Virtual Staging No Substitute for The Real Thing
Virtual staging grew in popularity after the San Francisco shelter in place (SIP) began in mid March. But the jury’s out on whether it truly works.
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First Steps for Reopening SF Real Estate
It’s been almost a month since The Bay Area shelter in place (SIP) went into effect. The good news is that our collective efforts appear…
My First Virtual Open House
I attended my first virtual open house this past weekend, and decided that it was an excellent addition to the marketing mix when it comes…
Listing Options for Sellers During SIP
It’s not a great time to put a listing on the market, but some homeowners may need to do just that. Unexpected life or financial…
What Buyers and Sellers Can Do During the SIP SF
We’re all easing into the new normal—limiting trips outdoors to essential activities like gathering groceries and exercising, videoconferencing with family, friends and co-workers, and catching…
Sellers Need Lead Time For Spring Market
Allow yourself enough lead time for pre-sale work if you’re planning to sell your San Francisco home this Spring. Though some wise future sellers start…
COPA Legislation Now In Effect for SF Multi-Unit Building Sellers
The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) is now officially in effect for sellers of multi-unit buildings. I first blogged about the COPA back in…
Here’s Your Mid-2019 Bernal Heights Microhood Report
The Bernal Heights microhoods are backing off the $2,000,000 median price this year. For the first time in a while, no microhood hit that single-family…
Where PG&E Gas Lines Are in San Francisco
San Francisco has fortunately not been the site of a similar fire recently. However, the gas lines do run underground in the city, and it’s important to be aware of their locations as part of your due diligence when buying a home.
Spring 2019’s Most Competitive Neighborhoods for Buyers
The selling pattern in San Francisco has eternally been all about listing lower than the target price, and expecting well over asking. Spring 2019 has…
Revised SF Contract Includes New Clause for Cash Buyers
The San Francisco Association of Realtors recently revised its purchase agreement to add paragraph 46, which requires cash buyers to comply with Financial Crimes Enforcement…
Wire Fraud Rampant in Real Estate Transactions
Exercise extreme caution when dealing with wired funds in a real estate transaction. Wire fraud is very much alive and well, and I’ve been hearing unfortunate stories from my colleagues recounting big money losses due to fraud activity.
Sell Now If Your Home Calls for Compromise
2019 is quite the robust seller’s market. Limited inventory and high demand continue to give way to multiple offers and substantial overbidding. Interest rates are…
Can I Convert My Duplex Into A Single-Family Home?
How easy it is to turn a two-unit building into a single-family home? The short answer? Not very.
Mission Bay Reaches End of Condo Construction Boom
Mission Bay residential is pretty much built out at this point. Check out my picks for the best buildings in the neighborhood.