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Marketing & Media Expertise That Sets Us Apart

Imagine a carpenter without a hammer or a programmer without a computer—now picture a real estate agent without media skills. In a profession where presentation is everything, the ability to craft compelling marketing, package standout offers, and showcase a property in its best light isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential.

With Kevin+Jonathan, you’re working with agents who excel in marketing, media, and presentation. Our expertise in design, photography, videography, and digital strategy means that your listing won’t just be seen—it will stand out. From high-quality videos and professional photography to expertly written listing descriptions and social media engagement, we ensure every property gets the attention it deserves.

We’re so good at what we do that we’re regularly sought out by major media outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, KTVU FOX 2, and ABC7 News, as trusted experts on the real estate market.

When you work with us, you get more than just agents—you get strategists, storytellers, and marketing professionals dedicated to delivering the best results.

Recognized Experts in San Francisco Real Estate

We’ve earned recognition as trusted authorities on San Francisco’s ever-evolving real estate market—not just from our clients and fellow agents, but also from major media outlets.

Over the years, we’ve been featured as expert sources on KTVU FOX 2, ABC7 KGO, and in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Real Estate section, providing insight on market trends, buying and selling strategies, and standout properties. Our past contributions also include the now-defunct Curbed SF, where we shared deep dives into the city’s unique housing landscape.

Beyond offering expert analysis, we use our connections with journalists and feature writers to get our listings highlighted in editorial coverage—giving sellers an edge beyond traditional marketing. And yes, we invest in paid advertising too, but we seize every opportunity to amplify exposure organically.

Take a look at some of our media appearances, features, and contributions below.

AI's Very Own Disrupter and Bay Area Real Estate

The tech sector has always had its ups and downs—recent DeepSeek-related turbulence is just another entry in the clips folder. But let’s not forget: four of the world’s most powerful tech titans, along with the most promising AI unicorns, remain headquartered in the Bay Area. The billionaires who shaped this industry? Still here. The workers who built it over decades? Still here. Many of these individuals have already realized their fortunes, and for those yet to, restricted stock units help buffer equity market volatility.

2024 Election Influence Not Interference

How local elections in San Francisco and elsewhere will impact housing decisions that have consequences for everyone and the market with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producing buyer and seller agents with San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, the leading locally owned LGBTQ real estate brokerage for San Francisco and the Bay Area.

SF Chronicle Contribution: What Kind of HOA is It?

What type of HOA are you buying into? Discover how to purchase a San Francisco condominium with expert diligence from Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents at Vanguard Properties.

On ABC7 KGO About SF's Sort of Come Back (March 2024)

Watch Kevin Ho talk about how San Francisco’s housing market, an indicator of so much in the city from confidence and wealth, is starting to reflect the very real prospect that there may be a post-Pandemic recovery starting with increased open house traffic and quicker sales.

SF Chronicle Contribution: What to Know About Condo and HOA Documents

Property disclosures are vitally important part of buyer diligence in San Francisco especially with condominium purchases. Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents with Vanguard Properties, discuss what you should look for.

Sold: 1264 Church Street, San Francisco, MLS 423910006 Listed By Kevin+Jonathan

1264 Church Street, San Francisco, a sunny, top-floor, 2-bed, 1-bath, 1-car parking garage space with ±1,284 sqft (per LiDar) as listed by Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties. SF MLS 423910006. www.1264-church.com At the heart of this stand-out property is the newly renovated chef’s kitchen (designed for cooking classes and entertaining), the new bathroom, new, in-unit laundry, new stainless appliances, dual pane windows, wood floors and designer lighting. Combined with its 1935 Spanish-revival heritage in a sought-after Noe Valley location, 1264 Church is exceptional.

SF Chronicle: State Farm Leaves California

Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top real estate agents of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, talk about a big change to the real estate market in California with State Farm and insuring California homes.

SF Chronicle: All-Cash vs. Financed Offers in 2023

Cash vs. Mortgages in San Francisco — which is more popular in San Francisco’s housing market? Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-ranked real estate agents at Vanguard Properties, explore showing that financed offers account for more than half of all reported purchases for the past 5 years.

SF Chronicle: 55 Stories in the Sunset Parkside? The Modern Babel Tower

Tracking development in San Francisco’s Outer Parkside and Sunset neighborhoods with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, and a proposal for a 55-story in the Sunset/Parkside of all places.

SF Chronicle: How Remote Work Changed Our Housing Market in San Francisco (April 2023)

The shift towards remote work has greatly influenced buyer preferences and led to changes in the housing market in San Francisco as discussed by top-producing relators Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, San Francisco. www.kevinandjonathan.com

SF Chronicle: MIMBYs instead YIMBYs and NIMBYs Maybe? Kevin and Jonathan Get Asked About Declines in New Construction Starts (March 4, 2023)

While acute market forces are curtailing new construction starts now, development here was already an uphill battle. Development timelines take years, so any non-NIMBY-related delays in adding new homes will keep housing prices high that much longer. But even for people who can afford to buy in the Bay Area, there’s a shortage of accessible destination homes for folks who are downsizing or ones who can no longer do the stairs in their 3-story Victorian.

SF Chronicle: Do the NFL Playoffs Impact Open Houses?

Rather than try to compete with the 49ers’ post-season run as very relevant contenders to be Super Bowl champions, many agents will treat this bit of hometown civic pride like a holiday and accommodate sports fans who are also trying to buy a small part of that hometown.

Kevin on the News: ABC7's Story on San Francisco Losing Population

Talking about new census data saying that San Francisco is losing a key demographic of home buyers due to affordability and more on ABC7 News, KGO San Francisco.

