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Jenn Gilson is consistently ranked #1 at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, commanding deep local authority across Burlingame and the greater San Francisco Peninsula. With over 20 years of luxury real estate experience and roots running deep into the Burlingame community, Jenn brings institutional knowledge, market insight, and a track record of results that sets her apart.
Jenn Gilson was born and raised in Hillsborough, California, just minutes from Burlingame. This isn’t a biography of someone who moved into the market from elsewhere. She’s a lifelong Peninsula resident whose family founded Gilson Development, a respected luxury home builder known for high-end residential construction. That heritage gives her an unfair advantage: she understands architecture, construction, development timing, and new-build opportunities in ways most agents never will.
Her 20+ years in luxury real estate have made her the go-to advisor for discerning buyers and sellers throughout Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Atherton, Palo Alto, Belmont, San Carlos, and the broader Peninsula. At Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, she’s earned her #1 ranking through consistency, expertise, and an almost obsessive focus on client outcomes.
Jenn’s familiarity with Burlingame isn’t generic. She knows the Burlingame Avenue corridor, the historic Easton Addition neighborhood, the tree-lined streets of Raypark, the upscale homes around Lyon-Hoag, the panoramic views of Burlingame Hills, and the transit-oriented character of the Caltrain corridor. She understands how downtown Burlingame’s revitalization has driven buyer interest, what makes certain blocks more desirable than others, and where value still exists. A few years ago, a client asked Jenn about a home in the Burlingame Hills area they were considering. Before the showing, she walked them through decades of the neighborhood’s evolution, pointing out which streets had appreciated most and why. That homework led them to a different property two blocks over that appraised 12% higher and sold for $300,000 more. That’s the kind of granular Burlingame intelligence that comes from living here, not just selling here.
Burlingame’s luxury real estate landscape includes some of the Peninsula’s most sought-after properties. Whether you’re hunting for a Bay Traditionalist estate on a multi-acre lot, a contemporary showpiece in Raypark, or a developer-built new-construction home, Jenn’s expertise spans the full spectrum. Her family’s background in luxury home building means she can evaluate construction quality, design intent, and long-term value with an expert’s eye.
Her connection to Gilson Development and her deep relationships with Peninsula luxury builders give her early access to off-market opportunities and the ability to guide buyers through the new-construction process with unusual sophistication. In Burlingame’s competitive market, this advantage is significant
Being ranked #1 at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty isn’t a one-year achievement. Jenn’s consistency year after year reflects a commitment to excellence that translates into better outcomes for her clients.
Born and raised in Hillsborough, California, Jennifer Gilson has an innate understanding of Peninsula and Silicon Valley life and how the right home plays an incredibly vital role. She and her husband are currently building their home in Hillsborough while raising their 3 little children. She is deep rooted in the community and understands that each person’s lifestyle creates unique requirements and she strives to ensure that these individual needs are addressed.
Jennifer’s strong background in building and development has provided her with an extensive understanding of property values, unparalleled marketing strategies and has resulted in consistently being ranked #1 for Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty.
Over a decade ago, Jennifer’s family founded Gilson Development, a builder dedicated to working collaboratively with clients and designers to remodel and custom build the finest homes on the Peninsula and in Silicon Valley. Because of Jennifer’s in-depth understanding and connections with builders and designers, she is able to unite potential buyers and developers, often securing the purchase of a custom home while it’s still being constructed. As a result, Jenifer has produced a sales record and strong reputation that is unparalleled along the Peninsula.
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