Andy Pickering brings the precision of a nearly 21-year military career to San Francisco real estate, joining The Agency's Marin office in October 2026. A 2005 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he served as a Special Operations and Rescue Pilot flying the MC-130 and HC-130, on active duty and with the California Air National Guard. That career taught him meticulous preparation, fast adaptation, and how to remain calm in high-stakes moments, traits he now brings to every client and every transaction.
Andy began his real estate career in 2020 and has since represented buyers and sellers across the Bay Area in ranch, land, residential, and luxury transactions, with more than $13 million in sales. His early work with California Outdoor Properties gave him deep experience with complex, multilayered deals involving unique property considerations and many moving parts. Andy now focuses on San Francisco, where he lives and brings firsthand knowledge of the city's distinct neighborhoods and competitive market.
What drives Andy is the strategy behind a successful transaction: reading market conditions, positioning a property, and adapting as variables shift to deliver a seamless result. Clients value his integrity, his steady communication, and his ability to take the stress out of high-pressure negotiations.
Andy is also one of the Bay Area's go-to resources on the VA loan program. He has helped multiple veterans purchase in the Bay Area and takes pride in educating military buyers on how to use their earned benefits, showing that a VA loan can succeed even in competitive Northern California markets.
Away from work, you'll find Andy spending time with his wife, Belen, their two daughters, and their border collie, Rockie, running through Golden Gate Park, fishing off the Presidio Pier, playing golf, or discovering a new favorite restaurant.