Information for Sellers

Welcome to my page just for Sellers! If you are interested in selling property in San Francisco, contact me for a free comparable market analysis of your property. I will provide you with an overview of the current state of the real estate market in San Francisco, and show you how I can market your property so that it is seen by the most qualified buyers.

In the meanwhile, you may wish to review the information in the following resources that I've compiled specifically for sellers.

Free Reports

Automated SF Multiple-Listing Service Updates. Sign up for daily e-mails that inform you of new listings that might be comparable to your property.

The Roth REport. Subscribe to Andrew's monthly newsletter about the state of the San Francisco market.

Helpful Web Tools

Search the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service. Use this public web tool to view all the properties in San Francisco that are currently on the market.

Zephyr MLS Direct. Become a San Francisco MLS power-user with this private, clients-only web tool.

ZephyrSOMA/SOBE. Visit this link to learn about new construction, upcoming properties, and regional trends in this dynamic, changing area.

Bay Area Home Sale Activity. Check out the latest monthly statistics for home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SocketSite.com. This blog is a great find for those of us who like to stay up on SF real estate gossip, including notable listings and new developments.

Zillow.com. Use this handy website to find out how much a property is worth based on other homes the area, as well as how the value of a property has changed over time.

Advice for Sellers

Escrow Do's and Don'ts A handy guide for buyers and sellers.

Does it Pay to Stage? Will staging your home bring a greater selling price and shorter days on the market?

Buy Before Sell? Should you sell your existing home before purchasing a new one, or vice versa? Discover the pros and cons of each scenario.

Top Home Sellers' Markets. Not all U.S. real estate markets are softening. Find out why San Francisco is still going strong.

Seller Tips. Check out tips on little things that you can do to increase the perceived value of your property. There are many homes for sale in San Francisco—make sure yours gets the attention it deserves.

Remodeling for Resale. This article discusses the right and wrong types of remodeling projects for improving your home's value. Does your home compete well against other homes for sale in San Francisco? Make sure that it does! (Also see the Remodeling page in my Real Estate Resources section).

Some Agents Inflate Estimate to Get Listing. This article describes why you might receive disparate sale estimates from listing agent candidates.

Should I Rush to Sell? This article discusses the pros and cons of rushing to sell a house in today's real estate market. (12.19.2005)

How Home Improvement Costs Affect Your Taxes When You Sell. This article discusses what you need to do to write off costs involved with home improvement projects. (03.12.2006).

Andrew's Frequently Asked Questions. Check out an FAQ of questions that Andrew has been asked by his clients.