David Ayerdi is a seasoned and well-respected Top Producer at Sotheby's International Realty in San Francisco & has been in the real estate business for over 24 years. In 2024 David was acknowledged by RealTrends Verified and ranked among the top 1+% of 1.6 million real estate professionals in the USA. David is one of the top agents in San Francisco, out of 10,000 real estate professionals. David began his career in 2000 & has since worked on closing an impressive volume in excess of $1.7 Billion Dollars in residential real estate transactions.
When sellers work with David, they receive 100% hands on attention and David is able to give them guidance on how to get top dollar when preparing their properties for sale. David offers a white glove concierge service with the best vendors in town including stagers, painters, hardwood floor tradesman, gardeners, cleaners, handymen & more. David offers a premiere marketing service to all his clients to market their properties locally, nationally and internationally and is up to date with the latest cutting-edge technology to market his seller’s properties. When buyers work with David, they receive 100% of his time whether they are first time home buyers or repeat investors. David guides buyers through the buying process and is able to help them get the best value for properties whether they are off market or MLS listings.
A 1st generation native San Franciscan David bought his first property in his early 20’s & has purchased, sold & invested in many homes, condominiums, income buildings, lofts & TIC’s in San Francisco over the years. David has a multitude of experience involving complex construction renovation projects, expansive garage additions, lot splits, condominium conversions, TIC formations & 1031 Exchanges.
David reads, writes & speaks Spanish fluently and is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with honors. David holds triple citizenship with the USA, Spain & Colombia.
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Realtor - Top Producer 2024
Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco
I can not say enough about David Ayerdi as a realtor and a genuine person. His expertise paired with his care and concern create an effective real estate professional well versed in the ins and outs of the San Francisco market. I recommend David especially for anyone seeking an expert in rental property sales in San Francisco. His deep understanding of the local market is truly impressive, particularly his comprehensive knowledge of San Francisco's complex tenant laws. This expertise proved invaluable in navigating the intricacies of our recent transaction. My unit being a rental unit with a tenant in place was a complex deal with a lot of moving parts. I was fortunate to have a cooperative tenant with a realtor who was a great communicator to move the deal forward.
Beyond his market acumen, David exhibits exceptional attention to detail. Every document was meticulously reviewed, and no stone was left unturned, ensuring a transaction that closed on time. There were bumps in the road getting documents from the HOA. David was relentless to get the document for the buyers review. He kept me consistently updated at every stage, proactively addressing any questions and concerns with clarity and promptness.
His network of buyers and agents is extensive. My sale was an off market pocket listing. David has the team and ability to make renovations, but in my listing we went through the numbers and felt that it made more sense to put it on the market with the tenant in the unit. David brought me good offers and the ultimate sales price was exactly what we targeted. I only had 3 days with the unit unoccupied adding to my profits as a landlord owner. My net profits were excellent and well worth the agent commissions.
If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and dedicated to seeing things through, I wholeheartedly recommend David Ayerdi.
Beyond his market acumen, David exhibits exceptional attention to detail. Every document was meticulously reviewed, and no stone was left unturned, ensuring a transaction that closed on time. There were bumps in the road getting documents from the HOA. David was relentless to get the document for the buyers review. He kept me consistently updated at every stage, proactively addressing any questions and concerns with clarity and promptness.
His network of buyers and agents is extensive. My sale was an off market pocket listing. David has the team and ability to make renovations, but in my listing we went through the numbers and felt that it made more sense to put it on the market with the tenant in the unit. David brought me good offers and the ultimate sales price was exactly what we targeted. I only had 3 days with the unit unoccupied adding to my profits as a landlord owner. My net profits were excellent and well worth the agent commissions.
If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and dedicated to seeing things through, I wholeheartedly recommend David Ayerdi.
The Best Realtor for Selling Your Home in San Francisco – David is Unmatched!
If you’re selling a home in San Francisco, David is the realtor you need. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure that we got the absolute best outcome for our sale. His expertise in the San Francisco market is second to none, and he knew exactly how to position our home to attract the right buyers and maximize its value.
