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Nsemansk
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
ReviewAs a first time homebuyer, the entire search and purchase process was quite daunting, especially during the height of the pandemic. Working with Aaron made this experience simple, productive, and transparent. From touring locations on a flexible schedule, to wading through volumes of legal paperwork, Aaron helped me every step of the way. When we closed escrow, he even had one of his team members hand-deliver the keys as soon as they were ready. Aaron is incredibly friendly and professional, and I would recommend him and the Bellings Brothers team to anyone.
Hheistand
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review The Bellings Brothers helped us purchase a perfect first home for our growing family in an SF neighborhood--Noe Valley--that we never thought we'd be able to afford! Aaron was super personable, happy to work within our constraints (we received downpayment assistance from Landed), and very clear about what we could expect from the process. He was our strongest advocate the whole way and made the process surprisingly easy!
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Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review It took me ~4 years of casually looking, 6 months of very serious looking with the Bellings Brothers. When you're looking for a home, you never want to feel pressured or like a bother for your preferences. Aaron Bellings was ALWAYS available, never frustrated, always patient even when I changed my mind 100 times! I felt like his only client...except for when I toured with him and realized he had sold a home on nearly every street! He has a great professional attitude, amazing connections in the area, and a wealth of knowledge for you to lean on. Highly, highly recommend Aaron for anyone looking to buy in the Bay Area.
Aaron S.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We just sold our home is San Francisco with the Bellings Team, they did an amazing job. Knowledgable, personal and professional throughout the process, super satisfied with the result. Would definitely use them in the future if we decide to buy in the city again.
Amylizsnyder
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My husband and I sold our home remotely during COVID this past fall. We were so happy that we selected Michael and Aaron as our agents. They did a wonderful job of handling every part of the process - from strategizing about sale preparation and the ROI of home upgrades to project management of quotes, contractors and all moving pieces. Overall, we were very happy with how smoothly the sale process went, especially during such an unprecedented, difficult time.
Sumita B.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We bought our recent condo in San Francisco in collaborating with Michael. It was a trustworthy experience wherein he understood all our requirements and provided extremely helpful insights as a SF native. Given the uncertainty of the real estate market this year due to COVID, Michael was able to provide the assurance and confidence of this market and authentic value of condo prices in the city. Once we narrowed the condo we liked, he negotiated rigorously, multiple times, to help secure the deal while carefully managing our needs and sellers' price variability. He truly kept our interests in mind at every phase of the negotiation. My husband and I would recommend Belling Brothers and would love to work with them again whenever we move next.
Rexie J.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My partner and I can't say enough great things about working with Aaron to find our home! We met Aaron & Michael a few years ago when we casually went to an open house they were hosting at a beautiful home in the Castro that I learned about after following them on instagram. Enter 2020. We had been SIP and my partner working from home in a small 1 bedroom for 7 months. It was stressful, but the good that came from it was that HE finally realized a need for change. We had been talking about moving to a bigger apartment but upon realizing that rents in SF (even though negotiable right now) were still the amount of a mortgage, we decided to contact Bellings Brothers and take the leap. From the beginning, Aaron listened to what our needs were and deciphered what was really important to us. He also had great references for loan officers and we talked to a couple before deciding and getting locked in at a great rate low rate, fixed mortgage. We enjoyed getting updates daily with new listings and how responsive Aaron was when we saw homes we liked. 2020 was a weird year, as y'all know, but we loved seeing the virtual tours online before viewing in person. When we saw places in person, Aaron was diligent in getting things signed and working with other agents to get us in as quickly as possible. As first time home buyers (in San Francisco), we had A LOT of questions. We also attended some of the virtual real estate information zoom talks that he and Michael put together. Aaron was so patient and extremely knowledgeable. We appreciated all his insight and foresight about the market here in SF and pushed us to think outside our comfort zone. With the market being so strong, we didn't realize just how quickly NICE places were selling, until we lost out on our first 'attempt' at a bid. Aaron knew and warned us but we took too long to put our offer together. We learned our lesson and when we saw our home, we knew we couldn't wait. First to view our condo, we submitted our offer that night. We were so thankful; Aaron did a great job negotiating for us with the sellers/listing agent and walking us through all the steps we needed to complete in order to make home ownership a reality. Like me, Aaron is a night owl, so I appreciated his late night text communication that gave me all the info to pass to my partner in the morning to get everything in order. We also appreciated his 'to do list' once we were in escrow. We knew what to expect and when. Once in escrow, it seemed like forever but was a quick 25 day close. After that, we were moving in the day after closing and key hand off. We've been in our condo for just over a month now and are truly LOVING the 'extra' space and storage as well as our new neighborhood, condo association and amenities. We've even welcomed a new family member, our kitten Archie, now that we have 'so much space'.
