Top San Francisco Real Estate Agents: #1 for Homes Sold in 2025 and 2026*

“I can’t recommend Ruth and her team for buying in SF highly enough.

I often joke that Ruth is the Queen of San Francisco real estate. The truth is, she’s more earned the title. She brings decades of SF real estate experience, unmatched market knowledge, and a design background that proved invaluable during walkthroughs and comps pointing out details I missed. Moreover, she is universally respected among SF agents. Every time I mentioned at an open that I was working with Ruth, the other agent’s response was always some version of: “I love Ruth—she’s incredible…” or “Oh wow, you’re working with Ruth?!” That’s the kind of agent you want advocating on your behalf on offer day.

But Ruth is truly the Queen because she combines being consistently exceptional with being a caring, genuine, and fun person. She takes the time to learn not just what you are looking for in a home, but who you as a person. Because of that, her advice was always grounded in what was actually important to me, even when I could not articulate it myself. She talked me down from listings that weren’t right for me (even at the expense of a higher commission) and helped me with unmatched patience, a fierce determination, and lots of laughter to find the perfect home for me. And when we found my perfect home, she had the expertise and know how to guide me during every step of the process to secure it ahead of other offers.

The San Francisco market is incredibly competitive. You need someone smart, strategic, responsive, and deeply connected. Someone who knows the nuances of each neighborhood and the personality of the agent sitting across the table. But just as importantly, you need someone you love working with, who makes it her mission to practice happy real estate for herself and her clients. Ruth does both beautifully; I couldn’t imagine buying with anyone else here.

Thank you so much Ruth and Maddy!”

“I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Yesenia Beatriz of the Krishnan Real Estate Team. A few weeks ago, Yesenia successfully sold my home in San Francisco under extraordinary circumstances that exceeded every expectation I had for the process.

From the moment I engaged the Krishnan Team, their “turn-key” service set them apart from every other agent I interviewed. Unlike agents who leave homeowners to arrange repairs and prep themselves, the team brought me a network of trusted licensed contractors and handled the coordination. The targeted upgrades we decided on enhanced the property’s appeal without unnecessary delays or hassle. This seamless coordination was an exceptional advantage and directly contributed to the outstanding results we achieved.

Yesenia and the team brought my home to market on an impressively quick timeline, perfectly positioning us to capitalize on current market conditions. The marketing, staging, and professional photography were first-class in every respect — sophisticated, high-quality, and far superior to anything I had seen from other agents. The listing presentation, copywriting, and overall visual impact made my property stand out immediately.

The results spoke for themselves: my condominium home received three competing offers right at the first open house. Yesenia’s sharp negotiation strategies secured the highest offer, and the transaction proceeded with a strong cash buyer who closed escrow in just one week. The entire process ran with remarkable efficiency and smoothness, from start to finish.

What truly impressed me was Yesenia’s personal involvement and professionalism. Despite the size and strength of the Krishnan Team, I never felt passed off to an inexperienced assistant — Yesenia was my consistent point of contact and clearly a seasoned professional who thought on her feet and navigated every detail with expertise. I always felt genuinely cared for, and it was evident that she consistently placed my interests above all else. Her integrity, calm demeanor, and ability to ease the natural stress of selling a home made the experience far more pleasant than I anticipated.

Having worked with other agents in the past, I can confidently say the difference was night and day. The Krishnan Team’s design background proved to be a significant asset, informing thoughtful upgrades and staging decisions that added real value. The entire team operated with the highest level of coordination and support, making me feel supported every step of the way.

In short, Yesenia Beatriz and the Krishnan Team delivered an exceptional experience that not only met but significantly exceeded my expectations. I received outstanding service, achieved a strong financial outcome, and felt completely confident throughout the process. I recommend Yesenia without hesitation to anyone looking to sell (or buy) a home in the competitive San Francisco market.”

“We had an exceptional experience working with Valerie to buy our home in San Francisco.

