Hi, I’m Virginia Thackwell, a Realtor in the Zephyr Soma office at Brannan and 2nd St. Have you been wondering lately about all of the acronym’s used in real estate? Have you asked yourself, “How do I choose a Realtor, a neighborhood, and what in the world are TIC’s, NDP’s, and BMR’s”? Do you want to know more about LEED certified homes in San Francisco and what a pipeline is? Or are you wondering why you should use a Realtor at all, when you can walk into any new construction condominium and the on site people there will “take care of you”?

Well, then you have found the right person to talk to. I can answer your questions about the pros and cons of “tenancy-in-common” (TIC). We can discuss which neighborhoods are being revitalized, which are mature and which have neighborhood development plans (NDP’s). I can fill you in on new condominium developments and whether or not they’ll offer on-site below market rate (BMR) units. I can assist you in going “green” and looking for buildings that offer the leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) certification.

Lastly, in the largest financial transaction you will ever make, you should always have representation and someone whose fiduciary responsibility it is to look out for your best interests. So, consider letting me help you with contracts, negotiations, concessions and some of the leg work. Thanks for stopping by!