Prism Group

" Working with dpaul's team was a dream! We were lucky enough to work with them twice. First when buying our home, and then again when we had to unexpectedly sell a few years later. We were first-time buyers, and they provided so much insight into the process, especially helping us navigate a purchase in an unincorporated community, so that we knew exactly what we were getting into.⁠ .⁠ When it was time to sell, they helped us navigate the process from 2,000 miles away, and the entire time we knew we were in great hands. They have such a strong network — from stagers, to painters, to mortgage brokers, I can’t stress enough how important it is to work with a great team when buying or selling. They even went the extra mile, helping us find a Realtor® referral in the new state we moved to, and she was fabulous, too! They helped turn an unexpected moment in our lives into a process that was manageable. — Tim & Erin⁠"

" Trudi Michael Is My New BFF! You know when you cross paths with someone that is meant to be in your life? Well, I had the good fortune to meet Trudi Michael at an open house in the Bayview in San Francisco on March 19, 2022. It was here where I felt an immediate sisterhood with this woman that literally embraced me during a time of despair. I was a lifelong renter in SF and had just learned that my building was going to be sold. Trudi helped me through many challenges I faced as a first-time home buyer, with a priority to stay in SF as a native of this beautiful city. Not only did Trudi school me on the real estate market and its pros/cons, but she also supported my learning about what I wanted in a place to call my own. Thanks to Trudi’s professional guidance, I now find myself still living in the city by the bay in a lovely place that I proudly call my home. — Betty"

" dpaul and Trudi are a fantastic, experienced team. They know the market, the city, and took the time to get to know us, too. When things were tense, they were responsive but calm — exactly what we needed. When touring houses they spotted both opportunities, and things to be wary of. They made sure we knew what we were looking at, and never played salesperson or tried to urge us towards hasty decisions. I would definitely recommend them to anybody. In this fast-paced market, having experts on your side is essential. — Geoff & Pita"

" We would highly recommend them! As first time buyers, we needed considerable help and support making our first big purchase. dpaul was great in answering all of our beginner questions and had some expert insights about neighborhoods and prices we would never have had on our own. In particular, he stayed flexible and patient as we went on a long search with changing priorities as we got to know more about the market and our own preferences. The result was a great family home in a neighborhood we love that we will get pleasure from for years to come. We would highly recommend them to others taking the plunge in the Bay Area! — Al & Morgan "

" I never would have found my home without them. dpaul and Trudi were instrumental in helping me find my San Francisco dream home! Prior to being introduced to them, I was working with another realtor and I wasn't seeing what I wanted or feeling prioritized as a client. As soon as I made the switch to dpaul and Trudi, I saw properties that had all that I was looking for and more. I never would have found my home without them. Not only did I land my home in a great location and at a great price, but I was also able to get everything I was looking for on my wishlist. dpaul and Trudi are knowledgeable about the competitive San Francisco housing market and will help you understand the city's history and neighborhoods. Their listening, empathy, patience, and persistence made all the difference in my home search. — Efia"

"dpaul is your ideal San Francisco real estate agent: a seasoned, deeply experienced industry hand with an infectious passion for all things San Francisco. Working with dpaul in buying our first home was such a breeze: we found him to be both very easy to work with and incredibly knowledgeable in helping us navigate the home buying process. dpaul's experience proved invaluable when comparing notes on homes reviewing disclosures and ultimately putting together offers. He's been doing this for some time and it clearly shows — in fact in the dozens of open houses we attended during our search many (if not most) agents knew him personally. We had a tight close-of-escrow timeline on our home but dpaul's efficiency and clear communication made smooth sailing of this too. We'd recommend dpaul in a heartbeat.” — Samihan & Khevna

“If you have an opportunity to work with Trudi — take it! She is hands down one of the most professional, organized and thorough people I know. When you hear the word ‘proactive,’ it defines Trudi. In addition to being responsive and conscientious of your every need, she also has exceptional style and taste. Her years of experience in the interiors industry means she sees the possibilities in a property that others might not. I unequivocally stand behind her. — Carla"

“Trudi and dpaul helped us purchase our first home and we couldn’t imagine doing it without their support. We had a lot of newbie questions during the process and they always responded with care and patience. They pushed us to think beyond what met the eye and it always felt like they had our best interest in mind. It doesn’t hurt that they have great senses of humor (which you need in this market!). We would be thrilled to work with them again in the future.” — David & Alice

