Polaris Realty

In one of the most competitive markets in the world, having an experienced and well-connected real estate agent isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Polaris Realty has Insights on demands and trends, access to an exclusive network of top agents, and innovative tools to give clients every advantage brings the freedom and empowerment to sell well. By prioritizing relationships over transactions, Polaris Realty is consistently ranked among the top 10 performing agents in San Francisco. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, we can help you get the most for your investment. WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Ron and the Polaris team were invaluable at helping my family (1) secure the perfect home for our family (we have challenging requirements, especially for San Francisco), and (2) identify a great investment opportunity in it. We toured several homes from May through August of 2020, so it was a challenging time in the mid of COVID-19. A few times after touring, Ron put on a business/MBA hat for us and adv... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Working with Ron Abta both to buy our first condo when we first entered the market, and later to sell it this year (while balancing Shelter In Place requirements with ease and respect for safety and protocol) was a dream experience. His business saavy combined with his deep commitment to his clients makes something that could be stressful (buying a home! Selling a home!) an enjoyable experience. I always... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Ron is hands down the best agent I’ve ever met, and really can’t speak highly enough about him. He’s knowledgable about the market, savvy in negotiations, and he thinks very long term — he doesn’t seek to make a quick buck from clients but instead prioritizing finding the very best situation he can for them so that he can retain them as clients for the long term. As a client, that means our incentives ar... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Ron and his team were extremely diligent in selling our house. They created a top notch design, marketing, and pricing strategy that enables us to sell our house quickly and for a great price. He will be my first call for my next real estate transaction. WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY I can’t recommend Ron highly enough. My fiance and I just bought our first house with Ron and he was invaluable throughout the process. I have to admit, coming into the process we were a bit skeptical of the value (or lack thereof) that some real estate agents add, after having heard stories from friends, but Ron really changed our minds on that point. Every home buyer should have an agent like Ron. He p... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY 5 stars for Ron! super knowledgeable on the market, extremely responsive, and strong communicator. he actually develops an opinion on specific properties based on what you’re looking for, versus other real estate agents who just push property and volume. he stuck w/ me during my year long hunt for the perfect property and was able to help close quickly on a property that balanced all my complex requireme... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY I purchased my first house in SAN Francisco with Ron in 2008. I met Ron two years prior when I had a very limited budget. At that time, and over the years, Ron had patiently taken time with us, showing us a full range of good investment fixers while always being mindful of our constraints and place in life; and how we wanted to eventually live (I was not from SAN Francisco and certainly did not come from... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Thanks to Ron, my husband and I have become a proud house owner a few month ago. It was a pleasure working with him! As someone who does lots of homework and has decent business skills, I have no tolerance for service providers who lack expertise, communication skills, and sound judgment. But alas, so many people are like that unfortunately and it is not easy to find the right one. We are very happy that... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY I now own a piece of San Francisco thanks to Ron Abta! I honestly thought that buying a home in the City would be impossible. Things are so expensive and the market is so competitive. But Ron helped my husband and I navigate the treacherous waters and brought us safely to a beautiful condo in Lower Pac Heights. (And we didn’t even need suitcases of cash!) Ron knows a lot about San Francisco. He’ll provid... WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY Ron is what real estate agents should be — truly works on your behalf and patiently guides you through the entire process knowing when to push and when to just hold your hand. Ron came to me highly recommended by close friends who used Ron himself to close on their own home. Never has a recommendation surpassed expectations by such a large measure. Ron is extremely knowledgeable about the market, financi... For Sale $1,795,000 2256 Bryant Street Unit: 1, San Francisco, CA 94110 4 BEDS 4 BATHS 2,025 Sq.Ft. For Sale $6,495,000 3349 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 8 BEDS 6 BATHS 5,424 Sq.Ft. For Sale $1,670,000 460 29th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 2 BEDS 1 BATH For Sale $5,650,000 1855 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 18 BEDS 10,590 Sq.Ft. For Sale $3,495,000 80 El Verano Way, San Francisco, CA 94127 5 BEDS 4 BATHS 3,396 Sq.Ft. For Sale $4,695,000 111 Montcalm Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 4 BEDS 5 BATHS 3,400 Sq.Ft.