Maansi
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review 2020 was a weird year and despite the uncertainty, we noticed many people around the Bay Area buying homes to upgrade their personal work spaces while we were sheltering in place. My husband and I fell into this camp. This was the year, we decided, that we were going to take the plunge and become first time homeowners, in the Bay Area no less. I got the Bellings Brothers' names from a college friend of mine, and reached out to Aaron to dive into this extremely daunting process. From the very first conversation we had with him, Aaron put us at ease and assured us he would be there for us every step of the way. I approached our relationship with a bit of healthy skepticism, assuming all realtors make that promise initially. But Aaron absolutely, 100% delivered on his promise.Maybe it was because we had heard so many horror stories of house-hunting in San Francisco, maybe it was because my parents were going through a similar house-hunting process on the other side of the country and it was (honestly) a bit of a nightmare - but I was nervous that buying a house would be an extremely time consuming, harrowing task. Well it did take us a bit of time, but it was ridiculously painless because Aaron walked us through it every step of the way. A few examples of things that went great:-The first time we absolutely loved a house, Aaron was honest with us about the fact that the bid we were considering may not be competitive enough to seal the deal, but he encouraged us to go through with the offer anyways so that we could get familiar with the process (pre-approval, reading disclosures, signing the offer documentation, drafting an personal intro letter, etc). That first time was super nerve-wracking, but having Aaron walk us through the whole process helped us learn the ropes, even though we didn't end up getting the place.-As first time home-buyers, we had a lot of questions (especially since we were trying to buy during a pandemic). We wanted Aaron's opinion on everything, from working with lenders to how we should think through inspections, to how contingencies work. He always took great care in answering all our questions in great detail. I appreciated his patience and willingness to walk us through the basics. -Aaron was very proactive about sending us listings. Many were misses, but he took all feedback seriously, factored it in, and kept sending us more listings until we found the one we loved.-I think I always imagined that a realtor's job was done once they got an offer accepted for you, but after we got the offer accepted was when Aaron actually stepped up his game even more (didn't think it was possible...). In the days after our offer was accepted, there were a LOT of parties that needed coordinating with, a lot of documents to sign, and a lot of dates to keep up with. Aaron program managed the WHOLE thing and came in so so clutch for us. He was on top of all email correspondences, he followed up when we didn't hear back from someone, he kept us on track to meet all deadlines, he gave us clear next steps so we knew exactly what would be expected of us. This was probably the most value he added aside from getting us the actual dream home.-Last but not least - they say they treat you like family, and I do genuinely feel that they did that. From keeping in touch with us after the offer, to checking in on us after we moved, Aaron has made time for us, and we genuinely appreciate it.Things that could have gone better - -Wish we weren't in a pandemic :)-Sometimes Aaron would send us properties that were a bit over our price value, which could be frustrating because the places were AWESOME but simply more than what we wanted to spend. He was always super receptive to feedback and willing to adjust the searches, so I don't really even see this as a negative, more of him just testing out the waters with us.-That's really it.I would highly highly highly recommend these guys to any of my friends, especially first-time homebuyers.
Kaitbruno
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review These guys are the best! We've known Michael and Aaron since we moved to San Francisco, and when it came time to buy our first home, we knew we could trust these two SF natives. We worked with Michael during the search and appreciated his honesty, responsiveness, and effort to keep our best interests in mind. At one point there was uncertainty around meeting the closing timeline and the Bellings team pushed everyone to get it done in time and even got us a credit on the purchase price. In the end, we were able to buy a house that fitted all our needs in our favorite neighborhood. Towards the end of the sale, Aaron swooped in and helped answer a lot of questions that we had about the next steps after the purchase and made remodeling suggestions and great vendor recommendations. You will not regret your decision to hire these two. We can't recommend them enough!!!
Nadia R.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We worked with Michael to buy our home in San Francisco, and could not be happier with our choice. As this was our first home, he was very patient and worked with us for months as we figured out what we wanted. We had so many questions, and he always responded quickly and was more than willing to hop on a call to discuss any details.From the beginning, he listened to our preferences, and showed us good options. He gave great advice, and when the time came, he really negotiated on our behalf. Michael also has great recommendations for people to help with all things home-related. Even after the sale was completed, Michael has remained super responsive and helpful. Anyone looking to buy a home, especially during this bizarre COVID-time, should reach out and meet with Michael and his bother Aaron. They know this business, and are so patient at bringing you along.
LaurenFriedman9
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We just bought our first house in San Francisco! During a pandemic, no less. And the Bellings Brothers made it happen. Aaron and Michael were an absolute dream to work with. Not only are they just plain good people, they know what theyre talking about. They completely understands the ins and outs of the San Francisco market (even in strange COVID times). After just a few house tours with Aaron, he truly got what we were looking for. We ended up looking at less than a dozen homes, falling in love with one, putting in an offer, and getting it! (We texted Aaron, aEURoeYou have to get us this house.aEUR? And he did!)Good people surround themselves with other good people - they have someone for everything (lenders, floor people, garage door people, handyman, etc. etc.), and their recommendations are spot on. As first-time homebuyers, we had *a lot* of questions. Aaron was (and still is!) endlessly patient with us, answering every question we had along the way. His imagination is huge when it comes to renovation opportunities and truly seeing the best in every place. aEURoeTheres no bad property, only a bad price.aEUR? We also appreciated his total honesty and transparency throughout the process - we never felt like we were being sold to. The Bellings Brothers were partners throughout the whole process and I know they will continue being fantastic partners for years to come.
