Testimonials

Deirdre and Gil

"After several major disappointments in a row from a real estate team in SF (from a top firm), we needed to find an alternative. We placed a few calls and were pleasantly impressed to discover that Cynthia answered her phone and gave really insightful answers to our questions. She and her team continued to operate at the high..."

"After several major disappointments in a row from a real estate team in SF (from a top firm), we needed to find an alternative. We placed a few calls and were pleasantly impressed to discover that Cynthia answered her phone and gave really insightful answers to our questions. She and her team continued to operate at the highest levels throughout our engagement. We were pleased with the outcome especially in light of multiple market headwinds at the time, and have proactively told our friends that she and her team are the BEST in SF!"

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Katie and Nick

"Cynthia helped my husband and I buy our first home in 2018, and she just recently helped us buy a larger place when we outgrew our condo (which she is now going to help us sell, too). We love working with her and her team. The thing that really makes Cynthia different from other realtors we've encountered is she has never mad..."

"Cynthia helped my husband and I buy our first home in 2018, and she just recently helped us buy a larger place when we outgrew our condo (which she is now going to help us sell, too). We love working with her and her team. The thing that really makes Cynthia different from other realtors we've encountered is she has never made us feel any pressure to buy a house quickly--in both of our searches, she was incredibly patient and sometimes even talked us out of offering on houses that she didn't think were right for us or that were likely to sell out of our budget range. She is super accurate at predicting where things will sell (this was true for both searches, even though we were looking at really different types of properties 4 years apart). And she is an excellent negotiator--in our first search, our very first offer was accepted, and our second search only took 3 offers (and we ended up getting our new house below the asking price). Just can't say enough good things about Cynthia!"

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Lois

"Shelly Sutherland has gone above and beyond, sharing information and helping us. We have elderly family members who are realizing they should sell their homes and Shelly has been patient with the slow process. Some realtors wouldn't take the time to answer our questions but Shelly has been great and gave us a number of tips. ..."

"Shelly Sutherland has gone above and beyond, sharing information and helping us. We have elderly family members who are realizing they should sell their homes and Shelly has been patient with the slow process. Some realtors wouldn't take the time to answer our questions but Shelly has been great and gave us a number of tips. Looking forward to listing with her at some point in the future."

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Sarah & David

"What sets Cynthia apart is her blend of razor sharp business skills coupled with a warm and caring heart. I’ve been on both sides of a transaction with Cynthia as my agent (as both buyer and seller) and she brings her best to both. It’s often one’s biggest financial asset, but it is also your home, and Cynthia understands and..."

"What sets Cynthia apart is her blend of razor sharp business skills coupled with a warm and caring heart. I’ve been on both sides of a transaction with Cynthia as my agent (as both buyer and seller) and she brings her best to both. It’s often one’s biggest financial asset, but it is also your home, and Cynthia understands and respects that in every way. "

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Stacie

"Shelly, I can’t express how thankful I am! I really appreciate everything you did from helping me with the final walkthroughs with the tenants, to dealing with the permit stuff and really just everything…What a crazy unusual market it is these days – I’m super thankful that it was quick and smooth transaction and I feel so lu..."

"Shelly, I can’t express how thankful I am! I really appreciate everything you did from helping me with the final walkthroughs with the tenants, to dealing with the permit stuff and really just everything…What a crazy unusual market it is these days – I’m super thankful that it was quick and smooth transaction and I feel so lucky that things worked out this way."

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Daphne and Kenneth

"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Cynthia Cummins and Lisa Riddle of Kindred SF Homes on our first home purchase. We were referred to Cynthia through a trusted friend, who gushed and raved about her experience with Cynthia. I must say that I echo the sentiment, and wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia to anyone lo..."

"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Cynthia Cummins and Lisa Riddle of Kindred SF Homes on our first home purchase. We were referred to Cynthia through a trusted friend, who gushed and raved about her experience with Cynthia. I must say that I echo the sentiment, and wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia to anyone looking for a realtor in San Francisco. Cynthia and Lisa are extremely knowledgeable about the San Francisco housing market. Cynthia in particular will fill you in on the "why" of the housing market situation, and be able to provide historical and other useful context, which in turn makes you as a client a more knowledgeable and confident home purchaser. They both readily answer any questions you may have, large or small, and really guide you through the process with extreme care, attention to detail, and urgency. It really was also just a pleasure to work with and communicate with them on an ongoing basis. Cynthia is also well networked and able to provide recommendations and introductions for many home related professionals. We were able to secure our home because of the excellent read of our seller's particular situation, as well as the proactive communication and actions on our agents' parts. We also had a complex timing window to manage regarding close and were able to complete it without any issues due to Cynthia and Lisa's work and proactive, ongoing communication. Additionally, every prediction Cynthia had about other homes on the market were accurate. We also never received any pressure to go with a particular home, nor pressure to sign any exclusivity contracts. During the intake call, they took the time to really understand our goals and wants, in order to help us as much as possible. I truly believe that Cynthia and Lisa care about their clients as people and do their best to support their goals. I highly recommend them as effective agents. "

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Barbara

"From the time (Cynthia and I) started the process of preparing my property to closing it was nothing less than professional and efficient. I took a 14-day cruise in the interim and we closed three days after I got off the ship. My expectations were exceeded and I would never use any other Realtor® besides Cynthia!"

Robert M.

"She did a terrific job representing us when we bought our duplex in Cow Hollow. And since then, she has been our best resource for anything related to SF home ownership. My good friend used Cynthia to buy his house – he tells me without her, he’d have never closed the deal. Highest recommendation!"

Susan and Joe

"My wife and I noticed that a condominium had become available in a building that had sentimental value to us. Our real estate agent showed us the apartment and it was just what we wanted, but we realized the market was very hot at the time and that a bidding contest was probable. Our agent was very good, but was busy on s..."

"My wife and I noticed that a condominium had become available in a building that had sentimental value to us. Our real estate agent showed us the apartment and it was just what we wanted, but we realized the market was very hot at the time and that a bidding contest was probable. Our agent was very good, but was busy on several things. Cynthia had shown the apartment too, I believe, and agreed to help our busy agent when she was otherwise occupied. The help that Cynthia contributed was tireless, kind and highly professional, and we are sure that without her extra diligence we probably would not have succeeded in having our offer accepted. My wife and I can unqualifiedly recommend Cynthia to anyone looking for a home in San Francisco. By the way, it’s worth it just to be able to read her creative writing from time to time. She’s a good one."

