- (415) 370-7195
- david@davidtapper.com
- License Number: #01240529
About Me
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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Testimonials
David's Testimonials
David Tapper is an outstanding expert who helped us immensely in our real estate search and purchase of a house in Bay Area. His expert skills were vital in not only the price negotiations but also in coordinating all the minutia of the inspection and closing process with builder and... read more
If 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... read more
Went to a dozen homes and I walked into “the one”. Called Dave and told him... read more
Dave is an amazing agent! He really went out of his way to help me sell my first house. From pest and home inspections to gardening to staging, Dave knows all the right people. He kept me updated even when I was outside of the country for majority of the... read more
David recently helped me sell my condo in San Mateo. At first I was afraid I won’t get much attention because my property value is nothing comparing to the properties he handles. But David exceeded my expectation so much. He’s responsible and responsive. Anytime I need him, he replied in... read more
I was on and off the market for purchasing a home since late 2018, and Dave worked with me patiently to the right home. I never felt rushed or pushed to make any offers. We finally closed on a home 3 years later. Dave is super knowledgeable and leveraged his... read more
David Tapper is the best! I am very lucky I was referred to him. Dave is a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly experienced and passionate about Bay Area real estate. As a first time homebuyer, Dave walked me through everything I should expect from the get-go. Dave made me... read more
Dave Tapper and his team were absolutely AMAZING! We were referred to him by a local Coldwell Banker agent, where we live in Vacaville to help us sell my father-in-laws house in San Francisco. He made it very easy for us being so far away from the property with taking... read more
My wife and I purchased a house a few months ago in San Carlos with David Tapper, and it was an excellent experience. We visited a few places, and when we found one we loved, he helped us get an early offer (our first!) accepted at just the right... read more
We moved our family to the Bay Area from the East Coast. Needless to say we were unprepared for the housing market here. That is until we met Dave. His unbelievable knowledge and skill in terms of the real estate market enabled us to not only find... read more
David 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... read more
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 more
Dave was the seller's agent when my wife and I bought our condo nine years ago, and our positive experience with him at that time led us to choose him as our listing agent when we recently decided to sell. Dave has been a peerless advisor, advocate, friend, partner, and... read more
David Tapper has bought and sold a number of houses in the family, and this year he helped my husband and I sell and then buy a new house. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile. He is always direct, which we very much appreciate-... read more
David helped us buy our first home. Our friend recommended David to us and we were so lucky that we chose David. He is responsive: we never had any problem get a hold of him. From scheduling tours to discussing offers, he can always get back to us right away.... read more
I got a lot of advice when searching for an agent to help us purchase our first family home. Much of it was recommendations for friends of friends who were agents. The Bay Area is a tough market and I like to go with the data so I triangulated agents... read more
David was a good partner to have in buying our first home. We were new to California and always got good advice from David. He makes himself available at really any hour of the day 7 days a week. He is quite experienced and has a good reputation in the... read more
David 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... read more
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 more
David 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... read more
I respect and appreciate all he does for his clients and I can confidently say he goes above and beyond to ensure they... read more
We needed to sell our home as we just purchased another. We had a Realtor who advised us there was no way our house would sell with us living there, she said “it wouldn’t show well”. This didn’t sit well with us as everyone has always told us... read more
David is very resourceful and responsible. At the beginning, we were worried because he is not a local agent. But David demonstrated his profession - Picking the right seller, negotiating with the buyer and sold our home with a good price. Very satisfied. Will definitely hire him when selling our... read more
David Tapper sold our home in South San Francisco in less then a week. David went above and beyond from start to finish with fast responses to anything we were unprepared for. I highly recommend David Tapper wither you’re buying and/or selling a home. David is honest, trustworthy and makes... read more
Buying a home is stressful. David Tappers does what he can to make the process less so. He has an easy going personality but behind the outward ease is a guy who is working very hard to make it all seem effortless. David was so responsive to... read more
If I could give David 10 stars I would. Having sold a home for the first time I can not express my gratitude enough for his help and support through the entire process.David kept me well informed and was very responsive when I would call with questions as well as... read more
David Tapper made our home selling experience an experience we will never forget. To be honest, I was skeptical - I did not believe our house would sell, we were in the middle of a pandemic! David came in, looked at our house, made some suggestions - we... read more
