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Alex C.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
ReviewTodd and Rob are the best real estate agents I have ever worked with. Todd is extremely thorough, and consistently takes the time to explain the nuances of his recommendations and thought process. He also steered me toward the right decision on several occasions, even when it meant walking away from a deal, by presenting all relevant information (data and analysis) in a logical, neutral, and straightforward manner. Todd's comp analyses for sales price and potential rental income were also the most thorough I have been presented with by a realtor, which gave me confidence when making offers.Todd and Rob are also extremely generous with their time. They go above and beyond during showings and when answering questions. As an example, every time Rob showed me a property, he offered to spend extra time, so that I could get a better feel for the property, and then followed up by offering to tour it again. As another example, Todd was aways happy to get on the phone with me about potential purchases, even on weekends, and responded to my texts promptly. Throughout the process, I never felt like I was being pushed toward a purchase decision whatsoever; instead, I felt as though I was getting expert, data-driven guidance from who was actually on my side and had my best interest in mind.Finally, Todd and Rob have an extensive knowledge base and invaluable local network (of rental agents, contractors, bankers, etc.), and would be great for both first time buyers and buyers new to the San Francisco market.I cannot recommend Todd and his team enough. They are great!!
Bjkshen5
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was attentive and knowledgeable of the sf area. He heard what we wanted and showed us exactly what we were looking for. He never used pressured sales, was super accommodating to our schedule. He was thorough and made our purchase easy and smooth. We look forward to working with him in the future!
Irvfong
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I recently decided to get back into home ownership and Marcus expertly navigated me through the process in this dynamic economic market in the Bay Area. Marcus took the time to sit down with me and discuss my objectives and expectations, including desired cities, neighborhoods, space needs, price, commute logistics, etc. I have to admit, I was a bit all over the place at the beginning, but thanks to Marcus' years of insight of buying / selling in the Bay Area, he was able to help me narrow my focus, as well as reset expectations to align with my objectives / needs. He always remains objective, giving you practical data to consider so you can make an informed decision on a significant purchase. Given his year's of experience, he was also able to give a high level assessment of repairs, renovations, issues, etc. with each property so you can get a sense of costs to expect after a purchase. What I really appreciate about Marcus is that he doesn't just try to push a sale to make a buck, but operates as a consultant so that you make a decision that is right for you. Communication is also key and Marcus responded quickly and frequently to all my inquiries, in addition to checking in throughout the home buying process. Buying a home is a stressful and complicated process and having Marcus by your side makes it extremely pleasurable. Highly recommended!
Steph N.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Weve worked with the Montgomery and Lee team on a number of property transactions in San Francisco over recent years and the consistency of their professionalism, expertise, integrity and confidence is second to none. Todd and Marcus have demonstrated in each instance that they place our interests above all else and seek to understand what our needs are. This thoughtfulness and integrity is coupled with a sharp understanding of the market and a decisive ability to get deals done. We first started working with the Montgomery and Lee Team in 2020 during a very tricky sale at the start of the pandemic. I was in the process of selling a loft in the Mission and within the first couple weeks of listing it, the pandemic forced the closure of San Francisco, and open houses were effectively shut down. After my property sat on the market for months without much activity, I hired the Montgomery and Lee team to take over my listing from another agent. Todd and Marcus came into the situation prepared to pivot to the new reality caused by the pandemic with a marketing strategy that leveraged technology and showcased the property virtually to a global audience. Any other team would have been intimidated by this sale, but Todd and Marcus conveyed confidence from the start and reassured me they could get it done. Within a couple weeks of taking over the listing, they were able to identify a unique buyer from their marketing efforts and we sold the property at a great price. More recently, in 2022, I enlisted Todd and Marcus in the purchase and sale of 2 single family homes in San Francisco. Again, this was an incredibly sophisticated transaction involving a 6 month rent back to the seller, something lesser experienced agents steered clear of given the tricky legal considerations and inherent risks in a transaction of that length. Todd instilled confidence from the beginning that we could make this transaction work, secure the home at a good price and work with the sellers to ensure a smooth transition 6 months later. Marcus handled the subsequent sale of our existing house and leveraged their connections to identify the perfect buyer before the first open house. Todd and Marcuss timing and advice were impeccable. Todd and Marcus are clearly well connected across the SF real estate community and particularly skilled at partnering with other agents to navigate complex deals and facilitate access to desirable properties. It is also clear they are both highly regarded amongst their peers. Todd and Marcus are an extremely talented team bringing a command of market dynamics, competitive intelligence, cutting edge marketing tools and sharp negotiating tactics to the table. What I appreciate most of all about Todd and Marcus is that they are good people who operate with utmost integrity and professionalism and represent my best interests in all transactions. I trust them implicitly and see them as a team I will use for the rest of our home buying adventures.