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Maya O.

"Liz navigated us through the process of buying our first home and we cannot recommend her enough – she was patient, informative, and gave us the space to decide on what was right for us rather than trying to “sell” us on anything, even though the process spanned years. She used her connections to ensure our offer was accepted..."

"Liz navigated us through the process of buying our first home and we cannot recommend her enough – she was patient, informative, and gave us the space to decide on what was right for us rather than trying to “sell” us on anything, even though the process spanned years. She used her connections to ensure our offer was accepted in a truly challenging market and even ran interference with the lender when we needed it. As an added bonus, she’s a genuine, fun person who you will enjoy spending time with."

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Rachel

"Shelly is fantastic! Extremely professional, smart and FUN. I wholeheartedly and fully recommend working with her and have already passed her name along to several of our friends. Shelly helped us find and buy exactly what we were looking for in the ultra competitive San Francisco real estate market. We were able to buy in ou..."

"Shelly is fantastic! Extremely professional, smart and FUN. I wholeheartedly and fully recommend working with her and have already passed her name along to several of our friends. Shelly helped us find and buy exactly what we were looking for in the ultra competitive San Francisco real estate market. We were able to buy in our target neighborhood–a dream come true. Truly working for us, she guided us through every step of the buying process, which we needed as first-time buyers…We couldn’t have made the leap without her!"

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Pat

"I highly recommend Susan for a potential buyer or a seller, as I was both! I was able to compare Susan’s professionalism to others and will confidently say, “she is a cut above!” Susan is thorough, knows the ins and outs, the paperwork, and explains things well. Susan helped me secure the home I wanted in a super competitive ..."

"I highly recommend Susan for a potential buyer or a seller, as I was both! I was able to compare Susan’s professionalism to others and will confidently say, “she is a cut above!” Susan is thorough, knows the ins and outs, the paperwork, and explains things well. Susan helped me secure the home I wanted in a super competitive market, I couldn’t be happier!"

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Ibrahim

"Shelly was a delight to work with! …She paid attention to what I wanted and helped me find it. We looked at a condo that was on a busy street. I didn’t mind street noise, but Shelly pointed out that since one of my goals was to maybe sell the place in a couple of years, future potential buyers might find the noise bothersome...."

"Shelly was a delight to work with! …She paid attention to what I wanted and helped me find it. We looked at a condo that was on a busy street. I didn’t mind street noise, but Shelly pointed out that since one of my goals was to maybe sell the place in a couple of years, future potential buyers might find the noise bothersome. When it came to negotiating and closing, Shelly made the process easy for me. All in all, I got a great place for the right price and most importantly, I had fun doing it."

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Adam P.

"I was lucky to be referred to Liz to sell my condo in the Dogpatch. From the get-go she was responsive, thorough, straight forward, and knowledgeable. Liz was immensely helpful with getting the property ready for sale, especially given the fact that I was living elsewhere. She handled everything from moving furniture to bette..."

"I was lucky to be referred to Liz to sell my condo in the Dogpatch. From the get-go she was responsive, thorough, straight forward, and knowledgeable. Liz was immensely helpful with getting the property ready for sale, especially given the fact that I was living elsewhere. She handled everything from moving furniture to better “stage” the property, de-cluttering the rooms, to watering the plants. I received an all cash offer and we closed in 7 days – all this during a pandemic! Liz was a true professional and I would highly recommend her for your real estate needs."

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Susan M.

"Liz Branham is a fantastic real estate professional. I worked with her on the sale of my Pacific Heights condo, and from our initial meeting through sale completion, Liz was unfailingly upbeat and thorough, and extremely knowledgeable about the pre-sale prep and disclosure process (a benefit of her legal training). Her market..."

"Liz Branham is a fantastic real estate professional. I worked with her on the sale of my Pacific Heights condo, and from our initial meeting through sale completion, Liz was unfailingly upbeat and thorough, and extremely knowledgeable about the pre-sale prep and disclosure process (a benefit of her legal training). Her marketing expertise resulted in a large number of potential buyers touring the property, and she went the “extra mile” on a wide range of logistics even after the sale closed. Moreover, the buyers of my condo praised her too, finding her “absolutely great, well-informed, always smiling and super-helpful in facilitating everything. Thank you, Liz, for an incredible result."

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Kristen

"Cynthia is as strong as they get when it comes to negotiating. In every single transaction, she has managed to finesse our way into an outstanding deal. I would never work with another Realtor® in this city."

D. & A.

"Amid the boxes, filled and half-filled, the reality is finally settling in that we did in fact sell…and are in fact moving…Thank you for responding to our existential question, supporting us in our doubts and uncertainties, and then making it happen while the market and the usual course of real estate was spinning into chaos! "

Sian & Jason

"Liz guided us through buying our first home in San Francisco. She was incredibly responsive and helpful at each stage, resulting in a seamless buying experience. Thank you for everything you’ve done to help, guide and support us. This really is a dream come true!"

Collin

"We were so thrilled to work with Cynthia! She was recommended to us from a friend who also used her with great success. Cynthia was with us every step of the way and she made the entire process smooth and professional. Her knowledge of the San Francisco housing market is unmatched. On so many of our tours, the other agents wo..."

"We were so thrilled to work with Cynthia! She was recommended to us from a friend who also used her with great success. Cynthia was with us every step of the way and she made the entire process smooth and professional. Her knowledge of the San Francisco housing market is unmatched. On so many of our tours, the other agents would know Cynthia and speak of her warmly. She is a staple in the real estate community!"

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John L.

"I just finished my 4th deal with Shelly (3 purchases, 1 sale). She came highly recommended by friends over 20 years ago, and it’s always been clear why: sharp as a tack, personable and collaborative – and fun! And at this point she’s also been doing it longer than most of the competition. My places have always been TICs (the ..."

