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SF tenant incensed by landlord quadrupling rent...but turns out she was Airbnb'ing the place too! Who's right?!

3/17/2015

This story is taking the city of San Francisco by storm. The rent at 355 Bocana is going up from $2,145 to $8,900. And landlord is also asking for increased deposit of $12k. It's all legal apparently as the owners converted the property into a single family. The tenant posted it to facebook and the masses rallied by her side. The landlords business nearby by publicly shamed .
But readers of real estate gossip site Curbed SF found out the tenant had been renting out her place on airbnb for years (most likely a lease violation). So who is right?! Oh what a mess!

Another Realtor Gets Groped at Open House!!

3/17/2015

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Fresh Off The Boat: How To Negotiate at Open House! LOL!

3/15/2015

"Raise Your Professional Image" & Win Herman's New Book!

3/15/2015

Humbled to Be Included in This Group of Top Producers; Read How We Stay on Top!

3/1/2015

The widely popular site Lighter Side of Real Estate featured many of the Million Dollar Listing Boys and me for this article . What are the commonalities?
1. They do not miss phone calls
2. They brand themselves in an unmistakable way
3. They take massive action

So flattered to know I'm doing *something* right ....for once!

Noe Valley Home With Location, Size & Yard by Herman Chan

3/1/2015

760SanJose.com | Offered at $1,300,000
Bedrooms: 4+
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 1 car enclosed garage
Sq ft: 1800+
Nestled at the border of Noe Valley, this wonderful single family house offers the best of multiple neighborhoods. A commuter's dream, mere steps from tech shuttles. Ideally situated where Glen Park, Bernal Heights & Mission meet, enjoy all that these vibrant communities have to offer with Walkscore of 95. 760 San Jose boasts 4+ bedrooms, 2 baths, garage parking & over 1800 sq ft of living space. Ground floor is perfect as a chic guest quarters with it’s own kitchenette. Both floors have their own front entrances, yard access & laundry. Top floor features a rear bright bonus/den area. The unique floor plan makes a perfect investment property or large home. Rare opportunity! Contact me for details

Pizza Delivery Guy Gets $2000 Tip...from Realtors Conference!

1/20/2015

I lived on Frat Row at UC Berkeley...I think this neighbor is over-reacting!...Or Should He Just Sell It?

1/7/2015

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Congrats to Herman Chan, Bay Sotheby's Top Producer 2014

1/6/2015

Rents are Up Up & Away! My Reporter Friend Da Lin on CBS !

1/2/2015

I love my friend Da Lin's SF rental wrap up for CBS. Watch!
Noe Valley's rent skyrocketed over 29% in 2014.
Mission wasn't far behind, with rents soaring 20% in 2014.
Nob Hill and Russian dipped 6% and 9% though?!

Docusign Asked Me to PilotTest Their New Google Chrome Extension! Signing was Never Easier! Peep the Swag I Got!

12/12/2014

Docusign asked me to pilot test their new Google Chrome Extension last month. It has launched and they used me quote!

From the Docusign Blog:

Today, I’d like to introduce a new tool to help you do business faster so you can enjoy life more. For our DocuSign Winter ‘15 Release, we built the DocuSign Chrome Extension to make it even easier to sign documents and gather signatures when you’re working in other apps.

“For quick documents like price change addenda, escrow extensions, inspection cover sheet acknowledgements, having the DocuSign icon readily available RIGHT THERE on the actual attachment saves me time and energy. It keeps my workflow streamlined, and I love that it remains in the Google eco-system!”

Herman Chan, Real Estate Broker & Personality, LuxSFHomes

@docusign sent me Fab swag. i helped launch their new google chrome extension!

A photo posted by Herman Chan (@hermanity) on Dec 12, 2014 at 4:38pm PST

Who Needs Open House Flyers When You Got a RollerCoaster!?

12/12/2014

ingenius marketing ploy but let's pray their home insurance covers this!!

