"We feel so fortunate to have selected Kinoko Real Estate to sell our luxury South Beach SF condo. Even though market conditions were challenging and interest rates were rising, Kevin, Nini, Catherine and the rest of their team listened to us, and guided us through each step of the process. Their communication was excellent, their network of contacts really helped not only with companies/vendors to help prep our condo for sale, but also with potential buyers. Their marketing campaign really emphasized the strong points of our condo and made them shine. As a result, even in a market where similar properties were languishing, ours sold for 97.5% of the asking in a very smooth transaction. We really can’t say enough about how happy we were with our experience with Kinoko, and would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a great realtor in San Francisco."

"My husband and I had a property in SF that was listed on the MLS for over two years and we switched agents twice. We were losing hope and thought it might never sell. Kinoko was highly recommended by a broker friend in the Peninsula. Kevin and Nini were extremely professional and confident, and the marketing strategies they pitched were eye-opening and impressive. They made it happen even though they couldn’t do normal open houses. Kevin and Nini’s determination, knowledge of the ever-changing market, and top-notch marketing strategies made this possible! They have followed through on everything they promised and more! It was a true pleasure working with them."

"My wife and I were looking to buy our first home in San Francisco and were justifiably nervous about the whole process.

Kevin and his team made it easy and we had our perfect house less than a month later. Some things that drew me to Kinoko was the modern approach he takes to home buying. They leverage technology in a smart way to give us the edge in the process.

On top of that, they were crazy responsive throughout the whole process, night and day - whatever it takes to get the deal done. Whenever we needed to do a private our, be at the house during escrow, or check something out either him or a member of his team would be there no matter the time.

Finally, the team knew all the people involved and as a result could bring the right strategy to bear to get us the house. Kevin was also able to line up all the parties (getting us a loan agent, coordinating escrow, inspection, the selling agent and more) to make the closing process both fast and painless. Couldn't be happier with the whole Kinoko team and we're both deeply thankful for them for getting us our home."

"Kevin, Nini, and team did an incredible job for us. My wife and I were looking for our first home and they quickly understood our style and aesthetic and made sure to show us only the options that would interest us. They were quick to diagnose our needs and potential locations in both the neighborhoods we knew we wanted but selectively in other neighborhoods as well. They were incredibly responsive and knowledgeable which we appreciated as first-time buyers.

We ultimately tried to buy another unit in the building but were outbid. We were fortunate that Kevin and team got us an opportunity to top that bid, but we declined. Knowing we loved the building though, the Kinoko team did some sleuthing for us and learned that one of the other owners in the building with an identical floor plan but across the hall was planning on listing their unit in a few months. We were able to negotiate with that other owner and put in an offer off-market for less than what we originally planned on paying for the original unit. The grit and determination from Kevin and Nini were apparent throughout our process, particularly when they found the owners of the unit we bought on Facebook and messaged them before they were able to list their unit.

We never felt pushed into a transaction (which happened with another broker before we met Kevin and Nini). We still keep in touch and enjoyed working with them throughout our process."

"I’ve known Kevin Gueco since 2012 when I bought my first property in San Francisco. Even though he was not my agent, he was very professional and gracious enough to provide some great advice. His knowledge of the real estate market and future outlook was spot on. The first encounter made a lasting impression.

Fast forward eight years, after interviewing several real estate agents to help us sell our property we made the decision to work Kevin and his team. We were glad to have crossed paths again and to have the opportunity to work with him.

Since listing our property, it confirmed we made the right decision. Kevin and his team have been a great asset. They are very attentive to our questions and concerns. Their recommendations and marketing strategy demonstrate the experiences Kevin has garnered over the years in the San Francisco real estate market. I would not hesitate to recommend Kevin to any of my close friends who is looking for a caring and top rated real estate agent."

"Kevin Gueco, Nini, and team are the best agents we've worked with and I recommend them highly, particularly in a competitive environment like the bay area. Six years ago, I worked with Kevin on the purchase of my current home in San Francisco. Kevin is exceptionally responsive and has the kind of hustle you want on your team. He was able to successfully negotiate a win for us against multiple other buyers and through multiple rounds of counter offers. After the close, Kevin added value by introducing me to trusted service providers that we still use to this day. More recently, my husband and I have been looking for a second home on the peninsula, and we immediately called up Kevin. It was a highly competitive and unique property. Rather than use the same playbook we did on the current home, Kevin's team put together a smart strategy to give us the best chance to win the property given our constraints. Although we didn't get the property, we don't regret how we played the game. You can't always win, but why not give yourself an edge by having the MVP on your team?"

