Testimonials

  • Aaron R.

    Rick and his team were a tremendous support during our search. Rick took time to get a picture of our price range and long-term needs. He helped us zero in on specific neighborhoods and opened our eyes to some parts of town we knew nothing about. In fact, we bought a home in a neighborhood we'd never heard of before. Now it feels like a perfect fit and we're so glad Rick helped point us there.

    We ended up buying the first house we made an offer on. Rick helped us formulate a competitive offer without throwing money out the window. There were some quick negotiations with the seller, which he handled smoothly and successfully in our favor. Once we were in contract, Rick's team was speedy and efficient moving through the paperwork. He made sure we understood everything and answered any questions clearly.

    Rick and his team were a tremendous support during our search. Rick took time to get a picture of our price range and long-term needs. He helped us zero in on specific neighborhoods and opened our eyes to some parts of town we knew nothing about. In fact, we bought a home in a neighborhood we'd never heard of before. Now it feels like a perfect fit and we're so glad Rick helped point us there.

    We ended up buying the first house we made an offer on. Rick helped us formulate a competitive offer without throwing money out the window. There were some quick negotiations with the seller, which he handled smoothly and successfully in our favor. Once we were in contract, Rick's team was speedy and efficient moving through the paperwork. He made sure we understood everything and answered any questions clearly.

  • Jakub K.

    Rick was recommend to us by friends, for which we are extremely grateful. The home buying process in San Francisco can be difficult and emotionally trying and but Rick was with us every step of the way.

    He identified homes that fit our needs, kept in constant contact with seller's agents and was an expert negotiator. I don't think it wouldn't be possible for us to have our new home without Rick!

    Rick was recommend to us by friends, for which we are extremely grateful. The home buying process in San Francisco can be difficult and emotionally trying and but Rick was with us every step of the way.

    He identified homes that fit our needs, kept in constant contact with seller's agents and was an expert negotiator. I don't think it wouldn't be possible for us to have our new home without Rick!

  • Zillow Reviewer

    Rick Avery did a great job handling everything from the initial listing, coordinating open houses to tracking documentation during the escrow. It was an easy escrow process. An obvious grasp of the market was evident during the entire process.

    Rick Avery did a great job handling everything from the initial listing, coordinating open houses to tracking documentation during the escrow. It was an easy escrow process. An obvious grasp of the market was evident during the entire process.

  • Alvaro R.

    It was amazing to me how seamless he and I worked together to take care of everything. He kept me well aware and informed of what was happening every step of the way.
    He listened to what I said, evidenced over and over again by following up with little nuances I had previously mentioned.
    His accuracy in pricing my home was spot on, not once but twice with the appraisals we did.
    Although I met all the credentials I was rejected by my first loan option which left me in disarray but not only did Rick have back up options, he came through during crunch-time and got me another loan option within 4 days!!!
    He truly enjoys his job and it shows. He is always quick with information and answers to your questions or requests almost immediately.
    In this cut throat city of San Francisco he is truly a gem and a wealth of knowledge. Not only do I recommend him but I plan on purchasing more properties with him again.

    It was amazing to me how seamless he and I worked together to take care of everything. He kept me well aware and informed of what was happening every step of the way.
    He listened to what I said, evidenced over and over again by following up with little nuances I had previously mentioned.
    His accuracy in pricing my home was spot on, not once but twice with the appraisals we did.
    Although I met all the credentials I was rejected by my first loan option which left me in disarray but not only did Rick have back up options, he came through during crunch-time and got me another loan option within 4 days!!!
    He truly enjoys his job and it shows. He is always quick with information and answers to your questions or requests almost immediately.
    In this cut throat city of San Francisco he is truly a gem and a wealth of knowledge. Not only do I recommend him but I plan on purchasing more properties with him again.

  • Kelly B.

    Rick Avery is the absolute best real estate agent in San Francisco. Not only does he have the knowledge needed about the SF market and the entire process, he is hands down one of the most honest, decent and trustworthy people I have had the pleasure to meet. We worked with Rick over 4 years as we explored different neighborhoods and a wide range of properties, and through the whole time, Rick was never impatient and ultimately closed the deal on our dream home. His thoughtfulness and sincere joy for our family once done made the entire experience that much more special. I recommend Rick without hesitation.

    Rick Avery is the absolute best real estate agent in San Francisco. Not only does he have the knowledge needed about the SF market and the entire process, he is hands down one of the most honest, decent and trustworthy people I have had the pleasure to meet. We worked with Rick over 4 years as we explored different neighborhoods and a wide range of properties, and through the whole time, Rick was never impatient and ultimately closed the deal on our dream home. His thoughtfulness and sincere joy for our family once done made the entire experience that much more special. I recommend Rick without hesitation.