“I met Trudi by pure chance, and I would say it was a lucky one. At that time, I was planning to buy a house in San Francisco, but since I was living in San Jose, I didn't have much experience with SF neighborhoods and areas. So I started touring open houses to get more ideas — and with that, I got to know Trudi. After a couple of months — when I decided to start actively looking for a house — I called her and the journey began. Throughout the process, Trudi was very knowledgeable. She was remarkable with her professionalism, kindness, and attention. She always tried to provide information from different perspectives. Around that time, the market was very hot with quite low inventory while mortgage interest rates were rising steadily. The situation was frustrating, but through her connections, Trudi managed to offer up different mortgage alternatives, which made the buying process easier. I can't thank her enough for what she did and for what she continues to do — even after buying the house. This is my first time working with her team, but I don't think it will be the last. — Monaem"

“To succeed in buying a home in San Francisco, you need someone with experience to help you navigate the market and the neighborhoods. dpaul's experience, insight, and thorough knowledge of home construction and the local market were priceless in helping us make decisions and eventually buy a home in one of the country's most challenging real estate markets. Throughout the negotiations and closing, dpaul quickly handled any issues that may have arisen. If the time ever comes when I will be looking for a new home or know of someone looking for a new home, there isn't any question on who I will reach out to for help.” — Carolyn & Derk"

“I've used Compass and dpaul's services for now two transactions over the last 24 months and continue to be blown away by the level of customer service support and knowledge he and his team provide. I will continue to trust all of my real estate needs with dpaul and highly recommend.” — Kevin

“dpaul was a terrific agent from start to finish! Being a first time home buyer I was a little intimidated at first. dpaul helped make the process simple and all my questions were answered efficiently. Through the ups and downs of competitive offers twist and turns with the mortgage and closing process dpaul kept things moving forward professionally until I landed a place that checked all the boxes within budget. I am very happy with my first home and quite pleased with the service. I definitely recommend Dpaul to anyone looking to buy and hope to continue working with him for my future SF real estate needs. — Cameron"

“dpaul is, in every sense of the word, an expert real estate agent.— Brett & Jessie"

"dpaul is an excellent realtor. We appreciated his honesty, his commitment to getting us the best deal for our property, and his work ethic. No one will work harder for you than dpaul. dpaul is meticulous with great attention detail. When you work with dpaul, you only work with dpaul, not an assistant or colleague. We can't say enough about dpaul's expertise and understanding of the San Francisco real estate market. If you want your home sold quickly and for a good price, give dpaul brown your listing!" — Brett & Elan

"We found DPaul to be very personable, thorough, and responsive. He always answered his phone, texts, and emails within 24 hours if not sooner. He is very knowledgeable on houses and the housing market. He knew if they were a flip and if it was done well or not. We felt confident when doing walk throughs with him as he’d point out areas of concern and options on how we could fix them if we decided it was our dream home. He proofread our offer letter and helped guide us as we moved through the home buying process." - K&G

“dpaul pulled double duty for us helping us sell our condo and buy a house. He guided us through every step of the process answered countless questions and was always there when we needed him. He even us hooked us with a great lender who was able to get us the loan we needed. He helped us keep our eyes on the prize when we got discouraged and ultimately helped us land our dream home. Reach out to him and you could end up in a dream home of your own! — Ross & Felicia "

“Put simply: I give dpaul our strongest recommendation. You won’t find a better realtor.— Joel & Lindsay"

"dpaul has been an amazing realtor, upbeat, patient, accommodating and always a professional. Despite the fact that we were out of town buyers, he never hesitated to show us new neighbourhoods and educate us about the city, it's history and the pros and cons of our potential choices. He helped us over years to visit places to find the exact property that suited us in San Francisco." — Stephen & Laurent

“dpaul is professional through every step of the real estate adventure. He combines the right amount of patience and tenaciousness to make you comfortable and confident to know he's absolutely working in your best interests. Buying a home on a budget in San Francisco is no easy challenge, especially when you have a list of particulars in mind (and who doesn't). In dpaul I had an agent with an expansive knowledge of the City and a keen ability to help me navigate the best way to get offer accepted. Without hesitation I'll be recommending dpaul to my friends and colleagues.” — Daniel

