Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

  How Long Does a San Francisco Home Appraisal Take? (2025 Guide) Author:  Ms San Francisco Real Estate |  Last Updated:  October, 2025   If you are buying or selling a home in San Francisco, you will eventually need a home appraisal. It’s a key step because it determines the property’s official market value. This value, in turn, impacts your financing and the final sale price. In a fast market, of course, every day counts. For that reason, many people ask: how long does an appraisal take? Generally, a San Francisco home appraisal takes   7 to 10 business days . This clock starts when the appraisal is ordered and ends when the final report is ready. However, this timeline can sometimes change. Therefore, this guide will explain the appraisal timeline, show what can cause delays, and give you clear tips to keep your home sale on track.   What Is a Home Appraisal? Essentially, a home appraisal is a fair and professional opinion of a home’s value. A licen...

  AI Home Value Estimator San Francisco – How Accurate Are They? Author:  Ms San Francisco Real Estate |  Last Updated:  October, 2025   Homeowners in San Francisco often use AI-powered tools to get a quick answer to a big question: “What’s my home worth?” Websites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com offer these instant home value estimates for free. However, San Francisco has a one of a kind housing market. So, how much can you really trust an algorithm? While these tools are a good first step, their accuracy here is often a problem.   Key Takeaways AI home estimators give you a general price range, but they often lack accuracy in San Francisco. This is because SF has unique homes, distinct neighborhoods, and a fast-changing market that confuse algorithms. Most importantly, AI cannot see your home’s condition or recent upgrades, which are huge factors in its value. For a truly accurate price, you should always follow up an AI estimate with a free market a...

  For Sale by Owner in San Francisco: Your Simple FSBO Guide Author:  Ms San Francisco Real Estate |  Last Updated:  October, 2025   Thinking about selling your home yourself? Many San Francisco homeowners choose   For Sale by Owner (FSBO)   to skip agent commissions. As a result, they can save $65,000 or more on a typical sale. However, San Francisco’s market is fast, competitive, and full of legal requirements. Therefore, going solo means you’ll handle everything, from pricing to paperwork. That said, with the right plan, FSBO can work well. Let’s walk through how. What Is FSBO? FSBO stands for   For Sale by Owner . In this approach, you act as your own listing agent. Specifically, you’ll set the price, create the listing, show the home, and manage negotiations. On one hand, you keep more money from the sale. On the other hand, you miss out on MLS access, which most serious buyers use daily. Consequently, your home may reach fewer potential buye...