Response22
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review As I've said to all my friends, when you want to buy or sell a home in the San Francisco area, contact Marcus!If we could have given Marcus and his team 6 stars we would have. It's a real pleasure to work with a talented, bright group of top-notch real estate people - who clearly love their work. You know that everything works when BOTH the buyers and sellers (and we were the sellers) come away feeling really happy that Marcus was able to bring them together! That's what is magical about the free marketplace. And Marcus Lee & Co. are the best at what they do.We'll definitely use their services again - and highly recommend them to everyone. Oh, and they have a good sense of humor - important in dealing with all the paperwork, showing, etc. during these times of Covid.Tony E.
Spencer H.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We can't say enough good things about Ron!Ron was extremely knowledgeable about the area and was somebody that we could lean on throughout the entire process. We never felt any pressure and felt as though Ron had our best interests in mind.I believe Ron may be the most responsive communicator out of anyone I've ever worked with!We would recommend Ron to any of our friends & family, and we look forward to working together in our future real estate transactions!
Carly M.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We had a great experience working with Ron to buy our first home in San Francisco. He came highly recommended by friends who were also first-time homebuyers, and he was just as wonderful as described aEUR" extremely knowledgeable about the local market, super communicative and responsive, and didnt ever pressure us to do anything we werent comfortable with. We started house hunting in the peak of 2022 market craziness and definitely put Ron through his paces, turning over offers within hours multiple times. He always stayed friendly, professional, and data-driven through it all. Ron consistently went above and beyond, even arranging for an architect to view a property with us so we could scope out cost and timeline of changes we wanted to make. We wound up in a home we love, and we have Ron to thank for it! Would absolutely recommend working with him.
Matlass
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was very patient with us and made sure we found what we needed. His understanding of the local market and conditions were fantastic. We got what we needed for our move thanks to him. Would be very happy to have his help again.
Danyal711
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd was excellent from start to finish. We started our search by looking at many different cities and price points. Over the course of 8 months, Todd helped narrow our search and come up with a good framework for zeroing in on the right size home at the right price point and in a great location. Todd spent a lot of time talking us through how to make the best offer and we ended up closing on the first home we put an offer on.
Cmchiodo
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We had an amazing experience working with Todd Montgomery and his team at Montgomery & Lee when looking to buy our first home on the Peninsula. We worked closely with the fabulous duo of Todd Montgomery & Rob Smith and they were able to help us find the home of our dreams in 7 months. After a few weekends together viewing homes they understood our visions and the aspects of the home that were important to us. As first time home buyers, we found comfort in knowing they were available at all times of the day - and no questions were too small to ask. Todd and Rob were always there to keep our spirits high and when it was time to put in an offer we knew they had our best interest in mind and we wholeheartedly appreciated their guidance. Todd & Rob are professional, kind, personable, communicative, available, and are truly with you every step of the way - even after they hand you the keys to your new home. They are the best in the business and we cannot recommend them strongly enough.
Luis A.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd was amazing to work with, he was with my partner and I every step of the process and were so happy with our new home. He was consistently on the ball and giving us honest feedback and insights to make sure the property was the right fit for us. I cant recommend him enough.
