$1,480,000 single family home Sold in 10 days for $131,000 over asking, with 4 offers and 4 counter-offers (November 2009)
"I work in real estate and know that the right person for the job can mean everything between success and failure, and Craig can deliver. My wife and I believed in Craig's vision and process to deliver a market ready home, but we did not want to pay retail prices for the level of improvements he recommended we make prior to marketing our home.
Craig's team took care of all of our concerns and we found that his team was professional, deliberate and dependable, all at a price that even surpassed our tight budget. Craig was a very effective project manager, director and negotiator on our behalf. He has great working relationships with everyone.
Our home listed for $1,349,000 and received four offers in 10 days! With Craig's help we countered all four offers and it sold for $1,480,000 (a lot more than even the buyer's appraisal!).
We are so delighted with the way that Craig and his team handled the details. From start to finish, we were able to focus on our very busy work and family lives. Craig's team made the home look better than it ever did in the eight years we owned it. Craig was very hands-on, very accountable and we were very impressed with the results that his team achieved." (Jeff M., San Francisco)
2001 Sacramento #6, Pacific Heights neighborhood, SF
$1,118,000 sale of 3 bedroom condominium Sold in 3 days; competing unit next door closed after 244 days for much less money (June 2009)
"We hired Craig and his time for this project (2001 Sac) because his professionalism and thoroughness stood out.
Craig and his team transformed the property into a showcase home. We achieved a sale in 3 days because, among other factors, Craig phoned agents in the neighborhood and found one that had a willing buyer. Meanwhile, an identical home was for sale that lingered on the market for 243 days before they achieved a sale and, it was for less money than ours.
I could not be more delighted with the results and passion that Craig and his team put forth... They did everything they promised and more!" (Vivian H., San Francisco Attorney)
1201 California St #1601, Nob Hill neighborhood, SF
$1,810,000 2 bedroom, Top Floor Penthouse (July 2006)
"We are a very private family that lives a busy life. While I was skeptical of his niche company, we have completed several multi-million dollar transactions and have found Craig and his team to be very focused and true professionals. We are very pleased." (Nicholas W., Mill Valley)
265 Molino Ave, Mill Valley, California
$2,060,000 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath single family home Sold in 9 days over asking price; competing properties averaged 177 days to sell (October 2009)
"As the trustee of a trust that held a multimillion dollar home in Mill Valley, there were a number of heirs and other people watching how I handled the sale of this property. I had already interviewed several Realtors by the time Craig Ackerman was referred to me.
Craig was not with a major brokerage, which concerned me at first. However, during our first meeting which lasted all of three hours, Craig explained how being independent freed him to work in my best interest. He showed me how his vision for the sale matched mine, and handed me documentation of his detail oriented approach. He assured me I could be as "hands on" or "hands off" as I liked, and convinced me that his stager and other support contractors were absolutely top of the line. And very importantly, he sold me on his ability to reach the target buyers for our house. Craig came through on all his promises and more.
Our situation was not easy. There were 33 homes priced near our price point in and around Mill Valley. The average sale time was nearly 189 days with many homes on the market for over a year going expired or withdrawn. The exposure he got us was amazing: Craig and his team had over 65 brokers through on the first day. The home went into contract in 9 business days, received multiple offers sold for more than asking, and closed in 3 weeks. The beneficiaries thought I was a rock star!
I can wholeheartedly recommend Craig and his team. He'll be your partner in getting results." (E.T., Mill Valley)
5 Saturn Street, Corona Heights neighborhood, SF
$1,040,000 sale of a 3 bedroom condominium Sold in 5 days for $45,000 over asking; competing properties averaged 91 days to sell (June 2009)
"I'm very happy we chose you to handle the sale of the property. While we considered many agents, your presentation stood out because you pin-pointed what your intentions were and why and you backed it up with convincing information. You were the only one that provided a complete overview of what we could expect from start to finish." (Trustee, San Francisco).
476 Belvedere St, Cole Valley neighborhood, SF
$830,000 2 bedroom condominium Sold in 9 days for $31,000 over asking price; 5 offers (November 2009)
"Yes, Craig is passionate about real estate! He also has a keen eye for what will make a property sell for top dollar.
We asked Craig to sell our Cole Valley condo. Craig educated us on the market value and suggested a few steps to improve how our condo would show.
He selected the right asking price and after two open houses obtained multiple offers above the listing price. Because Craig prepared and marketed our property so well, during escrow the appraisal came in below the contract price. Undeterred Craig still kept the deal together at a price that was still well above the appraisal.
Working with Craig was a great experience, he has our highest recommendation." (Al and Julie S., San Francisco)
39 Virginia Ave, Bernal Heights neighborhood, SF
$825,000 single family home Sold in 8 days for $131,000 over asking price; 11 offers, all cash, 10 day closing (February 2010)
"Once I made the decision to sell my San Francisco home, I knew that Craig was my guy based on his track record of success.
I can honestly say that Craig exceeded my already high expectations, and I am absolutely delighted with the results. Craig's team took over every aspect of preparing my San Francisco home - from inspections, to painting, to floor refinishing to major plumbing and roof work.
The results were nothing less than fantastic: - 71 brokers visited during broker's tour, - 11 offers within a week, - 10 day closing (no appraisal contingency), - An all-cash sale at $126,000 over asking! I am thrilled. Craig and his team are passionate about what they do and they really strived to satisfy me. I cannot recommend Craig highly enough." (Carolyn R., San Francisco)
1701 Jackson St #702, Pacific Heights neighborhood, SF
1 bedroom condominium Sold in 6 weeks with 3 offers. Competing properties averaged 81 days to sell (August 2008)
"During these tough economic times, you really need Craig to get things done! After my listing agreement expired with another realtor and my condo was listed for 3 months, I was desperate to try a new perspective. After interviewing Craig and another guy from TRI/Coldwell, I chose Craig because of his knowledge about the market, responsiveness and attention to detail. Craig revamped my staging, made it spotless (never met anyone more anal than me) and priced my condo in accordance with market conditions. I received 3 offers within 6 weeks. Having practiced law for 12 years, I value time and results. I only wish I had met Craig earlier when I first listed my condo - it would have saved me 3 months of mortgage payments." (Mrs. Hanh P., San Francisco)
3301 Mission St, #402, Bernal Heights neighborhood, SF
3 bedroom condominium Sold in 4 weeks. Competing properties sold an average of 89 days to sell (August 2009)
"I had my San Francisco Mission neighborhood condo on the market for nearly 9 months with another broker. It was frustrating given that my move back to Texas (to care for my aging parents) hinged on the sale of my home. I was stuck.
A friend referred me to Craig Ackerman. Well, Craig and his team (about 5) made several cost-effective repairs in the home, changed-out fixtures, re-painted, replaced the carpeting, staged, and did a beautiful job of photographing my home - it never looked so good! Craig took a leadership role in contacting the HOA, dealt with an insurance-related matter on the building and was present for each and every open house - it was a very assertive and commanding schedule! Craig even found leased parking in the neighborhood which made the unit instantly more attractive to a large pool of buyers...something my last agent never thought of.
In a matter of days we had more interest than in the previous 9 months and my unit sold soon afterwards for what I am sure was the best price possible. I wish I had met Craig earlier and did not have to deal with 9 months of inactivity and non-responsiveness. I joyfully recommend Craig and his team at Ackerman Realty Group to anyone seeking professional, friendly, cost-effective help!" (Teresa P. San Francisco)
