Jason H Hoffman -Pacific Union International Real Estate

There are many, many agents in SF, and Jason stands head and shoulder above the crowd. He is truly exceptional at what he does. After we first got in touch with him to help us sell our condo and find a house, he spent hours with us, at our convenience (often late at night), asking us questions and listening to us to get a firm sense of our priorities, needs and preferences. He gave us a well thought out plan and then handled the staging, marketing and disclosure process. Ultimately, he sold our idiosyncratic place in a way that we were very, very happy with. In that process we watched him masterfully negotiate some tricky issues with integrity and professionalism.
Because he is so highly regarded in the field, other agents want to work with him — and sometimes that can be the difference between getting and not getting a house. Jason cares about his clients and it comes through in every interaction. Buying and selling your home can bring up a lot of loaded issues related to money and family and on and on and Jason handles this all with compassion, patience and kindness.

Jason acted as my buyers broker and did an amazing job. He did a great job listening to my requirements and matching homes accordingly. within 3 weeks of starting my search he found an off market property and he had a great relationship with the sellers agent so he got me in fast before a bidding war could occur. Somehow in a sellers market with little inventory he found me a home with everything I wanted and in the neighborhood I wanted to stay in. Not only that he managed to get me a great deal. The banks appraisal came in $ 60k above what I paid. He pulled off a miracle. The whole process was far faster and smoother than I could have hoped. As a first time buyer Jason was great at talking me through the process and also set me up with a mortgage broker Susan Costello at Everbank, who went above and beyond. We closed in 16 days with financing. I would highly recommend using Jason for the San Francisco market. It’s about the best decision I’ve ever made.

After having met Jason through a mutual friend, I kept in touch and peppered him with housing market questions before I was ready to jump in. When I was finally ready to look for my first home, he sat down with me for hours to explain everything I needed to know about the process. He even drove me around San Francisco to get a good idea of the neighborhoods I would consider living in and those I wouldn’t.
Fortunately barely a month passed before we found the house for me – and the first open house I actually visited — but so did some 30 others interested in the property. Jason really helped me navigate the negotiation process and tell me all the details about how to make a compelling offer. We ended up making a strong offer that was accepted despite having lots of other competing offers for the same property. After that Jason helped worked with my bank and the title company to make sure everything was on track and it closed successfully right on time. I’ve since been at the property for 6 months now and it’s the perfect place for me at this time in my life.
Jason was very professional along the way — even when I listed out some of my very specific property needs — and never pushy like some other real estate agents I’ve met. I’ve been recommending Jason to some of my friends thinking about purchasing their first homes too and will be sure to ring him up when it comes time for me to purchase my next home.

We were referred to Jason to sell our 3 bedroom house in SF by a friend that knows him well. After speaking to multiple agents, we were most impressed w Jason’s knowledge of the market and sound advice. We were not disappointed.
Jason kicked off the process quickly. He came up w a marketing plan and timeline we were happy with. He took his time to explain everything to us but at the same time moved fast. He encouraged us to get our property on the market right after labor day which ended up working out very well for us. He is a straight shooter … giving advice and recommendation but always allowing us to drive the process. He managed the staging process and all disclosures. He also addressed any concerns we had along the way and was able to modify based on our feedback.
During the negotiation process, Jason really stood out. He is a professional and can tell has done this many times. Through multiple rounds Jason way surpassed our expectations, getting us the best price.
If you are looking for a fast, honest agent that will get you the best price for your home while not compromising or taking unnecessary risks, Jason is your man. Rate him 5 stars!

We were referred to Jason to help us find the right place as we were looking to move (from Pac Heights) to a new neighborhood in San Francisco at the right price.
What I appreciated most was that Jason was both patient and extremely honest. I’ve met brokers who are overly aggressive and don’t have the highest integrity. He didn’t rush us through the process (we took over 12 months to find the exact place we love). But he followed though to completion and was there whenever we needed him.
He also worked with us closely, and didn’t just send us a recap of random places, but filtered out the spots that didn’t fit our specs. He probably saved us over 100 hours of time, and was able to predict where properties true value was, and where they were going to actually sell.
Jason helped us structure the offering so that it would close quickly and so that we could beat other offers. I had thought that an offer was an offer in real estate, but learned that simply isn’t true.
It turned out that the Sellers Broker also had very nice things to say about Jason. We feel that he was the reason we were able to close the place we had dreamed of and with a quick closing time. Thanks again!

