Mary Fenton

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Location:	San Francisco
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Mary is an advocate of home ownership and real estate investment here in San Francisco. She prides herself on being an excellent listener and always giving an honest answer or opinion. She easily earns her clients' friendship and trust. She is a Bay Area native and loves the diversity and charm San Francisco has to offer. Before becoming a Realtor, Mary had been teaching dance for almost ten years. Her teaching experience has proven to be quite valuable in real estate as she walks her clients through the process of buying or selling a home; she wants to be sure her clients have a clear understanding of the details each step of the way. Mary lives in the Bernal Heights/ Inner Mission neighborhood with her husband and their two sons. She is part of a dynamic duo; The VanFenton Team. She and Anja van Ditmarsch, her partner, go above and beyond for their clients and are dedicated to serving their clients needs.

About the Van Fenton Team

Anja and Mary began working together in 2006 and joined forces completely in 2007. The partnership merged naturally as they share the same professional philosophy. This business is about you. They are here to provide excellent customer service and help you reach your goals. They will listen intently to your story, wants, and needs. They will guide you in the direction you need to go. They will be there after you have arrived. Mary and Anja enjoy working together for you.

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What is the average square footage in the Haight Ashbury?

Asked Mon Oct 13 2008, 21:50 by Susan Reynol… - 94117 - Market Conditions - 4 answers

Mary Fenton answered:

Hi Susan. I read your question, and immediately thought "I need more specific information"! I kept reading, and realized how annoying that response would have been. I went back to your original question and read the answer. Although I don't agree with everything you were told, the final number is the same number I came to.

I searched three bedroom TICs, and didn't enter the bathroom number in order to open up the search a bit. I also went back futher to get a larger number of hits, and since the market has been pretty flat in terms of appreciation the past two years, it is still relevant. So, with a search of all three bedroom TICs that have sold in the Haight since 2006, the average $ per square foot is $624.96 which is, in the end, exactly what the first guy said! - Mon Oct 13 2008, 22:31

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Asked Mon Sep 29 2008, 11:06 by Cindy Hayes - 94105 - Home Buying - 2 answers

Mary Fenton answered:

Hi Cindy,

According to what I see in the MLS, that particular unit has sold in quite some time. It was on the market in both 2002 and 2003, but didn't sell either time. Only one unit has sold in that building in the past six months. It was unit 112, a two bed two bathroom loft, which sold for $875.

Please let me know if you are interested in seeing active listings in that building or neighborhood, or comparable sales. - Mon Sep 29 2008, 11:43

Are pets allowed and can i schedule a viewing Oct 1st late afternoon?

Asked Sun Sep 21 2008, 20:51 by Monica Bisor… - 94122 - Home Buying - 1 answer

Mary Fenton answered:

I believe that property is already pending. If you would like active listings in that neighborhood feel free to send me an email and I will forward them along. - Sun Sep 21 2008, 21:16

How can I find a broker who is knowledgeable and patient?

Asked Tue Mar 4 2008, 12:27 by Nick L - Russian Hill - Home Buying - 14 answers

Mary Fenton answered:

Like everything else in life, you may need to weed through a few before you find the right one. Honesty sure helps; it seems you may be good at that! You need to find somebody that fits your style. Basically, not being in a hurry is key in this market, because inventory is still relatively low. You need to be ready to go should the right property come along, but not in a rush.

My business partner and I like to have meetings with our new buyer clients before we start actually searching for the property. It is a good way for us to get to know each other and decide if it is a good fit.

We like honesty and people with opinions; it makes our jobs easier! - Tue Mar 4 2008, 12:55

I am interested in purchasing a condo around 29th and mission is SF. Is the neighborhood up and coming?

Asked Fri Feb 29 2008, 17:05 by Nicole - Bernal Heights - Home Buying - 5 answers

Mary Fenton answered:

I don't necessarily think of that spot as up and coming, but I do like that section of Mission. There are a lot of really great restaurants there such as Blue Plate, Mi Lindu Peru, the Front Porch (which was featured on Check, Please Bay Area), Zocalo, Emy's Spaghetti Shack, and Good Frikin Chicken just to name a few. There is also the Safeway right there which has just recently had a facelift. Oh yeah, and we can't forget Mitchel's Ice Cream right there on Guerrero! You are close to public transportation, and have easy access to three great neighborhoods: Inner Mission, Bernal Heights, and Noe Valley. I think it's a great spot. - Fri Feb 29 2008, 20:51

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