“Working with Kevin on this transaction was nothing short of remarkable. As the seller with an off-market property riddled with legal hurdles like a frivolous lawsuit, lis pendens, and easement issues, I was apprehensive about finding a resolution. However, Kevin, representing the buyer, approached the situation with unparalleled professionalism and determination. Despite the complexities, Kevin facilitated a constructive dialogue between all parties involved, including the neighboring property owners. Instead of resorting to legal battles, Kevin's adept negotiation skills paved the way for a mutually beneficial agreement, surpassing all expectations. Having navigated numerous real estate transactions, I can confidently say that Kevin possesses an exceptional ability to uncover innovative solutions. To anyone seeking representation in a challenging real estate venture, I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin. His integrity, expertise, and dedication make him an invaluable asset. If the opportunity arises, I wouldn't hesitate to enlist Kevin's services again. He truly exceeded all expectations, and I cannot endorse him enough.”
“We are new to Northern California and had heard horror stories about buying a home here. Kevin and Luke helped my husband and I navigate the home buying process in Marin County with patience and care. We spent a day touring properties in different locations to get a sense of what was available and where. Before our relocation date, we received regular updates on available properties through our Compass Collection and were able to provide feedback on our likes and dislikes for each property. Kevin took the time to tour properties with us virtually, carefully pointing out pros and cons as he went. Once our home was selected, Luke and Kevin worked well together as a team to bring us to our closing date without a hitch. Thanks Kevin and Luke, Go Team Wakelin!!!”
“Luke and Kevin were incredible to work with! As a first time home buyer, I could not have picked a better team to have behind me. They were involved every step of the way and were always available to answer my questions (there were tons!). Would absolutely recommend this dream team to anyone looking to buy in the San Francisco/Greater Bay Area!”
“We are grateful to Luke Ford and Kevin Wakelin for selling our condo in a very challenging market. They were true partners in every sense of the word. At every decision point (e.g., go-to-market strategy, staging, pricing), Luke and Kevin made us feel informed about the option set and their recommended path - but they did so in a way that still made us feel empowered to ask questions from first principles, explore new options, and ultimately make the decisions. And once we made those decisions, Luke and Kevin took ownership of implementation, pulling us into the details only when our input was needed.”
“Monica was my realtor for both the sale of my condo as well as the purchase of my new home, and I cannot emphasize enough how her professionalism and thoroughness made the entire process a breeze. She took the time to understand my unique needs and preferences, and her unwavering dedication to ensuring my real estate goals were met truly set her apart from the rest. She was infinitely patient in dealing with our specific requirements, but when it came time to make an offer, she chased the sellers and made sure that we could ratify our contract as soon as possible. Monica's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering nothing but the best results were evident at every stage of the sales process. She expertly guided me through the listing process for my condo and took over the staging process. Thanks to her strategic advice, my condo sold quickly, exceeding my expectations in a market that I frankly had concerns about entering. Monica's professionalism and thoroughness are unparalleled. Her dedication to her clients' success is truly remarkable, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. If you're seeking a realtor who not only understands the SF market but also genuinely cares about your needs and goals, Monica of Team Wakelin is the person to turn to. I can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a realtor. Thank you, Monica, for making my real estate journey a smooth and successful one!”
“We always have a great experience working with Kevin and Luke! We met Kevin 10 years ago and were immediately impressed by his extensive knowledge in real estate and development, attention to detail, and upbeat communication style. Since then, we have been working with Team Wakelin and recommending them to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. Kevin and Luke are highly responsive and detail-oriented. They always listen carefully to our needs and concerns and do a fabulous job, whether presenting our house, negotiating offers, or managing the project timeline, all while offering a personalized touch catered to our unique needs. Luke did a fantastic job keeping everything on track, ensuring the property was in great shape for our open houses and was move-in ready for the buyer. Kevin and Luke are a joy to work with; we highly recommend them!”
“Kevin and Luke were the dream team to work with! They were responsive, energetic and always supportive. They are extremely well connected in SF, know the market as well as anyone, and together have decades of experience selling and buying real estate in SF. Any question we had, they had an answer! I will definitely use them again!”
“Team Wakelin really is the dream team, and I cannot say enough great things about my experience working with them! From our first phone conversation, Kevin made me feel confident and calm; Luke showed true grit and hustle, and Suzanne quietly (and flawlessly) executed logistics behind the scenes. In a matter of days, the team performed a “rescue mission” for the sale of my condo and assembled an army of resources to get the apartment in its best possible state for photography, showings, and ultimate sale. Kevin and Luke’s attention to detail, top-notch organization, and passion for their projects are all second to none. I trusted Team Wakelin implicitly, and would unequivocally recommend them!”
“Kevin and his team made this extremely stressful and time consuming process so much easier. They walked us through each step along the way and kept us on-track explaining what would happen at every stage. Their patience and kindness is greatly appreciated. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Kevin and his team again and highly recommend them.”
