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PRESENTATION OF SERVICES
Presented by
DAVID GOWAN TOP 1% NATIONWIDE
415.871.3845 www.DavidGowan.com David@DavidGowan.com Global Reach, Local Expertise BRE License #00993775
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 2425 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115
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My productive and successful real estate career began in my home town of Seattle in 1980, when interest rates were 18%. To say that was a proving ground is an understatement. I worked at a high-end boutique firm, Heritage House, in the tony neighborhood of Washington Park. My love of houses, neighborhoods, and the people who made them into communities, motivated me to become a top agent by the time I moved to San Francisco in 1987. Within 3 years of landing in San Francisco, I was the top agent at the high-end boutique firm, Vincent Friia & Company. From there, I moved to TRI which became THE firm in SF for many years. Always among the top percentile of those 100+ agents. With a long history at both Sotheby’s and Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. I am pleased to be associated with the most respected brand in Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway – Luxury Collection in Pacific Heights. My 39 years of experience, expertise and record sales in many neighborhoods throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area will exceed your expectations. My name is recognized and respected as an industry leader. I have long-term friendships and associations with the top agents throughout the Bay Area and nation-wide.
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well-liked and well known throughout the industry
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a seasoned expert negotiator, always achieving outstanding results
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consistently and quickly getting my clients into escrow while other properties linger on market
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maximum exposure and marketing
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enthusiasm, integrity and unwavering commitment to your success
a studied eye for preparing you property for market to achieve the highest price
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a passion for residential real estate that drives and excites me
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access to pre-MLS and off market opportunities
I look forward to proving myself to you and getting your property sold. Please read my testimonials from past clients. I am a member of TAN – Top Agent Network, a private network of the top 10% of the Realtors selling in San Francisco and the Bay Area. I can also be found on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Zillow, Trulia and Yelp. I have lived and owned properties in Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, Cow Hollow, Dolores Heights, Noe Valley, Lower Pacific Heights, Diamond Heights, Hillsborough, Stinson Beach and Bel Marin Keys.
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1061 Pacific Avenue................................................................................................... Nob Hill House 2837 Washington Street.......................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 585 Marina Blvd.............................................................................................................Marina House 2946 Broderick Street.....................................................................................Cow Hollow House 762 Clayton Street.............................................................................................Cole Valley Condo 335 Marina Blvd.............................................................................................................Marina House 232 Castro Street #3........................................................................Corona Heights Penthouse 1221 Harrison Street #20............................................................................. South of Market Loft 28 Loyola Terrace.........................................................................................................NOPA Condo 148 Alhambra Street....................................................................................................Marina House 52 Prospect Street...................................................................................................Sausalito House 48 Clarendon Avenue.........................................................................Clarendon Heights House 102 Divisadero Street............................................................................Buena Vista Park Condo 611 Washington Street #2202.............................................................Financial District Condo 3862-64 – 21st Street............................................................................. Dolores Heights 2 Units 621 Waller Street.................................................................................................Cole Valley Condo 1990 Green Street....................................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 1476 Pacific Avenue.................................................................................................. Nob Hill House 570 Arkansas Street.......................................................................................... Potrero Hill House 355 – 1st Street..................................................................................................South Beach Condo 787 – 27th Street.................................................................................................. Noe Valley House 300 Beale #602.............................................................................. South Beach Penthouse Loft 1011 – 23rd Street.................................................................................Dog Patch Penthouse Loft 1201 California Street....................................................................................... Nob Hill Penthouse 151 Alice B Toklias #703................................................................................ Lower Nob Hill Loft 75 Lansing Street......................................................................... South Beach Loft/Compound 540 Delancey Street #302................................................................................South Beach Loft 300 Corbett Avenue..................................................................................Corona Heights House 3938 Happy Valley Road.......................................................................................... Orinda House 58 Guy Place...........................................................................................................South Beach Loft 967 Howard Street.............................................................. South of Market Income Property 395 Sussex Street...................................................................................................Glen Park House
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1972 Scott Street........................................................................... Lower Pacific Heights Condo 2005 Buchanan Street..................................................................Lower Pacific Heights 2 Unit 261 Montego Key.......................................................................................... Bel Marin Keys House 2178 Pine Street.............................................................................. Lower Pacific Heights House 2173 Bunker Hill Drive..........................................................................................San Mateo House 2529 Turk Blvd.............................................................................................. Lone Mountain House 2250 Hyde Street............................................................................Russian Hill Full Floor Co-op 2529 Vallejo Street............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 330 Mission Bay Blvd.......................................................................................Mission Bay Condo 38 States Street..........................................................................................Corona Heights Condo 12 Alameda Patio........................................................................................... Stinson Beach House 1870 Jackson Street................................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 2060 Sutter Street....................................................................... Lower Pacific Heights Condo 60 Rausch Street #409........................................................ South of Market Penthouse Loft 935 Filbert Street....................................................................................... Russian Hill Penthouse 2526 Union Street..............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 2657 Union Street..............