Falling in love with a home is easy. Understanding the steps to actually make it your own is where the real work begins.

In this episode, Andrew speaks with San Francisco real estate agent Sam Buckwalter for a practical, step-by-step roadmap from pre-approval to closing. They discuss how to choose the right lender and agent, where to focus your attention during an open house and in reviewing disclosures, and why recent comparable sales are better anchors than the list price for certain Bay Area communities.

About the Guest

Sam Buckwalter is a San Francisco Realtor with Compass and cofounder of Renée + Sam Real Homes. Together, Sam and his business partner, Renée Gonsalves, bring 30 years of combined experience and have helped clients buy and sell more than 350 homes throughout San Francisco. Sam is known for helping buyers understand the nuances of the local market and making the homebuying process feel clear, strategic and manageable. A San Francisco resident since 2010, he is also an avid gardener and an active member of the city’s dahlia community.

Resources and Links

https://OwninSF.com- Sam's real estate team website

https://www.instagram.com/sambuckwalter/- Sam's Instagram page

Music:

• "Outside the Lines," courtesy of Riverside's license-free music library
• “Free Spirit,” courtesy of Riverside’s license-free music library

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