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Why Joske

EXPERTISE

Joske Thompson has the experience and resources to find properties that suit your needs. If you are selling, Joske may be able to help you make more on the sale than you could on your own.

CONTACTS

You don't know who's who in the business-but Joske has friends all over the market.

INSIDE SAVVY

Joske is familiar with all the local and current real estate values, taxes, costs and services that could affect your purchase.

NUMBERS

Joske knows the local market and can help you set a fair market price if you're selling, or can advise you on a reasonable price for a given home if you are buying.

EXPERIENCE

Joske has counseled many others like you. He can help you determine how much property you can afford and show you some financing methods.

TIME

Spare yourself hours of research by conferring with Joske-he already knows the answers to many of your questions.

SUPPORT

Purchasing a property can be unbearably stressful. Allow Joske to attend to all the details that may overwhelm you.

SUCCESS

Joske can help you show your property to potential buyers at its best advantage. Joske will advise prospects of all aspects of your home, and protect you from later objections.

RESOURCEFULNESS

Joske can show you a variety of properties suited to your needs, and can also suggest simple changes that could make a home a good choice.

Experienced & Strategic 

Licensed real estate broker since 1983.
Trusted counselor. Skilled negotiator. Expert facilitator.
Joske Thompson

Joske Thompson

Global Real Estate Advisor, CIPS, FIABCI

Get to Know Me

Joske has been a licensed real estate Broker since 1983. His extensive experience in both residential and commercial sales over the last 40 years has made him a coveted real estate resource. His instinctual ability to identify market directions and new market trends within the San Francisco property market was honed in his background when he co-founded the real estate division at an Australian Merchant Bank.
 
His global reach as a Certified International Property Specialist is complemented by local expertise in San Francisco, where he is consistently ranked as a top producing agent and is Chair of the Global Business Council at the San Francisco Association of Realtors®. Facilitating international business development with the most representative organization of the real estate industry in the world, Joske is President of the San Francisco chapter of FIABCI, an elite network represented in 65 countries with members from all professions of the real estate sector.
 
His extensive knowledge of international property and investment practices, paired with his robust worldwide network, affords Joske the competitive edge to deliver successful strategies for his global clientele.
 
Joske works equally well with property sellers and those looking to buy property in San Francisco, primarily because he never loses sight of their goals. He has established a solid reputation for adeptly representing luxury real estate buyers, sellers, and developers from across the globe.
He has sold properties in exclusive territories in San Francisco, Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe.
 
During his time away from the office, Joske enjoys the arts. He has served on the boards of several organizations, including SECA at SFMOMA, SF Art & Film for Teenagers, The Joe Goode Performance Group, and Capp Street Project/California College of the Arts.

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Testimonials

K. Park

K. Park

Very thorough and professional throughout the sale. I was very pleased with the way my home was presented to the public. I am recommending Joske Thompson to other people.
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A. Zagaris

A. Zagaris

Was a pleasure to work with Joske. We found and won the bid on our place surprisingly quickly (by SF standards). Very knowledgeable, responsive, and savvy. Also, a great all-around guy. Would definitely use him again if ever in...
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G. & G. Kritikopoulos

G. & G. Kritikopoulos

Joske Thompson is an honest and honorable Broker. He does a thorough job and makes sure your interests come first. He was able to sell our 13-unit apartment building on Nob Hill, in record time and help us with finding our new ...
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J. Ellin

J. Ellin

Joske was very helpful to us in making a complicated transaction move smoothly and easily. He did all the behind-the-scenes work to prepare, show and sell our property. Also, he was very helpful to resolve landlord, and tenant ...
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Bob T.

Bob T.

Joske is a consummate real estate professional. He represented the seller on a condo we purchased and put up with our incessant questions calmly, let us into the apartment on short notice numerous times patiently, and all the w...
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Dwayne & Karen B.

Dwayne & Karen B.

Joske helped us purchase a condo in SF, he patiently stayed with us for over 1.5 years while we decided what we really wanted. His knowledge of the city is unmatched, and he went the extra mile for us, even picking up a birthda...
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D. Glassman

D. Glassman

Joske helped us sell our family's home in Marin. It was understandably an emotional ordeal and Joske guided us and handled all the details impeccably. In addition, he helped us prepare the house for sale so beautifully that we ...
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Julie V. & Jonathan S.

Julie V. & Jonathan S.

We worked with Joske on more than one transaction and he provided us with the perfect balance of patience, assertiveness, persistence, and advice. Each transaction went smoothly and he was there with us every step of the way. ...
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Brittany H.

Brittany H.

Joske will save you money, time, and anxiety. Real estate in SF is stressful and tricky. I worked with Joske to buy a home in San Francisco. Joske stuck with me while we put in multiple bids and was always kind, patient, and in...
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M. Gallois & A. Baudrimont

M. Gallois & A. Baudrimont

Joske is an outstanding professional and just a great person overall. He has deep expertise in the San Francisco market and has an excellent reputation in the industry, which helped a lot in getting our offer on a house accepte...
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Work With Joske

Joske works equally well with property sellers and those looking to buy property in San Francisco, primarily because he never loses sight of their goals. He has established a solid reputation for adeptly representing luxury real estate buyers, sellers, and developers from across the globe.

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