Twice the Expertise: Linda LeBlanc and Stuart Wilson

Stuart and Linda are an excellent team. I have bought and sold homes in both New York and San Francisco and can honestly say they are far superior to any agent with whom I have ever worked.
They are genuine, likeable, knowledgeable, very well connected in the community, and simply get the job done. They took the time to understand my needs and diligently researched properties that would fit well. I was guided through both buying and selling bolstered by their strong project management skills, knowledge, and attention to detail. In addition, they provided a great set of contractor referrals to begin improvements on my new home who have all been excellent. Buying and selling in San Francisco is intense and they made it enjoyable.
They were such a part of my life for such a focused period; I will miss them!
You can’t go wrong working with them!

Linda LeBlanc and Stuart Wilson are the best in the business. My family has had the pleasure of working with them twice, and each time they have been exceptional. On both occasions, Linda and Stuart have been professional, responsive, honest, realistic, and insightful.
They take the time to really research properties, and give their honest opinion of the strengths and weaknesses of them. While giving recommendations, they are careful not to be pushy, and truly listened to my husband’s and my requests and needs. They took time to answer all of our questions, no matter how mundane. Linda and Stuart are always reachable, and we were amazed at their responsiveness, no matter what time of day. We always received a thoughtful response. We never felt pressured into a decision, but always felt fully informed.
Not only are Stuart and Linda excellent at their job, they are just truly likable people. You can tell that they have the respect of the real estate community, which is invaluable in San Francsico’s crazy market. They are truly two of the most professional individuals I have ever worked with, and have recommended them without reservation to numerous friends and colleagues. Anyone would be lucky to have these two on their team.

We just purchased our second home with the help of Stuart and Linda. They did a fantastic job helping us buy our first home two years ago and since then they continued to keep us up to date, ultimately culminating in perfect timing for our second purchase. They are both very professional, smart and extremely aware of market conditions. These qualities are wonderfully complemented by their care and patience, even after you close the transaction. As they supported us through both transactions, we have seen how detail oriented they are, holding our hands through all stages of the purchase. They have built a strong network of realtors, financiers and other industry related professionals which has proved helpful in every facet of the process — from property search to bidding and close. We continue to refer our friends and family to them and we have known several others that have worked with Stuart and Linda with very positive experiences. We are extremely pleased we were able to purchase two homes with first offers in this difficult market and know we were only able to do this because of their expertise. Thank you Stuart and Linda!

My husband and I just sold our San Francisco condo through Stuart Wilson and Linda Le Blanc at Twice the Expertise, and we had an excellent experience. They have a deep understanding of the market and are highly professional and detail oriented. Everything went smoothly and efficiently — from receiving reliable contacts for us to make some minor repairs, to presenting the property, and finally to closing our transaction without a hitch. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and, without reservation, recommend using Twice the Expertise for your real estate needs.

The preceding reviews are right on. Linda and Stuart are fantastic — honest, professional, tremondously knowledgeable, always responsive, and, as a bonus, they are just wonderful people. I couldn’t imagine going through the process of buying a home in SF with anyone else.

We searched for a place in the city for 5+ months with another agent before having Linda and Stuart recommended to us. In the first month or so with them, we placed two offers and had the second one accepted in our dream spot. We went on to recommend them to family and friends who have also found places fairly quickly in SF.
They are open, honest, flexible, accommodating, smart, and work hard and well. We were first timers, and they went the extra way to explain everything from offers to inspection to closing. One of the biggest pieces might have been their intelligence gathering about the other unit in the building that sold through a relationship with the seller (or buyer) agent. That gave us a better sense of the market and how to structure our offer.
Simply put, they are our go to recommendation.

I couldn’t agree more with all the positive reviews written here. Stuart and Linda are simply the best, both for their professional know-​how, and for their genuine and honest personality. You couldn’t be in better hands if you’re looking to sell or purchase a home.
I have known Stuart for over 8 years through a trusted friend who has been working with him for over a decade. He first helped me and my TIC partners on a purchase back in 2004. It was a bit of a challenging situation because the building had a renter in it, and normally that’s a big red flag. Stuart maneuvered through the process with aplomb and made it easy for all of us.
In 2010, Stuart and Linda helped me and my partner purchase a home in Bernal Heights. Same positive experience. The process was seamless and went without a hitch. They both have a deep knowledge of the industry, are detail oriented and great to work with. If you’re looking for trusted partners that will provide you with a seamless and fun home buying experience, look no further!

We first met Stuart Wilson back in 2003 when he helped us sell our Castro Street condo. Since then my partner Eric and I have had two other real estate transaction in San Francisco and because of our experience with Stuart there was no other agent we even considered working with.
It’s very difficult to condense the amazing things he and his partner Linda LeBlanc have done for us into short paragraphs on Unilocal.The guidance, advice, and expertise they provide is the very best in the market. Our most recent experience was a corporate relocation away from San Francisco. As part of that we had to interview two agents and then select one to work with. The side by side comparison between Stuart and Linda and the other agency was a no-​brainer. Stuart and Linda outshined in every area we compared. Add that to our previous history with Stuart and the decision to use them to sell our San Francisco home was easy, the same home Stuart had found for us and sold to us 8 years earlier.
Buying and selling a home can be complicated, scary, nerve wracking and in the end one of the most important transactions a person every does, at least for us it is. Stuart understands this so well and was able to carefully and professionally guide us in the correct direction. When we bought our home in San Francisco it was in a neighborhood we had never visited and never heard of. It turned out to be the most magically place I have ever lived. When it came time to sell it, as hard as that decision was, Stuart and Linda helped us with outstanding advice and direction. We carefully followed everything they told us and ended up selling our home for more than we had ever dreamed possible.
We have recommended Stuart over and over to friends and family and will continue to do so. If we ever get back to San Francisco Stuart and Linda will be the people we call to find us another magical home in the city by the bay. Folks if you are reading this and are looking to buy or sell, call them now. I promise you will be as happy and satisfied as we are.

