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We feel so lucky to have worked with Salma & Company as first time homebuyers in San Francisco, having been long time renters in the city. Laila and Rhanda were referred to us by friends after their own great experience. This process was daunting to navigate, but Laila and Rhanda were fantastic throughout. Both are deeply knowledgeable about properties and neighborhoods in San Francisco. They let us know what to expect at each step along the way, from initial search right through to closing and move-in. They made insightful observations when touring properties, and were always available to discuss questions both big and small during the process, of which we had many. We especially appreciated their careful attention to detail and perspective when it came time to review disclosure materials and prepare an offer. We felt that they were genuinely interested in us finding the home that would be the best fit for our family and our budget, regardless of the amount of time it took. We are delighted with our home, and would strongly recommend Salma & Company for buyers in San Francisco. —

Laila and Rhanda are the most incredible team of realtors! Their market knowledge is spot on, their customer service is fantastic and they are true professionals who are absolutely wonderful to work with. In the last decade, they have represented me multiple times as both a seller and as a buyer. I attribute my real estate wins to their steely hustle, their vast experience and their savvy negotiating skills. They are smart, they know what they are doing and they make each real estate transaction smooth. This market is highly competitive and if you want to achieve your real estate dreams, you need the best team around you. Call Laila and Rhanda, they are the best in SF.

My husband and I have a very pleasant time working with Laila and Rhanda to purchase a property in SF. Both Laila and Rhanda are very professional and communicate very well. They answered all my questions timely and also helped us monitor and follow-up financing and escrow status to ensure we are on track of the closing dates. Laila also shared with us several resource referrals and some property ownership tips in SF.  I highly recommend both Laila and Rhanda, they are very experienced and willing to share their knowledge.  Thank you for all your help.

Laila has been very responsive and professional in helping me through the home buying process. She is very knowledgeable in the real estate business and willing to share her experience in property management. Laila is proactive, and she looks out for the best interest of her clients. He worked closely with her clients making sure that all ducts are lined up for a smooth home buying experience. Laila ranks on the top among all of the real estate professionals I worked with in the past 22 years. I highly recommend Selma and Company to anyone interested to purchase or sell property in the Bay Area.

We moved to San Francisco for work in 2019, and after renting for 12 months, decided to embark on the very unique quest of homeownership in SF. A good friend recommended Rhonda and Laila to us so we were delighted to discover what an awesome duo they truly are. Besides being charming, professional and knowledgeable, we were surprised to find how well they complimented each other in helping us navigate a complex housing market, all the while demonstrating optimism and personal investment in guiding us toward our home. What I appreciated most about working with the Salma sister’s was their willingness to listen to what we needed and wanted to best provide us options that we hadn’t even thought of. It was a total dream working with them and feel so grateful for their excellent leadership in landing us our Golden Gate Park adjacent home!

What a pleasure to work Rhanda and Laila! They were communicative and supportive throughout the process, which as a staging project manager is much appreciated. I hope we get to partner on another project.

I cannot recommend Salma & Company highly enough! As a first-time homebuyer, I really looked to Rhanda and Laila to walk me through the entire process – they made sure I understood each step as we progressed and they were very dialed in to the market, pricing, and offer strategy. I ended up in a place I love at a price I was very happy with. If you’re looking for a Real Estate Broker – call Salma & Company!

Rhanda Salma and Laila Salma were just incredible realtors! I don’t know WHAT I would have done without them. They made the process of selling our home seamless and got us top dollar for it too. Not only are they great at what they do—but they are the most positive, reassuring, and professional realtors I have ever worked with. Their Instagram is on-point as well. I can’t recommend Salma & Company enough. Thank you so much Rhanda and Laila!

