Service Areas
About Karen Mai
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Community Involvement
HOBBIES/INTEREST
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Credentials
LICENSE
Designation
SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
REALTOR
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
- Commercial Property
Regular Property Second Home/Vacation Property Pre-Foreclosure (Short Sale) Property Foreclosure (Bank Owned/REO) Property 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Property Probate Property (Court Required) Probate Property (Trustee Sale) Luxury Property (High End) New Built Property (New Construction) Relocation Property Fix & Flip (Investor) Fixer-Upper (poor condition) Rental Property with Tenant & Eviction Income Investment Property Commercial Property Below Market Rate (BMR)
Awards
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2026
TOP AGENT
San Francisco, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Daly City, CA
Other Awards
International Sterling Society
Answered Questions
In San Francisco market, it is better to list a property at a low end to maximize the sale price. When you we priced a property below market value, we will get more buyers coming to see at the property. Without buyers coming to see the property, it will hard to maximize the price.
For Sale by Owner will need to pay fees to the agent who brings a buyer. Unless you sell at a lower price, then the buyer can pay the agent a fee.
Title company need wet signatures. You can still close while on vacation. Title company can send you a mobile notary to sign with you. If you out of the country, you will need to go US Embassy to sign in front of a notary. Plan ahead, tell your agent and title company. Congrats!
You can reach out to a local realtor to give you an estimate. For a more accurate estimate, a realtor will have to know the condition of the property and see the layout of your home. Reach out to FastExpert, so FastExpert can connect you to an experienced realtor.
Without knowing the list of repairs, it is hard to recommend. I would say take care of the health and safety repairs first. The inspector should mention which items you should address now and what items can repair later.
