
- (415) 370-7195
- david@davidtapper.com
- License Number: #01240529
About David
As an award-winning, top-producing Bay Area real estate agent since 1998, David Tapper’s winning formula is simple: Deliver excellent service with a laser focus on relationships, not the sale. David knows that if he and his clients both win, repeat business and client referrals will follow. He and the group he leads, Team Tapper, work together seamlessly to provide the highest level of service to clients. His years of experience and extraordinary knowledge of the Bay Area keep him at the top of the industry and respected by clients and peers alike. David is affiliated with the Burlingame office of Coldwell Banker Realty and serves buyers and sellers of residential, commercial, and multi-family properties.
Prior to his real estate career, David mastered the art of negotiation during his 15 years in sales. He knows that robust negotiation, stellar service, and state-of-the-art marketing are critical to achieving his clients’ goals. David’s buyers benefit from his in-depth knowledge of the area’s cities, neighborhoods, and amenities, as well as his attentive listening, to find them a home that meets their essential criteria. He provides sellers expert market analysis, invaluable advice on staging and repairs, and proven pricing strategies.
David’s hard work and dedication have earned him many industry accolades. He’s a member of Coldwell Banker’s® distinguished Society of Excellence an honor reserved for fewer than 1% of affiliated agents globally. He has been a Top 100 Coldwell Banker agent for ten years and was twice one of the Bay Area’s Top 100 agents. David is also the recipient of the illustrious SAMMY award from the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR), given for his outstanding commitment to the profession.
Though proud of his awards, David remains humbled and honored to know that clients put their trust in him to handle one of the most important decisions they will ever make. His favorite part of the job is helping people make their dreams come true! He’s a steadfast advocate for his clients, always taking care of details and looking out for their best interests. David absolutely prides himself on being readily available to his clients, all of whom rave about how quickly he responds. He keeps his clients up to date and informed to feel confident in their decision.
David is known for his bold fearlessness, seizing opportunities, and delivering on promises. He’s got a great sense of humor, embraces life, and looks on the bright side. David has the same enthusiasm for life in his spare time when working. He’s an avid sports fan, enjoys good restaurants, appreciates fine wine, and loves traveling to Europe or Hawaii.
If you’re considering buying or selling in the Bay Area, contact David, a consummate professional who goes the extra mile for his clients!
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David's Testimonials















Went to a dozen homes and I walked into “the one”. Called Dave and told him... read moreIf you want your dream home go to Dave and his team. As a first time homebuyer I was nervous, but Dave got it done! As he always has for many others in my family.
Went to a dozen homes and I walked into “the one”. Called Dave and told him help me get this home. This was the first home I ever put an offer on, and guess what… it was mine within a few days! Dave was always a call or text away with all my questions and made the process so seamless. Thanks again to Dave and his team couldn’t have done it without them. read less





















When I met David for the first time, there was an instant connection. It felt like I already knew him. He was very honest and... read moreDavid had recently sold my sister’s house in SSF, and she highly recommended that we use him again to sell our parents house in Daly City.
When I met David for the first time, there was an instant connection. It felt like I already knew him. He was very honest and upfront about what needed to be done to sell our parents house.
I was really impressed with how David was going to market our parents house and it worked! David got us multiple offers and almost $400k over asking!! I would definitely use David again! read less


When it came to the financial side, he was able to sell our house well above asking, well above what we expected to get, and when we bought, he helped us make sure that we paid exactly what we had to and not a dollar more. He explained his processes and was always happy to answer questions.
I highly recommend David Tapper as a realtor. read less

I highly recommend David Tapper to anyone that is looking for an agent that really cares about you. read less

