Linda LeBlanc

"Linda is a one stop realty shop! with professionalism and kindness above and beyond she was a pleasure to work with and when I decided to look outside of SF she recommended another great realtor...you wont be disappointed!"

"Linda is the best person and the agent I have ever met from the professional and also from the personality perspective. She immediately understood my life style, personality and needs, found the best condo at the best place. She and her team continues to support me and help me to develop a good life in my new town.Thank you Linda and your team.Best,Muge"

"We searched for a place in the city for 5+ months with another agent before having Linda recommended to us. In the first month or so with her, we placed two offers and had the second one accepted in our dream spot. We went on to recommend Linda to family and friends who have also found places fairly quickly in SF. Linda is open, honest, flexible, accommodating, smart, and work hard and well. We were first timers, and she went the extra way to explain everything from offers to inspection to closing. One of the biggest pieces might have been her intelligence gathering about the other unit in the building that sold through a relationship with the seller (or buyer) agent. That gave us a better sense of the market and how to structure our offer.Simply put, Linda is our go to recommendation."

"Looking for a home is a profoundly important and very stressful event -- even if it is an exciting life step -- and doing so in this present SF housing market only amplifies the stress!! For some, there is also the added intensity of applying for schools for kids and starting new jobs. That was exactly our set of our circumstances. Linda LeBlanc was amazing; she did a beautiful job of helping us: 1. understand the market 2. define our wishes for a home, character of a neighborhood (and neighborhood amenities) 3. and assess communte possibilties between home work and school. She helped us find the house we wanted and needed and (this part is extraordinarily important) then deftly steered us through the complex process of evaluating a property and making an appropriate and desirable offer. Besides the need to be top-notch in all the areas I listed above, it was of utmost importance that we work with someone who is easy going, a joy to be with and has the utmost integrity. Linda is all those things and more; she is gracious, fun and relaxed (after all it ends up being a lot of hours together by the time the process is finished!). She is the consummate professional and left no stone unturned (which is key during the purchase process). My husband and I give her our highest recommendation!!"

"My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Linda twice on both the buying and selling side. Most recently, we worked with Linda to sell our place in the city.I learned a ton watching Linda at work during this process. Broadly speaking, selling is both a science and an art and it was clear that Linda nailed both aspects of the sale during the process. Not only is Linda an incredibly pleasant person to be around, she is professional and has an expert understanding of the market. This was made clear quickly in the data she provided up-front and extensive thought behind how we should position our house....especially important in a 'soft' market.In our case, we had a lot of complications/set backs that required patience and someone who is very good with people. THANK GOD for Linda. She managed all situations with grace and professionalism.I recommend Linda for the most sophisticated of real estate buyers and/or sellers."

"I don't believe there is a better real estate agent in the city than Linda. We have had the pleasure of working with her on 2 transactions - one sale and one purchase. Here's what we love about her:* She is so knowledgeable of every detail of the intricate SF housing market* She seems to know everyone in real estate here, and has all the current info (even frequently info on properties before they come on market) - which is so key in market as hot as it is here. Literally every time we go to an open house and are asked who our agent is, and we tell them, the response is "Oh, wow, Linda. You're in good hands." or "Oh, yes, I've worked with her, she's wonderful"* She's incredibly knowledgeable about not only the real estate side of things, but also financing, remodeling, renovations, zoning/codes etc ... things that are critical in making a decision but aren't usually in the skillset of most real estate agents.*She is an absolute delight to work with. She is 100% focused on you and your needs, and while I'm certain she had plenty of other clients at the time we worked on transactions together, we felt like we were her only clients. She's always calm and collected and helps to bring the stress levels down tremendously when going through something which could be quite stressful. You won't find a more professional, more effective, and more likable agent in the city!"

"When my husband and I decided to relocate to San Francisco from Boston, we were fortunate to have friends refer us to Linda. Linda's wealth of information about the city, its neighborhoods and its available properties was phenomenal. She made the daunting process of finding a new home fun and exciting. Our needs and expectations were always front and center for Linda and she is just the kindest, sweetest person to work with. And when it came time for negotiating, Linda floored us with her skills once again! So do not hesitate a moment...sign up with Linda, you'll be happy you did!"

