Jonathan Deason, Esq.

Jonathan has been ranked among the city’s most successful real estate agents for over a decade. His background as a tax and real estate attorney enables him to provide his clients with experienced, nuanced and precise real estate advise to safely navigate even the most challenging deals. Jonathan has built his career in real estate over the past 14 years at Vanguard Properties where he has consistently ranked as a Top Producer in the company—selling over $400,000,000 of real estate. When you hire Jonathan and his team, you are hiring a professional real estate agent who always has you and your interests foremost in mind.

Extremely personable, dedicated and service-oriented, Jonathan and his team are well known for their 24/7 accessibility, discretion, laser-focus and attention to detail. Jonathan’s extensive career has focused on both traditional real estate sales as well as new construction sales throughout the city’s most popular neighborhoods—including Noe Valley, Mission Dolores, the Castro, the Mission, Bernal Heights, Glen Park, SOMA, NOPA, Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill and Presidio Heights.

In addition to single family home and condominium resales, Jonathan has extensive experience in the listing and sales of new construction condominium buildings and TIC-conversion projects-having sold over 100 of these units over the years. Jonathan’s legal background enables him to work closely and manage the legal paperwork with Title Company’s Subdivision departments, the City and County of San Francisco, condominium and land use attorneys, budget preparers & DRE deputies to assist in the issuance of the final documentation (Public Report) required to sell new and converted developments.

Jonathan was born and raised in Santa Monica, California and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from U.C. Berkeley in Art History before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate at U.C. Hastings College of the Law, where he served on the Law Review. Jonathan is a homeowner in San Francisco’s Corona Heights district and is active in the San Francisco nonprofit community. Jonathan also holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate (with multi-engine and instrument ratings) and is an active owner/pilot of a Cirrus SR22T. Jonathan is also a certified sail boat skipper and enjoys taking his friends and clients sailing in the San Francisco Bay.


… What Clients are Saying about the Deason Group!


"We interviewed four realtors who came highly recommended; from the moment we met them, Jonathan and Alan were the obvious choice. Their savvy about the San Francisco market combined with their hands-on high-touch approach made all the difference in helping us to get a great price for our home of 25 years during the pandemic. Jonathan and Alan had great recommendations for what to update (and not), what staging company to choose, how to market & price. We had an extensive disclosure packet, and Jonathan's legal background was a big plus. We also had a very unique property, and they met every single prospective buyer and gave them a tour, which allowed them to point out special features and answer questions on the spot. We were delighted with our experience and would give Jonathan and Alan our highest recommendation. They were a pleasure to work with."
- Marcy & Josh L.

"Jonathan helped me buy my first place in San Francisco back in 2011 and got me an incredible deal. For a decade, I loved my little one-bedroom. After a bathroom renovation, having to work at my desk in my kitchen for a year, and in the final stages of a condo conversion, I wanted something new and decided to buy a house in the East Bay. Going back to Jonathan was a no-brainer. And, I was even luckier because now he was working with Alan Martinez. Although my sale got extremely complicated, as it was happening in tandem with the last steps of the condo conversion, Jonathan and Alan assuaged my anxiety, went above and beyond in terms of working with my neighbors and escrow agent on the conversion, and sold my place for way more than I expected. Then, they turned around and helped me find a great house in Berkeley for much less than I expected to pay. Overall, a win, win, win. I can't recommend them enough."
-Rachel C.

"Jonathan and Alan did an amazing job helping me sell my condo in SF as I was moving cross-country. I literally just left them the keys and hopped on a plane - I didn't need to lift a finger. They were very proactive in communicating updates and made the place look fantastic. It's a testament to their knowledge of the local market that they were able to make the sale to a very happy buyer in only a few short days. I highly recommend working with both of them when buying or selling in SF! Truly a white-glove service."
- William H.

“Jonathan and Alan recently helped us purchase our home in SF. We had been working together for almost 18 months and were outbid on two other properties. When we finally found the house we had the conviction to buy, Jonathan and Alan showed creativity and experience to negotiate and close our transaction by avoiding a bidding war. We are confident the creativity in the critical moments helped us negotiate and win the best deal. Jonathan and Alan were also critical in the post-signing to the closing process. They also referred us to a mortgage broker and insurance broker that we ended up using to close the transaction. We have even relied on Jonathan and his team for design ideas and referrals after closing. They have guided our thinking on how potential changes would impact the value of the home. In short, buying a home is one of the most important life decisions one will make, and we are so glad we trusted Jonathan and his team with that responsibility.”
- Christopher & Kimberley E.

"We’ve engaged Jonathan to sell and buy multiple properties in San Francisco since 2013. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable of the complexities and variables one encounters in this unique market we call home, which is so important and reassuring. His experience in developing his own properties also adds tremendous value in evaluating a property and potential challenges. He is extremely professional and fun to work with, and as demonstrated in our last transaction, works extremely hard and with the utmost competence to get a deal done in the most daunting of circumstances (i.e. pandemic). Jonathan, along with his business partner Alan and the escrow/title team, utilizes technology to the max to respond and act quickly and make the transaction run seamlessly. I couldn’t have asked for a higher level of expertise and service. Thank you, Jonathan!"
​- Chris S.

“Jonathan was an indispensable asset for us to find a dream home. He was very patient with us as we grew accustomed to the market conditions in SF and was able to guide us through the whole process from scoping out the right houses and defining a winning bid up to ensuring a speedy closing of the whole transaction. Jonathan clearly knows the SF market and was always spot on in estimating the selling price for new houses which really helped us in finding our SF home. We highly recommend him!"
- Brian K. & John V.

“It's not hard to find a real estate agent who can show you pretty things. If you need help learning about neighborhoods, reading through disclosures... most of them can do that too. It's when things go off-script that you really need confidence, firm advocacy, and advice. These are rarer traits. Jonathan and his team performed admirably in the face of multiple last-minute issues that arose during our closing. Their knowledge of the SF market and their legal experience helped us get into a home we love—no small feat for picky, cautious, first-time home buyers like us.”
- Jeffrey C. & Kai C.