"My wife and I were second time home buyers. We didn't realize how much better our first experience could have been until we started working with Team Gueco on our current home. They made themselves available around the clock and were always keeping an eye out for homes that fit our specific tastes and needs, while trying to identify opportunities that could work. Their smart use of technology to augment the process was really productive. The team was always patient and communicative, offering advice whenever we sought feedback. And they are the best client advocates and negotiators in the business. When a previously unknown issue with our house was discovered during escrow, the team worked with us emotionally as well as walked us through the steps to get additional inspections on the property and then negotiated down our offer price by nearly 10%. WOW! Highly recommend."

"Nini, Kevin and their team gave us such a great and easy experience buying our first home here in San Francisco.

Day and Night we could ask questions per email or phone and the both responded quickly.

We were overwhelmed with this crazy house market here in the Bay Area since me and my husband are from Germany and had no idea how buying a place works here in the US. Nini and Kevin were such a help and all our questions were welcome and answered.

We only had a small time window to find a home because of our rental contract but Nini and Kevin were up for the challenge and found us a nice home here in North Beach for our little family.

We would definitely work with them again in the future."

"I worked with Kevin back in 2008 in my search for my first home, and I remember it was a pleasure working with him. I found him sort of by chance, and he quickly helped me to understand the processes in finding the right home as well as the San Francisco real estate market back then. My search took us all around the city and took several months, but Kevin was always there to help, do the research, and advise me. He was very patient throughout the process, and very thoughtful in helping me avoid mistakes. After months of searching, I finally found what I was looking for, and he immediately went the extra mile to help me negotiate the right price and deal for me. Twelve years later and I still consider Kevin a partner and a friend, and would work with him again."

"When we started our process as first time home buyers, we were wondering what the need for Real Estate Agents were. Shortly after starting to work with Kinoko (Thank you Michael and Nini!), our question was answered. Their depth of knowledge, familiarity with San Francisco, responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile made the buying process feel easy. After we told them what we were looking for, they got right to work and started sending us several listings and were always open to meet us to do walk throughs/answer questions about a property. Most importantly, they were quick to earn our trust that they wanted to find the ideal home for us and were not in rush to close just any home. I give them a glowing 5 stars and would recommend anyone looking in San Francisco work with Kinoko."

"Kevin and his team facilitated the purchase of my first home, a condo in the Nopa neighborhood of San Francisco. I was looking to upgrade to home ownership from my studio nearby, but wanted to stay near all the conveniences and local spots I had come to love. Kevin understood exactly what I was looking for right away, and brought me to listings that aligned with my ideal home. Before I knew it, I was ready to put an offer on a place, and Kevin made the process clear and easy. I had never made this kind of purchase before, and had no real knowledge of how the real estate market worked. He guided me through the process quickly and effectively. Kevin helped me put together a winning offer right well within my budget. I'd recommend Kevin as a real estate agent to anyone. You really couldn't go wrong"

"Kevin and his incredible team at Kinoko did an amazing job helping me find my dream home in Mission Bay, San Francisco! I was on a long search for a luxury condo home in the city with a very specific budget and vision. Kevin provided me with top-notch listings and end-to-end guidance that made finding my perfect home an absolute joy. He and his team at Kinoko are undoubtedly the best of the best in San Francisco when it comes to building genuine client relationships, demonstrating pure professionalism, and having an abundance of knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market. Whether it be searching, buying or selling, I would trust no other agent with my real estate needs than Kevin."