"I just finished my 4th deal with Shelly (3 purchases, 1 sale). She came highly recommended by friends over 20 years ago, and it’s always been clear why: sharp as a tack, personable and collaborative – and fun! And at this point she’s also been doing it longer than most of the competition. My places have always been TICs (the recently sold unit was just converted to a condo) but I know she does the full spectrum. My latest deal was complicated, contingent on sale of my last place, and the path was full of twists and surprises. But Shelly seems to thrive on that stuff, and even if our next step wasn’t always clear, Shelly quickly laid out options and talked us through them. We always felt well advised, and not steered towards anything without first probing our reactions and opinions. In between deals we’ve enjoyed staying in touch, and her regular newsletters and market analyses. I’m not sure how many more deals are in my future, but I know if we do this again, I’ll be calling Shelly!"

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Carol & Jose

"We would like to express our gratitude to you for your invaluable assistance in culminating the sale of Comstock #607. It has been a distinct pleasure to work with you during these past months! We have immensely appreciated your good judgment, optimism and efficiency throughout."

Catherine & Bo

"You managed to find a way to marry (our two different) tastes, which is no easy feat…You were patient and creative in finding spaces that would help us compromise. Do you do couples’ therapy on the side?"

Max & Nicole

"We had the pleasure of working with Liz to buy our first condo after she was recommended by a friend. Liz was thorough, dedicated, resourceful and trustworthy. She helped us navigate the complex process of buying and her certification as a lawyer came in handy when we talked contracts and risks. She constantly went the extra ..."

"We had the pleasure of working with Liz to buy our first condo after she was recommended by a friend. Liz was thorough, dedicated, resourceful and trustworthy. She helped us navigate the complex process of buying and her certification as a lawyer came in handy when we talked contracts and risks. She constantly went the extra mile for us, worked hand in hand with our loan agent and the seller’s agent. We would recommend hiring Liz without hesitation."

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Stephanie & Michael

"Cynthia was authentic and real from the get-go. She always did what she said she would do and always had our back. From the first meeting to the closing she provided professionalism and care – two attributes that are hard to find in any professional relationship."

Clare L.

"I tasked Liz with finding the impossible — a 4 bedroom house in the perfect neighborhood at the perfect price — and I gave her 45 days to do it as the transaction was a 1031 exchange. True to form, Liz exceeded expectations finding the perfect house in one day. She negotiated a sale price $100,000 under asking and managed a c..."

"I tasked Liz with finding the impossible — a 4 bedroom house in the perfect neighborhood at the perfect price — and I gave her 45 days to do it as the transaction was a 1031 exchange. True to form, Liz exceeded expectations finding the perfect house in one day. She negotiated a sale price $100,000 under asking and managed a complicated tax exchange with an out-of-state property seamlessly. Liz treated the purchase of the home as if it was her own. Exceptionally thorough, smart, and organized, Liz made me feel like her top priority at every turn. I cannot imagine how this transaction could have gone any better. I will never use any other broker."

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Laura S.

"When he contacted her, Cynthia remembered my father 20 years after their last meeting! We appreciated Cynthia’s knowledge and efficiency as well as her kindness as she guided us through inspections, staging and the sale of our home. Thanks to her professionalism and years of experience, we were able to close on the sale despi..."

"When he contacted her, Cynthia remembered my father 20 years after their last meeting! We appreciated Cynthia’s knowledge and efficiency as well as her kindness as she guided us through inspections, staging and the sale of our home. Thanks to her professionalism and years of experience, we were able to close on the sale despite the limitations of SIP. Thanks, Cynthia!"

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Crystal & Robert

"Cynthia has been great and helped us navigate our path as first-time homebuyers. She was patient as we explored our preferences and provided fair/balanced opinions throughout the process. She also has longstanding relationships within the SF broker community that she was able to leverage to get us extra insights in this compe..."

"Cynthia has been great and helped us navigate our path as first-time homebuyers. She was patient as we explored our preferences and provided fair/balanced opinions throughout the process. She also has longstanding relationships within the SF broker community that she was able to leverage to get us extra insights in this competitive environment. We are now happy homeowners – thanks, Cynthia!"

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Laurence

"I have been walking on a little cloud all day! I still can’t quite believe that I have a house!!! I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me, for your calm and caring even when I was flipping out. This was not an easy process, but I felt held and guided by you…Wow! I have a house! A beautiful, real house! "

Matana

"Cynthia is uniquely qualified for a job that not only takes intelligence and talent but an understanding of the human brain and heart."

Shelley

"Thanks to you for helping me get through the sale of (one condo and the purchase of another)! You were a perfect partner (although I believe you did most of the work and I just “did” the signing on the dotted line!)."

Colette

"We are very grateful to have had your support and guidance throughout the ups and downs. We entered into very unchartered territory in this housing market and pandemic situation and so much appreciated your expertise, dedication, warmth and professionalism throughout the process."

Genny

"Cynthia, your patience, understanding and sage advice got us through the whole challenging process with success in a rough market. You and Mara make a terrific team and we are grateful for your warmth, energy and skill!"

Ken & Ann

"Some people think houses in San Francisco sell themselves. In our case it took Susan’s vision, hard work and real estate savvy to produce the results we got – a sales price more than 35 percent over asking and a price per square foot that set a new standard for our neighborhood. We can’t sing her praises high enough."

Peter & Susan

"We are lucky to have had Susan as our agent both buying and selling over the past few years. Susan is very detail oriented and has got us excellent deals whether on a purchase, a sale or rental we highly recommend Susan."

Zied

"I had the pleasure of working with Liz and it was a blast. She is very knowledgeable and understands the complexities of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. Being a trained attorney, she has a grasp on the legal aspects of real estate. Liz is patient with her clients and makes sure they are informed throughout the ..."

"I had the pleasure of working with Liz and it was a blast. She is very knowledgeable and understands the complexities of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. Being a trained attorney, she has a grasp on the legal aspects of real estate. Liz is patient with her clients and makes sure they are informed throughout the process. She answers questions promptly and is a fierce negotiator. It is a pleasure knowing her and working with her."

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Julie

"Susan managed to sell our family’s property during a PANDEMIC! Talk about being thrown a curve. Suddenly, we had to contend with new coronavirus rules and regulations. Susan was calm and collected through every step of the process and went above and beyond, attending to every expected AND unexpected detail! We aimed high, and..."