My 2015 Real Estate Forecasts on US News & World Report

12/9/2014

Check out my predictions for US News and World Report!
What Real Estate Trends to Expect in 2015: Experts predict investors will exit the market, clearing the way for traditional buyers and millennials.
I, along with chief economists for Zillow.com & Redfin.com weigh in on what will happen next year! A return to normalcy/balance, Baby-boomers selling to be close to their adult kids, turbulence abroad driving more foreign cash buyers here, and of course millenials!!

Debut Book Signing for Herman Chan's Best Seller LOOKING UP!

12/2/2014

AMAZING NEWSFLASH!
Bay Sotheby's International Realty and Hartz Art Gallery are hosting my world debut book signing event for my best seller LOOKING UP: Images to Lift and Inspire! I'm so grateful and excited for this chance to meet everyone who helped make this coffee table book a smash hit (Amazon's #8 Best Seller!). Come meet me, get your signed copy for the holidays or personal collection! Bring your own copy or you can purchase one right there. Makes a fabulous gift.

What: Exclusive Book Signing for LOOKING UP
When: 12/13/14 11am-1pm
Where: Hartz Art Gallery, 360 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA
Who: Real Estate Broker & Media Personality Herman Chan
Hosted: By Bay Sotheby's International Realty & Hartz Art Gallery

How to Create a Powerhouse Real Estate Brand! Herman on #BestAdviceEver Show

12/1/2014

So excited when Joe Fairless asked me to be on his show Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever! His prior guests include Redfin's Chief Economist & Madison Hildebrand from Million Dollar Listing LA. Joe ditched his advertising job, invested wisely & now controls over $7M in real estate...in just a few short years! He picked my brain to find out the secret to my success. #QueenOfBranding !

Click here for my episode: How to Create a PowerHouse Real Estate Brand
Madison's episode is here: Building a Luxury Brand on a Shoestring Budget

House Hunters The Musical...Starring Tosh.0! LOL

11/25/2014

Church Buys Real Estate That "Feels Right"...A Strip Club!! Is That in Scripture!?

11/20/2014

Talking Points Memo reports!

Stripper poles, a lingerie shop and a room called "The Dungeon" weren't enough to keep a church in Athens, Ga. from buying a new piece of real estate.

The Athens Link Fellowship recently purchased both Chelsea's Strip Club and The Fantasy World Lingerie Shop, looking to convert the previously salacious establishments into places for worship, television station WAGA reported Tuesday.

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He Bought a Foreclosure for $96k at Auction. Appliances Not Included...But the Corpse is!!

11/17/2014

This dude in Florida thought he got a foreclosure steal ! $96k house thru an auction. But oops, there was a dead woman's body inside for years and no one knew! The house was abandoned for a long time and she just rotted there forever. Sad for her. And shocking for the buyer! More here.

SF's Secret Tech Shuttle Routes! Now You Know Where to Buy ....or Protest!? Ha!

11/11/2014

MSNBC Host Tried to ByPass His Realtor & Sell His House To a Hedge Funder (Who Was Intro'd By His Realtor). Judge Slams Him As Dishonest & Greedy!

11/4/2014

Howard Marks, LA Hedge Funder

A Manhattan judge slams them!

“This court considers that and refusal to acknowledge [Petrie] as the broker to be marks of dishonesty and greed,” Ramos writes in the Oct. 23 decision awarding Petrie’s employer, Sotheby’s, $1.2 million.

“Both characteristics are particularly unbecoming when exhibited by those blessed with great wealth,” the judge scolds.

MSNBC Host Donny Deustch listed his house with his Sotheby's Int'l Realtor Petrie who diligently procured a buyer Howard Marks. Turns out these 2 sneaky snakes knew each other, and tried to strike a deal behind his agent's back.

Donny Deutsch, MSNBC Host

Glad the judge saw through them! Who do these people think they are? Above the law!? They are gonna appeal, of course, because they got caught and their little egos got hurt.