We were extremely fortunate to have chosen David. From the very start he was transparent and honest, advising us on when we should and should not buy. He never pressured us. He coached us on what to look for in terms of red flags in a home, how to add value in future, how much various renos would cost, and when to hold off because the market was not in our favor. He was always responsive and we benefited from his vast network of agent relationships to both get information about homes, preview homes, and determine the right offer.
I honestly didn’t think we’d find a house that we love THIS MUCH in the Bay Area but we are so, so happy that we found just the place to call home and raise our boys. More than just being our agent, David was so kind with our children and they adore him. We’ll be finding excuses to see Uncle David even though we’ve now moved into our new home.
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He is profession, responsive and takes an active role in the home selling process – setting the right price, strategy for showing/marketing the home, managing inspections and... read moreDavid sold my home during Covid and since I was not local for this transaction, he helped prepare my condo for sale.
He is profession, responsive and takes an active role in the home selling process – setting the right price, strategy for showing/marketing the home, managing inspections and appraisals, qualifying buyers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring very smooth process.
I highly recommend David Tapper to anyone that is looking to sell or purchase a home. read less

I respect and appreciate all he does for his clients and I can confidently say he goes above and beyond to ensure they... read moreDavid is an amazing home-buying partner. He is professional, but personal; caring, but honest; and most importantly, someone that I could trust & rely on throughout the process.
I respect and appreciate all he does for his clients and I can confidently say he goes above and beyond to ensure they find the perfect home. After getting to know him, I saw him less as my agent and more as a friend that had my back.
I highly recommend David to any and all homebuyers (especially first timers, like myself). read less

Our friend just sold her house in SSF in 1 day! Our friend said call Dave Tapper now. We called Dave late on a Friday night explained our situation and he said if it’s okay I’ll come over.
Dave came over, gave us a few suggestions and said he would have no problem selling our home. We signed Dave as our agent that night. Dave had all the steps in motion to sell the home. Dave kept us updated on every step of the process. We looked forward to talking to Dave often because he became a friend to us in such a short time. Dave is easy to talk to, honest and up front with expectations. Within 2 weeks our house was sold over more than we could imagine. More than happy with Dave, his great business sense, humor and how he turned a stressful process into a fun and profitable experience.
If you want a top Agent, “Dave Tapper” is who you want.
Thank you for everything Dave.
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There was quite a lot of preparation required prior to marketing, & he knew all of... read moreDavid Tapper prepared (& quickly sold) our aunt's house. From beginning to end, he was professional, efficient, friendly, flexible, & extremely knowledgeable. Moreover, he was excellent in communicating every step of the way.
There was quite a lot of preparation required prior to marketing, & he knew all of the right people to get the job done.
It is obvious that Dave is passionate about his job, enjoys it, & I recommend him wholeheartedly! read less


He helped me purchase my very first home! He throughly explained every step of the entire home buying process. David was always available to answer my questions and come with me to look at all the homes I was interested in. He’s very patient and always... read moreDavid is the best!
He helped me purchase my very first home! He throughly explained every step of the entire home buying process. David was always available to answer my questions and come with me to look at all the homes I was interested in. He’s very patient and always looked out for my best interest in getting a home that worked for me. If anyone I know asks me who I’d recommend to help with any home buying/selling issues, it would definitely be David. Thanks again! I wouldn’t have been able to get my home without you! read less



Due to Dave's expertise we were able to quickly show, sell and close on a number of properties. Most were sold within weeks... read moreDave was our agent during the difficult days following or mother's death. We had a number of properties to sell in a limited amount of time.
Due to Dave's expertise we were able to quickly show, sell and close on a number of properties. Most were sold within weeks of being listed. Dave was very knowledgable about marketing strategies and in particular about how to price our buildings. We received the asking price or higher for all the properties we sold. All the transactions went smoothly due Dave's professional expertise.
If you want an agent that will get a fair price for your property, with little of the hassle associated with real estate business, please consider Dave. read less

