
Being a buyer in the Bay Area can seem daunting, so I compiled some information to help break down the process for you. I look forward to assisting you in the home buying process. Thanks Leslie Bauer
Get to know Leslie
After moving to San Francisco in 1993 Leslie fell in love with the city's diverse architecture, people, neighborhoods and scenic beauty. This love evolved into a passion for helping others find their perfect home. She became a real estate agent and quickly established herself as a leader in the condominium market. In 2007, finding no central online resource for information on the city’s current construction, she spearheaded Highrises.com, tracking the progress of new buildings, established residences and planned developments. Now backed by an expert team, extensive experience and a vast professional network, Leslie has helped countless buyers and sellers realize their property dreams. When not assisting clients, Leslie can be found playing baseball with her son, enjoying San Francisco's vibrant art and music sciences, and running races up and down those gorgeous hills.
highrises2homes.com
As you go to begin your search for the perfect home, check out my website highrises2homes.com. The website offers information about neighborhoods, buildings, and properties in San Francisco as well as all new listings available in the city.
Searching Tools for your next home
With so many different places to search for homes for sale, I am here to help you narrow down the options. As a member of Top Agent Network, I have access to many new listings coming to the market. I will also set you up on Real Scout which will alert you to new properties that hit the market. As the main agent behind Highrises.com, I have familiarized myself with all San Francisco has to offer.
Listings & Sales
See what we have done this year. As a Strong Negotiator. Unparalleled Marketing. Trusted Real Estate Advisor. Learn more about how selling with us at Highrises2homes gets the highest price in the shortest amount of time.
Learn the Neighborhoods
My website highrises2homes.com highlights some great neighborhoods in San Francisco. Narrowing down what neighborhoods you love in the City can help guide you in the home buying process
Understanding the Purchase Contract
There are a lot of different factors to consider when it comes to a purchase contract, all of which I can work with you to better understand.
Life of Escrow
Once your contract is accepted, the escrow process begins. Working closely together with your lender will ensure a smooth and successful transaction.
Understanding Property Taxes
If you're not already familiar with how the fiscal year works in terms of property taxes, here's a chart breaking it down for you.
Understanding Supplemental Property Taxes
This infographic helps to explain Supplemental Property Taxes
Understanding Home Ownership
The type of ownership you take, also referred to as "vesting of title" will decide how the closing papers are signed and how the transaction is recorded. This document helps to explain the different types of title in California.
Client Reviews
Having been in the business for 10+ years, I have been apart of many client success stories. Take a minute to read over some of them.

Thanks for taking the the time to look over some of these documents. I hope they help to break down the process more. Looking forward to helping you find your perfect home.