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Looking to buy, sell, or invest in San Francisco’s dynamic real estate market? You’ve come to the right place! The Bernie and Mike team are experts in innovative, design-focused solutions that help clients achieve their real estate goals.

Bernie Katzmann and Mike Shaw, along with Michael Dunne and Mila Gelman, are the go-to Realtors in this fast-paced, highly competitive market. Ranked consistently in the top 1% of San Francisco Realtors, the team boasts over 30 years of combined experience and has achieved more than $1.5 billion in sales. Their unmatched local expertise, marketing savvy, negotiation skills, and commitment to client satisfaction make them leaders in the industry.

More than 90% of their business comes from repeat clients and referrals—a clear reflection of the trust and confidence they’ve built over the years. Recognized repeatedly in Vanguard Properties’ Top 21 Club, Bernie and Mike are synonymous with excellence in San Francisco real estate.

In 2022, Michael Dunne joined the team, bringing expertise in construction management and business administration, along with a proven track record of success with San Francisco buyers, sellers, and investors. Since 2018, multi-talented Mila Gelman has contributed her skills in sales, administration, and risk management, ensuring that every transaction is executed with precision and care.

Whether you’re interested in Eureka Valley, Dolores Heights, Noe Valley, or anywhere in San Francisco, work with the best in the business. Contact Bernie and Mike today to make your real estate dreams a reality!

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Bernie and Mike did an exceptional job when we purchased our first home. They know the real estate market in San Francisco inside and out and helped guide us through the process seamlessly. Working with them made purchasing a home fun and exciting, and their extensive experience and knowledge made us feel that we were

Having moved many times we thought we were fully prepared for our move to San Francisco. We quickly learned the housing market here is like no other, and most of the people we spoke to warned us we would not be able to find the type of house we wanted within our price range. Then

When my business partner and I needed a team to market two newly constructed San Francisco homes, we turned to Mike and Bernie who were referred to us by developers who had previously worked with them. Selling new construction requires a specific set of skills and knowledge. In our situation we wanted not only experienced marketing consultants,

Bernie Katzmann and Mike Shaw at Vanguard Properties are very, very experienced and sophisticated at marketing and then negotiating the sale on personal residences. Their attention to detail as well their strategy to create anticipation and buzz was key to getting the final, extraordinary price. They should teach a master class on estate sales. John

I am writing to your agency to let you know how totally satisfied I am with the recent sale of my property located at 348 Church Street. Both Bernie Katzmann and his partner Mike Shaw were excellent realtors and the reason I keep coming back to Herth for my real estate transactions. Bernie has handled

Bernie and Mike delivered exceptional service and achieved results far beyond our expectations. We were well supported and informed throughout all stages of the process and their deep knowledge, network, and "know-how" positioned us for a rapid, uncomplicated and high-return sale. We felt reassured in this rapidly evolving market, knowing Bernie and Mike had our

Prior to my recent move I recognized that a new home purchase can be a stressful time and when I relocated to San Francisco I found myself in a market with few homes and many competing buyers. I quickly understood the need to work with agents who understood my preferences and priorities and who had

Having the opportunity to work with Bernie and Mike to buy a house in San Francisco was a delight. As new residents of San Francisco, having relocated from New York, we worked with Bernie and Mike to find a new home in San Francisco. From the very beginning they were great at working with us.

My partner and I have worked with Bernie and Mike on three properties during last three years. They represented me as seller's agent on the sale of my condo in April, 2011 and at the same time represented us on the purchase of the first condo we owned together. They were super responsive and made us feel as though

Best realtors we've ever worked with...hands down. During the buying process they were extremely helpful. We were new to San Francisco so didn't know the market at all. They gave us a good overview and asked lots of questions to determine what we liked, then showed us properties which met or nearly met it in

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