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Ellis T.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
ReviewDan is awesome! We were so grateful to have such a knowledgeable and responsive agent in our corner for our first-time home purchase in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. From our very first meeting, Dan walked us through the intricacies of the home buying process, helping us quickly get up to speed and set expectations about the very competitive San Francisco housing market. He kept in close touch with the listing agent when making offers and always communicated quickly when negotiating on our behalf. His experience, expertise, and attentiveness made the closing process exceptionally smooth. We can't recommend Dan (and the whole team) enough for anyone buying in San Francisco!
Farzam V.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel was great to work withaEUR"knowledgeable, responsive, and always helpful throughout the entire process. He made buying our home smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Justin T.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan did a great job helping me sell a building in SF. I was out of the state during the sale process, and relied on Dan to price the property, meet SF's compliance and disclosures requirements, conduct all showings and negotiate the offers. Dan has great knowledge of the local market, and is very diligent throughout the process. Dan and his team really helped facilitate and coordinate things and took away a lot of headaches for an out-of-state seller like myself.
Michael L.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We are so grateful for Dan's help in purchasing our first home. Dan worked with us for over a year, patiently counseling us on countless properties as were homed in on exactly what we were looking for. We ultimately purchased the house that suited our needs best--and at a price that was fair, in today's very heated Bay Area housing market. Getting to that outcome was possible because Dan was always available to talk and was an excellent sounding board. During site visits, he was able to quickly give us a sense of what potential a property had (or didn't have) for modification. Helpfully, Dan works with a team, so it was always possible to get in to see a property on a schedule that worked with us (two working parents), but of course we visited many property with Dan himself. And when it came time to make an offer, Dan had done everything he could to get information from the selling agent that could help us make sure our offer stood out--or help us modify our offer if necessary during an afternoon of negotiation. I can't recommend Dan enough.
Levingesundheit
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We are so grateful for Dan's help in purchasing our first home. Dan worked with us for over a year, patiently counseling us on countless properties as were homed in on exactly what we were looking for. We ultimately purchased the house that suited our needs best--and at a price that was fair, in today's very heated Bay Area housing market. Getting to that outcome was possible because Dan was always available to talk and was an excellent sounding board. During site visits, he was able to quickly give us a sense of what potential a property had (or didn't have) for modification. Helpfully, Dan works with a team, so it was always possible to get in to see a property on a schedule that worked with us (two working parents), but of course we visited many property with Dan himself. And when it came time to make an offer, Dan had done everything he could to get information from the selling agent that could help us make sure our offer stood out--or help us modify our offer if necessary during an afternoon of negotiation. I can't recommend Dan enough.
Allen E.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Working with Dan (and his team) was a genuine pleasure. When our existing landlord had doubled our rent, we suddenly found ourselves as first time home buyers thrust into a very competitive market with a very ambitious timeline. We reached out into our friend network and Dan's name was the one name that was enthusiastically offered. We realized that there were a small number of properties in San Francisco that met our requirements (2bd, 2ba, >1000 sq ft, close to downtown). We started doing our own homework, was looking around, going to open houses, and quickly came to realize that we were in a very competitive market and that there were a lot of people chasing a small number of properties that met our criteria. We then found our dream home that met all of our criteria and we saw that they were going to have an open house the following Saturday. Assuming the property had no surprises, we were very concerned that getting into a competitive bid situation. As it turns out, Dan knew the listing agent, quickly did his research and discovered that it was an east coast seller that was highly motivated to sell fast. The property had a complex history and he quickly discovered the back story on the condo and gave us solid information so that we could perform our own risk assessment. He got us the keys that night to see the condo (which we fell in love with), and used his experience with negotiation to get us the property at list and the seller's signature before the open house even happened. He (and his team) walked us through every step in the process and was in constant communication. He and his team worked professionally and efficient with the lender, the escrow agent, etc. to get us to closing a month later. We've moved in now, are unpacked, and every day are delighted to wake up in our beautiful, roomy condo in a safe yet vibrant neighborhood confident in the knowledge that there's no landlord now that can increase our rent. :) We are so present to the value of working with a seasoned real estate agent with deep industry knowledge, connections, with a solid team to back him up. Everything else we were looking at felt like a compromise that would leave us wishing for more. I am confident to say that if we had gone with a less experienced and connected real estate agent, we would not have been able to get everything we wanted at a price we could afford.