"Susan managed to sell our family’s property during a PANDEMIC! Talk about being thrown a curve. Suddenly, we had to contend with new coronavirus rules and regulations. Susan was calm and collected through every step of the process and went above and beyond, attending to every expected AND unexpected detail! We aimed high, and Susan aimed even higher."

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Laura

"We loved working with Shelly. She’s passionate, honest, smart and a pleasure to be around. She listened to our thoughts and quickly developed an instinct for what we needed. After finding our gem in the rough, Shelly was instrumental in helping us negotiate and close. We would not have done it without her!"

Tracey O.

"I had the pleasure of working with Liz in 2007 when I bought my first condo in San Francisco. Fast forward to 9 years later and she was my go to when I decided to sell. She did an amazing job of holding my hand through my first purchase and my first sale. During my purchase, she was very patient and took the time to explain e..."

"I had the pleasure of working with Liz in 2007 when I bought my first condo in San Francisco. Fast forward to 9 years later and she was my go to when I decided to sell. She did an amazing job of holding my hand through my first purchase and my first sale. During my purchase, she was very patient and took the time to explain every step so the process did not seem so intimidating. While I already knew what a great agent she was, I have a whole new respect for her after having her handle the sale of my condo. In this crazy market, she moved fast and was unbelievably organized every step of the way. She made the whole process as easy and painless as possible. We closed 30 days after it went on the market and it wouldn’t have happened so quickly if it wasn’t for Liz. If you are looking for someone to handle the sale of your home or need someone to help you find your dream home, I highly recommend Liz."

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John

"I just finished my 4th deal with Shelly (3 purchases, 1 sale). She came highly recommended by friends over 20 years ago, and it’s always been clear why: sharp as a tack, personable and collaborative – and fun! My latest deal was complicated, and the path was full of twists and surprises. But Shelly seems to thrive on that stu..."

"I just finished my 4th deal with Shelly (3 purchases, 1 sale). She came highly recommended by friends over 20 years ago, and it’s always been clear why: sharp as a tack, personable and collaborative – and fun! My latest deal was complicated, and the path was full of twists and surprises. But Shelly seems to thrive on that stuff…We always felt well advised, and not steered towards anything without first probing our reactions and opinions."

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Kendra R.

"Working with Liz Branham is like working with your best friend — if you best friend possesses a law degree, a thorough understanding of the San Francisco real estate market, fine-tuned organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate a deal that saves you hundreds of thousands of dollars. In a city with thousands of broker..."

"Working with Liz Branham is like working with your best friend — if you best friend possesses a law degree, a thorough understanding of the San Francisco real estate market, fine-tuned organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate a deal that saves you hundreds of thousands of dollars. In a city with thousands of brokers, Liz stands out as one of the most honest, intelligent, tenacious, and dedicated of all. Buying property with Liz was a pleasure from start to finish."

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Rockne

"Shelly and all the members of the Kindred SF Homes team were truly a pleasure to work with. Shelly’s years of experience helped to smooth every stage of preparing our house for listing, and knowing how and when to enter the market to maximize our return. Once our house sold well above the asking price, she helped to make all ..."

"Shelly and all the members of the Kindred SF Homes team were truly a pleasure to work with. Shelly’s years of experience helped to smooth every stage of preparing our house for listing, and knowing how and when to enter the market to maximize our return. Once our house sold well above the asking price, she helped to make all the paperwork as painless as possible. Shelly’s glowing CCTV reputation as a dynamic, experienced Realtor® is well deserved."

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Lance K.

"Liz was awesome to work with throughout the entire process of selling our condo in Potrero Hill. After our initial meeting, Liz took the time to lay out a detailed game plan and timelines for when each part of the sales process would take place from inspections, touch ups, repairs, staging, listings, showings and offer dates...."

"Liz was awesome to work with throughout the entire process of selling our condo in Potrero Hill. After our initial meeting, Liz took the time to lay out a detailed game plan and timelines for when each part of the sales process would take place from inspections, touch ups, repairs, staging, listings, showings and offer dates. She clearly outlined all the responsibilities that she would personally take on to make it as seamless as possible for us as the sellers. She effectively executed on everything she outlined including the receipt of offers and going into escrow exactly on the date she had forecasted. Pretty amazing. As you’ll see in a lot of the other testimonials, Liz is not only an excellent and qualified agent, but also a trustworthy and caring friend. That meant a lot to us. Plus, she sold our condo for 17% over asking price which was nice added bonus!"

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Jane & Tim

"We recently purchased a condo while in the midst of a pandemic and we were residing in the Midwest the whole time during the hunt for the right place. Luckily, we had our daughter who lives there go with Susan and FaceTime so we could see all of the places as well. Susan went above and beyond to make this happen. She responde..."

"We recently purchased a condo while in the midst of a pandemic and we were residing in the Midwest the whole time during the hunt for the right place. Luckily, we had our daughter who lives there go with Susan and FaceTime so we could see all of the places as well. Susan went above and beyond to make this happen. She responded to many emails and texts right away and stayed on top of everything involved in making a purchase, especially for being from out of state. Many hours on her end go into buying property. She is very professional and you can tell she loves what she does. I highly recommend Susan to be your real estate agent!"

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Jiwon

"Susan listened to us, she gave us great advice, and she made sure we were not forgoing important documents and there were so many! We cannot recommend Susan enough."

Philip

"Shelly was a neighbor friend before becoming our agent. When we decided to “down-size” from our home, Shelly said “Why don’t I just keep an eye out for you and let you know if I come across something that might be interesting to you?” Several months went by…when Shelly called to say she thought she finally saw something that ..."

"Shelly was a neighbor friend before becoming our agent. When we decided to “down-size” from our home, Shelly said “Why don’t I just keep an eye out for you and let you know if I come across something that might be interesting to you?” Several months went by…when Shelly called to say she thought she finally saw something that would be perfect for us with a little bit of upgrading. We went for a look, and it was just right for us. We took Shelly on as our agent and she represented our interests through the successful purchase. She was also able to locate a well-qualified and motivated buyer for our place through her extensive contacts, making the entire process easier than we ever hoped."

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Rebecca

"I have known and worked with Shelly as my real estate agent for 15 years, and she is simply the best. Shelly helped me buy three different homes, and sell two. Each time, she quickly grasped my wants and needs, helping me to find the perfect home. Shelly is extremely knowledgeable and stays on top of every last detail, helpin..."

