A straightforward pre-approval and lender conversation, so you know your real number before you fall in love with anything

A walkthrough of how SF's market actually moves — multiple-offer situations, tight timelines, and what "competitive" really means here

Setting expectations early, so nothing about the pace catches you off guard later

Guidance on the differences that matter here specifically — condo vs. co-op vs. TIC (tenancy-in-common) ownership, and what each means for your financing and rights

A plain-English read on HOA docs, building reserves, and any pending special assessments before you fall for a unit

Honest input on building quality, from two decades of actually living in this city's housing stock

Real conversations about which neighborhoods actually match how you live — not just what's in your price range

Local context that doesn't show up on a listing: commute realities, noise, fog patterns, walkability, what a block feels like at night

Flexibility to widen or narrow the search as your priorities get clearer

Curated touring schedule, focusing on neighborhoods and properties that fit what you’re looking for

A full walkthrough of California's disclosure requirements, plus SF-specific items like natural hazard and seismic disclosures

Coordinating inspections and helping you understand what's a real concern vs. normal wear for an older SF building

Making sure you're deciding with full information, not just moving fast because the market is

A clear-eyed read on what it actually takes to win in this specific market — price, terms, contingencies, and timeline, not just the highest number

Straightforward guidance on which contingencies are worth protecting and which ones cost you the deal

No pressure to waive anything you're not genuinely comfortable waiving

Coordination with escrow, title, and your lender through to close

A clear explanation of closing costs and California-specific items like transfer tax and Prop 19 considerations, where relevant

Still here after closing — questions don't stop just because escrow does