About Allison
Allison Chapleau is San Francisco's top-ranked specialist in multi-unit residential investment properties, with 18 years of deep expertise in the city's complex rent-controlled market. She has guided hundreds of investors — from first-time duplex buyers to seasoned portfolio holders — through every stage of acquiring and managing income-producing properties across all SF neighborhoods.
Before real estate, Allison spent years in real estate finance, giving her an unusually analytical edge when evaluating cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and long-term appreciation potential. Her clients consistently cite her ability to surface off-market deals and navigate the intricacies of tenant-in-place transactions as what sets her apart.
Allison is a consistent top producer at Compass and has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the city's top real estate professionals for five consecutive years.
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"Allison found us an off-market 4-plex before it ever hit the MLS. She walked us through every detail of the tenant situation and her analysis of the property's upside was spot-on. We've already had two other buyers approach us about selling. Couldn't recommend her more."
"I've sold three buildings through Allison over the past decade. She understands the SF multi-unit market better than anyone — she knew exactly what investors would pay attention to and we closed above asking in under 3 weeks."
"As first-time investment buyers, we were intimidated by the complexity of rent control and tenant rights. Allison was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. She connected us with great property managers too. We feel so confident in this investment."