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.

SOLD! – Finally – It Only Took A Year +


I’m pleased to report that we have FINALLY sold this wonderfully old property on Fell Street in San Francisco’s NOPA district. If ever there were curve balls thrown at a transaction, this one had them all. There is no way I could possibly tell all the tales here, but just imagine 4 different buyers, 4 … Continue reading SOLD! – Finally – It Only Took A Year +

Four Testimonials, A Couple Sales, Off Market Properties, and more


It’s great to be busy, but not if you want to share amazing real estate porn on a daily basis to all of you wonderful readers…for that you’ll have to keep eyes on The Goods, which has up-to-the-day Overbids, Underbids, Hot New Listings, Recent Sales, and properties on the market more than 30 days. Bookmark … Continue reading Four Testimonials, A Couple Sales, Off Market Properties, and more

Back and Forth and SOLD | 11 Shephard Place | Nob Hill


Continuing where I left off in 2020…and working tirelessly for my clients every damn day (including holidays), I’m pleased to report the successful sale of 11 Shephard Place in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood. What a ride that was! First “listed” privately, then on the market, off the market, back on, price dropped again, and … Continue reading Back and Forth and SOLD | 11 Shephard Place | Nob Hill