This is a letter of recommendation for Rhanda Salma of Salma and Company.  Rhanda has represented my wife and me as Buyers of three separate properties and has also provided market information on other properties.  In every case, Rhanda did excellent work for us. She knows the markets and does extra work to refine her general knowledge. She is skillful in handling sensitive situations without stimulating the drama that so often accompanies transactions of this type. She either knows or is willing to research the mechanics and legalities of transactions and in one case did research on CC&Rs that facilitated the transaction; she does this without crossing over ethical boundaries and while advising her client to get legal help if appropriate.  In general, she is a professional and I would certainly both involve her in future transactions and recommend her to others as well.  If you are considering hiring her feel free to contact me. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Rhanda was out of town one visit, so we worked with her sister, Laila Salma, who was equally as wonderful. Rhanda would point out restaurants, gyms, shopping, everything she could about each neighborhood so that we felt like we knew each area well. She was prepared with all the comps on sales in the neighborhood prior to us making an offer. We were not able to fly back to California for the closing on our house so Rhanda handled everything, even let in contractors to give estimates for refinishing floors. It could not have gone more smoothly. This was not just business for us, it was very personal. We felt like we came out of this experience not only with a wonderful home in a great city, but with a new friend. We highly recommend Rhanda Salma as a real estate broker without any hesitation.

I would like to send my deepest thanks and appreciation to Rhanda Salma and Laila Salma for their tireless efforts towards the purchase of my first home. Their knowledge, experience and candor were evident every step of the way on the difficult path towards closing my property. They made themselves available to answer questions and assist with my needs, well above and beyond the call of duty. They are two consummate professionals and two wonderful persons! I would highly recommend their services to anyone who needs assistance navigating the difficult real estate market.
Thank you Rhanda and Laila!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Rhanda Salma of Salma & Company Real Estate towards the purchase of our new home in San Francisco. We are from out of state and knew little about San Francisco and the Bay area. Rhanda was extremely knowledgeable and very professional, gently guiding us throughout the process. She toured us through every neighborhood in San Francisco, Marin county & Berkeley, helping us narrow our search. She remained patient, never becoming frustrated with us when our list of priorities would completely change. She would not let us make a bad decision, always steering us away from a potential situation we would later regret.

Rhanda is a real professional. She led me through the SF apartment search and purchase process faultlessly. She’s easy to work with, has a lovely customer service focus and relaxed but focused style.

Rhanda is an excellent agent. Her knowledge of the unique Bay Area market is unsurpassed. As a first time buyer, Rhanda was extremely patient with me and a true professional. Rather than gloss over the critical yet confusing details, Rhanda was able to break it down in a way that was easy to understand. Rhanda’s trustworthy and she continually looks out my property’s best interest, often sending me listings like mine or articles of interest. If you’re looking for personalized service and keen knowledge of the local market, I highy reccomend Rhanda Salma

I could not have done what I was able to do without Rhanda Salma! She lead me through the biggest transaction of my life with absolute integrity and on-the-ball thought and action. As a first time home buyer I was a bit nervous but Rhanda kept me feeling at ease and confident as she let the way keeping me informed every step of the way. She is a native San Franciscan who knows the ins and outs of this Real Estate Market always putting my interests in front of her own by looking beyond the obvious at whatever we were facing during each step of the way. She is extremely easy to work with, anticipates problems before they arise and is a skilled negotiator. I highly recommend Rhanda Salma as a real estate broker and I look forward to our next deal together.

As a first time home-shopper in San Francisco, I felt a bit overwhelmed by the process that lay ahead. Rhanda and Laila immediately put me at ease by explaining their goals: first, to teach me about the local market and the process of home buying in general; second, to help me refine my ideas of exactly what type of place I was looking for; and finally, to find the perfect place, no matter how long it took. To say they exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. Not only did they help me find a place I love, for a great price, but they also made the process really fun! Laila and Rhanda are clearly passionate about what they do. And they do their difficult job with patience and professionalism. They have my unreserved recommendation and I would refer them to any family member or friend.