Before meeting Valerie, we interviewed several agents, and what immediately stood out about her was how thoughtful, detail-oriented, and strategic she was. As people in tech, we naturally gravitate toward clear reasoning and concrete guidance over vague optimism, and Valerie consistently delivered exactly that. Every time we asked her what she realistically thought a house would sell for or what a competitive offer strategy should look like, she came prepared with actual market reasoning, comps, and a clear point of view. More importantly, she was usually right, even when her estimates initially sounded unbelievable to us. That accuracy built a huge amount of trust over time.

One of Valerie’s biggest strengths is her ability to problem-solve creatively in competitive situations. There were a couple of homes where we knew our terms alone might not be the strongest, and instead of treating the process like a formula, she really collaborated with us to come up with thoughtful, situation-specific strategies. The house we ultimately purchased was one of those situations — she helped us structure a compelling preemptive offer and navigate the dynamics with the listing agent in a way that ultimately helped us win. Throughout the process, it always felt like she was thinking several steps ahead.

What we appreciated just as much was that she genuinely cared about helping us make good long-term decisions, not just helping us buy a house emotionally. While she absolutely respected what we were drawn to emotionally, she was also very good at grounding us in the more objective questions we should be asking: Would this home resell well? Which compromises are actually meaningful long term versus easily solvable? How should we think about the value of space, layout, location, or future flexibility? We learned an enormous amount during this process simply because Valerie took the time to educate us along the way.

Her design background was also surprisingly valuable during tours. She has an excellent eye for detail and repeatedly pointed out things we would have completely missed, both positive and negative.

Another thing we appreciated: despite leading a large and busy team, we never felt handed off or deprioritized. Valerie herself was consistently present — on tours, late-night disclosure reviews, strategy calls, texts, and negotiations. Even when we made last-minute requests or wanted to squeeze additional homes into a tour schedule, she always made us feel supported rather than like a burden.

Buying a house in San Francisco can be overwhelming, but Valerie made the process feel organized, efficient, and surprisingly smooth. We honestly can’t imagine having gone through this process with anyone else, and we would recommend her without hesitation.”

“We had an incredible experience working with Lauren and can’t recommend her highly enough. From our very first conversation, she was thoughtful, strategic, and deeply invested in helping us navigate the market with confidence.

What stood out immediately was how much she prioritized education. Lauren walked us through past sales and comps in a way that really helped us get our heads around the market dynamics, which made us feel far more informed when it came time to make decisions. Instead of rushing us, she asked great questions and guided us through exercises that clarified what we really wanted and how to approach the process.

Thanks to her strategy and preparation, we were able to go from start to finish in just one week and win a competitive offer without having to write multiple offers. Her ability to analyze comps, craft the right offer strategy, and move quickly made all the difference.

Throughout the entire process, Lauren was incredibly thorough in reviewing documents, proactive in communication, and extremely organized. Everything felt smooth and efficient, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel surprisingly manageable.

Most importantly, we always felt like Lauren truly had our best interests at heart. She showed a high level of integrity and professionalism, and we never once felt pressured, only supported.

If you’re looking for a realtor who is strategic, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about her clients, Lauren is exceptional. We’re so grateful to have worked with her.”

“I worked with Yesenia and her team to sell my condo, and the experience was stellar from beginning to end. I have total confidence in everyone involved in the sale.

From the very first meeting Yesenia demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the local market and quickly provided a clear, comprehensive strategic plan. She positioned my sale to broadly appeal to potential buyers. She enthusiastically appreciated the finishes and details of my fully renovated space, its beautiful and desirable location, and what a special place it is. She effectively used her expertise and communication skills to create a high-quality marketing plan that included gorgeous photos, a well-organized and attractive website, and compelling marketing copywriting.

Yesenia is thoughtful, strategic, communicative, well organized, and very responsive. I heavily relied on her and her team’s outstanding skills to seamlessly coordinate inspections, viewings, paperwork and vendors. While Yesenia is outstanding at what she does, her team also kept me informed at every step, handling all the logistics efficiently. They were always professional and extremely responsive, even on weekends. The entire team was highly knowledgeable and competent. I essentially handed over the keys and they took care of everything. Working with them was a complete pleasure. They truly went above and beyond!