One of the biggest advantages of working with David is his unmatched network of top-tier local professionals. He knows exactly where to invest to get the highest return when preparing a home for sale, and his connections made all the difference. The vendors he recommended—from painters to stagers to contractors—were all highly skilled, fast, and fairly priced. It’s clear that David has spent years building strong relationships with the best in the industry, and we benefited directly from that.
Beyond his resources, David is incredibly well-connected and respected in the San Francisco real estate community. His reputation among other agents helped ensure our home was seen by the right buyers, and his strategic approach made the process incredibly smooth from start to finish. His communication was clear, timely, and reassuring every step of the way.
Selling a home can be overwhelming, but with David, we knew we were in expert hands. He is our realtor for life, and when we’re ready to buy again, there’s no question—we’ll be working with David. We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone looking to sell their home. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, deeply connected, and truly invested in your success, David is the one to call!
If you’re selling a home in San Francisco, David is the realtor you need. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure that we got the absolute best outcome for our sale. His expertise in the San Francisco market is second to none, and he knew exactly how to position our home to attract the right buyers and maximize its value.
One of the biggest advantages of working with David is his unmatched network of top-tier local professionals. He knows exactly where to invest to get the highest return when preparing a home for sale, and his connections made all the difference. The vendors he recommended—from painters to stagers to contractors—were all highly skilled, fast, and fairly priced. It’s clear that David has spent years building strong relationships with the best in the industry, and we benefited directly from that.
Beyond his resources, David is incredibly well-connected and respected in the San Francisco real estate community. His reputation among other agents helped ensure our home was seen by the right buyers, and his strategic approach made the process incredibly smooth from start to finish. His communication was clear, timely, and reassuring every step of the way.
Selling a home can be overwhelming, but with David, we knew we were in expert hands. He is our realtor for life, and when we’re ready to buy again, there’s no question—we’ll be working with David. We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone looking to sell their home. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, deeply connected, and truly invested in your success, David is the one to call!
DA
We had the pleasure of working with David twice—first in 2019 when he helped us sell our San Francisco loft, and most recently, when he guided us through the off-market purchase of the property we had been renting for the past 10 years.
David’s expertise was invaluable throughout the entire process. He helped us determine a fair offer to present to our landlord, handled all negotiations, and efficiently managed every aspect of the transaction. From overseeing ongoing projects to coordinating with the title company, banks, and other parties, he ensured everything moved smoothly. His professionalism, knowledge, and clear communication made the process seamless and stress-free.
Beyond the purchase, David is now assisting us with managing the remodeling and update projects for the property. His attention to detail and proactive approach have made a significant difference in keeping everything on track.
David was always available to meet with us, answer our questions, and provide guidance at every step. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we were able to close the deal cleanly and efficiently.
We highly recommend David to anyone looking for a top-tier real estate agent. He is truly worth the investment!
S
David has been absolutely amazing in planning, preparing, executing, and closing the sale of my dream home. He is very communicative, highly organized, professional, respectful, and generous. He is extremely knowledgable, especially Noe Valley and SF area. I enjoyed every minute of working with him and cannot recommend him highly enough. If I were to purchase or sell again, I would not hesitate to work with him again. He is a true gem.
JE
I want to thank David for encouraging me to list my home at the end of the year. There are many opinions to do otherwise and it could not have turned out better. The expertise he provided in orchestrating the upgrading to certain aspects of the home allowed it to stand out among the others that were also listed on the market. He brought his unique insight for style and quality that clearly set our home apart. Given this is my second property to bring to market with David this year, I absolutely would not consider teaming with any other real estate partner.
RH
I am not sure how I can add to all of the effusive endorsements of David Ayerdi but I will certainly try. I wholeheartedly recommend David to anyone interested in buying or selling in the San Francisco market. From the moment I decided to hire him until escrow closed, David delivered the highest level of service to all aspects of the transaction. He has been a realtor and living in San Francisco for many years, and has deep expertise in the nuances regarding real estate in the city.