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 3725 – 21st Street.............................................................................. Dolores Heights Penthouse 3788 Clay Street........................................................................................ Presidio Heights House 2655 Scott Street...............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 2856 Scott Street...............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 2400 Green Street............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 169 Corbett Avenue...................................................................................Corona Heights House 2419 Vallejo Street.............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 1960 Vallejo Street #2................................................................. Cow Hollow Full Floor Co-op 1940 Vallejo Street #12........................................................................... Cow Hollow Penthouse 1980 Vallejo Street #5................................................................. Cow Hollow Full Floor Co-op 119 Frederick Street................................................................................... Haight Ashbury House 1033 Green Street............................................................................................... Russian Hill House 246 – 2nd Street.......................................................................................South Beach Penthouse 75 Folsom Street #1502................................................................................South Beach Condo 192 Carnelian Way................................................................................. Diamond Heights Condo
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1230 Clay Street #301.............................................................................................. Nob Hill Condo 2171 Sacramento Street #1....................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 665 – 29th Street................................................................................................. Noe Valley House 5 Lusk Alley.............................................................................................. South Beach House/Loft 25 Elsie Street............................................................................................... Bernal Heights House 611 Mason Street #408.............................................................................. Lower Nob Hill Condo 2312 Pacific Avenue.................................................................................... Pacific Heights House 657 – 3rd Street.....................................................................................................South Beach Loft 2200 Sacramento Street.................................................................. Pacific Heights Penthouse 268 Chattanooga Street................................................................................... Noe Valley 2 Units 1645 Page Street....................................................................................... Haight Ashbury 5 Units 500 Bryant Street............................................................................................South of Market Lot 2232 Jackson Street................................................................................... Pacific Heights House 1160 Mission Street...................................................................................South of Market Condo 249 Pierce Street............................................................................................ Hayes Valley Condo 900 Bush Street.......................................................................................... Lower Nob Hill Condo 1916 Lyon Street........................................................................................... Pacific Heights House 565 Marina Blvd.............................................................................................................Marina House 856 Green Street #5...................................................................Russian Hill Penthouse Condo 1924 – 20th Street.............................................................................................. Potrero Hill House 5 Bonita Street..................................................................................................... Russian Hill House 1 Sonoma Patio.................................................................................................... Stinson Beach Lot 154 Alhambra Street....................................................................................................Marina House 1750 Taylor Street #502................................................................................... Russian Hill Co-op 2164 Hyde Street................................................................................................. Russian Hill Co-op 235 Chenery Street................................................................................................Glen Park House 270-72 Roosevelt Way........................................................................... Corona Heights 2 Units 1920 Broderick Street.................................................................. Lower Pacific Heights House 300 Beale Street #417........................................................................................South Beach Loft 5567 Diamond Heights Blvd.............................................................. Diamond Heights Condo 3441 Washington Street......................................................................... Presidio Heights House 1980 Vallejo Street #7................................................................. Cow Hollow Full Floor Co-op
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66 – 27th Avenue...................................................................................................... Sea Cliff House 1388 Gough Street #802............................................................................. Cathedral Hill Condo 2615 Larkin Street............................................................................................................. Russian Hill 2148 Pine Street.............................................................................. Lower Pacific Heights House 2367-69 Washington Street...................................................................Pacific Heights 3 Units 241 Telegraph Hill Blvd #201.................................................................... Telegraph Hill Condo 2529 Vallejo Street............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 850 De Haro Street............................................................................................ Potrero Hill House 342 Cherry Street..................................................................................... Presidio Heights House 3869 – 19th Street....................................................................................... Liberty Hill Penthouse 55 Grace Street............................................................................................... South of Market Loft 65 Alpine Terrace....................................................................................Buena Vista Park House 1516 Masonic Avenue..............................................................................Buena Vista Park House 1 Daniel Burnham #1024.................................................................... Van Ness Corridor Condo 7 Fernwood Drive.................................................................................. Monterey Heights House 25 Mclea Court #A......................................................................................... South of Market Loft 4122 – 20th Street...........................................................................................Eureka Valley House 864 Union Street........................................................................................ Russian Hill Penthouse 893 Wisconsin Street........................................................................................ Potrero Hill House 1847 Pine Street............................................................................. Lower Pacific Heights Condo 601 – 4th Street Penthouse 1..................................................................... South of Market Loft 153-159 Varennes Street............................................................................. Telegraph Hill 4 units 1835 Franklin Penthouse.......................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 601 – 4th Street #123.................................................................................... South of Market Loft 244-246 Diamond Street........................................................................... Eureka Valley 2 Units 67-69 Belcher Street......................................................... Duboce Park Loft & Artist Studios 2554 Pine Street............................................................................ Lower Pacific Heights Condo 125 Jordan Avenue........................................................................................... Jordan Park Condo 34 Lundy’s Lane........................................................................................... Bernal Heights House 201 – 32nd Avenue................................................................................................... Sea Cliff House 2865 Jackson Street.................................................................................. Pacific Heights Condo 2444 Francisco.............................................................................................................Marina Condo