Abellison
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Working with Dan (and his team) was a genuine pleasure. When our existing landlord had doubled our rent, we suddenly found ourselves as first time home buyers thrust into a very competitive market with a very ambitious timeline. We reached out into our friend network and Dan's name was the one name that was enthusiastically offered. We realized that there were a small number of properties in San Francisco that met our requirements (2bd, 2ba, >1000 sq ft, close to downtown). We started doing our own homework, was looking around, going to open houses, and quickly came to realize that we were in a very competitive market and that there were a lot of people chasing a small number of properties that met our criteria. We then found our dream home that met all of our criteria and we saw that they were going to have an open house the following Saturday. Assuming the property had no surprises, we were very concerned that getting into a competitive bid situation. As it turns out, Dan knew the listing agent, quickly did his research and discovered that it was an east coast seller that was highly motivated to sell fast. The property had a complex history and he quickly discovered the back story on the condo and gave us solid information so that we could perform our own risk assessment. He got us the keys that night to see the condo (which we fell in love with), and used his experience with negotiation to get us the property at list and the seller's signature before the open house even happened. He (and his team) walked us through every step in the process and was in constant communication. He and his team worked professionally and efficient with the lender, the escrow agent, etc. to get us to closing a month later. We've moved in now, are unpacked, and every day are delighted to wake up in our beautiful, roomy condo in a safe yet vibrant neighborhood confident in the knowledge that there's no landlord now that can increase our rent. :) We are so present to the value of working with a seasoned real estate agent with deep industry knowledge, connections, with a solid team to back him up. Everything else we were looking at felt like a compromise that would leave us wishing for more. I am confident to say that if we had gone with a less experienced and connected real estate agent, we would not have been able to get everything we wanted at a price we could afford.
John G.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Working with Dan Risman Jones of Ascend Real Estate was an incredible experience for selling this home in Pacifica. Dan expertly managed a comprehensive pre-sales renovation that included everything from asbestos removal and refinishing hardwood floors to a complete kitchen overhaul with state-of-the-art appliances and a stunning backsplash. His strategic vision paid off immensely, as we sold the house for $1,538,000aEUR"a massive increase over the $1,100,000 "as-is" value. We are so grateful for Dans dedication and the amazing results he delivered. We highly recommend Dan to anyone looking to maximize their homes value and sell for more!
Dbrignoni
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was amazing to work with! He and Vanessa were instrumental in selling our Mission loft. We were juggling an out-of-state move at the same time, and Dans expertise really helped lower our stress levels. He is a wealth of knowledge and his deep understanding of the SF market was invaluable. He was always responsive and patient, answering every question we had. We felt supported every step of the way and would happily work with him again.
Neil A.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan helped us sell our property in the mission, it turned into a longer process that we'd hoped but Dan helped us get through it. They were able to help with contractor referrals, deal with leaks, neighbor issues, plumbing issues. Dan and his team went above and beyond to get it done!
Aude H.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review After having Dan help us buy our first apartment in 2014, we had the pleasure of working again with him to sell it in December 2025. We were no longer living in San Francisco and it was incredibly valuable to have Dan and his team take care of everything to get the apartment ready to sell incredibly quickly. The apartment was on the market for a couple of days, we got multiple competitive offers and Dan provided clear and transparent communication throughout. We would definitely work with him again.
Arkadiyt1987
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We wouldn't have gotten our home if not for Dan - he's super knowledgeable about the market, very responsive, and knows how to craft a winning offer. Highly recommend!
Michaelstern93
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We worked with Dan to buy our first home and couldn't have asked for a better agent. He gave us a great rundown of the current market and feedback on our target neighborhoods and price range. He was an amazing resource as we started to look at listings. San Francisco sellers tend to wildly underprice listings and Dan was able to give us good info on what a competitive offer would be for anything we asked about. Going to open houses with Dan was really useful too, he could see positives and negatives about houses that we wouldn't know and could give us estimates of work we would want to or need to do for the house. When we found a home that we really loved, Dan's reputation as an agent was critical to us getting our offer in and accepted. We wouldn't have been able to get our home without him!
User1778408
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan and Vanessa did a fantastic job in making recommendations to enhance the resale value of the house. Dan and his team coordinating all repair and enhancement work thus maximizing the sale price . Their efforts took all the headaches out of the sale process. Dan and his team are definitely God sends!!
Todd N.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan and his team made the process of selling our house less stressful. He is responsive and follow through with what we need. We would highly recommend Dan and his team.
