Recently, a seller asked us "What is the San Francisco 3R report I keep hearing about and where/how do I get one in San Francisco for the home that I'm selling?" Here is our answer: When you list residential property for sale in San Francisco, a 3R Report (Report of Residential Building Record Report) is required. It is a mandatory disclosure per the City of San Francisco and it must be included in the disclosure package for your property. You obtain the 3R Report from San Francisco's … [Read more...]
July 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
Pricing Your Home to Sell – No, You Cannot Party Like It’s 2005.
Money Mistake #5 - Getting Stuck in the Past & Overpricing Your Home For Sale (Money Magazine) -- Remember what your home was worth in 2005? Wipe that number from your memory. When you let an old value -- of a stock or a fund or your house -- get in the way of a smart financial decision, what might seem like harmless nostalgia can become a costly mistake. Investors have long suffered from this problem, refusing to sell underperforming stocks and funds in the hopes that the price will bounce … [Read more...]
January 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
San Francisco Property Tax Information
Question: Property taxes are due, and I can't find my bill. How can I find my San Francisco property tax information? Help! Answer: It's easy. Visit SFGOV Property Zone to look up your property tax bill, print or pay your bill online, find out when property tax is due, and even how to ask for a reduced assessment. And always remember, when it comes to property tax, there's No Darn Foolin' Around as in taxes are due November/December and February/April. ;) … [Read more...]
July 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Hupt two three four…Can Your Walk Score Increase Your Property Value?
What is a walk score? Washington Post wrote, "Walkscore.com ranks communities nationwide (and soon, globally) based on how many businesses, parks, theaters, schools and other common destinations are within walking distance of any given starting point." Being in San Francisco most properties have a high walk score. We have been showing our listing's own walk score as a marketing point. It almost seems obvious that a higher walk score can add value to your property. Wall Street … [Read more...]
