Case Studies
Whether you’re a buyer struggling to find the right home at the right price, or a seller looking to maximize your return in a tight time frame, I can help you tackle any challenge and deliver results. Below are a few recent case studies showing how my team and I help my clients achieve their real estate goals.
Buying a Home and Selling a Condo in Less Than 2 Months
Challenge
With new priorities for their changing lifestyle, my clients needed to purchase a larger home and also sell their condo where they had lived for 20 years. Critical to their success was an expeditious and smooth process for both transactions.
Step 1: Buying a New Home
4120 22nd Street
- 4
- 4.5
- 3,800,000
Solution
With my vast network of top agents, I was able to show my clients this gorgeous Noe Valley property before it hit the market. After touring the property, we quickly wrote a preemptive offer.
Real Results
My clients went from contract to closing in just 21 days.
Step 2: Selling Their Condo
1437 Page Street
- 3
- 2
- 1,915,000
Solution
Immediately after closing, my team and I sprang into action to prepare and stage their condo. With advance planning and an aggressive schedule, we were able to go on the market quickly and show the home at its best, without sacrificing thorough property preparations.
Real Results
The condo was in contract in 8 days with an all-cash offer over list price. The entire process, from the day my clients moved out to closing, took 32 days.
506 Rockdale Drive
- 3
- 2
- 2,150,000
Challenge
The owners of this Miraloma Park home were living remotely. When they were ready to sell they turned to me and my team to help with improvements and a stylish refresh before going on the market.
Solution
I assessed the home, made recommendations for repairs, and obtained bids to fit my clients’ budget. My team and I oversaw all of the improvements inside and out to make the home turnkey for its new owners. My modern staging showed the home in its best light and made the property stand out. I helped my clients secure a no-interest loan for the improvement costs through Compass Concierge. I coordinated the entire process, from start to signing, with my clients living remotely.
Real Results
We received 14 offers with 6 over $2 million. In a week, the home was in contract for 44% over the list price and closed in a month.
842 Teresita Boulevard
- 3
- 2
- 1,725,00
Challenge
The owners of this lovely Miraloma Park home were ready to relocate and retire and needed to maximize return on the sale.
Solution
My team and I implemented strategic property preparations, brought in stylish staging, and crafted a custom marketing plan emphasizing the home’s distinctive features.
Real Results
We received multiple offers and were in contract in one week. The home sold for 30% over asking price.
315 Parnassus Street, Unit B
- 2
- 1
- 995,000
Challenge
With a busy job at UCSF and the lease on their apartment nearly up, my client was looking for a more permanent living situation near the campus and close to family in Cole Valley.
Solution
I helped my client identify qualifying properties thanks to my experience working with UCSF’s Mortgage Origination Program (MOP). This lovely condo on Parnassus Avenue was listed as contingent with a pending sale, but after a few weeks, I saw that it had fallen out of contract.
Real Results
I immediately alerted my client and we moved quickly to prepare a solid offer and negotiated a sale price below the list price. Once we closed, my painter immediately had the condo freshly painted and my client was able to move into an immaculate new home before their lease was up.
732 Duncan Street
- 3
- 2
- 2,500,000
Challenge
Amidst the pandemic, my buyer clients were looking for the perfect property and were anxious to get settled.
Solution
Once my clients found the right property, we moved quickly. I arranged a COVID-19 compliant showing, referred them for a loan, and crafted the winning bid.
Real Results
Thanks to our quick response, my clients went from first viewing to contract in less than 48 hours. My clients were thrilled to move in and enjoy the spacious layout, private garden, and incredible views.
109 Glenview Drive
- 3
- 2
- 1,800,000
Challenge
When my clients relocated, they needed help to sell their lovely home to maximize return with minimal hassle, all while living remotely.
Solution
With my guidance, the home was prepared, staged, and on the market in two weeks.
Real Results
With more than 100 showing requests in the first week on the market, we received a strong preemptive offer for 16% over the list price and were in contract in just four days.
366 Melrose Avenue
- 3
- 2
- 1,400,000
Challenge
Owned by the same family for 60 years, this sweet home was an important sale for my client.
Solution
Stylish staging, cost-effective and high-impact property preparations, and savvy marketing drew plenty of buyer interest.
Real Results
The sale price far exceeded my client’s goals, providing peace of mind and security for her family’s future.
1685 Page Street
- 2
- 2
- 1,535,000
Challenge
My client had just gotten into contract on a new home for her family as the COVID-19 crisis began. She was anxious to sell her condo quickly and nervous about the return.
Solution
My team and I moved quickly to prepare and stage the
condo and market it to my network of top agents to
attract eager buyers.
Real Results
My client was in contract in one week at a price that
exceeded her expectations.
379 Dellbrook Avenue
- 3
- 2.5
- 1,750,000
Challenge
My clients were relocated across the country and needed to sell their home quickly.
Solution
My team and I worked tirelessly to paint and prepare the house. To show the home in its best light, I brought in a high-end stager for an impeccable, stylish look.
Real Results
With ten offers received, the home sold for 25% over the list price, and one of the highest sales for a single family home in Midtown Terrace.
148 Judson Avenue
- 2
- 1
- 1,475,000
Challenge
Ready to enjoy retirement and move closer to family, my client was looking to maximize return on the sale of his charming Sunnyside home.
Solution
My team and I oversaw speedy property preparations and brought in stylish staging to refresh the home to bring to market.
Real Results
We received multiple offers and the home sold for 23% over asking price, ensuring a smooth and stress-free launch to my client’s new life.
15 Skyview Way
- 3
- 2
- 1,661,000
Challenge
This gorgeous home in Midtown Terrace attracted serious buyer interest, setting up a competitive bidding situation.
Solution
After learning we weren’t the top offer, I helped my buyer clients through the multiple offer process.
Real Results
With my guidance and strong negotiating skills, they came out ahead of the other buyers to secure the property.
3129 Mission Street #2
- 4
- 3
- 1,800,000
Challenge
This large condo in Bernal Heights had not been updated in 15 years and needed a refresh to enhance its features and make it turnkey for the new owner.
Solution
In just two weeks, my team and I completely updated the condo, including new paint for the entire interior, painting the kitchen cabinets, adding stylish light fixtures, and new carpeting in the four bedrooms. Gorgeous staging brought it to new life for photos and marketing.
Real Results
I marketed the property for just three days and received a strong preemptive offer for 16% over the list price.
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