David Tapper

Dave felt like a knowledgable friend more than anything else. He was very easy going and offered lots of good advise, way above and beyond what we expected. We felt very comfortable with him, and he has been a great resource even after our home purchase.

Dave is one to keep!!!
We had some particular concern regarding to credits and mortgages which may hinder our chance of buying a property. Before we met Dave, we had interviewed several other agents. They all either turned us away or simply did not contact us further after the initial meeting. One of those agents even told us that because of the complication on our loans, we should not consider buying if we do not have the ability to pay all cash for the transaction. We were so discouraged by those practices till we were referred to Dave.
Working with Dave was such a pleasure. When we started, he took the time to hear us out, addressed our concerns and suggested to us that we should keep looking at houses while working out the loan issues. Because we live 2 hours away from the bay, it is quite a commute to see houses in and around the City. Dave was so accommodating that he always tried his best to group all openings/​tours and block out trunks of time for us in the same day to make every tour worth our gas/​time/​energy.
We met some other agents with high pressure sales tactics before, so going into this purchase, my husband and I would hate to be pressured into anything. Given the ridiculously crazy market in the City, it is almost a dream that you would find an agent who cares you more than making the sales. Fortunately for us, we encountered NO SALES PITCH from Dave, zero!
He did not talk us into anything. After we toured the properties, he only spoke about the pros and cons about the houses as he took his agent visual alongside us. He actually cooled us down a couple times when we got overly impressed by the cosmetic fixes some properties have done and pointed us to the hidden problems that we blind sighted ourselves with. Dave always tells us that his job is not to sell us the house; the house itself would do that. We learned so much about houses in those tours with Dave!
Buying a house is not doubt a highly stressful and daunting process. Dave answered our millions of questions and took the time to make sure we understood what was going on throughout the process. It certainly helped us big time that Dave was very on top of things and was very responsive. Most of the time we had almost instant response from Dave after we either texted him or emailed him. And not once we hit his voice message box (can you imagine that? In a 2-​month house hunting period, NOT ONCE!). Sometimes he will let you know that he needs to give you a call back later, but he ALWAYS picks up the phone instead of just ignoring your call.
Foreseeability is another thing that we deeply appreciate Dave for. He knows the process so well and guides us to walk the right path in the right pace. We know exactly when to rush things up and when to take a breath.
Dave’s negotiation skills are top-​notch. He has a way to get what we want for us and he does NOT come across forceful in negotiation with the other party. He also knows almost everyone in the realtor community in the City and around the bay and his good relationship with the other realtors greatly benefited his customers, such as… us!
We were able to get credit back on most of the closing costs and also a lower purchase price than the offer. We could not be happier to have found a house in our dream neighborhood with a reasonable purchase price.
If you are looking for an agent who listens, who thinks for you, who cares, who solves problems and who is patient, knowledgeable and considerate, you came to the right place and met the right one — Dave Tapper. HE IS GOLD!

Dave helped us secure our first home in a tough market in the Bay Area. Dave helped us stay positive throughout the whole process and his contacts and knowledge of the area were invaluable. I can honestly say I don’t think we would have closed on the Home if Dave had not helped. Dave has also helped us after the close in finding gardeners locksmiths etc. I highly recommended Dave Tapper for any home sale or purchase.

We were looking for a new home for almost a year and we had given up hope until we met Dave. When we first talk to Dave, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and showed that he really cared. We knew he was our guy when he told us he will find us a house. Surely after only looking at a few houses, we were locked in and our offer was accepted.
Due to our situation, the purchasing process was painfully long and difficult. Dave was there every step, guided us through all the hurdles and answered any questions we had. He was incredibly responsive and understanding.
If we have any friends plan to sell or purchase a home, we will definitely recommend Dave.

As a recent client, I can highly recommend David Tapper without reservation. As a single female first-​time buyer, I was concerned about being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous real estate agent. Dave proved himself to be a trustworthy advocate who listened to what I wanted and what my concerns were. He even negotiated a lower price for my new home, even though it meant a lower comission for him. He is truly a professional and a good person.
Professionally he is both well-​liked and respected by other real estate agents. This is definitely an advantage when it comes to negotiating a price on a new home. His reputation speaks volumes about his integrity and dedication. You will not regret chosing Dave to represent you.

I can’t say enough good things about David Tapper! He helped my wife and I sell our house in San Francisco years ago. We loved the peace of mind he provided as our listing agent. He is very good at communication and responding to our needs! To this day whenever we have a question or need reliable advice regarding anything to do with real estate we give him a call and he is more than willing to help out.