Krzysztof L.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron worked with us to help us find the right property for our needs. We will recommend him to all of our friends. Ron is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and a joy to work with. We found our dream home in no time and closed quickly without any issues.
TK214
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We have had the absolute pleasure to work with Todd and his team on two occasions - first when buying our loft in 2013 and second time when buying our house in 2021. Not only did Todd provide us with his immense knowledge and true professionalism when making the offer and finishing the deal, but also afterwards. We couldnt have imagined how much he has helped and supported us along the way!Buying a home in SF is not a trivial task at all and it can get overwhelming, especially if you dont have a lot of experience in real estate. You have to be prepared to make big decisions in little time and thats when you better have someone trustworthy who knows the business, can handle all the details and is able to act fast. Todds expertise enabled us to smoothly and successfully execute the transaction both times.From the very beginning Todd was always there when we needed him and tirelessly answered our questions in a very timely manner - he makes himself available to clients in a way that you can only admire. Todd made it so much easier to go through and actually understand the disclosure packages, contracts and everything else that is involved. His effectiveness and experience cannot be matched.On top of all that Todd is indeed an amazing person and fun to talk to. He genuinely respects the clients and offers his opinions and guidance subtly and is never pushy. Todd also has a vast network of skilled professionals in different fields so he can recommend someone for anything you might need. If you have a chance to work with him and his team, please do not hesitate. We have wholeheartedly enjoyed the process, thank you so much Todd!
Max S.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review If we could give Ron 10/5 stars we would. We were referred to him by a friend and will never use another agent again. He knows the city and housing market well and was able to provide us valuable information throughout the process.Ron was patient when we (often) threw him curveballs about what we were looking for in a home or visited the same house 5 times before making a decision to put an offer in. He was always willing to provide inputs and connect us with people who could help us.Ron is very responsive, always on time and overall just an absolute joy to work with. Thank you Ron!
Vaibhav2614
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We were first time home buyers with no idea of what to expect during the home buying process, and for ways to assess the SF market.We really appreciated that Ron was patient, knowledgeable and understanding of what was important to us in our first home.We would send him listings on MLS, and we'd get back his thoughts on the price / value / neighborhood. We'd see listings in person, and Ron would advise us on how we could move forward if we were interested.He was also really helpful in answering our questions upfront about financing, offer negotiation and closing.Ron did not push us to make a decision at any point in the process, but gave us enough information to feel like we were making the right choice for ourselves.
Nd247
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Marcus helped my husband and I purchase our first home in San Francisco, a duplex with a partner - a slight departure from the normal SFH or condo-buying process that most first-time homebuyers would pursue. When we raised the idea of purchasing a duplex with a partner, Marcus was knowledgeable about the nuances involved and was able to recommend a local lender and law firm to serve our needs. We spent the better part of a year looking for a home and throughout the whole process, Marcus was communicative, responsive, and helpful with answering our questions. Huge thanks to him and his team for helping us successfully purchase a home!
Kevin A.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review As first-time home-buyers, my partner Sarah and I were so fortunate to have been matched with Ron through Zillow. It was a multiple month journey learning about the San Francisco market and Ron went above and beyond educating us through his SF market update newsletter and responded to emails almost instantly whenever we had a question about a property.While his unique knowledge of the SF market led us to choose him as our realtor, his strong relationships with agents was a difference-maker in helping us get into contract. For one property, he went the day before to meet with the agent and to tell them about what we were looking for. This is a small example of Ron always putting in the extra work to make sure we were in the best position possible whenever we wanted to make an offer on a home. If you're looking for a home in SF, Ron will definitely be your trusted advisor in your home-hunting journey.
