Company portrait
Profile and services
- Primary profession
- Real estate agent
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Specialism
- –
- Other professions
- –
- Online consulting
- Not stated
- Coverage
- Regional
- Languages
- English
- Profile status
- Editorially documented
- Website
- www.ruthkrishnan.com/
Profile at a glance
- Profession
- Real estate agent
- Focus
- Not stated
- Location
- San Francisco
- Languages
- English
- Online consulting
- Not stated
- Data as of
- 05/10/2026
- Google data checked
- 05/10/2026
What to look for in San Francisco
With agents in San Francisco, look for local knowledge of the neighbourhood, a transparent valuation and a clear contract. In Germany a licence under § 34c Trade Regulation Act is mandatory.
Editorial note for orientation – not legal or investment advice.
How the first contact works
- 1
Describe your goal: selling, letting or buying, property type and timeframe.
- 2
The office replies with questions and a proposed appointment.
- 3
Viewing or valuation appointment on site.
- 4
Agree the agency contract and commission in writing before instructing.
Common questions before you enquire
Who pays the commission on a purchase in Germany?
When flats and single-family houses are sold to consumers, the commission is generally split equally (§ 656c German Civil Code). The contract must be in text form.
Which documents should I prepare?
Land register extract, floor plans, floor area calculation, energy certificate and, for flats, the declaration of division and recent owners' meeting minutes.
Is the first estimate free?
Many agents offer a non-binding initial estimate. Ask beforehand whether any costs apply.
Key local offices in San Francisco
- San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
Property assessment and recording of deeds
Links to official websites; details may change.
Market data for San Francisco
We do not publish our own price figures. Current prices, rents and land values come from the official sources below.
Guides on this topic
Selling property in Germany: step by step
From valuation to the notary appointment – what happens when you sell a flat or house.
Choosing the right estate agent
How to recognise qualifications, market knowledge and a fair agency agreement.
Agent's commission: who pays what?
The rules for buying and renting in Germany in brief.
Profile summary
Ruth Krishnan - San Francisco Real Estate at a glance
Ruth Krishnan – San Francisco Real Estate is a real estate team focused on buying and selling residential property in San Francisco. Its founder, Ruth Krishnan, states that she continues to work with clients while overseeing the Krishnan Team’s organization, processes and staffing. She deliberately maintains a small personal client roster; according to the website, she is also involved in negotiations across the team.
For sellers, the company describes services covering preparation for sale, pricing strategy and marketing. Buyers receive support with their property search, understanding the market and preparing offers. The website also mentions searches for properties that are not publicly listed and custom AI tools used internally and to match clients with properties.
Neighborhood information and videos are another part of the website, covering areas such as Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Dogpatch and Richmond. The supplied Google data shows a rating of 5 out of 5 stars from 265 reviews. The selected reviews mainly describe buyer representation, particularly highlighting market education, communication and discussions of property documentation.
Automatically summarised from the company's publicly available information, as of 05/10/2026. Not individually verified by the editors. Sources: ruthkrishnan.com, ruthkrishnan.com
Services according to the company
- Residential buyer representation
- Residential seller representation
- Property searches and refinement of search criteria
- Market guidance using comparable sales
- Pricing and offer strategies
- Negotiation support
- Preparation for sale and property marketing
- Discussion of property documents and disclosures
- Searches for off-market properties
- Information about San Francisco neighborhoods
Editorial context
Working with a provider in San Francisco – what matters
When appointing a real estate agent in San Francisco, clients should first establish who will handle day-to-day communication and how responsibilities are divided within the team. This is particularly relevant to the Krishnan Team because, according to its website, Ruth Krishnan maintains a limited personal client roster while participating in negotiations across the team. Clear arrangements for points of contact, availability and backup coverage are useful.
For buyers, advice should go beyond presenting listings and help reconcile budget, preferred locations and willingness to compromise. The comparisons with previously sold properties described in the sources can help put pricing expectations into perspective. Prospective clients should ask how comparable properties are selected and how differences in condition, features and location are considered. Sufficient time should also be allocated to discussing seller-provided property information, commonly called disclosures.
One supplied review describes a purchase in a TIC building. For such shared ownership arrangements, buyers should establish the assigned agent’s experience and consider what additional financing or specialist advice may be needed. This does not replace an individual legal review.
Sellers should request an explanation of the scope, timetable and costs of preparing a property for sale, together with the proposed marketing steps. Both buyers and sellers should clarify compensation, service scope and potential additional costs before appointing an agent. Published performance figures and positive reviews can provide context, but they do not guarantee the process or outcome of an individual transaction.
Editorial context based on documented profile details, as of 05/10/2026. General information, not legal or investment advice.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google, as of 05/10/2026
Questions & answers
Does Ruth Krishnan personally handle every client?
According to her statement on the website, Ruth Krishnan deliberately works with a small personal client roster. She also describes her involvement in negotiations across the team. Prospective clients should use the contact form to ask who would handle their specific project.
What support is available to buyers?
The website describes assistance with property searches, understanding the market and preparing offers. The selected reviews also report comparable-sales analysis, discussions of disclosures and negotiation support. They include accounts of a first-time purchase and a purchase in a TIC building.
What services does the team offer sellers?
The sources document preparation for sale, pricing strategy, marketing and negotiations. The supplied text does not specify the measures or costs for an individual property; these should be requested through the contact form.
