Hayes Valley 3-Unit Building for Sale

512 Oak Street @ Webster/Buchanan

Believed to have been built in 1868, 512 Oak Street @ Buchanan is a large (4320 square feet per tax records) Victorian 3-unit building, ideally situated near prime Hayes Valley & Lower Haight. Want to be walking distance to Bar Jules, Samovar, Suppenkuche, Hayes Valley Farm, & more? There’s no need for a car in this “Walkers’ & Rider’s Paradise” with 45 routes nearby! But don’t worry if you do need parking bc 512 Oak St has 3-4 car parking off Hickory St.

The top floor Unit 512 Oak St is a four bedroom, one bathroom flat with an additional fainting room and dining room. This unit boasts wood floors throughout, tons of period details and skylights for great natural light. There is a large laundry room off of the kitchen with an in-unit washer & dryer and sweeping downtown views.

Middle floor Unit 512A Oak St is a three bedroom, one bathroom flat with an additional room perfect for a dining room or media room. This unit features wood floors throughout, soaring ceilings and lots of Victorian charm. The kitchen has been updated with tile floors and granite counters and includes a washer & dryer.

Garden floor Unit 512B Oak St is a two bedroom, one bathroom flat with a formal entry – great for an office nook – and a combined living room/dining room. The kitchen is spacious and clean with a door that opens up to a gated side yard.  There is also a laundry room off of the kitchen with a washer & dryer that leads to the back yard.

Property Details:

512 (upper unit):

4BR/1BA

+ Fainting Room & Dining Room

Wood Floors Throughout

In-Unit Washer & Dryer

Downtown Views!

Potential to Expand Attic

Tenant Occupied: $2500/month

512A (middle unit):

3BR/1BA

+ Dining Room/Media Room

Wood Floors Throughout

Lots of Storage

Updated Granite Kitchen

In-Unit Washer & Dryer

Tenant Occupied: $2400/month

512B (garden unit):

2BR/1BA

Carpets & Wood Floors

Spacious Kitchen

Private Gated Side-Yard

In-Unit Washer & Dryer

Owner Occupied: Delivered Vacant

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Outer Richmond Duplex for Sale

555 33rd Ave @ Geary

We are excited about our new listing for sale – 555 33rd Ave San Francisco 94121, listed at $995,000 – Outer Richmond Duplex with Parking for Sale in San Francisco!

Welcome to 555 33rd Avenue- a spacious and flexible two-unit building in the Outer Richmond. Unit #1 is two bedrooms, one bathroom with an open living room & dining room that enjoys direct yard access. Unit #1 is owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. Top Floor Unit #2 also enjoys an open floor plan with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a private deck with stunning ocean views. Separate, carpeted bonus room with center patio can be connected to lower flat (Unit 1).  Two car independent parking completes this charming and opportunity-rich property!

Unit #1

• Two Bedrooms
• One Bathroom
• In-Unit Washer & Dryer
• Hardwood Floors & Carpeted Bedrooms
• Direct Yard Access Off of Living Room/Dining Room
• Delivered Vacant

Projected Rent: $2595/month

Unit #2

• Upper Unit / Top Floor
• Two Bedrooms
• One Bathroom
• In-Unit Washer & Dryer
• Private Deck with Ocean Views
• Tenant Occupied: Month-to-Month

Rent: $2099.20/month

& don’t forget the separate bonus rooms adjacent to Unit 1.

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Brokers’ Tour – All Welcome! — Tuesday, May 15th, 11:00-12:30PM

Showings by Appointment with at least 24 Hours’ Notice. Tenant-occupied and subject to tenants’ rights.

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Forest Knolls TIC for Sale

184 Locksley Ave #2 @ Warren Dr 

We are super excited about our new listing for sale - 184 Locksley Avenue #2 San Francisco 94122, listed at $469,000 - Bright & Open Forest Knolls TIC with Private Deck & Parking for Sale!

Beautifully remodeled one bedroom, one bathroom Tenancy In Common in a 6-unit building. This unit features a bright and open floor plan and a private balcony. The kitchen and bathroom have been completely updated with tasteful, modern finishes. Custom cabinets, stone counters, new stainless steel appliances, European vanity and sink, new hardwood floors, energy efficient windows and in-unit laundry make this unit a must see! Only steps away from MUNI and UCSF Medical Center. Deeded garage parking and storage included in building.