We are long-time SF residents and have been house-hunting on and off for the past several years. After working with a couple of other agents and brokers, we came up empty time and again and were beginning to think that we’d never find the perfect house for us. We owe so much to Rhanda – she literally turned our dream into a reality. Rhanda listened to what we wanted and continually processed our feedback to help refine our search and narrow in on the perfect home. We are experienced MLS searchers, but she found us homes that we couldn’t find on your own and introduced us to neighborhoods that we knew little about. Most importantly, she will not let you make poor decisions and supports you 100% of the way from open house through to contract. She even sent us a reminder when our first property taxes were due! Rhanda literally leaves no stone unturned and it was such an incredible relief to have her working with us because we always had someone looking out for our best interests. Now Rhanda will always be a part of our family because we will never forget her kindness and what she helped us achieve.

Rhanda helped me successfully buy a 2 unit property in Hayes Valley in 2007. She was recommended to me and as soon as we started working together, I knew I was in excellent hands. Not only is Rhanda an experienced and savvy broker, her loyalty to you and your best interests always shines through her actions.  After I closed escrow, she said she would be here for me to help ensure I made the right choices with my property. Four years later, she is still my trusted advisor and I would recommend her services to anyone looking to buy or sell property in San Francisco

I would like to say that I’m a reasonable person and that I have unlimited funds to spend on real estate. But I would be lying. When it comes to housing, I have unreasonable expectations and I’ve never met a penny I didn’t pinch. Nonetheless, Rhanda was able to find me a great property and negotiate a great deal. Along the way, she provided expert insight into the local housing market. Unlike other agents I have used in the past, Rhanda actually advocated for my position and she was always available to discuss issues or view potential properties. Rhanda has my full trust and I would recommend her to anyone testing the waters in the San Francisco market.

It was a pleasure working directly with Rhanda Salma. She was extremely organized, knowledgeable and thorough in the process of finding a home for my client. She has vast experience and is extremely resourceful in the real estate industry. I highly recommend her as a Real Estate Broker.

Rhanda worked with me for over two years to find the perfect house. She was a great partner in every step of the process. This was my first home purchase and I had a million questions about every detail. Rhanda stayed focused and attentive though the entirety of my search and I closed on a lovely house in Noe Valley in February. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and have done so to numerous friends and colleagues.

My investment partner and I hired Rhanda as my trusted Real Estate Broker for a purchase on an investment property. Even though I already knew her as a dear friend, she provided me top notch service and remained professional from start to finish. Rhanda kept punctual to our time frame, educated me at every step of the way and ultimately helped me buy a very profitable investment property. Even today, three years later, I call Rhanda to ask her real estate related questions and she calls me right back with a detailed knowledge of the subject, thanks to her years of experience with her family business, Salma & Company. I would most certainly recommend hiring Rhanda in any Real Estate transaction in the San Francisco area. Hands down, Rhanda is one of the best Real Estate Brokers I know.

I was referred to Rhanda and Laila through a friend, and I feel very fortunate to have found them! My search for the perfect San Francisco condo lasted over a year and had many ups and downs. Rhanda and Laila were extremely patient, and put me at ease by never pressuring me to make a decision. They provided professional advice on my searches, conducted market research, recommended reliable vendors and were extremely easy to reach with questions. Even after my purchase, I still reach out to Rhanda and Laila for advice/recommendations on all things real estate. I highly recommend them!

I have worked with Laila & Rhanda for several years now and have gotten to know them better with each transaction.  They are wonderful to work with whether I’m selling or buying an apartment building, wanting to know current market rents or need them to run a financial analysis on a building. I am continually impressed with their work and professionalism.  Rhanda & Laila know the market and have vast experience with San Francisco real estate sales, leasing and marketing and property ownership.  I trust them to help me with my real estate needs.  I enjoy  working with them and highly recommend them.

