From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!


Would you look at that…the #1 Overbid of the week is not a fixer! It’s a been a while for that, but we’re pleased to report the market is strong…very strong for any reasonably good property in any reasonably good neighborhood of San Francisco, which is pretty much everywhere now. This property (160 Santa Marina) … Continue reading From $899,000 To $1,400,000 | Holy (160) Santa Marina!

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Welcome To The Mission | Kitchen & Bath Not Included


From the Outer Richmond last week, to the heart of the Sunset this week, the Western edge of San Francisco continues to take top honors on the Overbid list. Perhaps a little less baffling than last week’s, and also a case of clearly underpricing a property, this little gem at 2724 Ortega just fetched nearly … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Welcome To The Mission | Kitchen & Bath Not Included

March Madness Starts Early In San Francisco | Overbids That Will Make You Freak


On this rainy March Friday as you sit and wonder about the world outside, what better than some jaw-dropping Overbids to rattle your mental cage. Top of the list this week is 4027 Clement Street, a very awesome little house in the Outer Richmond with a certain “je ne sais quoi” that took it next … Continue reading March Madness Starts Early In San Francisco | Overbids That Will Make You Freak

SOLD | 179 Carl | Cole Valley Victorian | $3,200,000


I’m pleased to report the sale of this amazing property, which we were able to get featured not only on SFGate (Cole Valley Queen Anne with fabulous wallpaper for $2.695), but also Curbed (Queen Anne Done Up in Designer Style Looks for $2.695), and possibly even in San Francisco Cottages & Gardens just closed today … Continue reading SOLD | 179 Carl | Cole Valley Victorian | $3,200,000

Inner Mission Victorian Fixer Sells $320,000 Over List | In Knoxville That Buys You This…


Not to be outdone by any of the fixers clinching the top spot on a few of our previous top 10 Overbids — 1078-80 York, a two unit in San Francisco’s hot, hotter, hottest Inner Mission District, just closed for only $320,000 over ask. (People around the world scratching their heads thinking, “Is this guy … Continue reading Inner Mission Victorian Fixer Sells $320,000 Over List | In Knoxville That Buys You This…

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Outer Parkside


It had to be the lion blanket, because apparently the original $1,099,000 list price wasn’t enough to entice the frenzy. So what happened? Price reduced to $995,000, and look at that…sold for $1,225,000. In case you missed that, that’s higher than the previous list price two short months prior, at which this home was unable … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Outer Parkside

Maximum Overbid of the Week | Bernal Heights Fixer Wins Again


It’s Friday! Yeah! (If you’re not a Realtor who works every weekend.) That means overbids, and look at that, another fixer takes the cake. This time it’s 554 Anderson in Bernal Heights, a 2 bed, 1 bath home listed for $549,000 and sold for $920,000. As for the rest of the top 10, I think … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Bernal Heights Fixer Wins Again

Maximum Overbid: Severely Damaged, No Electricity, Not Habitable, But Still Top Dog


You gotta love a market (as a seller) where an agent can use the most eloquent of beautifully descriptive words to sell such a wonderful property, in such immaculate condition and still easily (likely with stacks of offers) get a property sold. From the marketing: A complete TEAR-DOWN! Beyond the external frame, this home is … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: Severely Damaged, No Electricity, Not Habitable, But Still Top Dog

Top 10 Overbids Of The Week | San Francisco


Certainly something to discuss during your next break at the cooler for some Egg Nog, or at tonight’s Holiday Party flush with some good Red Wine, or perhaps while surfing the great waves El Nino has been sending our way, or in my case, on the ski lift. However you decide to take this data … Continue reading Top 10 Overbids Of The Week | San Francisco

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Embrace The Chaos


This home on 43rd Ave just sold $331,000 over asking, and takes this week’s top spot on the top 10 San Francisco Overbids. But let’s look deeper into what’s going on here. You might be wondering why I chose the amazing picture of pro surfer Damien Hobgood getting burned by some random guy as this … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Embrace The Chaos

Top Floor Teaser Sells $502,000 Over List | Mission Dolores | Maximum Overbid


Who prices a top floor Mission Dolores 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 1328 square foot condo WITH PARKING, and roof deck, in the epicenter of hip at $998,000 anyway! Everyone knows the going rate is at least $1000 per square foot. Teaser price. Teaser. Anyhow, this week’s top spot on the list of jaw dropping Overbids … Continue reading Top Floor Teaser Sells $502,000 Over List | Mission Dolores | Maximum Overbid

In San Francisco $1,810,000 Buys You This


A little cottage all of 1150 square feet with many “period details”, and situated in the heart of Noe Valley, 818 Douglass takes this week’s Maximum Overbid cake, gets $1,574 per square foot, and puts fixers back on top. As for the rest of the top 10 Overbids…here you go: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price … Continue reading In San Francisco $1,810,000 Buys You This

#2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common


I’m going to go ahead and skip the #1 at 38 Yukon, because it’s…well…just another $1200 per square foot sale of a small condo in a hot neighborhood. Instead, have a look at the #2 spot, which goes to 35 Rolph in Crocker Amazon: A 1350 square foot, two bed, one bath home in the … Continue reading #2 Maximum Overbid Of The Week, Because The #1 Is Too Common

Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Avenues Getting In the Game


If you price it low enough, like silly low, you can always claim “Sold for $400,000 over asking!” Neighbors, check your mailboxes and get ready for the postcards to arrive any day for this property that sold right along the lines of recent comparable sales. This week’s winner of the top spot on the Maximum … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Avenues Getting In the Game

Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Kitchen & Bathroom Cost Extra In Bernal Heights


With so many great pictures from which to choose, how do you pick just one? You don’t. You must see to believe… 18 Prospect, a 3 bed, 1 bath, single family in Bernal Heights takes this week’s Overbid cake giving new meaning to the term “development opportunity”. Listed at $829,000 and SOLD for $1,250,000 (cash … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week | Kitchen & Bathroom Cost Extra In Bernal Heights

The Money Is In The Attic | Maximum Overbid Of the Week


It’s a 2* unit property on Cumberland in the oh-so hip Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco that takes this week’s Maximum Overbid cake at a cool $1,153,367 over list price. It’s a sweet, sweet, big property in a great location, so I say hat’s off to the lucky buyers. As for the rest of … Continue reading The Money Is In The Attic | Maximum Overbid Of the Week