Dirk Kinley Climb Real Estate Group

Dirk was great in helping me sell my SOMA condo. He gave me a clear overview of the market to set my expectations. His perspective and advice was invaluable as we went through the selling process. I’m sure he’s super busy, but I always felt like I had his full attention. I definitely recommend him.

Dirk is so easy to work with and such a professional. It’s easy to see why he is so successful.

Dirk recently helped me with the sale of my Mission Bay condo in San Francisco. This was the third property that Dirk has helped me and my husband sell. We continued to use Dirk as he has shown us unparalleled commitment in getting us the best termed and priced offer. His laser focus on marketing, property presentation and pricing paid off for us in a big way, again. I HIGHLY recommend him as a Real Estate Agent. He not only has business savvy (experience, plus Kellogg, MIT) but my husband and I were amazed at his attention to detail and on how calm he remained throughout the process. I would highly recommend working with Dirk and his team when buying or selling in San Francisco.

Dirk helped me purchase my home and the experience was phenomenal. He was flexible and patient with my timelines and moved quickly and efficiently when I was ready to make a move. As a first time homebuyer I had a lot of questions and Dirk walked me through the process in a way that I very much appreciated. I HIGHLY recommend Dirk.

We used Dirk and his exceptional team to sell a home in San Mateo last Fall. We feel as though we struck gold when we engaged Dirk and the Climb SF team. At every step, we found Dirk to be the epitome of professionalism: he was knowledgeable, kept us appropriated and timely informed without over-​communicating, had a great marketing and pricing strategy and shepherded us through some unique twists and turns that were unexpected and entirely out of Dirk’s control. We have and will continue to wholeheartedly recommend Dirk and his team to anyone we know who is looking for a real estate professional who is on top of their game and, our course, would turn to them for our own needs!

Dirk and his team just prepped, staged and sold our condo. I basically handed the keys to him and his team took it from there. He kept us up to date and informed throughout the entire process. At each turn he advised, but he left every decision up to us.
The biggest compliment i would give is that we’d use him and his team again.

I posted this to an old account so apparently Dirk thought this was a fake review posted by one his real estate «friends» which I don’t get. I am re-​posting this to the right account.
We worked with Dirk when we sold our loft in South Beach in Aug 2013. My husband found him on Unilocal based on the stellar reviews and to be honest, we weren’t too impressed, based on the following reasons:
— when we were interviewing him, he was very persistent and insisted on a valuation that we did think was reasonable and after signing his aggressive approach eroded quite quickly.
— we preferred to sell off-​market, but he was able to bring in only 4 interested parties in 6 weeks, so we ended up listing after all and doing open houses.
— for the private showings, we asked him to be present in person, but he sent his assistant or partner last minute in his place on certain occasions without notice or at the last minute
— he was not aware of other units on sale in the same complex, until we pointed them out to him. Then he advised us to lower our listing price based on the listing price of other units. Very weak market knowledge.
— once we accepted the offer, his response time was not so quick anymore
–during closing there were inspections and costs associated with them that we’re not clearly communicated (this was my first selling experience so I wanted to know all expenses beforehand so very disappointed at the lack of transparency)
— I looked up the selling price of other units in the same complex in summer 2013, and we had the lowest price per sqft. Didn’t have our best interest in mind,
Good things
— photographer did good job
— paperwork all electronic
Overall, pretty average.

Dirk and his team (specifically William) were all incredibly useful, thoughtful, and eager to help. As I was researching some places to rent in SF, I came across a very desirable spot. As I interacted with the «owner» and «property manager,» I began to pick up red flags that I may have been in the middle of a scam to steal a first month’s rent and deposit. I researched the listing in an attempt to discover if the «owner» was truly the owner and, in that process, came across Dirk as the realtor for the property in its last sale. When I called Dirk’s office, the team was eager to help and protect me from what was obvious fraud. Even though I didn’t have direct business to offer Dirk, he and his team were kind enough to help and warn me of that listing, as well as follow up with different rent-​finding-​resources for the Bay area.
Couldn’t recommend these guys more! Thank you so much to your team, Dirk, you guys saved me $ 5k that was very close to being stolen!

Dirk helped me sell my condo in SOMA. It was unbelievably easy and he handled everything very professionally. My husband and I still cannot believe how painless the whole process was with Dirk.
Not only the sale was done fast and easy, we ended up selling my condo way above the asking price. I would recommend Dirk to anyone who is interested in selling/​buying a property.

Dirk and his team recently handled the sale of our condo in SOMA. Without exaggeration, this had to have been the most seamless, expedited real estate transaction we ever completed. And the entire process was handled remotely for us as we no longer live in the Bay Area!
From the initial conversation and the extensive market analysis we were presented, the sales strategy that ClimbSF proposed, all the way to the processing of the details, Dirk and his team handled the entire experience with the utmost professionalism. But perhaps most importantly, it was the personalized service that gave us piece-​of-​mind throughout the process.
Well done guys!