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2111 Hyde Street................................................................................................... Russian Hill Co-op 1221 Harrison Street #21............................................................................... South of Market Loft 2246 Filbert Street........................................................................................... Cow Hollow Condo 761 Tehama Street......................................................................................... South of Market Loft 342 Hayes Street #11...................................................................................... Hayes Valley Condo 43-43A Pond Street....................................................................................................Castro 2 Units 26-28 Yukon Street...................................................................................... Eureka Valley 2 Units 48 Clarendon Avenue.........................................................................Clarendon Heights House 466 Hill Street.............................................................................................Dolores Heights House 4183-85 – 17th Street..................................................................................................Castro 2 Units 1019-21 Guerrero Street.................................................................................... Noe Valley 2 Units 3725 – 21st Street.............................................................................. Dolores Heights Penthouse 2005 Buchanan Street......................................Lower Pacific Heights House & Apartment 25 Ora Way............................................................................................... Diamond Heights House 2868 Vallejo Street............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 645 Webster Street........................................................................................ Hayes Valley House 2250 Bush Street........................................................................... Lower Pacific Heights House 2838 Bush Street............................................................................ Lower Pacific Heights House 3178 Washington Street........................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 2712 California Street.................................................................................Pacific Heights 3 Units 2111 Hyde Street................................................................................................... Russian Hill Co-op 1921 Vallejo Street..............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 1960 Jones Street............................................................................................... Russian Hill House 1734 Waller Street..................................................................................... Haight Ashbury House 444-46 Roosevelt Way.................................................Corona Heights House + Apartment 2971-75 Clay Street....................................................................................Pacific Heights 3 Units 689 Florida Street............................................................................................Inner Mission House 715 Corbett Avenue......................................................................................Upper Market Condo 306 Eureka Street...........................................................................................Eureka Valley House 774 – 40th Avenue................................................................................................Richmond House 1835 Franklin Street........................................................................... Pacific Heights Penthouse 1920 Broderick Street................................................................................ Pacific Heights House
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268 Chattanooga Street.................................................................................... Noe Valley House 2299 Sacramento Street #4................................................................... Pacific Heights Condo 150 Lombard Street #204..................................................................North Waterfront Condo 110 Museum Way........................................................................................Corona Heights Condo 240 Lombard Street#325...................................................................North Waterfront Condo 3725 – 21st Street...................................................................................... Dolores Heights Condo 2946 Broderick Street.....................................................................................Cow Hollow House 2868 Vallejo Street............................................................................................Cow Hollow House 964 Clayton Street............................................................................................. Cole Valley House 58 Wilmot Street............................................................................ Lower Pacific Heights House 2263 – 69 Sacramento Street...................................Pacific Heights Multi-Family Building 2427 Divisadero Street............................................................................. Pacific Heights Condo 3991 – 20th Street......................................................................................Dolores Heights House 864 Florida Street.......................................................................... Inner Mission House *2 times 2215 California Street................................................................ Pacific Heights House *2 times 1210-12 Lombard Street................................................. Russian Hill 2 Unit Building *2 times 66 – 27th Avenue.....................................................................................Sea Cliff House *2 times 1930 Pine Street........................................................... Lower Pacific Heights House *2 times 2268 Pine Street........................................................... Lower Pacific Heights House *3 times 416 East Street................................................................................... Healdsburg House *2 times 586 Chestnut Street................................................................................ North Beach Penthouse 150 Lexington #3.................................................................................... Inner Mission Penthouse 160 Caribe Isle..............................................................................Bel Marin Keys House *2 times 1022 Powell Street............................................................................................ Nob Hill Penthouse 3212 Broderick Street..................................................................................................Marina House 5567 Diamond Heights Blvd............................................. Diamond Heights House *2 times 709 York Street................................................................................................Inner Mission House 1703 Octavia Street....................................................................... Lower Pacific Heights House 1918 Webster Street.................................................................... Lower Pacific Heights 4 Units 681 Carolina Street.....................................................................................Potrero Hill Penthouse 881 Wisconsin Street.................................................................................Potrero Hill Penthouse
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
March 21, 2019 by Uli Martinez My story started 9 months ago when I put y house with 2 condominiums on the market in San Francisco. We were expecting to sell both units over the summer and sadly realized the market was pretty slow and it was not so easy to sell. After sitting on the market for 6 months, we found ourselves needing to change brokers. David came highly recommended, and since we met he has done nothing but exceed our expectations. His eye for detail, as well as his recommendations for art, furniture, etc, have been impeccable. As promised he sold both units in less than 3 weeks each, as they went on the market at different times. I can not recommend David enough.