"I have known and worked with Shelly as my real estate agent for 15 years, and she is simply the best. Shelly helped me buy three different homes, and sell two. Each time, she quickly grasped my wants and needs, helping me to find the perfect home. Shelly is extremely knowledgeable and stays on top of every last detail, helping to avoid any pitfalls and end up with a smooth easy transaction. She also has all the contacts to get anything related to real estate done – she even referred me to an amazing lender and contractor. I wouldn’t work with anyone else in SF."

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Kathy

"Liz listened to my needs and got excellent results. I have used her both to buy and sell property in San Francisco and have been extremely satisfied. She made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I am happy that we have also retained our friendship over the years and I plan to use her in the future!"

Stephanie & Holger

"Liz was great at understanding our needs and requirements when looking for a house. We thought she was very helpful in giving her objective point of view, pointing out both the positive and negative aspects of the individual houses. As an expert with many years of experience, she provided us with the trusted opinion that we n..."

"Liz was great at understanding our needs and requirements when looking for a house. We thought she was very helpful in giving her objective point of view, pointing out both the positive and negative aspects of the individual houses. As an expert with many years of experience, she provided us with the trusted opinion that we needed in the process. She made us feel comfortable and we love our house!"

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Missy & Ben M.

"We absolutely loved working with Liz. After four years of house-hunting with different agents, we were referred to Liz, who was able to help us purchase our first home–the house of our dreams–within two months. Liz was incredibly supportive, thoughtful, and devoted to helping us achieve our goals. She has expertly and patient..."

"We absolutely loved working with Liz. After four years of house-hunting with different agents, we were referred to Liz, who was able to help us purchase our first home–the house of our dreams–within two months. Liz was incredibly supportive, thoughtful, and devoted to helping us achieve our goals. She has expertly and patiently guided us through this difficult process, even going so far as to support us (and answer our unrelenting questions) long after we moved into our new home. In short, Liz is a miracle worker. We cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Jessica & Josh

"Susan was a tremendous help navigating what can be a crazy San Francisco real estate market. She listened carefully to what we were looking for and delivered a lot of great options for us to check out both within and slightly outside our requirement list, which really helped us figure out exactly what we wanted. She always as..."

"Susan was a tremendous help navigating what can be a crazy San Francisco real estate market. She listened carefully to what we were looking for and delivered a lot of great options for us to check out both within and slightly outside our requirement list, which really helped us figure out exactly what we wanted. She always asked thoughtful, helpful questions which really helped us stop and think through a lot of potential issues. She was able to get us contractors, inspectors, etc. to help us price out any renovation work we might have wanted/needed to do to a space to figure out if it could be the right fit for us. When it came down to offer time, Susan always got us a seat at the negotiating table and armed us with the exact information we needed to be competitive. Ultimately, we are so happy with the home we ended up with and owe a huge thanks to Susan for helping us get there."

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Geoff

"We really appreciate everything you have done to guide us through this whole experience of buying our first home. You somehow managed to put us at ease and were always there to answer our questions or track down whatever we needed. You are a good agent, and, more importantly, a good friend."

L. & P.

"Cynthia was extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and supportive during our house hunt…she was patient, and helped us be patient to find the right home for us. From the beginning, Cynthia had our best interest at heart. We moved into our dream home in Glen Park 2 weeks ago, and could not be happier."

Dave & Caroline

"Liz represented us on both our new home purchase and the sale of our existing condo. On the home purchase, Liz was very thorough in identifying potential purchase opportunities that fit our strict criteria. And, through her contacts in the brokerage industry, she was able to regularly present us with some limited or off-marke..."

"Liz represented us on both our new home purchase and the sale of our existing condo. On the home purchase, Liz was very thorough in identifying potential purchase opportunities that fit our strict criteria. And, through her contacts in the brokerage industry, she was able to regularly present us with some limited or off-market opportunities that we certainly would not have seen on our own. Ultimately, she help us identify an opportunity with a lot of upside and then assisted us in securing a really fantastic single family home at 10% below asking. It was a wonderful value. On the sale side, we were selling a really great condo in Pacific Heights. However, the property presented some marketing challenges that Liz was able to strategically overcome. We were really pleased with how she thoroughly demonstrated her condo market knowledge. Liz handled the listing with extreme professionalism and her attention to detail was fantastic throughout the process. Plus, as an added bonus, Liz previously practiced real estate law prior to transitioning into brokerage. So, as a result, she was also very helpful from a legal and documentation perspective. We couldn’t have been happier with her performance on both transactions."

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S. & G.

"We consider Cynthia a close friend now…and feel totally blessed to have worked with her…I cannot emphasize enough how much the relationship piece matters here and how necessary it is to have someone representing you who is not going to sugarcoat everything. Cynthia is honest, has incredible integrity, and has a keen eye for r..."

"We consider Cynthia a close friend now…and feel totally blessed to have worked with her…I cannot emphasize enough how much the relationship piece matters here and how necessary it is to have someone representing you who is not going to sugarcoat everything. Cynthia is honest, has incredible integrity, and has a keen eye for real estate in the city."

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Adam P.

"I was lucky to be referred to Liz to sell my condo in the Dogpatch. From the get-go she was responsive, thorough, straight forward, and knowledgeable. Liz was immensely helpful with getting the property ready for sale, especially given the fact that I was living elsewhere. She handled everything from moving furniture to bette..."

"I was lucky to be referred to Liz to sell my condo in the Dogpatch. From the get-go she was responsive, thorough, straight forward, and knowledgeable. Liz was immensely helpful with getting the property ready for sale, especially given the fact that I was living elsewhere. She handled everything from moving furniture to better “stage” the property, de-cluttering the rooms, to watering the plants. I received an all cash offer and we closed in 7 days – all this during a pandemic! Liz was a true professional and I would highly recommend her for your real estate needs."

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Courtney J.

"Thorough, enjoyable and dedicated are a few words that best describe Liz Branham. She is an excellent real estate agent and I highly recommend her. She knows the market well and walked me through every step of the way when I purchased my first home in San Francisco. I never worried about the details – Liz handled everything w..."

