5 Tips When Selling Your Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, but you can still sell your home. Check out our tips for finding the right agent to get your house sold.

Junior League of San Francisco 2019 Annual Fall Luncheon; Co-chaired by Venus and Andrea

Co-chaired by our very own Venus Taillant and Andrea Swetland, the Junior League of San Francisco, Inc. hosted the 2019 Annual Fall Luncheon highlighting a panel of all women. They shared their unique perspectives and inspiring stories about how they became women of power, and how women in society have evolved as a whole.

The Junior League of San Francisco, Inc. (JLSF) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Andrea recognized by SF Magazine as 1 of 12 Five Star Real Estate Professionals in San Francisco!

The Luxury Council of San Francisco and San Francisco magazine, in partnership with the respected REAL Trends organization, has recognized WHSF as one of their Top 100 recognized teams!

We are proud to have been introduced as one of the Leading 100 by SF Magazine, which recognizes the outstanding top performers in Bay Area real estate sales. The stated vision of the Leading 100 list is to provide the Bay Area community with an authoritative, annual guide to real estate agent performance based on results and meritorious performance.

Arthritis Foundation's SF Walk To Cure Arthritis; Co-chaired by Miriam and Andrea

In honor of Andrea’s mother, Alicia Camarasa, Andrea and Miriam co-chaired the Arthritis Foundation’s San Francisco Walk To Cure Arthritis. The event took place in July of 2019 and was attended by people of all ages and walks of life! Walking distances of up to 5K in and around the Presidio, they raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Arthritis Foundation’s mission and various Arthritis programs.

The Arthritis Foundation is leading the fight for the arthritis community. Helping conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Their goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life while making each day another stride towards a cure.

The San Francisco Association of Realtors welcomes Andrea Swetland to their Board of Directors!

We are honored to announce that after 25 years in real estate Andrea will be serving as a Director on the board of The San Francisco Association of Realtors. With the ever-changing laws in San Francisco, she is committed to working alongside the SFAR President to bring her clients cutting-edge information and make buying real estate more affordable for everyone who calls this amazing city home.

The Luxury Market Council of San Francisco, in conjunction with REAL Trends, San Francisco and Silicon Valley Magazines, recognizes Vanguard Properties as Brokerage of the Year!

“With a growing number of it’s offices, agents and “For Sale” signs permeating the marketplace, superlative marketing and a familial atmosphere, it becomes obvious that something is stirring at this highly regarded and fiercely-independent locally owned brokerage that resides on greatness as it continues forward as a major force in Bay Area real estate.” -The Luxury Marketing Council

Andrea Swetland Says Goodbye to the KGO 810 Radio Real Estate Clinic with Brian Copeland!

For the past two years, Andrea has had the pleasure of being a panelist on KGO 810 studios, discussing real estate in the Bay Area with host Brian Copeland.

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She showcased the San Francisco real estate market during the 2003 season premiere of HGTV’s House Hunters in an episode entitled, “Coast to Coast”, and she’s been a top producing real estate agent since 2000…

Andrea interviewed on persistence by Inman contributor Andrew Flachner

A recurring and legitimate challenge in a low-inventory market is homebuyer fatigue. Understandably, having your eighth offer rejected can take the wind out of a buyer’s sails, and it can be a strain on both buyer and agent.

Andrea Swetland explains to Andrew and his readers, in this article “How I learned to stop worrying and love low-inventory markets”, the importance of persistence: “Someone needs to tell discouraged homebuyers not to give up until they find their dream home — I am that person for them.”

In fact, one of Andrea’s buyers, fatigued out after six failed offers, came to talk to Andrea about dropping out. Andrea’s cheerleading at that meeting encouraged them to put in one more offer, and the seventh time was the charm — two days later, they were in escrow.

Andrea Swetland - Top 10 Realtors in The Mission

Periodically, RealScout identifies the most influential Realtors in the San Francisco Bay Area. After sifting through online reviews, social media and press, we’re proud to announce the Top 10 Most Influential Realtors – The Mission District.