"Linda was the first person I thought of when two friends told me that they were moving to San Francisco from the East Coast and wanted to buy a home. Linda did not disappoint. She worked to understand their requirements and was patient, flexible and resourceful. She did an excellent job introducing them to the city and helped them narrow down their choices. She ultimately found a spectacular triplex that accomplished their need to have a space for living and entertaining.Contact Linda when you or your friends are looking to buy a home in San Francisco."

"We have purchased two homes with Linda's help- both in very competitive markets! She did a fantastic job helping us buy our first home and since then they continued to keep us up to date, ultimately culminating in perfect timing for our second purchase. She is very professional, smart, personable and extremely aware of market conditions. These qualities are wonderfully complemented by her care and patience, even after the transaction is closed. As she supported us through both transactions, we have seen how detail oriented she is, holding our hands through all stages of the purchase. She has built a strong network of realtors, financiers and other industry related professionals which has proved helpful in every facet of the process - from property search to bidding and close. We continue to refer our friends and family to her and we have known several others that have worked Linda with very positive experiences. We are extremely pleased we were able to purchase two homes with first offers in this difficult market and know we were only able to do this because of her expertise. Thank you Linda!"

"Linda was recommended to us when we were looking to buy a home. Lucky us! After looking at 100 homes on the market and a couple of heart breaking deals that didn't happen, Linda found us the perfect home. She kept saying, "The right home is out there and we're going to find it." She really knows her business, makes sure she knows her clients, and takes care of you through the entire process with knowledge and integrity. We have recommended her countless times and will continue to do so because we trust her 100%. She is professional, compassionate, patient, trustworthy, and genuinely a good person who has rightly earned the respect of her peers. You simply can't go wrong with Linda."

"I don't think a rating of 5 stars adequately represents just how fantastic Linda is, but since there is no higher option, it will suffice.Linda was highly recommended to us by friends who worked with her on both the buying and selling side. We were immediately impressed by the speed and thoroughness of her reply. Linda was the epitome of professional the entire time we worked with her. She kept us abreast of neighborhood developments as well as market trends during the year and a half between the initial contract and close of our new construction condo.Linda's organization was above and beyond. Her strong network meant that we always had the latest info. She even helped post sale by providing recommendations for vendors to complete work on our condo.She's an absolute pleasure to work with. You'd be hard pressed to find a better agent in San Francisco."

"Searching for the right home in this competitive Bay Area market can be a daunting experience, but Linda set us on the right track. We were surprised and amazed at just how much can happen in just one short month. She works tirelessly and is well respected in the industry. Her honesty, expertise and professionalism made us, as "first timers", feel so much more comfortable with the process of buying a home in San Francisco. Even after we closed she continued to make herself available if we had questions or needed referrals for any of the services that come with owning a home. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and will certainly recommend her to our friends in the future."

"I have had the pleasure of working with both Linda & Stuart professionally. When Stuart announced his retirement, Linda surged forward and made lemonade out of lemons, as the saying goes. Having witnessed first hand Linda's professionalism, honesty and sincerity I highly recommend her for your real estate needs. I guarantee you will enjoy the experience!!"

"Linda is a fantastic agent and, not surprisingly, a fantastic person. As a realtor she combines a big picture understanding of goals, the market, decor and timing with incredible attention to detail so that there are no surprises, nothing is missed or left to chance and I always have plenty of notice when things need to be done. She is very knowledgeable and can explain all steps of the transaction, but does not needless bog things down if she knows that I have the information I need. I completely trust her judgement and her integrity. She is also thoughtful, compassionate, funny and positive. She is a pleasure to work with."

"Linda came recommended from our prior amazing realtor, Stuart Wilson (who retired) and she has been as advertised: fantastic! Linda is extremely helpful, genuine, patient; she picked up right away what we are looking for both in terms of selling our place and finding a new home. I would add that Linda knows the market back to front- thanks, Linda!"