MichaelMiao6
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael Bellings helped my girlfriend and I purchase our first home in San Francisco. We are both first-time homebuyers in SF and are completely new to the home buying process. I'm not exaggerating when I say we could not have done it without Michaels guidance. Michael was extremely patient during the entire search process and was there for us every step of the way. When did find our dream home, Michael was a true professional and helped us negotiate an accepted offer that was below the listing pricing. Even after we went into closing, Michael was there to advocate for us each step of the way when anything came up with the sellers and bank. Hes a true joy to work with and I would highly recommend him especially to first time home buyers. We will be recommending Michael to all of our friends and family, and hope to work with him again in the future.
Vasundhara B.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We had a phenomenal experience buying our first home with the Bellings Brothers! We worked primarily with Aaron, and he was exceptionally helpful throughout the process. Very knowledgeable, adaptable to our preferences and timeline, and willing to offer advice and/or contacts to help with anything and everything related to the process. Would recommend the Bellings Brothers for any home purchase/sale in San Francisco!
Chrisinchi
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael and his team were very thorough and professional throughout the entire process. Not only were they mindful about COVID procedures in person (i.e. viewings), but were aware how the global pandemic impacts markets and what that meant for me purchasing a condo. Young, hungry, and smart. They know the market well and the numbers even better. Highly recommend their services.
Missemcee
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Aaron and Michael are the best! They helped us list and sell our SF condo even during a pandemic. They're able to navigate any challenge with ease and professionalism.Some highlights:- Responsive, great communication and follow through- Sincere, personable- Trustworthy, transparent- Detail-oriented- Knowledgeable, relevant insights- Sense of humorHighly recommend the Bellings Brothers!
Harmony J.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We were introduced to Aaron from a friend who told us not to even look around because he's for sure be our guy! Next thing we know, have 20 houses to look at from Aaron that perfectly match what we were looking for. And 12 days after our first call, we made an offer on the house and closed!It was a fast and fun experience because of Aaron and the team he has behind him. He's a great listener, negotiator, goes way above and beyond what a real estate agent does, and won't quit until you close! Aaron is also reliable, knowledgeable, connects you to additional services you need (insurance, contracting, mortgage lender, etc), and super responsive. Aaron will be the first person we call when we want to buy and/or sell next!
Brittanytomie
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael was recommended to us by two different friends who he had helped find their perfect home here in San Francisco. We are so grateful that we took them up on their recommendation! We couldnt have asked for a better realtor to help us through our first home buying experience. We began looking for a home in March right as shelter in place started and Micheal did an excellent job assisting us through this whole process despite the ever changing regulations for showings with COVID19. We loved being able to work with someone close to us in age and from the area that we were interested in. It made it so much easier to have someone that could relate to the type of home and amenities that we were looking for. Micheal is super responsive and was always available for any of our needs at any time of day. I am a night shift nurse with a nontraditional schedule and Michael was always very accommodating with our meetings and showings as well. When we closed on our condo (after a lot of stress but plenty of help and reassurance from Micheal), Micheal and Aaron very graciously delivered our keys right to our doorstep. Micheal has also continued to stay in touch after closing on our home to help with recommendations for our home improvement projects. Wed highly recommend utilizing the Bellings Brothers for any of your real estate needs! Theyre a joy to work with and truly made the home buying process a very positive experience.
Caitlin H.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael was an absolute pleasure to work with through our home buying experience. Trying to purchase a home from across the country in the midst of a pandemic came with its own set of stressors, but Michael made us feel at ease from the first phone call. His knowledge of the SF market and neighborhoods was invaluable in our process as we navigated online listings and maps. He was quick to respond to any and all questions (even my silly ones about streets avoiding those giant SF hills ). Michael and his team quickly adapted to the constantly changing environment and kept us up to speed on the city's latest requirements for showings during COVID. We had one shot at a live house hunting trip and Michael lined up his schedule to accommodate showing us our favorite listings and showed up well prepared and knowledgeable of the property history and surrounding neighborhood. Throughout our showings Michael pointed out things we weren't even thinking about (hint: earthquake ready foundations) and was always honest and open about his personal and professional opinions on each of the places we saw. Fast forward a few days and we were putting a quick offer in on a perfect home! Again, Michael was there every step of the way and could not have been more attentive, helpful, and supportive throughout the entire process. While our first meeting may have been behind masks, we were still welcomed to the city with open arms by Michael and his team. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Bellings brothers and working with them for future SF real estate needs.