"We worked with dpaul to purchase a home in the Castro district of San Francisco in 2013, and then worked with him again to sell that same home in 2017. In short, I can't say enough good things about dpaul -- we couldn't have asked for a better realtor on either the buying or selling side. When we were buyers, it was our first home purchase. He worked patiently to figure out exactly what we wanted and to help us understand the ins and outs of getting an offer accepted in San Francisco. He even worked with us during his vacation to put together an offer (which was the one that was ultimately accepted). In selling our house, he was incredibly savvy about pricing and making counter offers. Our house ended up going for 27% over asking, and 40% over what we paid for it 4 years prior. Put simply: I give dpaul our strongest recommendation. You won't find a better realtor." — Joel & Lindsay"

“If you have an opportunity to work with Trudi — take it!”— Carla"

Working with dpaul was wonderful! His deep knowledge of Bay Area homes and neighborhoods really helped us narrow our search. He asked good questions to help us identify our top priorities and helped us navigate the tricky San Francisco real estate market as first-time buyers. He met us on walkthroughs and helped us pinpoint what we liked in certain neighborhoods and homes, then helped us find more options that fit our budget and criteria. We were so grateful for his expertise and when we found our top contender our offer was accepted! He supported us as we moved through the closing process, and we were confident in our next steps. We're now renovating our home and can't wait to have dpaul over to see our progress! Our little family will be forever grateful for the care he took with us to ensure we would have a home to make memories in for years to come. We would work with dpaul for any real estate needs in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.” — Tim & Erin

"dpaul will work at your pace, be it fast one week, slow another or anything in between. He's really accommodating to the needs of his clients and understands the real estate market thoroughly. You can't go wrong with this guy." - AL

"dpaul came highly recommended from a neighbor of mine when we were going to be selling our property. All honesty, the property was in bad bad shape from years of neglect and lack of maintenance. Well, once we called dpaul he came out and met with us and told us how it was going to go and made some great suggestions and honestly, I was exhausted from cleaning the place out and didn't want to do anymore and this is where dpaul came in big time because he is heavily connected! He took care of everything! including getting someone in to clean out our backyard and a bunch of other things. He took the extra stress away from us and dealt with it and that to me makes a HUGE difference because he's not all talk, he will go the extra mile for you. He is an AMAZING person to work with and he cares about San Francisco and it's neighborhoods and the history. And me being a 5th generation San Franciscan that meant allot to my family and I. I normally don't have good things to say about realtors, I normally put them in with lawyers, car salesmen and metermaids but I cant even comprehend putting dpaul there. If you are looking to buy or sell a house dpaul is your man. He got us almost $500k OVER asking. Very nice, humble, funny yet extremely professional and I respect that of him. Check him out, you truly wont regret it. He's an amazing human being and is great at what he does. If you like someone who will be straight and to the point with you and not bullshit you, he's your guy. Wish I could give him 20 stars lol." - Daniel"

“He took care of everything, including getting someone in to clean out our backyard and a bunch of other things. He took the extra stress away from us.”— Daniel"

"dpaul helped us with the purchase of our first home about a year and a half ago. It was truly a fantastic experience. dpaul combines a deep knowledge of SF neighborhoods, an excellent ability to understand the individual needs of his clients, and a willingness to help first-time homebuyers through a very complicated process.” "We're extremely happy in our home, due in a large part to dpaul's efforts. I'd recommend dpaul to anyone looking to buy in SF's complicated market. - JB

"dpaul came recommended to us from mutual friends. From the first telephone call with dpaul we felt we had someone who both listened to us as well as was willing to share his expertise in all the neighborhoods that make up San Francisco. Our first meeting was accompanying dpaul on the Tuesday Brokers tour that gave us exposure to many of the cities neighborhoods. This was critical to confirm that our first, and only choice, was in the Russian Hill / Telegraph Hill / North Beach area. From that time own we kept a narrow focus on that region. dpaul shared his realtor tools access with us as we are pretty hands on with searching out potential homes. But he was always back to us right away whenever anything hit the available list (and we all know how infrequent that can be). After avoiding several places that were 'good, but not quite it' we finally found that one that we would fight for. We had a very tight viewing period and bids were required after only one week. We spent several hours with dpaul reviewing our bid strategy and taking his recommendations that not only was money of the essence, but so was time. Following his lead we put in an offer, over asking of course, but with a 10 day closing. That sealed the deal! Within hours we were under firm contract and after 10 days our dream condo was ours! dpaul is professional, friendly, and is (literally) a walking encyclopedia of all things San Francisco. I would not hesitate for a minute to recommend him to anyone searching for the 'right' home. - N&S"