Dirk recently completed the sale of my condo in Potrero Hill and did an outstanding job. His experience, professionalism, poise, organization and availability throughout the process helped make a stressful experience a very positive one.
We researched top agents in the area and interviewed 3, knowing that the real estate market was hot and many would be interested. Dirk put together a very comprehensive review of the area with specific comps, discussed numerous market factors (such as inventory levels, days on market, etc.) and answered all my questions with confidence and detail. He presented a marketing plan along with a timeline, which eased many of my concerns and it was clear he was the top choice.
What I found most beneficial throughout the process was Dirk’s poise through different situations and availability to talk through everything that came up– from picking stagers to pricing to listing times and, most importantly, through the offer and negotiation stage. While I had moments of concern, he gave a voice of reason and confidence that helped close the deal for above our asking price.
Dirk and William as a team were very professional in what they did. They made appointments for us (staging, photography, etc) and took care of many of those details. During the contract process, they were there to meet the buyers, help with inspections and more.
Dirk is A+ and I would highly recommend him.

Intro — Dirk was our broker for selling our condo in SOMA. We researched the top agents in SF in terms of volume, ratings, and recommendations to narrow the list down to 3 outstanding candidates; Dirk was our favorite. All of the candidates had a proven track record and experience, understood the market, and had good connections with other brokers, stagers, & contractors. However, we felt most comfortable with Dirk’s professionalism, style, and experience.
Marketing Plan — Dirk knows how to market a property. He walked our home and presented us with a specific plan for how he would proceed to market, the schedule for doing so, the estimated costs, etc. He also made specific suggestions for what would maximize our sales price. We knew that Dirk’s plan was based upon experience because he showed us specific examples of other properties he had sold that were very similar to our condo. Dirk’s plan included a specific timeline for painting, minor improvements, staging, photos, listing, broker’s tour, etc. Dirk met his schedule and went to market on-​time, and on-​budget.
Staging/​Photos — Dirk solicited competitive bids from stagers which made us comfortable with the stager we chose, and the price. The designers he chose were impressive, and the staging work looked great. He also hired a top photographer to present our property in its best light which was especially important for the size of unit that we owned.
Pricing — Dirk recommended a very specific price for our home. It was aggressive compared to other realtors and the market. However, once we it was finally time to list the property he completed another competitive analysis and recommended we reduce to the price to attract the most amount of interest based on the current market.
Open Houses — Dirk aggressively marketed our property through open houses and other showings. He held open houses on Saturday and Sunday for the first 2 weeks and also did a broker and weekday twilight open house during the week. Dirk provided immediate feedback after the tours via phone and followed it up with a summary email with specifics from the open houses (i.e. traffic, positive and negative feedback).
Offers — We received 4 offers 14 days after being on market. Dirk presented them in a logical manner and provided feedback on the pros and cons on each offer so we could make an informed decision. He handled the counter offers in a quick and concise manner as well. We had an agreement 2 days later.
Closing — We closed 30 days after we had an offer. Dirk and Rodney did a great job handling the closing process from start to finish. We had one minor challenge reworking some details from the buyers relo package. Dirk did a great job avoiding any issues.
Overall — Dirk is extremely responsive. He answered his calls, emails, and texts in an acceptable manner. His team also did a great job throughout the process especially Rodney. Bless his heart for dealing with all of the dry legal documents. I highly recommend Dirk Kinley. I would not hesitate to use him him again or refer him to a friend.

Dirk Kinley is the guy you want for all your real estate needs. Not only is he easy to talk to, he does his work, quickly, efficiently, and professionally. He gets the results you want, and FAST. His 5 star rating really means 5 STARS! Will use again in the future. RECOMMEND!!!

Dirk Kinley, real estate agent, worked very hard to get us the best deal when selling our SOMA condo. He went above and beyond in service and importantly results. Ultimately selling it within one day of listing and exceeding comparable sales of condos we know well by a lot. He makes sure the property is presenting the best (moved staging around after install) pushes hard on marketing (kept our place open all the time, like 7 – 11) and has a strong network being a top 1% agent. He has superb knowledge of the bay area real estate which gives him an edge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. I recommend Dirk for anyone who is looking for a talented real estate professional for purchase or sale of real estate.

Dirk is, without a doubt, THE realtor you want to help you sell your house. From the first initial meeting we had with him at our home, all the way through to the day we moved out of old home, Dirk was always more than willing to do whatever it took to get the sale through, and accommodate and address any needs or concerns that we had, day or night. He was always a phone call away whenever we needed him.
The property that we owned was a bit dilapidated when we first discussed selling. My family and I weren’t sure if the house was even worth trying to sell, since it needed so much work done to it to at least make it look presentable. But with Dirk’s amazing resources, we had the entire house touched up and staged for a great price. The place looked gorgeous! It was seriously hard to believe it was even the same house when the crew Dirk referred us to got done with it. And considering the amount of work that they put into the place, the price we paid for their services seemed like a steal.
The house was listed for only 10 days before we got an offer that we liked. Dirk’s realtor savvy really paid off when we managed to not only sell the home with favorable conditions worked into the deal for my family (my mom wanted extra time at the house after the 30 day escrow period to look at other houses), but we also got $ 60,000 above our asking price!
Above everything else though, Dirk is just a pleasant person to deal with in general. He’s always professional, courteous, and genuinely cares about how you’re holding up when you’re going through the process of selling your home. He really understands how hard it can be for some people to let go of a place they’re lived in for a considerable amount of time, and is more than willing to talk with you about it. He never once made me feel pressured or stressed at any stage of selling the place, and was excellent at keeping an open line of communication between us. If you’re thinking about selling your home, call Dirk!

