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Climb Real Estate Releases iPad App for San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate and Luxury Properties

May 17, 2013

San Francisco-based real estate agency Climb Real Estate Group has released a free iPad app for homes and apartments for sale and rent in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Climb Real Estate Group’s new app for iOS devices allows users to browse homes and apartments for sale and rent in the San Francisco Bay Area. Buyers, sellers, owners, and luxury real estate aficionados are set to explore the world of extraordinary real estate with Climb’s long-awaited app.

The app shows high-quality photos and a full description for each of Climb Real Estate’s properties, as well as a link to contact the listing agent directly from the mobile device. Listings are updated in real time so users are always up-to-date with what’s happening in San Francisco real estate.

The app’s features include the ability to see all Climb’s current sales and rental listings or see what’s been recently sold and rented. Users can browse agent profiles, save favorite properties for viewing later, or share properties via email, Facebook and Twitter from inside the application.

“We are happy to announce that our dedicated mobile users can find a version at Apple’s Newsstand featuring some of our many fine properties,” said Climb partner Mark Choey, who was instrumental in the development and launch. “As a thought leader in the real estate technology space, it is crucial that Climb have an app.”

“With such a larger userbase using smart phones, iPads and other mobile devices, the importance of communicating effectively with a mobile consumer is essential,” said Managing Director Dirk Kinley. “What we have created not only provides compelling information for buyers, but it also reflects the innovation of Climb’s brand.”

The “ClimbSF Real Estate” app is available for free from iTunes and the Apple App Store.

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Read The May Issue Of Vantage, Climb’s Online Magazine!

May 10, 2013

 

Be sure to check out the latest issue of Vantage, Climb’s monthly magazine.

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Climb Real Estate’s Mark Choey Speaks about Real Estate Technology at RealTech SF 2013

May 7, 2013

Mark Choey, co-founder of Climb Real Estate Group, was featured on a panel of top producing agents at RealTech SF 2013. The panel spoke on the topic “From the Broker’s Perspective: Embracing and Rejecting Technology” on April 30th. Choey emphasized the power of blogging, the strength of online referrals, and the convenience of mobile technology for signatures and lead tracking.

“We blog and we blog a lot,” said Choey, the owner of SFNewDevelopments.com. “We get to reach anyone around the world quickly and cheaply. Back in 2005, I decided the best use of my time was writing about a new building, a new unit. It wasn’t about buying ad space. I would get tons of customers from around the world. Blogging is still the most effective tool for our 50+ person brokerage.”

When the panel’s moderator asked about the main ways Climb Real Estate Group gets new business, Choey replied, “We’ve gone from leads to referrals. Good old-fashioned postcards to homeowners are how we get most listings. Yelp is one of the best sources for us for new buyers. We also do Zillow and Trulia leads, and they’re definitely worth it, but you have to do it lightning fast or you don’t get the leads.”

On the subject of mobile tools for real estate, the top producer said, “I use Docusign. I would quit the business if it didn’t exist! This is the most important tool we use to keep things going. We’re almost at a point in the business you don’t even need a computer. ZipForms Mobile is almost to the point where I can draft a new contract on my mobile app. Everything is paperless in our office.”

In response to the question of whether technology was making realtors obsolete, Choey answered, “The day of realtors gathering comps is a thing of the past. It’s ultra-local analytics of why different supposed comps are selling for different prices. Negotiation. Being versed on lending options for tough properties (like condos in litigation). Preemptive offer strategies. Off market property strategies. There are so many ways agents are highly valuable despite the data that consumers have access to now. They have access to information, but that doesn’t mean they’re knowledgeable about all other things I mentioned.”

Also on the panel were Michael Riese of Sereno Group, Dino Riggio of New Leaf Realty. The panel was moderated by Nate Ellis, Director of Education and Training for the Contra Costa Association of Realtors.

RealTech SF is a conference on the future of real estate and technology. This year’s conference took place at The Fairmont San Francisco on Tuesday, April 30th. Sponsored by Reesio and featuring speakers from Trulia, Zumper, Zillow, Realtor.com, and local real estate agencies, RealTech SF 2013 included panels on mobile marketing, challenges faced by real estate tech startups, internet leads, going paperless, crowdfunding and transparency.

Mark Choey is co-founder and partner of Climb Real Estate Group, and has been a Top Producer every year from 2007 through 2012. He is co-chair of the San Francisco Association of Realtors’ MLS and Technology committee. Mark is also founder of the real estate blog SF New Developments, where he provides resources for his clients to navigate the booming San Francisco residential new development landscape.

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Climb Real Estate Expands its Presence into Noe Valley

May 6, 2013

 

San Francisco-based brokerage Climb Real Estate is expanding its presence into Noe Valley with home sales and a neighborhood guide video 

San Francisco-based brokerage Climb Real Estate is expanding its presence into Noe Valley, with three recent listings in the neighborhood and a neighborhood guide video. Suzy Reily and Gertrude Villanueva are two of the agents leading Climb Real Estate’s expansion into Noe Valley with listings at 1119 Noe Street and 1607 Noe Street, both in the heart of the neighborhood.

