- (415) 370-7195
- david@davidtapper.com
- License Number: #01240529
“I make dreams come true and create wealth for my clients.”
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 and results, 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!
For more information, please visit my personal real estate website at: www.DavidTapper.com
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Testimonials
David's Testimonials
I feel so fortunate to recommend Dave Tapper to you. My parents passed away and left the home to my brothers and I. We had all moved out of the area more than 40 years ago so had no idea where to start. The home was in... read more
I feel so fortunate to recommend Dave Tapper to you. My parents passed away and left the home to my brothers and I. We had all moved out of the area more than 40 years ago so had no idea where to start. The home was in... read more
Working with David was a breeze. Our family have had past experiences with David, he sold my parents their home, my sister her home, and sold my aunt’s house, all of which went smoothly! David knew how hard it was for me to sell the house I brought up my... read more
David successfully sold our spacious downtown San Mateo condo through a 1031 exchange, exceeding our asking price. While other realtors warned us that selling a condo was more challenging than selling a house, particularly one with an HOA or that was older, David remained optimistic. He dismissed the concerns and... read more
I highly recommend David Tapper! From the very beginning, David was incredibly helpful, patient, and easy-going throughout our entire home-buying journey as first-time homebuyers. Unlike some agents who can feel pushy or overly sales-driven, David was genuinely focused on helping us find the right home in the right neighborhood. He... read more
Dave was an outstanding realtor. There’s no other way to say it again outstanding. He helped us sell a house that we had inherited and they were renters in the house. They took the time and found individuals to help fix up the house that was literally trashed. Dave took... read more
Morgan not only is an absolute pleasure to work with, but her responsiveness is next level. Since the moment we met her, she was incredibly helpful, answering our questions and relaying information to the owners. Morgan is incredibly organized, keeps the process tight and she is thoughtful with even details... read more
We recently had the pleasure of working with David Tapper to purchase our new home, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his outstanding support throughout the entire process. From the start, David impressed us with his deep knowledge of the market. His years of experience really showed in... read more
If you're looking for a real estate agent who embodies professionalism and expertise, look no further than Dave Tapper of Team Tapper. As a full-time realtor and ex-real estate office manager, I personally know hundreds of Realtors. I hired Dave to represent my family in selling our home, and the... read more
Our parents passed away and my brother and I had the bittersweet duty of preparing their home to sell. I have never sold a home before, so I was unfamiliar with the process or the procedures that were required. I would like to recommend our Realtor David Tapper from... read more
Shirley Brown was such a joy to work with. She was very quick to figure out exactly the kind of home I was looking for, provided me great advice throughout the process, and eventually helped me find my dream home. I really miss the weekly house hunting with her still!... read more
David Tapper was my real estate agent when I bought my house in 2013. At the time, as a single female first time buyer, I was very nervous about having a real estate agent that would genuinely look out for my best interests. Well, I had no reason to worry.... read more
In May 2024, our family embarked on a journey of buying and selling property, a venture that transformed our lives. I’m eager to share our success story and the pivotal role our real estate agent, Lili Chen, and her team played in it. Achieving our Belmont Dream: Navigating the... read more
Excellent company to work with. Highly professional people. They know what they’re doing and they get the job done for you. Exceptional people skills. They go the extra mile for you. You know your property is in good hands with them. They will take good care of you. I would... read more
I referred David to a family member who needed to sell their house. He met with them at the house, discussed their needs and formulated a plan to get their house ready to sell and on the market. He was personally involved in the entire process from start to finish... read more
Lili was the buyer's agent on a transaction in Belmont CA we just closed. I am the lender she trusted. Working with Lili was a breath of fresh air. Her ability to get things done and understand the market was fascinating to be a part of. She is precise, communicative... read more
Lili Chen from Team Tapper is AWESOME! I'm a realtor in NV and needed to find someone who cares about clients and great at negotiation to take care of my friend to buy in Belmont, CA. It wasn't long after my phone conversion with Lili before we realized she is... read more
David Tapper is simply the best – a consummate professional and a really great guy! I met David through a relative who is also in the business, so I felt comfortable in starting this business relationship. David helped us sell our family house in a timely manner and our experience... read more
