Mike Shaw

Together with longtime business partner Bernie Katzmann, Mike has spent more than 29 years helping buyers and sellers navigate San Francisco's competitive real estate market, closing more than $1.5 billion in sales. The team is consistently recognized among the Top 1.5% of REALTORS® in San Francisco and Nationally, is RealTrends Verified, and is recognized as one of Vanguard Properties' Top Producer teams.

A Bay Area native who has lived in San Francisco most of his life, Mike brings deep local knowledge of the city's neighborhoods, architecture, market trends, and competitive buying and selling environment. Bernie continues to play an important role in the business, bringing decades of relationships and experience that have helped build one of San Francisco's most referral-driven real estate practices.

Together, Mike and Bernie specialize in many of San Francisco's most sought-after neighborhoods, including Noe Valley, Eureka Valley, Cole Valley, Bernal Heights, NOPA, the Mission District, and surrounding communities. They represent buyers, sellers, investors, and developers across a broad range of property types, from condominiums and TICs to luxury homes and investment properties.

Today, the Bernie & Mike Homes team also includes Michael Dunne and Mila Gelman, allowing the team to provide responsive service while maintaining the personalized experience that has defined their business for decades. 

Approximately 95% of the team's business comes from repeat and referral clients, reflecting long-term relationships built through market knowledge, strategic negotiation, clear communication, and consistent results.

Whether assisting first-time buyers, longtime San Francisco homeowners, luxury sellers, or clients relocating within the Bay Area, Mike, Bernie, and their team are committed to providing thoughtful guidance tailored to each client's goals and the realities of San Francisco's highly competitive real estate market.