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  Great real estate photography and beautiful home staging can make a huge difference in the price you are offered and the timeframe you close in. Putting in the extra effort with incredible photography and a professionally staged space, will typically pay for itself and then some. Check out our latest post for some great staging and photo tips! Real Estate Photography and Staging to Sell Your Home in San Francisco Before The Photos Are Taken and The House Is Shown… Call a professional. For the maximum benefits of staging and photography, you will want to hire professionals. This will most likely be two different people. A photographer might not be great at accessorizing or furniture placement. Whereas a professional stager might not know how to utilize the light or take photos to maximize a room’s space in a photo. It is the combination of these two professionals that will bring your property the visual draw your house deserves. As They Say, A Picture Says A Thousand Words… Great ...

  If you’re thinking about selling, you’re probably weighing your options right now and maybe deciding how to sell and who you should sell to. Check out this blog post to learn the key advantages of selling to an investor over a traditional buyer in San Francisco… When it comes to selling your San Francisco house, you have a number of options. You could work with an agent to list your house and they’ll try to find a buyer. Or you could list your house yourself and try to find a buyer. Or, you could work with a real estate investor who will buy your house from you directly… and fast. Here are the advantages of selling to an investor… Key Advantages Of Selling To An Investor Over A Traditional Buyer In San Francisco: Speed In order to sell to a traditional buyer, that buyer has to be found by the agent… which is a process that can take months. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait that long. When you sell to a real estate investor, they can close fast – often in as a little as a week o...

  Are you thinking about selling land in San Francisco? If so then you might be wondering this common question: who pays when selling land in San Francisco. In this article, we’ll reveal the surprising answer. When people think of selling land, they think of handing over the deed and accepting a check for the property. Makes sense. At first you might think that the buyer pays the seller. But that’s not really how it works and you might be surprised at  who pays when selling land in San Francisco … If you’re the seller,  you’ll have to pay first ! You’ll probably have to pay for a survey or a site analysis, or for a geologist to look at your property and tell you what potential it has. Then you’ll work with a real estate agent to try and sell the property. There will probably be  additional expenses that you’ll have to cover  while the agent tries to find a buyer. For example, you’ll have to pay any mortgage, bills, taxes, and insurance on the property in the mon...

  The success of selling your house depends on the market you’re selling into. In this article, you’ll read about  how to take advantage of a seller’s market in San Francisco for home selling… In a buyer’s market, there are many sellers and not many buyers. In a seller’s market, it’s the opposite – many buyers and not as many sellers. If you’re a seller in a seller’s market, you have the advantage already of having a scarce commodity that buyers want. But just because you’re a seller in a seller’s market doesn’t mean you should just let the buyers dictate the terms. You have the advantage and you can still come out ahead. Here’s how to take advantage of a seller’s market in San Francisco for home selling… How To Take Advantage Of A Seller’s Market In San Francisco For Home Selling Advantage #1 You Can Ask A Higher Price Following the simple rule of supply and demand , you can ask a higher price (and often get it) because buyers don’t have as many choices available to them. So ...

  Are you thinking about listing your San Francisco house? If so, you will likely be making some fixes and upgrades to the home in order to get it listing-ready. But not all repairs are created equal. You don;t want to make expensive repairs that offer little to no return. In this blog, we have put together our list of 5 things to fix before you list your San Francisco home! Look down… Even old, damaged, and tired flooring can be dealt with for a relatively low cost. Fix cracked tiles, repair major scratches to hardwood and clean or rip out old carpeting. Even if the floors underneath are nothing to look at, leaving old, dirty and stained carpet is a huge turn-off. If the floors are in rough shape, an area rug can always help to cover up the damages. If you are leaving the carpets as is, have them professionally cleaned to remove any stains or odors you might be over looking. Look up… You will want to fix any damage to the roof. Repair leaky parts and any water damage to the c...

