The City and County of San Francisco is the 4th most populous city in California and the14th-most populous in the US, with a 2006 estimated population of 744,041. San Francisco is the 2nd most densely populated major city in the U.S. It is a popular international tourist destination and characterized by a high standard of living. The great wealth and opportunity generated by the Internet revolution drew many highly educated and high income workers to San Francisco. Property values and household income have escalated to among the highest in the nation. Tourism is the backbone of the San Francisco economy.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local San Francisco County Real Estate market.