Elnaz M.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I was referred to Ron by a friend of a friend and I am so grateful they introduced me to him. I was a first time home buyer looking for a single family home in San Francisco below the median price in the market which by all accounts seemed like an impossible task. I interviewed 4-5 other realtors and even at an early stage Ron stood out. He was easy to schedule with, listened actively and quickly understood what I was looking for without making me fill out a bunch of questionnaires, and didn't impose any time pressure. He did a great job of subtly educating me on any assumptions I had wrong without any judgement. Lots of people try to scare you about how hard it is but anytime Ron described a challenge it was backed with data and described in terms of tradeoffs. I felt empowered through the whole process.Even though I wasn't in a rush, he was quick to answer my questions about listings that caught my eye. I learned a lot from him when we visited homes. I loved one of the places but immediately ruled it out as being out of my reach. About two weeks later we were able to spot that it was still on the market and Ron moved quickly to schedule another showing and figure out what offer could close the deal. Ron consistently demonstrated that he had my best interests in mind during the offer and closing process. All sorts of big and little things went wrong that were out of his control but he showed an incredible sense of ownership. He leaned on his relationships to minimize the impact to me. He moved mountains to still able to close within a few days of the original date. Instead of being annoyed at how complicated and difficult it got he was always so kind and empathetic towards me. I can't sing his praises enough and will be definitely sending anyone I know his way.
Shuting G.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Over the course of almost 5 months, I have had a great experience working with Ron to find my first home purchase in SF, and eventually, we did it (off-market)!Ron took the time to understand my likings and makes good listing recommendations in general. He is very responsive to viewing requests and questions and guided me well throughout the process. He is patient and didn't really impose any pressure during the search. Another thing I like about Ron is that he is data-driven. He has been proactive in providing CMAs for properties that I showed interest in, and he also uses that to give offer recommendations relatively objectively. I got to learn quite a lot from him about real estate in the process.He has solid local knowledge. Not only is he able to speak to the pros/cons when it comes to many different areas and condo buildings in the city, but he also has a relatively accurate sense of the SF market that his price point estimations have been fairly close, for offers that we have made in this process and for sold listings that I was interested in but didn't make offers for.We had a few issues during the loan contingency period after our offer was accepted and Ron had been very helpful in their resolutions. He has good contacts in many areas relevant to purchasing real estate such as lending, insurance, and real estate law, etc that sometimes come in handy and I think he had demonstrated that he'd have the client's best interest in mind during the offer and closing stages.He is awesome!
Cooney1116029
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Over five years ago we worked with Todd to purchase a condo in Mission Bay... it was a wonderful, easy experience... not to mention fast. We loved Todd's confidence and overall knowledge of the SF real estate market. And he definitely commanded respect... something that can be sorely lacking when dealing with other realtors. Fast forward to 2021, and we wanted to sell... the only person we called was Todd. Selling a condo in SF during a pandemic isn't easy... but Todd got it done! If we had gone with anyone else... we are convinced the result would have not been the same. He is super professional, and he has an A+ team working with him. We can't recommend Todd enough... matter-of-fact, we have recommended him and our friends feel the same way about him as we do.
Nicolai S.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I worked with Marcus & Todd to sell my apartment. Marcus & Todd were both extremely data-driven and yet, they clearly understood the qualitative aspects that made my apartment valuable and were able to communicate it effectively to prospective buyers. The result is that the sales price surpassed my original expectations.Marcus & Todd' team took the lead in coordinating repairs, remodeling, staging and communication with the Property Management company and HOA board throughout the sales process, which was particularly appreciated since I was abroad for a large portion of the process.Highly recommend working with them if you get the chance!
Amukherjee424
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Over the past 11 years, Marcus has supported my family in 4 separate SF real estate transactions. Most recently, Marcus supported us in selling a condo (one he also helped us purchase 4 years prior). Across the wide variety of experiences in my lifetime, I have met few people who have mastered their craft the way that Marcus has mastered the art and science of supporting humans to buy and sell real estate. Marcus' superpower is highly thoughtful communication. A real estate broker must communicate about a myriad of tasks to their client. As examples, they need to offer opinions immediately post touring a property, they need to coordinate the logistics of setting a house up for sale, and they need to hold their clients' hands through the negotiation of offers and counter-offers. Marcus will always offer a balanced, highly analytical, deeply thorough opinion across all these functions. He does not oversell or overpromise. Even when we trust him to handle small details, he'll always include us in the decision making process in order to ensure we remain in sync. Marcus is highly responsive. In over a decade I can't remember him ever not sending me a text back immediately. If we ever wanted his opinion on a property, he'd make time to go see it. Real estate transactions are very important decisions for me and my family. To have had an adviser that I have been able to trust so deeply is an incredible gift. Particularly when compared to the experiences that my friends have with other brokers, Marcus' exceptional track record is unsurprising.
