Don Straub - COMPASS - Redwood City, California

Jeff E.

Don was amazing to work with in selling my home. For me, it is bitter sweet, because I loved my house and neighbors, but I was transferred with my job out of state. Don was a pleasure to work with and he was very dedicated and focused. He was always available day or night to answer any questions.
Don's communication was outstanding, and he kept me informed throughout the entire process. Don was also focused on getting the most value for my property. When I contacted him to list me home, he quickly got my home listed on the market and had great photography taken for the listing. I would strongly recommend anyone in the Bay Area that is looking to buy or sell to reach out to Don. You won't be disappointed, because he will ensure that your needs are met.

Trenton Z.

My wife and I recently worked with Don to buy our first home. Throughout the entire process, Don was an excellent communicator, extremely hard working, and proved to be an honest and trustworthy advocate on our behalf.

With this being our first home, we had no idea what to expect. Before meeting Don, we had put in an offer on a house with another agent and had a terrible experience, but Don assured us that working with him would be different, and definitely made good on his promise.

When we first started working with Don, he really got to know us and understand what we were looking for. He did a great job explaining every step of the buying process and provided valuable insight into the local real estate market. Don made himself available for calls whenever we needed, and we really appreciated that he worked around our schedules, which often meant we had calls with him at night, on weekends, and even on a few holidays.

We put in multiple offers with Don over the course of 5 months, and although my wife and I were starting to get discouraged by losing out to other offers that came in above our budget, Don gave each offer his full attention. Not only did he keep us on track with all of the steps we needed to make to submit the offer, he also spent time contacting sellers agents, inspection companies, and lenders. He did his own thorough inspections of each house, and often went back to see how the house held up after some of the heavy rain events. He even offered to go check on a family member’s house during one of the storms when they were out of town. It’s things like this that Don consistently did to go above and beyond the scope of what we expected from our real estate agent.

We finally landed on a home that met all of our needs and was well within our budget. Don helped to negotiate getting the sellers to take care of some of the repairs prior to closing, so the house could be move-in ready. We couldn’t be happier with the house and our experience working with Don! We’ll definitely work with Don on future real estate transactions, and will be referring him to our family/friends!

Justin O.

My partner and I had the pleasure of working with Don Straub as our real estate agent in our quest to purchase our first home in San Francisco. From the onset, Don's professionalism and comprehensive understanding of the local market stood out. His communication was impeccable, ensuring we were well-informed throughout the process and promptly addressing any queries we had.

Don's expertise and attention to detail were invaluable as we navigated the intricacies of the San Francisco real estate scene. His tailored approach, taking into account our preferences and budget constraints, made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Don's dedication to our satisfaction set him apart as an outstanding agent.

Don exceeded our expectations with his market knowledge, communication skills, and commitment to our needs. If you're in search of a reliable and personable real estate agent in San Francisco, we wholeheartedly recommend Don for a positive and memorable homebuying experience.

Jason A.

Working with Don Straub to sell our house was a pleasure. Don is very personable and professional. He was very familiar with the real estate market in our area. We went to him for guidance all along the way to sell our house. His ideas and recommendations were very good and led to great deal for our house. We could not be more pleased with our sale or our experience with Don. We highly recommend him as your realtor!

Kelcie L.

Don helped my husband and I purchase our first home. He worked tirelessly to find us the house we wanted that fit our specific parameters, which was tough given the market. Don set up multiple private showings and would also come along, which was a tremendous help given his background in construction and development. He has a good eye for what needs improvement or not and is knowledgeable about the quality of a home. When it came time to put an offer in on our home, Don made it a priority to strategize the offer and seal the deal while he was on vacation. He went above and beyond and got us in our home before we welcomed our first child. I would highly recommend Don to all our family, friends, and anybody I meet as we had a wonderful experience working with him. He made himself available to us night and day, and got us a great deal on our house. Could not have asked for a better experience purchasing our first home. We will definitely be using Don for any future transactions.

David T.

Don helped us purchase our first home and greatly exceeded our expectations. We would gladly recommend Don to our friends and ... the broader internet community.

Trustworthy
When making such a large and consequential purchase, it is imperative to choose a realtor you can trust. We really appreciated how Don pointed out both positive and negative aspects of properties. He never pressured us to buy or bid outside our comfort zone. He was very patient throughout the process, which ultimately allowed us to a secure a home 5% below the asking price.

Knowledgeable and Available
The closing process is intrinsically daunting. Don explained details clearly, defended our interests, and was always available to answer questions. My wife and I have busy schedules, but Don was always happy to take calls outside of working hours, and on short notice.

Peninsula Expert
Don knows the peninsula well and gave us both the broader context and nuanced details about different locations that helped us make informed decisions.

We wish you, future reader, the best experience with your real estate journey. For that, we strongly encourage you to team up with Don.

Meghan H.

Don was amazing to work with in selling our home. We were operating on a tight timeline to sell our house after purchasing another home out of state and wanting to complete the sale and move before the new school year started. Don was a tremendous help in getting our home ready for sale, helping to recommend what to focus on to create the most value. He quickly coordinated staging of our home as well as photography and got it on the market in record time. Don is very responsive and kept an open line of communication throughout the entire process. We were very happy with Don's expertise and his ability to find a great buyer for our home under changing real estate market conditions.

Randi F.

My husband and I recently worked with Don Straub on our house hunt and he provided an exceptional experience.

We met Don in August, and from the get go, he was professional and knowledgeable about the real estate market. He provided realistic guidance on what house was “achievable” in our price range and offered insight into buyer strategies to obtain the optimal price for our current home. We made offers on multiple homes and closed in early February. Although our road was long, Don was continuously checking in and sending listings he thought fit our preferences and price range.

Don was incredibly thorough - he did independent inspections on properties we liked before we submitted bids and spent countless hours on the phone with us discussing pros and cons of the property. If sellers’ disclosures contained structural repair estimates, Don called the estimators to conduct his own due diligence. He would evaluate if the estimators approach was sound and understand the criticality of repairs (e.g., foundation issues). He went above and beyond our expectations for a realtor.

I can say without hesitation, Don was committed to helping us find our home and we couldn’t be more thankful. Don graciously agreed to take us around to several houses so we could walkthrough the properties together. He demonstrated a deep understanding of a home’s structural integrity, foundation, and even offered connections to contractors for potential fixes. We happened to also find our home that weekend and he made it all possible.

All in all, I highly recommend working with Don Straub. He made himself available (even on weekends/holidays), responsive to email/texts/calls, and kept us informed throughout the bidding process to ensure we felt prepared for the next step. He is a dedicated realtor who is committed to delivering an exceptional experience.