We highly recommend working with Laila Salma and Rhanda Salma. These two are rare examples of real estate professionals who truly understand the art of facilitating their clients’ agendas. We are based in the South Bay and were not familiar with the nuances of every SF neighborhood, nor every product type available. However, we were in excellent hands with these two. They expertly identified the pros/cons of each listing we saw, and each neighborhood we toured, confidently building our trust along the way. Once we got into contract, Laila and Rhanda made sure that every detail was taken care of and that our interests were fully represented. Whether it’s knowing current market rents for a neighborhood, the property details of the sale around the corner, or being able to negotiate a temporary lease on a furnished rental in between closing on our condo (which they did), Laila and Rhanda are full service real estate professionals.

The first time I worked with Rhanda was in 2007.  Rhanda is a real professional. She led me through the SF apartment search and purchase process faultlessly. She’s easy to work with with a lovely customer service focus and relaxed but focused style. The second time I worked with her was in 2014.  Rhanda is a wonderful person to work with. She knows her market well. She is happy to go the extra mile. (I bought my apartment with her and have just sold it with her). Although during the whole sales process I was in Europe this didn’t get in the way of a completely smooth end to end result. I highly recommend Rhanda. She is a delight to work with.

I highly recommend working with Rhanda and Laila of Salma & Company. I recently completed my second real estate transaction with them and they are truly wonderful to work with. They seamlessly navigate you through each aspect of the sales transaction, work tirelessly on your behalf and have the experience and breadth of knowledge to negotiate the best terms possible regardless of current market conditions. In this last transaction, the original buyer fell out of contract, and Rhanda and Laila had a new (and highly qualified) buyer in contract less then 48 hours later.  The deal had it’s ups and downs, but they handled each issue strategically and we successfully closed escrow. For me as the seller, the transaction was flawless.

The Salma sisters helped me and my family find the exact house we were looking for and that was no easy feat. We had a lot of boxes to check. Perhaps looking for a house at one of the peak periods (or so it felt at the time) in one of the top cities in the country (Berkeley) was not the smartest thing to do. But, we were having our first child and wanted to live closer to relatives. As Laila and Rhanda advised us, we needed to do our homework and be honest with what our priorities were in our new home given our budget. Once we determined the top items – house must be over 1000 sq ft, lot size bigger than 3000 sq ft, art studio, neighborhood feels safe and walkable, decent room sizes, big backyard – we started looking at homes that loosely fit this criteria. Admittedly, it was difficult and it took a lot of Sundays. We often went to more than 10 open houses at a time…even in the rain ! But, as Laila and Rhanda reminded us, to find the exact house that fit our needs we would need to look at all the inventory to see what we could get for our money. Taking the time to see what houses were available gave us perspective to see where the true value was. Once we found a house we really liked, with this knowledge and research, we were able to make an offer with confidence. However, aggressive markets are hard for the buyer and we were up against 30+ offers, a few, all cash. After four unsuccessful offers, we found a house that we felt the best about. Knowing this, Rhanda and Laila came up with their own aggressive strategy that proved successful and we got our house! It really felt amazing when the deal went through. We had all done a lot of work and for that we got the best results. I’m so thankful to have worked with the Salmas because it was their intuitive knowledge about real estate, the Bay Area, and people that helped us get the home we wanted.

Rhanda and Laila were introduced to us by a friend who bought a house with their help. They have been not only our real estate agents but our sounding board as well throughout the process of finding our first home – and boy, it’s been a process.