Erin M.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I can't recommend Ron highly enough! He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and transparent and made my first time home buying experience a great one. He is very data driven and really understands all of the intricacies of the complex SF real estate market. He was always very quick to respond to any questions or issues that came up and took the time to make sure we had a thorough understanding of every step in the process. I will definitely go back to Ron for all future real estate needs and have already recommended him to several friends.
Dorisdones
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I met Marcus when I decided to sell my family's home. It was a daunting task, but Marcus guided me throughout the process. He was always willing to listen, give advice and coordinate all aspects from the prepping of the home to sell, to the final closing. Marcus is one in a million, who has gained my respect and trust.
Bettymaten
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review After interviewing several other agents to list my Marina Condo, I gave the listing to Todd. It was immediately clear I made an excellent choice. The condo was an investment property. Todd understood that I had no attachment to the unit and wanted to sell it quickly for a fair price. Todd suggested some improvements to best market the property during a difficult time in the SF real estate market. I was impressed that he kept my financial interests in mind in selecting the improvements that were likely to have the biggest impact. I was a bit skeptical when he promised a sale within 2 weeks of listing at above asking price, but he delivered. Recently, I found out that the HOA had never received the documents showing proof of sale. In spite of the fact that this is usually the responsibility of the buyer's agent, Todd stepped right in and took care of it, several months after the sale. It's an example of how he goes the extra mile for his clients.
JairamRanganathan
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd and his team are an amazing group to work with, even with difficult situations. We had a somewhat unique property sale of a very large, luxury condo in Noe Valley that had some challenges attached to it. Todd took care of every aspect of design, marketing, and finding the perfect buyers for the property. He and his team were detail-oriented and extremely responsive throughout the process. I think both us and the buyers are going to be happy with the final outcome which is the ideal outcome for all of us. Strongly recommend this team.
Yhc6198
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review It has been a pleasure working with Ron on the recent purchasing of a beautiful condo in Rincon Hill. He has done an excellent job for me and my family. His advises and guidances were always precise and right to the points. He was so efficient and always one step ahead. It was a very speedy and smooth purchase. I am very happy to recommend him as a buyer agent in Rincon Hill, San Francisco.
Alok B.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron is top notch. We reached out to him after researching top agents in San Francisco, and are glad we did. His deep knowledge of the SF real estate market was very helpful throughout the search, particularly to understand the ins and outs of neighborhoods. He is also well connected to agents and real estate professionals throughout the city, which is a differentiated advantage in a competitive market like SF. Finally, he is very kind, organized, and professional, which makes working with him a breeze. Highly recommend!
Kkim23
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I had great experience with Ron as buyer's agent for me. The process was flawless from beginning to the day of closing. He is easy to talk to and impressed with his immediate response to all of my questions. Highly recommended.
Merrilltracy
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review After interviewing several of the top-rated realtors in San Francisco, I chose to list my home with the Montgomery + Lee team and I could not be more happy. I no longer live in San Francisco and went through the whole sales process remotely, so I needed to find someone who could handle every detail of this listing. Todd and Marcus stepped in and exceeded my expectations on every level.First, using their trusted vendors, they oversaw a full, internal remodel of my property from start to finish. Even though I had final say on all aspects of the remodel, I consistently found myself following their design instincts every time because they know what buyers in the San Francisco market are looking for.The marketing for the property was strategic, targeted and generated a lot of interest. Once it hit the market, it received an offer significantly higher than my asking price in just 4 days. And with the help of their amazing support team, closing on the property was so easy - even with me being out of town the entire time.If I were selling another property in San Francisco, Montgomery + Lee would be the first call I would make.
