I cannot imagine working with a better realtor than Amelia. From the beginning of the process to the end, she was shrewd, well organized, detail oriented, not to mention just a kind and wonderful human being who took care of us, helped our home to look beautiful, positioned it perfectly in the market and ultimately managed to sell it to just the right person. She did all of this at the height of Covid when we could not even fly to help out. She took what was a very stressful situation and made it not just manageable but rewarding. Anyone who gets to work with Amelia as their realtor is incredibly fortunate. Her combination of market and business savvy plus warmth and compassion make her the very best. She really knows what she’s doing and works from a place of integrity and sincerity. I enjoyed being shepherded through the process by her and trust that she got us the best possible deal for our home.

We used Jim to buy our place in San Francisco and he was the best agent anyone could ask for. He’s stayed in touch afterward too, so whenever anything comes up regarding our house, we know we have a resource to turn to that we can trust. DL

I really don’t even know where to start with this review but let me just say that Jim is by far the kindest, most knowledgeable, and most trustworthy real estate agent in the city. This was my first time purchasing a home and I literally knew nothing about the real estate market. Jim was extraordinarily PATIENT with me and actually listened to my concerns and questions about the real estate market. I am a bit of a nervous person but Jim had time to talk to me even when I was calling him more than my girlfriend! He was able to find me a place that fit EXACTLY what I was looking for at a price that makes me smile every time I think about it. Jim was born and raised in the Bay Area and knows just about everything there is to know about the real estate market here as well as knowing just about every other agent in the city. This was huge for me being from the Midwest and really not having a very firm grasp on the market here except for knowing that it was pricey and that there were some neighborhoods I wasn’t interested in. On top of that my situation was that I was on a tight budget and was looking at some fix-me-up properties and with Jim’s construction experience he was able to accurately assess the condition that each property was in.

I certainly wasn’t looking at the most expensive places in the city but Jim treated me like a rock star the entire time, even PICKING ME UP AT WORK on my lunch break in order to sneak in a quick showing. The guy really does do absolutely EVERYTHING to make you a satisfied client and I can’t recommend him highly enough.

If you are looking to buy a place don’t waste your time with people who don’t know the market and don’t treat your purchase as something special, GO WITH JIM!

Before working with Jim, we knew he was successful and prominent in the local community, so we had good expectations when we decided to meet with him. At our initial meeting, Jim exceeded those expectations with his recognition and understanding of our needs and his review of available property. We ended up getting the first property we toured, and our success was due to Jim — no exaggeration. He recognized a special opportunity that would work very well for us, helped us gain an understanding and comfort level with that opportunity (due to his strong knowledge of the issues related to condo conversion and fixer uppers), and then he was persistent in pursuing the property on our behalf. We are very happy and would recommend Jim to anyone looking for property in San Francisco.

I signed up with Jim Laufenberg after a mediocre experience with my initial realtor after five months effort to sell my D Hts house in SF, CA. When I contacted Jim L. he was quick to meet with me and had an incredible package on his bio and accomplishments and what he and his staff and Coldwell Banker could do for me which impressed me so much, that signed with him that very meeting. Made me be realistic on sale price and was vigorous in presenting hse to city’s realtors and place sold in about 30 to 40 days with two offers and got my posted selling price in a buyers’ market with the escrow going through fairly fast, with hse sold and closed in 2.5 months. His support staff was very responsive. My thanks to Jim – – wished had known about him initially. Don Meyle

I worked with Jim on the purchase and sale of 2 properties. He has deep knowledge of the market and was very responsive in following-up requests for information or when I was looking for additional help with other vendors. He was effective during the sale/purchase negotiations and managed the process seamlessly. I would definitely work with him again and have recommended him to others.

Jim is a phenomenal agent. My husband and I live in Georgia and had to put all of our faith and trust into Jim. HE DELIVERED. He kept us informed about the sale of the house in CA. He staged the house to sale, negotated prices, and ultimately sold our home at market value. He did not take the first price that was offered but actually negotated the price to get us to the price we wanted to originally sell the house for. I strongly recommend his services to anyone.

I recently used Jim Laufenberg as the realtor to sell my San Francisco cooperative apartment. Jim’s philosophy is to make the process as easy as possible for the seller, and he went above and beyond the call of duty in achieving that aim. He took care of everything down to the smallest detail. Had I known that selling the apartment would have been so painless, I would have sold it much sooner. I have no reservation in giving Jim the highest recommendation…….he deserves five stars.

Jim facilitated the sale of my house in a very efficient manor.All the details proceeded rapidly and the sale was completed very fast.Jim was most helpful with this sale. Charles Colety

We have know Jim since we bought our home in 2005. He was instrumental in that purchase! 9 years later when we decided to sell our home in San Francisco, we listed the home with Jim. When we had finished sprucing up and staging the home, Jim received the home from the stager on August 22nd. He heard the first open house on Sunday the 24th, then a brokers-neighbors wine tasting on Monday the 25th and then a brokers brunch on Tuesday the 26th and the final open house on Sunday the 30th. On August 4th we reviewed bids and accepted an amazing offer, due primarily to Jim with his assistance in pricing the home, reference for a staging company and very actively showing the home. We definitely would recommend Jim whether you are buying a home or selling a home. Lee Hufford

I moved my family from Central Illinois to the Bay Area in 1998. We wanted to live in San Francisco but you can imagine our sticker shock. My company provided me a list of realtors which led to meeting and working with Jim Laufenberg. Jim helped us find an affordable property (no easy task), find financing, find contractors and navigate the complex process of buying real estate in San Francisco. Fast forward a few years and Jim worked with us to upgrade to a different home in San Francisco and eventually sell that property. The market was red hot when we moved to SF in 1998 and many realtors would not have given us the time and attention Jim did (we certainly were not buying at the high end of the market). We needed to upgrade plumbing and electrical service in the property we bought. Jim helped us connect with trusted contractors for estimates – this was invaluable to us as newcomers to The City. My wife and I have executed over 15 real estate transactions over the years and we have never worked with anyone as knowledgeable, capable and dedicated as Jim Laufenberg. I highly recommend him!

Jim worked with my wife and I to purchase our first home in San Francisco (a condo). We were both young and totally clueless when it came to identifying good quality construction vs shoddy construction and were oblivious to the nuances that make for an ideal location, though as long time San Francisco residents, we thought we knew. We were fixated on certain neighborhoods and didn’t understand the need to base a location on resale potential. Were it not for Jim’s sage advice, we would have undoubtedly bought a poorly constructed property on a busy street just a bit too far from walkable conveniences. Instead, Jim showed us alternative neighborhoods and ultimately found us and ideal brand new condo in the heart of Glen Park (just a year or two before it became such a popular spot). His vision for what that neighborhood would become turned out to be hugely important. A few happy years later, with our first child on the way, Jim sold that property for us (in an astonishing 4 days) and proceeded to jump through hoops to get us our dream home (single family) in Glen Park. We owe it all to Jim!