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About Jonathan Deason

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Meet Jonathan

Jonathan’s background as a tax and real estate attorney and 20-year Bay Area resident enables him to provide exceptional service to his clients. Jonathan transitioned from the practice of law into real estate in 2007 and has been a Top Producer at Vanguard Properties ever since—selling over $500,000,000 of real estate since then. Jonathan’s legal expertise makes him comfortable with all aspects of contract negotiations, drafting, and interpretation. Extremely personable, dedicated, and service-oriented, Jonathan is well known for his 24/7 accessibility, his legendary discretion, laser focus, and attention to detail.
 
Jonathan’s extensive career has focused on both traditional real estate sales and new construction sales throughout the city’s most popular neighborhoods—including Noe Valley, Mission Dolores, Castro, Mission, 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 in recent 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 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.

Real Stories From Satisfied Clients

Brett B.

Brett B.

Jonathan and his team are nothing short of exceptional. They helped us find our dream home in a highly competitive market, guiding us all along the way. Highly recommend to anyone considering buying or selling a home!
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Jameson V.

Jameson V.

We can’t recommend Jonathan and Alan highly enough. Their deep knowledge of the San Francisco market and its dynamics gave us so much confidence throughout the process, and they truly took the time to understand what we were lo...
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Buyer

Buyer

Jonathan and Alan did an incredible job guiding our home purchase in San Francisco. They bring great market instincts, an excellent local reputation, and responsiveness to the table. We love our new home, which I don’t think we...
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Fotios C.

Fotios C.

Jonathan and Alan were fantastic to work with in San Francisco. They helped me both buy and sell a home, and in both cases managed to get me an excellent deal. They’re extremely professional, proactive, and very well connected,...
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Jeff S.

Jeff S.

Jonathan Deason is not just a helpful broker; he is a strategic partner. He does not like to mess around, and neither do I. If you need to win a competitive bid, he is your guy. He doesn’t mess around, has excellent design sens...
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John

John

Jonathan and Alan were recommended by a friend who gave them the highest marks, and they did not disappoint! I was no longer living in San Francisco when I sold my SF house, and they went above and beyond to help me with dozens...
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Matthew B.

Matthew B.

Jonathan and Alan were exceptional to work with, both on the buying and selling side — this was actually our second time buying a home in the city with them, and once again, they exceeded our expectations. They know the neighbo...
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Shruti M.

Shruti M.

Jonathan and Alan were amazing partners as we navigated the horrible SF real estate market. Jonathan is excellent at identifying the "true" price of homes, steering you to the right properties, and helping advise on hidden gems...
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Pike H.

Pike H.

We recently worked with Jonathan and Alan, our new home - their support made all the difference. From the beginning, they guided us through each step with expertise and genuine care. Following a tour of a different property, Jo...
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Matthew P.

Matthew P.

Jonathan and Alan helped me find and buy my dream home in April of 2024. Jonathan was always professional and caring, educating me through the process of buying my first home. If you can't decide who to work with, look no furth...
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M. R.

M. R.

Nicholas went above and beyond of what I was expecting during the purchase of my condo. He helped me answer questions throughout the entire process, explaining everything from visiting other properties until I closed and got th...
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J. L. & C. L.

J. L. & C. L.

From beginning to end, working with the Deason group was a great experience. We are first-time home buyers, so navigating the San Francisco market was extremely intimidating. The Deason team is highly organized and was responsi...
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A. V.

A. V.

When I met Nicholas Spangler during the open house for the condo I purchased, I knew he was the right agent for me. He was prompt, professional, and attentive to my questions. He went beyond to make me feel comfortable with my ...
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A. W. & Y. G.

A. W. & Y. G.

As first-time home buyers, we know nothing about the process of purchasing a home. Nicholas and his team made our home-buying process easy and smooth. Nicholas went above and beyond. We were quite nervous about the process of b...
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T. P.

T. P.

I had an outstanding experience working with Nicholas from Vanguard! His professionalism and expertise in helping me find an apartment in San Francisco were truly commendable. From the beginning, he provided excellent advice wh...
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R. H.

R. H.

Nicholas was amazing to work with, not pushy, and moved very quickly to help me close a deal on my new home. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell property. He is one of the best in his field and was ver...
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C. B.

C. B.

Nicholas did an amazing job helping me and my partner find our dream first home. He was extremely knowledgeable, and there was not a single time we asked a question that he did not have a proficient response to, which highlight...
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Jennie F.

Jennie F.

Jonathan and Alan did an incredible job guiding our home purchase in San Francisco. They bring great market instincts, an excellent local reputation, and responsiveness to the table. We love our new home, which I don't think we...
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Kathleen G.

Kathleen G.

Nicholas Spangler is a great real estate agent! He and I recently completed a transaction together in San Francisco, and I highly recommend him to buyers or sellers. He was the buyer's agent on a listing of mine, and he was exc...
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Fernando B.

Fernando B.

Jonathan and Alan blew our socks off! They never missed a beat—always available, incredibly organized, and clearly invested in every detail of our transaction. Their professionalism and care made all the difference.
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