Which area does the business focus on?
The documented focus is San Francisco. The website publishes content about neighborhoods including Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Dogpatch, Richmond, Hayes Valley and West Portal. Availability for a project outside San Francisco should be confirmed through the contact form.
What compensation and additional costs apply?
The supplied sources do not provide commission rates, other compensation terms or additional costs. Prospective clients should request a specific service and compensation proposal through the contact form.
Experiences & reviews
Experiences and reviews of Ruth Krishnan - San Francisco Real Estate
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Google reviews of the company
5.0out of 5 on Google · 265 reviews
For these 265 reviews Google only publishes the overall score and count, no breakdown by stars and at most 5 individual review texts. A star distribution could therefore not be substantiated. As of 05/10/2026.
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Selected reviews on Google
The supplied Google data shows 5 out of 5 stars from 265 reviews. Across the five selected reviews, all rated five stars, recurring praise concerns market knowledge, prompt communication, patient explanations and a structured home-buying process. Several reviewers highlight the use of comparable sales, the review of property documentation and guidance on offer strategies. Individual accounts describe a first-time purchase or a purchase in a TIC building with particular financing requirements. These excerpts contain no critical themes. They are a partially truncated selection, not an assessment of all 265 reviews.
Buying our first home in San Francisco felt daunting at first, but working with Valerie Del Valle at Compass made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and successful. From the very beginning, Valerie was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and patient. She took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, answered every question we had, and guided us through each step of the process with confidence and professionalism. Her deep understanding of the San Francisco market and sharp attention to detail gave us peace of mind throughout our home search and negotiations. What impressed us most was how genuinely invested Valerie was in helping us find the right home—not just any home. She was always honest, never pressured us, and consistently looked out for our best interests. When we found the perfect house, her expertise and strategic guidance were instrumental in helping
Working with Madeline Gibson and the Ruth Krishnan team was an exceptional experience. Having trusted Ruth with a past property sale in the City, I already knew their team standards were high, but Madeline still managed to exceed them. My search started with her colleague, Yesinia Beatriz, who supported me early on and connected me with Madeline who was a great fit for my needs! I wanted a property in a highly competitive, expensive area during a time of low inventory. Madeline never made my goals feel unrealistic. She helped me purchase my dream home in a newly renovated TIC building on the border of Russian Hill and Nob Hill, smoothly navigating the complex TIC financing requirements. Madeline is highly knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. She educated me using recent comparable sales data and reviewed every document thoroughly. In a multi-bid situation, her strategy secured a h
Ruth Krishnan is incredibly professional and deeply knowledgeable about the San Francisco real estate market. From market insights to offer strategy and everything in between, we felt confident and well supported from day one. Choosing Ruth and the Krishnan team to help us find our home was one of the best decisions we made. This wasn’t our first time buying in the Bay Area, but Ruth brought a level of structure and insight we hadn’t experienced before. One standout was the “past sold” exercise she guided us through. It helped us clearly define what a true 10/10 home looks like for us, where we’re willing to compromise, and how realistic our expectations were within our timeline. It was thoughtful, practical, and genuinely useful in shaping our search. Throughout the process, Ruth’s experience really showed. She had a sharp sense of pricing strategy, knew when a home was intentionally
We had an awesome experience working with Valerie! She helped us get smart on the current state of the SF market, refine our buying strategy, dive deep into disclosures, and provided lots of helpful guidance along the way. When we found a spot we wanted to go for, Valerie was incredible -- she jumped into action on short notice over a weekend and our offer was accepted! The team was also incredibly thoughtful and thorough during the whole process. We'd highly recommend working with Valerie and the Krishnan team!
Working with Lauren was an absolute game-changer in our San Francisco home-buying search. Right off the bat, her deep expertise and experience were obvious. She is smart, highly capable, and completely in touch with local expectations and hyper-specific neighborhood vibes. What set Lauren apart early on was her thorough education process. She took the time to carefully walk us through documentation, disclosures, and past sold comps so we fully understood the market and felt confident every step of the way. Because of her preparation and clear strategy, we didn't have to spend months writing endless offers. She positioned us to succeed right away (only 2 offers within the span of one week) in a fiercely competitive market. On offer day, Lauren really shone. Her communication was seamless. She stayed on top of the latest updates from the seller's team and gave us clear, concise guidance
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Offensive posts, anonymous abuse and posts without a recognisable client relationship are not published. Reviews are subjective individual experiences.
Services in this field explained
A valuation estimates the price a property can achieve on the market, based on location, condition, size, fittings and comparable sales.
What does a valuation cost? Many agents offer an initial estimate free of charge. A formal market value report by a certified surveyor is paid; the fee depends on the property and effort.
When you sell, an agent handles valuation, exposé, viewings, negotiation and the notary appointment.
Who pays the agent's commission? When flats and single-family houses are sold to consumers, the commission is generally split between seller and buyer (§ 656c German Civil Code).
When letting, an agent takes care of listing, viewings, tenant selection and the tenancy agreement.
Who pays the agent when letting? Since 2015 the “orderer pays” principle applies to residential lettings: usually the landlord pays when they hired the agent.
Getting there
- 24th St & Noe St· ca. 80 m
- 24th St & Sanchez St· ca. 110 m
Nearby stops according to Google, straight-line distance.
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