  When choosing to sell a house in San Francisco, you’ll likely want the process to take as little time as possible. After all, time is money, right? The longer it takes to sell, the more it ends up costing you in the long run. Utility bills, taxes, and insurance payments only stop once the sale is finalized. Statistically, the longer your home is listed, the less likely you are to get your asking price. To get the highest return on your San Francisco house, sell it quickly! In our latest post, check out our… 5 proven tips to sell your home faster in San Francisco! Get Rid of Your Stuff Seriously. You’re moving into a new home anyway, so pack up now. Before you list, advertise, or have a single showing, box up and store EVERYTHING that isn’t vital.People viewing your home will consciously (or subconsciously) be turned off by clutter and items that appear too personal in a home. The will feel as if they are intruding on your space, and will never fully be able to picture themse...

  Finding an agent you trust and who you enjoy working with can take a little work. If you’ve bought or sold real estate in the past, you will know that not all agents are created equally. It’s important that you work with an agent you trust, who will work tirelessly to help with your real estate needs. In our latest post, we will outline some of the best qualities of a top agent! Your agent should fill many roles, ally, confidant, counselor, and advocate just to name a few. There are several personality traits top agents will have in common and other sharp business-savvy skills they should possess. Below, we list some of our favorite traits of a Top Real Estate Agent in San Francisco! Qualities of a Top Real Estate Agent | What to Look for in San Francisco Honest This is a no-brainer, but you will need to know your agent is being honest with you at all times. This means sometimes telling you things you might want to hear. They should be upfront with you about w...

  Many people encounter some hesitation when they are first thinking about selling their home. If you’re on the fence, consider these signs it might be time to sell your home in San Francisco. 6 Signs It Might Be Time to Sell Your Home in San Francisco 1. You Need More Space! Whether you’ve added family members or simply added more stuff, if you are feeling cramped, it’s time to move on. As you family grows, you will inevitably need more space. Not just for people, but for all that additional stuff! Or maybe you are working from home, and really need that office to be successful. Have you always wanted a man (or woman) cave but have never had space? Whatever your reason, if you are stifled in your own home, and adding an addition isn’t feasible, it is time to go! 2. Empty Nest On the other hand, if your kids have moved out, or the house simply feels too big, it might be time to think about downsizing into a smaller home. Not only will the home require less maintenance, but you...

  If you’re thinking of selling, you’ll likely connect with people who want to help. Some will be agents and some will be investors. Check out this blog post to read about 3 ways to tell real estate agents and investors apart in San Francisco, and help you understand why you might want to work with one versus the other… Thinking about selling your house? You might be approached by a bunch of different people who all offer to help you sell. But not everyone who offers to help will help in the same way. Some are real estate agents, other are real estate investors and they’ll help you in different ways. Here are 3 ways to tell real estate agents and investors apart in San Francisco. Ways To Tell Real Estate Agents And Investors Apart In San Francisco: List Versus Buy The easiest way to tell agents from investors is to ask what they are going to do with your house – list it or buy it. A real estate agent will list your house on a listing service and they’ll try to find a buyer. They mi...

  Do you have land to sell in San Francisco? If you own land but don’t want to sell it through a real estate agent then make sure you read this blog post to help you know how to sell vacant lots and land without a Realtor in San Francisco. If you are a land owner in San Francisco or surrounding area, and if you’re thinking about selling it then you’ll want to know what your options are. Some people choose to sell their land through a real estate agent (also known as a Realtor) but this is not the best choice for everyone. An agent might be able to find a buyer (but might not) and you’ll have to pay them a hefty commission at the end. How to sell vacant lots and land without a Realtor in San Francisco Market your land Make people aware that you’re selling it. Post it for sale on classified ad sites, in local newspapers, on Craigslist, on your social media, and even on posters that you put up around town. And make sure you stay on top of your marketing because people need to see some...

  Are you thinking about selling your property and it’s currently a seller’s market? Keep reading this blog post to discover the 5 ways to attract multiple offers in a seller’s market in San Francisco… A seller’s market is one in which the seller has an advantage. Often, it means that there are more buyers than sellers: so many buyers are looking at just a few available properties. But just because you naturally have an advantage in a seller’s market, doesn’t mean you’re home free to sell at massive profit.  You should still strive to get as many offers  as possible and, in doing so, give you the opportunity to select the best offer for yourself. Why do you want multiple offers? It’s the simple concept of a “bidding war” – if you get one offer, you might feel forced to take it. But  multiple offers allows you to choose  from the best one, and even to negotiate from a stronger position. Here Are 5 Ways To Attract Multiple Offers In A Seller’s Market In San Franci...