Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us once again and we are ready to put a ribbon on another eventful year!! In a landscape marked by stock market volatility, the California insurance crisis and interest rates hitting a 23-year high, the San Francisco real estate market faced its fair share of challenges in 2023. Whether assisting buyers adapt to elevated interest rates and their impact on value, navigating insurance issues, or ensuring sellers optimize their returns through perfect property presentation and marketing, we remain focused on delivering excellence to our clients. Our story is written in collaboration with our cherished clients, the dedication of our outstanding team and the collaborative efforts of our esteemed vendor partners. As we extend heartfelt wishes for health, peace, and joy this holiday season and beyond, we are grateful for your continued trust in our team to handle all of our real estate needs.

In the spirit of giving back to our community, thanks to all who were able to join us at our Annual SF Food Bank volunteer day! Click HERE to see all the fun we had and plan to join us for an event in 2024! Below, check out a fabulous client success story, some of our upcoming listings, recent sales & available homes. And, of course, make sure to take advantage of fun things to do in SF and our team’s pick of the month!

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any local real estate-related questions. If you need help outside San Francisco, we also have an amazing network of great agents who can help you, your friends, and your family with real estate needs nationwide. We look forward to connecting. Dale can be reached at 415.748.1519 and Alla at 415.748.2550.

Regardless of market conditions, it remains crucial to focus on the strategic upgrades that will maximize profit when selling a property in San Francisco. Strategic property preparation has been at the heart of many of our incredible success stories. Learn more about the power of property prep and how we maximize profits for our sellers on our website.

✨ BEAUTIFULLY TRANSFORMED & SOLD ✨

We’re thrilled to share the success story of our recent home sale on Cole Street! After our previous client referred us to their son, we worked diligently to transform their wonderful property, formerly a rental, into a market-ready gem. The results were nothing short of spectacular – within a week of hitting the market, we secured multiple impressive offers, culminating in a fantastic cash offer. The return on investment for the property preparation surpassed all expectations, reaching an astounding 500%!

One of the key highlights was the seamless sales process that our team orchestrated. The clients, residing outside the city, trusted us completely with the property’s preparation progress, allowing them to relax while we took care of everything without ever having to step foot into the City.

The outcome speaks for itself – 4 offers, a quick close, and an incredible $135K over the asking price! This success is just one example of how our team’s expertise can turn real estate goals into reality.

As we gear up for the Spring selling season, now is the perfect time to prepare your property for a successful sale. If you’re considering selling and want to learn more about how our team can assist you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you achieve your real estate dreams!

San Francisco Market Trends

San Francisco Neighborhood Price Map

Long Term Trends

New Listing & Home Sales Volume (since 2005)

Currently, the number of sales is at its lowest point since the Great Recession. New listings have also dropped since the Pandemic market and are well below previous years. Interest rates had a significant impact on this change.

Mortgage Interest Rate Long-Term Trends (since 2005)

While interest rates reached a 23-year high, based on the past 6 weeks it appears that the Fed is easing up and rates are beginning to decline.

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“I consider the DA Team (aka Dale and Alla) to be the best real estate agents in San Francisco (I have used them more than once). They cover all the bases: up-to-the-minute knowledge of the market with statistics on property values and sales, how to prepare your property for sale and evaluate various scenarios for obtaining top dollar. Each team member works hard in his/her specialty area to coordinate with contractors, coordinate with other owners or tenants, prepare disclosure and other documents, and deal with the unexpected. They are always available to answer questions big or small and keep you updated. At a critical point in the negotiations with a potential buyer, Dale conferred with me by telephone while on a NYC subway train to Brooklyn! Bonus – Dale is an attorney and can advise on small sticky legal issues that might pop up. These guys and gals are the whole enchilada and there is no reason, in my opinion, to consider using any other broker to sell your property.”

– N.M., SELLER