Evan Kishineff of CENTURY 21 Epic

We are so glad to have found Evan Kishineff and truly feel we wouldn't have ended up in such a perfect house if it hadn't been for his help. Evan's what you might call a triple threat - he's got tons of knowledge, an honest and approachable personality, and fantastic instincts for the market. As we shopped and narrowed in on finally buying a place, we were amazed at how accurately Evan understood what we were looking for. He was able to lay out all the pros and cons and other considerations when it came to finally putting in an offer. I'm excited to say that we're now unpacking boxes in our dream home. I would 100%, absolutely, recommend Evan to anyone looking for an agent!

As executor of my parents' estate, it became my task to sell the family homestead. I was worried about selling during a pandemic, as well as juggling the jobs of keeping my siblings 'in the loop' while paying attention to their varied and sometimes conflicting ideas about how things should be done, while also having sole responsibility for all decisions. There were so many decisions to make as the property was large and the house older with plenty of deferred maintenance. The best decision I made was to hire Evan Kishineff. He was recommended by one of the top real estate appraisers in the county. I interviewed two other realtors who had glowing recommendations, and have no doubt they each would have done a great job. But Evan was the one who I felt would be the best fit for me as far as communication style. He has a knack for listening and actually hearing what you say, responding with well-considered information (either on-the-spot or after doing research if needed), and then stepping back to allow me my decision process. He is very approachable and reachable. I could call or email or text at any time and he always responded promptly, even if to let me know that he was busy at the moment but would get back to me by a certain time. He always did what he said he would do, by or before the promised time. The fact that Evan has extensive experience with city planning, permits, and zoning was really a plus for me. He also has a great group of people and companies he works with that made the whole experience go so smoothly and as close to painlessly as possible (inspectors, cleaners, haulers, the incredible stager, and the amazing photographer). There were so many times, just after meeting with Evan via phone or Zoom or in person (behind masks and socially distant), that my husband and I would look at each other and say "We are so lucky to have found Evan! There's no way we could have navigated this on our own." It's astounding how much there is to do and know while selling a house. He did so much and made it look so easy. He even did a huge amount of grunt work with us (pulling nails, patching nailholes, helping us haul more than 60 years' worth of accumulated stuff out of the house). Then, he was so sweet and understanding when I burst into tears as the last load of stuff was hauled away. Oh yes, about navigating family dynamics… Evan even managed to be supportive amidst the turmoil while remaining neutral and unentangled in the drama. I can't imagine a better person to have helped us not only sell the house, but also to walk us through the complex maze that goes with it.

Evan Kishineff guided us through a very competitive market, several offers, and successfully buying during a stressful pandemic. While Evan is polite, professional, and communicates effectively and extremely well, what we found crucial in successfully purchasing a home is his comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the Sonoma and Napa County markets. Had we went with a few of his offer recommendations, we would have purchased sooner. However, Evan offered what we were comfortable with offering and ultimately we purchased the house we wanted. We subsequently found out (this review is a bit late) that he was spot on with every recommendation! Evan's financial savvy and negotiating skills are invaluable. He is a pleasure to work with, respected by peers, and the one you want negotiating on your behalf. We strongly recommend Evan Kishineff and hope to work with him again in the future.

I had met Evan years earlier at an open house when I first thought about buying a house, but couldn't yet afford it. When I was finally ready to take the plunge I contacted him again, and he walked me through the whole process. Evan was responsive at all times, and he gave me solid advice that got me the house I wanted at a fair price in just a couple months.

We met Evan Kishineff several years ago at an open house he was hosting. Since that time he has kept in touch with us, letting us know about properties we might be interested in. He has assisted us with both the purchase and sale of a property. Both of these transactions were conducted long distance as we don't live Sonoma County. Evan was always available to answer any questions we had, whether by phone, text or email. He was professional, personable and a pleasure to work with. We will continue to work with Evan and recommend him highly!

We were very pleased to purchase a house in Napa using Evan Kishineff