Buyer's Consultation
How do I get a loan? What is escrow? What's the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved? How much are closing costs? Here's the ABCs of how to buy a home.
Buyer's Roadmap
A visual roadmap to buying your home!
3R Report: San Francisco County
The Report of Residential Record (3R) contains a history of a building's permitted upgrades. We'll be able to see if the home's obtained permits for their latest remodels.
Pacific Heights: Comparable Market Analysis
A look into the recent sales happening at Pacific Heights. Adjusted to past 3 months with similar square footage range.
Home Inspections
Hire an inspector for peace of mind! Condo inspections range from $300-$500, while home inspections are ~$500. I have a rolodex of licensed contractors if you want any upgrades done too.
Inspector Ian
http://inspectorian.com/
BPG Inspections
https://www.bpginspections.com/region/inspection-pros-east-bay/
Golden Gate Inspections
https://goldengatehomeinspections.com/
Sample Buyer Representation Agreement
California Association of Realtor's buyer broker compensation agreement.
Starting August 2025, all buyers will need a signed agreement with an agent to use an agent's services, including touring properties, obtaining advice, and writing offers.
The agreement outlines the period we will work together, our compensation, and our duties to you, our clients.
Lenders We Love
Here's some of our lenders with decades of experience getting buyers like you into their home. This list will cover special needs like VA/FHA, self-employment, income statement, TIC, down payment assistance, and more.
Who Pays for What?
A useful tool to determine closing costs based on what county you're in. Closing costs include your down payment, escrow and title fees, city point of sale ordinances, property transfer tax, loan origination fees, and other credits negotiated with seller.
Property Transfer Tax
Determine how much the property transfer tax is for your county and city. This is part of your closing costs, the additional fees when you purchase a home.
Investment Calculator
Provides an estimate of your cash flow and expenses for this property. Make a copy to edit
Tax Lookup | San Francisco
Lookup the current property tax with the address. Will update with the sale of the home. In general, property tax is 1.18% of your home's assessed value. It's reassessed upon sale or major upgrades.
Sample RPA
The San Francisco Residential Purchase Agreement to review. When you submit an offer, I will go over each line and its implications so you have full confidence in what you're submitting.