"Thorough, enjoyable and dedicated are a few words that best describe Liz Branham. She is an excellent real estate agent and I highly recommend her. She knows the market well and walked me through every step of the way when I purchased my first home in San Francisco. I never worried about the details – Liz handled everything with grace and intelligence. I would not have been able to accomplish a successful home search/purchase, if it had not been for Liz’s superior work ethic, decisiveness, and genuine commitment to customer service. Thank you Liz – I absolutely LOVE my new home!!"

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Bob & Jodi M.

"Liz represented us in the sale of our Marina condo in 2020. Given COVID and the dramatic turn to a “buyer’s market” in San Francisco, we couldn’t imagine having another Realtor® at our side. She understands the San Francisco market, is incredibly thorough in market analysis, disclosures and process, and is well-respected amon..."

"Liz represented us in the sale of our Marina condo in 2020. Given COVID and the dramatic turn to a “buyer’s market” in San Francisco, we couldn’t imagine having another Realtor® at our side. She understands the San Francisco market, is incredibly thorough in market analysis, disclosures and process, and is well-respected among other agents. Our sale process was an unexpectedly bumpy one, so we really appreciated having Liz’s real estate experience, legal background and calm, rational demeanor alongside us. "

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Dave & Cathy S.

"Liz worked with us through a very difficult market during the pandemic. Her attention to detail and professionalism helped us sell our SOMA loft under challenging circumstances. Throughout, Liz was diligent with the marketing and was able to show prospective buyers despite all the restrictions imposed upon physical meeting. I..."

"Liz worked with us through a very difficult market during the pandemic. Her attention to detail and professionalism helped us sell our SOMA loft under challenging circumstances. Throughout, Liz was diligent with the marketing and was able to show prospective buyers despite all the restrictions imposed upon physical meeting. If Liz can succeed during such trying times, she’s going to be successful anytime. It was a real pleasure getting to know and work with her. "

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Susan

"Susan was our Realtor® in S.F while we were living in N.Y, not the easiest. She found our Nob Hill apt, and closed the deal for us within a few days. She also found another ( investment ) apt for us and closed it quickly, helping with all aspects of the sale, from inspections to needed contract work. She quickly rented the 2n..."

"Susan was our Realtor® in S.F while we were living in N.Y, not the easiest. She found our Nob Hill apt, and closed the deal for us within a few days. She also found another ( investment ) apt for us and closed it quickly, helping with all aspects of the sale, from inspections to needed contract work. She quickly rented the 2nd place out, while we arranged our move cross country. We listed our Nob Hill apt 3 1/2 years later, and Susan sold it in 1 day 20% over asking. Susan helped us in a million ways, knowing well, the various differences in N.Y and Ca real estate laws, something we lacked knowledge and was there all the way with us, and always enjoyable to work with. I would fully recommend Susan to anyone looking to buy in the Bay Area, you couldn’t do better."

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Elaine

"I have worked with Susan for 15 years as the buyer and seller. Susan goes above and beyond the usual role of an agent. She is also very personable and fun to be with which is a valuable attribute when one is spending a lot of time together. I highly recommend Susan."

Matt

"Great transaction with Cynthia; she was very communicative and responsive and worked hard to make the deal work – all parties were happy – hope to work with her again real soon – thanks again Cynthia!"

Matt & Cindy

"You and your wonderful team made us feel so welcome and at home. Thank you for everything—we appreciate it so much!"

Connie

"It was a true pleasure working with Susan, both as a buyer and seller. With her extensive knowledge of the San Francisco market and expert negotiating skills, Susan helped me purchase the perfect apartment. Seven years later, due to changing life circumstances, I needed to sell the apartment and immediately got in touch with ..."

"It was a true pleasure working with Susan, both as a buyer and seller. With her extensive knowledge of the San Francisco market and expert negotiating skills, Susan helped me purchase the perfect apartment. Seven years later, due to changing life circumstances, I needed to sell the apartment and immediately got in touch with Susan. As I was no longer in the area, she coordinated everything seamlessly – from painting to staging to inspections. Susan is a consummate professional – she is extremely organized, efficient and personable. With her extensive experience and knowledge of current market conditions, I would absolutely recommend her, and hope to be able to work with her again in the future!"

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Joseph

"My wife and I worked with Susan to purchase a home in San Francisco and this particular purchase would not have been possible without Susan’s experience, negotiating ability, extensive network, and tireless work ethic. Susan was able to navigate a complicated relationship on the seller’s to get our offer accepted and closed. ..."

"My wife and I worked with Susan to purchase a home in San Francisco and this particular purchase would not have been possible without Susan’s experience, negotiating ability, extensive network, and tireless work ethic. Susan was able to navigate a complicated relationship on the seller’s to get our offer accepted and closed. Additionally, she was extremely flexible and went above and beyond in all aspects of her role as our agent, doing everything she could to ensure we were happy and comfortable in our new home. She is a consummate professional and I could not recommend her highly enough."

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Robin

"Susan has helped me find a place to live twice now. The first time was great enough that I wanted to work with her again, and the second time was even better. She was always available for help and advice and explained all the processes that I asked about in detail. She was available far outside of the time range that I expect..."

"Susan has helped me find a place to live twice now. The first time was great enough that I wanted to work with her again, and the second time was even better. She was always available for help and advice and explained all the processes that I asked about in detail. She was available far outside of the time range that I expected, working with me to get forms signed and submitted until 11 PM on a couple occasions. I don’t think I could ask for more out of a Realtor®."

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Nick M.

"I heartily recommend Liz Branham for any of your San Francisco residential brokerage needs. We relied heavily upon her to market and sell our daughter’s condominium in Cow Hollow this past month. Since we are out of town, Liz handled every detail including arranging for cosmetic upgrades, staging, and all the inspections. She..."

"I heartily recommend Liz Branham for any of your San Francisco residential brokerage needs. We relied heavily upon her to market and sell our daughter’s condominium in Cow Hollow this past month. Since we are out of town, Liz handled every detail including arranging for cosmetic upgrades, staging, and all the inspections. She carefully guided us through the disclosure process and dealt with the home owners association requirements. She dutifully attended open houses and pursued all possible sales opportunities. She handled all the negotiations with a sophisticated buyer, some of which were delicate, and both sides are pleased with the result. Liz’ legal background is a real asset and is evident in her attention to detail. Even more important, she knows how to market and sell. As someone who ran a very large, global professional services organization for many years, I judge Liz to be a real pro at what she does. We would hire her again in a New York minute."