As first time home-buyers, my wife and I were literally clueless about the process. We met with and interviewed several realtors before meeting Dave, and none of them could even compare... read moreDave is not only the best Realtor you'll come across, but also an amazing and caring person.
As first time home-buyers, my wife and I were literally clueless about the process. We met with and interviewed several realtors before meeting Dave, and none of them could even compare to Dave. Immediately following our initial conversation with Dave, we knew he was the right realtor to guide us through the process, and we definitely were correct!
Dave went above and beyond throughout the entire process, where we experienced many ups and downs in the very competitive bay area market. From our initial meeting through finding finding our home, Dave worked extremely hard for us, and has all the connections and contacts you'll need to make informed decisions.
Off the bat, Dave introduced us to a very talented Mortgage Broker, to help work with our finances and credit to secure a loan, to lock us into a target range. From there Dave found and walked us through many homes in the Peninsula area we were looking at. The entire time, he'd explain every detail about the process and homes we were looking at, answering all the crazy questions we'd come up with as first time buyers.
Dave's advice and guidance eventually led us to finding the perfect home for my wife and I to start our family. He then went and negotiated a fantastic deal for us!
We love our home and are extremely grateful to Dave for everything he's done for us. There's no doubt in our minds that he's the only Realtor that would have got us into our home! read less

David has a rich experience and portfolio as an agent in the Bay Area. He... read moreThere is a common saying in the Bay Area that you rely heavily on your agent's ability to close on a good home. We have enjoyed every part of the home-buying journey with David.
David has a rich experience and portfolio as an agent in the Bay Area. He is well-connected and reputable across lenders, agents, appraisers, renovators and bankers. We spent many weekends with David shopping for our home, and more than two-thirds of people we met has worked with David. His network and 'team of experts' is crucial in closing smoothly on a home.
An ideal buying agent is one who represents the best interests of the buyer. David prides himself in being an agent that honors this 'Agent's Creed' and it is deeply ingrained in his work philosophy. Here are a few key highlights on what he has done for us when impersonating himself as a buyer:
- As a buyer, you want to pay a lower price. He has constantly come lower than our proposed offer price. He gathers data, builds competitive/attractive offers and finds time to meet and present offers to selling agents.
- David is completely respectful of our time and budget and we have never felt pressurized to stretch offers on potential homes. David is ALWAYS there for us. He values the buyer's time more than his time, and always responds readily on any inquires and proactively makes sure the home buying process is smooth. This is remarkable because he is a high-volume agent and he is still able to be there for the buyer at any time.
- As a buyer, you do not want to buy the wrong home (that is a very costly mistake in the Bay Area!). On a number of times, David helped us avoid making emotional offers on sub-par homes when we felt pressured to buy fast. He felt like a close friend bluntly telling you the truths in order for you to make the best decision.
The last thing I want to highlight while working with David is his deep passion for the job. David's real skill is his ability to impersonate and have empathy on representing the buyer/seller. He loves the offer negotiation process and treats it as a complex puzzle to solve. He evaluates different offers with varying strategies depending on the home, selling agent and situation. You can sense that he is enjoying his job in trying to make the best decisions by adapting to varying scenarios, and not simply churning home sales.
All Bay Area homes are capable of selling themselves. Most agents would eventually receive their commission. David is different because I think he truly values building relationships (professional and personal). Everything is secondary to building good and lasting relationships, and he has worked very hard for all the past relationships he has built.
We are very happy to have a great experience and good relationship with David, and we hope you will as well!
Thank you David! read less


We bought and sold our home in South SF with Dave, and in the 7 years in between could count on advice, referrals to contractors,... read moreIf you need someone on the peninsula to help you buy a home, and have the opportunity to work with Dave, you should take it.
We bought and sold our home in South SF with Dave, and in the 7 years in between could count on advice, referrals to contractors, and someone we could trust for making real estate decisions.
Dave's the man. read less

Dave never pressured us on anything, gave us honest feedback (which is very valuable due to his knowledge of the market) and when we were ready, got us a great deal. We could not have asked for more and strongly recommend working with Dave. read less

