Laura Kaufman, MBA, Zephyr Real Estate

My clients choose to work with me for my straightforward, enthusiastic and patient approach. When working with me, you will always hear my honest opinion on any issue and know that I am looking out for your best interests. I have been extremely successful over the years by focusing on my clients needs and providing superior customer service. My clients frequently comment on how much they appreciate my proactive communication skills and responsiveness. I am also a skilled negotiator and a very strong advocate for my buyer and seller clients’ needs. My top priority is that you are thrilled with your home sale or purchase and want to recommend me to all your friends and colleagues.

For sellers, I especially enjoy the process of getting the property ready to go on the market and developing a sales strategy that will achieve the highest possible sales price. (Ask me for some examples of before and after home transformations I have worked on recently). On average, I sell my listings faster and at a much higher overbid than my peers, translating into more money and less stress for my Seller clients.

Because I am a member of Top Agent Network, a private online business community limited to the top 10% of San Francisco realtors, I have access to off market and Pre-MLS listings that I share with my Buyer clients to give them an inside edge on their competition. It also helps me effectively promote my Seller clients' properties to the top agents in the city before they hit the market, generating extra buzz and attention for my listings.

Leveraging My Business Background in Real Estate
Before selling real estate, I got my BA in history and art history from Tufts University where I graduated Cum Laude, and my MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA and then worked in high tech marketing for many years. It’s wonderful to be able to leverage my successful business background and online marketing skills in selling real estate.
Giving Back!
I strongly believe in giving back to the community. I will make a donation out of every commission to a charity of your choosing! Here are some of the organizations I have been proud to support in the last year:

Humane Society & SPCA
St. Anthony's Foundation
Project Open Hand – Meals with Love
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Coalition on Homelessness
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Partners in School Innovation
National Resources Defense Council
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
Jewish Family and Children's Services
AIDS/LifeCycle
Bee Mighty
Council on American-Islamic Relations
Girls Leadership
American Civil Liberties Union
Art in Action
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
KQED – Public Media for Northern California
Planned Parenthood
Emily's List
Plan International
Unicef
Camp Oziku
Southern Poverty Law Center
Committee to Protect Journalists
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Ultimately, the best way to learn about me is to read through my client testimonials. I hope you will check them out and if it sounds like a good fit, please contact me to set up a time to discuss your real estate needs. I will look forward to hearing from you!