David helped my family and I buy our first home. He was very honest, sincere and quickly won our trust from day one. He was always a text message or phone call away if We needed anything or had any questions. His knowledge of real estate really showed and it... read more
I would recommend Dave Tapper highly. He is a good guy and well known in the local area, and he worked hard for me. I had to be traveling overseas for much of the time period during which I contracted to buy my new property, obtained a loan, and dealt... read more
Dave Tapper is an amazing agent to work with and I highly recommend him. Dave worked with us to prepare our house for sale. Dave listened to our needs and offered expert advice. He also responds quickly and handled everything like a pro. Dave “Tap” Tapper... read more
David is the best agent I've worked with. The first time we met he said, "I deliver", and he did, despite all the challenges from COVID-19. Our home search lasted some 4 months, and David was always patient and responsive, and joined us in the open houses almost every week.... read more
Dave was a tremendous help in selling my house. He knew exactly what was needed to prepare the house to sell, and he facilitated the repairs, staging, inspections, etc. Dave is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. I am also very happy with the sales price we got for selling my... read more
David 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... read more
There was quite a lot of preparation required prior to marketing, & he knew all of... read more
David is a true expert in real estate and we couldn’t be happier with his service! He is always responsive and accommodating even when we call/text him in the evening and weekend. He knows the uniqueness of each neighborhood, true market value of each house and has deep negotiations skills.... read more
David 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... read more
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 more
As a first time home buyer I would definitely recommend Dave to anyone searching for their next home. We have a 4 month old baby so Dave was always willing to respond to our phone calls or emails whether it was early in the morning or late into the evening.... read more
Dave did a great job selling out house in Pacifica and was able to get well over what we expected. He also helped us with setting up a good timeline to get the house on the market and take advantage of a hot market. Dave not only gave us advice... read more
Dave 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... read more
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 more
Dave 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... read more
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 more
There 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... read more
David has a rich experience and portfolio as an agent in the Bay Area. He... read more
Dave Tapper is top notch. Right from our first meeting we knew we were in good hands. He took care of every detail, was hard-working and masterful at his work! We received the absolute best in service and attention from Dave. He negotiated so well on... read more
If 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,... read more
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 more
You absolutely need to work with Dave, if you are looking to buy a house in the Bay Area. We had not so good experiences working with other agents. But, the moment we started working with Dave, he made us feel comfortable, understood our needs and it was essentially smooth... read more
David helped us purchase our first home in San Mateo. We had referrals to several great realtors but decided to go with David after meeting him at an open house. He has worked in real estate on the Peninsula for years so he knows the area and the game. Since... read more
Dave was an awesome hep and guide to us a first time buyers. The entire process was made easy and all questions answered always even if it was at 7 am in the morning or 11 pm at night. Dave was also on text when he was traveling on vacation.... read more
After having purchased 5 homes in the Bay Area in the last 13 years, David is the only agent I can enthusiastically recommend. I most appreciated that he is in the business for the joy of it—he understands that his relationships are for the long term and thus does... read more
We worked with Dave to buy our house in 2010 and again to sell it in 2018. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dave to anyone looking for an agent in the area. Dave is responsive, and a pleasure to work with. He also maintains a wide professional... read more
Dave 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... read more
He was knowledgeable... read more
David handled the sale of our eight-unit apartment house in Burlingame, California. He was a very effective agent -- knowledgeable, experienced, great at negotiations, and committed to getting the best price. Throughout the process he was super-accessible and happy to answer our many questions. In the end,... read more
David Tapper is a professional in every sense of the word. He has a huge network and reach in the peninsula and beyond. Relationships go a long way and David have formed many long-lasting relationships with agents, lenders and others in the real estate world that helped us achieve our... read more
I recently bought my first condo in the Bay Area and had a really great experience working with David. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Bay Area and the housing market. Since this was my first home buying experience, he provided me with a lot of information about... read more
Dave Tapper sold our house for $200K more than several other agent's best estimates. For us, his confidence in getting this result separates him from the others. This sale was likely the best ever $/sqft for Millbrae. His negotiating skills were exceptional and his network of connections were... read more
Dave is a consumerate professional in every aspect. He treated me with not only much respect but also the care and concern. He exceeded my expectations and was able to sell my condo in record-setting time and way above asking price. I will always go back to Dave for... read more
