I’m happy to report we again pulled off a sale that we thought would be very, very difficult. As it turns out, even in this market, there are quite a few ultra high end buyers looking for luxury homes around San Francisco. I put this 5 bed, 5.5 bath luxury, view single family home on … Continue reading JUST SOLD! 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,850,000
Category: Recent Transactions
Just Sold! 1931 Anza | Richmond District | $1,650,000
As the #1 Richmond District Resident Realtor, I’m happy to again be on the successful end of a closed transaction in a (surprisingly) heated multiple offer situation. [There is a full story to how this played out, but you’ll need to contact me directly for that.] In the end, my buyers got the home, they’re … Continue reading Just Sold! 1931 Anza | Richmond District | $1,650,000
Price Per Sq Foot, Popcorn Ceilings and Pools
At 28 square miles, Novato is the largest and most northern town in Marin. A quick zoom on Google earth reveals an idyllic benefit of the landscape; large flat lots featuring single level ranch style homes many complete with 2 car garages, front and back yards and most importantly pools, plenty of them! Another added … Continue reading Price Per Sq Foot, Popcorn Ceilings and Pools
New Testimonial From An Old (As In Repeat) Client
Alex Clark at the Front Steps Real Estate in San Francisco has sold 2 of my properties in SF. One in the outer sunset and the other in the outer Richmond. His professionalism goes above and beyond and he was able to recently navigate a tough market and got the job done. Alex has the … Continue reading New Testimonial From An Old (As In Repeat) Client
Moving to Marin? We gotchu…
We just helped a wonderful couple (and the most adorable daughter) make the move from San Francisco to Marin, where they just closed on their third real estate transaction with theFrontSteps (the fourth is in the works). They bought this perfect family home that ebbs seamlessly indoor to outdoor and has the perfect setup to … Continue reading Moving to Marin? We gotchu…
How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters
Marin and San Francisco real estate are similar beasts, except for one glaring caveat: amazing vs mediocre public schools. Single Family homes in both area’s sell for relatively similar amounts with similar buyer profiles. Given their close proximity and interdependence on each other, both area’s are on the radar of prospective buyers with a major … Continue reading How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters
One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market
Check any major media outlet, google any recent article on real estate, specifically the San Francisco real estate market, and you’re undoubtedly going to read nothing but doom and gloom. But the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco “don’t play that” (IYKYK), at least on this house. I won’t lie, I’ve read a lot of … Continue reading One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market
“He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”
Admittedly, been a bit quiet here on the blog (hey, it happens), but I just got this glowing 5 star review on the new Google business page (done with Yelp), so I just had to share it. Alex is a terrific, and patient, broker. He has just what you need in a San Francisco real … Continue reading “He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”
Just SOLD! | Inner Mission | $825,000
The “best real estate agent in San Francisco” does it again. After months of trying, we finally got to a price the market was happy with and got it sold within a week of the price adjustment I had been recommending for the better part of Summer. I don’t know that I’ve ever done so … Continue reading Just SOLD! | Inner Mission | $825,000
Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000
Just when you thought the market was gonna kick you when you’re down, buyers materialize out of thin air. So is the case in San Francisco. The San Francisco real estate market never ceases to amaze. As wonky as it is, it is definitely not dead. Pricing, presentation, timing, and most of all YOUR EXPECTATIONS … Continue reading Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000
Kinda knocked it outta the park on this one
Months of preparation paid off after two weeks on the market, 9 offers, and $905,000 over asking (and we’re STILL not the top Overbid…how insane is that!?)…764 24th Ave is sold, and sold for $2,900,000. Details of the property can be found by following this link. I had the pleasure of helping my clients spruce … Continue reading Kinda knocked it outta the park on this one
Just Sold: Richmond District; Noe Valley; Larkspur
So much great content coming out of theFrontSteps lately. It’s our continued effort to keep you and yours educated on all things San Francisco real estate, and beyond. But it’s closing deals for our wonderful clients that keeps food on the table and the stoke high. With that said, here are a couple recent closings … Continue reading Just Sold: Richmond District; Noe Valley; Larkspur
Another off market deal closed…in the Sunset
Pleased to report yet another successful off market find for our buyers. After submitting countless offers on countless properties we were contacted by an agent who knew we do a lot of business in the Sunset and Richmond districts. The sellers were originally looking for $1,800,000, which was not going to happen, so we waited … Continue reading Another off market deal closed…in the Sunset
SOLD | 5775 Merriewood Dr | Oakland | $1,400,000
Dipping our toes into other markets around the Bay Area, we’re happy to report the successful purchase of this wonderful home in the Oakland hills to some wonderful clients who will enjoy the warm weather and views for years to come. It was a competitive situation (Duh!), and in the end our clients got it. … Continue reading SOLD | 5775 Merriewood Dr | Oakland | $1,400,000
SOLD | Sunset District | Off Market
When the real estate market in San Francisco, especially San Francisco’s Sunset District, is as crazy as it is, you gotta know where to find opportunity and know when to strike, and strike quickly. Happy to report yet another off market find for my buyers, and successful close of a long and painful lender process. … Continue reading SOLD | Sunset District | Off Market
SOLD | $3,900,000 | Off Market | Marina District
I’m pleased to report yet another successful off market (property not on MLS) sale for my clients who had been searching for so long, writing offers, getting beaten by other higher offers, but ultimately hanging in there. Patience paid off.