Meet Rise Homes
At RISE Homes, we know that buying or selling a home is the most significant decision most families will ever make. We don’t take that lightly. Guided by the Japanese principle of Kaizen, which translates to “continuous improvement,” we aim to offer our clients the best service in the industry.
Everything about our business is client-centered and client-focused. As expert navigators of the dynamic Bay Area market, our practices and processes have been proven to succeed, time and again. We specialize in probate and trust sales, senior transitioning, first-time homebuyers, and luxury properties, but beyond that, we create ease throughout the process. With a list of high-caliber contractors to call on, renovations and make-readies happen quickly and seamlessly. When you work with us, you’ll have the comfort of knowing we’re handling every last detail.
In addition to our unparalleled commitment to excellence, our every thought, word, and action is rooted in integrity. We do what we say we’ll do—when we said we’d do it. We are dedicated to achieving your goals, and you can depend on our outstanding communication skills and market knowledge to guide you. We would be honored to be a part of your journey.
DRE# 01872572
Joe Polyak
Founding Partner
DRE# 02098217
Mindy Yasuda
Director of Operations/Realtor®
DRE# 02068638
Chuck Paterson
Realtor®
DRE# 02105207
Sean Rossiter
Realtor®
DRE# 02119645
Alex Williams
Realtor®
DRE# 02127195
Sean Kelly
REALTOR®
Rachel Portnov
Marketing Director
Ryan Murdoch
Business Manager
DRE# 1834648
Hilary Saunders
Real Estate & Tax Lawyer
Broker-of-Record
Side, Inc. License No. 02014153
Corey Alverson
Creative Director
Ashley Bledsoe
Marketing Director
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We are going back to Joe for sure!
Athena L. and Matthew V.
My husband and I purchased our first home in our dream neighborhood in Pacifica – during a pandemic no less – and it’s all thanks to Joe! From the beginning Joe was a joy to work with, he is friendly and knowledgable and have been super patient with us. He…
He sold our home in 3 days way over the asking price…
Alyona and Yuriy M.
Joe and his team exceeded all of our expectations when we sold and later bought our new home. Joe does not only have a strong understanding of the current market but he also takes the time to listen to his clients’ needs and goals when it comes to selling/buying a…
Joe not only shared a lot of his knowledge about properties, but…
Ryan and Angela S.
Joe helped us with acquiring our first home in Burlingame lately. We enjoyed working with him: he is professional, friendly, communicative and very knowledgeable. We started trying to buy our first home in San Mateo, Foster City area in late 2018 and met Joe at that time. As a first…
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This month, we examine how the housing under supply contributes to increasing home prices, as well as the…
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Housing Affordability in San Francisco | March
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