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April 25, 2019 by Martin & Edwina Tynan David has been our trusted realtor since 2012. He has represented us on both buying and selling investment properties, for a total of 4 houses, in the upper end. David has a deep understanding of the San Francisco Bay Area market. We believe his attention to detail and exceptional marketing strategies made our properties stand out from the competition and attain over the asking price every time. David is a dedicated professional who is communicative and approachable. He is a tough negotiator with a passion for making sure he delivers stellar service to his clients. We would highly recommend David Gown for your realtor needs.
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October 29, 2018 by Scott Pierce David is one of the best in all aspects of real estate including the art of negotiation which may not be as appreciated by most people as it should. First, David has been doing real estate at a high level for MANY years and his passion for real estate still drives him. Second, his long term relationships with other top agents in the area and his detailed knowledge of homes and sales histories are invaluable assets that very few agents have and that benefit his clients tremendously in getting deals done and getting them done to his client’s benefit. Watching David negotiate is a LOT of fun... that is, if he is your agent, and not the other person’s agent. When we bought and sold our home, we did not always listen to David, but we should have every time. Because he was always right. I guess it is his decades of experience and that he has done probably 100’s of transactions and he knows what to do better than someone who buys or sells a house once every 5 - 10 years. Not that David has proven himself to us, we know to listen to him and rely on him when buying or selling property.
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February 15, 2018 by Jeanne Roccon-Rohm & Jerry Rohm We first met David when he was representing the owners of a neighboring home. We learned of the price he was able to achieve for them, we asked him to come by for a consultation. After a quick tour of our home, David shared he was very confident about getting us a record price per square foot for Lower Pacific Heights. We had spoken to a few other realtors, but ultimately decided to work with David, not only because of his consummate professionalism and depth of experience, especially with homes in out neighborhood, but also because we connected with him on a personal level. David described his plan for the sales process and we found it very appealing- he explained that he would put the word out to an exclusive network of high-end brokers to which he belonged, and then have a private showing for them, all the while dribbling out details to the public sites of the imminent listing of our home. This, he explained, would create a sense of urgency in any would-be buyers, and the likelihood of pre-emptive offer, pre-MLS, would increase. This is EXACTLY what happenedDavid had one showing for the network on Friday afternoon, and by that evening, we had our amazing offer. That’s it! EVERYTHING TRANSPIRED EXACTLY AS DAVID HAD DESCRIBED! We absolutely LOVED working with him- he was right on th money in terms of how things would unfold and the price he was able to achieve for us. Beyond that, he gave us a meticulous list of everything we needed to do in terms of disclosures and preparing the home for photographs and showings; because we were traveling, he took care of many of the details on our behalf. In all, it was a whirlwind process that unfolded with ease. WE CANNOT RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY ENOUGH!
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July 5, 2017 by Michael Zee David Gowan did a phenomenal job selling my property at 2148 Pine Street in San Francisco. Other agents I met with tried to lower my expectations citing a busy street and focusing too much on relevant comps and market data. David, on the other hand, understood where I was coming from and spent most of our initial discussion emphasizing all the positives and building a wonderful story of the property. With great confidence, he did not hesitate to push the envelope to try to get the highest price for me despite whatever other objective conditions might have existed. I really felt that he was 110% on my side. Through his creativity and persuasiveness, he had buyers lined up, and we were able to sell the property substantially over the initial asking, which was already relatively on the higher end of the spectrum to begin with. Meanwhile, other similarly situated properties were being pulled after months on the market. I can’t be happier with the results. To get an aggressive bidding war in this market is not as easy task, but I truly believe so much of it has to do with David’s experience and ability to set the right strategy to maximize the opportunity. I enthusiastically recommend David to anyone seeking an agent, whether buyer or seller. That person can rest easy knowing that David’s experience, skill and reputation will be working ceaselessly to get the best result. I certainly felt very reassured, especially considering we did the transaction while I was stationed overseas and extremely busy with work and travel. I’m happy to make myself available for follow-up questions or input to anyone considering David as representation.
