Starting Your Home Buying Journey with Confidence

Let’s set aside some time to connect and explore your goals in San Francisco real estate. Whether by phone, text, FaceTime, or in person, our first conversation is just the beginning—one of many to come. We promise an insightful and engaging discussion that sets the stage for a seamless, rewarding experience. Let’s get started!

Real estate got a transparency upgrade in 2024. Buyers must now have a written agreement with their agent before making an offer on an MLS-listed property, and commission structures are no longer pre-set. Buyer agent fees are now negotiated upfront when buyers and agents first start working together. Whether sellers cover buyer agent fees is determined with each purchase offer.

San Francisco’s 49 square miles are packed with variety, opportunities, and hidden gems. Let’s start exploring its neighborhoods to find the right fit for you.

The MLS organizes the city into 10 geographic districts, each with its own character, reputation, and value. Within those, numerous sub-districts closely align with familiar neighborhoods. We’ll help you navigate these distinctions, uncover hidden opportunities, and explore places you may not have considered—but just might love.

San Francisco loves twos—two towers on the Golden Gate Bridge, two peaks of Twin Peaks, and… well, that’s our way of telling you that our housing market also has two peaks each year—spring and fall.

Unlike much of the country, where summer is the busiest season (thanks to school schedules and relocations), San Francisco’s market slows down in summer—blame the fog, vacations, and our unique rhythms. While school-related trends may shift in the coming years, our slowest months have consistently been August and December.

We’ve analyzed years of MLS sales data on a weekly basis to identify when the busiest weeks typically occur. But before you think you can game the system—think again. The market is, well, the market. Want to decode that? Let’s chat.

There’s a lot to consider when financing a home purchase—even for all-cash buyers. The right strategy can make all the difference, and we work with trusted lenders who can navigate complex scenarios, sometimes turning the impossible into an opportunity or uncovering options that save you money.

Good thing you have us by your side to help you strategize, optimize, and win in San Francisco’s market.

Once a property hits the open market, certain protocols, conventions, and unspoken rules come into play. We’ll brief you on what to expect, what to do, and how things should go—versus how they really go.

First rule? Always let the agent at a property know you’re working with Kevin+Jonathan and sign in if they ask. We’ll handle all communications—just tell us which properties catch your eye, and we’ll take it from there!

Quick Guide to San Francisco’s Open House Conventions:

Sundays (2–4 p.m.) are prime open house time. Some homes open Saturdays, but times vary (usually 1–3 p.m. or 2–4 p.m.).

Twilight Tours (weekday evening showings) are common but vary in timing.

Broker Tour Tuesdays—real estate’s version of speed dating—happen citywide, with open times depending on the neighborhood and listing status. We love checking out new listings and reconnecting with agents—want to tag along? Just ask!

New-build condos? Talk to us before visiting or, at the very least, mention you’re working with us upfront—this can make a big difference in your representation.

And of course, we’re always happy to set up private tours or preview properties for you—just let us know what stands out!

Here’s a quick rundown of San Francisco’s open house conventions:

• Most open houses happen Sundays from 2–4 p.m. Some homes open Saturdays, but times vary (usually 1–3 p.m. or 2–4 p.m.).

•Twilight tours (weekday evening showings) are common, but times and days vary.

•Broker Tour Tuesdays—think of it as speed-dating for real estate—happen across the city, with open times depending on the neighborhood and whether a listing is new or a repeat. We love checking out new listings and reconnecting with fellow agents, and we’re happy to take clients along—just ask!

•New-build condos? Talk to us before visiting, or at the very least, mention you’re working with us at the start—this can make a big difference in representation.

Of course, we’re always happy to set up private tours or preview properties for you—just let us know what catches your eye!

With 3,600+ subscribers and 1M+ hours viewed (that’s over 11 years of watch time!), our YouTube channel is your virtual open house library.

Sometimes you can’t make an open house. Sometimes you want our take on House X or Condo Y. And sometimes, you just want to see a beautiful home.

For all those times, Kevin has you covered. He’s filmed 700+ YouTube videos, walking through homes of all shapes, sizes, conditions, and price points.

Watching these gives you a real sense of how we evaluate properties and what’s out there. Watch, like, and subscribe below!

The next step after finding a property you like? Getting the disclosure documents—the hundreds of pages sellers are required to provide, answering key questions about the property.

Our job is to help you decipher and contextualize these disclosures, so you can make informed decisions about:

How much you want to spend

What to expect in the short, medium, and long term

How to investigate any questions that arise

How this property compares to others

Because we see and sell so many homes in San Francisco—and have tackled our own major renovations—we have a deep understanding of how houses work. This helps our clients process the details with confidence. And for anything needing specialized expertise, we have a trusted roster of referrals ready to assist.