I wanted to sell my 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Hayes Valley and move in with my partner in 2024. However, I was initially apprehensive about doing so in a relatively high interest rate environment. David assured me that whatever the market is, people move all the time and a well-positioned product would get a buyer. He planned out all the initial steps before listing, including helping arrange for my move-out and handling building touchups that would make the place show better during open house. David also handled the listing photography, staging, inspections, and interactions with HOA management to obtain the required paperwork. For the open house itself, he prepared crisp handouts summarizing the property details and attended to potential buyers personally. When a buyer came forward, David dealt with title and closing to make sure all went smoothly. At each stage, he was in constant communication with me by text to ensure I knew what was going on that day, sometimes multiple times a day. Even in a challenging market when many San Francisco properties sat for long periods, the condo sold in a month. I am convinced that no other realtor could have accomplished the sale so painlessly and efficiently. I will certainly contact David the next time I buy or sell in San Francisco!
I wanted to sell my 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Hayes Valley and move in with my partner in 2024. However, I was initially apprehensive about doing so in a relatively high interest rate environment. David assured me that whatever the market is, people move all the time and a well-positioned product would get a buyer. He planned out all the initial steps before listing, including helping arrange for my move-out and handling building touchups that would make the place show better during open house. David also handled the listing photography, staging, inspections, and interactions with HOA management to obtain the required paperwork. For the open house itself, he prepared crisp handouts summarizing the property details and attended to potential buyers personally. When a buyer came forward, David dealt with title and closing to make sure all went smoothly. At each stage, he was in constant communication with me by text to ensure I knew what was going on that day, sometimes multiple times a day. Even in a challenging market when many San Francisco properties sat for long periods, the condo sold in a month. I am convinced that no other realtor could have accomplished the sale so painlessly and efficiently. I will certainly contact David the next time I buy or sell in San Francisco!
MA
Our journey began with a phone call a year and a half ago when we were looking ahead at selling our SF condo but were out of state. David was so personable on the phone and so easy to talk to, that we knew he would be a great fit. We continued to stay in touch and when it came time to move forward, he was committed to making it an easy process, despite being out of state. David is the kind of realtor and person who works hard to get things right. He rolls up his sleeves when needed, from pulling weeds, to cleaning water stains on outside walls, to sweeping the walkways and watering every few days. He has great attention to detail, and offered advice and suggestions, but easily pivoted to what we wanted, so we could stay in budget for the pre-sale updates. He has been working with many of his vendors (from handyman to inspectors) for over 20 years, and he project managed all of the vendors, so we did not have to worry about anything. He was available and responsive, and we always felt comfortable talking through things and asking questions. He was patient, and went to bat for us to make sure things went smoothly with vendors, the potential buyers agent and the title company. He was well liked by our HOA when he was on premises, was always professional and courteous, and they appreciated his help with the common area clean up. He takes pride in his job, and is there for his clients every step of the way. David is a realtor you can trust and that you want in your corner. He exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to him for the sale of our condo.
VK
Realtor exemplar. Highly professional and experienced: made the selling process smooth as silk. Felt as though we were in good hands.
JE
It is with great pleasure that I express my deep gratitude to David Ayerdi of Sothebys Realty, for his tremendous level of expertise in the sale of our families vintage property in the Castro.
From the very start I was pleased with his insight as to what was needed to prepare for it's listing. He worked with me and his team to assess various aspects that we needed to address and while offering his insight, he listened carefully to my withes.
Throughout the process of prepping and listing I always felt we were a team. I felt I had the very best professional by my side. And given that we sold in a very short period of time, his insight proved to be invaluable.
Thank you David for your guidance, patience and expertise...it was a pleasure working with you.
From the very start I was pleased with his insight as to what was needed to prepare for it's listing. He worked with me and his team to assess various aspects that we needed to address and while offering his insight, he listened carefully to my withes.
Throughout the process of prepping and listing I always felt we were a team. I felt I had the very best professional by my side. And given that we sold in a very short period of time, his insight proved to be invaluable.
Thank you David for your guidance, patience and expertise...it was a pleasure working with you.