Yesenia has excellent problem-solving skills. She helped me navigate a tough situation with a repair. She listened, coached, and encouraged me to rethink what I had planned to do. She suggested an easier, less costly solution. Her advice was spot on, and I so appreciate how she skillfully guided me to a better solution.

Selling a home is inherently stressful. Yesenia was masterful in easing my stress whenever possible. She was invariably calm, positive, and reassuring.

Yesenia has consummate negotiating skills. I couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing outcome we achieved, 40% over asking! It doesn’t get better than that. I highly recommend Yesenia and her team without reservation.”

We worked with Ruth to sell our house and had an outstanding experience. From the start, she and her team moved quickly while maintaining a very high bar for quality.

We had a tight timeline, and Ruth coordinated inspections, photography, marketing, and private showings seamlessly and efficiently. Her strategic guidance and negotiation skills helped us achieve a strong outcome we were very happy with.

The marketing was polished and thoughtful, and she positioned our home perfectly for the right buyers. Throughout the process, Ruth kept us informed, calm, and confident, and was always available when we had questions.

We trusted her completely with a major financial decision and could not be happier with the result. If we were to sell again, Ruth would be our first call.

We had an outstanding experience working with Lauren on our home purchase in San Francisco. From the very beginning, she brought a rare combination of analytical rigor and strategic thinking that helped us navigate a competitive market with confidence. She took the time to educate us about how the SF market really works, helping us get our heads around pricing, timing, and negotiation strategy so we could make informed decisions.

When the right property came along, Lauren was instrumental in helping us secure it in a competitive situation. Her guidance on positioning our offer and negotiating terms was spot on. Remarkably, it was only our second offer and our first with Lauren and we got the home, which is something we credit in large part to the partnership with Lauren.

Beyond the strategy, Lauren was simply wonderful to work with. She was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer questions or jump on a call, and we consistently felt that she had our best interests front and center. Throughout the process we felt genuinely cared for, never rushed, and always well advised.

The transaction itself was extremely smooth and efficient. Lauren managed every step with professionalism and deep knowledge of the process, and she served as an excellent point of contact who kept everything moving forward without stress.

It’s also clear that she is well known and respected among her peers. We felt we were in great hands from start to finish and truly couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the process. We would recommend her without hesitation.”

I truly can’t recommend Valerie and the Krishnan Team enough – Valerie is truly one of the most talented and dedicated buyer’s agents in SF and this team is professional to the tee. She’s INCREDIBLY knowledgeable, responsive, detail oriented, and genuinely cares about her clients.

From the get go, Valerie took the time to educate us on the current SF market and how to navigate it strategically. That early guidance was invaluable – it gave us clarity, confidence, and a strong foundation as we started our search. She consistently kept an eye out for listings that matched our needs, kept us informed in real time, and helped us pivot quickly when needed in this insanely competitive market. If Valerie had a conflict for any showings I asked about, the team worked insanely fast to ensure that I had another talented and knowledgeable member of their team attend with us so we were never without care.

When we found the right spot, Valerie moved unbelievably fast. Within 24 (!!!) hours, she guided us through everything – from evaluating the price, to carefully reviewing disclosures and paperwork, no stone unturned with the utmost professionalism. Her attention to detail and sense of urgency made all the difference. We truly believe we wouldn’t have secured our home without her – she helped us submit a strong, competitive offer ahead of other buyers, all in a single offer. You’ll see in other reviews, but they seriously don’t mess around – they work with sellers agents really well and truly get it done in very few offers.

What also stands out just as much was that we never once felt pressured or rushed. Valerie always prioritized our best interests and made sure we felt confident in every decision we made.

Honestly, the entire transaction process was seamless. Valerie walked us through every single step – from who to contact, when to do things, and how everything worked – making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. She handled everything with professionalism and care, and we always felt supported.

Valerie goes above and beyond in every sense, and we are incredibly grateful to have worked with her. Truly cannot recommend anyone more in SF as a buyer, you’ll be in great hands if you get to work with her!