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My personal website, CarissaBrikken.com, is a great resource for sellers including my active listings, past sale successes, and client testimonials.

See what other buyers and sellers are saying about us online. Our goal is to provide you the best experience.

These are our listings for 2021 & 2022 representing both buyers and sellers.

Here's what to expect

Please feel free to reach out to these lenders. They are local and very knowledgeable about the Bay Area market.

Here is the sample contract paperwork we will need to fill out when making offers.

When submitting an offer, there are (3) main contingencies to consider. Take a moment to read through - we will discuss each one so that you can make an informed decision when submitting an offer on a home.

If you're not already familiar with how the fiscal year works in terms of property taxes, here's a handy chart. Some lenders may require that the borrower/buyer set up "impound accounts" at the close of escrow, which means that a monthly amount is added to your mortgage payment to cover your yearly property tax bill. Some buyers like this arrangement because it breaks up the tax payments into monthly amounts, but if you choose to decline impound accounts, then your tax bill is mailed you directly, and it's due twice a year. Don't be late, because there are stiff penalties for delinquent payments.

Single? Married? Sole ownership? Joint tenants? Community property? Right of Survivorship? Your type of ownership taken, also known as 'vesting of title' will dictate how you sign your closing papers and record the transaction. Here's a great informational brochure explaining the common ways to hold title in California.

Season 201 Episode 8: An Impressive Home in San Francisco