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Brokers’ Tour – all are welcome! – Tuesday 5/8, 1:00-2:3oPM

Open House – Sunday 5/13, 2:00-4:00PM

Brokers’ Tour – all are welcome! – Tuesday 5/15, 1:30-3:0oPM

Open House – Sunday 5/20, 2:00-4:00PM

Showings by appointment.

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Earlier this year, I went semi-underground in order to make a dent in my professional bucket list by earning the California Real Estate Broker license. On March 28th, I passed the 5 hour state exam and became a broker!

As my 10 year anniversary of becoming a professional real estate agent approaches on May 16th*, I am proud of my accomplishments thus far and excited about the future.

* On May 16th, 2002, I was 24 years old and knew not a soul in real estate. Later that year, I would create SFHotlist.com – at the time a one-page HTML site with no photos – advertise it on Craigslist and begin helping clients buy and sell homes. It’s been quite the ride ever since (sometimes heartbreaking, often exhilarating). I love what I do, hope it shows and look forward to the next adventure.

The official press release

Zephyr Real Estate Agent Danielle Lazier Earns Broker’s License

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Apr 23, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Danielle Lazier, Zephyr Real Estate agent, just became a licensed real estate broker. California’s rigorous requirements for this achievement include a written examination just to apply for the licensure. A sterling record, current relevant experience and completion of multiple college-level courses are also part of the criteria. Only one in four members of the California Association of Realtors achieves this distinction.

This step in her career path is right on track with her detailed and well-structured business plan. Lazier is also Zephyr’s #1 Companywide Top Producing Agent for 2011. Having sold upwards of 60 properties last year, Lazier ranks among the top one-half of one percent of real estate agents in all of San Francisco. “I am serious about constantly learning and striving to improve,” she commented. “I research and prepare. I use a combination of knowledge, intuition and emotional intelligence to assist my clients.”

Lazier is a long-time blogger and, in fact, began blogging even before it was called blogging. Her SFHotlist.com blog is widely read and highly respected, and is often used as a source throughout the industry. Her fresh and astute insights are not just about properties but also about the distinctive lifestyle of San Francisco residents.

“I chose Danielle as my listing agent because she was the first one who not only understood my needs, but knew who would be interested in the purchase. She put together a strong marketing plan and actively promoted the property. The result was an offer over asking on the eleventh day,” according to Meg, one of many satisfied clients. “Danielle and her associate Kristen helped me find tradespeople for last-minute fix-ups. I was at wit’s end and they just calmly gave me a name and number and voila — no more drama, which best describes how Danielle works. She is knowledgeable, experienced and resourceful. I strongly recommend her to anyone selling or buying in the San Francisco area.”

Lazier is also a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). This is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in residential real estate. The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. Currently, only one in every 25 licensees is a Certified Residential Specialist.

“Danielle has every reason to be proud, and we are proud to be part of her continued success,” commented Randall Kostick, Zephyr’s Chief Operating Officer. “She is an inspiration and a model of focused motivation.”

Lazier works from Zephyr’s Noe Valley office at 4040 24th Street. She is a member in good standing in the San Francisco Association, California Association and National Association of REALTORS(R).

Mission Dolores Condo for Sale

Pocket Listing: 419 14th Street @ Guerrero/Valencia 

Built in 1924, 419 14^th Street, is an incredibly spacious (2357 square feet per tax records) Edwardian condo in a 3-unit building, ideally situated in Mission Dolores /Valencia Corridor. Want to be walking distance to: Four Barrel Coffee, Mission Beach Cafe, Pauline’s Pizza, Pica Pica Kitchen, Little Star Pizza, clothing boutiques, bookstores, bars, entertainment, the Mission, Mission Dolores, the Castro, Duboce Triangle, BART, Muni, and more? There’s no need for a car in this “Rider’s Paradise” with 44 routes nearby! But don’t worry if you do need parking – leased parking is readily available.

This is an incredibly unique space so let’s take a walk-through. As you open the front door to the unit, you will find a formal entry that splits off into two sides. Through the reclaimed wood sliding door, enter the front half of the unit, which is a traditional two-bedroom, one bathroom condo. This space enjoys original, Edwardian construction detail, but has been meticulously remodeled using sustainable materials. The open “farm house-style” eat-in kitchen features the original wainscoting, bamboo cabinets and CaesarStone with lots of counter space & storage. The bathroom stuns with volcanic stone floors, sustainable sapele wood cabinets, stainless steel counters and huge shower over tub. An open living/dining floor plan is perfect for entertaining.