Listed by Suzy Reily, Senior Sales Associate at Climb, 1119 Noe is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo for $729,000, on one of the most coveted blocks in Noe Valley at the corner of Noe Street and 24th Street. Gertrude Villanueva’s listing at 1607 Noe is just down the street, a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom TIC that sold for $545,000–$50,000 over the original list price. Climb agent Joshua Lawrence, one of Climb’s Top Producers, also recently sold a 2-unit Edwardian building at 4215-17 25th Street for $2,370,000.

Climb Real Estate recently released a professionally produced neighborhood guide video about Noe Valley, describing the neighborhood’s character, eateries, nightlife and parks. The real estate agency’s YouTube channel also has neighborhood guides for SOMA, South Beach, The Castro, Hayes Valley, The Dogpatch/Central Waterfront, and Mission Bay.

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RealTech SF 2013 Conference Tickets in High Demand

April 20, 2013

Tickets for the new real estate and technology conference RealTech SF are in high demand, with over 400 real estate professionals expected to attend. The conference is sponsored by transaction management software startup Reesio, and will include speakers from Trulia, Zillow, Realtor.com and more. There will also be a “Startup Alley” showcasing 23 real estate startups and their new products. Climb Top Producer Mark Choey will be speaking on a panel about real estate technology from the broker’s perspective–don’t miss it!

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Climb Real Estate Group Welcomes Sales Associate Sasha Lupercio

April 17, 2013

Sasha Lupercio joins San Francisco-based real estate brokerage Climb Real Estate Group as Sales Associate

San Francisco-based Climb Real Estate Group is pleased to announce their affiliation with Sasha Lupercio, who will join the real estate team as Sales Associate. An accomplished residential real estate agent, Lupercio comes to Climb with over 3 years of sales experience in residential general brokerage.

“I joined Climb Real Estate Group because I wanted to be able to relate to my colleagues, exchange information about experiences within the business, and most importantly, build my business,” Lupercio said.

Lupercio comes from a real estate family. In fact, she comes from a long line of successful Realtors. With real estate in her blood, she is always looking for a great investment whether it’s a condominium, single family home, multi-unit buildings, and new construction projects. She enjoys spending time walking new development sites in order to inform her clients of what is up and coming.

“We are delighted to celebrate Sasha coming to Climb Real Estate Group as a Sales Associate,” said Michelle Balog, Sales Director. “We are pleased to have such a talented and dedicated agent join our growing roster of sales agents.”

“I have done in excess of eight million dollars of transactions with Sasha Lupercio and have found her to be a top-notch professional. Climb is extremely fortunate to benefit from her sales skills, friendly demeanor and in-depth knowledge of interior design,” said Kevin Birmingham, a Broker Associate at Climb. “Sasha is a rising leader for the San Francisco Association of Realtors and is an appointed committee member of the Young Professionals Network.”

Lupercio grew up in Visalia, in California’s Central Valley. After obtaining her real estate license while in high school, Lupercio attended the University of San Francisco to study business entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Lower Pacific Heights.

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Read The April Issue Of Vantage, Climb’s Online Magazine!

April 12, 2013

 

Be sure to check out the latest issue of Vantage, Climb’s monthly magazine.

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Climb Real Estate Group Welcomes Broker Associate Kevin Birmingham

April 10, 2013

Kevin Birmingham joins San Francisco-based real estate brokerage Climb Real Estate Group as Broker Associate

Climb Real Estate Group is pleased to announce our affiliation with Kevin Birmingham, who will join the real estate team as Broker Associate. An accomplished residential real estate agent, Birmingham is consistently ranked as one of the top Realtors in San Francisco by sales volume.

“I coordinated my move to Climb to coincide with the launch of my blog, FrontDoorSF.com, and the formation of the FrontDoor Group,” said Birmingham. “With the technological changes happening in the real estate industry, it was important for me to affiliate with a brokerage that is on the forefront of this exciting new age.”

Birmingham comes to Climb with over 12 years of sales experience in residential general brokerage. He has represented principals in more than $100 million dollars of residential real estate transactions, including single-family homes, condominiums, TICs, and residential investment property, and he is an expert in residential new development sales.

A recognized leader at the San Francisco Association of Realtors, Birmingham serves on both the Standard Forms Committee and the Housing Opportunities Committee. He also sits on the local board of Realtors and is a Director at Large for the California Association of Realtors. Kevin is on the Standard Forms Committee and chairs the Housing Opportunities Committee.

