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Broker Associate, Compass. MBA, former contractor, nearly 600 transactions, ranked among top agents
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San Francisco, Marin & San Mateo real estate since 2003, working with sellers and buyers on luxury, investment and move-up properties. Craig established Proof Real Estate to outperform traditional brand-name real estate agencies. Thanks to his high-energy, creative and results-focused services, sales consistently rank in the top 2% of all San Francisco Realtors®. He has a keen eye for identifying cost-effective improvements that enhance a home’s value. In fact, Craig has successfully remodeled and achieved dramatic returns on many homes – his own and his clients’. And, he has a trusted team to quickly and smoothly make the upgrades. (See case study photos and sales results.) Instead of the standard 4-color brochure, Craig uses sophisticated Web-based marketing campaigns to reach a larger, more targeted audience. For a seller, it adds up to a faster sale and at top dollar. Learn more about the Ackerman approach to selling a home. A home buyer’s advocate

Craig is passionate about making the home buying process less stressful and more enjoyable. He combines his extensive remodeling experience with insights on the Bay Area real estate markets to inform and empower his clients. A skilled negotiator, Craig advocates for buyers, helping them acquire their chosen home at a competitive price. Business achievements

Craig holds an MBA and earned the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. He is also a member of the prestigious Top Agent Network. One of Craig’s specialties is selling homes in trust administration or probate. He is often called on to serve as an expert witness or speak on the topic at bar associations across the Bay Area. Craig spent 13 years in East Asia as sales manager for Milliken & Company. He and his award-winning team worked closely with senior managers at Fortune 500 firms such as 3M, HP and CitiBank.

10/30/2026

1109 Clayton St., Cole Valley

2 BD, 2 BA home with parking and gorgeous views.

Open Houses: Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 1pm.

See you this weekend.

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10/29/2026

Real estate without the crazy, that’s the phrase I keep coming back to, especially when it comes to trust and estate sales.

It takes a different kind of experience to guide a family through selling a property that’s been part of their life for generations. Patience with probate timelines. Honesty with trustees doing their best under pressure. And a track record they can actually trust.

A few numbers behind that: 600+ transactions, 400+ trust and probate cases closed, and a Certified Probate Expert designation that reflects years focused specifically on this kind of work.

But the number that matters most to me is simpler: the families I’ve been able to help feel a little less overwhelmed.

Questions? I’m always happy to help.

10/27/2026

One week until the Conservatorship Intensive.

This training brings together legal practitioners specializing in conservatorship law, offering real insight from attorneys and professionals who work these cases firsthand. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time.

Proud to be a Silver Sponsor.

Friday, November 6, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BASF Offices, 50 Fremont Street, San Francisco

Register at https://portal.sfbar.org/

Questions about trust administration or probate real estate? I am always happy to help.

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10/23/2026

Selling Grandma’s House is written for exactly this, trustees, executors, attorneys, and anyone navigating the sale of a property in a trust or estate.

Download your free copy at ackermanrealty.com.

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10/20/2026

Selling a home in a trust or estate is never just a transaction. It’s clearing out a lifetime of belongings. It’s a trustee trying to do right by everyone involved. It’s the pressure of making the right call when there’s no room for a mistake.

I’ve spent my career in San Francisco real estate since 2003, focused specifically on trust and estate sales. I wrote Selling Grandma’s House to walk you through it: fast, simple, permit-free ways to get a home ready to sell, how to identify the right buyer, and the data behind it so attorneys and trustees can make informed decisions with confidence.

Whether you’re a trustee, executor, beneficiary, or a professional advising one, from attorneys to CPAs to elder care advisors, this is written for you.

Download your free copy at ackermanrealty.com.

Questions about a trust sale? I’m always happy to help.

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10/16/2026

San Francisco Market Recap, September 2026

September confirmed what many of us are already seeing on the ground: San Francisco remains the most competitive market in the region.

Single-family homes sold for a median of $2,050,000, up 17% year over year, with 92% of sales closing above list price. Homes are moving quickly too, averaging just 16 days on the market, down from 23 days a year ago.

Condos also had a strong month. Median price rose 23% to $1,355,500, and 66% of condo sales closed above list, a big jump from last year's figure.

Looking ahead, fall inventory is starting to arrive, new single-family listings rose 62% from August. How quickly buyers absorb that will tell us a lot about where things head into the fourth quarter.

Questions about what this means for your property? I’m always happy to help.

Source: Compass

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10/13/2026

On the Market: North Beach, San Francisco

Expansive 4BD Residence with Private Rooftop Terrace and Guest House

659 Greenwich Street, San Francisco

Set in the heart of North Beach, ~5,133 SF. property offers a 3,603 SF. 4 BD main residence, a separate two-level guest house, a private rooftop terrace with a wet bar, and a large garage.

The primary suite includes its own office, walk-in closet, and a sitting area with Golden Gate Bridge views. The main living level opens the living room to the kitchen and dining area, with skylights bringing in natural light throughout. The guest house adds its own kitchen, 2 BD and a full bath, with a lower-level studio for added flexibility.

Steps from Washington Square, Coit Tower, and the cafes and shops that make North Beach North Beach.

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Craig Ackerman, MBA
Broker Associate, Compass | DRE 01358899
600+ Successful Sales

10/09/2026

Proud Silver Sponsor

Honored to support this year’s Conservatorship Intensive, presented by The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Litigation Subsection.
This full day training brings together sitting and retired judges and legal practitioners who specialize in conservatorship law, sharing real guidance for the attorneys and professionals who work with these families every day.

Trust and estate matters involve some of the most sensitive decisions a family will ever face. Supporting the professionals who guide them through it well is something I take seriously.

Register at https://portal.sfbar.org/

Craig Ackerman, MBA
Broker Associate, Compass | DRE 01358899
600+ Successful Sales

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10/06/2026

Compass Concierge covers the cost of prepping a property for sale, staging, painting, repairs, and more, with no upfront cost to you. If you're weighing updates before listing, this is worth knowing about.

More information here, https://ackermanrealty.com/services/.

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Craig Ackerman
Broker Associate, Compass | DRE #01358899

*Shared via Compass Concierge (Instagram)

10/02/2026

Just listed in Berkeley: a turnkey fourplex at 1900 Woolsey, directly across from Ashby BART station. (Fully occupied)

4 units: 1 BD; 1BA each. Three of the units have been updated with hardwood floors. Fully leased with professional management already in place, a straightforward, income-ready property from day one.

Listed at $1,900,000

Questions? I'm always happy to help.

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Craig Ackerman | Ackerman Realty Group
MBA, 600+ Successful Sales
Broker Associate, Compass | DRE 01358899

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891 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA
94109

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https://www.ackermanrealty.com/

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