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Jeremy

"So many wonderful things to say about Liz Branham as a person and a professional. She has helped my husband and I buy and sell 3 houses in San Francisco (Marina, Ashbury Heights and West Portal). She prides herself on market knowledge, hard work, attention to detail, and client support. Based on my experience, she excels in t..."

"So many wonderful things to say about Liz Branham as a person and a professional. She has helped my husband and I buy and sell 3 houses in San Francisco (Marina, Ashbury Heights and West Portal). She prides herself on market knowledge, hard work, attention to detail, and client support. Based on my experience, she excels in these areas and others. I believe what sets her apart from other agents is that people really like her as a person and are able to easily develop a bond with her that allows you to trust her advice and insight and know that she has your back and best interest throughout the whole process."

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Doug

"Susan did an extraordinary job renting my condo. This was the first time I used a real estate company, to find tenants. From beginning to end, Susan took care of every little detail, communicated and responded instantly, and more importantly, was able to educate me while taking care of my interests. I was made to feel like th..."

"Susan did an extraordinary job renting my condo. This was the first time I used a real estate company, to find tenants. From beginning to end, Susan took care of every little detail, communicated and responded instantly, and more importantly, was able to educate me while taking care of my interests. I was made to feel like the most important client, selling a very expensive property."

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Sara and Steve B.

"Liz is a total pro. Combining expertise and market savvy, Liz (and her team) executed the sale of our Cow Hollow condo flawlessly, which resulted in 9% over list price sale, a very favorable price per square foot, and just 8 days on the market. We highly recommend her!"

Jennifer & Derek

"We really enjoyed working with Susan. She is the type of agent who genuinely cares about finding you a forever home. We never felt any type of pushiness from her. She was very attentive; always going above and beyond on explaining the process. Despite our exhaustive list of questions, she was patient in answering each questio..."

"We really enjoyed working with Susan. She is the type of agent who genuinely cares about finding you a forever home. We never felt any type of pushiness from her. She was very attentive; always going above and beyond on explaining the process. Despite our exhaustive list of questions, she was patient in answering each question with a thorough explanation. We’ll definitely choose Susan again for our 2nd home and will recommend her to our friends. Thanks again Susan!"

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Solida & Stephen

"Susan is a terrific Realtor®. She really understands what her clients are looking for. She is very patient and always makes an effort to show the houses you are interested in. She gives great advice on how to negotiate to get the house you really want. Thanks so much, Susan, for making our dream come true!"

Audrey & Mike M.

"When we began the process of looking for our first home we felt rather lost. Thank goodness for Liz! She became not only our real estate agent, but also our cheerleader and counselor through the home-buying process. From helping us understand the market to advocating for us when it came time to negotiate on an offer, Liz was ..."

"When we began the process of looking for our first home we felt rather lost. Thank goodness for Liz! She became not only our real estate agent, but also our cheerleader and counselor through the home-buying process. From helping us understand the market to advocating for us when it came time to negotiate on an offer, Liz was infinitely patient, proactive, and knowledgeable. We feel fortunate to not only have found our dream home, but to also have gained a friend in Liz!"

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C.

"You managed to find a way to marry our two different tastes, which is no easy feat…You were patient and creative in finding spaces that would help us compromise. Do you do couples’ therapy on the side?"

Wei

"One of the best in the business and kindest! …I entirely depended on Cynthia for her knowledge and guidance. I tried Redfin initially and was quickly discouraged as they may be able to take you on tours, but there’s no local expertise for how the market really works or if they can guide you to a winning bid…I found my dream h..."

"One of the best in the business and kindest! …I entirely depended on Cynthia for her knowledge and guidance. I tried Redfin initially and was quickly discouraged as they may be able to take you on tours, but there’s no local expertise for how the market really works or if they can guide you to a winning bid…I found my dream home. Cynthia helped me write the winning offer and I couldn’t be happier. Not only that, she helped me after with designer recommendations and checked in regularly. I think everyone would say real estate is a relationship business, but I don’t know if all real estate agents can feel like real friends. I wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia and I am really excited for her starting Kindred Homes. You cannot go wrong with her on your side."

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Mathieu

"Susan did a great job navigating us through the process of buying a condo in SF. She has been very thorough, she has checked everything there was to check, reviewed every document and answered all our questions (and more!). Thanks to her tenacity with the selling agent and her availability, we were able to close in a record t..."

"Susan did a great job navigating us through the process of buying a condo in SF. She has been very thorough, she has checked everything there was to check, reviewed every document and answered all our questions (and more!). Thanks to her tenacity with the selling agent and her availability, we were able to close in a record time (few weeks) with no surprises and a great deal of satisfaction. If you are like me: wondering if you need an agent at all, then let me answer this: yes you do, you won’t regret it at all and I highly recommend Susan."

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Buyer

"I have known Liz Branham (as a friend and business partner) for more than 25 years, and when it came time to buy our home, I knew exactly who would represent my wife and me best. Liz is smart, hard-working and incredibly reliable. She knows San Francisco, and she understands the market. She took time to learn our “wants” and ..."

"I have known Liz Branham (as a friend and business partner) for more than 25 years, and when it came time to buy our home, I knew exactly who would represent my wife and me best. Liz is smart, hard-working and incredibly reliable. She knows San Francisco, and she understands the market. She took time to learn our “wants” and “needs,” and even though the market was really tight, she found the right house for us and guided us through the transaction with ease. We highly recommend her."

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Marie & Todd H.

"Liz was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was diligent about finding homes in our price range and preferred neighborhoods, but also opened our eyes to other neighborhoods and options that we never knew about. Liz also helped us find creative financing options that significantly increased our purchasing power. Most import..."

"Liz was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was diligent about finding homes in our price range and preferred neighborhoods, but also opened our eyes to other neighborhoods and options that we never knew about. Liz also helped us find creative financing options that significantly increased our purchasing power. Most importantly, Liz is warm, responsive, and patient – which are all key attributes when dealing with first-time home buyers!"

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Janet

"This was our second time using Cynthia. I would not use anyone else, ever. She is not your typical Realtor® type. She has a very calm demeanor, listens, advises cautiously, and shows empathy to the wild emotions that come with buying or selling a home. She is over the top in doing her Realtor® duties- thorough, responding qui..."

