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Raised in California, John has made the San Francisco Bay Area his home for the last 20 years. Having lived in many parts of the city, he represents all of San Francisco and has gained intimate knowledge, benefits, nuances and amenities each neighborhood offers.

Speak to any one of John’s clients, and hear about how he understands the lifestyle value of San Francisco and the neighborhood dynamics. Most importantly, hear about each successful deal, and listen to his clients rave about their experience. From the moment John starts working with you, until the moment you close on your home, he will never stop thinking about your real estate experience, how all the pieces fit, and how he can help you put it all together.

An alumnus of both the University of Southern California (MBA — Marketing) and Stanford University (Graduate School of Business, Executive Marketing), he has sales and marketing experience at the executive level, including ten years with two Fortune 500 companies (five years overseas) in England and Saudi Arabia; extensively traveled globally and speaks Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and Portuguese.

John prides himself for being active and connected to the San Francisco arts community. As a docent with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young and Legion of Honor; and a board member of both the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s (SFOMA) Modern Arts Counsel (MAC) and the Smuin Ballet. An avid bicyclist, rock climber and yogi, you can frequently find him exploring new destinations and discovering hidden gems within a neighborhood.

John also provides trusted, full-service referrals for your home buying and selling needs

Contractors for remodels, renovations and additions
Staging services to highlight your home’s best features
Interior decorating to highlight your personal touch
Moving and storage during your transition
Cleaning services

My wife and I met John about 11 years ago, right after we moved into our home, in one of John’s highly knowledgeable neighborhoods. Our plan at the time was... - A. C.

John is a specialist and expert in our neighborhood. We spoke with him some years before we were actually ready to put our home on the market and were impressed... - Mary R.

When a neighbor’s house in San Francisco sold, I called John about the selling price on a late Sunday afternoon. I couldn’t believe it when he actually came over to... - Rochelle W.

John helped my husband and I do a very tricky 1031 tax exchange deal with the sale of our New York City co-operative apartment (NY uses only lawyers to do... - Valerie J.

As sellers of our parent’s family home, we interviewed several agents and selected John Kirkpatrick based on his vast knowledge of the neighborhood, his marketing plan, his track record and... - Deb and Ken V.

We siblings sadly had to sell our family home of 50+ years. Our neighbor recommended Realtor® John Kirkpatrick to us, as we needed someone kind, personable and professional. Mr. Kirkpatrick... - Suzy P.

I have known John for years as one of the top realtors in San Francisco. I have worked both with his clients and with those on the opposite side of... - Tom L.

Working with John was wonderful. He’s professional, knowledgeable and understands the SF real estate market. He provided good suggestions around the marketing, staging and timing of listing our property. We... - Jennifer M.

John helped me with my first transaction on a two unit building in 2003. I was most impressed with his professionalism and his patience. One thing I truly appreciate is... - Ayn K.

My wife and I have purchased two properties with John’s help. We hired him only after trying to work with someone recommended by a close friend. We were looking for... - Steve D.