JJ
We are incredibly impressed with the professionalism and astute attention to detail David exhibited throughout the preparation and sale of our Noe Valley house. He went far above and beyond all expectations, especially dealing with and resolving all potential and actual obstacles to the sale. His knowledge of the area and sensitivity to buyers preferences resulted in our property selling in 6 days and over asking. I highly recommend David whether you are selling or buying, he works tirelessly to achieve your goal. He refreshed our place inside and out everyday! A truly fantastic job.
HP
It is a pleasure to write this recommendation for David. In early 2024, I was introduced to David by my realtor who had recently retired. I had moved out of San Francisco to Chicago and decided to sell my condo, but was unsure of and very nervous about the market. From my first conversation through the close I felt that I was in the best hands possible. David gave me great advice on improvements that he felt would give me the best chance to get an attractive offer. The improvements that he recommended and his team of handymen, painters, etc. did an incredible job, so much that I second guessed selling it or keeping it! My condo was on the market for 5 days and we closed 21 days later with a very attractive offer. Throughout the process David kept me informed, sent pictures and video, and took care of everything. I am so grateful to David. I enthusiastically recommend David without hesitation.
LM
The first time I spoke with David, I had no doubt that he was going to be my Real Estate Agent.
Selling a TIC with a problematic tenant living in the apartment was already going to be a big challenge. David understood and still accepted to help in dealing with the sale.
His professional knowledge of the market and client services are absolutely top notch. He is super personable, friendly, full of energy, drive and patience. Regardless how busy he is, keeps in touch to let you know how the process is going and tells you what the next step will be. You feel like you are the only client.
You do not have to worry about going thru all the legal procedures, paper work in selling/buying your property. He takes care of everything. His guidance is overwhelming. I never had a moment to worry. David followed every step and was chasing paperwork when they were falling behind in order to conclude the sale/escrow by the scheduled date.
After the closing of escrow, he personally made sure that I close utilities, insurance,
and all my payments made every month for the running of my apartment.
He cares passionately about his job and the help he can give.
I recommend David 100%. He is a pleasure to work with, you cannot go wrong.!
Selling a TIC with a problematic tenant living in the apartment was already going to be a big challenge. David understood and still accepted to help in dealing with the sale.
His professional knowledge of the market and client services are absolutely top notch. He is super personable, friendly, full of energy, drive and patience. Regardless how busy he is, keeps in touch to let you know how the process is going and tells you what the next step will be. You feel like you are the only client.
You do not have to worry about going thru all the legal procedures, paper work in selling/buying your property. He takes care of everything. His guidance is overwhelming. I never had a moment to worry. David followed every step and was chasing paperwork when they were falling behind in order to conclude the sale/escrow by the scheduled date.
After the closing of escrow, he personally made sure that I close utilities, insurance,
and all my payments made every month for the running of my apartment.
He cares passionately about his job and the help he can give.
I recommend David 100%. He is a pleasure to work with, you cannot go wrong.!
YL
I bought my San Francisco rental property a few years back from David Ayerdi.
Recently when the property manager told me that all the tenants were moving out at the end of the month, I decided that I didn’t want to be a landlady anymore.
I am retired, I would prefer to take it easy. Do not want to be bothered with issues of dealing with tenants.
I immediately thought of David and his service.
When he took over the responsibilities of selling the house, he immediately set the plan in motion. In a short time, all plans are set to go.
I was given the plan of action: a detailed list of construction (remodel) items, schedules, the costs and the names of contractors or handymen.
Works progressed smoothly as planned. Remodeled jobs completed as expected.
The house looked great. I was impressed. At the first Sunday open house, the house was sold and the price was over asking.
It was a pleasant surprise. My expectations of difficulty selling a house in San Francisco was not true.
David is a good agent. He takes care of his clients well.
Recently when the property manager told me that all the tenants were moving out at the end of the month, I decided that I didn’t want to be a landlady anymore.
I am retired, I would prefer to take it easy. Do not want to be bothered with issues of dealing with tenants.
I immediately thought of David and his service.
When he took over the responsibilities of selling the house, he immediately set the plan in motion. In a short time, all plans are set to go.
I was given the plan of action: a detailed list of construction (remodel) items, schedules, the costs and the names of contractors or handymen.
Works progressed smoothly as planned. Remodeled jobs completed as expected.