Bingyan S.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review As first time buyers, Dan was extremely helpful in guiding us through the current state of the market, what to look for when viewing properties for sale, and creating competitive offers. I learned so much walking through properties with him, as he was knowledgeable not just on the historical context of when certain homes were built and the resulting architectural styles and layouts, but also experienced in renovations and gave ideas about how to potentially redesign the space. Furthermore Dan also gave us recommendations for other services and people that turned out great. He's warm and enthusiastic and I feel like quickly understood what was important for us in a property.
Tyler H.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan, Angel, and the whole team were amazing throughout the entire process of both buying and selling. I cant recommend him and his wonderful team enough! My house sold for way more than I was expecting, and a big part of that is due to Dan and his expert advice.
Jennifer
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan did a fantastic job helping us throughout this process as new home buyers, including the nuances of our particular mortgage program. Very happy with the result!
Ncvye4
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan is simply amazing. His knowledge and expertise regarding the San Francisco market was invaluable. He was always accessible and responsive. He went above and beyond to assist us in selling our property. As non-local sellers, he helped us navigate the unique aspects of San Francisco's real estate market, and he personally assisted us with coordinating renovations, staging, and other miscellaneous tasks. I would definitely work with Dan again!
Jerry W.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan did a fantastic job working with us each step of the way. Although this condo was our first home purchase, Dan was able to make the process quite smooth, answering our questions in a timely manner, negotiating with the seller's agent, working with the lender, and providing excellent recommendations all around. Thanks Dan!
Drkpfoley
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review My wife and I met Dan at the first open house we ever visited. He was warm and easy to communicate with right from the beginning. Even though we were early in our search and far from making a purchase, he invested his time and energy in sharing with us his vast knowledge of the Bay area housing market. He never pressured us to move faster. It took us just over a year of searching to finally be ready to bid on a house. Over that time, Dan would meet with us to discuss the real estate landscape and to help us choose neighborhoods that would fit both our desires and our budget. He was readily available to answer our questions in a timely manner and was very patient with us as we learned what exactly we wanted in a home. When it became time to seriously find a house, Dans expertise really shined. Dan helped us to home in on the neighborhood we wanted and his uncanny ability to pinpoint the market value of a property made it easier to find the listings for which we could be competitive. He never pushed us to settle for a property that we were not in love with. We were able to find our new home and we couldnt be happier with our purchase. Even after our purchase, Dan remained committed to helping us settle in our new home. This included recommending professionals to hire for home improvement projects aEUR" all of which were excellent contractors. We cannot overstate how wonderful it was to work with Dan. He is an amazing real estate agent, but also an amazing person.
Peter Y.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan did an excellent job listening to our criteria for a dream home. He was able to quickly guide us toward properties that exceeded our expectations and met our budget. In addition to his professionalism, responsiveness, and organization, Dan brought a warm and personable presence to our interactions that made the home search process more enjoyable. Dan was also able to leverage his knowledge and communication skills to help us through a competitive bidding process. We highly recommend working with Dan and his team!
Calvingmlum
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan, and his team, especially Vanessa, were so helpful in selling our 3 unit building in Nob Hill, that has been in the family for 3 generations! They helped with so much of the preparation to get this turn of the century building in shape for the sale! They sourced so many vendors, which we needed to prep this property, and got things done! Dan's astute knowledge of the evolving market place allowed the property to be sold in an efficient amount of time! We were very pleased with him and would highly recommend him!!!!!
Jic318
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan did an excellent job assisting us with the purchase of our condo in the Mission Dolores neighborhood. We recently moved from NYC to San Francisco and he was very helpful in introducing us to the various neighborhoods of the city and filling us in on the market trends. Dan was also extremely thorough in reading and explaining the disclosures, which was a great comfort for us as first-time home buyers. Most importantly, we felt like we had a sincere advocate in our corner from the beginning of the search to our final closing date. We cant recommend him enough!
Mmteahua
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review It's my second time working with Dan, and the experience has been consistently amazing. Dan is incredibly responsive aEUR" whenever I have a question or need suggestions, he always provides detailed responses promptly. His dedication to ensuring clear and timely communication is unmatched. Dan is also exceptionally resourceful. He helped us gather information on various aspects, including construction, neighborhood details, and future planning. His extensive knowledge and connections in the industry proved invaluable. Moreover, Dan offers objective assessments and opinions, yet he always respects his clients' positions and works within the constraints they provide, ensuring that their preferences and needs are prioritized. Beyond his professional capabilities, Dan has become a friend. He genuinely cares about his clients and always offers help whenever needed. Whether it's a small inquiry or a significant concern, Dan is there to assist. I highly recommend Dan for anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive real estate agent.
