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About Me
Arrian brings a unique set of real estate skills to his clients. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Arrian owned a successful real estate appraisal business and prides himself on being a scholar of the market. Arrian's appraisal skills come into play during each transaction. He provides his clients with many layers of meaningful insight—from macro level market analysis down to the individual elements that make up a home. Arrian's services expand beyond simply facilitating a transaction. He listens, educates, advises, and negotiates. His expertise has been summoned by real estate investors as a trusted consultant and his opinions are valued by his clientele. Arrian speaks publicly on all topics related to real estate to educate people and answer their questions.

For buyers, Arrian views real estate through a different lens than most agents. He often times sees opportunities where others may not and conversely, knows what pitfalls to watch out for. He shares his appraisal knowledge, his understanding of San Francisco's micro-markets, neighborhood appreciation rates, and other critical data with his clients. When it comes time to negotiate, Arrian is clever and knows how to prep his clients for possible outcomes. He ensures that a strategy beneficial to his client is always in play.

For sellers, Arrian draws upon his eight years of sales and marketing skills to tailor an approach that will maximize your home's exposure and target the right markets with the right messaging. Arrian's love for the Internet comes into play as he understands the value of utilizing modern day and cutting edge technologies to advertise homes to huge audiences around the world. Arrian also utilizes Sotheby's robust set of global media advertising opportunities to guarantee that your listing reaches as many people as possible.

For all clients, Arrian's superb customer service, communication skills, and connections in the local real estate industry prove to be assets time and time again. Add to that Arrian's business partner and wife, Sejal, and you've got a stellar real estate agent team fully dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

In his spare time, Arrian enjoys running, composing musical mixes, and is passionate about creating fine art photography. Arrian and his wife Sejal live in San Francisco and love being involved in the community. They make every effort to live green lives, donate to charities, and build friendships with clients that last many years.

For more information, please visit http://www.binningsteam.com
Testimonials
"I did not expect Arrian and Sejal to be able to help me find a condo because I was already working with a broker (who was a family friend) and told them I would only use them if they could find me a condo that was off market. They did just that in a week's time. I put in an offer on a Friday and they stayed up all night to go through disclosure schedules and other documentation that so that they could advise me first thing in the morning. We had a deal by Sunday and my contract was ratified. Without their responsiveness I would not have been able to purchase the condo. These guys are different because they listen to you and then think of a way to get you what you want, rather than fight you and convince you to think otherwise so that they can get a deal done - that is the hardest thing to find in an agent. These guys are also young and hungry which makes a difference as well - they will go the extra mile to build their brand name. I would highly recommend these two to anyone who is serious about buying and anyone who does not want to wait for months on end for the right opportunity to finally surface."
Robert S. Thu Oct 16
"After working with a few agents in the area, and not being able to find anything that would fit our needs, we decided to consult with Arrian and Sejal. Before we even had time to schedule the next in-person appointment, they had already collected for us a list of units that were amazingly on target, and one of them turned out to be the one we decided to buy later on. I really appreciated the fact that they provided us with spreadsheets and charts that helped making our decision about which unit to invest in easier. And the best part is that we still continue to remain in touch with them long after the transaction is over because they are all about relationship building and enjoy the friendships that come out of working together. They are absolutely the best!"
Tracy T. Thu Oct 16
"My girlfriend Wendy and I met the Binnings at an open house. At the time we weren't looking for an agent, but after floundering around for a couple weeks, we decided to give them a call. They have been outstanding to work with in the last few weeks. They are resourceful, responsive and knowledgeable. The analysis they provide is detailed and their methodology is sound. They are also willing to take calls and provide advice any time day or night. Seriously. We once called them when they were on a layover from a flight on a Sunday. They wrote an offer on the plane and then were prepared to meet us an hour after they landed at 9 pm Sunday night. I would recommend them to anyone interested in a solid partner to help them find their home."
Jay N. Thu Oct 16
"Arrian and Sejal are phenomenal real estate agents! They are very knowledgeable of and great at researching and analyzing what is happening in the city's many micro-markets. They have great personalities, great negotiating skills, and are very detail-oriented. And they are always willing to go out of their way to be helpful. I would unequivocally recommend them to anyone looking for an agent in San Francisco."
Mark H. Thu Oct 16
"Arrian and Sejal are truly outstanding real estate agents. I met Arrian by chance, when looking for directions to one of the open houses I was planning to visit in that same building. He kindly offered to guide me to that one and a few other similar units in the area. It wasn't long before my wife and I felt we were in good hands. Arrian and Sejal are excellent professionals that utilized their appraisal knowledge to ensure that I would get one of the best units in my building: an opinion repeatedly confirmed after I moved in. On top of everything, they even negotiated with the seller and got a top-of-the-line refrigerator ($5000) and other appliances thrown in for free! None of the other residents I've gotten to know so far managed to arrange such a deal. I definitely recommend them to anyone interested in a reliable team that helps you find just what you wanted."
Riccardo T. Thu Oct 16
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The Binnings Team answered:
Hi Isabel,