Outstanding! We couldn’t have done it without them. We can’t express enough how positive our experience has been working with Rhanda & Laila Salma of Salma & Company. The Salmas are San Francisco natives and have a comprehensive knowledge of the SF housing and rental market—its clear they love their city, and care deeply about their roles helping match buyers with homes. From day 1, they guided us through the somewhat daunting process of buying a home in San Francisco, providing years of knowledge/information while never making us feel any pressure to move too quickly. Striking the difficult balance between acting quickly enough to not lose the property we wanted, while not pushing us to make a decision that wasn’t 100% right for us is a rare quality which Salma & co exhibited beautifully. This is a big plus in the uber-competitive SF real estate market. There was never a moment where we felt like we couldn’t rely on them for their unbiased expertise or help. This was particularly key b/c of our unique situation: we had a goal to purchase a San Francisco property in ~6 months, from overseas. They helped us make this happen, comfortably, professionally, giving sound advice without being pushy, and giving us their full professional attention despite our difficult situation and ~6k miles distance. Its worth mentioning that we had other agents drop us, or slowly stop returning our calls/emails, the moment they realized this might not be an easy job. They had great advice to offer, and truly listened to our feedback on each home we viewed. After a couple months of reviewing multiple properties, they knew exactly what we were looking for. Ultimately, the Salmas helped us meet our goal, and we bought the gorgeous SF home we’d been talking about for the last 7 years, in time for our move back to California. We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience, and give Laila, Rhanda, and Ryan our sincere thanks and highest recommendation. Thanks again Salma & Co!

Thank you to Rhanda & Laila for helping me sell my Condo in Nob Hill! Due to a complex HOA, and the fact my building was built in 1918, I probably wasn’t your easiest customer. I really appreciated your patience, and perseverance. It was such a Team effort on your part, as well as the great job Ryan did with Project Managing painting, lighting, and staging. You both were so quick to answer my calls, questions and a herculean effort to jump through all the hoops with my complex HOA Property Manager. You contacted me daily with updates, even when I hadn’t called you, to keep me up to date on the daily progress to closing. You made sure that paper work was in order, deadlines were met, and the closings went smoothly. Besides having deep knowledge of unique San Francisco market, you both are highly talented technologically. It was obvious Salma & Company made excellent use of the relevant search engines and real estate databases to maximize the marketing reach of my 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. I have been telling our family and friends about the great service we received from Salma & Company and we’ll continue to recommend you to anyone buying or selling San Francisco property. Thanks again!

We’ve used Salma & Company for two real estate transactions – one an investment property and one for our forever home. The Salma team has deep knowledge of the marketplace and inventory out there. They opened our eyes to areas we hadn’t considered – Miraloma Park – and helped us to see the potential of the property. They are very savvy on pricing strategy and helped us map out an effective plan. So effective, in fact, that we got the house we loved on our very first offer (we beat 13 other offers!). This is unheard of in San Francisco! Home buying is very overwhelming for the layperson and the Salma team adeptly communicated what needed to happen when and why, so we could move forward with confidence. If you are looking for a savvy, trustworthy real estate broker, call Salma & Company!

I highly recommend working with Rhanda Salma and Laila Salma. As a first time buyer they were very informative, professional and took their time to make sure I was comfortable with every step of the process. These two Real Estate professionals are the best and I put all my trust in them to do the best job and get my wonderful home. I look forward to working with them in the future and recommend them to all friends and family!

Rhanda and Laila are awesome! They helped us develop a strong sense for what we were looking for, and patiently guided us through tradeoffs between the properties that we liked. They know the market and have a great sense for how to put together the right offer. We would (and do!) recommend them to our friends.

When we first started our search, we interviewed three to five realtors and could not be happier that we chose to work with Rhanda and Laila. As first-time homeowners, they were instrumental in guiding and educating us about the area and market. They listened to what we were looking for in a home and helped us find many options, while sharing the realistic pros and cons to consider. This allowed us to make good decisions on what to pursue and how much to offer, making efficient use of our time.

They are established, quality professionals, and it was clearly evident in the work they did to help us find a home, make offers and close the final deal. We are thrilled with our home and how smoothly our overall buying experience was. We very highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a home in the Bay Area to work with Rhanda and Laila.

