Best Real Estate Agents for Buyers and Sellers in Noe Valley

Agents with real Noe Valley sales and strong client reviews are the best place to start. In this directory, that includes Ali Andersen of City Real Estate, who focuses on Noe Valley buyers and holds a 5.0 Google rating, along with Greg Fulford of Sotheby's International Realty and Danielle Lazier of Vivre Real Estate, who both have dozens of Noe Valley sales on record. Interview two or three before you start writing offers.

First-time buyers usually do best with an agent who explains each step and keeps the process calm. Ali Andersen works mostly with first-time buyers and busy professionals, and her buyers write an average of 1.3 offers before going into contract. Danielle Lazier and David Cohen also list first-time buyers among their specialties.

Look for an agent who reads recent over-asking sales closely, reviews disclosures before the offer date and talks with the listing agent before you submit. Ali Andersen's buyers average 1.3 offers before going into contract. Ruth Krishnan's team and Isabelle Grotte's team have also closed many Noe Valley sales.

Most sellers start by comparing agents with a strong local sales history and a clear plan for prep, pricing and marketing. In this directory, Greg Fulford, Laura Kaufman and Brendon Kearney each have dozens of Noe Valley sales on record, and Laura Kaufman works from an office on 24th Street.

Move-up buyers need an agent who can time the condo sale against the purchase and compare family homes carefully. Ali Andersen helps buyers judge a home's layout, finishes and remodel potential before they offer. Deborah Nguyen and Brendon Kearney, who both specialize in single-family homes and condos in central San Francisco, are also worth a call.

Very. In the three months ending September 2026, Noe Valley homes sold for a median of about $2.26 million, at roughly 123% of list price, in a median of 14 days, and about 77% sold above list (Redfin). Expect multiple offers on well-priced homes.

Look for recent sales in Noe Valley itself, not just San Francisco overall, plus a track record on your side of the deal (buying or selling). Ask how they handle offer dates, pre-inspections and disclosure review, and read reviews from clients whose situation matches yours.

A buyer's agent represents you when you purchase a home: searching, touring, reviewing disclosures, writing and negotiating offers. A listing agent represents the seller: pricing, preparing and marketing the home, and negotiating with buyers. Many agents do both, but most have a side they work on more often.

Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent and transaction. Buyers now sign a written agreement with their agent before touring homes that spells out the agent's compensation, so ask about fees early and compare a few agents.

Read reviews on more than one platform, such as Google and Zillow, and focus on recent ones from buyers or sellers like you. Confirm the agent's license status on the California Department of Real Estate website (dre.ca.gov) using their name or DRE number.