  • Carol N.

    I have worked with many realtors over the years, but never in a market such as San Francisco. We needed someone who is well respected, who knows the market well, and who knows how to negotiate, and that is Rick Avery. We really depended on his guidance, expertise, and sound judgement when navigating this tough market. He and his team were always available to answer questions and to make offers on a moments notice which is necessary in this market.

    We relied on Rick's referral for a mortgage lending company as well which was a seamless and fast process.

    Rick always worked behind the scenes on our behalf to the point that every open house we attended, the realtor showing the unit knew we were coming, knew our specifics, and knew Rick personally. He is such a professional and such a nice person. We trusted him implicitly.

    We have already recommended Rick and his team to our friends in the area. If you are in the market for an outstanding realtor, Rick Avery and his team are it!

    I have worked with many realtors over the years, but never in a market such as San Francisco. We needed someone who is well respected, who knows the market well, and who knows how to negotiate, and that is Rick Avery. We really depended on his guidance, expertise, and sound judgement when navigating this tough market. He and his team were always available to answer questions and to make offers on a moments notice which is necessary in this market.

    We relied on Rick's referral for a mortgage lending company as well which was a seamless and fast process.

    Rick always worked behind the scenes on our behalf to the point that every open house we attended, the realtor showing the unit knew we were coming, knew our specifics, and knew Rick personally. He is such a professional and such a nice person. We trusted him implicitly.

    We have already recommended Rick and his team to our friends in the area. If you are in the market for an outstanding realtor, Rick Avery and his team are it!

  • Pam B.

    Rick was fantastic to deal with at every step. I cannot say this about most agents. He was knowledgeable, comprehensive, gave us good and balanced advice and he was full service. After we moved out he took care of various details for us including changing the battery in smoke detector when it was beeping. He knows the market and is a great selling strategist. I cannot recommend Rick highly enough, he is truly super to work with.

    Rick was fantastic to deal with at every step. I cannot say this about most agents. He was knowledgeable, comprehensive, gave us good and balanced advice and he was full service. After we moved out he took care of various details for us including changing the battery in smoke detector when it was beeping. He knows the market and is a great selling strategist. I cannot recommend Rick highly enough, he is truly super to work with.

  • Bill G.

    Rick & his Team are respectful, efficient, consistent, & persistent. We stayed steady as she goes with the price. And we received the asking price within a short period of time, what more could one ask for?

    Rick & his Team are respectful, efficient, consistent, & persistent. We stayed steady as she goes with the price. And we received the asking price within a short period of time, what more could one ask for?

  • John G.

    We were very impressed with the effort that Rick and his team put onto the marketing of our house, and the results were the proof of the pudding. He is a consummate professional, detail oriented, dedicated, and very responsive. I recommend him to anyone looking for a hard working, creative real estate agent, and one who is very pleasant to work with.

    We were very impressed with the effort that Rick and his team put onto the marketing of our house, and the results were the proof of the pudding. He is a consummate professional, detail oriented, dedicated, and very responsive. I recommend him to anyone looking for a hard working, creative real estate agent, and one who is very pleasant to work with.

  • John S.

    We interviewed three realtors before choosing Rick to sell our home. Any of the three would have been excellent, but Rick was the clear standout. We learned of Rick through mailers he sent out. The quality of this material led us to expect that his performance would be similarly high. And, of course, he's with a top-tier firm.

    In the course of our interviews, Rick clearly articulated his marketing strategy and proposed business arrangements, and addressed all of our questions in a straightforward manner.

    We made a couple of requests that were outside the normal process prior to signing the listing agreement. Not surprisingly, Rick pushed back. This gave us an opportunity to experience Rick's negotiation style. In the end, he agreed to do as we asked, and the result was exactly as we (and, in the end, he) had hoped.

    The property required a bit of work before it was ready to sell. Rick's team completed everything quickly, efficiently and with superb results. When they were done, the home showed beautifully. In the process, all of the San Francisco legal requirements concerning property condition were met.

    The actual process of selling was remarkably fast and painless. The home was in contract 3 days after listing for in excess of $250K over asking. We had the advantage of a hot market, so we can't say that the result was entirely Rick's doing. But certainly his and his team's efforts made it possible. We don't think the other realtors we were considering would have produced nearly as favorable an outcome.

    If you've read this far you know we are completely satisfied with Rick Avery's and his team's performance on our behalf, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality service in selling a home.

