Sandra Nakama, Real Estate Agent

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★★★★★
"Sandra Nakama was amazing to work with in the sale of our home, and honestly, exceeded our expectations. She had a clear strategy, advising us on what improvements would maximize overall value, and coordinated all the preparation for sale. She was professional, patient, and astute to our preferences and needs. We were well advised by her on renovating, marketing, and negotiating strategies. We had multiple bids above the asking price and minimal stress. We would confidently recommend Sandra for anyone looking to sell their home. We will use her services again in the future."
--Hiroko

★★★★★
"Sandra was great to work with, super patient and low pressure. I was looking to upgrade, selling the house I was living in and buying a new bigger one. I was on a strict budget that put me on the lower end of the competitive San Francisco real estate market. Somehow she helped me find a house in my preferred neighborhood and negotiate out a contract that protected me and kept me in budget. After getting into contract on the new home, she was able to sell my current home at above asking price. We are very happy with our purchase and highly recommend Sandra."
--Faisa

★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience working with Sandra. She guided us through every step, from exploring different neighborhoods and visiting countless open houses to digging up all the little details we needed to make the right decision. She was patient, thoughtful, and always honest with her advice. We were able to find and close on our home in San Francisco in just a couple of months, which still feels like a miracle given how competitive it is here. Sandra even negotiated our final price down by $25K—a huge win for us. She stayed calm and kind even when I got a bit intense, jumping between options and changing my mind (sorry, Sandra). She truly cared about helping us find the right place, not just any place. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a home. She made what could’ve been a stressful process feel doable and even enjoyable."
-- Pablo

★★★★★
"As first-time homeowners, Sandra was instrumental in helping us purchase our home in San Francisco. She helped us navigate an extremely competitive market for buyers, multiple offers, and low inventory. But, in less than three months, the entire process of looking at homes to closing escrow was complete. Sandra was also able to get our offer accepted almost $100,000 below the asking price. She is a professional, very responsive, hard-working woman who always answered all our questions and was available 24/7. She kept us in the loop every step of the way, which made the process very easy. I would definitely recommend Sandra and will happily work with her again in the future."
--Teresa

★★★★★
""I had the opportunity to work with Sandra at Adobe. She is an excellent communicator, smart and passionate about her work. As a real estate professional, Sandra has a keen eye for finding luxury homes that are a great value. Sandra was instrumental in helping me find the last home I purchased. I highly recommend Sandra; she really knows the market."
--Jennifer

Specialties

Listing Agent, Buyer's Agent, Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes

Education

B.A. Communications, University of California, Santa Barbara

About Sandra

Sandra Nakama is a San Francisco realtor known for her deep knowledge of the city’s hyper-local neighborhoods, strong negotiation skills, and data-driven approach to positioning and marketing homes. She specializes in helping homeowners prepare for their next move, whether selling a longtime property, transitioning to a “forever” home, relocating to the Bay Area, or managing a sale from out of the area or abroad. She also works with first-time buyers navigating San Francisco’s highly competitive housing market.

At the center of Sandra’s work is a focus on the client experience. She guides her clients from start to finish with care and clear communication, ensuring they feel informed throughout the process. Known for her calm, steady approach, Sandra helps simplify complex transactions while advocating strongly for her clients’ interests.

Before real estate, Sandra spent more than 10 years in corporate communications at Adobe, leading global campaigns and securing thousands of media placements. Her work included partnerships with MLB.com, the Golden State Warriors, and major studios such as FOX and Disney. She brings that same expertise in positioning, marketing, and strategic communication to every transaction.

Having lived in San Francisco for over 20 years, Sandra’s connection to the city extends beyond real estate through her involvement in local schools, youth athletics, and community organizations, including Clarendon Alternative Elementary School, Presidio Middle School, Boy Scouts of America Troop 58 in Japantown, San Francisco Little League, San Francisco Youth Baseball League, and the Okinawan Association of Northern California.