The house looked great. I was impressed. At the first Sunday open house, the house was sold and the price was over asking.
It was a pleasant surprise. My expectations of difficulty selling a house in San Francisco was not true.
David is a good agent. He takes care of his clients well.
WF
In May this year, David sold our 4-unit building at Russian Hill, near Fisherman's Wharf, in 34 days at the total asking price and closed escrow in ten days. He produced a total of seven written offers and two verbal offers.
He can achieve such results because he is meticulous and has high standards. When we first met, he toured our building and told us about various necessary improvements before we could market the building. He was direct and honest about his critiques, offering opinions from both the seller's and buyer's points of view. He has excellent eyes for styles and what would appeal to modern-day buyers. Furthermore, he is very energetic. He conducted four open-house tours a week for our building. He was onsite personally at each available open-house tour, in addition to private appointments, and talked directly to neighbors and potential buyers or real estate agents.
Likewise, he has a magnificent way of talking to both seller and buyer, making both parties feel comfortable and agree that the transaction is fair and satisfactory to both sides' needs.
We highly recommend David Ayerdi, the real estate agent, as representative of any property.
He can achieve such results because he is meticulous and has high standards. When we first met, he toured our building and told us about various necessary improvements before we could market the building. He was direct and honest about his critiques, offering opinions from both the seller's and buyer's points of view. He has excellent eyes for styles and what would appeal to modern-day buyers. Furthermore, he is very energetic. He conducted four open-house tours a week for our building. He was onsite personally at each available open-house tour, in addition to private appointments, and talked directly to neighbors and potential buyers or real estate agents.
Likewise, he has a magnificent way of talking to both seller and buyer, making both parties feel comfortable and agree that the transaction is fair and satisfactory to both sides' needs.
We highly recommend David Ayerdi, the real estate agent, as representative of any property.
AN
David was an incredible expert helping us secure a desired property in San Francisco. He gave us sound advice backed by comps in terms of pricing, giving us the space to make our key decisions. He then went above and beyond to land our bid with the sellers, working nights and weekends to engage and ultimately close our proposal. During closing David continually advocated for us, and kept in frequent contact with the title agent to ensure terms of closing were upheld. Thank you David for your help and determination!
I will start by saying, “David is brilliant.” I met David in 2019 at a open house for another property that was located on the same block where I lived in San Francisco. At that time, I was in the process of placing my home on the market but decided not to. Over the years, I continued to stay in contact with David. Fast forward, during Fall of 2022, I contacted David to finally place my home of nearly 45 years, build by my father, on the market. In 2023, my home was professionally renovated by David and his crew. They transformed my home into a beautiful work of art. I then placed my property on the market, and it sold within a few weeks. David is an extraordinary agent. His vision of design and execution made the sale a wonderful experience. His professionalism and guidance helped me to trust the process. Because I live out-of-state, David walked me through every process through daily communication, pictures, videos, and even Zoom. Although selling my home is bittersweet, I know in my heart I made the right decision. I highly recommend David to anyone who is seeking an agent to sell their home!
A
David helped me recently to sell my beloved home, a historic Victorian in the heart of Alamo Square. He was not only a pleasure to work with but helped me through the entire process of staging, painting and renewing to bring out the beauty of a quintessential Queen Anne Victorian. I would highly recommend David to sellers as he is passionate about his job and goes the extra mile to get the deal done!
AA
We worked with David on a recent home purchase. As a buyer’s agent, we could not have found a better agent to represent us. David ensured that the end to end process was flawless. He was always accessible and on top of things. His professionalism, knowledge of the market and client services are absolutely top notch. In addition, David is extremely personable; always welcoming and friendly. It has been an absolute pleasure to do business with David. We would highly recommend David to anyone who is looking to do a real estate transaction in San Francisco.
KL
David is the most amazing real estate agent.
He is a man of his word.
He will tell you exactly what he is going to do, and give you a time frame. He makes sure it gets done.
What is more amazing, is that he is seriously hands-on - he is there all of the time, making sure that the project that he promised is completed and more.
This is the way my father taught me how to do business. This is what makes people successful in life.
