Labor Day is just around the corner, and that means we can expect an influx of listings to hit the market. Just like everyone else, we’ve been waiting and preparing a couple properties ourselves. We’ll be putting this beauty on the market 9/5, but as is always the case, my readers get first crack. Situated … Continue reading NOPA Flat For Sale: You Get First Dibs
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Noe Valley – Eureka Valley Homes Cross $1000 per sqft, Glen Park home sales up 12% YOY
Below you will find important statistics for the past decade and a half on the luxury markets in District 5. The price point has reached $1.5M for an average home in Glen Park and more than $2M to own a home in Noe Valley and Eureka Valley. Note that the 2014 data are year-to-date, between … Continue reading Noe Valley – Eureka Valley Homes Cross $1000 per sqft, Glen Park home sales up 12% YOY
We Just Beat The Closest Comp By $200,000
I’m pleased to announce my clients have successfully sold their Richmond District top floor condominium for $1,200,000 (listed at $949,000), or as I like to point out, $200,000 more than the most recent, closest competitor property on 26th Ave that listed almost the same day as we did. It’s no coincidence we knocked it out … Continue reading We Just Beat The Closest Comp By $200,000
“Sensibility And Overall Likability Are A Winning Combination”
I just wrapped up a deal with some buyers in NOPA, and this is what they had to say about working with me: Great agent. Not only did Alex stick by us through multiple offers but finally landed us our new home even though we weren’t the highest bidders and we were up against all … Continue reading “Sensibility And Overall Likability Are A Winning Combination”
Are Overbids A Result Of Intentional Underpricing? No – It’s Competitive Pricing
It’s happened again – I did a post Friday about the week’s overbids, and the comments and emails immediately come in, “Is this because the owners are listing for under market prices to crest bidding wars?” or “Why do you always highlight overbids? Aren’t these properties underpriced to begin with?” or “These properties are selling … Continue reading Are Overbids A Result Of Intentional Underpricing? No – It’s Competitive Pricing
“Best Agent, Bar None, In San Francisco”
Recently, I had the pleasure of representing my client in the sale of his condominium in one of the most sought after locations and buildings in downtown San Francisco. Many people refer to this area as SOMA, some refer to it as FiDi (Financial District), some as the Barbary Coast, and others still as Yerba … Continue reading “Best Agent, Bar None, In San Francisco”
Over/Under List Price — April Percentages For Your Appraisals
I wanted to share these stats for any and all of you buyers, mortgage brokers, or agents that run into appraisers who feel it is their duty to question the price a buyer is willing to pay for a property in this market. In my humble opinion, appraisers should not ever look at percentages above … Continue reading Over/Under List Price — April Percentages For Your Appraisals
741 18th Ave, Central Richmond 2+ bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car parking Top Floor Edwardian hits MLS for only $949,000
[Update: SOLD for $1,200,000] Do you know how much more home you could buy if you just took a look outside of the Mission, Noe, NOPA, Cole Valley, Inner Sunset, or Pacific Heights neighborhoods? Wonder no more, and come visit my newest listing at 741 18th Ave in San Francisco’s Central Richmond District. Listed at … Continue reading 741 18th Ave, Central Richmond 2+ bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car parking Top Floor Edwardian hits MLS for only $949,000
1 Ecker (16 Jessie) Unit 406 Hits The Market, Monday Open House Was Packed
You may have already seen the press my good friends over at Curbed gave to this awesome condo in the heart of downtown San Francisco (Financial District/Yerba Buena), but if not, here you go: 16 Jessie (1 Ecker) #406, Junior 1br/1ba, $495,000 Sustainable down to its very foundation, this century-old building (1 Ecker) was painstakingly … Continue reading 1 Ecker (16 Jessie) Unit 406 Hits The Market, Monday Open House Was Packed
Prices Jumping – Yet Again – Across San Francisco
The San Francisco real estate market grew increasingly frenzied as the first quarter of 2014 progressed, leading to another surge in home prices in virtually every neighborhood in the city. The high-demand/ extremely-low-inventory/ competitive-bidding situation is similar to what occurred first in spring 2012 and then, to an even higher degree, in spring 2013. After … Continue reading Prices Jumping – Yet Again – Across San Francisco
SF vs. NYC – The Debate Continues
Way back on October 15th, 2007 I wrote a post: Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, If You Had To Chose. It was, and still is, an extremely popular article that has garnered over 100 comments, and still ranks incredibly high on search engine queries of the like. For a small shop like … Continue reading SF vs. NYC – The Debate Continues
How Much Is My Home Worth?
“How much is my property worth?” “How much could we get for our place?” “How much do you think my condo would sell for?” I get asked different variations of this question every single day, everywhere I go. It doesn’t matter if I’m at a dinner party, bbq, school event, or even on a field … Continue reading How Much Is My Home Worth?
Something For You Fence Sitters And Gold Panners To Ponder…
My clients just got shelled by 16 other offers on 1761 Hayes, a top floor 2 bed, 1 bath condo in NOPA asking $849,000. We offered $1,051,000, and they accepted an offer that was “barely higher”. So here’s a thought: I’d say it’s time for many of you long time residents sitting on the selling … Continue reading Something For You Fence Sitters And Gold Panners To Ponder…
Possible Shift In San Francisco Real Estate Market? Should You Sell Your Home Now?
February 2014 San Francisco Market Report It is far too early in the year to reach definitive conclusions regarding substantive changes in the market, but there are indications of a number of shifts. From the hurly burly on the street, the word is that the quantity of offers coming in on new listings is declining. … Continue reading Possible Shift In San Francisco Real Estate Market? Should You Sell Your Home Now?
Just Sold! 1622-1626 Great Highway: Save The Waves Coalition Gets A Check
I am happy to say I just represented part of the buying group for this wonderful property on the Great Highway. You may remember the post my colleague did about 1622-1626 Great Highway (Ghost of Sunset Past: The Moss Flats)? Originally listed for $1,349,000 our clients got it for LESS THAN ASKING (it can be … Continue reading Just Sold! 1622-1626 Great Highway: Save The Waves Coalition Gets A Check
The House Of Haight Ashbury Vintage Gets $1.3M More, Two Potrero Hill Comps You’ll Want To Track, And More Overbids To Ponder
Before I show you the list of the top 10 overbids, have a look at the building that houses Haight Ashbury Vintage: Listed for $6,950,000 back in October, it just closed for a mere $1,300,000 more. Apparently, Vintage is more hip than you thought… I have more story. Just yesterday I heard of 25 offers … Continue reading The House Of Haight Ashbury Vintage Gets $1.3M More, Two Potrero Hill Comps You’ll Want To Track, And More Overbids To Ponder