The experience behind the advice
Real situations. Individual priorities. A closer look at how Tim represents his clients when the decisions matter.
Buyer representation · Financing & escrow
After competing against 16 other offers, my buyers faced a last-minute lending setback. A new lender and a negotiated extension kept their purchase moving.
The outcomeA new lender. An agreed extension. A completed purchase.
Read the story : When financing fell through days before closingDogpatch · Condominium
An owner-marketed condominium matched my buyer’s very particular wish list. Making it work meant looking beyond a conventional transaction—and doing the extra work.
The outcomeThe home my client wanted, at the accepted asking price.
Read the story : The right Dogpatch condo. An unconventional path.Bernal Heights · Single-family home
A December 23 listing and a same-day showing created an unexpected opportunity. My buyers reached an agreement without overbidding or waiving their contingencies.
The outcomeAn accepted offer without a bidding war.
Read the story : A Bernal Heights home, in contract by Christmas EveMission District · Townhome
The top three offers on a Mission District townhome were within $4,000 of each other. My sellers chose certainty over pushing for every possible dollar.
The outcomeA smooth closing on the sellers’ terms.
Read the story : Three close offers. One clear priority.Pacific Heights · Condominium
A Pacific Heights condo sale fell through on its scheduled closing day. We regrouped, refreshed the presentation, and returned to the market with a clear plan.
The outcomeA new buyer and a successful second closing.
Read the story : When the first sale falls through, the plan matters.San Francisco · Single-family home
An updated home drew less interest than expected. Listening to buyer feedback and resetting the asking price brought competition—and a sale in the intended range.
The outcomeMultiple offers and a sale in the hoped-for price range.
Read the story : When the market disagrees, change the approach.Personal accounts by Tim Gullicksen, edited for clarity and client privacy. These are past experiences, not promises of a particular result.