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NOTHING LESS THAN LUXURY
Dear David Rugg, I believe that selling a luxury home should be a luxury experience. I understand that your home isn’t just part of your family’s history—it’s a significant investment. That’s why it’s essential to have the power of a world-class brand in your corner. I’m proud to represent a company that stands for strength, integrity and trust. I plan to leverage their considerable business strength and unparalleled marketing advantages to provide you with an experience that is as effective, efficient and enjoyable as possible. My affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection grants me access to the most up-to-date marketing tools, as well as connections to the world’s most elite consumers. Our combined knowledge of the luxury market, commitment to customer service and technological expertise will afford you marketing advantages that no local firm or international competitor can hope to match. Thank you for the opportunity to represent you. Sincerely, David Gowan
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IDENTIFYING YOUR GOALS
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YOU ARE MY TOP PRIORITY
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ESTABLISHING A PRICING STRATEGY
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MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY
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REPRESENTING CLIENTS OF WEALTH Network and Technology Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection utilizes an elite network of powerful relationships, along with modern, effective tools to bring together buyers and sellers of luxury property. Our experienced, service-oriented professionals combine local expertise with vast global connections, the most advanced technology available and unparalleled marketing resources to deliver our clients best-in-class results.
Considered to be the Bay Area leader in the arena of luxury marketing, and the thought leader for the intelligent exploration of best marketing practices and trends in the luxury marketplace. LuxeSF annually facilitates marketing alliances, introductions, collaborations and jointlysponsored marketing programs by virtue of its broad partner network and extensive databank of Bay Area marketing and sales influentials. We are members of Fiabci-USA International Real Estate Federation. FIABCI represent all real estate disciplines including Brokerage, Property Management, Valuation/Appraisal, Investment, Development, Consulting, Legal, Architecture, Planning and Insurance. FIABCI is the most representative organization of the real estate industry in the world.
The CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation is for REALTORS® from the United States and abroad, as well as association staff and volunteer leaders who wish to develop or grow their international real estate business. It provides us with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your property.
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MARKETING YOUR HOME Selling your property means careful orchestration of advertising, marketing and public relations. Our goal is to reach precisely the right target audience through key local, national and interactive media. No other real estate company comes close. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ brand recognition is a standout and we’re unsurpassed in the field of marketing and design services. Our professional creative talent is located in-house and our agents collaborate to organize a customized marketing campaign for your home with a modern and compelling style. PRE-MARKETING PERIOD u
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS - PRE-MARKETING | STAGING The current condition of your home and the first impression it makes on prospective buyers carry enormous financial weight in the marketing of your property. To maximize the appeal of your property, we will walk through your home with you to create a pre-marketing list of items to be done. These may include any of the following:
WILL MY HOME NEED TO BE PROFESSIONALLY STAGED? The majority of home searches start online, so marketing your home must begin with proper staging and professional photography. These are essential for your home to make a good first impression with potential buyers. Well-staged homes tend to sell faster and for a higher price than non-staged properties. Staging can be minimal or more elaborate, depending on the property. The goal should be to highlight your property’s best features and address potential problem areas by visually presenting them as possibilities.
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ONLINE & LOCAL MARKETING Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices leverages traditional and digital media to market your property to local, national, and international buyers. Our extensive syndication network automatically pulls information from the MLS and feeds your property to the most viewed real estate sites in the world. Online and media coverage may include:
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NATIONAL MARKETING
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices focuses considerable resources on creating lasting impressions for consumers across North America. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices leverages traditional and digital media. Our advertisements appear in many media outlets, including:
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THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOUR HOME
The buyer for your home may emerge from outside your local market or region. To provide you with the largest return on your investment, your home must be exposed to the greatest number of prospective buyers. We reach up to 6 million unique users monthly through our syndication network. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network listings appear before a highly affluent audience around the world.
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MARKETING MATERIALS FULL COLOR PROPERTY STATEMENTS
Single or double-sided flyers created by our in-house designer to be distributed to potential buyers at Open Houses, Broker’s Tours and twilight tours.
