This is the final episode of the Real Estate Queens podcast. It has been quite a journey from 2021 when the pod started to today. I am happy about the journey and looking forward to the future
I am here as your San Francisco realtor anytime
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Today I have a special guest, Liz Faircloth.
She is the co-founder of the Derosa group, with her husband Matt, which invests in residential and commercial properties. She is also the co-founder and co-host of the InvestHer podcast and community where she teaches, inspires, motives, and supports women investing in real estate, something we are very passionate about.
In June she will be hosting the invest her conference, a conference for women in real estate.
This is a very special episode.
For tickets visit to investher con visit
https://marinashiferman.krtra.com/t/3SXjHPO5gQYf
To learn more about Liz here are her links
https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/our-story
https://www.derosagroup.com/about
Today we are having a casual conversation about contingencies, the idea of "over paying" and the idea of waiting for the perfect time to buy or sell.
Lets talk about district 7, which is the Marina, Cow Hollow. Pacific and Presidio Heights. This district, these areas are super desirable, sought after, exclusive, and the priciest in all of San Francisco
Today we are continuing our discussion of the responsibilities of buyers, sellers, and agents involved in a transaction in San Francisco.
I am talking about a real estate transaction in San Francisco.
By now, you've probably heard whispers about the pending lawsuit between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and a group of homesellers. This lawsuit is currently pending court approval.
In today's episode, I'll be going deep into the essential topics of the lawsuit and breaking down its implications for you. From commission structures to the intricacies of how payments are made, we'll leave no stone unturned.
This information has been gathered from discussions with colleagues, consultations with my legal team, and thorough research to bring you the most comprehensive analysis possible.
Happy international womens day!
Today we are talking about the history of women and money, power, and success.
We are talking about women CEOS, billionaires, millionaires, and women in real estate
We are talking about history of women getting financing on their own and being homeowners.
We are talking about how the real estate queens podcast was created
San Francisco is divided into 10 districts.
Each district has multiple neighborhoods within its borders.
During the rest of the year we will cover each district, we are starting with district 9 and all its neighborhoods primarily because I am preparing a listing to bring to market in Potrero Hill.
Reminder, this is a real estate podcast, not a political podcast so we are going to talk specifically about the real estate in these districts.
So d9 is made up of
Bernal heights
Inner mission
Mission bay
Potrero hill
South of market
Yerba buena
South beach
Central waterfront or dog patch
Treasure island
What are the differences between a condo and a tenancy in common (TIC) in San Francisco?
There are 3 main differences that we discuss
1. Ownership
2. Financing
3. Tenant/landlord rights
I am speaking about San Francisco exclusively
This is your VIP pass into San Francisco Real Estate and today we are talking about who is on my real estate team for my business and for a buyer and seller transaction.
Who is involved, what do they do, and what stage do they come in.
for more information visit https://www.marinashiferman.com/
Want to sell your home in San Francisco? Here are some steps to help you get started.
Everything always starts with reflection
Declutter and organize your finances.
Get a good local realtor that knows the market
Declutter your home and move out
Preparing the home for sale. Repairs, painting, staging
Preparing the disclosure package.
Marketing period.
Offer period and negotiation period
Escrow period to closing
We also discuss the costs and closing costs associated with selling your home in San Francisco
Read the blog at https://www.marinashiferman.com/san-francisco-real-estate-blog
How to prepare for buying a home?
Here are 8 steps to prepare yourself to buy a home in San Francisco.
Ready
Set
Go
1. Self Reflection
What is your life like now? What do you want your life to look like?
2. Reflect on the home your going to live your life in
3. Reflect on realistic time line and use of the property.
4. Get a grip on your financial situation, get your financial ducks in a row
-Getting the right mortgage from the right lender.
5. Get an amazing realtor. The right one for you and your family.
A good realtor will
-educate you on the home buying process
-educate you on the market, best strategies to use, make sure you stay on track with what needs to get done
-help you get the home of your dreams
-negotiate on your behalf on price, terms, time frames and more
-project manage the entire process and escrow
-give you peace of mind
-They will know the market inside and out
6. Attend lots of open houses in different neighborhoods.
7. Be ready to act.
In a competitive market like San Francisco, good properties move quickly. Be prepared to make offers swiftly when you find the right home
8. Stay Patient: trust your realtor.
Todays episode is a personal one. I get personal about how I am feeling right now. I also dive into why I started this podcast in the first place, to educate women on buying real estate.
Today I answer 2 questions from women about protecting themselves when you buy real estate with a spouse and buying real estate as a single woman.
I am speaking specifically about San Francisco Real Estate
How do we level up? What do we need to do to be where we want to be and go where we want to go? First you need to know the direction by doing alot of self reflection, creating action steps, doing those action steps and being consistent and reviewing then to keep yourself accountable.
and dont stress
Today we are discussing the various benefits of owning property in an LLC. You might not have considered this before but it is a great tool for owning and protecting your real estate investment while gaining some tax benefits.
Today is a juicy episode, anytime you get 2 bad ass Realtors on the same pod its magic.
Alissa Razansky-Robin is a Realtor in Nashville in the luxury space. We talk about the Nashville market, and the luxury space.
https://alissarazanskyrobinson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alissarazanskynashvillerealtor/
Today I am discussing the rules I have crafted over the years to provide the best luxury, white glove service to my clients.
We will be talking about the 6 rules to selling luxury as I see it, and its not all about price point.
Today we are joined by Lesley Ray, a San Francisco based interior designer with her own studio.
After years or working on corporate office spaces (some very big names in the Bay Area) she started her own residential design studio in 2020.
We are talking today about the process, the difference between a designer and a decorator, client work, trends and so much more.
This is an important listen if you have a home, are looking to buy a home, and are interested in remodeling.
Here is her information
Today is a juicy story about a behind the scenes story of a very luxury sale a few months ago.
I was representing the seller, a very big developer in San Francisco and we accepted an offer from an agent that is the subject of todays show.
The escrow, though only 14 days, was so memorable that it needed its own episode.
These are the stories of selling San Francisco that you don't hear
Ever pondered the idea of investing in real estate? Curious about the realm of multi-unit property ownership and becoming a landlord in the bustling city of San Francisco? Join me in this episode as I dive into these intriguing topics and beyond. Whether you're considering the potential of owning an investment property or simply interested in understanding the associated tax benefits, I've got you covered. This insightful discussion aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision about venturing into the realm of investment property ownership.