Highlights

30+

Years in Industry

$250M+

Sales Volume

180+

Families Represented

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Meet Sandy Gandolfo

With three decades of experience in the real estate industry and deep roots in San Francisco, Sandy Gandolfo offers Bay Area buyers and sellers a wealth of knowledge and local expertise. Her insight into the unique characteristics of the different  neighborhoods, from the weather to schools to transit options, has proven invaluable to her clients. Sandy recognizes that the buying and selling process can be a stressful and emotional one and is skilled at handling each client’s situation and working at their pace. Whether helping families upgrade to a new, larger house or assisting seniors with transitioning out of their current home, Sandy has a reputation for sensitivity, professionalism, and excellent customer care.

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After graduating from St. Mary’s College with a bachelor’s degree in government, Sandy immediately entered the real estate field. She started as a leasing agent for one of San Francisco’s largest property owners, assisting corporate clients with relocation. She went on to become a property manager for the firm, where she oversaw renovations and gained invaluable insight into building maintenance, including plumbing and electrical systems. Sandy’s background allows her to confidently advise buyers on the health and condition of a property, and guide sellers on the nature of renovations, timelines, and projected costs.

A mother of three, Sandy serves on the board of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and is an active volunteer with her neighborhood association as an Ingleside Terraces Board Member. She also enjoys cooking and playing golf in her free time.

Gray stucco home with a red tile roof, wrought-iron balcony, and attached garage.
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John and Maria F.
Bill and Emily Taylor
Harry Koulakis
Carter P.
Beth
Ralph Forsyth
Stephanie Dunne
Dina Goldman
Sue Barnett
Judith Snead
Jana & Mike
Patricia R.
Amélie & Jules
Paula B.
Jeffry F.
Allen L.
Kathy D.
Leo R.
Harrison H.
Samantha M.
Judy Giampaoli
Charles Prosper
Ron Gaggero
126 Ashton Ave
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

A joy to wiork with - did a great job for us. I highly recommend

— John Greene | A Wonderful Real Estate Agent

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I engaged Sandy Gandolfo of Barbagelata Realty to list and sell my house in the southwest corner of San Francisco in the spring of 2025. I had met her 12 months previously and she seemed very knowledgeable about the real estate market in that part of the city. Sandy met all my expectations for a realty agent. She was quick to give me comparable sale information. She and her partner, Anna Barbagelata, wer...

— Mike Lambert | Sandy is very, very good at her job (helping stressed out home sellers)

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy is both a very responsible and responsive agent with a deep understanding of the SF housing market. She accurately priced and beautifully prepped our home for a quick sale in a difficult market. She had the contacts and network to stage and present our home at its best using multimedia and in-person events. We needed a quick sale due to having already purchased and Sandy along with her partner Anna...

— Mark and Lydia Scardina (Seller) | Great Agent with Deep Market Experience

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy was a blessing to us. Her knowledge of the area is superb. She lives in the area and understands what people want in this area. She was always mindful of our privacy and kept in constant communication with us. We knew she would get things done for us. We trusted her and respected her. She’s a pleasure to work with.

— John and Maria F.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We interviewed four agents before choosing Sandy, one of these we had known for some years and surely had the "inside track". Sandy was the clear winner, because she was easy to work with as a person, AND because she was extremely knowledgeable - BOTH things are important! Sandy was able to take input when we WANTED to do something a certain way when we DID'NT WANT to do something in a particular way. It...

— Bill and Emily Taylor | Easy to work with a very knowledgeable!

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy is the best realtor whom I have had the pleasure to work with. Her pleasant demeanor, attention to detail, knowledge, and years of experience made my recent house sale stress free and easy to navigate. She was, quickly and strategically, able to identify where we should improve the property for maximum benefit, without maximum dollar output. She had a team ready and available to help make this poss...

— Harry Koulakis | Sandy Is The Best

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have heard from underperforming agents that all agents are the same, they all do the same job and the property will get sold regardless of who you choose. I adamantly dispute that assertion, because I found that Sandy was exceptional in her professionalism and commitment to my family. She went over and above every day the house was on the market. She's got a great team of craftsmen, repair crews, pa...

— Carter P.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We highly recommend Sandy for the great service she provided when we sold our condo in San Francisco. She is very knowledgeable and the sales process went very smoothly!

— Beth | Great Service

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I had an excellent experience; she made the complicated deal with a minimum of worry. Sandy, obviously, has much experience in the mechanics of the sale. And she dealt with me in a professional manner, yet being very personable and able to explain the lengthy processes in an understandable way. I ended up considering her a friend.

— Ralph Forsyth

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

A Seamless Process Sandy Gandolfo Testimonials I put my home on the market during a very emotional y vulnerable time. Sandy supported me through the process of selling my home with empathy and patience. She understood what my needs were in selling without me having to verbalize them. As real estate professional, Sandy priced my home exact y where it should have been priced. Her knowledge of the real esta...

— Stephanie Dunne

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy Gives Expert Support Throughout the Sales Process Sandy did an excellent job advising me about necessary improvements that helped the house show well. Her team of professionals did a great job doing all the recommended work. Sandy then did an excellent job of marketing. As a result, we sold the house quickly. I'm very pleased with the process and outcome.