Rob M.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review When we first considered working with a real estate agent to sell our condo, Todd and Marcus stood out from the rest immediately. They were the most prepared, had the most data, and provided the best market perspectives. They continued to stand out in professionalism and quality all the way thru the sale. They and their team did a great job in preparing our place for sale, executing on excellent marketing, and delivering sage advice through the negotiation with prospective buyers. They understand quality property and I believe we got the right price with all their help. I would recommend Todd and Marcus to everyone, but particularly if you have a quality property to sell.
Adi Z.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Marcus has been a genuine professional for me and my family for purchases in San Francisco. He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I cannot imagine navigating the fast-moving real estate market without him.
Wesley A.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was the best! We connected through Zillow, which I was a little skeptical about at first, but it ended up working out great. Ron was patient, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the whole process. We looked at a handful of different properties over the course of a few months and Ron was able to walk me through the differences and nuances unique to each. When it came to contracts and closing process there was never any doubt in my mind that Ron was speaking and acting with my best interests in mind.I'd recommend Ron to friends and family and if I need an agent again he is who I'd call.
Stevenchhabra
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was incredibly helpful in my condo search. I told him I was exclusively interested in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco which he was very knowledgeable about. He got me access to condos in my price range that also had all of the attributes I was specifically looking for. This was my first time buying a property, and Ron helped me feel very comfortable with the parts of the process I was not familiar with. I really appreciate his patience in answering my questions and also his ability to help me navigate an unprecedented housing market due to the COVID-19 disruptions. I ultimately paid about 3.7% under the asking price and about 7.8% what the buyer previously paid for the property 5 years prior. I would highly recommend Ron to anyone looking for a broker who is both knowledgeable as well as friendly.
Tpk6
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was incredibly knowledgeable about the intricacies of the SF real estate market. He also did an amazing job with negotiating and reading the seller.
Zuser20150424100623035
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Purchased a Luxury Condo in SF.I was extremely pleased with working with Ron during the process of evaluating type of homes (condo vs. single family home), understanding the current market conditions, negotiating a deal and finally working through a cross-border escrow/close on our new home. Ron originally came highly recommended from a close friend which I am glad we took her advice. Key Points that made the process smooth: - His ability to understand the needs of myself and fiancA(C) - Highly Knowledgeable about the SF Market - Provided crucial advice on specific buildings and areas to determine whether we should explore further or move on - Able to take several suggestions and sample listing and extrapolate where better opportunities, listing, deals and overall values would be - Very analytical when it comes to numbers and provided relevant information - Information that was provided was extremely helpful as we negotiated on different deals and where the absolute bottom was - We were in a very tight timeframe which Ron was able to push things quickly but without giving up any potential oversight - Vast networkHighly recommend friends and family. Overall, just a very intelligent and genuine professional who is willing to go the extra mile to keep us happy.Ron is awesome.-Nathan
Eventuallysandy
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We couldn't be happier to have worked with Ron. He is quick, concise, and very insightful. He provided us with great analysis of every potential listing interests we had, while also gave us other great suggestions. We were able to quickly narrow down our search and found the perfect home for us. Ron also got us an incredible discount - over 100k below market value. We highly recommend him and will definitely work with him again.
Cyberkeepr
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We've worked with Todd & Marcus on three different transactions (one purchase & two sales). Not only are they experts on the SF market, but they are very responsive and make the process a breeze. They absolutely knocked it out of the park on our most recent sale -- we handed off the keys and they handled everything from supervising the loading of the movers to preparing our home for sale. Five weeks after we moved across the country they brought us 8 offers and we closed 10 days later.
Vxio46
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I was lucky enough to be referred to Ron early during my home search in SF. Ron has made this process enjoyable from the very beginning. This was due to his knowledge of the area, amazing responsiveness, and end to end white glove service. He often went out of his way to help me in the process, and for that I am truly grateful.