Eric R.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Ive known Aaron and Michael for a number of years, so when it was time for my wife and I to start looking at homes, we knew that we needed to work with The Bellings Brothers. From the beginning, Aaron and Michael walked us through the home search process, the steps we would take once we found a house we liked, and what their roles would be throughout. They were great at helping us first time homebuyers navigate the oftentimes complex market of San Francisco real estate, particularly because our search occurred during the middle of COVID-19. Throughout our home search, Aaron and Michael would regularly send us houses to consider within our price range and even a number of off-market opportunities that we never would have known about without having reputable agents. Once we found a home that we liked and wanted to put an offer on, Aaron and Michael jumped right into action (and it was late on a Saturday night!). Aaron performed a full review of all the disclosures/inspection/etc. and Michael pulled a number of comparable properties to see if we were coming in at a reasonable offer price. They also knew the right strategy for writing our offer. Our offer was accepted the very next day, and we couldnt be happier. The house is everything we were looking; checking so many boxes of must haves on our list.We cannot recommend the Bellings Brothers Team highly enough. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable on the home buying process, and the San Francisco market in particular, Aaron and Michael are great guys. We cant say enough about the care and support they provided to us throughout the home search, offer phase, escrow, and even after we moved in. They are great communicators too and will reach out via text, email, or phone call any time you need their help. We honestly cant imagine going through the home buying process without pros like The Bellings Brothers. Dont look anywhere else aEUR" these are the best agents youre going to find. Thanks again, guys!
Zuser20140514092736042
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My wife and I are finally getting around to write a review as we approach the 1-year mark of closing on our home with the help of Aaron and Michael Bellings. We were referred to the Bellings team by some friends who had recently worked with them and could not have been happier with the decision! We were completely clueless going into the process and they were so patient with all of our questions, pickiness, and never once made us feel like the real estate newbies we were (...are).Aaron was our primary point of contact through the process and he never once kept us waiting for a response. We also had a few joint meetings & calls with both Aaron and Michael and loved to see how well they worked together and could play off each others' ideas to come up with the best possible solution.Obviously the SF real estate market is extremely competitive but long story short it was because of the Bellings' (& their go-to mortgage team whom we also used) reputation to close the deal without any issues that tipped the scale on our offer being accepted over the other party.After ~1 year in our home we couldn't be happier. We cannot recommend the Bellings Brothers team highly enough!
CeciliaZhou3
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Let me start by saying that my husband and I had been pretty skeptical of the value real estate agents deliver in this day and age. In fact, when we purchased our first home back in Boston a few years back, we found the listing on Redfin ourselves, used the default Redfin agent that was displayed on the listing, and thought it went just fine. So when we decided that its time to look for a more permanent place in SF, we didnt immediately reach out to any agents. We were doing our own market research and it was definitely slow going. Then I went to an intimate dinner party hosted by a close friend and realized that I was surrounded by happy homeowners that worked with the Bellings Brothers, literally. So I came home and said to my husband: aEURoeI think we need to call these two brothers our friends keep talking about.aEUR? And you bet we are very glad we did.We worked preliminary with Michael and here is why I would recommend him:- Quick and clear understanding of our priorities and adjusted recommendations accordingly- Responsive and open communication with options and factors to consider at decision points, without any unwanted pressure/pushiness- Excellent rolodex of other contacts (mortgage, insurance, etc) to tap into- Super familiar with SF - in fact, he recommended some neighborhoods that werent on our radar at all and worked great for us- Great access to listings including off market showings We went from not having even a pre-approval to having an accepted offer (and at our first offer) in 3 months. Having heard so many horror stories about the buying process in the Bay Area, Michael made it super easy and found the right place in the city for us just in time! We cannot be happier!
CharlotteBain
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review We worked with Michael and Aaron to buy our condo and couldn't recommend them more highly. We had the added complexity of buying during the backdrop of covid-19, and Michael and Aaron didn't miss a beat. They were super responsive and supportive through what was a very stressful time. We ended up with the perfect condo for us in our ideal location. And even after the deal closed they helped connect us with painters, contractors, etc. that they've used on other projects. All incredibly helpful, especially for first time home owners!
User81572364
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I worked with the Bellings Brothers in selling my condo. I spoke with a few other agents and from the start it seemed like these guys went above and beyond what others did for you, and that certainly seemed to be the case.They completely took over the reno work we decided to do to the unit. I still wanted to show up to meet with some of the people doing the work and they managed to line up every vendor in back to back 30min meetings (on 1 or 2 days notice) so as to be as efficient as possible with my time. The people they brought to the table were great and the prices were great because they clearly have relationships with these folks. I didn't have to lift a finger throughout. The vendors were completely managed by them and they did a great job sprucing the place up!When it came time to selling they went above and beyond again. They crushed it on pricing strategy and on the marketing, and got a crazy number of people through the door, which was critical. When offer time came around they did an amazing job getting me the absolute best deal and navigating the crazy waters of closing escrow during shelter in place orders.I will definitely be telling anyone I know selling in SF that they'd be crazy not to use these guys!