1221 HARRISON STREET #21 SOMA
2427 DIVISADERO STREET PACIFIC HEIGHTS
| 1BD | 2BA | 1,404 SQ.FT.
(PER TAX RECORDS)
EXCEPTIONAL SOMA LIVE WORK LOFT
LUXURY COLLECTION
| 4BD | 3BA | 2,675 SQ.FT.
SOPHISTICATED PENTHOUSE FLAT
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This is the best unit at this terrific Live/Work loft association. Top Floor Iron Works Loft. Soaring ceilings, SW exposure, Industrial accents, granite and stainless steel Kitchen add to the enjoyment of living in this coveted loft. Hardwood floors and gas fireplace plus a step out balcony. Upper level bedroom and a home office with skylight. There are 2 full bathrooms and stylish convertible dining area which transforms with curtain and murhpy bed into a 2nd sleeping area for guests. Custom finishes with sliding walls of opaque glass for privacy. Free standing closet and Washer and Dryer included. Walk in closet off Bedroom. 2 car tandem garage parking and roof deck with wrap around views. Easy access to all of San Francisco and great
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commute location to the East and South Bay. Tax records show over 1400 sq. ft.
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Walk out the door to all this fantastic location has to offer. Elevator building with grand, impressive open double height hall ways, at this coveted and quality building.
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Offered at $1,075,000
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2425 DIVISADERO STREET PACIFIC HEIGHTS
| 4BD | 3BA | 1-CAR GARAGE
PACIFIC HEIGHTS GARDEN CONDOMINIUM
LUXURY COLLECTION
Sophisticated Penthouse full floor condominium in best Pacific Heights location. Elegant and quality remodel filled with light. Beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings with recessed lighting, period moldings and details abound. Bonus Studio apartment with private entrance and garden access. One car parking, side by side in garage, with extra storage. Detached two unit condominium building, circa 1900. Set on an oversized lot of 3840 sq. ft. having a large, sunny shared garden.
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Elegant turn of the century condominium in best Pacific Heights location. Beautifully remodeled with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and abundant wall space for aspiring art collectors. Boasting direct garden access from the lower level, to a sunny and private level yard. Filled with light through oversized double paned windows. This sophisticated home is very gracious with house sized rooms throughout. Formal Entry, Formal Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Large remodeled eat in Kitchen partially open to the Dining Room. Kitchen with gas stove, stainless steel appliances and built in seating in Breakfast Area. 4 Bedrooms plus Office and 3 remodeled Bathrooms. Lower level Bedroom is currently set up as a Family Room. One car Garage parking. Exceptional location within close proximity to Fillmore Street, Sacramento Street, Alta Plaza Park, numerous coveted private schools, The Presidio and so much more.
Offered at $2,800,000
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MARKETING MATERIALS PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY BROCHURES An eye-catching, professionally designed brochure can be one of our most effective tools to illustrate the distinctive qualities of your property. Brochures will be distributed exclusively to leading luxury real estate professionals and targeted buyer databases. We will also maintain a supply of these marketing materials at your property and at select Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties offices. Your brochure will be provided to select groups with proven track records of finding buyers for luxury properties of comparable value.
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JUST LISTED EBLAST PROGRAM A Grand Entrance to Showcase Your Property To The Real Estate Community Over 2,500 sales professionals in the local marketplace plus the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sales force will be exposed to your listing via the New Listing eBlast program. New Listing eBlast Announcements are eye-catching, informative and emailed directly to the local real estate community for maximum marketing exposure. Interactive links allow the recipient to share the eBlast on social media to their sphere of influence. The eBlast Announcement will feature: u
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PRESTIGE MAGAZINE
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ThePRESTIGE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prestige magazine is a glossy, coffee-table LUXURY COLLECTION AND RESORT PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL quality publication showcasing luxury and resort properties. It is the centerpiece of
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DISTRIBUTION – TWOSpring, MAGAZINES year, in the Summer and Fall. Prestige offers a minimum print distribution of 20,000, with copies direct-mailed to affluent U.S. consumers, including individuals with a net worth of $25 million and higher. Copies are also distributed in domestic and international DISTRIBUTION airline lounges. For each full page of advertising, 100 copies are mailed toprint the advertiser’s provided listof of names Minimum distribution 20,000, with and addresses. Furthermore, Prestige is sent to over 2,500 Luxury Collection Specialists Berkshire Hathaway copies mailed toandaffluent U.S. consumers, HomeServices network marketing directors, all of whom are including in the business of reaching potentialwith buyers a interested individuals net worth of in making a luxury or resort home purchase. Prestige is $25in million and Copies inserted its entirety into the higher. full run of Unique Homes are also magazine, the world’s leading luxury real estate magazine. distributed domestic and Unique Homes offers a in readership of 100,000+, andinternational is sold by subscription and at newsstands both domestically and airline lounges. Prestige is inserted in its worldwide. Digital versions of both Prestige and Unique Homes issues entirety into the full run of Unique Homes are created and distributed online. Advertisers can send a link magazine, to both digital publications to any email lists that they the world’s leading luxury real maintain, which serves to further the distribution online.