Msqd9m59xg
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd represented me in the purchase of my new home in SF. Given I was living in Oregon at the start of the process, Todd was able to bring to life the various neighborhoods of the city and provide me options to help zero in on the property that made the most sense for me. He was incredibly patient and available at all hours of the week (morning, nights, weekends, etc.). It felt like working with an old friend on the process. We could be super honest with each other, which made for a fun process. I will be using Todd and his team for all my property needs going forward!
DavidSha7
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd and team are simply fantastic. In late 2020, my partner and I moved to the North Bay Area and decided to sell our beloved home in San Francisco, during the height of the pandemic no less, and arguably one of the most volatile housing markets weve seen in recent memory.Needless to say, Todd provided as much comfort and reassurance you can possibly ask for during this time. From detailed data analysis on market comps and prevailing market trends, to ensuring our home was staged and photographed properly to encourage wary buyers to come off the sidelines during COVID, Todd didnt miss a step. He was always available by email, phone and text and regularly checked in to provide summaries on open house visits and other strategies we could consider to continue marketing our home. He makes you feel like youre his only client.After a short, and at times nerve-wracking period, we were able to sell our home to a wonderful buyer. As much as you want to maximize the sale of your home, you also want the next homeowner to be a worthy steward and Todd helped us secure a great one. Todd and team managed all of the details throughout escrow and ensured everything was handled professionally, on time, and with minimal need for hands-on oversight.I'm happy to share this review to provide firm reassurance to anyone that is considering working with Todd, Marcus and team. You can be sure that you will be working with the best.
User5924765
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was absolutely incredible. His guidance through my first property purchase was invaluable. He was professional, kind, and extremely responsive every step of the way. Because of his knowledge of the area and the market, I was able to get beautiful unlisted condo at a price I was extremely excited about. My transaction encountered a few bumps in the road, and Ron was my advocate throughout the whole process. He helped manage the relationship with my lender and seller to make sure things stayed on track and gave me a ton of reassurance that things would work out. I certainly plan to work with Ron for future purchases and strongly recommend him.
NNM
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review I was matched with Ron via Zillow, and he was super helpful from the beginning. He knows SF really well and gave me pros and cons of buildings, areas and units I had saved in his portal before we even saw anything. I had been based out of town during COVID, and he even went with a friend of mine to screen a property I was interested in before I made the trip to SF. On the day we viewed, he had an aggressive schedule (which I appreciated) and was very helpful during the viewings. Once I settled on a place, he was great at advocating for me (I am a negotiator and appreciate that he negotiated well for me). He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend Ron for anyone looking for an agent in SF. He is the rare combination of highly knowledgeable, communicative and aggressive.
Bensonc81
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Search no further for the best real estate team in San Francisco! I've worked with Todd, Marcus and their amazing group (Sandy, Brad) on 3 real estate transactions in San Francisco (2 purchases and 1 sale). In every case, the process has been seamless from beginning to end thanks to their deep knowledge of the market, smart strategy on offers, and ability to move quickly with their strong relationships across the industry. Most recently, I purchased a single family home in Eureka Valley, in the most competitive price segment. Todd and Marcus not only helped strategize on the best offer to get the home over several other strong offers, they helped ensure a tight 19 day close without any issue!
Zuser20200629220752621
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We had a wonderful time working with Ron! Throughout our search process, Ron was patient, detail-oriented, organized and not pushy at all. He was knowledgeable about each listing as well as the overall market, especially given the volatile nature of the pandemic. Even after the sale, Ron has gone above and beyond, by helping us navigate new home ownership. We loved working with him so much that we referred him to a friend who also bought a place with Ron's help! And we're hoping to work with him to sell next as well. Go with Ron - you won't regret it!
