The Agents of Brown & Co

Meet the Matchmakers

• Tim A. Brown, Broker/Owner

  Tim has been the broker and owner of Brown & Co. Real Estate since its establishment in 1993. He is an exceptionally talented professional who possesses an unusual combination of business experience, creativity and a genuine passion for real estate. Tim attributes his success to going above and beyond the call of duty, consistently striving to improve his business, and to keeping his clients satisfied. He has built Brown & Co. into one of the top Bay Area real estate firms by capitalizing on his native San Francisco roots and his 37 years of experience in sales, development and investing in properties. He led the industry from 2004 – 2009 in TIC production and has consistently been in the top 1% in city wide sales. Well respected among his peers, he was elected to the San Francisco Association of Realtors and was a founding member of the SF Roundtable, which tracks local real estate trends. Tim’s unparalleled professionalism, service, and success have cultivated lasting relationships with all of his clients. As a new client or repeat customer, Tim is always ready to help you with the important decision of selling, buying or investing in San Francisco real estate.

  Direct: 415.594.9220 | email: tim@brownandco-sf.com
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• Mark Brown, Realtor Associate

  Dedication and a determination to get the right deal for his clients are what define Mark as a Realtor. Never afraid to say “no” to a deal that is not right, Mark understands the San Francisco property market from the inside out, owning multi-unit buildings as a landlord and a developer and helping first time buyers get their foot on the ladder. A native Englishman, Mark has owned property in England and San Francisco for over twenty years – call him and get the best deal for you!

  Direct: 415.359.5576 | email: mark@brownandco-sf.com
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• Yani Vargas, Realtor Associate/Office Manager

  Yani’s business and real estate background, not to mention being bilingual, help her serve clients and make transactions at Brown & Co. reach their conclusion smoothly. She has more than seven years of experience in transaction coordination, is a California licensed real estate agent and belongs to the San Francisco Association of Realtors. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and speaks English and Spanish fluently.

  Direct: 415.594.9209 | email: yani@brownandco-sf.com

• Mark Barasch, Broker Associate

  Mark offers over 16 years experience as a broker. Mark has handled a variety of purchases and sale transactions, including: single family homes, tenancies-in-common, condominiums, multi unit buildings, mixed-use properties, owner-user properties and sales of businesses. Negotiating on behalf of his clients is a particular strength. Mark has also worked as a mortgage broker, providing an extra resource to clients who have financial questions regarding their purchase or sale.

  Direct: 415.515.1859 | email: markbarasch@comcast.net

• Pete Brannigan, Realtor Associate

  Fourth generation San Franciscan Pete Brannigan was born and raised in the same Noe Valley home that his father and grandfather owned before him. Pete attended Saint Paul's Grammar School, Saint Ignatius High School, City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University. In addition, Pete has been buying, selling and remodeling San Francisco real estate since 1971,all of which have given him an intimate knowledge of the City. A Noe Valley-based, licensed real estate agent since 1990, Pete joined Brown & Co in 2007 and has been instrumental in opening the new Brown & Co. satellite office at 4156 24th Street in Noe Valley to serve the neighborhood he knows so well. Still residing in Noe Valley, Pete's eclectic interests include gardening, swing dancing and digital photography. He has also served as a part time instructor of horticulture for College of Marin and City College of San Francisco. His professional affiliations include: California Association of Realtors; National Association of Realtors; Bay Counties Real Estate Information Service (formerly MLS); and Residential Builders Association

  Direct: 415.401.9901 | email: pete@petebrannigan.com
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• Zack Brough, Realtor Associate

  Zack is a licensed California Realtor who has sold more than 170 apartment units in the San Francisco/Bay Area since getting his license in 1996. He has helped dozens of these clients reinvest their proceeds into safe income-producing commercial properties throughout California and the U.S. He is a Bay Area native who has lived, managed and sold apartments in San Francisco for almost a decade and a half. Zack understands the complexities of rent control in this city from the inside out. He knows its neighborhoods and he knows its people.