Valeriedurkin1515
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I have known the Bellings Brothers for a very long time. They are very professional and personable. They were great at explaining the the first time home buying process and addressed all my concerns. They found me the perfect house, very quickly and I couldn't be happier. They are very easy to contact and respond quickly to emails and phone calls. They work fast and efficiently. Most of all they made me feel like I was their only and most important client they were working with despite having a lower price range. They truly cared about me as a client. I would definitely work with them again and would recommend them to my family and friends.
Alisonyu5
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I started off my housing search going to open houses with a preapproval letter and not much else. I quickly realized that I knew nothing about TICs vs condos and the SF market despite being an SF/Bay Area native. At that point, I realized I needed an agent that specialized in the city.I met the Belling Brothers Team at an open house and Michael hopped on a call with me to discuss my "needs" and my wish list within a week. Michael was great to work with. My job has me on the road about a third of the time, and he was patient and flexible when I had to go through looking pauses due to not being in SF for weeks at a time. Even when I wasn't in town, Michael made sure to send me new listings for properties that met my wishlist. When I finally found "the one" a few months later, it not only had everything on my wishlist but more - an extra bedroom and bathroom and garage parking! Michael not only got the lay of the land from the listing agent, but he was able to negotiate directly with the listing agent and seller (avoiding the lengthy counteroffer process) which helped us undercut the competition. Better yet, I found out during close that Michael was able to get me the unit for $10k less than my next-door neighbors (we bought from a developer, so same floor plan and finishings - they are mirror copies of one another).I appreciate that after closing, Michael and Aaron don't disappear. They're there to make sure that everything goes smoothly in the first few weeks - Michael personally came by to help me reposition the stove/oven (it had been pulled out for inspections/appraisal) and connected me to the listing agent and seller after close to getting a few things that were not working fixed. Even if you aren't buying from a developer, they have an extensive network of professionals that can help fix or change anything house related. The Belling Brothers aren't just in your corner for one transaction, they really are with you for life (in SF). I have already recommended the Belling Brothers to a few others - so far I've had friends close on two separate properties with the Belling Brothers, both who have been extremely happy with them. For all your SF real estate needs, look no further than the Bellings Brothers!
Zuser20170306124803174
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael was amazing to work with and very responsive throughout the process even though the deal was made through Thanksgiving and New Years. They are fun and capable and realistic about the process. Highly recommend Belling Brothers - I was able to buy a property even though I wasn't based in SF at the time.
Jebling8
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Aaron and Michael were very patient with us as we navigated the SF real estate market to buy our first home. They really took their time and made sure we understood each step of the process, and made what could have been a stressful process smooth and easy (and fun!). Their knowledge of the market was so valuable, and Aaron was always spot on when we asked what a property would end up selling for. We ended up in a place we love, and we couldnt have done it without them
Jordan E.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review The Bellings brothers were recommended to me by a friend as aEURoereally goodaEUR?. They definitely met and exceeded this description. Aaron was incredibly responsive and thorough throughout the entire process. Which, as an anxious first time buyer, was incredibly helpful and relieving. I would highly recommend the Bellings brothers for anyone looking to buy in San Francisco.
Lea R.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Having known both Michael (Fight on!) and Aaron for several years through mutual friends, I knew exactly who to call when I was ready to starting looking for a one bedroom. Aaron has actually been answering my real estate questions for several years that helped me set the savings goal to make my down payment a reality. As a single buyer looking for a one bedroom without a ton of budget flexibility, I didn't have a lot of extra leverage on my side. That's where having the Bellings Brothers and their wide local knowledge and network really came in handy. I was able to find a great spot through the Compass platform which Aaron took me to the brokers showing for that day. We got in an offer before any open houses and I was able to get the unit basically at asking! Staying in my budget and getting a great up to date place with amazing square footage was an ideal outcome. Thank you guys!
Pdudziec
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My husband and I decided that it was time for us to look into buying a single family home in San Francisco. We had met with a couple realtors, but we left each meeting unimpressed. Both my husband and I are San Francisco natives and it was really important for us to work with someone who understood SF and how each neighborhood was quickly transforming. Aaron and Michael, SF natives themselves, exude professionalism, but leave pretension at the door. We were new to the home buying process and they led us through each step of the way all the way past closing. They never balked at our budget and gave us hope that a single family home that fits our needs, within our budget is possible! Michael and Aaron were quick (within the hour) to respond to each email and text we sent their way and even though they are juggling multiple buyers and sellers at once, they made us feel like we were their top priority. We started our search during the slowest time of the year but within only 3 months, we were signing papers on our new home. We couldnt have done this without the Bellings Brothers sending us off market listings, curating open house lists for each weekend, checking in with us weekly, and helping us identify the true gems in the City. You are lucky to be working with the Bellings Brothers and when we sell, theyll be the first ones we call!