TIC's are tricky. You've finally asked a question that requires a phone call, either to me or another expert. Too much to possibly explain here in a Trulia post. Different TIC's present different challenges and/or benefits. It really comes down to the one you're interested in. If you give me a call I can give you all the scoops.

Arrian
415.830.2384

Good luck! - Fri Nov 14 2008, 08:23
The Binnings Team answered:
Hi Blake,

Try to visit the following areas in person (in no particular order):

Russian Hill
North Beach
Marina
Cow Hollow
Mission Dolores
Haight Ashbury
South Beach
Nob Hill
Pacific Heights (around Fillmore)
Duboce Triangle
Eureka Valley
Noe Valley (around 24th street)

I know it sounds like a lot, but but there are over 80 neighborhoods in SF... so this is just a handful that I recommend based on the info you gave.

Here is a map with the neighborhoods. Click in to see the areas. Good luck!

http://spedr.com/76ck - Fri Nov 14 2008, 08:19
The Binnings Team answered:
Hi Isabel,

Chestnut runs from North Beach, over Russian Hill, and through the Marina District. In North Beach and Russian Hill, Chestnut is a good area and very desirable. In the Marina, Chestnut Street is excellent, as there are tons of restaurants, shops, and bars on the thoroughfare. It is flat, very walkable, safe, and prestigious. You are close to the Marina Green (great for outdoor activities, such as running and biking) and the Saint Francis Yacht Club. The portion of Chestnut in the Marina is also sandwiched in between the Bay and Pacific Heights, some of the most beautiful parts of the City. Inventory levels will continue to remain tight in the area (which is a sign of a good investment area if you ask me).

Last week I wrote about condo and single family home price trends in the Marina, of which Chestnut is the heart. You can click below to check out the article and see the charts:

http://insidesfrealestate.com/2008/11/05/getting-granular-in…

Hope this helps!
Arrian
415.830.2384 - Mon Nov 10 2008, 21:07
The Binnings Team answered:
Hi Isabel,

Here are the crime maps:
http://gispubweb.sfgov.org/website/san_francisco_community/d…

Here are the homicide maps:
http://www.sfgate.com/maps/sfhomicides/

Sounds like you're sizing up the Soma Grand location. I'm with the others that you should probably spend a little time there at night, seeing what it is like and assessing your comfort level.

Cheers,
Arrian
415.830.2384 - Mon Nov 10 2008, 09:00
The Binnings Team answered:
Hi Isabel,

I think Soma Grand is a good LONG term investment, which to me is 10+ years of ownership. If you are only looking to own a place for 5-7 years, then I would look at other options. If you are looking to own for 1-3 years, then I might not buy anything at all.

I've written about these topics recently. You can check out detailed advice at:

Location, Location, Location? Not Anymore.
http://insidesfrealestate.com/2008/11/02/location-location-l…

Is now a good time to buy? Maybe, Maybe Not.
http://insidesfrealestate.com/2008/10/27/is-now-a-good-time-…

Hope this helps!
Arrian
415.830.2384 - Mon Nov 10 2008, 08:56
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