  Direct: 415.336.9225 | email: zackbrough@comcast.net

• Ryan Brown, Realtor Associate

  Local knowledge and transaction experience make Ryan Brown the agent best suited for your real estate needs. A San Francisco native and graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Ryan went on to obtain BA from UC Santa Barbara, where he double majored in Business Economics and International Relations. Ryan has been an integral part of over 700 transactions while being mentored by the sales team of Tim Brown and John Farnham during his time at Brown & Co. As an independent agent, he has totaled more than $4 million in total sales specializing in TIC sales, single family homes, and multi-unit investment/development.

  Direct: 415.722.5620 | email: ryan@brownandco-sf.com

• Anissa S. Burnley, Realtor Associate

  Anissa Burnley was born and raised in the Francisco Bay area. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley and George Washington Law schools. She has studied, lived and worked in the US, Hong Kong and the UK. She is a licensed attorney in the US, UK and the EU. She is a licensed real estate agent in California and a real estate broker in New York. Before joining Brown and Co., she worked as an attorney and in-house counsel for a multinational architecture and engineering company operating internationally. She uses her legal background and her previous work in commercial and residential real estate transactions in Georgia, Washington DC, New York, California and London to tirelessly assist clients at every stage of their real estate transaction. Anissa serves her clients to the best of her ability with a deep-rooted passion for real estate, a genuine concern for her clients needs, combined with excellent taste and product knowledge. She utilizes her broad and diverse range of contacts, her strong business management and negotiation talents, in guiding her clients seamlessly through the real estate process. Anissa enjoys spending time with family, travel, running, cycling, swimming, and the performing arts.

  Direct: 415.290.5886 | email: anissa@brownandco-sf.com

• Elaine “Angel B’’ Carney, Realtor Associate

  With extensive experience in customer support for numerous prestigious corporations -including Earthlink, AT&T, Worldnet, Pixar and Sprint – Angel B now delivers the same high-caliber professional support to her real estate clients. She also knows buildings both inside and out, having founded a plumbing company, Plumb Crazy. And thanks to her days as a math teacher, Angel B is a patient advisor when it comes to the complexities of real estate finance. She is involved in Project Homeless Connect.

  Direct: 415.594.9211 | email: angelb@brownandco-sf.com
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• Susan Doolittle, Realtor Associate

  Direct: 415.305.9000 | email: susandoolittle62@gmail.com

• David Esler, Realtor Associate

  If you’re looking for more than a typical real estate agent, someone who is devoted to developing business relationships and lasting friendships call David. David’s philosophy is to go above and beyond what is necessary for his clients and to continue serving them long after the closing of escrow, from recommending the best contractors to guiding clients through the ins-and-outs of condominium conversion. David has lived in San Francisco since 1990 and been involved in real estate here since 1997.

  Direct: 415.594.9212 | email: dave@brownandco-sf.com
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• Emily Dunn Fowler, Realtor Associate

  As a fifth generation San Franciscan and a proud homeowner, Emily Dunn Fowler has a genuine grasp of the city's unique neighborhoods and what each area has to offer. She is a dedicated realtor who believes that service is a top priority. Whether you are a first time, or experienced buyer or seller, Emily's attention to detail and constant communication ensures a seamless transaction every time. Having sold many condos, homes and tenancy in commons (TIC's) in different neighborhoods from the southern part of the city (the Sunset) to the more northern part of the city (Pacific Heights) and a variety of price ranges, Emily can serve you for all of your real estate needs! Emily attended Saint Ignatius College Preparatory before graduating from Santa Clara University. Upon graduation, she participated in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Birmingham, Alabama. Emily also interned for our local Senator Dianne Feinstein in Washington D.C. Emily's professional career began as a Marketing Manager at Providian Financial and led her into real estate. Community participation is important to Emily and she feels a strong draw towards volunteerism. As a result, she is a member of the Young Professional Advisory Committee for Make-A-Wish Foundation, and a volunteer for Hands on Bay Area. Emily also loves to travel, as she has visited five continents and hopes to visit them all!

