Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

I am a native San Franciscan born in this beautiful city. I currently reside in San Francisco's Mission district with my wife. It is my utmost and absolute pleasure to assist my clients with a high level of expertise and professionalism as they may need. As a Realtor I abide to and practice our Code of Ethics and conduct my business to create a longlasting and enriched business relationship that will be informational as well as educational. I look forward to all new clients and relish the idea of meeting new faces of the world and and exploring the possibilities of satisfying all things real estate for you! I look forward to your call. Have a pleasant and satisfying day.

Most people realize that finding the perfect house takes work. As a REALTOR®, Vanessa understands that finding you the perfect home also takes a special type of talent and dedication. Whether it's locating the neighborhood with the most sunshine during the year or successfully selling your home at its true market value, Vanessa fully invests her time to make sure her clients are truly satisfied from beginning to end. She specializes in helping first time homebuyers and is our local expert on the SOMA and South Beach neighborhoods. Born and raised in the Sunset District as a 7th generation San Franciscan, Vanessa spent time in the Midwest while she got her degree from Marquette in Milwaukee. That little bit of Midwesterner in her is part of where her devotion to hospitality comes from. Her love of the urban Bay Area revolves particularly around the amazing restaurants, the non-Midwestern weather, and the rich theater culture (one of Vanessa’s majors in college). Vanessa is an active member of The San Francisco Women’s Council of REALTORS® and was named Member of the Year in 2009. She is the Vice President of Membership for 2010. This 100% volunteer-run organization is a network of successful REALTORS® that empowers women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Vanessa is an Auxiliary Member of EARN, an award-winning California-based nonprofit that gives low-income workers the power to create economic prosperity and purchase their first homes. She participates in Zephyr’s meal-delivery volunteer group through Project Open Hand, and has a Thanksgiving tradition of serving dinners to families in need through the San Francisco Rotary Club. Customer service, Bay Area knowledge, and a strong work ethic drive Vanessa’s busin

Real estate, for me, is an act of care. I believe homes are not merely structures, but living containers for memory, rest, growth, and becoming. Each one holds a story—of where someone has been, and where they are daring to go next. My work is rooted in the deep honor of guiding people through those thresholds with clarity, reverence, and skill. My path into real estate is shaped by a lifetime of holding space. As a counselor & community care practitioner I have learned how to listen beyond words—how to read the unspoken needs in a room, the quiet hesitations, the hopes people are still learning how to name. This attunement allows me to approach real estate with unusual sensitivity and precision. I do not rush people through decisions that shape their lives. I help them feel grounded, informed, and empowered at every step. Whether I’m supporting a first-time buyer, a growing family, a discerning seller, or someone navigating a tender transition, I bring a trauma-informed, heart-forward lens to every interaction—without ever losing sight of strategy, market intelligence, or results. I understand that for many people, a home is also about nervous systems, animals, accessibility, culture, and belonging. I honor all of it. This work is more than a buy or sell for me. It is deeply relational. It is sacred. And it is a privilege I carry with great care.

Amy Kong attributes her success to initiating her client relationships on trust, growing them with sincerity, and solidifying them with her performance. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Amy moved to San Francisco in 1988 and soon landed her first real estate job. While there, she helped modernize her office’s administrative systems, learned everything she could about the industry, and took advantage of the many professional educational opportunities available to her. The rest is history: Amy has been leading clients to success throughout the Bay Area ever since. Amy holds an impressive handful of designations, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB). Honesty and integrity are her core values in the business and also in her community outreach. Among her various local and national endeavors, Amy was the 2011 Chinese Real Estate Association of America (CREAA) President, the 2017-2019 Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Education Foundation Chair, and is the 2021 AREAA National President. She is bilingual in English and Cantonese. Amy Kong - Your Realtor for Life!

Luis Moran is a trusted San Francisco real estate advisor and community leader who has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers successfully navigate one of the country's most dynamic real estate markets. A San Francisco native, Luis offers clients something increasingly rare: a lifetime of local knowledge combined with a strategic approach to negotiations, contracts, and market analysis. Consistently recognized among the nation's top-performing agents, he has been ranked in the Top 1.5% of agents nationwide by RealTrends Verified and named to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Top 250 Latino Agents in the United States. He has successfully represented clients across all market segments, including a transaction exceeding $25 million. Whether representing a first-time buyer, a growing family, an investor, or a luxury seller, Luis is known for providing thoughtful guidance, candid advice, and a steady hand throughout the process. Clients appreciate his ability to simplify complex situations, advocate for their interests, and help them make confident decisions in an ever-changing market. Luis graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and earned his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. While his professional focus is exclusively on real estate, his legal education provides a unique perspective that helps clients navigate complex transactions with confidence and clarity. Beyond serving his clients, Luis is deeply committed to the real estate profession and the San Francisco community. He currently serves as President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® and sits on the Board of Directors for the California Association of REALTORS®. He is also a Past President of the National Hispanic Org

Justin Welch built his reputation on one core principle: consistently exceed expectations. Justin is a trusted advisor who helps home sellers create compelling digital marketing campaigns utilizing the appropriate tools: market analysis, staging, social media marketing, videos, and virtual tours. He guides buyers to their ideal homes and assists in writing competitive offers. He is level-headed, professional, and accessible. His clients enjoy peace of mind knowing Justin is there to make every transaction as smooth and informed as possible. Many lifelong passions inspire Justin's real estate career - urban planning and development, economics, technology, interior design, history, and writing. When he's not busy helping buyers and sellers of San Francisco real estate, Justin enjoys being active outdoors, seeing the San Francisco Ballet, and finding San Francisco's hidden culinary treasures.

Offering the perfect combination of heart and grit, San Francisco/Bay Area Realtor Laena Wilder reached 'Top Agent' status in 2021 and was recently nominated for the California Association of Realtors 'Rising Star' award. Consistently ranked as a top producer, she brings her strong background in negotiating, design, and deal execution to her practice as a Realtor. She embraces a thorough approach, continually finding creative ways to meet her clients' goals. In her own words: “As a fiduciary and trusted advisor I take the time to truly listen to my clients' needs, strategically guide them through the process, and negotiate the best deal for their money." "My goal is to empower my clients with critical real estate knowledge combined with current data-driven market information because I believe this undoubtedly leads to a more confident and lucrative home buying / or selling experience." Her problem-solving skills, warmth and impeccable attention to detail have led to a successful practice built on referrals and a strong reputation among her Realtor community. Laena’s personal history has been rooted in Northern California for several generations. Her ancestors came West traveling by wagon-train in the 1860’s and settled in Sonoma. More than half a century later her grandparents met and fell in love on the ferry from San Francisco to study at UC Berkeley, before the Bay Bridge was built. These past experiences add depth to Laena’s passion and knowledge of the San Francisco / Bay Area. Achieving both a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree, Laena was also awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Rockefeller Fellowship. As a professor, she taught at Duke University, the University of San Francisco, and UNC, Chapel Hill. In additi