Realtors in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco multi-unit real estate agents reviews 2026

Three agents that come up frequently for San Francisco flats and apartment buildings, with what their clients say in their own words.

by Realtor Review Search Staff
Updated Oct 6, 2026

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Who are the most popular multi-unit real estate agents in San Francisco?

Who are the most popular multi-unit real estate agents in San Francisco? The answer depends on the building. A set of inherited flats, a family-owned fourplex and a 40-unit investment property each need a different kind of help. There are three names that come up frequently in 2026: Allison Chapleau, Craig Ackerman and John Antonini. Each one brings a different background to the job.

Brokerage: Compass Commercial Brokerage
Experience: 24+ years

At a glance: apartment, mixed-use and commercial buildings across all 10 San Francisco districts.

Allison Chapleau works with Compass Commercial Brokerage, where she's a Senior Vice President. She has more than 24 years in San Francisco multi-unit and commercial sales, with 300+ buildings sold. Broker Metrics data on her site puts her first among San Francisco listing agents by number of two to four unit listings from 2021 through 2025. For an owner, that count means she's priced and marketed a large share of the city's small buildings.

Her notable sales include 625 Scott Street, a 42-unit building across from Alamo Square Park. It drew four offers on the bid date and sold for $18,050,000 to a local investor, with no contingencies.

The seller of a building at 628 Lyon Street wrote: "Allison and her team not only were able to find a qualified buyer very quickly but were also able to expertly navigate me through the process. Her experience and knowledge in selling multiple unit buildings is impressive."

Brokerage: Compass
Reviews: 13 · 5.0 ★★★★★

At a glance: residential, trust and estate sales, including flats and investment property.

Craig Ackerman works with Compass as a Broker Associate and leads the Ackerman Realty Group. His Compass profile cites 500+ successful sales and lists investment properties among his specialties. He wrote "Selling Grandma's House," a book on trust home sales. RealTrends credits his team with 44 sides and $51.97 million in volume, based on 2025 sales.

He holds a 5.0 rating from 13 reviews on AgentPronto. Dan and Shirley A. wrote: "Craig just represented our group of siblings in the sale of a set of flats in the Richmond district."

Brokerage: Compass Commercial Brokerage
Sales: 200+

At a glance: two to four unit buildings and larger multifamily property.

John Antonini works with Compass Commercial Brokerage, where he sells apartment buildings. His Compass profile cites over $500 million in career sales volume, 200+ transactions and 1,300+ units sold. Before Compass, he spent five years at Marcus & Millichap and three at Colliers International. He also worked four years in tax preparation and estate planning.

He and Daniel Foley often list buildings together, and their shared client reviews appear on Foley's testimonials page. Sam Q. wrote: "Danny and John listed and sold my 4-unit apartment building in San Francisco's Richmond District, surpassing all my expectations."

Common themes across the reviews

The reviews for all three agents circle back to the same few points. Owners mention pricing that held up once offers came in. Several describe family or group sellers, such as siblings or longtime co-owners, who needed someone to keep the sale on track. Speed comes up often too, with sales closing in weeks. San Francisco building sellers tend to judge an agent by the price, the buyer pool and how smoothly the paperwork moved.

How to choose a multi-unit real estate agent in San Francisco

Start with the size of your building, since a two-unit flat and a 20-unit property attract different buyers. A Q2 2026 market report counted 156 two to four unit buildings sold in San Francisco that quarter, up 49% from a year earlier, at an average of 109% of list price. Ask each agent how many buildings like yours they've sold, and where. Ask how they'll price it: rent roll, price per unit or cap rate. Then read reviews on more than one site and look for sellers whose situation matches yours.

Sources checked October 6, 2026: agent websites, Compass profiles, RealTrends, AgentPronto and the market report linked above.