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I'm Cheryl & I'm excited to help you achieve your real estate goals.
Realtor since 2005
As a third-generation San Francisco native, I’ve worked with hundreds of home buyers and sellers, guiding them through the complex Bay Area market. I cover the San Mateo and San Francisco real estate markets. For areas beyond, I network with agents across the nation & can make a recommendation if you're moving out of the area.
I know buying or selling a home can be a stressful and frustrating experience when you are not working with the right agent.
My first home purchase was at age 23 and a subsequent purchase was a 5-unit rental property in my late 20’s. I’ve turned my passion as a young home buyer and rental property owner into one of the San Francisco Peninsula’s most successful real estate practices because I know everyone deserves an agent who will be their advocate and guide.
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the 5-star reviews on Yelp that many of my clients have shared of their positive experiences working with me because of my drive to serve them.
My passion is in helping others find their dream home and reap the benefits of homeownership. I love the feeling of seeing others reach their goals through real estate. I’d love to help you too.
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Do open houses work? Today's seller tip is about one piece of my marketing program
Full post here: https://cherylbowerrealestate.com/do-open-houses-work/
Today's seller tip is about one piece of my marketing program which is the open house schedule.
In my experience, I recommend two weekends of open house (rather than one) since I always get new buyers visiting on the second weekend who typically end up submitting an offer.
My focus is to market to the widest group of buyers looking in your price range so that we can get the highest number of offers since competition drives price.
We will talk more about the pros & cons of accepting a pre-emptive offer vs. setting an offer date.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please call or email.
Have a great day!
About Cheryl:
Cheryl is a S.F. Bay Area Realtor representing sellers & buyers in San Francisco & San Mateo County.
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How to Stage Your Home When You Own Pets
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When you prepare to sell your home, you want to do all you can to make it appeal to buyers. For pet owners, this can be a tall task because not all potential buyers love animals. They won’t want to see or smell any evidence of pets in a home during a showing, so it’s your job to stage it the right way so they don’t.
In addition to the tips below from Suzie, Cheryl's personal tips include:
1. Circulating your air filter if you have a central heat system. Especially during winter, windows are closed more often which can create interior air which is not so fresh. The air gets movement as well as filtered. A reminder to clean or change your filters on a regular basis.
2. Look into essential oil diffusers. This in combination with your furnace filter circulating will help to freshen a space. We have two of these oil diffusers.
**Please do your own research as there are some essential oils which may not be safe for pets**
Tips below from Suzie:
1. Begin by Repairing Damage
Home staging isn’t just about grouping items into threes or placing furniture correctly to create a natural flow from one room to the next. It’s about helping potential buyers imagine themselves living in your home. Buyers will not be want to picture themselves living in your home if there is wear and tear from your pets. No amount of staging can hide damaged carpets, furniture, hardwood floors, walls, or doors.
Porch recommends fixing your floors. If your pets’ toenails have scratched your hardwood floors, try covering the damage with stain-filled markers. If your scratches are deep, try to repair with wood filler. You also can sand floors and stain them to match. But, make sure that the damaged floor does not have an odor, or you’ll have to replace it.
Pets may damage carpet when they have accidents, catch the pile in their claws or toenails, chew it, or lick food or treats in the same area. Try to repair carpet using a cleaning product specifically for pet damage and odors. If that doesn’t work, use a carpet-cleaning machine with pet stain remover. If you’re still out of luck, hire a professional carpet-cleaning service. If the odor remains, you likely will need to replace the pad and carpet.
If your pets have damaged your walls, you’ll need to put your handyman skills to the test and sand the damage to make it smooth, and then repair it with spackle. Continue sanding and smoothing until the wall is ready for priming and painting. While you’re at it, you may want to paint the entire room where the damage occurred because potential buyers are more enticed to purchase homes that are clean and bright.
2. Give Your Home a Deep Cleaning
Once you repair the damage, give your home a deep cleaning. You may not realize how many smudges are on your windows, how much pet hair is on your floors and window treatments, and how many pet crumbs are all over your home. Cleaning will freshen up your entire home, help you ensure that you don’t overlook any damage, and make your home look and smell its best for potential buyers. Better Homes & Gardens shares six tips for giving your home the deep cleaning you need to eliminate the evidence that would give you away as a pet owner.
Post by Suzie Wilson
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About Cheryl:
Cheryl is a long time pet lover & has two dogs & two cats. S.F. Bay Area Realtor representing sellers & buyers in San Francisco & San Mateo County.
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S.F./San Mateo County listing agent presents: Sanctuary by the Bay! 3br home with art studio
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Interactive floor plan & photos: http://www.1502trollman.com
Sanctuary by the Bay!
There are many features of this well loved home that will resonate with you. Will it be the Mediterranean aesthetics, the detached, light filled artist’s studio, the easy coastal access, the peaceful rear garden or the tranquil kitchen? Perhaps, all of the above?
This pristine home is within walking distance to Coyote Point Park which has walking trails, a marina, a golf course as well as CuriOdyssey museum, Magic Mountain Playground and waterfront access to world class kiteboarding & windsurfing.
The ideal location offers convenient access to downtown San Mateo and Burlingame as well as Highway 101, Caltrain & SFO.
Enjoy this home as is or maximize your investment and further develop the spacious art studio into a home office, hobby area or playroom.
Relax, your search for the perfect home is over!
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Retire Inspired! How to have more $$$ in the bank!
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https://cherylbowerrealestate.com/retirement-planning-through-real-estate-investing-investments/
We are now four weeks into the new year.
Hopefully your New Year's resolutions are off to a great start.
I wanted to share a great book that I listened to: Retire Inspired
http://adbl.co/2mCSI7y
The author, Chris Hogan has some great tips on money management & investing.
He used to work with Dave Ramsey. On Dave's website you will find the budgeting app, Every Dollar. For $99/year, the paid version syncs all your accounts in one place allowing you to track your finances.
http://bit.ly/2mvTYIB
You may be surprised where your money is going. I know I was!
I also hired a financial advisor that I'm working with on Dave's site. Scott has re-organized & re-invested some of my Schwab IRA accounts which were actually losing money. Within a few weeks, I'm already seeing solid gains on these accounts.
I highly recommend Scott Arwin: https://www.ringmountaincapital.com/
Happy to share any other resources you may need.
I'm excited to be on the path of more mindful spending & creating a larger nest egg.
Get in touch if you’d like to learn more about building wealth & having alternative revenue streams through real estate investing. As a 24+ year multi-unit rental property owner in rent-controlled San Francisco, I have the experience to help determine if rental property investments are a potential good fit.
Take care!
*This is my personal opinion & is not a paid endorsement of the mentioned products or services. I love sharing cool stuff that will hopefully make a difference in your life.
Wait for it....a Coco blooper is at the end.
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Cheryl Bower, Realtor
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Burlingame, CA 94010
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