Kathryn Golden

"San Francisco Luxury Real Estate Expert"
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Kathryn Golden, in San Francisco
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About Me
My Golden Rule is to get you where you want to go. I carefully listen to your needs, take pride in strategizing and providing solutions, outlining expectations and implementing a precise action plan to give you the Golden Results you deserve.

With over 25 years of marketing and sales business experience including ten years in real estate related businesses, Kathryn brings a depth of real estate knowledge and a wealth of successful marketing expertise. Kathryn’s diversified marketing experience includes being Co-founder of one of the first publicly traded online marketing companies, co-founder of two real estate information marketing companies, sales marketing for pharmaceuticals, sales consultant for human resource company and VP of Marketing & Sales for an architectural building products manufacturer, all accumulating to thrust her in the forefront in being able to position your real estate assets or interests most effectively. Through her honesty, communication, dedication and service, Kathryn sets the expectations and makes it her goal to exceed them. Kathryn is there throughout the process advising her clients before, during and after the purchase or selling of one of their largest assets. Kathryn’s Golden Rule #1 is to protect her clients’ interests and assets.

Kathryn has had experience in property renovation, new construction, commercial real estate, 1031 exchanges as well as working with fire, safety and building codes in the construction industry. In addition to Kathryn’s real estate experience and her extensive marketing & sales background, she brings strong negotiating skills, creativity and knowledge of the Bay area while serving her clients’ best interests. Kathryn's expertise in the luxury market in San Francisco as well as her familiarity of Russian Hill, Pacific Heights, Telegraph Hill, Cow Hollow and the Marina will ensure valuable information as her clients find their Golden Home. Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, SRES, SFAR, NAR.
Testimonials
""Kathryn is the most impressive example of a broad skill set that I have seen in a realtor! She brings a wealth of knowledge to her real estate transactions that incorporates not only a savvy business mind from years of running her own property related businesses, but also creative problem solving solutions for her clients that only a seasoned entrepreneur would have the creativity to identify and implement.""
Suzanne Nason, CEO Twist Studios Mon Apr 21
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Dkd, Home Buyer in San Francisco

Does attending an open house without a broker essentially bind me into a dual agency with the listing agent?

Asked Mon Apr 14 2008, 21:57 by Dkd  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  16 answers
Kathryn Golden answered:
Dear Dkd,

I'm so sorry to hear that you had this experience. You are entitled to have YOUR OWN representation and most agents are very hesitant to do a 'dual' representation due to their fiduciary responsibility to their client and potential conflict of interest. In this case, the listing agent had fiduciary responsibility ONLY to the seller and there should be no 'splitting'. END OF STORY.

I'm so glad that formats such as this affords you to ask these questions. As you can see by the number of consistent responses, that this was inappropriate and perhaps this will help to further educate the consumer and their rights. - Tue Apr 15 2008, 13:41
Linda Fawcett, Home Buyer in UK

unable to register

Asked Fri Apr 11 2008, 17:53 by Linda Fawcett  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  4 answers
Kathryn Golden answered:
Most realtors give you access to the mls without having to register. I have an additional service which allows registered viewers to access the mls and SAVE their properties and view the status just like us realtors get access to. If you would like to see this, go to my website at: www.sfGOLDENproperties.com and send me an email - I will send you the invitation for this. Let me know if I can be of any assistance. - Sat Apr 12 2008, 09:29
CB, Home Buyer in California

First time buyer. I am looking to buy a 1-bedroom condo in South Beach, SF.

Asked Sat Mar 29 2008, 22:23 by CB  -  South Beach  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Kathryn Golden answered:
Congratulations on deciding to become a first-time homeowner. There is never a perfect time to jump in but certainly if you find what you like, this would be a fabulous time to secure it with an offer. A good real estate agent will advise you on price point. With interest rates low and a 10% price correction, it is a good time. The most important item is you love the home you are considering to purchase. - Sun Mar 30 2008, 10:04
Andrew, Home Buyer in Massachusetts

SF Neighborhoods / Schools

Asked Sun Mar 9 2008, 12:19 by Andrew  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  4 answers
Kathryn Golden answered:
Dear Andrew, When I moved here 8 years ago, I also had to research schools in the city & out in the burbs. If you are going to work at UCSF, you will want to be in the city for convenience. The city is also a great place for high-school children. A really nice neighborhood for $1M is West Portal and Forest Hill Extension. You can get high school 'reports' and view all schools on my website --- under community. Depending upon your children's interests, goals or special needs will help drive which private schools they would want to attend. An excellent academic/sport private schools is St. Ignatius and Sacred Heart.

Let me know if I can be of any assistance. - Sun Mar 9 2008, 15:47
Adam, Home Buyer in San Francisco

How can I find a mountain house?

Asked Sun Mar 9 2008, 11:42 by Adam  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  5 answers
Kathryn Golden answered:
Adam, It depends on where the 'mountain' home is to be to be found. A great agent will be able to help you with your needs and find what you are looking for. In addition, many realtors such as myself have developed our own network of agents that we refer to if it is outside our expertise or area. Let me know if I may assist you in your search. - Sun Mar 9 2008, 15:41
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Specialties
Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), SFAR (San Francisco Association of Realtors), NAR (National Association of Realtors).
Experience
Latest:
Co-founder for Coolsavings.com
March 1993—present
Previous:
VP Marketing & Sales for O'Keeffe's Inc.
Architectural Building Products including skylights, ladders and fire-rated glass
October 2003—August 2006
Previous:
Co-founder for Land Data Network
One of the first online all inclusinve property information services in the United States providing information and marketing tools/service for realtors, investors, etc.
January 1990—March 1993
Interests
Enjoy wine, food, cooking, exercising, golfing & boating and especially my Golden Retriever, Molson Golden!

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