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ONLINE Advertised properties appear on UniqueHomes.com for one year. Featuring over 150,000 properties from more 100,000+, and is sold by subscription than 70 countries worldwide, UniqueHomes.com is the web’s leading portal for luxury real estate.
EDITORIAL CONTENT Most luxury real estate magazines consist solely of Unique offers readership of luxury homeHomes advertisements, which a often leave the reader wanting more. Prestige delivers with luxury at newsstands domestically lifestyle editorial contentboth to accompany the luxury homeand worldwide. Digital versions of advertising. From design to automobiles, fine art to and Unique Homes issues are createdCost: and distributed $1,695/Full Page and $895/Half online. Page international travel, each issue of Prestige covers luxury lifestyle subjects of interest to high-end consumers. Contact: Nick Antonicello, Director of New Business Development
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PRIVATE RECEPTIONS AND SELECT SHOWINGS Luxury home transactions involve cooperation of brokers through the Multiple Listing Service. It is extremely important that we consider private receptions to showcase your home to select real estate professionals who specialize in working with clients of wealth. We may also consider hosting a private showing for select professionals and opinion leaders including interior designers and art gallery owners. These would occur in addition to scheduled private showings for qualified, prospective purchasers. Twilight Tours are a fantastic way to showcase your home to buyers. We advertise these showing to the top agents in your city via email marketing and invitations mailed to the surrounding area. These catered tours allow qualified buyers to tour your home at a more intimate time of the day.
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DISCRETION, TIMING AND COMMUNICATION
As an experienced and highly-trained luxury home marketing professional, it is important that I represent you to all interested parties. In addition to confirming that prospective buyers are qualified to purchase your home, I can ensure that all information communicated about it, and its sale requirements (including any timing constraints due to relocation), are correctly and discreetly managed. This process will greatly reduce the likelihood of encountering surprises from prospective buyers when the time comes to negotiate offers of sale (For this reason, I respectfully request that clients refrain from showing their own properties or communicating directly with prospective buyers or buyer representatives).
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THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE
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WORKING WITH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES With an unparalleled combination of superior customer service, expert sales professionals, leading-edge technology and the power of our world-class brand, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is the informed choice for sellers of fine homes in Northern California and Nevada.
The Strength of the Brand Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a worldwide holding company based in Omaha, NE. Its chairman and CEO is Warren Buffett, who according to Time magazine’s ranking is among the world’s most influential people. Berkshire Hathaway is the No. 1 company in Barron’s 2013 ranking of the world’s 100 most respected companies; it ranks at No. 8 in Fortune magazine’s 50 Most Admired Companies survey; and is No. 18 in Harris Interactive’s reputation study of the 60 Most Visible Companies. The Berkshire Hathaway name represents integrity, trust, longevity, financial stability, and is universally respected. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brings together that world-class brand name with the proven operational excellence of HomeServices of America, leveraging the company’s talent, experience, assets and relationships in the process of becoming the world’s most valued real estate franchise system.
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THE QUALITY SEAL
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Seal represents quality, value and innovation. It’s your stamp of assurance - our promise to you that we will deliver exceptional service throughout the process of buying and selling real estate.
“I would want to be associated with somebody where the financial strength was unquestioned and where the name stood for integrity. What other quality would you want that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not have; and I don’t think you could find one.” Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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MOST RESPECTED BRAND
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY RANKED AMONG THE MOST RESPECTED BRANDS IN THE WORLD Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brings together a world class brand name with the proven operational excellence of its parent companies. The brand is intelligent, nimble, progressive and straightforward. A New Era in Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a brand-new real estate brokerage network established in March 2013. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. The company is a joint venture between HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm, and Brookfield Asset Management, the second largest global relocation network.
