Welcome to the latest installment of our real estate question and answer series. Every week we answer three questions from social media and the comment section. Watch the video for the quick answers and read on for even more detail Q: Should I paint my home before selling? A: Maybe. Read More
home buying tips
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 6
Welcome to the latest installment of our real estate question and answer series. Every week we answer three questions from social media and the comment section. Watch the video for the quick answers and read on for even more detail Q: What should a seller disclose? A: In California, sellers Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 5 – The HOA special!
Welcome to the latest installment of our real estate question and answer series. This week we focus on your questions about homeowners’ associations or HOAs. Every week we answer the questions that you are asking on social media and in the comments. Watch the video for the quick answers or Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 4
Welcome to the latest instalment of our real estate question and answer series. Every week we answer three questions from social media and the comment section. Watch the video for the quick answers and read on for even more detail. Q: What is an earnest money deposit? A buyer’s Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 3
Welcome to the latest instalment of our Real Estate question and answer series. Every week we answer the questions that you are asking on social media and in the comments below. Q: Can I use electronic signatures for a real estate transaction? A: Yes. In California we use eSignatures Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 2
Hello everyone, Welcome to our Q & A – Episode 2, here are today’s questions: Q: How important is square footage when deciding how much a home is worth? A: Square footage is only one datapoint in a larger set of features that should be considered. Square footage does not detail Read More
Real Estate Q & A – Episode 1
We realize that you may have questions about San Francisco and Bay Area real estate. Our goal is to answer all of those questions! Here are answers the hottest questions asked on our social media channels and website. Q: What makes a strong purchase offer? A: As you may expect, selling Read More
What is a TIC? An Explanation of the San Francisco Tenancy In Common
TIC is an acronym for Tenancy In Common (also known as Tenants in Common) and the Brown & Co Group is well known throughout San Francisco for our expertise in the field. After decades of representing Sellers we have often found ourselves explaining to potential buyers, and even their real Read More
5 Open House Tips for New San Francisco Buyers
Buying a home is a big decision. In San Francisco open houses present a great opportunity to view a property without an appointment. When viewing that property it’s important to know what to look for and make the best use of your time. Here are the tips that I often Read More
Become an Expert on New Homes Hitting the Market
Knowledge is power and early knowledge can offer you a powerful advantage, especially in tight real estate markets. Those who find properties first gain an edge by being the first have a chance to see new properties and thus the first to make offers. More often than not, this first Read More