“Luke and Kevin were both utterly responsive and completely professional. A real pleasure to work with ... and they got results!”
“Working with Kevin and Luke was just delightful. They made the usually challenging and stressful endeavor of selling property an easy, painless, and optimistic experience. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and responsiveness inspired confidence in me from day one. They delivered insightful guidance in navigating a difficult market, simplified the most tedious and daunting bureaucratic aspects of the process, and executed strategically and efficiently throughout. I highly recommend putting your trust in this talented dream team!”
“Working with Kevin, and the rest of the team was an absolute pleasure – both on the buying and selling end. They reduced all the stresses that typically show up during the house purchasing process, and during a pandemic nonetheless. Everything was very thorough and well-researched, from the scheduling and comps to all other logistics with vendors and other problem-solving that arose. Everyone on the team showed great talent and values, and I knew I was in good hands. I am extremely happy in my new home so I do not foresee a move in my future, yet I know who I would go to if needed. I look forward to staying in touch with the team. Thank you team Wakelin!”
“Your team's steadfast determination and professional attitude in tackling the various hurdles along the way are highly commendable. Your all encompassing services from the initial consultation, to Compass Concierge's interest-free loan, to project managing the renovation, staging logistics, and all the quick problem-solving, can do attitude, exhibited by your team should be the industry benchmark for what a seller should expect from real estate professionals. I cannot thank you enough!”
“I was out of the country and wholly dependent on Kevin Wakelin and Luke Ford. Rarely are my expectations so wildly exceeded in these transactional relationships. Kevin is a pro; he understands the principle of "under-promising and over-delivering." I can't emphasize enough how critical selecting the right sales agent is. The comparative and competitive advantage happens when you power the Team's experience with the Compass Concierge service, this is where the magic occurs. We took Compass Concierge dollars and invested in much-needed upgrades. Kevin's development experience, the network of vendors, keen eye, and sense of style gave us the edge needed to move fast. Kevin and his ace Sales Partner Luke Ford went through the house with a fine tooth comb and highlighted everything that needed to be fixed, replaced, and later staged to be move-in ready and set the right mood. Everything was itemized and budgeted; they got to work immediately. We went to market on Super Bowl Sunday, and within two weeks, we were in contract for nearly $100k over asking and a new high-water mark for the building in Pandemic SOMA. I couldn't have asked for a smoother transaction and a better experience. Thank you, Team Wakelin.”
“My partner and I met Kevin at a viewing where he was acting as the seller’s agent, but after a great conversation and connection we asked if he would become our buyer’s agent right away as we embarked on our condo hunt! Kevin was responsive, friendly, positive, and direct throughout the process. We appreciated all of these qualities and it made what started as a daunting experience (first time buyers) a lot smoother and more efficient. He provided advice on what properties would meet our needs, and helped connect us with some great financial counterparties. He has excellent experience with the SF market and this showed not only with his guidance, but also by the fact that whenever we went to view properties the sellers’ agent would be pleased to hear that we were working with Kevin and we were often told that “we were in good hands”. We will both miss chatting to Kevin, and cannot recommend him and his team more. We hope we can work with you again, Team Wakelin!”
“Working with Kevin and Luke was one of the best decisions I've made as a homeowner. From the start, Kevin and Luke listened to our objectives and laid out very well-thought out options for every facet of the sale process including prep work, marketing and listing timing, and pricing. At every decision I felt reassured that all my options were considered and that we were fully prepared for the choices. In a volatile environment, Kevin and Luke were able to navigate through the market noise, study and learn from local activity, and find ways to uniquely position our property to maximize the value it deserves.”
“We felt so lucky to work with Denise and Kevin on the purchase of our Noe Valley home! As first time home-buyers, the entire process was completely foreign to us; Kevin and Denise made us feel knowledge and confident in our decisions, guiding us every step of the way. From setting us up with an architect to meet at various properties to late-evening calls to get an offer in, they went above and beyond. We can't wait to work with them again in the future!”
“Kevin is the best realtor in San Francisco. He is knowledgeable, creative, and extremely hard working. Apart from it being a joy to work with Kevin, he delivers results. We have bought and sold with him and will not use anyone else in the Bay Area.”
“I could not give a higher recommendation. Our house sat on the market for months listed with another agent. Then Kevin and Denise came in like a Cinderella story and knew exactly what to do — and fast. Within a few days back on the market we sold and closed — we were ecstatic with the sale price and process. The three things that made this the best experience: 1. Professionalism/knowledge: knew exactly what to do to the house to get the most amount for the sale, and knew the market well (how to price and drive buzz/lots of interest) 2. Attention to detail without the headache: the team made the process as easy as possible — managing it all from updates to paperwork to communications — it was so smooth and painless 3. Empathy: the team always heard us/did not dismiss us, valued our voice and the hard process we had gone through before, and I truly felt they were highly invested in us and an awesome outcome.”
“Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and savvy about San Francisco real estate. These skills, combined with his expertise & professionalism, made working with him a fantastic experience for my wife and myself. We are extremely pleased with our results and would recommend him to anyone.”
“After over 20 years in my place I knew it was time to move, but what a job! Kevin helped clean out the clutter, fix up the decor, and then produced a sale in a week. He is a wizard at logistics and helped me deal with every detail. I highly recommend him and would use his services again.Talent is the best word to describe everything he does and his team makes it all happen at lightning speed.”
“We were extremely lucky to have Kevin as our agent while we were looking for a home in the outer sunset. We didn't know him when we asked him to be our agent. We were so thrilled to immediately see how diligent and passionate he is with his work. He is so responsive and devoted, it almost feels like you're his only client (which, of course, is not the case). He is great with list agents. His intelligence and knowledge are vast. He has contracting experience and experience in a broad range of housing-related fields, so he knows how to look at a house and tell you honestly what you're getting into. Lastly, he was great to be around and made the process (which can be long and grueling) fun and pleasant. We ended up with a dream home in our ideal location and found a great deal with a motivated seller. It was a listing that I would have otherwise overlooked. Now we are settling in and so happy. Thanks Kevin!”
“It was truly a pleasure working with the Kevin Wakelin team in the purchase of our new home. Specifically, Denise, who really helped us throughout our buying process. As challenging as it has been to look at and find homes during COVID, Denise and the team listened to what we were looking for, accommodated showing times, and advocated on our behalf during offer time. It was also great to have the experience of the whole team. Especially when we needed guidance from Kevin and his expertise. I would happily recommend the Kevin Wakelin team to anyone I know looking for a new home and when I am ready for my next home I will be going back to them.”
“We hired Kevin to help us with a challenging sale of 3 TIC's during the height of COVID. Kevin's response to the pandemic was pragmatic and proactive. He did an amazing job of exposing the property and soliciting interest and offers. Kevin worked harder on this deal than any reasonable person could have expected. He was on-site and engaged for every tour, open, and vendor appointment. Kevin's guiding of each transaction was masterful. He was able to identify and address issues before they became problematic. I honestly can't say enough about Kevins work ethic, his commitment to us as clients, and just how incredible he is in general. I don't think that there is a single other agent in the city who could have done a better job than Kevin did. I will definitely work with him in the future and have no hesitation in recommending him.”
“Kevin and his team were attentive, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. This is the second time we used Kevin as he was our buyer broker 6 years ago when we acquired this Victorian condo unit. Kevin and Luke make clients feel important and go to great lengths to explain disclosures and the entire process in a helpful, plain spoken manner. Kevin’s construction background is particularly helpful when assessing reports about the condition of the property and his team mentoring and morale is evident.”
“Kevin is an excellent realtor; he came highly recommended from friends who just purchased their first home. From our first meeting with him, we knew he was the right person for us. Kevin has vast experiences both as realtor and developer. His worldly experiences enabled him to communicate with us effectively as my partner and I come from different backgrounds and we had different ways of expressing our desires. He was able to pinpoint what would be a good fit for us. In this hot housing market, we found our home within the second week of meeting Kevin and closed 21 days after. Without Kevin, we would have been lost. He served as a tremendous resource connecting us to the right bankers, inspection, attorney, and mortgage officers. I don’t know how he does it but Kevin sure does it all. He is extremely responsive and an exceptional communicator that made the transaction as smooth as possible with the listing agent. In the future when we purchase our next home, we would not bat an eye to choose him as a listing agent and also as a buying agent.”
“Kevin was very responsive, that's his biggest strength! He was able to help us with all our questions as first time buyers and help us to find the best fitting properties. In a hot market like San Francisco, we knew there was little in our price range, but Kevin really nailed it! We love our house and would have never found it without his expertise. He also showed us many other places and gave us a lot to think about before we made our decision. I would recommend him particularly for young couples with a clear vision for what they can and cannot do financially, but who are open to lots of choices within those constraints.... Thanks Kevin!”
“Hi Kevin ~ No matter what the result is, you are great. You not only give us professional guidance, but also thoughtfulness like a close friend. You understand we want a good property at a "reasonable" price, which I know is pretty hard in the current market.”
“Kevin, we are funded and it is set to record early afternoon. Thank you for being such an Awesome Professional during the whole transaction brother, I have to tell you, YOU are one of the best listing agents I have ever worked with from SF, you are the Exception not the Norm, Appreciate your communication and attitude Kevin! Continued Success To you!”