We 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 $$$$. Highly recommended. I have already recommended him to... read more
The most important, he is a true negotiator and help us save $$$$. Highly recommended. I have already recommended him to... read more
Dave helped us find our home in the peninsula and he was awesome to work with - strongly recommend! He is very experienced and knows the area very well. He is also well connected and has great negotiation skills, which came in handy in a highly competitive market. He is... read more
One of the best qualities about David is that he is very patient with you and never pushes you to buy a property. He also talked me out of buying some not so desirable properties. He worked with me for about 1.5 years till we recently closed a house. He... read more
When I first encountered David, I was a little intimidated because his portfolio showcased all the beautiful homes he's handled. My home was more...humble. However, David assured us that he was going to treat my home with just as much attention. David's communication skills and knowledge of real estate is... read more
Dave knows the peninsula like no one else. And every sellers seems to know and respect Dave! He had my best interest as a top priority and guided me through the difficult market of the Bay Area. I now have a beautiful home thanks to Dave and... read more
Dave was amazing! My husband and I decided to sell our condo and found Dave's contact information as he sold another condo in our development shortly before ours. From the first meeting, we knew we found the right guy. He knew our neighborhood, development and even unit type before stepping... read more
My family recently relocated from Seattle to Pacifica and Dave was our trusted partner is finding our new house. Needless to say, we were quite nervous about moving to the San Francisco Bay Area from Seattle and we heard all of the horror stories of the real estate market in... read more
David made us feel like he had nothing else in his life to do but be our agent. He was super responsive. We called him in the middle of the day expressing interest in seeing a house, were in the house half an hour later, and had an offer accepted... read more
This is the man you want on your side of the negotiating table. Nevermind his expert knowledge of the real estate industry; his deep rooted desire to honestly help you; his around-the-clock availability; his friendliness and honesty that will gain your trust, Dave Tapper will help you make the right... read more
I had found a place to purchase on my own after I gave up on the previous two realtors that were "helping" me. Thankfully my co-worker recommended Dave Tapper. He stepped in right away and restored my faith in realtors. He helped throughout the entire TIC purchase process start to... read more
We had some particular concern regarding to credits and mortgages which may hinder our chance of buying a property. Before we met Dave, we had interviewed several other agents. They all either turned us away or simply did not contact us further after the initial meeting. ... read more
Very easy going realtor to work with. We were interested in buying a home, but did not have a drop dead date for completing the purchase. We did not feel pressured at all when work working with Dave. He was very honest about the homes... read more
Dave helped us secure our first home in a tough market in the Bay Area. Dave helped us stay positive throughout the whole process and his contacts and knowledge of the area were invaluable. I can honestly say I don't think we would have closed on the Home... read more
Dave Tapper is the "James Brown of Real Estate", the hardest working man in the business!! He lives and breathes real estate 7 days a week, and will go the extra mile to find you a home and/or sell your home. No matter what time of day or... read more
Dave has earned my highest recommendation for helping me and my wife find and close a deal on a perfect home. Honest, dependable, positive, straight forward, the list goes on. We screened a good number of reputable realtors. We did our homework. Most of them did... read more
As a recent client, I can highly recommend David Tapper without reservation. As a single female first-time buyer, I was concerned about being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous real estate agent. Dave proved himself to be a trustworthy advocate who listened to what I wanted and what my concerns... read more
Dave Tapper was an *outstanding* real estate professional to work with. We interviewed several agents before deciding to work with him, and it was a great decision. His knowledge of local markets was fantastic, but what truly set him apart from agents that we have worked with in the past... read more
Dave is an awesome guy to work with. Not only is he professional and ethical, he's an all around nice guy and he will truly be your advocate. I spent the last six months searching for the right place on the peninsula and he was patient and helpful through the... read more
Dave is an extremely personable fellow, was extremely available, knowledgeable, and sincere. He worked very hard to help us purchase our home and made sure we made strong offers. In a market that was quickly swinging up, we made barely 5 offers before getting it right. I would recommend Dave... read more
From my experience I find Dave to be an extraordinary real estate agent. Working under a tight schedule Dave got the property listed quickly, and was able to get the property sold in short order (and at the desired price), which helped me obtain my desired replacement property. ... read more
We were referred to Dave by a friend who highly recommended him for any type of Real Estate transaction. We were looking for a home in Hillsborough and from the first meeting, we knew we had found our agent! No matter how busy he was, Dave always made... read more
If you are looking to sell your home for the first time or the tenth time, Dave is your man.