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“I would want to be associated with somebody where the financial strength was unquestioned and where the name stood for integrity. What other quality would you want that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not have? I don’t think you could find one.” —Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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PAULA GOLD-NOCELLA Gold-Nocella’s life-long commitment to serving her professional real estate community has afforded her the credibility and fortitude to be a risk-taker, trendsetter and ceiling-breaker. At Drysdale Properties, Gold-Nocella will be responsible for growth and expansion in San Francisco and the North Bay. Prior to joining Drysdale Properties, Gold-Nocella successfully led the expansion efforts as Managing Broker of Vanguard Properties since 2011, tripling its footprint and sales volume. She began her management career in 2003 with Prudential California Realty in Sonoma County with similar success. Earlier in her career, Gold-Nocella was a Top Producing REALTOR with Hartford Properties and Pacific Union Real Estate ®
for over 13 years. Gold-Nocella is highly respected and well known in the real estate community, recognized for her philanthropic involvement with local charities and has been an advocate in the industry. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous boards and associations, such as: Board Director - San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) 2012-2017 Past President - North Bay Association of REALTORS® (NorBAR) 2008 President - North Bay Association of REALTORS® (NorBAR) 2007 Vice President - North Bay Association of REALTORS® (NorBAR) 2006 Board Director - North Bay Association of REALTORS® (NorBAR) 2004 & 2008 CAR Director - California Association of REALTORS® Director 2003-2009 Past President- Women’s Council of REALTORS®, San Francisco Chapter 1997 President - Women’s Council of REALTORS®, San Francisco Chapter 1996 Vice President - Women’s Council of REALTORS®, San Francisco Chapter 1995 Treasurer - Women’s Council of REALTORS®, San Francisco Chapter 1994 Member - San Francisco Association of REALTORS® 1990 - Present Member - California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) 1990-Present Member - National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 1987-Present
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WARREN BUFFETT “I would want to be associated with somebody where the financial strength was unquestioned and where the name stood for integrity. What other quality would you want that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not have; and I don’t think you could find one.” Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is an investment guru and one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world. Born in Nebraska in 1930, Warren Buffett demonstrated keen business abilities at a young age. He formed Buffett Partnership Ltd. in 1956, and by 1965 he had assumed control of Berkshire Hathaway. Overseeing the growth of a conglomerate with holdings in the media, insurance, energy and food and beverage industries, Buffett became one of the world’s richest men and a celebrated philanthropist. EARLY LIFE: Business Empire: Businessman and investor. Born Warren Edward Buffett on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffett’s father, Howard, worked as stockbroker and served as a U.S. congressman. His mother, Leila Stahl Buffett, was a homemaker. Buffett was the second of three children and the only boy. Buffett demonstrated a knack for financial and business matters early in his childhood. Friends and acquaintances have said the young boy was a mathematical prodigy who could add large columns of numbers in his head, a talent he occasionally demonstrated in his later years. Warren often visited his father’s stockbrokerage shop as a child, and chalked in the stock prices on the blackboard in the office. At 11 years old he made his first investment, buying three shares of Cities Service Preferred at $38 per share. The stock quickly dropped to only $27, but Buffett held on tenaciously until they reached $40. He sold his shares at a small profit, but regretted the decision when Cities Service shot up to nearly $200 a share. He later cited this experience as an early lesson in patience in investing. BUSINESS EMPIRE: Despite the success of Buffett Partnership, its founder dissolved the firm in 1969 to focus on the development of Berkshire Hathaway. He phased out its textile manufacturing division, instead expanding the company by buying assets in media (The Washington Post), insurance (GEICO) and oil (Exxon). Immensely successful, the “Oracle of Omaha” even managed to spin seemingly poor investments into gold, most notably with his purchase of scandal plagued Salomon Brothers in 1987. Following Berkshire Hathaway’s significant investment in Coca-Cola, Buffett became director of the company from 1989 until 2006. He has also served as director of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Graham Holdings Company and The Gillette Company.
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A CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties is proud to support the local community. Our foundation is funded by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties sales professionals who contribute a portion of their commissions from every closed transaction as an expression of their personal commitment to the communities in which they live and serve. Since inception in 2011, over $250,000 has been donated to local charities.
Community Service Day Each year, on the 3rd Friday of September, the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties Team are invited to participate in our annual Community Service Day to volunteer in our local communities.
Our Business Philosophy Strength, integrity and trust are the pillars upon which Berkshire Hathaway was founded, and we pride ourselves on adhering to the highest standard of professional and personal ethics. Our clients can act with confidence knowing that their luxury real estate needs will be handled in a discrete, professional and highly efficient manner. The goal of our organization is to provide world-class client service that consistently outperforms even the highest expectations.
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