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In 2020 we decided to look for a 2nd home in San Francisco since our family lives full-time in the Bay area while we live in SoCal. The first SF realtor we reached out to never responded and the next realtor bombarded us with properties that were extremely unacceptable -major repairs needed, city restrictions, noisy…

Everyone should have the home-hunting experience that I had with Ann DeBellevue. I am in my perfectly suited-for-me, haven of a home precisely because of the over-the-top, wholehearted service that she delivered. Anyone calling on Ann should consider themselves lucky to be on the right path to the home of their dreams.

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.

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…

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.

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….

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…

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.

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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

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.

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-…

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,…

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!

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…

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…

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?

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…

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!

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 & West Portal). She prides herself on market knowledge, hard work, attention to detail, and client support. Based on my experience, she…

I heartily recommend Liz Branham for any of your San Francisco residentialbrokerage needs. We relied heavily upon her to market and sell our daughter’scondominium in Cow Hollow this past month. Since we are out of town, Lizhandled every detail including arranging for cosmetic upgrades, staging, andall the inspections. She carefully guided us through the disclosure…

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

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!

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

Shelly is fantastic! Extremely professional, smart and FUN. I wholeheartedly and fully recommend working with her & 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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.

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…

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!).

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

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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?

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…

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…

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!

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!

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…

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 adream come true!

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