I met Dirk KInley at an Open House when I was just making a decision to sell my home in Noe Valley. I knew that realtors would be very interested in helping me. I was cautious and wanted to choose the right person. Other realtors had been aggressive in their interest in our home.
Dirk met with me and my TIC partner at our home and from that day on, he was a trustworthy, honest, kind and supportive partner for us. Selling a home that you love is very emotional. I wanted to make a change and capitalize on the booming real estate market in San Francisco, but I was torn — since were very attached to our home and life in Noe. I want to explain how compassionate Dirk was. He always understood that we might change our minds about selling and he put his own interests aside to let me know that was OK. As we moved through the process, each step was carefully decided so that we would have the best result. Dirk took into account our tight budget to get our home ready for sale but we listened to his advice and followed it. He was always available for questions and support. At every point, Dirk stood by us and I felt in both strong professional hands and that I had a friend in this process.
Dirk heard me. He took the time to truly understand what I wanted for the next stage in my life and we got there. Our code word was «Onward» and we signed off our conversations and emails with that word.
This month, Dirk found the perfect buyers for our home. As luck would have it, I immediately found our dream next step — a condo on the beach in Pacifica. I knew there would be a bidding war for this home. We had one day to make sure that the Noe sale would have no contingencies so the Pacifica bid would be strong. There we 7 other offers on Pacifica. Dirk called to say the we had done it.
Success in Noe
Success in Pacifica
Can’t wait to have Dirk and his family for a meal on our deck.
He is the very best that his industry has to offer.
Truly
ONWARD

Dirk’s service (to me as a seller) was top-​notch all round — prompt response to my initial inquiry, clear and relevant research, thorough followup by Climb’s supporting professionals, classy online presentation of the property, regular communication about inquiries and prospects, cheerful, intelligent responses to my inquiries and concerns… all leading to a successful transaction! I would highly recommend giving Dirk a call and obtaining his perspective before choosing any agent.

I can’t speak highly enough of Dirk Kinley and Lisa Lyons of Climb Real Estate Group. We moved to Hawaii in August 2013. We had our Potrero Hill home listed with another agent for 6 months with only two low offers, despite the optimal SF market conditions.
We then interviewed numerous agents, none of whom had a very positive outlook on what the ultimate sales price of our could be. We were fortunate to be referred to Lisa Lyons and her partner Dirk Kinley. Dirk and Lisa were confident that they could obtain a buyer willing to pay what we believed the residence was worth.
Dirk and Lisa took over and did a spectacular job with staging the home. We had 9 offers the first week the house was listed. We are thrilled with the ultimate sales price, which was significantly above the list price, and which exceeded all of our expectations.
While in escrow, upon inspection it was discovered the gas service to the residence was shut off. I was never notified of this by PG&E. Dirk coordinated the repair of the leaky gas line and reconnection of gas service to the residence, so that the sale could go through.
If you are thinking of selling your home in San Francisco, Dirk and Lisa are the people to call. You will not be disappointed.

Dirk was recommended to us from other sellers in our loft building. We met with him last year when we started talking about selling and were really impressed. He kept in touch and we did the same, and based on his knowledge of SF loft and condo real estate, we put our unit on the market in February. Having had a bad experience with staging, we decided to start off-​market for a couple of weeks before we went that route. Dirk drove a lot of traffic through our unit but as usual, the buyers were having a difficult time imagining furniture placement so he got us a few quotes and we chose a stager. The loft looked AMAZING and three weeks after going on the market, it’s in escrow. Dirk made the whole process effortless. We really worked as a team but we know he did all the hard work!
We can’t recommend him enough. He works hard and never seems frazzled. He has a great team behind him too and nothing was left until the last minute like with some realtors. He’s fantastic! And a super nice guy too.

We chose Dirk to list our SOMA loft after interviewing about a half dozen other realtors in San Francisco. His down-​to-​earth demeanor and expertise within the industry made it an easy choice over the rest of the pack.
The entire process was extremely smooth, from prep and stage to offers, negotiation, and closing. There were several things that Dirk went out of his way to do to keep things running smoothly and to keep us worry-​free.
Having bought/​sold 5 other properties, I’ve had to deal with about 8 realtors, and there are many little things that make a huge difference in the level of service that Dirk provides, like answering the phone every time I called, and not throwing me any surprises along the way. It may sound simple to achieve, but these types of things only come with experience by setting clear expectations, communication extremely well, and having all the answers at the right time and place.
We’ll be working with Dirk again on future deals.