"This was our second time using Cynthia. I would not use anyone else, ever. She is not your typical Realtor® type. She has a very calm demeanor, listens, advises cautiously, and shows empathy to the wild emotions that come with buying or selling a home. She is over the top in doing her Realtor® duties- thorough, responding quickly to emails, texts or calls. She has a strategy and plan in place. She also has a wealth of resources which makes the process easier."

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Kim & Mike

"Susan has helped us buy and sell four homes in the last year in the middle of the pandemic. She kept us on track, informing us at every step, negotiating great deals on all sides. She intuitively knew what we needed and found us the perfect home. I would highly recommend Susan if you are buying or selling or both!"

Kyle & Victor

"We are crazy busy professionals with young children and very little time. We loved that Cynthia and her team of professionals made the renovation, staging, and selling so smooth."

D.

"You are…the one and only expert on my referral list. I only wish I had the opportunity to shout your name from rooftops."

Constance & Michael

"Susan was wonderful to work with. She really understood what we needed and was clear and transparent. And fun too! We closed on a loft that was off market in record time. Everything went super smoothly, we were well informed and even gave me great recommendations for contractors. Would recommend Susan again and again!"

Audrey & Mike M.

"When we began the process of looking for our first home we felt rather lost. Thank goodness for Liz! She became not only our real estate agent, but also our cheerleader and counselor through the home-buying process. From helping us understand the market to advocating for us when it came time to negotiate on an offer, Liz was ..."

"When we began the process of looking for our first home we felt rather lost. Thank goodness for Liz! She became not only our real estate agent, but also our cheerleader and counselor through the home-buying process. From helping us understand the market to advocating for us when it came time to negotiate on an offer, Liz was infinitely patient, proactive, and knowledgeable. We feel fortunate to not only have found our dream home, but to also have gained a friend in Liz!"

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Dave & Cathy S.

"Liz worked with us through a very difficult market during the pandemic. Her attention to detail and professionalism helped us sell our SOMA loft under challenging circumstances. Throughout, Liz was diligent with the marketing and was able to show prospective buyers despite all the restrictions imposed upon physical meeting. I..."

"Liz worked with us through a very difficult market during the pandemic. Her attention to detail and professionalism helped us sell our SOMA loft under challenging circumstances. Throughout, Liz was diligent with the marketing and was able to show prospective buyers despite all the restrictions imposed upon physical meeting. If Liz can succeed during such trying times, she’s going to be successful anytime. It was a real pleasure getting to know and work with her."

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Bob & Jodi M.

"Liz represented us in the sale of our Marina condo in 2020. Given COVID and the dramatic turn to a “buyer’s market” in San Francisco, we couldn’t imagine having another Realtor® at our side. She understands the San Francisco market, is incredibly thorough in market analysis, disclosures and process, and is well-respected amon..."

"Liz represented us in the sale of our Marina condo in 2020. Given COVID and the dramatic turn to a “buyer’s market” in San Francisco, we couldn’t imagine having another Realtor® at our side. She understands the San Francisco market, is incredibly thorough in market analysis, disclosures and process, and is well-respected among other agents. Our sale process was an unexpectedly bumpy one, so we really appreciated having Liz’s real estate experience, legal background and calm, rational demeanor alongside us."

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Paige & Andy

"As hard as it was to sell our beloved home, we really appreciate your care, empathy, friendship, and professionalism throughout the process. Thank you for your tenderness during the entire journey."

Rebecca W.

"I have known and worked with Shelly as my real estate agent for 15 years, and she is simply the best. Shelly helped me buy three different homes, and sell two. Each time, she quickly grasped my wants and needs, helping me to find the perfect home. Shelly is extremely knowledgeable and stays on top of every last detail, helpin..."

"I have known and worked with Shelly as my real estate agent for 15 years, and she is simply the best. Shelly helped me buy three different homes, and sell two. Each time, she quickly grasped my wants and needs, helping me to find the perfect home. Shelly is extremely knowledgeable and stays on top of every last detail, helping to avoid any pitfalls and end up with a smooth easy transaction. She also has all the contacts to get anything related to real estate done – she even referred me to an amazing lender and contractor. I wouldn’t work with anyone else in SF!"

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Bradley Sherrill

"We met Shelly several years ago at a community meeting in San Francisco and immediately clicked. Her authenticity, sense of humor and deep knowledge of the local market were the initial traits that we were most impressed by. We stayed in touch with Shelly for many, many years, gaining her opinion on the extent of our remodeli..."

"We met Shelly several years ago at a community meeting in San Francisco and immediately clicked. Her authenticity, sense of humor and deep knowledge of the local market were the initial traits that we were most impressed by. We stayed in touch with Shelly for many, many years, gaining her opinion on the extent of our remodeling investment, to raise rents and how the market was doing. When it came time to sell, we shopped for an agent, and Shelly stood head and shoulders above the rest. She took nothing for granted. She gave us the most thorough market analysis, selling strategy and support to get our property ready. Shelly had our best interests at heart. And so, through the COVID pandemic, she worked tirelessly to prepare our sale over many weekly Zoom calls, preparing us and coordinating the team that she has built over the years (contractors, designers, stagers, photographers, etc.) for the biggest sales of our lives. The team’s work was simply stunning, flawless execution, strategic in every decision and perfectly timed. We owe Shelly Sutherland a debt of gratitude, and we highly recommend Shelly for whatever your SF real estate needs are!"

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Missy & Ben M.

"We absolutely loved working with Liz. After four years of house-hunting with different agents, we were referred to Liz, who was able to help us purchase our first home–the house of our dreams–within two months. Liz was incredibly supportive, thoughtful, and devoted to helping us achieve our goals. She has expertly and patient..."

"We absolutely loved working with Liz. After four years of house-hunting with different agents, we were referred to Liz, who was able to help us purchase our first home–the house of our dreams–within two months. Liz was incredibly supportive, thoughtful, and devoted to helping us achieve our goals. She has expertly and patiently guided us through this difficult process, even going so far as to support us (and answer our unrelenting questions) long after we moved into our new home. In short, Liz is a miracle worker. We cannot recommend her highly enough. "

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