    We interviewed three realtors before choosing Rick to sell our home. Any of the three would have been excellent, but Rick was the clear standout. We learned of Rick through mailers he sent out. The quality of this material led us to expect that his performance would be similarly high. And, of course, he's with a top-tier firm.

    In the course of our interviews, Rick clearly articulated his marketing strategy and proposed business arrangements, and addressed all of our questions in a straightforward manner.

    We made a couple of requests that were outside the normal process prior to signing the listing agreement. Not surprisingly, Rick pushed back. This gave us an opportunity to experience Rick's negotiation style. In the end, he agreed to do as we asked, and the result was exactly as we (and, in the end, he) had hoped.

    The property required a bit of work before it was ready to sell. Rick's team completed everything quickly, efficiently and with superb results. When they were done, the home showed beautifully. In the process, all of the San Francisco legal requirements concerning property condition were met.

    The actual process of selling was remarkably fast and painless. The home was in contract 3 days after listing for in excess of $250K over asking. We had the advantage of a hot market, so we can't say that the result was entirely Rick's doing. But certainly his and his team's efforts made it possible. We don't think the other realtors we were considering would have produced nearly as favorable an outcome.

    If you've read this far you know we are completely satisfied with Rick Avery's and his team's performance on our behalf, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality service in selling a home.

  • Chris K.

    Rick helped us to learn quickly how to filter properties for sale to match our needs and wishes. We were moving across country, and Rick and his team worked hard to make everything go smoothly. His suggestions were always thoughtful and detailed, so that we were able to successfully win our bid on a lovely city condo. Rick's recommendation for a mortgage broker in particular helped with our relocation company complications.
    We would definitely recommend Rick Avery as a terrific real estate agent to use in the Bay Area. Thank you, Rick!

    Rick helped us to learn quickly how to filter properties for sale to match our needs and wishes. We were moving across country, and Rick and his team worked hard to make everything go smoothly. His suggestions were always thoughtful and detailed, so that we were able to successfully win our bid on a lovely city condo. Rick's recommendation for a mortgage broker in particular helped with our relocation company complications.
    We would definitely recommend Rick Avery as a terrific real estate agent to use in the Bay Area. Thank you, Rick!

  • Steven L.

    We were looking for very specific locations and styles of property. The low inventory and highly competitive market in San Francisco made that a tall order. In almost a year we only found five suitable properties to bid on.

    Rick and Todd hung in there with us and were very helpful in providing us with listings the day they became available and had many excellent online tools to make the process of reviewing properties and communications much easier.

    Rick's team was very patient and supportive during a difficult and frustrating process.

    We were looking for very specific locations and styles of property. The low inventory and highly competitive market in San Francisco made that a tall order. In almost a year we only found five suitable properties to bid on.

    Rick and Todd hung in there with us and were very helpful in providing us with listings the day they became available and had many excellent online tools to make the process of reviewing properties and communications much easier.

    Rick's team was very patient and supportive during a difficult and frustrating process.

  • Michael G.

    I recently sold my condo in San Francisco after renting it for over 25 years. It presented special challenges – in other words, it was a mess. Rick and his team brought in a slew of specialists and presented me with a gamut of options – complete renovation to clean and paint to just clean. He described the pros and cons of these choices and guided me during the decision-making process. I found him to be thorough and accurate when presenting documents, available to answer questions, creative when developing the marketing flyer, and thoroughly professional throughout the process. His integrity benefited both buyer and seller and ended in a deal that was satisfying to all sides. I would highly recommend Rick and The Avery Group to anyone looking for a broker to handle their real estate project.

    I recently sold my condo in San Francisco after renting it for over 25 years. It presented special challenges – in other words, it was a mess. Rick and his team brought in a slew of specialists and presented me with a gamut of options – complete renovation to clean and paint to just clean. He described the pros and cons of these choices and guided me during the decision-making process. I found him to be thorough and accurate when presenting documents, available to answer questions, creative when developing the marketing flyer, and thoroughly professional throughout the process. His integrity benefited both buyer and seller and ended in a deal that was satisfying to all sides. I would highly recommend Rick and The Avery Group to anyone looking for a broker to handle their real estate project.

  • Kevin M.

    Rick and his team helped me, first, rent my condo, then sell it as the market returned in S.F. His counsel aided me in making the best decisions over a year's time. His team was there for me when needed, and took over many tasks involved with renting the condo. I heartily recommend The Avery Group and will, indeed, use them again if I return to the S. F.Bay Area.

