Geoffrey Nelson

• #1 Agent for Coldwell Banker Burlingame by Sales Volume, 2023
• Top Ten Small Team in North America 2022
• $272,000,000 Sold in Hillsborough luxury homes over the last 4 years
• 23 years experience as a San Francisco Peninsula specialist including Hillsborough, Burlingame, and San Mateo

Top Agent Geoffrey Nelson offers a 23 year track record of marketing and selling the San Francisco Peninsula's top luxury real estate. Year after year, his results "define the market," showcasing homes of rare provenance, prestigious location, and architectural flair. Geoffrey is one of the only agents to sell an eight-figure Hillsborough estate in six consecutive years: 2018 - 2023. For 2020, he represented the #1 Hillsborough sale of the year at $16,225,000. For 2021, Geoffrey represented two of the top three sales in Lower North Hillsborough. In 2022, Geoffrey's listing on Vista Road was listed for $11,250,000 and accomplished $12,000,000 in one week at $2,062 per sq. ft. In January 2023, Geoffrey represented the seller of the #1 all-time highest price for any Hillsborough property under 1 acre at $14,975,000. Geoffrey is widely regarded as the pre-eminent marketer for premium Hillsborough listings, including those influential sales that set new benchmarks on price per sq. ft. achieved. For 2023, Geoffrey was the #1 agent for Coldwell Banker Burlingame by highest sales volume, and has closed $272,000,000 in Hillsborough sales since 2020. 

The San Francisco Peninsula corridor of Hillsborough, Burlingame, and San Mateo represents a perfect match for his client demographics, but as a Peninsula native, Geoffrey has achieved results ranging from San Francisco to Atherton, Menlo Park, Woodside, Belmont, and beyond.

Geoffrey's clientele includes many industry leaders of private equity, venture capital, tech, biotech, social media, law, and medicine. As a Peninsula native, he has built a client portfolio including partners from iconic firms such as Hellman & Friedman, TPG, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, Gilead Sciences, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetSuite, Oracle, Ernst and Young, Visa, Kaiser, SRI International, Franklin Templeton, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and many more. In a crowded field of luxury real estate agents, these clients continue to choose Geoffrey for his differentiated knowledge of the market, keen understanding of home design, and ability to relate, articulate, and market to the right demographics. Licensed since 2001, his curated approach is always expanding, and continues to creatively thrive.

The real estate market is in perpetual motion whether on the MLS or off the MLS. Accordingly, Geoffrey is always geared to a "time is of the essence" mindset paramount to his clients' success. Another pillar of his service: "luxury in the details," whether it's the artistry of the marketing, or confident decision-making, it is often the nuances and finesse of your Realtor that can make the biggest difference in the end. Working with Geoffrey will deliver the most in-depth knowledge of every neighborhood, every house, every sale, and the priceless insider network of the top agent community. While many agents define themselves by volume or as "listing clearinghouses," Geoffrey has managed to keep his service on a true boutique level, ensuring personal attention to every detail.

Born in San Mateo, Geoffrey maintains well-established connections in the community as a Peninsula native. Geoffrey lives in Hillsborough his wife (and business partner) and their family.  Passions and pursuits include local history, classic jazz, playing guitar, collecting architectural coffee table books, and a glass of Pinot Noir. 

Geoffrey authors the only all-Hillsborough site at www.HillsboroughBlog.com, which articulates the unique Hillsborough luxury market through the lens of a local and industry expert.