us a condo that exceeded our expectations, we almost immediately found the home that brought the sense of peace we were searching for. During the whirlwind of stress to acquire it over the next 24 hours after viewing, Val was incredibly responsive and kind. We now have the place of our dreams and Val's efforts could not be understated. We are very appreciative.

My wife and I spent 15 years in the East Bay dreaming about moving back to San Francisco, but when…read morewe finally decided to make it happen, we came to the search pretty unfocused. We knew what we wanted (classic SF character, water views, a walkable and vibrant neighborhood) but had no clear sense of where to find it all or how to think about our budget. We needed more than a real estate agent; we needed someone who could help us find the dream itself. Danielle Lazier at Vivre Real Estate became our buyer's agent, and she was exactly that person. She listened carefully, zeroed in quickly on what would feel like home to us, and brought real clarity to how our budget aligned with home values on the ground. She was direct and always available, without ever making us feel rushed. We found a stunning co-op apartment in Russian Hill with breathtaking views. Danielle's strategic pricing advice helped us craft a winning offer, and her expertise navigating the additional complexities of a co-op transaction was invaluable. She connected us with excellent vendors, guided us through contingencies, and kept us calm through closing. If you're a home buyer trying to navigate San Francisco's uniquely complex real estate market, there is no one more qualified to have in your corner. She turned a vague old dream into our actual home, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Seven years ago, we relocated from London to San Francisco. After starting out in a rental --…read moreoptions being limited at the time -- we decided to purchase in Pacific Heights. Danielle and her team guided us through the process with patience, giving us the time we needed to truly understand the market and making sure we settled on a place we genuinely loved. As the years passed, work brought us to Asia, and once it became clear we would not be returning to San Francisco, we made the decision to sell. Holding a property from thousands of miles away carries real complexity -- practical, financial, and tax considerations alike. Despite the distance, Danielle delivered an excellent sale and her team executed a remarkably smooth and swift closing. Our notary signing was conducted entirely online, with my wife joining from Singapore and myself from Paris -- a seamless process across time zones. Thank you, Danielle and Vivre team.

Samantha helped me through every step of the process of selling my home and purchasing a new one…read more Thanks to her expertise and strategy, my house sold for $170K over the asking price in less than a week after listing. She also helped create professional marketing videos and promoted the property on social media, which brought in great exposure and strong offers. On top of that, her team was incredible , they helped refresh and prepare my house within just a few weeks before listing, making it look its best for buyers. I truly feel blessed to have had Samantha as my agent. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. Her professionalism, dedication, and amazing team made the entire experience smooth and successful.

Samantha helped my parents sell their home in San Francisco and the whole experience was way…read moresmoother than we expected. She got them a higher price than anticipated, and my parents were able to stay living in the home the entire time. We didn't have to spend any money on repairs or cosmetic updates, which was a huge relief. Samantha stayed on top of everything and kept us informed at every step. I'd absolutely recommend her to friends and family.

We recently worked with Laura to pull market comparables for our home in San Francisco, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional. We initially connected with her through our business school alumni network and already knew of her stellar reputation, as she had successfully helped two of our friends navigate their own home puchases/ sales in the city. The current SF market is moving incredibly fast--especially with the recent AI boom--and because inventory is so tight, finding accurate comps for a unique property can be a challenge. We had done a significant amount of "homework" before reaching out, but Laura's insight was invaluable. After working with her for a week, we were impressed by her market knowledge-- the data was well-supported by nuanced judgement that confirmed our own research and gave us much-needed confidence in our valuation. Ultimately, we decided not to put our home on the market at this time, but this process gave us a glimpse into the level of professionalism and expertise Laura brings to a real transaction. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our friends or colleagues looking for a sharp, reliable RE advisor in San Francisco.

Laura is the consummate realtor. She has great communication skills, understands the market, is a…read morepeople person and a great negotiator. She is on top of her game. She just sold a 2nd property for me and found a buyer in less than 2 weeks in a neighborhood where houses were staying on the market for month. I hesitated with putting it on the market but I had confidence that if anyone would be successful selling it, it would be Laura. The first property she sold for me was not in the greatest shape and Laura got way more (bidding war) than I thought it was worth and she sold that property quickly also.

It's hard to describe how good of an experience it was to work with Kevin and Jonathan--they've…read morecompletely changed our opinion of how great real estate can be. We were nervous first-time home buyers, and had seen a condo we liked that was just listed, but didn't know any realtors. We cold emailed Kevin and Jonathan on Thursday night, had a video call later that night, read through the disclosures and worked out an offer plan that weekend, and by Monday morning our offer had been accepted. The speed they work at is insane! And yet at no point did we feel rushed into any decisions, because they are so thoughtful about laying out exactly what to watch out for, and what the upcoming steps will be. Not only that, but once we had the place they gave us a huge amount of information on doing renovations, and a big list of local contractors they recommend for each specific type of job. Kevin even drove us to his favorite lighting showroom, and introduced us to wood floor refinishers who were able to start that week. We're incredibly happy we found Kevin and Jonathan, and will be recommending them to all of our friends. Anyone looking to buy or sell in San Francisco would be lucky to work with them!

Where to start? Kevin guided me through a tenant move out upstairs (I lived downstairs) and managed…read morea complete remodel of my house with his very competent contractor. From the tenant move out to the closing date---less than 3 months: $185K over asking and a quick escrow. All along they knew I had a property pending in escrow in AZ and were sensitive to my timeline Thanks Kevin!

