Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

  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...

  San Francisco Home Appraisal Cost: What Sellers Should Expect Author:  Ms San Francisco Real Estate |  Last Updated:  October, 2025   The first step for San Francisco home sellers is obtaining a home appraisal before beginning the selling process. Understanding   San Francisco home appraisal costs   allows sellers to manage their sale more effectively by knowing the expenses involved at each stage. This guide provides complete information about   San Francisco home appraisals , including typical costs, factors that determine market value, and how working with an experienced   San Francisco real estate agent   can help optimize your home-selling experience.   What Is a Home Appraisal? A   home appraisal   is a professional assessment of a property’s worth conducted by a   licensed real estate appraiser in San Francisco . The purpose of an appraisal is to determine a home’s fair market value based on factors like loca...