Originally from Durham City in the United Kingdom, I have been a Real Estate Agent in San Francisco for over 12 years. I started my career with Grubb & Ellis, where I spent 5 years in downtown San Francisco on the commercial side of the industry. After my first year I was named as the national "Rookie of the Year" doing investment sales and leasing before moving into residential real estate with Vanguard Properties in 2003. Since joining Vanguard I have represented hundreds of buyers and sellers, brokered over $100 million in transactions and have been a Top Producer every year from 2003 - 2009.
I have a First Class BS Honors degree in Real Estate Business Practices from Newcastle University in the UK. My formal real estate education and diverse cultural background enable me to understand the entire real estate process and many kinds of property and personalities. I grew up in England where my father is a car dealer and a contractor (a perfect blend of talents) and have also lived and worked in Portugal, Vienna and Egypt.
First and foremost I am extremely direct and honest with my clients. Like it or not, I will tell you the reality of the situation. I am calm, confident and streetwise. I know how to negotiate from either side of the fence and am good at understanding different points of view in any situation.
* I work with both buyers and sellers and feel this balance is important to maintain an accurate and current view of the marketplace through economic cycles.
* I work with developers from land purchase and acquisition, through the San Francisco planning/entitlement process, Department of Real Estate (DRE) paperwork and formation of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's), architectural layout and construction, into the sale of their final product luxury new condominium and new home sales.
* I have handled the sale and purchase of multi-unit apartment buildings, either as straightforward rental investments or add-value/Tenancy-in-Common (TIC) plays for developers and investors. I understand the implications of the Ellis Act and tenant evictions on marketing, home ownership and condo conversion.
* I have owned, occupied and converted TIC units into condominiums, in addition to handling many complex TIC transactions, making me a TIC specialist. I can explain the varying kinds of TIC buildings particularly in regards to the financing structure and joint or several liabilities.
* Different buildings require different financing. I can help you understand loans and navigate the lending world through my long term relationships with people who offer honest advice and know how to get a loan closed. This is essential to being a good Realtor.
I currently own and reside in a penthouse live/work space in what I like to call the 'original' South of Market Area (SOMA). I adore the eclectic mix of residents/business/artists/retail that this location has to offer. I have also lived in Pacific Heights, The Castro, The Haight and Noe Valley over the past 12 years and have an intricate knowledge of MLS districts 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
My personal passion is home renovation, design and interiors. I have purchased and renovated several properties of my own. If you don't want to pay for a professional stager, I have experience and can help you redesign and stage your home before it goes to market. My passion for design and aesthetics translates into a keen eye for marketing ideas. At Vanguard we arguably have the best marketing collateral any San Francisco based firm can offer.
When I'm not working I like to visit my Grandfather Stanley Ferguson's tugboat, 'The Eppleton Hall' which resides in the Bay at the San Francisco Maritime Museum (yes, really!). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eppleton_Hall_(1914)
| LOCATION | TYPE | BEDS | BATH | SQ.FT. | PRICE | AGENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
735 Geary St 504 San Francisco, CA 94109 |
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 817 SQ.FT. | 465,000 | |
|
1802 Scott St San Francisco, CA 94115 |
RESIDENTIAL | 3 | 3 | 2,185 SQ.FT. | 1,499,000 | |
|
1596 Church St San Francisco, CA 94131 |
COMMERCIAL | 1,454 SQ.FT. | 649,000 | |||
| LOCATION | TYPE | BEDS | BATH | SQ.FT. | STATUS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
208
28th St 203 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 962 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 4/7/2012 |
|
208
28th St 202 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 997 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 4/7/2012 |
|
208
28th St 303 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 2.5 | 2,114 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
4/3/2012 |
|
208
28th St 201 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 992 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 3/23/2012 |
|
1507
Noe St San Francisco, CA 94131
|
RESIDENTIAL | 4 | 3.5 | 3,400 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 3/23/2012 |
|
208
28th St 301 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 3 | 1,741 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 3/21/2012 |
|
208
28th St 302 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 3 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 3/21/2012 |
|
2230
Mason St M304 San Francisco, CA 94133
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 747 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 8/29/2011 |
|
938
Central San Francisco, CA 94115
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 1,071 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 8/9/2011 |
|
471
Oak St San Francisco, CA 94102
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 8/1/2011 |
|
1342
Green St 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 7/25/2011 |
|
4596
17th St San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 3.5 | 1,682 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/23/2011 |
|
925 - 927
Cabrillo St San Francisco, CA 94118
|
2-4 UNIT | 2,027 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/9/2011 | ||
|
1401
McAllister St San Francisco, CA 94115
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 2 | 2,100 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/9/2011 |
|
927
Cabrillo St San Francisco, CA 94118
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/9/2011 |
|
925
Cabrillo St San Francisco, CA 94118
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/9/2011 |
|
1403
McAllister St San Francisco, CA 94115
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 2 | 2,200 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/9/2011 |
|
400
Beale St 1304 San Francisco, CA 94105
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 832 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/6/2011 |
|
1160
Mission St 1503 San Francisco, CA 94103
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 5/31/2011 |
|
1220
Jones St 4b San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 1,300 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 5/6/2011 |
|
633 - 635A
Castro St 635A San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 2 | 0 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
3/4/2011 |
|
367
Church St 3 San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 590 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
12/1/2010 |
|
4163
23rd St San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 1,000 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 12/1/2010 |
|
735
Geary St 201 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 822 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 10/25/2010 |
|
1220
Jones St 4B San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 1,300 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
10/4/2010 |
|
69
Clementina St 503 San Francisco, CA 94105
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 0 | 1 | 476 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 9/20/2010 |
|
2555
Leavenworth St 308 San Francisco, CA 94133
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 7/18/2010 |
|
829
Folsom 316 San Francisco, CA 94107
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/28/2010 |
|
735
Geary St 202 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 822 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/23/2010 |
|
818
Van Ness Ave 404 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 2 | 830 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/22/2010 |
|
525
Gough St 406 San Francisco, CA 94102
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 2.5 | 1,732 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
6/22/2010 |
|
1847
Scott St San Francisco, CA 94115
|
LOT / LAND | 0 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
3/31/2010 | ||
|
135
Buena Vista E Ave 5 San Francisco, CA 94117
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 1,000 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
1/4/2010 |
|
1330
Stevenson St C403 San Francisco, CA 94103
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 3 | 1.5 | 1,005 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
12/30/2009 |
|
1264
Bush 3 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 0 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 11/24/2009 |
|
1264
Bush St 4 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 11/24/2009 |
|
1264
Bush 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 0 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 11/23/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 502 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 822 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 10/25/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 302 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 822 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
10/16/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 102 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 699 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 10/7/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 503 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 817 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 9/10/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 303 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 817 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 8/25/2009 |
|
735
Geary St 203 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 817 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 8/18/2009 |
|
1264
Bush St 2 San Francisco, CA 94109
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 1 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 7/17/2009 |
|
62
Buena Vista Ter Top San Francisco, CA 94117
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 1,353 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 6/15/2009 |
|
50
Lucerne St 3 San Francisco, CA 94103
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 2 | 1,605 SQ.FT. |
SOLD
(Buyer Rep.) |
5/1/2009 |
|
2555
Leavenworth St 208 San Francisco, CA 94133
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 0 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 3/28/2009 |
|
2154
Market St A San Francisco, CA 94114
|
CONDO / TIC / LOFT | 2 | 1 | 1,097 SQ.FT. | SOLD | 1/22/2009 |