In SF Gate: Looking Past the Headlines - Sept 4, 2022

Conflicting news reports about the real estate ‘market’ are concerning because they gloss over the fact that the housing market is very nuanced as each property is unique. Folks can lose sight that buying a home not only serves the very basic purpose of shelter but is also the main way folks can build wealth.

Infographic: How Was 2021 in San Francisco?

2021 was a banner year for San Francisco’s housing market. See how houses, condos and TICs sold and how demand met increased inventory with prices still going up with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, Vanguard Properties, San Francisco.

SF Chronicle: When do you recommend staging and when is it unnecessary?

We’re regular contributors to the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Real Estate Section. Our comments on how staging is never really an option.  …

On the Media: K+J on Home Staging's Importance

Home staging will show people how they can change their lives by living differently and better than they do now. We cannot underscore how important this really is; forgoing staging runs the risk of costing far more than a staging fee with a reduced sale price.

SF Chronicle Sound-Off Q+A: Still Busy During Covid with Kevin+Jonathan

Even during a Pandemic, people need to buy and sell houses and properties. See why it’s been such a busy market in San Francisco with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties, the largest, locally owned and operated boutique brokerage in the Bay Area.

SF Chronicle Sound-Off Q+A: Impact a Second Corona Spike on San Francisco's Housing Market Considered with Kevin+Jonathan

How has another wave of Corona-19 cases impacted San Francisco’s housing market? It’s emphasized how important it is to be working with professionals like Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s largest, independently owned brokerage Vanguard Properties.

Kevin Quoted in Mission Local: “Real estate market in the Mission appears to recover, for now - Mission Local”

“A lot of renters have become buyers,” observed real estate agent Kevin Ho. “All the talk of exodus — that’s the headline-grabbing news — but the real news is that a lot of buyers have a little more affordability. And a little more balance to the market allows them to own a piece of San Francisco.”

Ho said more of the buyers right now seem to be people who want to live in the home they’re purchasing, rather than using it as an investment. He said some of the recent changes to the law around tenant protections and rent forgiveness might be having an impact, and investors “don’t necessarily want to assume that risk.” In Mission Local.

Kevin on KTVU-2 Talking About Corona and SF Real Estate

San Francisco real estate and the coronavirus/COVID-19 as discussed by Kevin Ho of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, the leading locally owned luxury brokerage for the San Francisco Bay Area. The forecast is optimistic, the question is when.

On the Media with Kevin Ho

As top-producing agents at Vanguard Properties, San Francisco’s leading luxury brokerage, Kevin and Jonathan are frequently sought after for their real estate expertise. They’ve been regularly interviewed on local news outlets like KTVU FOX 2 and ABC7 KGO and are trusted contributors to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Real Estate section and Curbed SF (before its closure), among others.

Their media presence isn’t just about commentary—it’s a reflection of their deep market knowledge, strategic insight, and ability to position properties for maximum exposure. If you’re looking for media-savvy agents who know how to market, negotiate, and get results, reach out today.

Check out their media features and see why they’re trusted experts in San Francisco real estate.

Top Places for LGBTQ Folks to Live—and It's Not Just NYC and San Francisco | realtor.com

Talking about destination neighborhoods for LGBTQ folks, Kevin Ho of Vanguard Properties discusses how the Castro in San Francisco’s Eureka Valley, stacks up compared to other destinations and why it has a unique appeal.

SF Chronicle Sound-Off Q+A: On Setting a List Price with Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry

Setting a property’s list price or better yet trying to find a property’s real market value is always tricky especially in high-value and competitive markets like San Francisco. See how Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top-ranked agents at San Francisco’s luxury boutique brokerage Vanguard Properties handle the question in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Sound-Off Section

San Francisco Chronicle's Sound-Off: What Can Buyers Do To Help Their Agents with Kevin Ho+Jonathan McNarry

Getting into San Francisco’s real estate market can be daunting, but don’t worry, Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry have a map.

SF Gate's Sound Off: Will the 49ers playing in the Super Bowl affect open houses this weekend? 

We compare how San Francisco real estate stacks up against its Super Bowl rivals Baltimore and Kansas City. It’s not even close.

ABC 7: Kevin Talks About the Market Impact of San Francisco's Millennium Tower's Upcoming Fix

Kevin Ho of San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties is interviewed by ABC7 Bay Area about the latest chapter in the Millennium Tower (301 Mission Street) saga a $100M fix where more than 200 pylons are to be driven into the ground to prop up the leaning luxury skyscraper.

Curbed SF: Why Do Some Realtors Use “Eureka Valley” Instead of “Castro”? - Curbed SF

Kevin Ho talks about why the Castro is its own neighborhood with Curbed SF

SF Chronicle: Q+A: How Do Agents Get Each Other’s Attention?

How do agents learn about each other’s property listings in San Francisco? Explore the ways with Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of San Francisco’s leading locally owned brokerage Vanguard Properties.

San Francisco Chronicle: Q+A: How do I determine my priorities before I search for a home? By Kevin Ho + Jonathan McNarry

How to buy the right home in San Francisco while honoring your budget and priorities? Start by hiring Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry, top producers, REALTORS with San Francisco’s Vanguard Properties, the leading locally owned luxury brokerage.

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We’re Kevin Ho and Jonathan McNarry of Vanguard Properties in San Francisco, California. Partners in life and business, we bring over 14 years of expertise in the Bay Area’s competitive and ever-evolving residential real estate market. Alongside our 14+ year-old black Labrador, Raffi—our beloved career-change Guide Dog for the Blind—we’ve built a thriving business that’s consistently ranked among San Francisco’s top 50 realtors for the past decade.

We truly love what we do. Representing both buyers and sellers, our work goes beyond transactions to focus on building relationships. Many of our clients return to us time and again or refer us to their friends and family. We believe that by working together, you’ll make confident, informed decisions in one of life’s most important areas: where and how you live.

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