    Rick and his team helped me, first, rent my condo, then sell it as the market returned in S.F. His counsel aided me in making the best decisions over a year's time. His team was there for me when needed, and took over many tasks involved with renting the condo. I heartily recommend The Avery Group and will, indeed, use them again if I return to the S. F.Bay Area.

  • Kevin N.

    Rick is a caring advisor and a consummate professional. Working with him on the sale of my Pacific Heights home was a pleasure. From recommending the right staging service, to getting the property showcased in the right online publications, to introducing the property to the SF realtor community through private showings (and even to going into the garage to troubleshoot and turn on the HVAC unit following construction and prior to showing), each step of the way I felt like my assignment was in the right hands. Most important of all, he is good person you can trust, and in the past I've worked with agents who unfortunately placed their own interests ahead of their client's.

    Rick is a caring advisor and a consummate professional. Working with him on the sale of my Pacific Heights home was a pleasure. From recommending the right staging service, to getting the property showcased in the right online publications, to introducing the property to the SF realtor community through private showings (and even to going into the garage to troubleshoot and turn on the HVAC unit following construction and prior to showing), each step of the way I felt like my assignment was in the right hands. Most important of all, he is good person you can trust, and in the past I've worked with agents who unfortunately placed their own interests ahead of their client's.

  • Mary L.

    Working with Rick Avery and his staff was really a pleasure in what was a very difficult situation - doing a short sell on my San Francisco property. Because of his guidance, his thoroughness and his attention to detail, my property went on the market and was sold in a relatively short period of time. His staff is fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend his real estate services. In fact, I have!

    Working with Rick Avery and his staff was really a pleasure in what was a very difficult situation - doing a short sell on my San Francisco property. Because of his guidance, his thoroughness and his attention to detail, my property went on the market and was sold in a relatively short period of time. His staff is fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend his real estate services. In fact, I have!

  • Dan T.

    I worked recently with Rick on the sale of a Cole Valley flat. He was always professional, knowledgeable and responsive. I particularly appreciated his guidance and ideas as I rehabbed the flat in preparation for sale. I look forward to working with him again.

    I worked recently with Rick on the sale of a Cole Valley flat. He was always professional, knowledgeable and responsive. I particularly appreciated his guidance and ideas as I rehabbed the flat in preparation for sale. I look forward to working with him again.

  • Jay A.

    We had a great experience with Rick. The purchase of our new dream house was contingent on the quick sale of our existing house. Rick properly advised us about how to prepare our house for sale, priced it properly and sold it (in a down market) within 3 weeks. When the sale threatened not to close on time, Rick rescued the sale with shrewd negotiations. We owe Rick and his associate, Dean Badessa, huge thanks. I would recommend Rick without reservation.

    We had a great experience with Rick. The purchase of our new dream house was contingent on the quick sale of our existing house. Rick properly advised us about how to prepare our house for sale, priced it properly and sold it (in a down market) within 3 weeks. When the sale threatened not to close on time, Rick rescued the sale with shrewd negotiations. We owe Rick and his associate, Dean Badessa, huge thanks. I would recommend Rick without reservation.

  • Murat A.

    We worked with Rick to sell our loft in the Dogpatch. I was always impressed by his professionalism and his no-pressure approach from the get go. He worked with us to sell at a time that was right for us, not for him. Everyone we interacted with at his office was great. We would highly recommend Rick and look forward to working with him again one day.

    We worked with Rick to sell our loft in the Dogpatch. I was always impressed by his professionalism and his no-pressure approach from the get go. He worked with us to sell at a time that was right for us, not for him. Everyone we interacted with at his office was great. We would highly recommend Rick and look forward to working with him again one day.

  • Sejal V.

    Rick was great throughout the home shopping and purchasing process. He was a strong advocate for us when working with the seller's agent. We could rely on him to be open and frank in providing feedback and things to consider. Even a year later, he still responds to our emails when we have questions or need a referral. We would definitely recommend Rick and his team to anyone looking for an agent!

    Rick was great throughout the home shopping and purchasing process. He was a strong advocate for us when working with the seller's agent. We could rely on him to be open and frank in providing feedback and things to consider. Even a year later, he still responds to our emails when we have questions or need a referral. We would definitely recommend Rick and his team to anyone looking for an agent!

  • Sunny M.

    We worked with Rick and his team to purchase our place after a very thorough search of the neighborhood. Rick was extremely professional and we would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone needing an agent in San Francisco

    We worked with Rick and his team to purchase our place after a very thorough search of the neighborhood. Rick was extremely professional and we would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone needing an agent in San Francisco

  • Zillow Reviewer

    My wife and I worked with Rick and his team to sell our place in South of Market. We were very impressed with their professionalism, drive and market knowledge. He successfully sold the unit and it closed without an issue. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone needing the best Real Estate professional in San Francisco. Great job Rick!

