Testimonials

Michael R.

"I initially met Brian because he was the seller's agent for a property I was buying and I thought he handled his role with intelligence, professionalism, and tact. So when it was time to sell my property about 6 years later, I reached out to him to represent me. Unfortunately we had just entered a difficult sales period and..."

"I initially met Brian because he was the seller's agent for a property I was buying and I thought he handled his role with intelligence, professionalism, and tact. So when it was time to sell my property about 6 years later, I reached out to him to represent me. Unfortunately we had just entered a difficult sales period and at the same time, my property was directly affected by the city's homeless crisis. Selling my property took far longer than we had anticipated. So I'd like to add one more adjective to describe Brian: tenacious. Brian, or his associate Raymond, was trying to the sell the property almost every week for almost a year! While I dropped the price a couple of times, he never pushed me to - he always let me lead in pricing conversations. Ultimately we did sell and I think we had the best outcome we could have hoped for. I'd highly recommend Brian to anyone selling their property in San Francisco. I still live in SF and should I want to sell my current place, Brian will again be the first person that I call. Verified by RateMyAgent"

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Erik L.

"Excellent experience selling and buying a house with Brian Brian represented my wife and I in the sale of our home in Outer Mission SF and ultimately helped us get the selling price we were hoping for. Brian is extremely knowledgeable about the local housing markets and was very attentive to our needs as a seller in a challen..."

"Excellent experience selling and buying a house with Brian Brian represented my wife and I in the sale of our home in Outer Mission SF and ultimately helped us get the selling price we were hoping for. Brian is extremely knowledgeable about the local housing markets and was very attentive to our needs as a seller in a challenging market. Brian was consistently available whenever we had questions and did an excellent job in maintaining clear communication with us. From the initial discussion about putting our house on the market, to getting us the offer we wanted, and throughout the closing process, Brian and his team were always professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Brian as an agent for buying or selling a home and will absolutely use him again for any future real estate needs. Verified by RateMyAgent"

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Brian Irving

"Committed and dedicated. Brian and his team are truly dedicated and committed partners. From the most intricate negotiations, to the smallest details, he and his team always came through. They were highly in touch with the market conditions, generated interest, and ultimately closed the deal above our target price. Above an..."

"Committed and dedicated. Brian and his team are truly dedicated and committed partners. From the most intricate negotiations, to the smallest details, he and his team always came through. They were highly in touch with the market conditions, generated interest, and ultimately closed the deal above our target price. Above and beyond on all aspects. Verified by RateMyAgent"

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Mari, Max, and John C. (Repeat Client)

"We had the incredible pleasure of working with Brian and his firm, Sage Real Estate, during our corporate relocation in the Spring of 2021. We’ve known Brian for years, and it was a pleasure and privilege to see his personal warmth, and professional acumen in person and practice. After being out of the Bay Area for a decade,..."

"We had the incredible pleasure of working with Brian and his firm, Sage Real Estate, during our corporate relocation in the Spring of 2021. We’ve known Brian for years, and it was a pleasure and privilege to see his personal warmth, and professional acumen in person and practice. After being out of the Bay Area for a decade, we had the opportunity to come back for my husband’s job at Chevron, and to find support services and a school for our neurodiverse son on the Autism Spectrum. The thought of moving during the Pandemic and an unparalleled real estate market was daunting, but we knew we were in the best, most capable hands. After discussing every area in the Bay, including market trends, commute times, and the varying geographic diversity, we narrowed down our search to Marin County. While we were in Salt Lake City, and Brian and his team were in San Francisco, the communication felt as if we were with him and his team in person, every step of the way. Every phone call, email, and conference call were personalized, informative, and seamless. We would receive disclosures on a house within minutes and be able to look it over with Brian and his partner, Sally in detail. Sage Real Estate offers an intimate and boutique experience, from the beginning to the close of the transaction. The scope of their reach encompasses contacts and partnerships all over the Bay Area and beyond. Sage Real Estate was ahead of the technology curve for years, with their commitment to personalized, but cutting-edge communication and technology. As this was our third home purchase together, within days we found what we liked, made an offer, and were under contract in less than two weeks. From the seasoned buyer to first time buyers, Brian and his team listened to our parameters and fielded all our questions and concerns. Before we were able to fly out, Sally went out to the house and did an entire video walk-thru so we could see every aspect of the home from closet space to the great room, to the serene, picturesque neighborhood, Brian and Sally truly made “home,” a reality when we could not be there in person. For any home purchase, such as our corporate relocation with Chevron, to finding our next spot down the road and listing our current home, Brian and Sage Real Estate will always be our broker and highest recommendation to family and friends."

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Christian

"I’ve worked with Brian for the past two home transactions I’ve made and will without a doubt use him again. He managed our family through the process of selling a house during a global pandemic and purchasing a new one – such a complex journey and his expertise and tenaciousness made the deals happen."

Alex

"Brian and his team guided us through the sale of our house in the middle of the Covid pandemic. The process was obviously complicated by the awful situation happening in the world. Brian provided valuable insight, recommendations on options as we navigated the market, and ultimately developed a plan leading to a very successf..."

"Brian and his team guided us through the sale of our house in the middle of the Covid pandemic. The process was obviously complicated by the awful situation happening in the world. Brian provided valuable insight, recommendations on options as we navigated the market, and ultimately developed a plan leading to a very successful outcome. Throughout the process, Brian always presented options with the positives and potential downsides. The pandemic environment meant we were dealing with many unknowns. Brian’s research, market knowledge, and consultative approach helped us stay calm through the process and sell the house within 4 days of officially going on the market. Brian, and Sally from his team, are absolute gems!"

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