BJ Patnode
5 Star
Ron and his team were great. Ron put a lot of thought into how to make our property the most appealing. He provided a lot of options. Some of his suggestions we were able to complete ourselves, some his staff helped out with and for the staging Ron provided quotes from two different staging companies and allowed us to choose. Ron's team guided us through the each of the steps, always very responsive and so we always knew exactly where we were in the process. We had an offer after being on the market for about a week, and we sold for over asking. Couldn't be happier. Thanks Polaris
Wednesday 4th May 2022

Nina Oestreicher
5 Star
We are so thrilled with our experience with Ron Abta and have worked closely with him as our agent for 3 home purchases in SF. Early on, he promoted a strong sense of trust and really looked out for our best interests as buyers and at a detailed level worked with us to find places that were the best fit for the specific needs of our family. He is also profoundly respectful and kind, an excellent listener and very strong on the follow-through. When it comes to SF real estate he is a top expert and would strongly recommend him if you are buying or selling!
Friday 17th June 2022

Jennifer Broder Allex
5 Star
We had the pleasure of recently working with Ron Abta to sell our San Francisco home.  Below are some of the highlights of our experience: TRUSTWORTHY AND RESPONSIVE: Ron came highly recommended to us by a friend who works in the industry.  Instantly upon meeting Ron, we felt that we would be in good hands.  Because we were moving to Seattle, we quite literally left our home in the hands of Ron and the Polaris team.  Ron's communication made us comfortable and confident throughout the process of renovating and selling our home. CONNECTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ron is clearly very experienced and connected in the San Francisco real estate market.  This helped us navigate the sale during an unpredictable time in the setting of rising interest rates.  He was also able to arrange contractors who turned around an amazing refurb on our home in a short period of time.  Throughout the process he involved us in the decision making, but we really relied on his expertise to guide the decisions. We are only sorry that we can't have Ron here with us in Seattle to purchase our new home.  But thanks to the efforts of the Polaris team, we have a great financial foundation to get started with.
Monday 1st August 2022

Kevin Dill
5 Star
Ron has sold five properties for us and has always done a great job. He is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, hard-working and always with the highest level of integrity. Ron listens to his clients and has a cooperative approach to decision-making. He has an excellent supportive team and I appreciate the fact that his company is local, not one of the national or international brands. With Ron, you are working with the owner of the company. He has our highest recommendation.
Sunday 28th November 2021

Nikki Qi
5 Star
Ron was the Polaris guiding us onto the path to our dream home. We couldn't have done it with Ron. We're so glad that we worked with Ron. First and foremost, Ron makes you feel comfortable and at ease during the entire process. He was there to help us, as a friend, and sometimes he feels like a family member. He's patient and attentive. We were on the market for nearly over a year during these unprecedented times when open houses were not easily accessible. Ron was always patient with every request and every question of numerous (possibly unreasonable or stupid) ones we had. He's very responsive at all hours. Ron has superb communication skills and is great with people. He quickly understands our needs and wants and puts those into descriptions which we could use to filter out houses that aren't great matches. He connects with us and other agents in no time. Ron has an excellent reputation at least in the SF community (we were house hunting only in the SF market) which we benefited tremendously because a good reputation and network helps deals to close. Almost every agent that we met who knew Ron told us how lucky we were. They're absolutely right! We feel so proud to be Ron's clients. Ron's reputation helped us to have a seat at the table, and his negotiation skills helped us to gain an upper hand. :) Ron has a deep understanding of real estate and the economical market. His micro- and macro-economics knowledge and analytical skills safeguarded us from overbidding. This is extremely useful in this supercompetitive market that has been and remains unpredictable. Although we were on the market for over a year, there was no single time that we overbid any house. Ron never pressured us to (against his best interest) and in fact, he even stopped us from overbidding. Ron pays attention to details. He reviews all disclosure documents and closing documents carefully and thoroughly. He visits all houses himself and shares with us his expert review opinions. Ron is focused on getting us the right house. He quickly learned our preferences and needs, and he advises us to focus only on the right ones and pulled us from all the distractions and noises (wrong neighborhood, houses with aesthetic appeals but with red flags, etc.) according to our budget and desired life style. Ron has also built a great team that was professional, patient, and responsive. His team shepherd us through a smooth transition and provided useful information to settle into our new place. It was obvious that his team is happy and loves what they do because Ron loves what he does. His passion and discipline even influence me to become a better professional so that my clients can rely on me the way I relied on Ron. You can't go wrong with working with Ron. Ron's a great person and real estate agent for his integrity, patience, knowledge, and customer service. We're a little sad after the house hunting was over because we could no longer "hang out" with Ron.
Friday 10th December 2021