Nanthonygallegos
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My wife and I are native San Franciscans and stubbornly wanted to stay in the City to find our first house. We'd talked with several realtors before we met Michael and Aaron and as we walked out of our first meeting, we both looked at each other and said, "Yeah, we're working with them." The Bellings Brothers are extremely professional without being stuffy. We both had a lot of, what seemed to us, very stupid questions, but Aaron and Michael never made us feel dumb and always answered them quickly and simply. They also did a great job of really understanding our budget and what we were looking for in our first home so that most, if not all, of the recommendations they sent us were spot on. They were always willing to meet us at a house and do walks throughs, as well as send us off-market listings that they thought we'd be interested in (we usually were). Many people talk about the nightmare of endless open houses that buying a house can be, but to be honest, we never felt that. If and when we do decide to sell our house, we'll absolutely be working with them again. Cannot recommend them enough!
Evamullerdesign
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Aaron and Michael have been a joy to work with. They are extremely responsive, supportive, and willing to help in all aspects that go into purchasing a home. It was great that they are a team, as even if one was in a meeting or temporarily not available, the other person had all the info to put us at ease. By the end of this process, which can definitely feel overwhelming we felt more like we had friends next to us when signing the contract. Friends that are extremely knowledgable and well versed in all thing related to real estate in San Francisco.I can highly recommend them if you are looking for a great experience purchasing a home!
Kathleen C.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review If it weren't for Aaron & Michael Bellings, our home in Camarillo, CA would not have been sold. As SF/Bay Area professionals, the Bellings Brothers are well on their way to becoming the top realtors not only in their marketing area, but perhaps in the country. We listed our home with local realtors in Camarillo, CA earlier this year. After months and months of frustration and minimal results (few showings, no direction, no offers) we reached out to nephews Aaron & Michael for help. We were stumped with what to do next. We had a beautiful home in a lovely area and could not sell it! It only took one phone call to Aaron & Michael. Immediately, Aaron & Michael contacted colleagues Josh Elizondo & Kyle Tripoli at the Compass Westlake Village, CA office to introduce us and explain our situation. Within two days Josh & Kyle represented us and within two weeks of our property hitting the market, we had an offer! I could not believe how quickly and effortlessly this process went, and it all started because Aaron & Michael were willing to reach out to other professionals on our behalf. From the moment they were aware of our frustration, they made the necessary introductions to put us back on course with fellow realtors who have the same results-driven process as they do. Aaron & Michael are known for their exemplary performance in their market area, but when they are able to help people 400 miles away, no wonder they are super stars! We are forever grateful for Aaron & Michael's ability to listen to a situation, whether it be for their own clients or for others, and quickly make the connections to make the goal happen. Thank you and continued remarkable success to Aaron & Michael Bellings!
Zuser20181013153811698
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review There are so many great things to say about Aaron and Michael, but here are the top 3:1. They really know SF real estate. My girlfriend and I had previously been house shopping in SF with very little to show for it. Every time we looked at a house, we were getting totally outbid and we had no idea what a reasonable price would be. It seemed like we had absolutely no shot at getting anything. When Michael stepped in as our broker, he was able to find places before they went on the market. For every bid we made, he provided us with a pricing analysis that gave us a great sense of what we needed to bid. Michael also used his connections with other brokers to give us an edge. For a unit we really loved, Michael quickly discovered that there was already a rejected bid that was above our budget, so we were able to immediately continue our search without missing a beat. This saved us a ton of time and allowed us to immediately put a bid on another property (which turned out to be the house that we are living in today)!2. They can get a deal done. Aaron and Michael know how to make competitive offers and are great at figuring out what motivates a seller. As our broker, Michael would let us know if a seller was looking for the absolute highest price or if the seller was looking to move quickly. This allowed us to write offers that were specifically tailored to each seller and made us way more competitive while staying within the constraints of our budget.3. They're incredibly professional and caring. Every time we had a question or needed to get sometime done quickly, Michael was there for us. Michael took time out of his vacation to ensure that we had a proper rundown of the open houses we had seen. Aaron and Michael were also never pushy. It always felt as if we were working with people we could trust. They're not in it for a quick buck -- they're really trying to build relationships and make sure that we're customers for years to come. It's seriously unbelievable what Aaron and Michael do. There are so many small things that add up when you're trying to buy a home and the Bellings Brothers get almost all of them right. I can confidently say it would have been impossible to purchase our dream home within budget without them (I know because we tried for 6 months without them and weren't even close). If you're making a decision as big as buying a house in SF, you should get the professionals.
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Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael and Aaron were an absolute pleasure to work with! From the start of the home buying process, they met with me to fully understand what I was looking for and made sure that I had all of the support I needed to start my first home buying experience. Michael worked with me to schedule private viewings and get me insider details on homes that were not even on the market yet. Within a few weeks, I was lucky enough to find my dream home. He was able to help me buy a home for UNDER listing in one of the best areas of San Francisco -- it was an amazing deal and I couldn't be happier!! They walked me through every step of the process and were extremely responsive and supportive the entire time. Michael was always available and always offered to chat through any questions I had.The Bellings Brothers are seriously the BEST. I highly recommend you work with them asap! You absolutely won't regret it. I wouldn't buy with anyone else!!