Dave has been our guardian angel since our first home purchase in the Bay Area in 2017. He has gone above and beyond since then to help us with occasional real estate advice, all things home buying, advice on market trends and being there for us when we were ready... read more
I've worked with Dave on 3 real estate transactions, 2 purchases and 1 sell. Dave is easy to work with. He is prompt, engaged, available. He has extensive experience and is full of good advice for a first-time home buyer like my wife and I were. He has a lot... read more
I can't thank Tony Tan enough for their outstanding service in selling my home. Their attention to detail and genuine care for my needs were truly exceptional. From the thorough market analysis to the personalized marketing strategy, every step was meticulously executed. I felt supported and informed throughout the entire... read more
We were working with a realtor who had told us that we would need to complete extensive upgrades on our home before she could put our house on the market. A friend referred Dave Tapper to us and what a reference!!! Dave is an extremely hard working, driven,... read more
David was highly recommended to us by a family friend. We had a great experience working with David. He guided us through every step of the process. His knowledge and experience made the whole process of selling the house easy and effortless. We highly recommend David to anyone that is... read more
Dave recently helped me purchase my home in San Francisco and I can truly say working with him was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and accurate about the market and worked VERY hard to make sure we had everything we needed to make an offer. This was our first home... read more
Dave went above and beyond to help me buy and sell a condo on a very tight turn around in a very tight market. Not only did he buy and sell a condo for me in almost record time, but he was professional in all aspects of the transaction, took... read more
Dave is the dreamed broker every buyer or seller wants to have. He has always put your interests first and put himself into your shoes. He would not only provide specialty service in house search and mortgage, but also goes beyond to help you estimate the total cost you may... read more
I've known Dave for 14 years now - when he helped us find our first home. Since then he helped us sell that home and find another for our growing family. Dave will always be the first person I call and the first person I recommend. Dave really cares... read more
For the past 15 years, I’ve called on Dave to be my broker. This is the third property he’s represented for me and it pays off every time. He leverages his knowledge and experience of the industry to provide me with the best recommendations and solutions to fit... read more
I had a great time working with David as a first time home buyer. He was extremely knowledgeable about bay area real estate and gave me great insight on the entire process. He was always available to talk and took the time out to answer every question I had throughout... read more
Dave recently helped me to buy a house. I had an absolutely wonderful experience with him! He helped me to get the wonderful home for my family and got me a very satisfactory price for the house! He is very professional and patience. He explained everything in detail and guided... read more
Team Tapper took great care with both me and the sale of my condo in South San Francisco. Being that it was the first time I'd ever done anything of this size and magnitude on my own, it was important for me to feel supported. David especially, made... read more
I was referred to Michelle by a very close family friend. Before meeting Michelle I had been on the sidelines for years, afraid to take the leap and buy a place. Michelle guided me through each step of the process and was very in tune with my needs. She... read more
Working with Michell Green and David Tapper was a great experience for us. Michell was very patient answering all of our questions. Also super flexible to make phone calls and video calls late at night. We highly recommend working with both of them. We’re grateful for their help! Thank you,... read more
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... 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 was the best. He took charge. Him and his team got our home ready in two weeks. Our house sold in one day. Above the asking price. This was the easiest process I ever experienced. Dave was a great realtor. He understood our needs and what needed to... 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
We were working with a realtor who had told us that we would need to complete extensive upgrades on our home before she could put our house on the market. A friend referred Dave Tapper to us and what a reference!!! Dave is an extremely hard working, driven,... 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
TONY IS BY FAR THE BEST REALTOR I HAVE WORKED WITH! HE MADE MY DREAMS COME TRUE WHEN I BOUGHT THE HOUSE OF MY DREAMS. HE WAS SO ACCOMMODATING, HE LISTENED AND TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR, AND HE SPENT SO MUCH TIME HELPING ME... 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
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
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
Dave is a consummate 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 all... 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
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
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.... 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
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
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