Michelle Balog, Climb’s Sales Director said, “We are excited to have Kevin Birmingham as part of the Climb team. We are extremely fortunate to benefit from his leadership and experience in new construction development, strong neighborhood sales presence, and leadership role at the San Francisco Board of Realtors.”

“I am looking forward to working together with Kevin and the rest of his team to build on the success and achievements at Climb Real Estate Group,” said Marcella Bartolini, a Senior Broker Associate. “We are uniquely positioned in the marketplace. Adding Kevin’s depth of experience makes me confident we will continue to succeed in gaining huge market share for the future.”

Senior Sales Leader Sean Sullivan added, “KB is a local lad in the truest sense of the word. Born and bred in San Francisco, he knows the natives: who they are, where they went to school, where their parents or grandparents are from in Ireland, and most importantly, whose house is coming on the market. Kevin’s developer relationships are strong. He is with them from land acquisition until the last unit is sold. All of this makes him a huge asset to his clients and the Climb team.”

Prior to his real estate career, Birmingham helped manage a multi-million-dollar construction/development firm in San Francisco. He is a native San Franciscan and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Colorado State University.

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Climb Real Estate Group Welcomes Senior Sales Associate Suzy Reily

April 3, 2013

Suzy Reily joins San Francisco-based real estate brokerage Climb Real Estate Group as Senior Sales Associate

San Francisco-based Climb Real Estate Group is pleased to announce their affiliation with Suzy Reily, who will join the real estate team as Senior Sales Associate. An accomplished residential real estate agent, Reily comes to Climb with over 9 years of sales experience in San Francisco.

“I come from a sales and technology background, which is why I decided to make the jump to Climb. Climb integrates both disciplines, and I believe tech is the future of the real estate world,” said Reily. “Additionally, I am passionate about helping to make San Francisco an even more appealing city than it already is. Besides selling homes, which I absolutely love, new construction is a primary focus of mine. Very few women have forged into this field thus far, but I am determined to make a name for myself in the new development side of the real estate world of San Francisco. Both my maternal grandfather and my great aunt were pioneers in development in Silicon Valley, so it must be in my blood.”

“I’m very excited to be working with a top producer like Suzy Reily,” said Sales Director Michelle Balog. “At Climb, we are consistently trying to propel the brand to deliver the buying and selling experiences our clients count on. Suzy’s level of experience increases our reputation in the mind of the consumers and agents alike.”

“Not only does Suzy have a proven track record of success throughout the city, but she is also a passionate, dedicated salesperson who understands the importance of working as a team,” Climb Real Estate Group’s Managing Director Dirk Kinley said in a statement. “I am looking forward to working with her.”

“At Climb, we are creating a dynamic brokerage platform for all real estate agents in San Francisco,” said Mark Choey, Top Producer and co-founder of Climb Real Estate Group. “Suzy Reily signals a fundamental change in the kind of agent that is part of our team. We are excited to have such a seasoned and experienced agent call Climb home.”

Originally from Los Gatos, Reily currently resides in the Dogpatch with her daughter, after previously living in Noe Valley. Her daughter is a student at Live Oak. Suzy holds a degree in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara.

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Climb Real Estate Group Announces Dirk Kinley as Managing Director

March 22, 2013

Climb Real Estate Group announces the addition of Dirk Kinley as Managing Director

Climb Real Estate Group, a full-service general real estate brokerage serving the San Francisco Bay Area, announces the addition of Dirk Kinley as Managing Director. Kinley has been with Climb Real Estate Group since 2010. He has successfully brokered sales in new construction, lofts, condominiums, and high rises in Mission Bay, SOMA, South Beach, Noe Valley, Potrero Hill, Bernal Heights, and Hayes Valley.

According to Kinley, ”As Managing Director, it is important for me that I represent a brand that is professional and has integrity. I’m pleased to play an important part in the evolution of this boutique real estate company into a major innovative force.”

Climb Real Estate Group has a stronghold in the residential sales marketplace and has had a success in both new and established buildings including The Infinity, One Rincon Hill, The Millennium, The Metropolitan, The Watermark, The Brannan, Signature Properties developments of 235 Berry, 255 Berry, and Candlestick Cove, The Arterra, The Hayes, Showplace Square Lofts, 310 Townsend, 650 Delancey Street, 175 Bluxome, 88 Townsend, The ClockTower, 601 4th Street, and 355 Bryant.

“Dirk Kinley is a highly respected, transformational force in San Francisco residential real estate,” said Michelle Balog, Sales Director for Climb Real Estate Group. “We look forward to having him work with buyers and sellers to maintain our leadership role in the San Francisco market.”

Prior to working with Climb Real Estate Group, Kinley was a senior product manager in charge of investment portfolio management software at ConvergEx Group. Before ConvergEx he worked in private equity services with Banc of America Securities and was an equity research associate at Stein Roe & Farnham. Kinley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond, an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management, and a Master of Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in San Carlos, California with his wife and 3 children.

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