We were referred to Jason by another agent at Pacific Union. We could not have been happier with our experience working with Jason. For those that have dealt with the San Francisco market, it is one of the most frustrating, time-​consuming, and competitive markets around. Jason understands the market conditions very well and makes the process about as comfortable as it could possibly be. He never forced us to make a decision that was not in our best interest and worked closely with us to try and position our offer as best as possible. After losing on those competitive bids Jason was able to find us a great property off market that fit all of our needs. He helped us through the negotiation and escrow process as well as helped us envision the work required to make this house our home. Furthermore, he provided us with great contacts for both inspections and the actual work that we decided to have done. There is no one out there better suited to help anyone find the home of their dreams in this ridiculous marketplace. He is well-​versed in both high-​end and entry-​level condos and homes and showed us potential buys in all corners of San Francisco. 5 stars does not give his professionalism, knowledge of the market, and attention to detail justice.

Jason helped me find a great home and was patient throughout my search process and even kept me motivated when it seemed futile. He’s extremely professional and really wants to ensure you find the right home. I would use him again for any property needs.

Jason Hoffman assisted my Uncle and Aunt (in their 80’s) with the sale of their Forest Hill home in San Francisco. He was organized and professional, went above and beyond to get their home sold in a short period of time. His patience and understanding through the process was a god send to them as they transitioned to Seattle. Thank you Jason!

I met Jason trying to buy a townhome near where we were renting. He was the seller’s realtor. I was so impressed by his honesty and presence that when it came time to pull the trigger, empty the bank account, and buy a home for our family here in SF, I gave Jason a call. He took me through neighborhoods and realized that getting a safe and happy place for our kids near their current schools was our priority. He found us a great fit in a month! THEN after over an unbelievably arduous 30+ days of financing and closing issues, we were about to lose our home. The deal would have fallen through to backup offers, but the seller’s realtor was respected and liked by Jason. She spoke with the seller on our behalf for that extra needed week. This is a testament to Jason’s professionalism in the industry. Also, listen to him when he recommends you use a mortgage broker. Conventional banks these days can cost you your home-​unless you’re an all cash offer, of course. ;}

As first time home buyers, my fiancé and I were very thankful to find such a knowledgable, patient, and fun loving realtor when we met Jason. He is not only hardworking but also extremely dependable and responsive. Jason worked so hard to help us land our first place in the very competitive San Francisco market. He exceeded our expectations by guiding us to the perfect flat in our dream neighborhood. I would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for an experienced realtor they can truly trust. Bravo, Jason!
–Val W.

As a first time buyer, I was very fortunate to have Jason as my broker. He is patient, honest, professional and kind. I could not ask for a better broker than Jason. My friend who also had great experience with Jason before recommended him to me, knowing that he would walk me through all the steps with great knowledge and patience. We found a perfect little condo for me in a very short amount of time. He is also a very fun and warm person to hang out with. I would recommend him to anyone who is buying or selling a place.

When we started looking for a condo in San Francisco Jason was the first broker who took an interest in us, and actually tried to help! Every broker we spoke to only wanted to list a condo, nobody was interested in representing a buyer, since the market was HOT for sellers, and the inventory was low! Jason listened to our wish list, and found us the perfect condo before it even went to market (since there were bidding wars occurring) He was very professional, knowledgeable, and with his background in law, you knew he understood all of the contracts. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an honest and fair person in their corner!

Jason’s management of the overall process of selling our condo in South Beach was excellent. He had a good understanding of the market, came to our HOA meetings to really make sure he knew the details of any community/​building issues, and built a good rapport with our front desk staff in the building.
He worked with us in a very open, friendly and respectful way. He wasn’t pushy and was always open to working around our schedule as much as he could. (He also made friends with our 2 year old!
Jason is an extremely professional and experienced realtor, and also has a legal background which seems like a great combination. He was incredibly responsive to emails/​inquiries — usually getting back to us right away. He was also very proactive and clearly putting in the work to sell our condo.
Initially we tried to sell the condo «as-​is» without officially listing it or staging it. Jason marketed the property and brought through many potential buyers. Although we got some offers through this process they weren’t at the price we wanted and Jason agreed with this approach — rather than pushing for a quick sale.
Then, Jason helped us with staging — connecting us with a stager who also coordinated painters, carpet fitters and cleaners. He could have done a slightly better job at explaining the costs and managing our expectations related to this work as some of them came in higher than initial estimates. However on the positive side Jason and the team worked really hard when we moved out of our apartment — and they rallied around to get everything done in one week to open for showing that Saturday and Sunday. We signed an offer two days later and having just closed escrow we’ve been very pleased to have Jason’s help every step of the way!