Sfbowerfold9
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael and Aaron are an amazing team. They listed and sold our property with 100% attention to our needs. The sale included a complex situation, which they championed with great wit, determination, advice, and support. Always, within a matter of minutes, they returned texts, no matter what time of day, making us feel we were their sole client. They each brought their particular professional acumen to the table aEUR" Michaels ebullient marketing savvy and Aarons solid financial grounding aEUR" making for a complete team effort. They shared their wide network of contractors, gardeners, stagers, lawyers and photographers, making the prep for market process smooth and fast. They knew what to do to make the place shine, how to create impressive marketing collateral, when to put the house on the market, at what asking price, how to host the right amount of welcoming open houses, when to set the offer date - all of which combined to boost the pool of interested buyers. The offer we accepted, following the Bellings respectfulness advice, closed quickly and easily. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you Michael and Aaron!
Nathan K.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review The Bellings Brothers were clutch!! Through their tireless efforts on our behalf, we had early access to an off-market property AND were able to close at a below market-rate RE: $/square foot. Not only that, but their diligence and experience made the normally stressful and arduous process of locking in our mortgage with the loan officers and underwriters much more manageable and transparent. Their relationships: deep. Their process: easy and smooth. Plus, they are locals like myself and genuinely awesome individuals. 11/10, don't go to anyone else.
Kapjianpitt A.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review 10/10 experience. We were fortunate enough to work with both brothers and felt continuously supported/seen throughout the process. They made what could have been an incredibly arduous and straining time into something that was digestible and smooth. When any wrench was thrown our way, they stood with us and offered us real time advice and constantly championed us. We are so happy in our new home and reserve so much gratitude for this duo.
Alicia K.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review 10/10 experience. We were fortunate enough to work with both brothers and felt continuously supported/seen throughout the process. They made what could have been an incredibly arduous and straining time into something that was digestible and smooth. When any wrench was thrown our way, they stood with us and offered us real time advice and constantly championed us. We are so happy in our new home and reserve so much gratitude for this duo.
Joshkorr06
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Aaron and Michael Bellings did an excellent job on helping us sell our condo in Cole Valley. I think we set a record on price for a 1br :). These brothers have a ton of energy and enthusiasm, which is genuine, and are also good with numbers / analytics, which appealed to me. I would absolutely recommend them. I'm a demanding client and they were responsive to all of that, which I appreciated. We couldn't have done better.
Doubledouche
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I can't say enough good things about Michael and Aaron. They stayed in constant contact with us and helped us navigate the process of buying our house. When we were feeling dejected that we were getting outbid on houses, they kept a positive attitude and continually presented us with options that fit our very specific criteria. Through their hard work and local knowledge, they found us a perfect house that we were able to get for a steal! Buying a house can be daunting, especially for first time buyers like us, but working with the Bellings Brothers made it as easy as buying an SF home can be. I work for a company that recommends real estate agents to buyers and sellers; my last 9 years has been spent identifying and referring only the best agents, and I can say without reservations that my list of agents I would personally recommend to my friends begins and ends with the Bellings Brothers.
User089383
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review The Bellings Brothers are great! Not only did they help with the whole house purchasing process, but have remained in touch in the months since then to help with general questions about any and everything, from painting, refinishing floors, etc. I've mostly worked with Aaron and was always amazed at how quickly he would get back to me whenever I reached out - does this guy ever sleep?! Ha.
Barbaraalves
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I worked with Michael and Aaron Bellings to sell my San Francisco house while I was living in Puerto Rico. I had lived in it for 17 years and then rented it for another 14 years. I'm retired now and this house was my largest asset to support me in my retirement so it was important to get a good price. Michael and Aaron helped me navigate the scary waters of a tenant buy-out. Its a long process and it really helped to have some knowledgeable support.They managed everything in a pleasant positive and professional manner, arranging to get all the contractors in for estimates while the tenant was moving, keeping it all running smoothly with everybody happy. After the move-out they handled a big clean-up and repairs to get the house ready for market. They have a network of people so you are not waiting for lawyers, contractors, people to haul junk away, stagers, floor finishers, you name it they have access to it. And their people are good and come at different price levels so you can choose depending on what you can afford. After I saw the refinished old wood floors, I wished Id done it 30 years ago. They even financed the repairs, as I was short of cash, until closing.But best of all they sold it for the price I wanted before it even hit the market, saving me the cost of a lot of repairs and staging. The buyers came without a realtor which saved me a lot of money in commissions and Aaron and Michael were willing to work with that. I have to say Michael is an incredible writer. His words come from his heart and are very effective. This helps in negotiations. All in All, I couldnt have done better and the sale went smoothly. Consider yourself lucky if you get to use them as Realtors.Barbara Alves
Jason F.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Friendly, professional, and great results!I had the pleasure of working with Aaron and Michael for the sale of my condo in SF, and I highly recommend working with them. They are extremely thorough and kept me in the loop with the whole process, and they catered their approach to meet my needs while providing guidance along the way. Their experience in the industry was apparent, and it helped me to prepare my home and put my best foot forward to showcase the value of the property and end up getting top dollar. On top of that, they're communicative, readily available for questions, and fun to work with. Thanks, Aaron & Michael!
