BLOG
SF Home Appraisals: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide (2025)
First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Appraisals in San Francisco Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 Buying your first home in San Francisco is a thrilling milestone. However, the process can also feel overwhelming. For example, you have to navigate open houses and manage finances. Because the Bay Area market is so competitive, understanding […]
Read MoreDo You Need an Appraisal for a Cash Sale in San Francisco?
Do You Need an Appraisal for a Cash Sale in San Francisco? Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 San Francisco has a unique real estate market. In fact, it is famous for high prices. Additionally, transactions happen very fast here. Because of this, homeowners often have questions. Specifically, they wonder about appraisals. […]
Read MoreFSBO San Francisco: Can You Sell Your Home Without a Realtor?
Selling Without a Realtor in San Francisco: Pros & Cons Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 Do you own a home in San Francisco? Are you planning to sell it? You might wonder if you need a realtor. Everyone wants to save money. Therefore, selling the home yourself seems smart. However, the […]
Read MoreCertified Real Estate Appraiser San Francisco, CA: The Complete 2025 Guide
Certified Real Estate Appraiser San Francisco, CA: The Complete 2025 Guide Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 Are you planning to buy, sell, or refinance in San Francisco? If so, you first need to know your home’s true value. A wrong estimate can cost you a lot of money. Therefore, a certified […]
Read MoreA Homeowner’s Guide to Refinance Appraisals in San Francisco (2025)
How Home Appraisals Impact Your San Francisco Refinance Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 Refinancing your San Francisco home can bring big financial rewards. For instance, you could get a lower interest rate or access your home’s equity. However, a successful refinance really depends on one key step. That step is the […]
Read MoreBest Neighborhoods for High Home Value Appreciation in San Francisco [2025 Guide]
The Best Neighborhoods for High Home Value Appreciation in San Francisco (2025 Guide) Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 The San Francisco real estate market is a top choice for smart investors and homebuyers, largely because the city is famous for its beautiful views, strong economy, and unique culture. As a result, […]
Read MoreAppeal a Low Appraisal in San Francisco: A Seller’s 2025 Guide
How Sellers Can Successfully Appeal a Low Appraisal in San Francisco Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 A low home appraisal can stop a home sale cold, even after you and a buyer have agreed on a price. This is because lenders rely on appraisals to confirm a property’s value before approving […]
Read MoreNegotiating After a Low Appraisal in San Francisco: A Buyer’s Guide
A Buyer’s Guide: How to Negotiate After a Low Appraisal in San Francisco Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: November, 2025 A home appraisal is a key step in the mortgage process. In fact, in San Francisco’s competitive market, it is also a powerful negotiation tool. Demand is high. Consequently, bidding wars often […]
Read MoreHow Long Does a San Francisco Home Appraisal Take? (2025 Guide)
How Long Does a San Francisco Home Appraisal Take? (2025 Guide) Author: Ms San Francisco Real Estate | Last Updated: October, 2025 If you are buying or selling a home in San Francisco, you will eventually need a home appraisal. It’s a key step because it determines the property’s official market value. This value, in turn, impacts […]
Read MoreWORK WITH JANICE
Janice is serious about her real estate career and takes professional development courses regularly. She completed Investment Analysis and Tax Consequences of Real Estate, received her Short Sales and Foreclosures Certification, and completed Residential Investment Analysis.
