Before & After: Tenant-Occupied to $600K Above List Price + Fall Market Update

Here's something we see play out constantly. A home gets decent interest, then the owner invests in prep and staging, and everything changes.

We just helped a Bernal Heights landlord whose property had been tenant-occupied. After the tenants moved out, we coordinated $60,000 in repairs, paint, and staging, and the home sold for $600,000 above the earlier list price.​

In San Francisco, many buyers are willing to pay a premium for move-in ready. A vacant, prepped and staged home clarifies function, showcases space, and helps people imagine living there. See the full case study and photos here.​

A Quick Fall Market Update

Fall is our second-busiest season, and this year buyer activity is strong. Lower mortgage rates, stocks at all-time highs, and continued tech investment are driving demand in the city. Active listings are down year-over-year for both houses and condos, indicating that the market is tightening.

If you're thinking about selling, there's still a window this season, or it's a great time to start planning for 2026. Looking to buy? Let's find the right fit. Read our full market update here.​

As always, feel free to reach out with any real estate questions. We’d love to help you and anyone you send our way!

Off the Presses: SF Real Estate News & Other Articles

AI wealth has created a new dynamic in S.F. real estate: Not enough mansions - SF Chronicle 

Ignore the Dismal Housing Data: Three Seller’s Markets Where It’s a Prime Time to List - Mansion Global

Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck. - SF Examiner 

Newsom signs law allowing denser housing near transit stops - Axios San Francisco

Eight statement-making staircases that elevate living spaces - Dezeen

Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly as Investors Keep Eye on Trade War with China - Realtor.com

More to Explore: San Francisco Neighborhoods

Want to learn more about neighborhoods around SF? Here are a few we think you’ll love.

• Noe Valley - Sunny village with Victorian charm and a relaxed small-town feel
• Bernal Heights - Bohemian hilltop community with panoramic views and a tight-knit vibe
• Mission Dolores - Culturally rich urban hub blending Latin American heritage with art and nightlife
• SoMa - Revitalized industrial district with historic warehouses, tech innovation, museums, and urban energy
• More San Francisco neighborhoods

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• San Francisco Home Buyer's Guide: How to Research Property Records Like a Pro
• Real Estate Agent Commission Rates in San Francisco: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Case Studies - San Francisco Real Estate Success Stories

• Case Study: Selling SoMa Condo in a Challenging Market with a Top SF Listing Agent
• Case Study: Selling a Fixer-Upper Home in San Francisco's Castro Neighborhood
• Case Study: Should You Sell Your San Francisco Home As-Is or Fix Up Before Listing?
• Case Study: Selling an Inherited Family Home in Bernal Heights
• Case Study: Tough Property, Tricky Market? Top Noe Valley Realtors Get Sellers Results
• Case Study: Selling Your San Francisco Home While Living Abroad
• View all our SF Real Estate Case Study blogs

Work With the Best SF Realtors

Looking for a trusted team to help you buy and/or sell a home in San Francisco? Reach out to us today. We'd love to help.