Linda and Stuart assisted me with the purchases of a home in November 2012. They came as a recommendation through a friend with very high standards so I expected good service and Linda and Stuart exceeded all expectations. They were always professional, clear, concise, and helpful. They did what they said they would do and kept everything running on-​time. And because they work as a team, one of them is always available on a moments notice. I now whole-​heartedly recommend Linda and Stuart to everyone who needs a real estate agent.

I have known & worked with Linda for over 5 years. She helped me purchase my first condo in San Francisco in 2008. I was moving from San Jose, and did not know the SF market very well. She educated me on the various nuances of owning property in SF, as well as gave me a great overview of the city and especially the area around my condo. She negotiated effectively with the builders and won me several incentives. She stayed on top of all the logistics of the purchase and closing processes, and was a real asset through my crazy business travel. In addition to her responsibilities as a realtor, she also helped me with other purchase-​related things — mortgage, etc. — because I was gone so much.
In 2012, I decided to purchase a second condo in the city. This time my criteria was simple — a 2-​bedroom with a better view of the Bay than I had in my first condo. During the few months that it took for me to find what I wanted, Linda sent me properties that met my exact criteria, but occasionally also sent me one or two that were outside my criteria but gave me perspective on the overall condo market. After a few months of searching, she found me the perfect condo in a brand new building. Stuart & Linda then worked with the building sales office to lock in my reservation as other potential buyers circled, and got me a few incentives too. The purchase process had a few hurdles, but Stuart & Linda methodically overcame them, and I ended up with a condo that I absolutely love!
Both Linda & Stuart were extremely easy and fun to work with. They understood my needs and wants, and did not pressure me into making premature decisions. They have stayed in touch, keeping me abreast of the SF real estate market, and the development that is going on around my building. I always recommend them to my friends and colleagues who are looking to buy in SF.

Linda and Stuart are a wonderful team! They helped us with the sale of our condo, as well as the purchase of our new home. We admittedly needed some hand holding as we’re not the most experienced in dealing with real estate. Linda and Stuart were there every step of the way giving us honest, forthright answers and great advice. We feel so fortunate to have found them, and sing their praises to anyone who will listen. In our opinion they are simply the best at what they do… and it’s obvious that they love their work, and their clients!

Stuart and Linda are exceptional realtors, and having them as a team is a tremendous benefit to buyers and sellers. They have represented me in three transactions in the Noe Valley/​Castro/​Mission area of San Francisco — one sale and two purchases. Each of these transactions presented unique challenges, and I could not have been more pleased with the representation. With respect to one purchase, for example, Linda pulled nearly an all-​nighter to be prepared for a crucial meeting with an appraiser. The result of that meeting sealed the transaction, which otherwise would have fallen through. What sets Stuart and Linda apart from other realtors is their deep knowledge of the market, their dedication to achieving the right result for their client (even if the right result means no transaction), and a perfect balance of being your advocate but also not hesitating to tell you as their client what is realistic and what is not. I would be more than happy to speak with anyone considering hiring Stuart and Linda.

I have worked with Stuart Wilson for over 10 years. His amazing knowledge of the SanFrancisco Real Estate market has helped us to be top bidders on 5 commercial properties. He is spot on in picking the right offer price and package. In competitive multiple bid situations he and Linda are the ones who win out!!! They are professional and leave no stone unturned in making sure your purchase goes smoothly. They are marketing experts who can get top dollar for your property. In addition they are lovely, smart and fun to work with.

Looking for a home is profoundly stressful (even if it is an exciting life step) and doing so in the present SF market only amplifies that stress. Add to that applying to and finding the right school for your children. That was our situation and Linda and Stuart did a beautiful job of helping us find and buy our house. In fact, we obtained their names through one of the schools our kids applied to – the Director had glowing things to say about them. They are very knowledgable about San Francisco and its many neighborhoods. They asked excellent questions to ascertain what we were hoping to find in a home and then kept a really close eye on houses that were coming on to the market. They did a beautiful job of showing us what was available and never, ever pushing us toward a property (which was extremely important to us!). They work very well together as a team; each was always up-​to-​date on the latest goings-​on of our search and purchase process. They had a natural, easy-​going way of tag-​teaming. Consequently, we were never made to feel like we were over burdening them when time sensitive matters needed immediate attention. Nor, did we ever feel that things would fall through the cracks. They were each gracious, fun, easy going, lovely people to spend considerable time with and absolute professionals when it came to getting the deal done and leaving no stone unturned (during the purchase process). My husband and I give them our highest recommendation!
* We now live in SF but I can’t seem to get that changed on my Unilocal profile!

I first met Linda LeBlanc in 2007 when she assisted my family in purchasing our first San Francisco apartment. We had very little time — but she was able to find us the perfect place in just one day of home tours. She made the process quick, fun and painless, and I was proud to call that apartment home for four amazing years.
When my husband and I decided to purchase a home here in San Francisco this past Spring, I knew who to call right away. Not only did we get to work with Linda again, but I was so happy to meet Stuart. What a great team they make! Between the two of them, my emails were responded to in lightening speed, scheduling availability was incredibly high, and there ability to negotiate, research and find us a perfect property in less than eight weeks was incredible! To top it all off, they are incredibly fun to work with.
But probably the best part about Linda and Stuart, is when you work with them they treat you like a client for life. They have been an amazing resource in helping us find everything we need for our new house: Reliable insurance agencies, plumbers, etc. I appreciate their amazing client relationships more than anything. While we plan in being in our new home for a long time, I would not work with anyone else when looking for a home in the Bay Area.