— Dina Goldman

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Professional, knowledgable, warm A sale due to divorce is never easy. Sandy handled everything with sensitivity and professionalism. She explained steps of the process in a digestible way, answered questions immediately, outlined costs and exuded positivity. She gently pushed us forward when we were dragging our feet, and sensed when we needed some space and time. Perfecto!

— Sue Barnett

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

A+ on all counts! Working with Sandy was a positive experience from start to finish! I had never sold a home before and was a bit nervous about the prospects of working with an agent since I had no personal knowledge of any in San Francisco. I was relieved to get a personal recommendation for Sandy, and I was never disappointed. She and her team were highly professional and approachable. She had resource...

— Judith Snead

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Dear Sandy: Where does one to start to thank you for all you have done for us in selling out house. It has been amazing to us that the process went so smoothly but we realize it is all our to your hard work. We just can’t thank you enough for your kindness, direction, cooperation and your attention to detail in this endeavor. Thanks also for finding us a house to live in and hoping make the transition su...

— Jana & Mike

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy is very personable, yet very professional agent. Her attitude made a very difficult time more bearable. I would recommend Sandy to everyone for their Real Estate decisions. You will not be disappointed.

— Patricia R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Fantastic Agent! Our Whole experience with Sandy was truly fantastic. We worked together for 2 years on our project and were able to find our dream house in a very competitive and complicated market thanks to Sandy. Sandy is very professional, her expertise and knowledge of the city and the dynamics of a transaction are impressive. Sandy is very reliable and always responds to any question, message, text...

— Amélie & Jules

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

To whoever might be selling their personal real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area. I recently sold my single family home in St Francis Wood. The house sold for 18.5% over the asking price, with a 14-day close, and all of the offers were received within two weeks after the home was listed. I was prepared to interview other agents before choosing to work with Sandy. I learned that the firm owned a secon...

— Paula B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy made the entire transaction, from listing to cleaning out, to upgrading the house, to complete the sales transaction virtually painlessly. Her recommendations for how to handle various aspects of the process were insightful, helpful, and extremely professional. We could not have asked for better representation in this often-complicated financial transaction.

— Jeffry F.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience working with Sandy Gandolfo as our Realtor® in the purchase of a home to start our family together. On a Sunday morning, we called the selling Realtor® of the first home that was appealing to see if we could look at the home. Within a few hours, we met Sandy for the first time and were inside the home. Our instincts were that Sandy would be a good person to work...

— Allen L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Spot-on Instincts When I decided to sell my home in Ingleside Terrace, my first and only choice to represent the property was Sandy. Her professionalism, responsiveness and spot-on instincts were unparalleled. After just one week on the market, the home had multiple offers and sold for a price that I never dreamed possible.

— Kathy D.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I would recommend Sandy Gandolfo to any and every one that is looking to sell or purchase their home. Sandy listens to your concerns and addresses them with the perfect answer and if she doesn’t have the answer she is prompt in getting it. Sandy helped me through a very difficult season and I would not have wanted to walk through the period of selling my mother’s home with anyone else. Thank you Sandy fo...

— Leo R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Dear Sandy, Thank you so much for helping my brother and I sell out family home recently. It was a challenging time after our father had passed away, and you made the process infinitely easier. I interviewed three different firms, and I selected you to represent our family trust for a number of reasons. First, you’d come highly recommended from family friends whom you’d represented in prior real estate t...

— Harrison H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Working with the Dream Team, aka Anna and Sandy, was the best decision we’ve made with selling our home. Barbegelata (BarbCo) does everything first class, from photography to marketing to a gorgeous exclusive website for your home. Anna and Sandy get the job done while providing unparalleled customer service. They are extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and diligent. We are so thankful we found them!

— Samantha M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy is an incredible agent! She supported my partner and me through the entire home-buying process, and gave helpful feedback tailored to our situations and needs. Even post-close, she saved us a lot of time by recommending equally helpful movers, escrow company, repair-person, etc. Sandy and her team strike the perfect balance between valuing everyone's time, and being warm and personable. We love our...

— Anisha Sekar (Buyer) | Amazing support for first-time homebuyers

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

This is the second piece of property Sandy has facilitated for me, and I wouldn’t think of using anyone else in the future! Sandy is very knowledgeable regarding all aspects of selling property in San Francisco, and is an excellent negotiator!

— Judy Giampaoli | Sandy was thorough, professional and easy to work with.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy and Anna made the sale of our home as easy as possible. In addition to their neighborhood expertise, they brought in a team of skilled professionals to ready the home & garden for showings. We were out of state pre-sale but Sandy & Anna stayed in close communication with photos, texts and Zoom calls to keep the progress on track. We highly recommend them to anyone seeking a great, professional team.

— Charles Prosper | Great expertise and client support

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Sandy spent a lot of time and effort in helping me fill out a disclosure form. She spent time helping us clean the property and presenting the property so it would be appealing. Sandy also was hands on throughout the process.

— Ron Gaggero | Sandy guided and lead the process of selling a property.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We were overwhelmed after my mother’s death and needed to sell her house. Thank God I found Sandy Gandolfo. She is an expert in sales. Her knowledge of the real estate market is unsurpassed. Sandy figuratively took us by the hand and lead us through the process. She took all of the responsibilities out of our hands, and with our approval, she hired, haulers, painters, gardeners, electricians etc., on her...

— 126 Ashton Ave | Sandy figuratively took us by the hand and lead us through the process.

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