My family and I were lucky enough to work with Jason Hoffman this last year in the sale of our piece of property. I never thought that a realtor like this existed. He was kind, meticulous, honest, and extremely hard working!
We came to Jason because we needed to sell a piece of property that had been in our family for three generations due to financial difficulties. Understanding this, Jason made the process easier then we could have ever imagined. He worked around the clock, and in about a months time, had a sale that was EXACTLY the amount we asked for. There were no problems, no complications, and no hang-​ups of any kind. The process was literally flawless and smooth, and he stayed in contact with us consistently, everyday. So I say this to anyone who finds themselves working with Jason Hoffman to buy or sell a piece of property. Consider yourself incredibly fortunate! You will NOT find anyone better! We are forever in his debt. — The Newburgh Family

When I first started looking for a new home six months ago, I dealt with five or so different realtors from a variety of different companies, all of whom I found pushy (most were super arrogant too). On a number of occasions I was acutely aware that they were more interested in their commission than in what my needs were.
So I happily ditched all of them after meeting with Jason Hoffman of McGuire Real Estate’s Noe Valley office. He’s personable, trustworthy, ridiculously helpful, extraordinarily thorough with paperwork (he has a legal background so you know he’s not missing any small print), gives consistently solid advice and never once lost his cool in the midst of me freaking out about something (which happened more than once…).
He’s polite and professional at all times, but will fight your corner very effectively when action needs taking.
I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.

In a slumping real estate market, it’s really not a fun task selling your home. For me, it was especially painful since I really loved my beautiful SF condo. But when your job promotion forces you to relocate, c’est la vie.
I originally listed my SF property with an agent from Alain Pinel who I will kindly leave unnamed. This original agent had me dump tons of excessive money in just to list my place. Bear in mind that my property was built in 2003 and I furnished it completely with high-​end DWR stuff. Despite my resistance, this first agent insisted that I dump $ 5K in to repainting and an additional $ 4K for staging. I sensed something was arye but I made the foolish mistake of trusting this self-​proclaimed real estate guru. He said all my money put in upfront would be worth more than 10-​fold in return on the sale end. Bottom line… this was complete BS. After the first month of Open Houses, this agent just literally gave up. He ended up just putting a lockbox on my place and pretty much hoped it would sell itself. The only time I heard from him was for a demand to reduce the price further. The last straw came when he said I just had to accept the simple fact that I needed to take a huge loss from my original purchase price.
So after 5 months, I said adiós to the agent from Alain Pinel. Through an interesting twist of fate, I found out my old high school friend Jason Hoffman was a top producing real estate agent for McGuire. Since I had always been warned not to do business with friends, I was a bit apprehensive at first. But after the nightmare I just went through with the prior agent, I ended up deciding to give Jason an opportunity to list my place.
From the first listing meeting with Jason, he was totally on top of things. He came prepared with a complete market analysis on my property. Through a very logical process, we came up with a very solid game plan on how to market and price my place. To make a short story short… he worked hard and got my property sold within a month! And unlike what my first agent had told me, I did NOT have to sell my place for a huge loss.
So when you finally decide to go with a realtor, learn from my mistakes and choose wisely off the bat. Picking the right agent will make a tremendous difference when it comes to the amount of pain & suffering you must endure. Jason will definitely help streamline your real estate experience and make it as painless as possible. From start to finish, he proved to be completely diligent and on top of the situation. He never skimped on showing my property as much as possible both online and in person. And when in came to the negotiating and contracting part, I truly think his background as a lawyer was a definite asset.
If you ever have the need to hit the real estate market, Jason will definitely be a good guide to helping you get things done right.