Saran C.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review I had a great experience working with Dan to buy a vacation home in Sonoma. He was knowledgeable and responsive throughout the process and attuned to my specific needs and preferences. He also really helped with advice and input on the areas I knew little about like renovation estimates and what disclosure issues to worry about vs. not. I plan to continue to work with Dan for any future real estate transactions in the Bay Area.
Laura T.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was amazing to work with! He is a wealth of knowledge and his insights were invaluable and critical for our decision making process. Dan is always available and responsive. Everytime we had a question, and as first time home buyers we had MANY, he had an answer. He listened to our needs, supported us during stressful times and always had our backs. We would happily work with him again and we are immensely grateful for his help getting our very first home. Thank you so much, Dan!
JosephLagace
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review I would highly recommend working with Dan to others. Dan helped us sell a property recently and checked all the right boxes: - He was responsive and a clear communicator, demonstrating knowledge of local sales comps and market trends - He gave honest and helpful advice on what the property needed (or didn't need) and set the right expectations for the process - When the title company came under a cyber attack on the original escrow close date, he researched alternative paths forward and was proactive in keeping the buyer-side and sell-side aligned until the title company recovered Thanks for being a dependable professional to work with, Dan
Sami B.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review I have enjoyed working with Dan on my first real estate project. Dan provided me with valuable insights to guide my search and worked with me on submitting the winning offer. Dan was very proactive and very responsive through out the process. He has a very good knowledge of the market in the bay area. He was patient with me at the same time when it was time to submit an offer he made himself available to move quickly and submit the offer on time. I would not have won my bid on my house without his insightful recommendations and knowledge of the market. I highly recommend him for your real estate project. Whether you already know what you are looking for or have just started your search, Dan will be supporting you along your journey and will help you land the house you want. Its really great working with Dan and I will be working with him on renting out the second unit.
Zuser20161029004021785
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We loved working with Dan! He is very knowledgeable of the city and the real estate environment. He was able to guide us rigorously through the purchase of our home in Potrero Hill and we cannot recommend him enough! He is very friendly, kind and attentive, and very easy to get a hold of. He thinks of your project as his own and makes himself available for you. I appreciate that he gives you facts and if he doesn't know something, he doesn't make things up, but instead, looks for the answer. Highly recommend working with Dan for your real estate search!
Ajaichari
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was recommended to me by a friend and is a fantastic broker and human being. He is knowledgeable about the market, geography, structures, and even complex loan requirements. He also is kind, thoughtful, and patient person. A true gem.
James W.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We had the opportunity to work with Dan and our experience has been very positive. It is very reassuring to go through the process with someone possessing such deep knowledge of the SF market, which is obviously a very tough one. He and his coworker handled the prep of the sale like a well-oiled machine. He even managed to pull off a feat that I did not think was possible at the time. It was related to something in the house the city citied as a violation literally a few days before the listing was scheduled to go live. Dan was able to round up an experienced contractor to get it sorted out and close out the permit file with the city building inspector. At the end, the first open house went ahead as scheduled. We would not hesitate to recommend Dan to anyone.
Christina K.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel works hard for you. He's always super responsive, has a good sense of the market and is a valuable knowledge base to discuss strategy with. Highly recommend!
Luis V.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel was, more than anything else, patient. Our buying journey took... probably two years? Maybe three? I'm sure there were several times where he could have said aEURoethese people are not serious, I will ignore themaEUR?. And yet, he did not! And then when we actually found our dream place, he was entirely and completely on the ballaEUR"responsive, helpful, clarifying, everything we could have wanted, even during some late nights and in a weirdly complicated financial situation. Were very glad we met Daniel and would happily recommend him.
Andy M.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel Risman-Jones was fantastic. After we told him what we were looking for, he kept us apprised of the various properties that ticked our boxes in the neighborhood we wanted and scheduled tours. When it was time to make a bid, he was explained the process, made sure we had all the documents signed, and went over the all the disclosures and flagged anything concerning for us, and guided us through the entire escrow contract process. Definitely would recommend.
