Frank Nolan – Vanguard Properties

We bought a high end property in Mission Guerrero from Frank, over $ 1.5m, and within the first year had a major problem, sewage backing up into the downstairs bathroom. Frank, and the builder, were less than helpful with the primary suggestion being to not put toilet paper in the downstairs toilet and flushing multiple times. They did not reimburse us for any of the costs spent on addressing the problem. Beware of using him to represent you as a buyer or buying a home that he represents. His attitude appears to be that once gets the cash you’re on your own.

Frank and Massimo had a difficult task to achieve in a short amount of time and they pulled it off. They were not only the seller’s agent but also the buyers (ours). Our offer to his client was accepted which meant we needed to sell my fiancé’s house in a short amount of time to remove the contingency. We like Frank and asked if possible he’d consider being our agent for selling my fiancé’s home. I know this can be risky and we were hesitant at first but Frank and Massimo quickly set any uncertainty at ease. They provided us constant updated throughout the entire process and were prompt in answering any question or addressing our concerns. Very professional yet down to earth and just all around great guys. I absolutely recommend Frank and Massimo.

I am an estate planning attorney in San Francisco and have the opportunity to meet and work with many real estate professionals. Frank and I worked together on several projects as part of the Trust administration, and, based on my experience, I highly recommend his services. Frank is honest, hard working, extremely knowledgeable about the market and, most importantly, kind and caring. All my clients who have worked with him have been very happy.

My fiancé and I gave Frank and Massimo a pretty impossible task: ensure we came out victorious on a Bernal Heights home bid and then turn around and sell our condo so we could pay for the house. These guys came through in a major way! Thanks to their recommendation to write a personal letter to the trustees of the home we were buying, we were able to beat out all cash offers. And, they immediately put our condo on sale the following day, received 4 offers and we were in contract to sell our condo and buy the Bernal home that Monday. It was amazing and I attribute it to their quick thinking, deep network of potential buyers and strong relationships with other realtors. This is the second time I’ve worked with Frank and his team and quite honestly, I don’t see any reason why I would work with anyone else.

Frank and Massimo were fantastic to work with. They showed us a wide range of places that were in our target range and style, they were really responsive to our feedback as we explored what kinds of places we did and didn’t like and they gave excellent advice regarding what to look for and how much to offer. Whenever they told us we were likely underbidding we were overbid, and when we made our winning bid on the home we now live in (and love!) they actually helped guide us to a lower bid than we expected — saving us some money while still making sure we got the home we wanted. Can’t recommend them enough!

I met Frank 10 years ago when I was new to San Francisco and looking for a home. He found a fantastic property for me and despite a bidding war helped me land the property within my budget. A lot can happen in 10 years and a marriage, children and job promotion made it time to put the property up for sale. Frank and his team (with excellent work by Carlos Cabarcos) managed to arrange all the needed updating, staging etc and the property sold above asking within 2 months with multiple offers. As a buyer or a seller — you can definitely trust Frank.

If we could give Frank Nolan 10 stars we gladly would. This intelligent and confident professional literally performed magic and accomplished the unthinkable while procuring our dream home for us. We are eternally grateful and would not hesitate for a moment to have Frank help in all of our real estate needs. You just cannot lose with this guy. He is the real deal! Thanks, Frank. Xenry, Bob and Axl

When buying or selling in SF, this is the guy you want on your side. He was professional in all our dealings, with a fair mind in representing our interests. We sold a property in Noe Valley, purchased a secondary property in the Wine Country, and a condo in the City. All three transaction were completed in less than 100 days. Although I would not recommend buying and selling three properties in this short time horizon, Frank kept a level head, and advised us each step of the way, to an outcome that was very favorable. As a Real Estate adviser, Frank was the advocate we needed in our Real Estate transactions, and would not hesitate in using his services again.

My husband and I just completed the sale of our Condo in San Francisco. Frank Nolan and Carlos Cabarcos were our agents. Frank, Carlos and their whole team were absolutely sensational from the beginning of the process until its conclusion.
At our first meeting Frank set forth a plan and schedule for us and we had total confidence in him from day one. Frank and Carlos made what can be one of life’s most stressful situations into an organized and methodical process with little to no stress. They helped us find a mover, handled the cleaning and preparation of the Condo for viewing, including painting, and staging. The entire process from initial meeting to closing sale took less than 60 days. Frank and Carlos handled everything for us in San Francisco. We moved out of the unit and the city and the entire process was handled via e-​mail and phone. They provided us with regular updates throughout. If a decision was required by us, they provided the pros and cons and made the decision making process an easy one. Frank and Carlos did everything possible to make sure that we got the best price possible. They were successful in that endeavor beyond our wildest dreams.
We highly recommend Frank Nolan to anyone looking to either buy or sell a property in San Francisco. He knows is extremely knowledgeable with the San Francisco market and all of its quirks. You can have total confidence that Frank and his entire team will do what they say and that every step of the way things will happen in an organized and timely fashion.
Thank you for helping us successfully end the San Francisco chapter of our lives and begin the next adventure.

Frank Nolan and Carlos Cabarcos stuck by our side for almost six months as we sought out a home in one of the worst markets for buyers in memory — and then conscientiously and effectively got us through the process of buying our dream home.
They know San Francisco extremely well, and Frank and his group are very well-​known in the city (not just for the range, number, and quality of the deals they do, but also for their warmth and good character). Frank and Carlos were always patient and responsive to us, even when we were at our most despairing. They are both sweet, wonderful people you will enjoy meeting and working with.

I am very happy to be able to write this review for Frank Nolan and Andrew Warren. They worked so hard to make our recent condominium sale happen, through a multitude of changes. We were completing a condo conversion and in the process of moving while they held showings off market, then once we were able to vacate, undertook handling all of the cleaning/​staging/​painting/​prep work on their own (we only had to make the final decisions, without all of the time-​consuming research) — and with no upfront costs to us. It was quite a relief, and the unit sold above asking very quickly, thanks to following their advice. Frank and Andrew are very experienced in this market area (Castro/​Noe) and knew exactly how best to position our condominium. What could have been a very stressful process was made so much easier, not only just knowing that we could trust them, but also because they are both kind and understanding and easy to deal with. They are both very professional and yet so easy going at the same time, just a pleasure to work with. I should also add that I work as a real estate appraiser, and have only ever heard very good things about Frank and Andrew over the years.
Thank you Frank and Andrew!!!

Frank made a very difficult and emotional process seem so much easier than we ever could have expected. We just completed the sale of our TIC flat in the Castro in just a little over 30 days, start to finish, and it was all completed remotely after we moved. Frank was very organized and methodical, providing regular email and phone communication, organized schedules of activities, excellent referrals for movers, cleaners, painters, etc. and really leaving us with only key decisions left to make. Every step leading up to the sale was strategically planned to maximize our sale price and to minimize our stress.
I would not hesitate to recommend Frank, and his partner Andrew Warren, to anyone else selling or buying in the San Francisco market. They are honest, direct, and do not make promises that they can’t keep.
Thanks guys, for helping us to start this next chapter of our lives on a solid footing.