  Direct: 415.254.7363 | email: emilydfowler@gmail.com
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• Jesse Fowler, Broker Associate

  San Francisco native Jesse Fowler joined Brown & Company in 2004 and uses his knowledge from experience in investments, remodeling, construction, and property management to help his clients buy and sell homes, condos, TICs, and income property in all San Francisco neighborhoods and in nearby cities. Jesse’s direct number is 415-648-5800. His web site, www.JesseFowler.com, has details of his experience, current property listings, recent sales and useful resources for buyers and sellers

  Direct: 415.648.5800 | email: buyinsf@gmail.com
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• Anthony L. Koutsos, Realtor Associate

  Anthony Koutsos caters to a diverse clientele, from zero-down, first-time home buyers to all-cash developers. He completes as many as 30 transactions every year in San Francisco. He specializes in TIC sales, single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and condominiums.

  Direct: 415.594.9214 | email: anthony.koutsos@gmail.com
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• Jay Lampus, Realtor Associate

  A 20 year Pacific Heights and Russian Hill dweller, I have a passion for San Francisco and all its unique neighborhoods and architecture. Formerly a professor of communication and a technology advertising sales executive, I bring many years of business-to-business and consumer sales to the negotiating table in each transaction. Whether you’re a buyer or seller…the first step is discovering and understanding your goals and objectives, then being sure you’re comfortable with the process. We go from there. “When Fiona and I had decided on the home that we wanted, you were instrumental in devising a strategy that won us the house, as we were in a situation with multiple bidders. The fact that we won without being the high offer made it all the sweeter. I also appreciate the help that you provided on the financing of our home, as my initial choice for a lender was not providing me with the best lending program. Your source was wonderful to work with and was part of why we are in our beautiful home.” George "...a pleasure to work with. We both feel that everything went smoothly and easily…I especially feel that our styles meshed well. I don't like having someone follow me around, be too aggressive, etc. and you were none of those things. It was always relaxing and fun when we looked at places." Lynn "Jay was always available to answer the myriad questions I had as a first time TIC buyer - before AND after the sale. He was very patient, very knowledgeable, and offered great advice on all facets of my first home purchase. A real pleasure to work with!" Wright

  Direct: 415.939.6070 | email: jay_lampus@hotmail.com

• Rob Laub, Realtor Associate

  Passionate about the economics of the built environment, Rob takes pride in his ability to make real estate dreams happen. He applies his strong architectural and city planning background, including a degree from the University of California at Berkeley, to every client’s transaction for their benefit. Whether you are looking to buy or sell San Francisco real estate as a home or investment property in one of the world’s finest cities, you can expect more with a professional approach and personalized guidance. Visit www.roblaub.com or contact him today.

  Direct: 415.594.9225 | email: rob@brownandco-sf.com

• Karen L. Laufer, Broker Associate/GRI

  With more than 30 years of experience - both in sales and as a broker - Karen specializes in residential and income properties and in 1031 (tax deferred) exchanges. Born in Oregon and raised in North California, she is a nature lover with a passion for the art of Japanese flower arranging known as Ikebana. She’s also an avid nature photographer and member of the Photochrome Photography Club and Marin Photography Club.

  Direct: 415.594.9223 | email: freefer@mcn.org

• Charlie Mader, Broker Associate

  I have a very simple business philosophy: I work hard and I am honest. What this means for you is that I will always tell you the truth, I will work hard to effectively market your home; not just plant a sign in the ground and throw a lock box on the door. I will never pressure you to accept a low price just so that I can earn a commission. I am a full time, full service, San Francisco Broker-Agent; legally and ethically bound to higher standard of care than a standard real estate agent. I am a California licensed broker (lic. #01351780) and was raised in Palo Alto where I graduated from Gunn High School. I hold a B.A. from UC Santa Barbara. Before becoming a Realtor in 2001, my career was in accounting; working as a controller for a multi-national jewelry manufacturer. I became a Realtor because I was tired of working with incompetent agents when buying and selling my own properties. I enjoy selling houses and condos throughout the city of San Francisco. I am considered by my peers to be the Diamond Heights Specialist having sold over 40 properties in the neighborhood in the past five years, and I am proud of that. Lately, I've been doing a lot of "Short-Sales" as well.

