In this next entry to our San Francisco Real Estate Case Study series, we are sharing the story of how we helped repeat clients to sell their home in Glen Park. If the following sounds similar to your own situation, or if you have questions about a specific property or the SF Bay Area market in general, please feel free to reach out! We are always happy to answer questions and discuss your personal situation. Click here to contact us.
Real estate is a relationship with our neighborhood, our belongings, our family or roommates, and ultimately with our own, unique needs and lifestyle. As with all relationships, what we ask of our homes evolves over time. At Vivre Real Estate, our top San Francisco Realtors focus on building long-term relationships with our clients. As your needs change, we are here to help maximize your investment in your current home, and get into your next home you love.
That's why we were thrilled with the opportunity to assist one of our past clients, who we had helped purchase a home in the desirable Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco about 15 years ago. Their cute and cozy starter home, while perfect for raising a family, wasn’t quite right anymore as their lifestyle had evolved. With the kids grown and work now being done remotely, they were ready for a change of pace.
Our clients loved the village-like atmosphere of Glen Park, San Francisco, with its proximity to parks, public transit, and an abundance of local amenities such as restaurants, organic groceries, cafes, a library, and stores. However, it was now time for them to move on to a new chapter in their lives. As their trusted real estate advisor, we knew we could help them find the perfect next home, while also ensuring that they had the best possible chance to get the best possible price for their beloved Glen Park home.
In this case study, we will delve into the strategies we used to help our clients successfully sell their Glen Park home and find their dream home. From expertly staging their property, to utilizing our extensive network of potential buyers, we will detail the steps we took to make the process as smooth, stress-free and successful as possible for our clients.
As San Francisco Realtors for more than two decades, we know how proper pricing and presentation can make all the difference when it comes to selling a property—especially in the competitive SF Bay Area market. In this case, our clients' home had been well-loved and well-lived in for 15 years, so it was important to showcase its potential to buyers.
One of the most effective ways to do this was through professional staging. By bringing in our team of experts from Vivre Real Estate and our network of top-notch vendors to curate the look and feel of the home, we were able to showcase it to homebuyers in the best possible light. The staging team carefully selected and arranged furniture and decor to highlight the property's strengths, making it easy for buyers to envision themselves living in the home.
In addition to professional staging, we also recommended a few low-cost/high-impact updates such as fresh paint and new lighting fixtures. Our clients’ home had been well maintained and partially remodeled over the years. It did not need a lot of work. Still, these simple changes can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of a home, and they don't require a significant investment.
This was a collaborative effort. Every home sale is different, with the timeline and budget dependent upon your personal goals and requirements. In this case, we very much worked as a team to make a plan, fix up the home, and stage it for today’s buyers.
Our group effort paid off in the end! The Glen Park property was presented in a visually appealing way and that generated a lot of interest, with multiple offers coming in. Ultimately, our clients were able to sell their home for a price even better than their expectations, thanks in large part to the effective presentation strategies we implemented.
This sale of a Glen Park home in San Francisco is a prime example of the power of smart, strategic pricing and presentation in our competitive Bay Area real estate market. By making good use of professional staging and high-ROI updates, we were able to showcase the property's full potential and make it stand out among other listings on the market. The result was multiple offers in the first two weeks and a negotiated sale price that exceeded our clients' expectations.
It's worth noting that while other competing homes in the same neighborhood sat on the market, our listing was able to stand out and sell quickly. This highlights the importance of our tried-and-true process, as well as honest communication and dialogue about realistic expectations. It's an approach we have finely tuned after well over 800 home sales and $1+ billion of Bay Area real estate transactions.
We believe that this approach leads to an outcome where all parties leave satisfied that they did the best they could. It might sound surprising, but real estate is not a zero-sum game. We are always looking for a win-win for buyer and seller!
We are proud to have helped our clients navigate the process of selling their beloved Glen Park home, and we look forward to helping them find their next dream home. We’ll close with the sellers’ own words from their 5-star San Francisco Realtor review of working with our team:
“It is hard to imagine going through the process of selling our home without the expert guidance of Danielle, and the support of her amazing team.
After 16 years in our house, and facing a very different market, there was a lot to navigate - Danielle helped us understand each aspect of the process and took plenty of time to address all of our questions and concerns, with thoughtfulness and care.
Her team was highly professional and responsive, which helped make the entire experience efficient and smooth.
In the end the results exceeded our expectations, and we had a very successful sale. We are so grateful to Danielle and her team and could not recommend them more.”
Thanks to our clients for trusting us to handle such an important aspect of their life, and thanks to you for reading! Don’t forget to reach out with any real estate questions. Whether you want to buy or sell soon, or you are just considering the possibilities, it’s never too early to consult your Realtor. Click here to contact us.
In the meantime, stay up-to-date on all things San Francisco Bay Area real estate by signing up for our Vivre Real Estate email newsletter. Each edition is packed with valuable info and articles, and we never share your information with anyone else. Enter your email below to subscribe, and talk soon!
