About Us.
Here is Our Story
What will yours look like?
If You Want to Know About Us, You Should Know Our Clients Too.
We understand that what we do really is life-changing and impactful. Our focus goes beyond the immediate transaction at hand and tries to achieve what we like to call optimal outcomes. Our track record speaks to the fact that we must be doing something right as the sampling of our client successes shows.
Who We Are
And Some Of What We’ve Done
Kevin K. Ho, Esq.
Kevin, originally from Iowa City, Iowa, brings a rich and diverse background to his thriving real estate practice. As a long-time commentator and expert on San Francisco’s housing market, Kevin regularly contributes to the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Real Estate section and appears on local television news to share insights on real estate trends. During its run, Kevin+Jonathan were also regular contributors to Curbed SF.
As the designer of the team, Kevin provides expert advice on property refinements that enhance value and well-being, often exceeding client expectations. His passion for design—encompassing interior, graphic, and home design—is central to the team’s branding and presentation. This creative flair is showcased in one of the 1,000+ YouTube property walk-through video that appear on Kevin+Jonathan’s popular YouTube Channel.
Kevin’s journey began in his family’s Chinese restaurant in Iowa, which later expanded into real estate holdings. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master’s in Diplomacy, International Law, and Economics from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. After returning to the U.S., he earned his law degree from U.C. Berkeley’s School of Law (formerly Boalt Hall).
Fluent in spoken Cantonese, Kevin practiced as a business attorney and mediator in San Francisco before fully transitioning to real estate. He spent five years with the City’s Office of Citizen Complaints, mediating over 100 disputes between citizens and the SFPD. Before embarking on his real estate journey, Kevin also worked as a reporter, blogger, and legal writer. In 2010, Jonathan encouraged Kevin to pursue real estate—a decision that launched their partnership into over 14 years of success. Today, Kevin+Jonathan are consistently among the top producers at Vanguard Properties (10+ consecutive years) and rank among San Francisco’s top 50 real estate teams.
Kevin’s approachable and chatty nature, paired with his visionary mindset, makes him a favorite among clients—though Kevin+Jonathan’s 14-year-old Labrador, Mr. Raffi, often steals the spotlight.
Beyond real estate, Kevin’s experiences are as diverse as his skill set. He has trained hundreds of cyclists for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s AIDS LifeCycle ride, was invited to write as a columnist for CNET, worked in the U.S. Senate, and interned with Universal Music in London. Whether exploring the city with Raffi or connecting with clients, Kevin’s passion for design, people, and the unique charm of San Francisco shines through in everything he does.
Cal. DRE: 01875957 (Broker) SBN: 233408 Office: Vanguard Properties, 2501 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 | 555 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Who Are Our Clients?
Buyer, seller, both, new, repeat real estate enthusiasts, developers, 1st timers, property collectors and more. We have been privileged to work with folks from so many walks of life.
50% Buyers
Represented
50% Sellers
Represented
$450,000,000
Sales Volume (And counting)
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Our client base is made up of a diverse group of so many folks who work (or in some cases, founded) these companies.
Being in the Bay Area means that you’ve had to have success professionally given the caliber and cost of properties here.