Callmejurgen
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We met Daniel through friends. When my wife & I were trying to decide whether to sell or rent our flat in San Francisco we reached out to Daniel & Ascend Realty. Daniel showed up with an impressively detailed prospectus that helped us to understand that selling was the more viable alternative for us ... & there was no question that Daniel & Ascend Realty would manage that transaction for my wife & I. It was not an ideal time to be selling, unfortunately. The Coronavirus broke just about the time we moved out & quarantine orders complicated & delayed the process, but Daniel kept things rolling forward & found us a buyer - much to our delight & relief. Through it all he was kind, patient, cool & collected while I was a bit grumpy, impatient, stressed & anxious ... but there was never any doubt that Daniel had it all under control.
Charliemaas1
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel helped us in our home search in San Francisco, and was so incredibly knowledgable, helpful, and patient with two first time buyers. I highly recommend working with him.
Jari S.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Daniel is a true San Francisco real estate expert, really nice to work with and he knows the local buying and selling process inside out and has a great network of relevant contacts for lenders, insurance and anything you would need and more. Daniel is also full of answers for any emerging questions and quick to get answers and solutions in front of you. He's excels in crisp, timely and clear communications and keeping everybody updated throughout the process and on schedule and we would warmly recommend him for anybody looking to buy/sell a new home in San Francisco.
Amurasaki
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Not only are Daniel and his team professional, responsive and industry experts, he a calm and steady voice during a potentially stressful home search. Daniel gave me great advice on the neighborhood and the potential for home investment growth. And on top of it all, I was able to purchase a home I did not think I had a chance of getting. It would not have happened without his guidance and expertise. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Ascend.
Gabriel08sf
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Working with Dan was a pleasure! We had to leave town before our condo was ready for listing. Dan and his team hired a crew to paint, replace carpeting and install light fixtures and kept us informed ...
Nerissa P.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We had a great experience working with Daniel. He knows his stuff and worked patiently with us to finally find our home in this difficult SF market. He was a pleasure to work with
Nerissa
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We had a great experience working with Daniel. He knows his stuff and worked patiently with us to finally find our home in this difficult SF market. He was a pleasure to work with
Simingwongli
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Steven and Dan are awesome! Our family recently moved back to the Bay Area after living abroad for 7 years. We wanted to buy our first home but didnt know where to start.A Enter Steven and DanaEUR"whom ...
Keith
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was a fantastic realtor for us as first-time home buyers, we cannot recommend him highly enough. After interviewing three realtor teams recommend to us by friends, we selected Dan and his partner ...
Kennytan56
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Working with Dan was a breeze - we started w a meet-up and getting our preference and whats our expectation, price range etc. He will send us off MLS listings or upcoming open houses / then ...
ScottFletcher6
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We have truly enjoyed working with Dan in our transactions. He has a lot of credibility as well as a huge amount of market knowledge. He went out ofHis way to show, and make suggestions on everything ...
Michellejthoma
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was an excellent partner for our home purchase, providing relevant, actionable information throughout the process. As first-time buyers in San Francisco, it was great to have someone with local ...
Robert F.
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review The SF market was a bear while we were looking. Most properties were going before we could even make an offer and everything well above asking costs. Daniel consistently correctly guessed the selling price of homes and knew the SF Market and legal well. In the end, Daniel helped us purchase a complicated TIC property to a great result. He helped us meet another buyer, navigate all the legal complexity, and we able to purchase a home in our ideal neighborhood for a price we could afford.
Mhesher
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review We recently bought a house in San Francisco while living in New York. I can honestly say that it probably would not have happened were it not for Daniel. He quickly understood what we were looking for and alerted us when something of interest came on the market. Using Face Time, he gave us live tours of the properties so that we could decide if it was worth flying out to see. His in depth understanding of the San Francisco market was invaluable when it came time to bid on a property and he always made us feel like we were making an intelligent, well thought out offer. Daniel found the property we ended up buying before it came on market. When the offer was accepted and construction continued, Daniel used Face Time again to show us weekly changes and help us in some construction decisions. He really went over and above.At closing, he was beside us every step of the way ensuring we understood all the paperwork, getting us documents as soon as possible and finding ways to make the process smoother and easier. Once completed, he was helpful in setting up the utilities, getting us information on the neighborhood and even emailing us about local events months after the close.Daniel is really a step above. I would highly recommend him and would definitely go with Daniel again. Thank you, Daniel!
FMichaelCurley
Review for Member: Daniel Risman-Jones
Zillow
Review Dan was a pleasure to work with from listing to closing. His approach to marketing the property was exceptional, and he was never too busy to address questions and concerns on a timely basis. He was able to get the desired results in spite of the fact that there were tenants living in the property during the sales process, and I (the seller) was living a continent away from the property. There is no question that I will use Dan as my agent if I have another property to sell.