    My wife and I worked with Rick and his team to sell our place in South of Market. We were very impressed with their professionalism, drive and market knowledge. He successfully sold the unit and it closed without an issue. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone needing the best Real Estate professional in San Francisco. Great job Rick!

  • Jennifer S.

    Rick Avery was an absolute pleasure to work with. I interviewed several other agents before I found Rick and he blew them out of the water. He is smart and capable and has extensive knowledge of the real estate market. I was very focused on getting a good deal and spent a lot of time exploring alternative-sales (foreclosures, short sales, probate, etc. . . ) and Rick was familiar with and provided great advice on these more complex deals. I ended up buying bought a house through a probate auction and sailed through the complex process seamlessly thanks to his guidance. He responded to e-mails and voicemails promptly and answered all of my questions (which were endless) with patience and enthusiasm. I would work with Rick again in a heartbeat and recommend him without reservation.

    Rick Avery was an absolute pleasure to work with. I interviewed several other agents before I found Rick and he blew them out of the water. He is smart and capable and has extensive knowledge of the real estate market. I was very focused on getting a good deal and spent a lot of time exploring alternative-sales (foreclosures, short sales, probate, etc. . . ) and Rick was familiar with and provided great advice on these more complex deals. I ended up buying bought a house through a probate auction and sailed through the complex process seamlessly thanks to his guidance. He responded to e-mails and voicemails promptly and answered all of my questions (which were endless) with patience and enthusiasm. I would work with Rick again in a heartbeat and recommend him without reservation.

  • Aaron N.

    As a first time home buyer in a very rough market I was a tough customer to satisfy. Rick and his team took the time to show me the ropes, encouraged me to look at all the options available and toughed it out with me for more than a year until we found the right property. He encouraged me when my offers fell through and when we got an offer accepted, he and his team were there every step of the way, looking out for me and finding the right solutions to the issues that came up. I highly recommend Rick and The Avery Group and look forward to working with them again in the future.

    As a first time home buyer in a very rough market I was a tough customer to satisfy. Rick and his team took the time to show me the ropes, encouraged me to look at all the options available and toughed it out with me for more than a year until we found the right property. He encouraged me when my offers fell through and when we got an offer accepted, he and his team were there every step of the way, looking out for me and finding the right solutions to the issues that came up. I highly recommend Rick and The Avery Group and look forward to working with them again in the future.

  • Nigel K.

    My wife and I have nothing but praise for Rick Avery and his team. Every single aspect of our house sale went forward without a hitch. Rick is professionalism personified. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market in San Francisco and always gave us first-rate advice. We were able to relax immediately knowing that Rick and his team were covering all the bases. The housing market was depressed at the time we sold our house, yet Rick nonetheless made the sale well above the asking price within a day of it first being shown. This is much less a testament to the appeal of the house as it is to the extremely high quality of the preparation that Rick and put in before the sale, and his painstaking attention to all the details. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending The Avery Group - they are truly outstanding.

    My wife and I have nothing but praise for Rick Avery and his team. Every single aspect of our house sale went forward without a hitch. Rick is professionalism personified. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market in San Francisco and always gave us first-rate advice. We were able to relax immediately knowing that Rick and his team were covering all the bases. The housing market was depressed at the time we sold our house, yet Rick nonetheless made the sale well above the asking price within a day of it first being shown. This is much less a testament to the appeal of the house as it is to the extremely high quality of the preparation that Rick and put in before the sale, and his painstaking attention to all the details. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending The Avery Group - they are truly outstanding.

  • Kristin E.

    We worked with Rick to buy a condo in SF. He was very professional, did all his homework and was very easy to work with. He worked hard to find what we wanted. Rick also has a great staff that is very helpful. It has been over a year and we still feel very comfortable calling Rick for other helpful information and he always provides an answer. His recommendations for mortagage brokers and inspections were excellent. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone wanting to buy property in the Bay Area. We certainly will use Rick again when purchasing or selling.

    We worked with Rick to buy a condo in SF. He was very professional, did all his homework and was very easy to work with. He worked hard to find what we wanted. Rick also has a great staff that is very helpful. It has been over a year and we still feel very comfortable calling Rick for other helpful information and he always provides an answer. His recommendations for mortagage brokers and inspections were excellent. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone wanting to buy property in the Bay Area. We certainly will use Rick again when purchasing or selling.

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