  Direct: 415.269.3705 | email: charlie@chalesmader.com

• Arevik Makasdjian, Realtor Associate

  Whether you are buying or selling, I will be your loyal partner. I will guide you through this difficult process insuring that your transaction closes smoothly and quickly. I have a passion for providing excellent service to my clients and I can guarantee that you will walk away happy. I hold a degree in Finance and Economics which I have applied extensively in my real estate career.

  Direct: 415.609.0584 | email: arevikhomes@yahoo.com

• Brad O'Connor, Realtor Associate

  Direct: 415.420.3354 | email: brad@petebrannigan.com

• Debbie Pope, Realtor Associate

  San Francisco real estate is Debbie’s home, her work and her portfolio. She lives in San Francisco and has been an active investor in real estate in the city for the past eight years, recently selling one TIC Mission property. She gained extensive experience in West Coast metropolitan real estate while living in Los Angeles, where she was director of the Multiple Listing Service for the Los Angeles Association of Realtors and then the Executive officer for the Malibu Association of Realtors. She’s been in the business for 18 years.

  Direct: 415.594.9221 | email: debbie@brownandco-sf.com

• Laura A. Rogers, Realtor Associate

  Laura joins Brown & Co. with over five years as a licensed real estate agent working exclusively in San Francisco. She has helped clients buy and sell a variety of properties including tenants-in-common units, condominiums, single family homes, multi-unit buildings and commercial properties. Her participation in over 125 transactions has helped her build a diverse experience base and sound industry knowledge. Laura also helps clients renovate investment properties and personal residences by providing design consultations and contractor references. Laura lives in San Francisco and has been a Bay Area resident for the past ten years. She holds a B.A. in Art History from UC Berkeley.

  Direct: 415.990.0221 | email: laura@brownandco-sf.com
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• Will Sprietsma , Realtor Associate

  Will brings a wealth of experience in real estate sales and investment to help his clients realize their dreams. A San Francisco native, Will has owned and developed residential property here since 1984, and offers a strategic perspective on issues unique to this market. Will is a longtime member of Small Property Owners of San Francisco, former board member of Hartford Street Zen Center and Maitri AIDS Hospice, an avid bonsai gardener and former chef’s intern at Chez Panisse.

  Direct: 415.401.9908 | email: will@petebrannigan.com

• Scott Whelan, Broker Associate

  Scott is single-minded in pursuit of his client's interests and is committed to a “service-oriented” approach that has cultivated numerous long-term clients. His unique qualities include his ability to earn trust, proactively avert problems and effectively communicate with his clients; whether a first time buyer, luxury home owner or developer. Clients rely on him for expertise in TIC development & sales, remodeling, property investment as well as his ability to foresee market trends. Scott is a San Francisco property owner and has lived in “The City” since 1991 and been active in real estate since 1994.

  Direct: 415.594.9219 | email: scott@brownandco-sf.com
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• James White, Realtor Associate

  A realtor since 1995, James White has seen every kind of market, and faced every kind of challenge. If you want attention to detail and experience in your Realtor, look no further than James White. He has been in real estate in San Francisco since 1995, representing buyers and sellers of residential property across the City. His goal is to make his client’s real estate transactions as stress free as possible. And talk about service. You simply won’t find anyone more committed to your satisfaction and happiness. He’s even developed an innovative After Sales Service Program, attending to your needs well after close of escrow. James is incredibly patient, and happy to show buyers San Francisco’s many diverse neighborhoods. He knows these neighborhoods like the back of his hand, and can point out the pros and cons of each along the way. And, of course, he’s delighted to help sellers prepare their homes for sale. He has the acumen and savvy to market these homes well—both locally and globally—and bring in the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time. James is also a trained relocation specialist. And the environment, conservation and green products and practices are important to him, especially when it comes to house and home. James is a native Californian, and a resident of San Francisco since 1988. He volunteers regularly for Meals On Wheels and The Food Pantry. He loves hiking, and can introduce you to some excellent nearby trails. Professional Affiliations include: San Francisco Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors

  Direct: 415-308-7323 | email: homejames07@gmail.com

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