"I first met Linda back in the depths of the Great Recession, when I was considering selling my South Beach/Mission Bay condo. She had the unfortunate task of delivering the bad news--my condo was worth significantly less than I paid for it back in 2007. But she delivered that news professionally and sensitively. I followed her advice and decided to hold on for a few more years. Fast forward to 2015. . . Linda and I stayed in touch, and when the time seemed right, she helped me to finally sell the condo. She was patient with what turned out to be a longer-than-expected sales process, but in the end, I was thrilled with the result.Linda is honest, warm, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. The analyses that she and the Paragon team produce are quite informative, and I look forward to receiving and studying them regularly.I may be in the hunt to buy a new place soon, and I will not hesitate to work with Linda again!"

"I first met Linda LeBlanc in 2007 when she assisted my family in purchasing our first San Francisco apartment. We had very little time - but she was able to find us the perfect place in just one day of home tours. She made the process quick, fun and painless, and I was proud to call that apartment home for four amazing years.I again had the pleasure of working with Linda while purchasing my first home in the Spring of 2013. I can not speak highly enough of my experience: my emails were responded to in lightening speed, scheduling availability was incredibly high, and her ability to negotiate, research and find the perfect property in less than eight weeks was incredible! To top it all off, she is incredibly fun to work with. (I will never forget that Linda is the one that introduced me to the tofu "egg" salad at Trader Joes over ten years ago...I think of her and smile every time I buy it!)But probably the best part about Linda, is that she treats you like a client for life. She has been an amazing resource in helping me find everything we need for the house: Reliable insurance agencies, plumbers, etc. I appreciate the amazing client relationship more than anything. I would not work with anyone else when looking for a home in the Bay Area."

"We used Linda in purchasing our home and it could not have gone more smoothly. Our purchase was complicated and throughout the entire process Linda held our hands. I've recommended Linda to several friends and wouldn't even consider purchasing or selling another home without her by our side!"

"We could not be happier with our experience with Linda - she is GREAT. We've bought two places (a condo, and a single family home) and sold one with her, and she's successfully worked with 3 or 4 of our friends that we referred her to. Beyond Linda's in-depth knowledge of the SF market and real-estate know-how, Linda is honest, trustworthy, professional, incredibly responsive, helpful, and a joy to be around. From the onset, Linda took her time to really get to know us and our needs. She was thorough, detailed, and never pushed us to properties that she didn't feel were a great fit. She proactively educated us (at the time we were first time buyers) about the process and what to expect, and helped us stay calm and anxiety-free throughout both of our searches. She also did a masterful job staging and selling our condo (in two weeks!). We really feel lucky to have found Linda, and highly recommend her without reservation to anyone!"

"Linda is absolutely the best real estate professional I've had the pleasure of working with and I've worked with 4 different realtors in San Francisco. She's very customer service oriented, strategic with negotiation approach, and incredibly knowledgeable about the crazy SF market. Do not go anywhere else!"

"We got to work with Linda after an unsuccessful experience with another agent. The difference was clear from the beginning - Linda was extremely attuned to what we, as buyers, expressed as preferences and to our questions, and was able to follow up in detail on quite a few points. She was very clear on how we can work together successfully and met all expectations and demands along the way. She is extremely organized and so able to put some piece of mind in what usually is a very lengthy and convoluted process - including managing the closing process and post-close items with the same involvement and professionalism. She was also able to navigate the offer pricing extremely well - giving us the right feedback but not putting any undue influence or just daunting us with generic "pros" and "cons" or ill-fitting comps. She followed up diligently on everything, and her knowledge of San Francisco and her professional network meant that she could provide us with much more guidance than what just comes off paper or through any inquiries we could have done on our own."

"Linda LeBlanc and Christine Irsfeld are a fabulous team. They made the process of selling my San Francisco home of 37 years well planned and almost painless. I picked them from the three realtors I interviewed for several reasons. Their proposal broke down every decision making point in the process (whether to keep tenant in the in-law apt, finding new place to live, how to get house ready - staging, cosmetic fix-up) and gave alternatives and good suggestions. They gave a time-line to optimize the time that house came on the market. Also I knew they would be good partners and available and easy to work with in this major process. I couldn't have made a better choice. With them at my side, decisions were made, we moved forward quickly, and my house was sold just at the right time in the market for a very attractive price. I recommend them without reservation."