He had resources galore to get our home looking perfect.
It took us years to actually decide to place our home on the market because of how much work and... read more
He had resources galore to get our home looking perfect.
It took us years to actually decide to place our home on the market because of how much work and... read more
We feel very fortunate that we found David and could work with him to sell our house. David is exceptional, both as a person and as a professional and we can't praise him enough. When we first met him, he told us that he would do everything to sell our... read more
I have been fortunate to work with Dave when selling my condo and recently purchasing our first single family home. Dave is much more than an agent, he is your friend who wants nothing but the best for his clients. With the economy, we had a tough couple... read more
David Tapper is one of the few real estate agents I've met that doesn't seem slimy.:) He is genuine and easy-going yet at the same time can turn around and push hard for a deal to close. He was very patient with my husband and I (as first-time... read more
We had to sell our San Carlos home through a short sale, and at the beginning, the process was daunting to say the least. We came across Dave's profile online and gave him a call. Dave was very professional from the beginning, and explained the situation to us and answered... read more
As a first time home buyer, we started out having no clue of how the house purchasing steps goes, and we even didn't have a clear idea about what kind of place we wanted to purchase. Dave was happy to guide us through the process, and showed us so many... read more
Dave is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with it. Granted I've only worked with two, it was like night and day. Dave went above and beyond what he needed to do, whereas our first agent only did the bare minimum.
There are many things that... read more
There are many things that... read more
I've worked with Dave several times. He helped me find my current home in 2005 and since helped buy and sell a home for my mother in 2009 and 2010. I think he is an Excellent Agent. He knows his business and will do his best to get... read more
David Tapper is amazing at what he does. If you don't read any further, you should know that.
With Dave's help, my wife and I just finished buying our first home. YAHOO!
He will absolutely be the first guy we call up when it's time to get our next one.
He's... read more
With Dave's help, my wife and I just finished buying our first home. YAHOO!
He will absolutely be the first guy we call up when it's time to get our next one.
He's... read more
Our experience with David Tapper was exceptional. Both transactions, the selling of our property, which sold in 8 days and the purchase of our new home took 4 weeks Had we not had David as our Relator it more than likely would have taken longer to find our... read more
Dave Tapper was recommended to me by a mutual friend whom I respect greatly. My friend said, "This is your guy, you need not look further. I've known him for over 20 years and never once has he let me or a client down." Well, that was... read more
Dave has helped me and my entire family buy and sell our homes for years. I recently bought my first home and Dave's experience and savvy helped me get a house I never thought I could afford. His dedication and expanse of real estate knowledge is truly remarkable. He was... read more
We have worked with Dave for approximately 10 years. He helped my eldest son buy 2 properties and sell one and he has just closed a deal for my yourgest son on his first new home. Dave has sold two properties for for my husband and mself, 601... read more
David Tapper is truly one of the best in the real-estate industry. David Tapper is a great person that under promises and over delivers! He'll listen to your needs and ask the right questions to ensure the path forward is clear and concise! He'll do what it takes to... read more
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