We were looking to buy our first home in San Francisco. A close friend introduced us to Rhanda and Laila. From the get-go we received a wealth of information regarding San Francisco’s real estate market. From minor but crucial details like the ability to expand the living space in the future to major details like red flags in disclosure packets, Rhanda and Laila guided us through the emotional roller coaster of buying a new home. In the process we were introduced to details like advantages and disadvantages of each neighborhoods based on our priorities. They introduced us to several new neighborhoods to us. They even played devil’s advocate with us when we were impulsive about a property and never made us feel any pressure to move too quickly.

When we started placing offers they guided us threw the process of what does each step entail and the important things to consider. They helped us put our best foot forward. For example by helping us draft an excellent buyers letter. Most importantly we received a very detailed BOV(brokers opinion of value) for each property we were considering to put an offer for.

After our offer was selected they helped us schedule various inspections and guided us to understand what do we need to do during the next few weeks to make sure we close on time.

The home buying process became a joy ride for us because of Rhanda and Laila. They were very prompt and meticulous throughout the process and I would be recommending them to all my friends and family interesting in buying a place in San Francisco.

I highly recommend working with Rhanda and Laila of Salma & Company for your San Francisco real estate needs. They provided us the highest level of service by understanding our needs and timelines and crafted a plan to prepare us for listing and sale. They executed flawlessly on the plan and took all the worry and hassle out of preparing for the sale, managing every step along the way. Their communication was frequent and they provided updates and status of all activities and preparation. Rhanda and Laila have the highest level of integrity and consulted with us throughout the process and exceeded our expectations for service. I definitely recommend working with Rhanda and Laila from Salma & Company!

I worked with Laila and Rhanda as a first time homebuyer recently and could not be more pleased with their work. I had very little idea of what I was going into or what to expect, and they were prepared every step of the way with checklists, summaries, suggestions, and information. They always responded to my emails quickly and were willing to hop on a call at a moment’s notice. I felt like I was in expert hands, and that their intel was genuine and authentic. I really like them as people, too! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience in what would otherwise have been a deeply stressful time

Rhanda and Laila did a masterful job in the sale of my longtime family home in Forest Hill. Throughout the process, their combination of always keeping the big picture in mind and their attention to detail enabled them to completely maximize the value of the sale of the house. Their complete management of all phases remodeling, painting, landscaping, and staging was amazingly effective and efficient. Their working relationships with various contractors across the spectrum the building trades was absolutely vital to making the house ready to go to market in a reasonable time-frame and in move-in condition. The Salmas, whenever there was a decision for me to make, were extremely thorough in explaining all options and the pros and cons of each option, and would, thankfully, steer me back in the right direction if it looked like I was heading toward choosing the not most optimum pathway. As a first-time home seller, they were very patient, and, again, thorough, in guiding me through the required paperwork and administrative details. Their marketing of the home was both aggressive and comprehensive, and their work with any interested parties and their agents was outstanding. Finally, when it came down to crunch time in the sale, and there was a challenge on the buyers’ end, the Salmas were able to work through everything with diligence and persistence to close the deal in a timely fashion. Without any hesitation, and with extreme enthusiasm, I would highly recommend Salma & Company to any potential home sellers in San Francisco.

Thank you for all you guys did to make my dreams of buying and selling Sacramento street a dream come true! It was an amazing experience to work with you all.

We moved to Marin County in 2016 amidst a competitive and difficult housing market for buyers. We had such a great experience working with the Salmas in the past that we contacted them immediately upon deciding to buy a home–and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the work they did finding and helping us buy our dream home. The Salmas are San Francisco natives who love Marin County and clearly know the area and the market very well. They gave us a thorough overview of Marin and helped us narrow our search to neighborhoods that ticked all of our boxes. While the home buying process proved more difficult than we anticipated, particularly given our motivation to buy, they helped us remain patient. Ultimately they helped us arrive at a competitive offer in a market where it was not uncommon to have a dozen offers and offers coming in at significantly over asking price. Overall, a great experience and I would highly recommend the Salmas!