…Now for the “design your dream” part! The rear of the condo is approx. 1200 square feet of modern, open space, currently used as a home office. This is a blank canvas, ready for your vision – perhaps more bedrooms or a subdivision or maybe a killer master suite, you name it! This bright & airy space includes a half bath with laundry and a private deck – great for taking a break to soak up the afternoon sun!

This unit also boasts attractive softwood floors, natural light, and a shared yard sheltered with soaring Bamboo shoots. Design your dream and enjoy stylish, urban living in Mission Dolores.

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Pocket Listing – Not on the MLS

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952 De Haro St @ 22nd St

Potrero Hill Condo Sale

We helped our clients purchase this contemporary 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom view condo in Potrero Hill, San Francisco!

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Bonnie Raitt Live

Sittin’ in front of your house, light rain and early dawn, workin’ on a love letter. Got my radio on.

- Love Letter, Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time.

I don’t know about you, but I love Bonnie Raitt. She’s a rockin’ inspiration. From her Nick of Time album, “Love Letter” is about writing a love letter, presumably to a lover. But, in our case, let’s discuss writing a love letter to the seller of that home you want. In San Francisco real estate, multiple offers and competition abound. Sometimes, making your offer just a bit personal, can be the difference that makes the difference.

The Home Buyer Letter of Introduction

The Home Buyer Letter of Introduction has long been in my bag of tricks. We almost always ask our home buyer clients to personalize their offers by writing a letter of introduction to the seller. This letter serves to have the buyer introduce themselves, detail what they love about the listing and neighborhood, and make a case for their offer to be selected.

Why? Because although residential real estate is surely about money & property, it is also about our homes – where we live – and what is more personal than that? We’ve seen situations in which our clients’ offer was accepted over other, higher-priced offers. The listing agent will tell us that the seller connected emotionally with our buyers. They wanted our clients to be the new owners of their home and went out of their way to make that happen.

The New York Times recently wrote about the home buyer love letter becoming a phenomenon of NYC real estate. (Thanks to client & friend, Jessica, for passing the article along!) I am not surprised by this. They usually pick up our – San Francisco Real Estate Agents’ – best practices sooner or later!

Read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/27/nyregion/securing-an-apartment-with-help-from-a-love-letter.html. The real estate love letter even had a cameo on a recent The Good Wife episode. (Great show, btw.)

When to Include a Personal Note with Your Offer

A general rule of thumb is that a letter should be included when the seller has a personal connection to the home. The most obvious example is when the home is owner-occupied or staged but you know the sellers are around and just moved out for the sale.

Don’t overlook other times when there is no owner-occupant, but there are certainly emotions involved. For example, the listing could be a trust sale where the adult children are selling their parents’ home…and the home in which they grew up. It pays to have your agent do a little respectful digging to figure out the history of the listing and the seller.

When Not To

If there’s no obvious “human element” to the sale, for example if the listing is a REO – Bank Foreclosure – or large new construction condo project, it’s probably going to be a waste of energy to submit a personal letter. That said, if it’s short & sweet, it shouldn’t hurt. Who knows, you may grab the attention of the listing agent who has sway with the attorney, bank representative, or developer.

What to Include

Here are my tips to writing an effective real estate offer letter.

1. Keep it short – one page max. Who was it who said something to the effect of “I didn’t have time to write you a short letter so I wrote you a long one instead.”? Editing is tough, believe me I know, but do your best to keep it under a page.
2. Photos are nice but not really necessary. Personally, I think the photos of you, your kids, your dog, etc are a bit much. Yes, we want to personalize the offer, but it’s still business. Be careful to keep the cheese and sap to a minimum.
3. Keep it clean. Or rather, keep it P.C. As much as we care not to admit it, ignorance and bigotry still exist, even in San Francisco. Introduce yourselves, be honest but keep it simple. There’s no need to go into elaborate detail about your personal pursuits, politics, passion projects and so forth. Share who you are, where you work, why you’re excited to buy this home, what you love about the neighborhood and most importantly, what you love about the property. See #4. It’s a love letter to the seller more than a resume of your life.
4. Make it about them! They say one of the best ways to get someone to like you in a conversation is to get the other person to talk about themselves. The same holds for the buyer’s love letter. Write about how much you love the property, the neighborhood, the architecture, the remodel choices, the decor, etc. Make the seller feel like their home is incredibly special and that you would be honored to care for it as well as they have.

In the cutthroat world of San Francisco real estate, it’s important to stand out if you want to win the home of your dreams. Writing a personal letter to the seller is one way to do so.

