We wouldn't have gotten our home if not for Dan - he's super knowledgeable about the market, very responsive, and knows how to craft a winning offer. Highly recommend!

— Arkadiy

We worked with Dan to buy our first home and couldn't have asked for a better agent. He gave us a great rundown of the current market and feedback on our target neighborhoods and price range. He was an amazing resource as we started to look at listings. San Francisco sellers tend to wildly underprice listings and Dan was able to give us good info on what a competitive offer would be for anything we asked...

— Michael Norste

Buying a house anywhere is intimidating. Add in being a first-time homebuyer plus the crazy insane San Francisco real estate market, we needed a ton of help. Dan and Steven took care of us and quickly brought us up to speed on how to navigate this market. They were always available to answer questions, find more information about properties we were interested in, and guide us through placing offers and n...

— Alex P.

Dan is the best real estate agent we’ve ever worked with. On top of all the things you expect from a great real estate agent, Dan is also: (1.) Flexible, patient and reliable to the extreme: We, as buyers, had very specific needs and work desk jobs, so we needed an agent like this. Dan has stayed up with us past midnight on many occasions and started working early the next day to submit offers. The momen...

— Sheewon B.

As you can see from all the reviews, Dan’s exceptional work and service as a real estate agent can and will supersede any and all expectations when it comes to finding and buying a house. It seemed so long ago, May of 2012, when my partner and I started the grueling process (at least for us) of looking for a house to buy. We have lived in San Francisco for years but decided that West Oakland was where we...

— Jason P.

We have truly enjoyed working with Dan in our transactions. He has a lot of credibility as well as a huge amount of market knowledge. He went out of his way to show, and make suggestions on everything from creative loan products, to locations that have upside, and being honest enough to see when prices and property values and potential didn’t line up. He is incredibly versed in TIC, single family and con...

— Scott F.

We worked with Dan last year when we started looking for a place to buy in SF, which is as difficult as it gets. He had been super helpful during the whole process, very generous with his time, and helped us along every step of the way. He has tons of experience in the SF real estate market, which is very unique and really needs someone with local expertise. He keeps a tab on all available homes at all t...

— Vilmos N.

Dan has been wonderful, from our first time meeting him over coffee (pre-COVID), when he walked us through the home buying process, to now, weeks after closing, when he’s still providing advice and referrals. Dan is a San Francisco local. In fact, he lives just a few blocks away from our new house. His local knowledge was an asset at every step. He knows San Francisco neighborhoods, down to the block, an...

— Steven D.

Dan helped my wife and I close on a beautiful in-demand home in the Oakland Hills. Throughout the process, we felt we were in safe hands. Dan is extremely knowledgeable – not only about the process but also about the specifics of neighborhoods and intricacies of buying in the Bay Area. During our diligence process, his insights and connections to professionals were very helpful and made us feel comfortab...

— Kunal S.

Buying a house anywhere is intimidating. Add in being a first-time homebuyer plus the crazy insane San Francisco real estate market, we needed a ton of help. Dan and Steven took care of us and quickly brought us up to speed on how to navigate this market. They were always available to answer questions, find more information about properties we were interested in, and guide us through placing offers and n...

— Alex F.

The SF market was a bear while we were looking. Most properties were going before we could even make an offer and everything was well above asking costs. Daniel consistently correctly guessed the selling price of homes and knew the SF Market and legal well. In the end, Daniel helped us purchase a complicated TIC property to a great result. He helped us meet another buyer, and navigate all the legal compl...

— Robert F.

Dan is wonderful. He was the absolute best person to help me find and buy my new home. I have recommended him to all of my friends that are looking to buy a place. If I ever need to go through this process again, I would not even consider the option of going with someone else. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable, fantastically reliable, and a good guy. I highly recommend him.

— Optical N.

Dan and Steven were amazing! They advised us on how to stage our house at the beginning. The advice they gave us helped us price the house and get what we wanted. They kept us on schedule and closed the deal quickly for a great price. They were always responsive when we needed answers and were a joy to work with. We are so happy we chose them. We would use them again in a nanosecond! Thanks again!

— Galen H.

We just bought a home in Noe Valley and worked with Dan. I cannot recommend anyone higher. It was clear from the very beginning how knowledgeable he was of the San Francisco area and made our first-time buying experience seem so easy. We wanted to move very quickly through the home buying process and were so pleased that Dan helped us achieve this very aggressive goal. We were able to go from first start...

— Deanna B.

Looking for a new place to live for the first time is a terribly difficult and daunting process. When my husband and I started the search we turned to Dan and Steven to help us look at properties. They first took the time to show us a range of options in various parts of the city and he helped us to understand the merits and detractions of various properties and neighborhoods. Dan and Steven ALWAYS paint...

— Nathaniel H.

Dan is an incredible real estate agent! He helped us to purchase our new home in Bernal Heights and also sell our old home in the Mission. He is thoughtful, meticulous, forward-thinking, supportive, and strategic. He understood what we were looking for in a new home immediately and helped us find the perfect place. He knew how to negotiate, what to think about and look for, and what questions to ask. In ...

