Bettina's San Francisco

1. It's ok to fire a client. Don't forget, you're the boss.2. Don't take sides - stay out of the discussions between husbands and wives or it'll bite you in the rear eventually.3. Somebody has to lead - make sure it's you.4. Be polite, but be firm - nobody likes a doormat.5. Set deadlines - witho...

For my first full calendar year in real estate I had set myself a financial goal. I wanted to make a certain amount in Gross Commission Income.Looking back at that first year I admit that at times I didn't think I could ever meet my goal, but at the same time used this seemingly unattainable goal...

I don't have any listings, but rather I provide a service to my clients namely to give them a free financial and tax evaluation before they start looking for a home. It's designed to help them find their comfortlevel of how much they can afford, and calculate what their tax break will be.I'm work...

While it is a Buyer's Market in virtually all parts of the country, it doesn't feel like it in San Francisco, at least not in the halfway decent neighborhoods. Only, my clients don't seem to believe it. A couple who is unfortunately completely unrealistic about what they can afford, and what they...