#honesty #forthright #deliver
He is a man of his word.
He will tell you exactly what he is going to do, and give you a time frame. He makes sure it gets done.
What is more amazing, is that he is seriously hands-on - he is there all of the time, making sure that the project that he promised is completed and more.
This is the way my father taught me how to do business. This is what makes people successful in life.
#honesty #forthright #deliver
YJ
I set David a very challenging task: Sell my one-bedroom apartment in an absolutely terrible market for one-bedroom apartments, in the same building in which two other similar one-bedroom apartments had been sitting for well over a month. I picked David because he was the one who'd originally sold my apartment to me (for way above asking), and I'd been impressed by his skills. David prepped my apartment for sale in eight days (including immaculate renovations, painting, and staging) and had it listed and open for viewing in no time. Within days, I had an accepted offer, and closing happened at warp speed (even with a mortgage). David's secret is his attention to detail. Of course he's very experienced and knowledgeable and skilled, but I've never in my life met anyone who put so much focus on getting every single little thing right. From polishing the leaves of the live houseplants to asking the condo to clean rust off their gate to talking to every single potential buyer who happened to be walking by (which is how he got my buyer), he worked as hard to sell my relatively small-potatoes place as if it were one of his huge multi-million dollar listings. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Absolutely the best realtor!! David is smart, thorough and quite possibly the hardest working person in the industry. I met him when he was working on the sale of another unit in my building, which included refurbishing and staging. That project was completed quickly with fabulous results, visually and monetarily, due to David's excellent taste and superior negotiating skills. My condo did not need a lot of pre-sale work, but sensible suggestions were made for increased sales appeal. David was always available and very hands on. My transaction was completed without a hitch in a very compressed timeframe and I am pleased to give the highest rating to David Ayerdi!
OP
David did a great job selling our apartment. He knew exactly how and what to do. Everything went super fast, efficient and required almost no involvement from our end. David was on top of everything and constantly updated us on the progress. He is the best!
DS
David sold my San Francisco condominium. He is the consummate realtor, perfectly handling all aspects of the transaction including making targeted improvements, staging, pricing, showing the property, managing the intricacies of the transaction, and maximizing profit. In addition, he is a very sunny person to be around which is important! David has a very competent and extensive network of professionals he brings onboard to facilitate transaction. He calmly handled complications that arose with the buyers lender when their agent was freaking out instead. This guy is good, and a pleasure to work with. You cannot go wrong hiring David to sell your property.
BA
David is very competent and capable real estate agent. He provided me lots of advice and helped me get the house prepared and staged. He advised me on various requirements, inspections, disclosures and preparations that are needed to be completed in order to have the house offered for sale. He also provided time status on all the preparations, staging, open house dates and times, visitors, other interested agents and kept on top of multitude simultaneous activities. He advised about the offers, title, closing and always offering help and advice when I needed it. David exceeded expectations and I recommend him to anyone in the market for selling or buying a home that might be a condo, house or dueling.
AL
This was our 2nd time using David and as with the first time, he delivered spectacularly. He is incredibly professional, organized, knowledgeable, and hard working. An agent not afraid to get his hands dirty. David is also honest and ethical, and we always appreciate his opinions and suggestions. His knowledge of the market is bar none, and he will always give you can honest assessment of the market conditions and your property.
We had a condo to sell in San Francisco and with Covid still lingering, we weren't sure how well the condo will do since most buyers are searching for houses with space. David took his time to tour our unit and the building and put together a game place to get top dollar. From the repairs and painting, to the spectacular staging he was on top of everything. We barely had to lift a finger as he lead the project end to end. He is literally the most organized person I've ever met!
I will use David again without hesitation. He is an agent at the top of his game!
We had a condo to sell in San Francisco and with Covid still lingering, we weren't sure how well the condo will do since most buyers are searching for houses with space. David took his time to tour our unit and the building and put together a game place to get top dollar. From the repairs and painting, to the spectacular staging he was on top of everything. We barely had to lift a finger as he lead the project end to end. He is literally the most organized person I've ever met!
I will use David again without hesitation. He is an agent at the top of his game!