My sweet landlord contracted this company for the last 5 years that I have lived in an apartment…read moremanaged by Makras. I do not recommend them to any owners looking to get efficient service to their tenants or properties. Over the several years that I lived in this apartment managed by Makras, responses usually took up more than a week to any emails or voicemails that were left for repairs for kitchen sinks, leaking from the rain on the back door, door repairs for doors that don't close, and keys for locks in an Edwardian home that used skeleton keys for the restroom and bathroom. When the building was being sold, the washing machine was full of quarters at and despite a dozen calls and emails, they did not remove the quarters from the machine for over 6 weeks, which was a violation of our lease and tenant rights. It took the real estate agent to be notified during the sale before they even removed the quarters. And when they did remove the quarters they did not notify any of the tenants. We had to email Viktor to ask in an email. I also had a unique breastfeeding shirt that was left in the washing machine that is now missing. The owners said that we should be receiving those quarters to replace the $10 I lose not realizing the machine was not working, but my shirt remains in the missing and we have yet to receive the quarters. Specifically we have been told to send emails to Maria for any building repairs. And in those last 5 weeks while the building was being sold I never received an email or call from her. I also had left messages on the general voicemail and for Viktor Makras and never received a call from him either. When finally someone did answer form reception, they told me to just email him or to leave a voicemail for him. And they said that the building was sold so it was none of their business anymore.

Makras Real Estate is a terrible company. I rented two apartments with them. For the first…read moreapartment, they changed the terms of the lease, removing yard access which was the whole reason I moved in since I have a dog. I had to negotiate for rent reduction, which was a small fraction of the rent. The landlord was nice and came by frequently, so I was able to talk with him about being let out of my lease if I found another place with a yard. I ended up finding a place with a yard also through Makras. The application process was easy since they already had my documents. I emailed with the leasing agent about having two dogs in the unit, and he approved. He noted "dog approved" on the lease. Then when I was fostering two puppies, VICTOR from Makras sent a letter in the mail saying there were complaints that I had three dogs. Luckily one was to be adopted that weekend, but I wrote an email to them that I was approved to have two dogs. A lengthy correspondence followed. VICTOR always sent a letter in the mail, a clear power play that only delayed the inevitable: I had an email stating that I could have two dogs and the note on the lease did not specify the number of dogs. Then when I moved out, they withheld a third of my security deposit for cleaning and painting. I emailed that the lease states that standard wear and tear should not be taken out of the security deposit. I also pointed out that the paint in the kitchen was peeled off by the trash can lid opening and closing and other simple things. One could literally scratch the wall and have paint come off. VICTOR MAKRAS sent back blurry pictures of the unit to prove that it was dirty. The pictures looked clean, and any dirt could not be seen due to the low quality of the pictures. Despite pointing these things out, Victor did not sway from his initial, WRONG decision not to return my security deposit in full. I DO NOT recommend working with this company.

Simon got me the ideal house for my parents in Oakland. Close, but not too close. Super crazy…read moremarket now but he knew what to put the offer in to get the deal done. He was always willing to drive to the east bay and was quick and responsive. Highly recommend.

Simon is professional, personable and a great planner. Our family found him quick and responsive…read more Since he grew up in San Francisco, he knows the area intimately and can serve as a guide to any neighborhood. That's an asset to someone like us who are not from Northern California. When you work with him, you will get results.

Gave very helpful advice on short notice, also runs an appraisal service that is wonderfulread more

Max was exceptional as he handled an estate sale for my family. When we met on the phone he…read morementioned that if we needed help getting the property ready for sale, he was "not afraid to get his hands dirty". At first, I did not really take him seriously, but it turned out he was not joking. He was hugely helpful and personally tidied up the back yard and cleaned out storage areas during staging as well as after the sale. He really went above and beyond, and it made a things so much easier since we were managing the sale from out of state. His professionalism and communication were excellent, and his years of experience in the neighborhood were instrumental in finding an excellent new family to fill our loved one's old home. On a personal note, Max took excellent care of us, and the home, during an emotionally challenging time. Thank you Max! We are happy to provide him an outstanding recommendation.

A very professional and helpful man! He was extremely communicative and smooth throughout the whole…read moremove in process. Thank you so much for all the help!! Highly recommend

Chris is kind, clear, and honest. I would work with him again, but probably won't have to, as…read morewe're in the perfect place.

Buying a house in the Bay Area can be incredibly stressful, but Hira, Vikrant, and the rest of the…read moreteam made the process feel smooth and manageable from start to finish. Communication was always fast, clear, and consistent, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Their understanding of the local market (especially seller and agent strategies) played a huge role in helping us win the bid on our new home. At $10k, their service is absolutely worth it. We're incredibly grateful and could not recommend them enough.

Updating review: I closed! Thank you Flat Fee Buyers team!…read more I've so far had a fantastic experience with Hira, Vikrant, and the team at Flat Fee Buyers. This was my first time hiring a buyer's agent, and theyve exceeded my expectations...They quickly set up a dedicated WhatsApp group, I uploaded a set of places I was interested in and whenever I shared a new listing, they immediately secured the disclosure packets for my review. I closed on my TIC condo in SF Mission and the team helped get me over the line with the lender title company etc...also looked out for me on negotiation for appliance insurance when seller didnt want to cover it (thank yiou Hira!) Would highly recoomend...thanks!