Ankur R.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review TL;DR: Ron is incredible. He's friendly, knowledgeable about the SF housing market, detail-oriented, super responsive (he never once delayed on a reply longer than 24 hours, and often responded within minutes), and tenacious as a negotiator (got us a significant reduction in our final purchase price). We highly recommend Ron, especially for first-time homebuyers like us!My wife and I have been renting our whole lives, and living in San Francisco meant that we probably were going to continue renting for a while to come. However, with the pandemic and resulting drop (however small) in condo prices within the city, we figured we'd dip our toes in the water and see what was available. We were randomly paired with Ron when we requested a showing of a condo (not the one we ended up purchasing). Wow, were we lucky! We decided immediately after viewing the condo that we didn't like it, and that night Ron sent us a customized list of condos to review. As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and Ron always answered each one quickly, thoroughly, and patiently.After several misses, Ron never lost hope or gave up on us, and when we found our perfect condo he immediately switched to tenacious negotiator, getting the sellers to not only agree to a discounted price but also to fix several items around the house. One of those was repainting, and Ron got them to agree to repaint using our specific paint and color selections. Alas, the painters messed it up, but Ron pushed again and the sellers got another painter to come and fix it, no extra cost to us.We just closed yesterday, and we can't believe how lucky we were. Ron was amazing to work with, and we highly recommend him to anyone but especially first-time homebuyers like us who may be apprehensive about getting into the SF market. Ron knows his stuff and will find you a home that you'll really be happy with.
Zuser20150703133611717
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review As a first time buyer, I had countless questions relating to home purchasing processes, real estate valuation, financing and so much more. Marcus was incredibly patient in bringing me up to speed on these topics.I found his communication style perfect for streamlining this process: he provided data wherever possible (CMA reports, market trends, neighborhood statistics) and was very clear about flagging other inputs as experience-based opinion (which I found incredibly valuable). Within a few weeks, I was able to develop confidence in my understanding of the real estate purchasing process.Working with Marcus, I quickly developed two important skills:1. (Somewhat of) an intuition for the real-estate market (pricing, buyer behavior, etc)2. The patience to wait for the right opportunity. This was key for me. Early in our process, he worked with me to outline goals, price range, target neighborhoods, and develop a solid understanding of what it was I was looking for.A few months and a handful of property viewings later, we had found the right one. Marcus expertly navigated me through the negotiation process -- exploring all options and enabling me to put forth the best offer possible without exceeding budget.In our game everybody won, and the process was both fun and exciting.Bottom line:Marcus offers an invaluable wealth of knowledge in the real estate domain, and the communication skills and perception to quickly become an ideal guide. I highly recommend his services.
Jenny J.
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review We had the pleasure of working with Ron to purchase our first home in SF. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking! He made a what usually is a stressful process super smooth and seamless. I can't even count the number of times Ron was helpful. He provided great education for first time homebuyers, helped handle / coordinate things with our difficult lender, was around to answer questions even after home purchase... you name it and Ron was there! Cannot recommend him enough.
User88745143
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Ron was an absolute joy to work with as we went through the process of purchasing our first home. We started working with Ron before we relocated back to SF. He was incredibly responsive to our shifting travel schedule and informative about the market trends in various neighborhoods we were interested in. As we refined our home search and found our dream home (faster than we expected to!), Ron was on hand every step of the way. He addressed our many questions about the closing process, gave us fantastic references for mortgage lenders and other contacts, and made us feel confident in our ultimate home choice. We couldnt imagine going through this process with anyone else. I would recommend Ron highly to anyone on the home search in the SF area.
Donde8899
Review for Member: Todd Montgomery
Zillow
Review Todd and Marcus are consummate professionals. In every sense of the word! Thorough, thoughtful, incredible work ethics to get the job done. And our house was HARD to sell! One agent already failed. They were present at every showing to make sure the key points were made known to the potential buyer and agent. And then we get hit by a global pandemic where everyone is ordered indoors. But they persisted and the house was sold in the middle of the pandemic. An incredible feat. If I could surround myself with their level of quality in every aspect of life, I would be in paradise!
