Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

  When Do You Recommend Staging and When Is It Unnecessary?   A good stager’s art will capture and appeal to the best possible buyers on a visual, visceral, and emotional level. Virtual staging isn’t enough, and you don’t want to be there for the letdown that a buyer would certainly have when discovering the home they’ve seen online is nowhere like what they imagined.   Sure, hiring a gifted designer and stager to transform your vacant property may seem expensive why can’t I just buy a couch myself you may ask but it is an essential ingredient in achieving a successful sale. Besides, staging is usually all-compassing because you’ll get the couch, the rug, the bedding, the art, and all that moving.   Staging will show people how they can change their lives by living differently and better than they do now. We cannot underscore how important this really is; forgoing staging runs the risk of costing far more than a staging fee with a reduced sale price.   We work many of San Francisco’s b

  Prepare Yourself With These Simple Steps in Purchasing a Home Buying a home can be everyone’s most expensive purchase in life. And because it is costly, you don’t want to make any mistakes to jeopardize your savings. Below are the steps that are broken down to make it less complicated and daunting for you. Before deciding to purchase a home, make sure you are ready. People tend to focus on whether they can purchase a home, but not if they should purchase one.   1. Understand Your Wants and Needs, and How Much You Can Afford Know what you are looking for and the difference between wants and necessities. Are you willing to sacrifice something you want for something that you need such as do you want to give up a large home for the location of your dreams? Are you looking for a move-in ready or a fixer-upper? And before you decide on how much you can afford, you need to take into account the insurance, interest, and taxes when owning a home. These will increase your monthly cost in addit

If you’re in a position where you need to relocate, downsize, or need a larger home, then you need to be prepared for selling your current home. It can be a stressful experience you might endure. When it comes to selling your home, some things are out of your control, but being aware of these steps can help save you time, money, and headaches.   1. Hire a Realtor® Hiring a Realtor® with an extensive background can make your process run a lot smoother. They will prepare everything that is needed when selling your home, and most importantly they will be with you every step of the way. Communicate your needs and goals, and hire an agent that you can trust. Hire an agent that can get you the most from your sale through their negotiation and experience.   2. Pre-sale Home Inspection Uncover any damages or issues on the property. Doing so can prevent any issues that might arise with the buyers and will let you know the current condition of your home. This will provide buyers the confidence a

  5 Unsafe Design Trends Home Inspectors Wish You’d Stop Doing   When it comes to home design, popular trends don’t always heed a “safety first” warning. That’s according to home inspectors the people tasked with inspecting properties for immediate or potential problems. As more homebuyers renovate fixer-uppers or look to Pinterest for DIY design inspiration, home inspectors are spotting some design tactics that may look nice but aren’t necessarily safe. Here are five home trends that give property inspectors pause because of their potential for health and safety issues.   Floating Shelves Floating shelves in the kitchen are a neat way to show off your pretty stoneware or, in the living room, they can provide a gallery space for your favorite books or trinkets. While adding floating shelves may seem like an easy task, Valentino Gecaj of Valentino Home Inspections in Westchester, New York, says many of the DIY installations he’s seen don’t have adequate support. If you’re attaching a fl