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San Francisco at blue hour, seen from Twin Peaks
REALTOR® · DRE# 01973125Compass · San FranciscoEnglish · Русский

CarinaIsentaeva

Former attorney, strategic negotiator and fierce advocate. Carina protects her clients’ interests and delivers results in San Francisco’s competitive market.

The approach

A licensed New York attorney turned San Francisco REALTOR®, Carina reads every disclosure, contract and counteroffer like it matters, because it does. Then she finds the block that feels like home.

Top 1%of agents nationwide, WSJ REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals
$250M+in sales as a solo agent
13+years in the San Francisco market
108closed transactions on record at Compass

Selected closed sales

Recently closed.

Brass house keys on a sunlit Victorian windowsill
Carina Isentaeva, San Francisco REALTOR®

Meet Carina

Former attorney. Fierce advocate.

San Francisco’s real estate landscape is complex, fast-moving and highly competitive. Carina thrives in that environment and is known for her disciplined, strategic approach to every transaction. Her legal background sharpened the advocacy, analytical thinking and negotiation skills that now define her work in real estate.

Whether she’s positioning a seller’s property to achieve the highest possible price or helping buyers craft a thoughtful, strategic offer that puts them in a winning position, Carina is relentless in protecting her clients’ interests.

A lawyer’s rigor

Licensed New York attorney. JD in International Law and Legal Studies from Chelyabinsk State University, and an LLM in Corporate Law from Cardozo School of Law.

An owner’s insight

As a homeowner, investor and landlord, she brings firsthand insight into property values, neighborhood dynamics, design possibilities and renovation opportunities.

Specialties

Buyers and sellers, condos, TICs, multi-unit and multifamily buildings, investment properties, co-ownership, development projects and relocation.

Clients describe her as “a real estate powerhouse,” “a tough negotiator,” and “insightful, dedicated, and fun.” As one put it: “You want her on your team.”

Top 1% · WSJ REAL TrendsDRE# 01973125English · RussianLicensed yoga teacher

Neighborhoods

Where Carina closes.

From Bernal Heights to Potrero Hill to the quiet streets west of Twin Peaks, these are some of the neighborhoods where Carina has recently closed deals. Each one has its own weather, character and pace.

Closed sales

A selection of Carina’s closed sales across San Francisco and the Bay Area, as recorded on Compass.

Client testimonials

Every review, five stars.

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Home valuation

What is your home worth?

Get a ballpark figure in ten seconds. Carina follows up with a full market analysis based on this month's closed sales on your street.

Property type
Condition

A rough estimate from sample price-per-square-foot figures, not an appraisal.

Work with Carina

Let's find your corner of the city.

Buying, selling, investing or relocating? Send a note or call. Carina works with clients in English and Russian.

Phone415-919-2016
Emailcarina.isentaeva@compass.com
BrokerageCompass · San Francisco
LicenseDRE# 01973125
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