We generally looked on our own for several months, then took David to a couple of houses that interested us. He was always responsive to email and text. When we decided to make an offer, David and his team helped us identify the right number. We were fortunate to have our first offer accepted and everything went smoothly after that! read less




He was knowledgeable... read moreDave sold several properties recently for my family. He was wonderful to work with. He made what could potentially be a stressful situation much easier. He was great to communicate with, keeping our family up-to-date on what was happening in the sale of multiple properties.
He was knowledgeable with both commercial and residential properties located on the SF Peninsula (Burlingame, Belmont, San Mateo and Hillsborough). He has a fantastic support team that were equally great to work with.
If you are looking to by or sell in the SF Bay Area I would encourage you to contact Dave Tapper. read less






The most important, he is a true negotiator and help us save $$$$. Highly recommended. I have already recommended him to... read moreWe are first home buyer and David is very patient and professional. He never push you to buy and always very responsive. He is full of energy and knowledge.
The most important, he is a true negotiator and help us save $$$$. Highly recommended. I have already recommended him to my coworker:) read less

We had some hiccups with our lender so it wasn't exactly a smooth sail, but Dave was there for us every step of the way and he did everything he could to make it work. At the end of the day, buying a property is one of the most important purchases in life and it make a huge difference to work with someone who has your best interest in mind. read less




I really can't say enough great things about Dave. He was there every step of the way from listing all the way to signing the closing docs. I highly recommend him! read less


He was accommodating of our needs and wants, even though they changed significantly from the start of the process to the end.
He stayed responsive after we took possession of the house, and made it seem like he just wanted to help us, regardless of our business relationship. read less



Working with Dave was such a pleasure. When we started, he took the time to hear us out, addressed our concerns and suggested to us that we should keep looking at houses while working out the loan issues. Because we live 2 hours away from the bay, it is quite a commute to see houses in and around the City. Dave was so accommodating that he always tried his best to group all openings/tours and block out trunks of time for us in the same day to make every tour worth our gas/time/energy.
We met some other agents with high pressure sales tactics before, so going into this purchase, my husband and I would hate to be pressured into anything. Given the ridiculously crazy market in the City, it is almost a dream that you would find an agent who cares you more than making the sales. Fortunately for us, we encountered NO SALES PITCH from Dave, zero! He did not talk us into anything. After we toured the properties, he only spoke about the pros and cons about the houses as he took his agent visual alongside us. He actually cooled us down a couple times when we got overly impressed by the cosmetic fixes some properties have done and pointed us to the hidden problems that we blind sighted ourselves with. Dave always tells us that his job is not to sell us the house; the house itself would do that. We learned so much about houses in those tours with Dave!
Buying a house is not doubt a highly stressful and daunting process. Dave answered our millions of questions and took the time to make sure we understood what was going on throughout the process. It certainly helped us big time that Dave was very on top of things and was very responsive. Most of the time we had almost instant response from Dave after we either texted him or emailed him. And not once we hit his voice message box (can you imagine that?? In a 2-month house hunting period, NOT ONCE!). Sometimes he will let you know that he needs to give you a call back later, but he ALWAYS picks up the phone instead of just ignoring your call.
Foreseeability is another thing that we deeply appreciate Dave for. He knows the process so well and guides us to walk the right path in the right pace. We know exactly when to rush things up and when to take a breath.
Dave's negotiation skills are top-notch. He has a way to get what we want for us and he does NOT come across forceful in negotiation with the other party. He also knows almost everyone in the realtor community in the City and around the bay and his good relationship with the other realtors greatly benefited his customers, such as…us!
We were able to get credit back on most of the closing costs and also a lower purchase price than the offer. We could not be happier to have found a house in our dream neighborhood with a reasonable purchase price.
If you are looking for an agent who listens, who thinks for you, who cares, who solves problems and who is patient, knowledgeable and considerate, you came to the right place and met the right one - Dave Tapper. HE IS GOLD! read less
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