— Andi N.

We bought a place with Dan’s help in 2017. Dan was extremely knowledgeable about various neighborhoods in SF. He also went out of his way to be at open houses with us, or visit them before/after our visits (if we showed interest). What really impressed us was Dan’s ability to locate comparable sales in the area, to help us better gauge what a fair offer should be. It was a pleasure working with Dan. Seve...

— SuChee H.

Dan was a pleasure to work with in the search for a new home. He is prompt, courteous and has great insight/knowledge of the bay area market. I highly recommend him, whether buying or selling a home. Thanks for all your help Dan! We love our new home!

— H. Brent Adams

I feel fortunate to have had Dan as my agent in the SF home-buying process! He is very knowledgeable about the local market, super responsive, and really takes care of his clients as if they were his own friends. He goes above and beyond to deliver, and is also very understanding, patient, and kind–easy to work with, and lets you go through the process at your own pace. Would recommend working with Dan t...

— Jinmin L.

We worked with Dan as first-time home buyers, in a competitive neighborhood, in San Francisco, during a pandemic. That’s a lot of qualifiers that make a process like home buying even more intimidating than it naturally is, but Dan was the best partner imaginable to help navigate a confusing and overwhelming process and make sure we came out the other side thrilled with our purchase. I can’t recommend him...

— Megan S.

Steven and Dan are really great agents! They helped me in the whole process from finding a house to purchasing it, even after I purchased the property, they are also very patient and responsible for answering any questions I have. They explained all the details to me before I purchased, and are very knowledgeable in their fields. They also provide great suggestions with regard to other house-related serv...

— Kain Q.

It was a pleasure working with Dan. He was incredibly responsive and answered all of our questions timely and thoroughly. We felt he knew what he was doing and treated us very well. He always went out of his way to make sure we got everything that we needed. Highly recommend Dan!

— Christopher N.

Dan provided an excellent buying experience. He was very responsive and did not pressure us at any time with listings or neighborhoods. He’s very detailed oriented and made sure our offers were as competitive and realistic as possible. We love our new home!

— Joel F.

When we bought our condo, we had a great experience working with Dan. He’s knowledgeable, candid, and dedicated. He was always quick to respond to our emails and texts, and he had a real eye for what to look out for when touring different properties. He listened carefully to all our feedback when we toured different properties, and very quickly got a real sense of what we were looking for. After our offe...

— Jacques R.

We ran into Steven while he was selling another condo in our building right as we were starting to think about selling our place. Steven and Dan were incredibly helpful in helping us decide whether to sell or not, and once we did the entire pricing, staging, listing and sales process was thorough, friendly, informative, and stress-free. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dan and Steven as selling agents. We’...

— Marc N.

We worked with Dan in 2013 as we bought our first home in SF. He was a great advisor and advocate through the dizzying home-buying process. He was both encouraging and candid – I appreciated that he would not hesitate to give us his honest opinion about properties while allowing us time to reach our own decisions. He was also very patient with us as first-time buyers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him...

— Amit S.

Not only are Daniel and his team professional, responsive, and industry experts, he has a calm and steady voice during a potentially stressful home search. Daniel gave me great advice on the neighborhood and the potential for home investment growth. And on top of it all, I was able to purchase a home I did not think I had a chance of getting. It would not have happened without his guidance and expertise....

— Alicia M.

Dan came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He was extremely knowledgeable about the process and on top of every detail as I made offers and closed. He was also flexible and smart as I navigated some unique challenges associated with loans I got through my employer. I always could trust his judgment and am glad I did!

— David B.

Dan was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process of buying our new home and selling our former home. My husband and I really appreciated his professionalism, the quality of the contractors that worked on our house from painting to staging, his expert advice, and responsiveness to our various requests. Thanks to him, we were able to meet all our goals. We would highly recommend Dan and Ascend...

— Vanessa L.

I cannot say enough nice things about Dan. San Francisco is a challenging market for sure, and very different from my first home buying experience. His patience, diligence, and advocacy for me as a buyer were second to none. I appreciate his skill and will to lead me to a successful purchase in this market. I could not be happier with the outcome. Thanks, Dan and Ascend team!

— Adam R.

I referred Dan to a friend of mine who was trying to buy a short-sale condo in SF. Not only did Dan save him from some fatal errors, but he also held his hand and walked him gently through the process. These types of sales are a rough ride at best but my friend was very happy with Dan and the quick close for a really great price. Whenever I hear of any friend considering buying a home, I immediately put ...

— Sountru

Dan and Steven couldn’t have taken better care of us! As first-time home buyers with very specific requirements, the guys helped us understand what tradeoffs made sense for us and made sure we were always able to act as well-informed buyers. They stood by us as we shopped for the right property and worked closely with us during every step of the purchasing process. We recommend Dan and Steven 100%!

