Jennifer Knef approaches luxury real estate marketing from an investor’s perspective even if her clients are buying or selling their primary residence. She helps homeowners sell at the highest possible price in the least amount of time and also helps buyers uncover hidden opportunities for upside potential. With a professional career that spans over 30+ years in Real Estate, Banking and Finance, Jennifer’s focus is representing the most distinctive wine country, rural and equestrian estates of Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties.

Jennifer also has experience in commercial real estate sales, leasing and financing and multi-family housing bond financing. As a former Senior Vice President of a Fortune 100 Financial Services Company, Jennifer has been directly responsible for over $700,000,000 in primarily Real Estate asset transactions.

After residing for over 20 years in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, Jennifer and her husband, dogs and horses now enjoy full-time residence in their “weekend” getaway home that they built over 30 years ago in the Sonoma County wine country.

Jennifer Knef has been committed to the equestrian world for over 30 years and is uniquely qualified to market equestrian estates.

What clients say about Jennifer


“Jennifer is awesome- professional, thorough, charming and totally in tune with meeting her clients’ needs. We have worked with her for the second time and should a third arise, we will most certainly do the same again.”


“ Jennifer Knef- Agent Compleat.

Jennifer Knef is an outstanding professional. She has a storehouse of knowledge regarding how the flow of activities that have to be completed should play out in order to make a successful property sale. She showed a solid understanding of what strategies are okay to use and what are either unproductive of forward movement of the sale or outright unacceptable directions in which to go. She took the time to explain fully each situation I encountered. I was always offered options, pros and cons, the good news and the bad news, (and actually why the bad news could be transformed into good news), whenever called for. She always had solutions to the challenges I met in both selling and buying my respective properties. She never failed to give me sufficient information from all angles when it came to my decision-making opportunities/demands

I truly could never have accomplished what I did in selling my beautiful ranch without all the support and encouragement I got from Jennifer.

In the locating and purchase of my house in town, she got to perform with the same excellence all over again. I worked with Jennifer over a twenty six month period after my husband died, in selling our ranch and locating a home in town. In was an awesome period of learning for me. Jennifer rocks. In my humble opinion”


“We would like to thank you for finding our new weekend home! It was a fun year
of looking at homes and I cannot think of any other home that really fit our needs better. You are by far the the most patient, knowledgable and professional realtor we have ever met!”


“Just a short personal note to say “thanks” for the fine job in representing us in the purchase of our new home. This was a very difficult and complicated sale, with an uncooperative Seller. The kudos go to Jennifer, who was diligent, detail oriented and extremely fun to work with. She made this deal happen! She never gave up. When the Seller or his agent would put up roadblocks, Jennifer found a way to knock them down or go around them. We know this wasn’t easily accomplished, but Jennifer and her team stood by us. We are very happy.
Once again, our deep felt thanks for all the efforts to make this deal happen.”


“We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you. You are more than a realtor- you are a wonderful person and now a great friend. Thank you for EVERYTHING!”


“Your knowledge, patience and sensitive care have assisted us, greatly, through a terribly challenging situation. Thank you so so much for all you’ve done magnificently.”


“Well done! J & I want to thank you for your sound advice and guidance in helping us navigate through the home buying and selling process. You earned our trust through your actions. We were glad to have you in our corner as our real estate agent as we “bought the farm” and sold our house. You were always upbeat and positive. Thanks much for helping us to make our vintage farmhouse with acreage dream come true.”


“Jennifer acted as our agent for both the purchase of our new home and subsequent sale of our existing home. In all phases of our dealings with Jennifer she conducted herself with the utmost professionalism. Both ends of these two transactions unfolded as smoothly as anyone could hope. We have nothing but praise for Jennifer’s handling of these matters.

She listened carefully to our desires and worked very diligently to show us homes that met our needs and, most important, never, ever put any pressure on us. She clearly understood from the beginning, that her task was to find a home that we wanted, not just close a deal.

When we found X Rd and it was clear to us, and to Jennifer, that it was a home we would very much like to own, she handled the transaction to our advantage. She counseled us skillfully in the negotiation process. And, again, she never pressured us to offer more than we felt appropriate. The deal was made very advantageously for us.

The escrow also went smoothly. Jennifer was on top of every detail. We closed on the transaction timely, much to Jennifer’s credit.

The same professionalism was evident in the listing, marketing and sale of our home. She was very conversant with the market and helped us settle on a list price that was perfectly set. She gave us great advice on how best to “stage” the home. The pictures she arranged for and the sales promotional material was extraordinary. We were the beneficiaries of multiple offers that required delicate management. All was done to our advantage. Again, it could not have been handled better. We think the world of Jennifer and will recommend her at every opportunity.”


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The Wine Country in Northern California is known across the globe as a world-class wine-growing region. For those fortunate enough to own vacation homes in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino or Lake County or live here year-round, it is also a place to enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle.

Most of the 400 plus wineries in the area north of San Francisco are located in the valleys including: Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Bennett Valley, the Russian River Valley. Extraordinary wine tasting opportunities abound year-round, for vacationers and locals alike.

A haven for foodies of all ages, the Wine Country also offers exceptional culinary adventures even beyond its famous restaurants. For example, you can visit artisan cheese makers along the California Cheese Trail between Santa Rosa and the Bodega Bay area, which is also famous for its barbequed oysters.

There is always something new to explore in the Wine Country. Sometimes, the sheer, breathtaking beauty of the region can best be appreciated with a bird’s eye view from a hot air balloon.