Timothy N.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I was a first time home-buyer, and they made the whole process go as smoothly as I could have hoped for. They were extremely responsive at all hours of the day, and got me a great place extremely quickly. Throughout the whole experience, I felt like I was in good and capable hands, and it made things much less stressful than I'd expected. Highly recommend!
Spencer P.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review My wife and I worked with Michael and Aaron as first time home buyers. Michael is very knowledgeable about the SF housing market and gave us great advice as we started our home search. Even with the competitive market, Michael made the process very easy and transparent for us.Once we found a house that was right for us, Michael made every effort to understand what a competitive offer would look like and made sure to be in contact with the seller's agent on our interest. As a result, we ended up with an accepted offer on the very first offer we put in!Throughout the closing process, Michael made sure to keep things on track and smooth for closing. Everything was incredibly easy working with Michael and Aaron, and we couldn't have been more happy working with them. We'd certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor in San Francisco!
Zahid J.
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Michael and Aaron did a great job. My wife, Kiren, and I met Michael during an open house for a place they were selling. We were immediately impressed by his knowledge of the different neighborhoods and what to expect for a given price point. As Kiren and I refined our search, we looped Michael in, and every week he would send some recommendations based on our criteria. As we began to see places that we loved, Michael made sure that he checked out each place and provided his feedback on our short list.When it came time to make a bid for our property, the Bellings Brothers did a great job of managing our expectations. We put our best foot forward, and we were delighted that our first offer on our first place was immediately accepted.During escrow, Aaron was indispensable, while Michael was away at a conference. Our seller did not do an independent inspection, so we did one ourselves. Aaron made sure that any concerns that popped up were taken care of by the seller.Kiren and I were super grateful for their work.
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Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review If you're looking for a San Francisco realtor, there's almost no doubt you've heard all the horror stories - "we put in 30 offers!" "we lost to all-cash offers and there was nothing we could do!". It doesn't have to be that way if you work with Aaron and Michael - let me explain:After talking to a couple realtors, we met with the Bellings Brothers, and it was clear from the first meeting that we wanted to work with them - we are so glad that we did. While I thought I had a good overall handle on the process, it turns out I most certainly did not - but no matter, Aaron and Michael were there every step of the way and were amazing partners when it came to financing, touring houses, making offers, closing, and even post-closing for things like refinishing our floors, which was incredible as a first-time buyer. Even if this isn't your first rodeo, you have a lot to benefit from Aaron and Michael's network, and, of course, there's knowledge of the local market - other realtors we talked to seemed to treat pricing like reading tea leaves, whereas the Bellings are masters of the art/science that is predicting SF real estate pricing and navigating the offer process. They also work HARD - Aaron is a saint for putting up with the number of texts and calls we threw his way, and was there for us after the sale too for things like recommending floor refinishers and window treatments. Honestly, I could go on - there's even more things that make Aaron and Michael awesome at what they do, but the proof is in the pudding - we put in 2 offers, got our second accepted, and closed in less than 3 (low stress) weeks with financing.So, you could experience your very own SF real estate horror story, or you could work with the Bellings. I love a good story, but I highly recommend the latter.
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Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review Need a realtor in San Francisco? Look no further than the Belling's Brothers. Aaron & Michael represented us when we purchased a home. They will represent us again the next time we buy or sell a place in SF. They are professional, responsive and incredibly knowledgeable of the San Francisco real estate market. When we first went to look for a home in San Francisco, our initial thought was that we would not be able to afford a place in SF proper. Aaron & Michael said that we could absolutely find something in our budget range and that we would find a place that would meet our requirements we had for a home. They said it was totally doable and there is something for everyone in SF. They were correct. At every step of the process, they were there for us. Late nights, early mornings, they were always responsive to our questions. There was never a point in our relationship that I questioned their knowledge of the SF market. Frankly, I was amazed at the amount of knowledge they had about the city, neighborhoods and the real estate market. Every question was met with a great answer and they were committed to making sure we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. When we saw a few places we liked, they pushed a little (required trait in SF Real Estate) to make sure we didn't miss an opportunity. At the end of the day, they care about making their clients happy and always put their clients needs first.
Laura_tish
Review for Member: Michael Bellings
Zillow
Review I cant praise Aaron and Michael enough!!They helped us to sell our home in SF with very little help from us ( we live in NYC). They really became our friends, advisors, advocates, leading us to success! No job was too big for them.They are not only very knowledgeable , diligent, super responsive, patient, tireless professionals! They are also extremely positive,energetic,tactful,smart and sensitive people!Thank you Bellings Brothers! We will miss you!Laura&Nick.
