He brought in another agent as a sounding board and to help navigate the transaction, which was greatly appreciated and showed he truly cared about us as friends and clients rather than just the commission. Rob consistently provided valuable insights into the different neighborhoods of the city and his knowledge of the complexities of the San Francisco market proved invaluable. He remained consistently available to talk through options at any time - day or night and quell questions that came from me as a first time buyer. Lastly, he maintained a cool, calm demeanor throughout the entire process and helped navigate all the speed bumps of the process. I highly recommend Rob to help navigate the difficult process!
As a buyer's agent, Robert researched and took care to see me through the bid process, to (as he put it well) maximize success and minimize the risk of overpaying. His subsequent and regular real estate summaries are very helpful, too. I highly recommend him.
Rob was amazing to work with! Friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable regarding the housing market in SF. He was especially detailed and responsive during closing, contacting me regularly and coordinating between all the involved parties.
As a first time homeowner, it was important for me to work with a real estate agent who could handhold me through the entire process and help educate me on the steps along the way. Rob did that and then some, all while being a complete pleasure to be around. He also has fantastic references for lenders, contractors, etc. which was very useful.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, especially during a global pandemic. I’d work with Rob again in a heartbeat.
Rob was phenomenal to work with in selling our Potrero Hill loft condo. We knew he was the right agent to help us with our condo sale as he has lived in Potrero Hill for almost two decades and has worked in real estate for that entire time, and it shows. He had a clear vision of what it would take to get the highest price for our loft and laid it all out in a detailed plan for us. Rob managed the process from start to finish, including expertly advising on property improvements to prepare the loft for sale, project managing the various contractors that came through our unit to do the work, and implementing a marketing plan which was ultimately successful in driving traffic through the property and attracting multiple offers. It sold in 11 days for 12.5% over asking in the middle of a pandemic with no open houses. Best of all, he kept us well-informed and firmly in the drivers' seat with minimal work on our part and even less stress! I can't recommend Rob highly enough.
Robert's previous experience as an estimator gave us key insights to aspects of homes we toured. In particular, he gave sound advise on potential problem areas; he has a great understanding of materials, architectural design, structure, and costs; and he knows so many great contractors for home needs - we hired some he recommended!
To Whom It May Concern,
My husband & I purchased a condominium for our son who has been living in San Francisco for many years. In this virtual world and over 2000 miles apart (we reside in the Midwest), the whole process was unfamiliar and unsettling for us, but Rob helped to navigate calmly. We placed our trust in our son's judgement to select an agent whom he could work with confidently and a place where he likes to live comfortably. It was very difficult and time consuming for him. We were not much of help to him, but Rob was. In fact Rob referred an attorney and a CPA to him to clear our questions. Those professionals extended their expertise to our son just because Rob referred. What a wonderful reflection of who Rob Mitchell was, I thought. Rob demonstrated his understanding and patience toward unusual and difficult clients like us. We are truly grateful for his approach to make this real estate purchase possible. With sincere gratitude, D. and M.
We worked with Rob on 2 back-to-back transactions - selling our loft and buying a single-family residence. Having now completed both transactions, I could not have imagined working with someone else or trying to do any of this by ourselves.
Rob's extensive experience as an appraiser was invaluable on both transactions. With our search to buy, Rob was immediately able to give us a clear picture of the value of the asking price, things to look out for in terms of how the property would value over time, and all the pros/cons of the different trade-offs. Through his research and his network, he had a great sense on how competitive a property would be, which was very helpful in helping us focus. Rob's deep expertise into neighborhoods within the city also allowed him to find and recommend hidden gem properties that we likely would have not have considered on our own - and in the end, it was one of the on-paper-unlikely properties that we ended up buying and loving.
With our sale transaction, Rob's staging of our loft transformed the property to maximize the appeal. He had great advice on what to update, how much to spend on updates to maximize return, and then found a team who did great work getting the loft ready for sale. The amount of research and hustle was just impressive, e.g., Rob even chatted with other agents who had sold comparable properties nearby to help us get as much context as possible. His marketing campaign was target-customer focused and broad-reaching. In the end, I'm confident that the loft got significant market exposure and that we maximized the price we could have gotten.
It was a pleasure to work with Rob over the 6-month period. With such big transactions, there is nothing like having an agent that you innately trust throughout the entire process. Rob thought of and helped manage a myriad of details that we would have not thought of. What could have been a super stressful process turned out to be as smooth as you have hoped for, and a lot of fun. It was a 5-star experience on both transactions and I cannot recommend Rob highly enough.
I cannot imagine completing a real estate transaction with anyone else. Robert's deep experience as both a real estate appraiser in San Francisco for over a decade, as well as his experience as a realtor, made him the perfect agent to assist with both of our transactions. His expertise in the neighborhoods and sub-neighborhoods and market trends for each saved us a ton of time and money. He is a trusted consultant and sounding board that conducted detailed analysis on each property we considered. He also took care of all of the legwork regarding selling the property. All of this, plus meticulous way in which he completed all of the paperwork and process, made it obvious that he had earned every dollar of his fees. Thank you so much Robert!
Rob Mitchell was straightforward, transparent and honest throughout the entire process, which made us feel confident. He communicated clearly and consistently, always keeping us informed without overwhelming us. We appreciate his professionalism, knowledge and guidance. The entire experience was pretty seamless from start to finish. Thank you, Rob!
Robert (Rob) Mitchell and the team were great to work with every step of the way and then some. Highest recommendation regarding Rob and his team.
We had a great experience with Rob, especially as first time buyers in the U.S. who were totally new to the process! Rob went over every detail, no question was too small and he was always available - evenings, weekends for whatever was needed. He also has real integrity and wasn’t trying to push us in any direction, just guiding us through the process and offering advice. We would not hesitate to recommend Rob and owe him a huge thanks for everything - including the shortest ever Escrow!!