"I’ve worked with Kevin for almost a decade. He has always been energetic, excited, and honest. He patiently worked with me for over a year to find my first home. Once we found it, he skillfully negotiated with the selling realtor to make sure I was selected against the 15 other offers the seller received. The process was seamless to me, he did everything behind the scenes. That was back in his Climb days. I’ve since had the pleasure of watching him create his brand and grow his team. I’ve recommended his team to multiple friends, who sing nothing but praises. I am now looking for property outside of SF, and I asked Kevin for referrals to agents in our target market. He immediately jumped on the request. In less than a week he personally interviewed multiple agents and made a great recommendation for who I should work with. I’m so happy with Kevin's team that I will be relying on them to manage our property once we leave San Francisco. Kevin goes above and beyond for his clients, and I wouldn't dream of using any other agent in San Francisco."

"To Whom It May Concern: My husband and I both are very passionate about residential properties investment opportunities in downtown areas of different major cities. Over the years we had investments in Hong Kong, San Francisco, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur and a few main cities in China. We used to travel a lot and didn’t stay long while in SF. Kevin helped us with our 1st two investments in San Francisco 8 years ago, for the purchase of two condos, one at Radiance and the other at Arden in Mission Bay area while we both were out of town. It's very important that the agent who works with us are highly responsible and capable. Kevin knows the market well. We have full confidence in his professionalism and insights about the local real estate market."

"Nini and Kevin are the dream team of San Francisco luxury real estate. They made the sale of our home, dare we say it: fun. With their savvy social marketing, white-glove service during home prep and showing our home, and killer negotiation skills, they exceeded our expectations before we even opened escrow. I started recommending the Guecos right away to friends who so much as uttered the word “realtor.“"

"At this point, we do not make a real estate move without calling Kevin Gueco. We interviewed other agents in the past, but when you find the best realtor in San Francisco, you don’t let go. Kevin has advocated for us multiple times on both the buying and selling sides of transactions (who knew the two sides could be so different!). Each time we have bought or sold a home with Kevin, he has educated us a little more on the process and the ebbs and flows of the market, always utilizing the technology of his company to achieve a competitive edge. We close every escrow with him knowing that he’s negotiated from every aspect and with the big picture goal of continually building equity for us."

"I actually gave Kevin a figure I thought was pretty high, and he confidently told me he believed he can get me more. I was skeptical, but Kevin got me $100k over asking and set a new record for highest $/SF in my building! I was in shock when Kevin sent me the offer. Kevin really does know what it takes to get a place sold at a great price. Everything from his marketing strategy to negotiation skills were top notch. Kevin delivers...and lives up to the "top producer" title."

"Kevin just helped us sell our single-family home in Potrero Hill, and our experience with him was phenomenal. We were in the stressful position of having to hire a new agent after our original listing agent made several significant missteps in marketing our house. Kevin is simply a cut above most real estate agents, and here's why: Use of technology: Kevin is at the forefront in his field of using the latest technology to streamline the selling process, market a property online, and maximize exposure to potential buyers. Flexibility: For being one of the top agents in the city, Kevin is remarkably flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to deliver for his clients. Results: Kevin sold our house in just a few weeks, to an all-cash buyer and for a price that exceeded our expectations. We were able to close quickly and easily and it was all due to Kevin!"

"Kevin was a true professional in every way from beginning to end. My penthouse was listed unsuccessfully for almost an entire year with another broker. We re-listed with Kevin and he sold it in two weeks! He was able to quickly identify the best buyer for our penthouse and get it into contract at a record high price for our building: $1,680,000! The moment we engaged Kevin, the showing activity increased and we received serious interest, so it was clear his marketing strategies were working. Hands down, a clear 5-star in my book!"

"My husband and I are very happy and grateful for Kevin's support in selling our SF condo. We had such an unusual situation that we needed an agent who could be completely customer-centric and think of our needs all along the way. Our location and time zone differences made it much more challenging for Kevin to liaise with us--he had a lot more work to do to make this all work. But throughout the process, we received top-notch service from Kevin. He managed to get a fantastic price much higher than expected. Many thanks Kevin!"

"Kevin pulled in an all-cash offer $50,000 over our asking price, and the highest offer ever made for a similar unit in our building, THREE DAYS after listing it with him. I would rate Kevin's execution higher than any other agents we have dealt with over the years. In addition to his technical real estate expertise, Kevin is a master at handling relationships and the personal side of transactions, and is just an all-round nice guy! I recommend him highly to any buyer or seller in the San Francisco market."