"I was introduced to dpaul from a mutual friend who took my description of what I was looking for in a realtor and matched it to a tee. dpaul is creative, detail-oriented, market savvy, resourceful, connected, and a good and diplomatic listener. He and the team he assembled to help me fine tune, stage, market, and sell my home were each wonderful and I'm thrilled with the outcome. He understood the dynamics of my in-flight transaction, good communication, and mutual understanding, and helped me with a good mix of patience, motivation, support, perseverance, humor, and professionalism that helped me yield a good outcome. I highly recommend him. My only regret is leaving my home in the Mission. It was a gem! - KH"

"dpaul is, in every sense of the word, an expert real estate agent. He just helped us close on our first ever home...in the incredibly tough San Francisco market, no less. On top of that, we purchased a probate property - which includes navigating byzantine state laws. dpaul approached our unique purchase requirements with extensive, well researched knowledge, incredible attention to detail and most importantly - patience. Many of the people and agencies we dealt with made mistakes along the way, but dpaul was flawless. It was a massive relief to trust that he always put our interests first and foremost. It doesn't hurt that dpaul has great taste in design and home improvement, as well. He has very recommendable contacts in the mortgage industry, home inspectors, contractors, and more. He's almost a one stop shop for every facet of real estate! I wholeheartedly recommend dpaul for your next real estate transaction. He will make a complicated and often difficult process enjoyable. - B&J"

"dpaul helped us with the purchase of our first home and I can't say enough great things about him! My partner and I first came to him with zero knowledge (really less than zero knowledge) about purchasing a home and he walked us through the process from start to finish. He is meticulous, responsive, and tireless in his efforts in trying to find us a home, which in this market on our budget, was no easy task! Not only did he provide great service, but he has a group of folks that he works with regularly and is able to offer recommendations for a mortgage broker or whatever you need. The beauty is that because of these wonderful relationships that he has built, much of the hassle and pain is taken off your shoulders and placed on his. Good for you, maybe not so much for him! The true testament to dpaul may be summed up when our escrow agent commented, "you two seem so relaxed and calm, most people I see are anxious and nervous when they come to sign their loan documents." We all attribute this to the work of dpaul and his power team who prepared us every step of the way! Did I mention that he is super tech savvy too? The only time we had to physically go anywhere and sign a document, was the day we signed our loan documents. So if you're busy or have a job (FYI - kind of a requirement for buying a home), if you're a seasoned homebuyer or a clueless newbie like us, dpaul is the perfect agent. - AM"

"dpaul’s work ethic is superb, and his attention to detail and follow up is outstanding. Life gets so busy, particularly when you’re buying or selling a property, being able to rely on your agent to gently remind you when you forget, nudge you when you need it and keep you pointed in the right direction to efficiently and successfully navigate through the details, while having fun in the process, is a real gift. dpaul knows the devil’s in the details and goes out of his way to anticipate and make sure all the details are addressed, so you don’t have to. And dpaul truly loves San Francisco. His unique knowledge of the city’s history and neighborhoods is fantastic and a huge, huge bonus. Whether you’re new to the city, or a veteran thinking about branching out to a new neighborhood, dpaul will help you consider things you never thought of (but should) and focus on the things that really matter most as you think about buying a new property or positioning an existing property for sale. High energy but patient, tenacious with a great sense of humor, and as down-to-earth and trustworthy as they come, I would recommend dpaul to anyone looking to buy or sell their home in San Francisco. - CS"

“I was truly impressed by his work. I regard him as an extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and skilled. He drives success by listening to his clients. He's a hybrid-thinker, balancing empathy and creativity, collaboration and highly developed analytical skills. He takes ownership of problems and works aggressively and methodically to deliver optimal solutions. He's extremely organized, always available to answer questions, and in a deadline-crazy world, he always hits his mark. - JR"

"dpaul has a keen eye for detail, is a highly effective communicator, and his follow through is consistent and reliable. - BW"

"He is bright, creative, articulate, and lives his life from a basis of integrity. His focus and drive combine with his creative and tactical execution skills to make him a formidable and effective achiever. You can count on him to say clearly what he will do, and then do exactly what he says. He gets the job done, and done well. - GH"

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with dpaul. He has invaluable enthusiasm, vision and focus. dpaul is one of those unique people who is both creative and strategic. - AW"