— Jacob W.

I could not have been happier with Dan in my home search. Everything was taken care of for me. He did so in a timely manner. He was extremely reliable, everything he said he was going to do, he followed through on. He was very direct when dealing with selling agents. He was also very patient with me, even when I was rather indecisive at times. And when I was indecisive, he would offer advice and positive...

— Damon F.

Dan helped me find the perfect home. Dan must have seen dozens of houses with me and went through 5 offers – always patient and responsive through it all. It’s been great working with Dan. Highly recommended!

— Kuang

Steven helped us buy, and later, sell our home in the Richmond annex. We recommend him on both sides of the transaction. As first-time homebuyers, we were extremely nervous about buying in the Bay Area. But Steven was calm, detailed, and had a great eye for envisioning how a home could be tweaked here and there to be more ideal for us. In the end, we beat seven other bidders for our house which was a per...

— Jeff T.

We worked with Dan Risman-Jones of Ascend to buy our house. He was a consummate pro; a real pleasure to work with even when we were (let’s be honest) less-than-ideal clients. And we’re thrilled by the place we ended up with; will absolutely refer him to friends looking to buy in SF.

— Luis V.

Dan and Steven rock. Two years ago we were lucky enough to get paired up with Dan and Steven by Redfin through their partner agent program. Initially we were looking at East Bay properties with Steven. We appreciated the insights he was able to share about neighborhoods and various real estate subjects we weren’t familiar with at the time, such as TICs. We then decided to take about a year off to save an...

— Dominic C.

Dan is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and calm. After searching for almost two years, my wife and I finally found our home. For every property we evaluated throughout this journey, Dan always went above and beyond to make sure we had the information needed to evaluate it, without feeling pressured. I can’t recommend him enough!

— Daniel K.

We found our dream home in record time with Dan’s help. He was able to get the deal closed in a couple of days while negotiating terms that helped us make the move to San Francisco much easier. Thank you Dan for a great job.

— Bill R.

Dan Risman Jones knows the San Francisco housing market well – accurately advising us on what price points would make a winning offer, a strong offer, and a competitive offer. We made our first bid at Dan’s recommended competitive offer price and it tied the other highest bid. We got the first house we put an offer on with our first bid! One shot, one kill. Before moving in, we needed contractor recommen...

— Kathleen T.

We used Ascend to buy a new home in San Francisco and it was a fabulous decision. They helped us find a wonderful condo in the neighborhood we wanted with all the criteria, and guided us through the entire bidding and escrow process. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent in San Francisco.

— Andrew M.

We met Daniel through friends. When my wife and I were trying to decide whether to sell or rent our flat in San Francisco we reached out to Daniel and Ascend Realty. Daniel showed up with an impressively detailed prospectus that helped us to understand that selling was the more viable alternative for us… and there was no question that Daniel and Ascend Realty would manage that transaction for my wife and...

— Benjamin T.

Working with Dan was a breeze – we started with a meet-up and got our preferences and what’s our expectations, price ranges, etc. He will send us off MLS listings or upcoming open houses, then we will send him a list of homes we’ve seen on the weekend and he will respond in 24 hours with details like suitability of location, price, age of home, style of seller Realtor®, etc. If we like it, then we get th...

— Kenny T.

Dan was an excellent partner for our home purchase, providing relevant, actionable information throughout the process. As first-time buyers in San Francisco, it was great to have someone with local expertise, which helped us with a winning bid.

— Michelle T.

My husband and I recently moved to San Francisco from the east bay and wanted to find someone to help us buy a house. A couple of things drew us to Dan and his team and after recently purchasing a home, we would highly recommend Dan and Ascend Real Estate. When we first met him, he walked us through the entire process and answered all of our questions. He was always available any time we emailed him for ...

— Haley K.

Daniel is a consummate professional – responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made the often stressful process of a home purchase as smooth and streamlined as possible, all with patience and grace. Highly recommend.

— AB

Dan both helped us identify and purchase a condo, and then 10 years later helped us sell. As buyers, we always want to buy low, and as sellers, we want to sell high, of course. He helped us understand the local real estate landscape, and helped bring us down to earth when we were learning about the impact of COVID on the condo market in the Dogpatch neighborhood within San Francisco. Talk about knowing t...

— Sheewon B.

We had a great experience working with Daniel. He knows his stuff and worked patiently with us to finally find our home in this difficult SF market. He was a pleasure to work with.

— Nerissa A.

I’ve engaged ~10 Realtors® as buyer or seller in various states over the years. Dan was the best of them, particularly because he was a trusted partner in overcoming various challenges: (1) my first purchase in San Francisco, a crazy market, (2) during COVID-19, which presented unique challenges, (3) using a VA loan, requiring the condo building itself to undergo VA approval, (4) a post-contract scramble...

— Rick K.

My husband and I just bought our first house with Dan, and he was fantastic! Very responsive, reassuring during stressful times, and did a great job walking us through the negotiation process.

— Laurel B.