I just had to share this recent win with you because it perfectly illustrates how we work to not just find homes, but get super creative and make sure our clients get everything they want (and more), even when the odds seem stacked against them.
The Challenge
I was working with an amazing couple who had a specific set of needs:
This was a challenge because, sunny, walkable neighborhoods add about 20% to a home’s value, making it even harder to find a home at that price point that checks all of those boxes.
The Creative Solution: Leveraging Expertise and Relationships
They had a few areas in mind, but I knew there were other pockets of the city they hadn’t considered—places with great weather, excellent walkability, and potentially more favorable prices. San Francisco is a city of microclimates and distinct neighborhoods—each with their own unique advantages and pricing quirks.
Being able to cast a wider net helped us find a home that checked every single box.
Once we discovered their perfect match we moved quickly and submitted a preemptive offer just days after the listing went live.
Pre-emptive offers typically work best in two scenarios.
In this case, both conditions applied – which is why we went the pre-emptive route.
Having an established relationship with the listing agent really helped. They knew we were serious and could close efficiently. Our offer was accepted before others had a chance to compete, bypassing the typical “shopping around” process that listing agents often use.
The Best Part
They secured a beautiful home for UNDER the most recent comparable sales in the neighborhood! It was listed at $1.098m and sold for $1.3m. The comps were between $1.35m – $1.425m.
They got everything on their wishlist—abundant storage, hosting space, charm, turnkey condition, and even that bonus in-law unit they thought they’d have to compromise on—all while coming in under their budget.
Why It Matters
To be successful with your home search in San Francisco it’s important to work with someone who:
When we work together, I’m committed to thinking outside the box and using every bit of my market knowledge to help you make the best decision possible—whether that means exploring new neighborhoods, acting quickly, or knowing exactly where to look!
I’d love to find you or someone you know a perfect match!
From The Buyer
“My husband and I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Yesenia Rogers and The Krishnan Team to buy our first home in San Francisco. From the moment we met with Yesenia and Ruth Krishnan for our introductory call, we could tell we were in capable hands. We knew we were asking a lot of Yesenia based on our “must haves” and budget, but we were never made to feel like what we wanted was impossible. Rather, by engaging in the past sold exercise, right off the bat we learned a lot about the market which helped set our expectations. Also, Yesenia took to heart a lot of the feedback about our favorite past sold homes that we provided, which she and her colleague, Maddy, continued to keep in mind throughout our search.
Working with someone who grew up in San Francisco and knows the area well was incredibly valuable. Yesenia introduced us to some neighborhoods we hadn’t previously considered and ultimately helped us buy a larger and cuter home than we thought possible in an area that checked all of our boxes, and at a very fair price.
Yesenia was always very responsive to our emails and text messages, and she knew when to bring a little levity to situations when she could tell we were feeling a bit frustrated about the process. In the rare circumstance when Yesenia was busy and could not immediately respond, Maddy would step in and provide support.
Yesenia was very thorough in reviewing disclosures and going through property details with us. We often asked a lot of questions and Yesenia was able to answer them or get more information so we could be informed and educated when deciding whether to move forward with an offer. And when it came to writing offers, Yesenia listened to us and provided clear, detailed guidance to put us in the best position possible.
When we told sellers’ agents we were working with Yesenia and The Krishnan Team, we were always met with positive reactions. And in the end, we know that Yesenia’s integrity, exceptional reputation, and positive prior experience working with the agent who was selling the home we bought played a critical role in closing the deal.
As happy as we are to have found our home, we will miss working with Yesenia and The Krishnan Team! However, even after we closed and as we prepare settle into our new home, Yesenia and her colleagues continue to be helpful and generous with their time. We are beyond grateful for and impressed by all of Yesenia’s hard work, patience, expertise, candor, and solid advice throughout this process. She and everyone on The Krishnan Team we’ve gotten to work with are polished, professional, and personable – and a lot of fun!”
-M.M., Buyer
