Buying a home in San Francisco with Beverly Barnett

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Buying a home in San Francisco with Beverly Barnett

Her clients describe her as “a real estate powerhouse”, “a tough negotiator, dedicated, insightful, and fun”. As one client simply stated, “you want her on your team!”. From historic architectural gems to contemporary urban retreats, San Francisco offers a wealth of options to suit your lifestyle. Let us be your guide in this exciting journey of buying a home in San Francisco.

Our Values, Your Success

Our unparalleled knowledge & expertise sets us apart & offers you a unique home buying experience.

Property Potential

Property Potential

Beverly will help you understand a property’s full potential. Whether it's evaluating the ROI for a future sale or discussing modification possibilities, we've got you covered. 

Strategic Negotiation

Strategic Negotiation

With 20+ years of negotiation skills, Beverly will strategize with you on how to position and differentiate your offer. She's skilled at succeeding in multiple offer situations.

Relationships

Relationships

Through decades of agent connections, off-market networking and consistent communication, Beverly will bring you unique buying opportunities to find the home for your lifestyle needs.

Local Knowledge

Local Knowledge

Having lived in several neighborhoods herself across SF, Beverly's deep understanding of communities, schools & property values will ensure peace of mind through the home buying journey.

GUIDING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Ready to embark on your home buying journey? Dive into our step-by-step guide and navigate the path to your dream home with confidence.


Whether you’re a San Francisco first-time homebuyer, a veteran homebuyer, or somewhere in-between, buying a home can be one of the biggest purchase decisions one will make in their lifetime. The process can seem daunting and stressful.
 
Hiring the right realtor to GUIDE you through the process, ADVISE you on market conditions, set EXPECTATIONS and ANSWER your questions will ensure a smooth process and more enjoyable experience.
 
Whether you are casually browsing the market or are completely ready to dive-in, contacting a proven San Francisco real estate expert like Beverly is the first step in the right direction.
 
To help you start the buying process, here is Beverly’s Simple 7-Step Method to BUYING your dream home in San Francisco.
 

Initial Meeting

Understanding your needs

We're excited to learn more about you, your unique story and aspirations. In our Buyer Consultation, we'll do a deep dive into the history of places you’ve lived, uncover your needs vs. wants, your personal timeline, ideal price range and discuss various neighborhoods. We’ll also introduce you to and provide a copy of the forms and paperwork when submitting an offer. With Beverly's extensive experience in the Bay Area real estate market, rest assured all your questions and concerns will be addressed. Begin by asking yourself some fundamental questions to gain clarity on the specific needs and desires for your ideal home. Why am I moving? When do I need to move by? What am I willing to spend? What are my top San Francisco neighborhoods? What are my absolute, “must-haves” vs. "my wants"? How long will I live in the home?

Pre-Approval

Determine your loan eligibility and buying power

Start your journey by getting pre-approved for a loan. We’ll connect you to lenders who specialize in your unique situation and portfolio, allowing you to interview and compare options to secure the best interest rate available. Using your income and credit history, the mortgage broker, lender or private banker will assess your financial qualifications to establish your price range. The pre-approval process is a necessary step when purchasing a property. Nothing is more disappointing than falling in love with a home that is out of your price range, or finding out you can’t be competitive when submitting an offer.

If you plan to make an "all cash" purchase, it is crucial to ensure that your funds are readily accessible and liquid. Additionally, seeking advice from your accountant regarding tax implications is highly recommended to make informed financial decisions.

 

Listing Alerts/ Collections

Personalized Collection of Listings That Match Your Criteria

At this stage, our goal is to ensure you receive timely notifications for properties that align with your criteria and lifestyle goals. We will set up and activate search notifications that automatically alert you of exclusive Coming Soon, Off-Market and Active properties as they hit the market in real time.

Visit Properties

The Fun Begins!

Beverly will guide you through the tours, providing valuable insights and answer any questions you may have. As a buyer, you need to think like a seller - evaluating shortcomings in a property and understanding a property’s potential. We’ll help you assess whether the property can be feasibly modified or improved to meet your standards and to achieve an excellent ROI when you decide to sell in the future. Once we’ve found the home you love we’ll discuss the quality and condition, location, disclosures, and evaluate the comps to ensure you’re making a wise investment.

Write an Offer

Mastering the Art of Negotiation.

When you have found the perfect home, Beverly will guide you step by step to writing and negotiating a strategic offer that puts YOU in the winning position. Market conditions will play an important role in the strategy employed. We’ll discuss which terms are necessary to include in an offer based on the information in the disclosure packet, market conditions, etc. Understanding how to best position and present your offer is key in getting it accepted.  Beverly and her team will advise and strategize on the best ways to win the deal.

Acceptance

Sealed Deal: Time is of the Essence

Your offer has been accepted by the seller, marking an exciting milestone in the home buying process! What’s next? 

  • Open Escrow 
  • Initial Deposit 
  • Clock starts ticking on Contingencies, Inspections & Timelines (if applicable) 

With these final steps underway, you're on the cusp of receiving the keys to your new home, and ready to embark on a new chapter of homeownership. 

Closing

Congratulations on your new home!

The closing process is the final step in the home buying journey. The main focus is working with you, your lending/financial institution and the escrow officer to make sure we stay on schedule to a smooth and successful close of escrow. Tasks include signing documents, disbursing funds, and transferring the property's title which includes recording the deed, in addition to a final walkthrough of the property. 

Although escrow is closed and you are a homeowner, our commitment to you extends beyond the sale. Our clients have become cherished friends, and we are dedicated to being a valuable resource for all your future real estate needs. Whether you're seeking guidance on renovations for maximum return on investment or require assistance in finding contractors, architects, etc., we are here to provide our expertise and support long after the sale.

DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

During your Buyer Consultation we will dive deeper into which neighborhoods you are interested in and your personal price point. Please note this map is updated quarterly. Median house sales price is that price at which half the sales occurred for more and half for less.

Discover Your Home With Compass Technology

Collections: Collections lets you compare multiple properties—their size, neighborhood, amenities—within a visual workspace. Monitor market activity in real time, stay in constant contact with your agent, and invite collaborators to join in on the discussion. 

 

Compass Private Exclusives: Browse unique properties that are only viewable on Compass.com. Discover your future home before it hits the market. 

 

Markets App: Evaluate pricing trends, days on market, and more with Beverly's help, straight from the Compass iOS app.

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DOWNLOAD YOUR COMPLIMENTARY BUYER'S GUIDE TODAY!

Are you considering buying a property but unsure where to begin? Our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide is your essential roadmap to navigating the complexities of the real estate market. This easy-to-follow guide is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice, tailored to empower you at every step of your buying journey.

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Buy your San Francisco home when you’re ready – when it’s the “right time” for you and your needs. Having a San Francisco real estate expert assist you along the way is key. You’ll know when you’ve found “the right” home. Beverly will help you make it yours!

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