We feel very fortunate that we found David and could work with him to sell our house. David is exceptional, both as a person and as a professional and we can’t praise him enough. When we first met him, he told us that he would do everything to sell our house as if it was his and we can attest that this is what he did. We can say that he wants nothing but the best for his clients. His experience and knowledge of the Bay Area market is peerless. He is very well connected and introduced us to the best professionals to prepare our sale (stager, photographer etc.). His recommendations were fantastic and very useful. He is a true and tested marketing professional.
He is highly reliable and responsive and was either immediately reachable or returned our messages within minutes, no matter when we contacted him (day/​evening/​week/​weekends). It felt like he never sleeps and is always working. He is very passionate about his job and clients and it really shows. We can’t thank him enough for all the hard work and for selling our home in just a few days. He is the best and we would love to work with him any time again!!!

David Tapper is one of the few real estate agents I’ve met that doesn’t seem slimy.:) He is genuine and easy-​going yet at the same time can turn around and push hard for a deal to close. He was very patient with my husband and I (as first-​time home-​buyers) and was quick to respond to any emails, calls, and texts. After about ten unsuccessful offers he found us a house that wasn’t on the market yet and that is the house we ended up with. We are very happy with our new home!

As a first time home buyer, we started out having no clue of how the house purchasing steps goes, and we even didn’t have a clear idea about what kind of place we wanted to purchase. Dave was happy to guide us through the process, and showed us so many properties from Redwood city to San Bruno, from condos to single-​family homes, until we finally found out what kind of place we wanted to live in. He was never pressuring us to hurry with our decision, but always made us comfortable to say our honest feelings about each home. During each visit, he would look at the house to find structural problems and he would explain how it can be fixed. It was always very helpful.
Dave is very responsive to e-​mails, phone calls, and text messages, and that worked out very good for having a baby too. Every time I would go together with my one year old son, who was sometimes sleeping, sometimes playful, sometimes fussy, and Dave was very friendly to him and accommodating to his needs. Sometimes I needed to delay our house tour at last minute, and sometimes my son woke up early from his nap so I would text Dave that I can go NOW, and we were viewing the house after 15min. He would respond within seconds after an e-​mail or text, and we were always able to use our time very efficiently.
After about a month and a half of house hunting, we found our house and knew immediately, just like Dave has been telling us. He made excellent suggestion for putting an offer to our house, and even though the sellers were receiving multiple offers, they responded to us immediately. And there was the fun part, negotiation. Oh man, Dave LOVES NEGOTIATING, and HE IS REALLY GOOD AT IT! Since we were feeling comfortable relying on him, we’ve decided to let him handle everything. We were prepared to pay more than we put an offer for, and were amazed how much money he saved us. In the end, he saved us $ 30k from the sellers initial counteroffer!
One memorable word he said was, «I would sleep better knowing I’ve done everything to get the best deal for you guys.» Honestly, there is no other real estate agent that would put so much heart in the process for you. He is just that amazing.
He is very cautious with the paperwork too, and found several mistakes the seller’s agent made and got them to fix it immediately. When there was a mistake about our loan a few days before closing, he made phone calls immediately and got us back on track the next day. It has been such a luxury to be able to sit back and rely on him.
We can’t thank him enough for all the hard work and all the saving he’s done for us. We know who to call for all of our future real estate needs, and it’s been a blessing to meet such a wonderful friend!

David Tapper is amazing at what he does. If you don’t read any further, you should know that.
With Dave’s help, my wife and I just finished buying our first home. YAHOO!
He will absolutely be the first guy we call up when it’s time to get our next one.
He’s got a keen business mind, and a good heart. He helped us get a ridiculously great deal on our house. I wish it were appropriate to put the specific numbers, but I’d hate to show off. Let’s just say, it’s VERY high praise for his negotiating prowess. But he did it the right way. He was never deceitful, or disrespectful, intimidating or rude — He simply has a great understanding of the process and how to make it work in your favor.
On a more personal note, the thing that helped us the most was how patient he was with me and my wife. Through all of our first time jitters, and complex processes he spent the time, burning LOTS of calories to help us out. We had a bit of an awkward situation that made the sales process very complex, but he was there to help us not only understand our options, but to fully support us in whatever we felt was best. He was there to help us and inform us. At no time did he «force the sale» or ever make me think he was looking out for his own interest over ours. He’s genuinely on your side.
One trait that I always look for is responsiveness. Dave was always quick to pickup the phone, or respond very quickly if he was unavailable. I never felt forgotten about, or left behind. He did a great job keeping us in the loop.
He never needed to be managed — he was excellent at «getting it done». We had many, many action items /​meetings /​convos — he never missed one, was late, or cancelled. He was on time for every single deliverable, and he didn’t complain or make us feel like a burden. I’m sure we were, but he never made us feel it.
Look, it’s my first time ever buying a home — so It’s not like I’ve got a ton of experience doing this. I can only share from what I know first hand.
If you’re looking for a Real Estate Agent, who is patient, honest, responsive, and highly capable — David Tapper is your man.