About Colleen Cotter
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Designation
Real Estate Investing
Top Producer
Seller Representative Specialist
Licensed Realtor
REALTOR
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Awards
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2025
TOP AGENT
San Francisco, CA
Other Awards
Top Producer 2022
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Colleen Cotter's Reviews & Ratings
- Communicative
- Knowledgeable
- Responsive
- Professional
- Trustworthy
- Hard working
- Outstanding
- Attentive
- Excellent negotiator
- Great for new buyers
Deb Gammino
ZillowVERIFIEDAs this is the second time Colleen has sold property for us, she continues to exceed our expectations as our agent. She is extremely knowledgeable about the San Francisco market- across all districts and neighborhoods- and has a keen pulse on every aspect of the process. From start to finish, she guided us with confidence, always available, approachable, and supportive. Her excellent communication and consistent follow-through made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Quinn Cotchett
ZillowVERIFIEDI am an agent on the Peninsula and needed to sell a family member's penthouse apartment with one of the top views in the city. Colleen was my first call. Listing prep was a step above everything I had previously seen - she had a rolodex of the top designers, stagers, everyone to get the place in top shape. Colleen and Zoe were there every step of the way and communicated everything nearly in real time. Completely hands on, they worked tirelessly to get us an offer during a very challenging time in the SF market - and they brought us the perfect buyer! Words alone cannot thank Colleen and Zoe enough - and I would not hesitate to work with them again on anything - these two women are tough as nails, intelligent and thoughtful. Colleen runs an amazing team - resulting, in my opinion, in the hardest working women I have ever met in real estate. Thank you, ladies!!!
Nadia Barbar
ZillowVERIFIEDColleen is exceptional at what she does. When I first spoke with her, I was not quite ready to sell my familys home in Noe Valley. I shared with her the general situation and she was so compassionate, warm, and understanding. She didnt pressure me. She shared her background and her genuine passion for the local community. What set Colleen apart though, is many months later, she reached out to me proactively to notify me of a city requirement for landlords that had recently been implemented. The deadline was about to come up and she thought of me even though we had not spoken for several months. I dont live locally, so had no idea this was needed. I immediately completed it and knew in that moment that when we were ready to sell, Colleen was the right person to do it. We started working together after that and she navigated all road bumps with grace, calm, and top speed. She is accessible, knowledgeable and incredibly gifted at what she does. I am so grateful for Colleen. She also just referred me to an incredible agent in DC too - she is a gift that keeps on giving!!
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ZillowVERIFIEDColleen is amazing. When working on a purchase for me before, during and after I knew that I was with the perfect agent who took any worries away from me!
Stanley Wong
ZillowVERIFIEDMy husband and I had a rental property that we did not want to manage anymore. Although we loved the house, but we wanted to simplify our life. It was a really difficult decision to make. A friend told us about Colleen Cotter, who helped this friend's friend sell their rental property of similar size. When we met Colleen, we immediately felt really warmly towards her. We felt that Colleen was really in tune with the conflicting feelings we were going through about selling a house that was not only our livelihood but also had a lot of history and memories. She was so patient and helpful and guided us the whole way without giving us any pressure. She was true to her words that she only wanted what was best for us. She made the whole process of preparing the house and putting it on the market trouble-free. She and her team (special shout out to Zoe and Margaret) were with us every step of the way. Whenever we had any question, Colleen and her team were quick to respond. We feel that Colleen really had our best interest at heart. In the end she was able to find us a buyer who we felt would love and treasure the house as much as we did. We have lots of love and appreciate to Colleen and her team!
Answered Questions
I always suggest to reduce the amount of clutter on your counters by about 50%. Try to only keep the pretty things out, and tuck away the other appliances that you may use, like the toaster! This will help your home to show best!
Yes! Landscaping adds value, fresh plants & greenery adds life and warmth to your home & helps to create a great first impression! Keep the updates simple & cost effective and your agent will likely have a great suggestion for a great cost effective gardener!
San Francisco is expensive because the city is small, SF is only 7 miles by 7 miles so there is a very limited amount of homes, which then keeps values high. San Francisco also has a political climate that does not make it easy to build more homes, further limiting supply. The tradeoff to this is a market with very high appreciation!
This is usually addressed in the contract & every contract is different. Generally, I would say that it is a good practice to leave everything broom swept & debris removed. It is also good to confirm & clarify in advance or during the walk through, any items that might not be clear!
This is often a strategy to get the most exposure in the shortest amount of time, and it allows Buyers to plan their weekend open house visits!
Staging is always a good strategy. The home will show better, and will therefore attract more Buyers, and more Buyers = higher price. It is an investment in your sale & will increase your ROI!
My general advice is to work with a Top Producing agent, work with the best of the best. This should also be someone you like & trust. Someone who knows your market & someone who is a strong negotiator & who will work well on your behalf.
Contingencies in an offer are your ability to cancel the contract. The common contingencies are inspection, financing, and appraisal...there are of course more but these are the most common. Writing without contingencies, means that the contract is non contingent, and if you cancel & walk away, your initial deposit is at risk. Make sure you fully understand the property, the disclosures & the process before writing non contingent!
Absolutely! Replacing light fixtures is one of the most cost effective ways to increase value! There are some great, low cost options, check out Amazon & Lamps plus and of course always ask your agent for suggestions on style! Of better yet, ask them to assist!
Home warranties can be great & can save some heartache after closing! I would confirm what the warranty covers (IE does it include your AC unit ) etc, and confirm the cost for a service call. And of course the cost of the actual home warranty!
I always suggest asking the agent who helped you to buy the home. If it is for a home you are looking at, ask your Buyers agent. Agents are a great source for vendor contacts!
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