“Being an out of town seller of a former residence in Nob Hill, I needed someone I could trust who would take the reins and drive the entire sales process. From day one, Kevin demonstrated great knowledge and market insights that he was the right person. With my unit being a very small one bedroom, he implemented his vision to highlight all the positive attributes and created an effective marketing strategy around this. He communicated effectively throughout the entire process and coordinated third party vendors & tradespeople, which would have been nearly impossible for me being out of town. I couldn't be any happier with the result - under contract in 1 month for nearly 4% over asking!”
“Kevin is phenomenal! My wife and I recently decided to sell our pied-a-terre in San Francisco but our HOA was involved in a lawsuit. We contacted several realtors who told us not to bother until the litigation was resolved. Thankfully we found Kevin, who had no problem taking us on. He was immediately bursting with enthusiasm and great ideas about how to stage and market the unit. He clearly loves what he does and is amazingly generous with his time and knowledge, day or night. In spite of the litigation our small unit sold for $1,782 per square foot, before even hitting the MLS! I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“I cannot recommend Kevin Wakelin highly enough! He was amazingly helpful in every step of the way while selling my house in the Castro. Not only did he help me make the right decisions to get the highest and best value for my home, but he helped with the tough emotional moments that can come during a big life event like this. His track record speak to his knowledge and skill in the real estate world, but he's also a really good person and lovely to be around for those big life moments. Hire him! You will not regret it.”
“Kevin is an amazing listener and he was able to find me the exact property I described, with literally every box on my wishlist checked! I didn't think such a place existed in San Francisco but he found it! He reduced the stress I felt as a first time buyer by talking sensibly when I felt anxious. He could tell right away if I liked or didn't like a property and saved us both a lot of time. I'm delighted with my new home and the whole process went smoothly. Thank you, Kevin!”
“Dear Kevin - Thank you for taking such unbelievable care of me during the offer, escrow, and -- who are we kidding -- post-purchase steps. You are one of the rare professionals who not only advises your clients on the facts and options, but helps make decisions, puts himself on the front lines, and supplies gallons of his own elbow grease. TY!”
“Relocating here from Europe, I never thought I would be able to secure a home here in San Francisco's super competitive market. Then I was introduced to Kevin by a close friend of mine who recently purchased a home with the assistance and guidance of Kevin. Right from the start, Kevin projected a very professional attitude and extreme passion about his field of work, which is a great attribute. Kevin took the time to show me various available homes within areas I've showed interest in residing in. He pointed out both the pros and cons of the homes I visited and was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods we've visited which impressed me. Some realtors have a reputation of being money motivated but Kevin is one of a rare breed. Kevin is passionate about his career and his clients and wants the best for them. Kevin gave me all the knowledge and tools I needed to prepare myself for becoming a first-time homebuyer. I was very nervous about the whole house hunting process, but Kevin gave me the assurance and instilled confidence in me that everything would work out just fine… and he was absolutely right! I am proud to say that very recently I've become the proud owner of a beautiful home in a desirable sunny area of San Francisco. I would've never imagined living in this home but somehow Kevin worked his magic and made it all possible. I am so grateful to have been introduced to Kevin. He catered to my every need and walked me through the entire process patiently, answered all my questions, going above and beyond to relieve me of my anxiety being a first-time buyer. I am absolutely satisfied with the services that Kevin has provided to me. As previously stated, Kevin is of a rare breed of realtors who shows passion for his work and truly cares about his clients needs. His personality is both professional and colorful, and I’m sure that anyone who works with him will be pleased with his services. Thank you Kevin for making one of my dreams come true!”
“Kevin is amazing and because he is often understated - let me tell you what he might not... When I sold my primary home in SF, Kevin worked incredible magic. It was a “special” house with a small footprint that was both quirky and unique. Kevin not only had the vision of how to stage the house with a mixture of things to keep and what to bring in, he worked his deep pool of contractors to come and fix up the house in a surprisingly timely manner as well as being cost effective, considering the hot market. I could barely get a contractor to even call me back and he had a team of folks working within a few days. He navigated the market well and entered the multiple counter-offer situation with care and thoughtfulness with the buyers, while also driving up the price to where my expectations were surpassed. I also have also since worked with Kevin on investment properties where he not only identified properties that he felt could cash flow solidly but had a lot a appreciation potential. And he did that in spades! I have sold 3 properties with him over the last 8 years and his skillful management of tenants, improvements to the property, and timing of sales lead to very rewarding results. Again his care and thoughtfulness for all the parties involved made for win-win-win situations all around. Kevin is a gift that I am blessed to have in my life and there is a good reason his clients use him over and over and over. Depth of experience. Clear communication. Hyper responsible. A deep pleasure to work with. You really can’t go wrong with Kevin.”
“Monica and Team Wakelin were always on the ball, communicated and checked in, without being pushy, and always had answers, advice and in the end, contractors waiting to go upon closing. I could not recommend her and the Team more!”
