Phillipa Criswell

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Location:	94920
Phone:	(415) 613-2817

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Few can match Phillipa's depth of experience and expertise in the buying and selling of real estate. Her clients attest to her integrity, commitment and knowledge of their needs. While working as an emergency room charge nurse in the 1970's and 1980's in Marin and San Francisco, Phillipa's real estate skills were honed in her off duty hours. She built her first home in Belvedere in 1975..., and property management soon followed.

Insightful observations from her professional and personal background give Phillipa a keen awareness of situations, allowing her to anticipate and resolve issues before they become problems, prior to the commencement of negotiations or signing of any contract. Always well prepared, Phillipa's focus from the moment she meets with a client, and throughout the buy/sell process, is: "is this in my client's best interest?".

Phillipa's longtime involvement in clubs, and volunteer activities in various local organizations, give her an extremely broad network of friends and social acquaintances. Being well connected in her personal and professional life brings Phillipa a decided edge. Good communication skills in these areas have proven to be an important key in her successful real estate career.

Phillipa lives in Tiburon and in her spare time looks forward to spending time with her two daughters who live in Manhattan and Santa Monica. She also nurtures her lifelong interest in the visual and performing arts by volunteering with The Children's Theatre Association of San Francisco. Playing tennis at the Belvedere Tennis Club, and being a member of the Community Council for The Institute of Health and Healing at California Pacific Medical Center, round out her leisure time activities.

Testimonials

""Ms. Criswell is the most professional, thoughtful and thorough agent I have worked with. She gave me excellent advice from beginning to end. She was 'hands on' through the entire process, resulting in a quick sale for full asking price with back up offers.""
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""I have been in the real estate business for over 20 years. So I can say with some experience, Phillipa is exceptional. She quickly understood what I wanted. At times I thought she was psychic in her ability to short list what she showed me. Thanks, Phillipa.""
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There is a lot of talk of a softening real estate market. How would you describe the real estate market in Tiburon?

Asked Mon Apr 23 2007, 15:51 by J.P. - Tiburon - Market Conditions - 4 answers

Phillipa Criswell answered:

Ten homes sold in Tiburon in April (4 more than in March), the average sale price was $2,016,642 and the days on the market for these sold homes was 62. One home is about to be sold. Nineteen single family homes are listed for sale, eleven of those homes were new to the market in April. Average days on the market for the active homes is 56 and the average list price is $3,101,421 Two condominiums sold in March, the average sold price was $762,500. Average days on the market for these sold condos was 76.There are 5 active condominium listings, their average price is $1,067,000. A caveat is that you need to be aware of the history of the property, has it been on the market before with the same agent or another agent and at what price.. Your agent should be able to provide these figures to you. - Fri May 9 2008, 20:25

Are there any major traffic problems in Tiburon?

Asked Mon Apr 23 2007, 15:51 by Stephan - Tiburon - Traffic & Public Transportation - 5 answers

Phillipa Criswell answered:

Depends where you live in Tiburon. If you live west past Trestle Glen, at any hour it is not a problem. East past Tresle Glen (one lane highway) is a problem at school commute hours, particuarly in the morning 8am til 8:30ish can add 10 minutes (Total 20 minutes) to the commute to the freeway, then from the freeway about half an hour to 40 minutes to San Francisco. From downtown Tiburon to the freeway non commute hours is 10 minutes. - Thu May 8 2008, 22:28

What is the guideline in California for comparable sales as far as how far back can you go. 90 days? 6mo. 1

Asked Sun May 4 2008, 09:48 by Toni Abruzzo - 94920 - Home Buying - 5 answers

Phillipa Criswell answered:

The appraisal guidlines ( I have been told) are the past three months for sold homes and to include active listings and one home that has an accepted offer - Thu May 8 2008, 22:13

How are the shopping and local amenities in Belvedere?

Asked Mon Apr 23 2007, 15:51 by Halley S. - Belvedere - Shopping & Local Amenities - 2 answers

Phillipa Criswell answered:

The Boardwalk Shoping Center is in Belvedere (owned by the Belvedere Land Company) Not the greatest shopping, we used to have a pharmacy and a dime store, not any more. Good news on the horizon is that Woodland's Market from Kentfield wiill take over the Boardwalk Market. There is an overlap between Tiburon and Belvedere (a street divides the communities), my belief is that the comminity will support a good supermarket. Most ammenities are about a 10 minute drive away closer to the freeway. - Thu May 8 2008, 21:41

There is a lot of talk of a softening real estate market. How would you describe the real estate market in Belvedere?

Asked Mon Apr 23 2007, 15:51 by J.P. - Belvedere - Market Conditions - 3 answers

Phillipa Criswell answered:

Since 1965 Belvedere has experienced an annual decrease in home prices nine times, the last two downturns were in 2001 '02 and 03. Average days on the market for a sold home in Belvedere was 100 days for the month of April. One home sold today for $9,500,000 after having been on the market for the past two years starting at $16,000,00. Another home sold last week for $2,500,000, $350,000 less than thanwhat it sold for last August 07. Average asking price in Belvedere for a home this past month is $4,940,714. - Thu May 8 2008, 21:27

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