Will this be the biggest summer ever?

Will this be  the  biggest summer ever? When it comes to post-COVID America, many speculate that we can glean a lot from the months following 9/11 and the Great Recession: On one hand, we’ll all think differently about where we go and how we behave; on the other hand, the economic challenges will have changed our priorities. The double-whammy of psychological and financial drivers alone could create a huge shift in trends and behaviors after restrictions are lifted – But the kicker is that this time, millions of us have been just sitting around, wearily dreaming of the day we could do [fill-in-the-blank]. We're ready!!! Re-opening means opening the valve on pent-up supply and demand. We’ve been waiting. And waiting. And waiting. When we’re all finally able to do whatever it is we’ve been waiting for, there’s bound to be an avalanche of activity this summer: Adapted travel and tourism, modified weddings and memorials, re-hiring, and (of course) relocating to what’s next. We all have a clearer picture of what we want home to be. In the last few weeks, I have had and heard dozens of different conversations: A flurry of San Franciscan homeowners are now eyeing Marin and the East Bay. Renters motivated by low mortgage rates and the number of new listings have started approaching lenders. Every flavor of “Aha! I know what I want my home to be!” has crystallized for scores of people, and they have been waiting for the time to take action. It looks like that time is imminent! The surge of activity that usually happens in the spring hasn’t been squashed, it has just been delayed. This summer could be the biggest ever as we all emerge from our small worlds, joyfully – but responsibly! – moving forward.  (I cannot wait! 🤗) It's time! If you've been dreaming about what your home should be and it's not where you are, I'm here as a sounding board. Tell me all your thoughts, I'll tell you what I see.  Stay strong, stay safe, stay positive! Maggie Visser Top 4% SF Agents DRE #: 01925742 415.793.3470 maggie.visser@compass.com © Compass 2020 ¦ All Rights Reserved by Compass ¦ Made in NYC Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Where are the best real estate investments right now?

"Where are the best real estate investments right now?" It's a question being asked the world over – for good reason! An unprecedented volume of cash has been stockpiling over the past few years in anticipation of a recession. Now, a flood of Government-fueled capital has infused that stockpile... and so it goes: The more capital there is, the more demand there is. The more demand, the higher the prices. Supply and demand is the unwavering market driver.  Change is a constant everywhere – Don't forget it! Because things are topsy-turvy right now (this is not the first or the last time they will be), it may seem like a uniquely opportune time to make a big move – but do not act in haste or without the same considerations you'd make in an ordinary world. Here's how to think about the best place for your next real estate investment: Identify and evaluate long-term trends, not the trends-du-jour. Hurricanes, fires, mudslides, tornadoes, and novel world-changing viruses come and go. Some events require more recovery time than others. Often the best buyer negotiations happen during and after these events, BUT! beware of 'bargain' properties that are only a bargain because tumultuous events have exposed their weaknesses. Look to where the "jobs-of-the-future" are going, and the areas that have the educational resources to fuel them. These areas are almost certain to have a growing economy too. Seek areas where the local government has a healthy balance between responsible governance and business-friendliness. Which areas have the infrastructure, plans and funding in place to allow growth?  Real estate is an hyper-localized entity. In some cities things vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but in others they can vary from block to block! Invest in places that deliver on quality of life. Today more than ever people care about what an area can deliver in the happiness and well-being department. Life is short and we're all a little shook. If happiness is a recipe, the thing your immediate environment provides is the not-so-secret ingredients. Carry on & honor our heroes In the meantime, keep asking good questions.  Keep on social distancing.  Keep on showing empathy for the people around you.  Keep on finding little gifts in this trying time. Most importantly, don’t forget to honor those who lost their lives in service of our country this Memorial Day.  Maggie Visser Top 4% SF Agents DRE #: 01925742 415.793.3470 maggie.visser@compass.com © Compass 2020 ¦ All Rights Reserved by Compass ¦ Made in NYC Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Introducing Compass Concierge

Introducing Compass Concierge - a program that fronts the cost of home improvements services like staging, painting, deep-cleaning, and cosmetic improvements with NO UPFRONT COSTS, NO INTEREST FEES, NO HIDDEN CHARGES - EVER!

If you’re not convinced, look at these before and after photos of a home I sold. The sellers received 8 offers and the home sold for $700,000 OVER the asking price.

Here are some of the things Compass Concierge has been used for:

• Architecture plans

• Garage door repair

• Pest inspection

• Art rental

• Gas pipe replacement

• Photography

• Asphalt repair

• General contractor

• Plumbing repair

• Asphalt sealing

• Grout repair

• Pool recoating

• Attic repair

• Gutter repair

• Power washing

• Backyard renovation

• Handyman repair

• Presale inspections

• Bathroom remodel

• Hardscape

• Pressure washing

• Bathroom improvements

• HVAC repair

• Reglaze tub

• Cabinet repairs, refinishing or resurfacing

• Interior painting

• Re-tiling bathrooms

• Cabinet replacement

• Kitchen counter tops

• Roof brightening

• Carpet cleaning

• Kitchen improvements

• Roofing repair

• Carpet replacement

• Landscaping

• Scaffolding

• Caulking

• Light fixtures

• Seller-side evaluations

• Closet renovation

• Lighting

• Sewer lateral inspections & remediation

• Color consultation

• Marketing campaign

• Sewer line maintenance

• Concrete staining

• Masonry work

• Side fencing

• Cosmetic renovations

• Mold remediation

• Slab jack

• Custom closet work

• Moving & storage

• Smoke smell removal

• Deck refinishing & repair

• New appliances

• Soundproofing

• Decluttering

• New cabinets

• Staging

• Deep-cleaning

• New carpet

• Stairs resurfacing

• Design consultations

• New decks

• Termite extermination

• Driveway repair

• New dishwasher

• Tile repair

• Dry rot repair

• New driveway

• Trash removal

• Drywall repair

• New fencing

• Tree inspection

• Electric outlet repair

• New front door

• Tree removal

• Electrical work

• New furnace

• Utility maintenance

• Environmental analysis

• New garage door

• Virtual staging

• Exterior cleaning

• New hardwood floors

• Wallpaper removal

• Exterior painting

• New HVAC

• Water heating repairs

• Fencing repairs

• New sinks

• Waterproofing

• Floor refinishing, lamination & updates

• New tub

• Window cleaning

• Floor plans

• Painting

• Window replacements

• Furnace repair

• Permitting

• Wine unit installation

• Furniture

• Pest control & remediation

To find out how I can help you move to what’s next, without any upfront costs, give me a call.