About

We're Experienced.

We're in the top 1% of agents in SF & the country as well as the Top Agent Network.  We have over 35 years of combined experience in San Francisco real estate. During that time, we've helped clients through the best of markets and the worst.  We utilize our expertise and market savvy to find opportunities for our clients. We're experts in increasing home values, preparing properties for the market, problem solving, and negotiating.  We make the selling and buying process as smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible.

We're a Team.

At least one of us is always available to speak with clients and ensure their success. We're a dynamic team from different backgrounds with unique strengths.  Our clients receive a greater amount of expertise, attention, and care. We pride ourselves on adding value for our clients, offering world-class service, and achieving top-notch results.

We're Advisors & Advocates.

We know that buying and selling real estate is often about long-term financial planning and wealth management.  We invest our time in our client relationships and take a holistic approach with advising. Whether it’s a $1,000,000 purchase or a $10,000,000 sale, we help buyers and sellers understand the complex aspects of the transaction and share our expertise so that they can make well-informed decisions.  We’re honest and direct.

We Know SF.

As natives and long-time residents of San Francisco, we provide our clients with an incredible amount of local knowledge and an extensive network of resources.  We live in the communities where we work and truly love this city. That’s why we’re great at educating buyers about neighborhoods and their micro-markets along with strategically marketing and selling our listings.  Our success stories and sales records in many neighborhoods and buildings speak for themselves.

We Love What We Do.

We genuinely care about our clients and work tirelessly to get them the best results.  We enjoy working with everyone from long-time homeowners to discerning luxury buyers to those making their first purchases or sales.  Our hands-on preparation of properties, marketing, and commitment to each of our clients is second to none. We believe we're the best at transforming properties for sellers and maximizing value for them.  We love guiding buyers through the process and assisting them in achieving their real estate goals. We’re passionate about our work and helping our clients.





Our Team


Eva Stoyanov

Broker Associate

Eva is a real estate broker who has achieved a reputation for providing amazing outcomes for her clients since 2003.  She is recognized for her integrity, knowledge, professionalism, marketing acumen, great sense of humor, and strong negotiating skills.  She is a marketing pro with expertise in photography, graphic design, and remodeling. Eva lives for the rush and excitement she gets when solving clients’ problems and exceeding their expectations.  She spends significant time with sellers, listening, learning about their goals, and implementing a timeline that meets their specific needs.

Having grown up in San Francisco and raising her two boys here, Eva has extensive knowledge of the city’s neighborhoods and schools.  Her warmth and can-do attitude will impress you, as well as her extensive knowledge in the sales of single-family homes, condos, TICs, multi-unit buildings, and tenant-occupied properties.  She is focused and always forward-thinking, with her finger on the pulse of new technology, interior design trends, and the current real estate market.

​​​​​​​Eva truly enjoys helping clients realize their goals.  Her passion is delivering on her promises and building long-lasting relationships.

James Shinbori

Realtor®

James is unlike any real estate agent you've met.  He's a fifth generation San Franciscan with a wealth of knowledge of the city, deep understanding of local real estate and invaluable connections.  His love and expertise of San Francisco is evident and undeniable. Having lived in the city for over 30 years, James enjoys providing his insight into San Francisco's unique homes, special architecture, and charming neighborhoods.  His vast network of contacts and resources makes him an asset to any client.

James is passionate about helping people.  He loves working with clients from all over the country and world, sharing his knowledge of the market with them, and being their real estate advisor.  James has a different approach than most real estate agents. He supports clients taking their time and really listens to them to understand how to help accomplish their real estate goals.  He's passionate about creating value whether it's through getting deeply analytical, transforming listings, finding off-market opportunities, or negotiating wins for them. Above all else, James really cares about clients and their happiness.

​​​​​​​James grew up in Potrero Hill and attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA. James pursued a career in real estate at a much younger age than most realtors.  He got his real estate license while in college in 2003. He's been managing a portfolio of properties for a couple of decades.  James enjoys competitive sports, exploring new countries, supporting local organizations, San Francisco's diverse food scene, and sharing his passion for the city with others.

(415) 359-6582

kasia@thesfteam.com

CA DRE# 02151985

Kasia Meron

Realtor®

Having lived in San Francisco for decades and raised her kids here, Kasia has an intimate knowledge of San Francisco's landscapes and neighborhoods.

Born in Poland, Kasia can empathize with challenges most people face when moving between cities, states, and abroad. She enjoys helping people transition to new environments and sharing the lesser-known local wonders of the city.

Consistently exceeding the expectations of real estate agent services, Kasia pays close attention to local analytics and market changes when guiding clients through the process of purchasing or selling real estate. She excels at managing the necessary prepwork for the best market presentation and she is a skilled negotiator and has a knack for finding the perfect property for her clients. 

Teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to listen to people in order to meet their needs are some of the skills she refined along the way and will continue to leverage as an agent. 

Before her real estate career, Kasia developed a commitment to excellence, working as an award winning costume designer in Poland’s film industry. She brings her creativity and attention to detail to her work as a real estate agent. She is fluent in Polish and can also communicate in Russian, which makes her a valuable asset to clients who are multilingual.

Her positive outlook is contagious and she cares deeply about her clients. With a large network of friends and colleagues, both near and afar, she excels as a connector.

Kasia is a proud board member of a musical theatre program for city teens, and her husband, Adam, is a talented street photographer.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, attending local theater productions, and hosting dinners for friends at her home in the Mission district.

(415) 793-6698

Lee@LeeBender.com

CA DRE# 00644922

Lee Bender, PhD

Broker, CRS, Realtor®

Since 1979, Lee Bender has represented hundreds of buyers and sellers. She has always been an innovator in her fields of interest: she was the first woman and the youngest person to complete her doctorate in the psychology department at the University of Alabama. During her 12 years as a full-time professor at the University of San Francisco, she originated the still-ongoing work/study course for students wanting to get volunteer experience in community placements. She was also one of a small group of women who successfully challenged the all-men's rowing clubs in SF to gain entrance for women.

Work With Us

We have over 35 years of combined experience in San Francisco real estate.  With both of us working for our clients, they receive twice the amount of expertise, attention, and care.  We make the selling and buying process as smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible.  We genuinely care about our clients and work tirelessly to get them the best results.  Contact us to ask any questions and get started.

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