-DL

795 8th Ave #404 @ Fulton 

Inner Richmond Condo Sale

We helped our first time buyer client purchase this fantastic two bedroom, one bathroom condo in the Inner Richmond of San Francisco.

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Bernal Heights New Construction Condos for Sale

 361-363 Elsie St @ Santa Marina St – Bernal Heights Luxury New Construction For Sale

This is a rare opportunity to live in stylish luxury while also enjoying Bernal Heights’ coveted “country village in the City” feel. These luxury new construction condos in Bernal Heights hit the mark with high-end finishes, functional floor plans, house-like privacy, and a prime location with super easy access to Cortland Ave, Holly Park & public transit (J-Church, 24-Divis & 14-Mission).

Property Details:

363 Elsie Street – Offered at $995,000 – PENDING

• 2-Level Luxury Condo
• 3-4 Bedrooms; 1 Room Perfect for an Office, Guest or Child’s Room
• 2.5 Marble Bathrooms; Master w/ Jetted Tub
• 1 Car SxS Parking in Huge Garage
• Spacious Custom Closets with Organizers
• Exclusive-Use Large, Flat Walk-Out Patio & Yard Off of the Kitchen

361 Elsie Street – Offered at $989,000 – SOLD!

•  Top Floor, 2-Level Luxury Condo
• 3 Bedrooms, including 1 Master Suite with Views and Jetted Tub!
• 2 Marble Bathrooms
• 1 Car SxS Parking in Large Garage
• Huge Custom Closets with Organizers
• Spacious, Private, VIEW Deck of Living Areas
• Open Living/Dining/Kitchen Floor Plan with Views and Great Light!

Features:

Bamboo Floors (living room, dining room, bedrooms and closets)

Marble Floors (kitchen and bathrooms)

Granite Countertop (kitchen)

Marble Countertop (bathrooms)

Crown Molding

Wood Double Pane Windows

Bosch Appliances (top of the line)

Kohler Plumbing Fixtures

Kohler Jacuzzi Tub (master bathroom)

Frame-less (glass) Shower and Tub Enclosures

In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups

Slate Tile Entrance

Security Gate

Secure Entrance from Garage into the Units

Intercom System (two controls)

Security System –ADT

High Efficiency Furnace (garage)

Tank-less Water Heater (garage)

Utility room (garage)

Automatic Garage Door Opener

HOA Dues = $263.00/month

Between Holly Park and Cortland Ave, this is prime Bernal Heights Village, serene yet central and convenient. Organic groceries, local butcher, cafes, yoga, gourmet bakery, Sushi, Italian, Peruvian, Californian, renovated public library, independent bookstore & video store, bank, neighborhood pride, and much more!

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Central Richmond Home for Sale

1415-1417 Clement Street @ 15th Ave

We are super excited about our new listing for sale – 1415-1417 Clement Street San Francisco 94118, listed at $1,095,000 – Remodeled Traditional Richmond Home with Yard & Parking for Sale!

1415 – 1417 Clement Street is a traditional home that has been beautifully remodeled for today’s living. Legally two-units, this property works really well as either a duplex or single family residence. Perhaps, you want the benefit of a legal in-law or just want to incorporate the entire thing into one home? TIC-ready as well! This home is ideally located close to Mountain Lake Park, Presidio Golf Course & Laurel Village PLUS great restaurants & shops. Enjoy easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County & the Wine Country.

Three levels of remodeled living space:

Main Level: Formal Entryway with Center Staircase, Formal Dining Room, Open Kitchen with Breakfast Area & Family Room, Formal Living Room, Half-Bath. Enjoy a Deck and Direct Access to Yard off of Living Area.

Upper Level: 2 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.25 Bathrooms.

Lower Level: Interior Access or Separate Entrance to 2nd unit with One Bedroom, One Bath, Living Room and Eat-In Kitchen. Direct yard access.

Garage parking for one car plus potential for 1-2 car side-by-side parking in the driveway.

This is a great property with lots of options!

TIC PRICING:

1415 Clement Street – offered at $799,000 – 2 Bedrooms, 1.75 Bathrooms, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Open Kitchen with Breakfast Area & Family Room, Deck & Yard Access. 1-car tandem parking.

1417 Clement Street – offered at $299,000 – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Direct yard access. 1 car tandem parking.

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Open House – Sunday 3/25, 2:00-4:00PM

Brokers’ Tour – all are welcome! – Tuesday 3/27, 11:00-12:30PM

Twilight Tour – Thursday, 3/29, 5:30-7:30PM

Showings by appointment.

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