Farnsworth Group

We have extensive experience in representing sellers and buyers in real estate transactions in San Francisco & Marin in the following areas:

• Luxury residential real estate

• Probate & trust sales

• Tenancy-in-common units, condominiums, stock cooperatives, and conversions

• Apartment buildings, including mixed use buildings

• Commercial property including retail, office and industrial sales

• Property development

• 1031 tax-deferred exchanges

• Foreclosures and short-sales

Rich Farnsworth

Real Estate Advisor | DRE 01129371

Rich has been selling real estate in San Francisco since 1992, but the business is "in his genes". He comes from a New Orleans real estate family, and began working in real estate in San Francisco after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics. His excellent advice and service to clients have built him a top reputation in San Francisco real estate. More than 90% of his business comes from referrals and repeat clients.

Rich is thorough and detail-oriented. He has broad experience in most San Francisco neighborhoods, with all types of transactions involving single-family homes, condominiums & tenancy-in common units, multi-unit investment property, and commercial sales. He is a skilled negotiator and has a solid reputation in the local real estate community. Affable and honest, Rich shares with Michelle a passion for providing clients with the highest level of service.

Credentials & Affiliations:

Senior Marketing Representative, Compass

California Real Estate Broker

San Francisco Realtor since 1992

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)

Awarded 2005 Team of the Year & consistent annual Sales Leader, based on outstanding sales performance.

Active Real Estate Owner and Investor

Small Property Owners of San Francisco Member

San Francisco Architectural Heritage Member

San Francisco and California Apartment Associations Member

San Francisco, California and National Associations of Realtors Member

BA in Economics, University of Pennsylvania

Department of Real Estate License # 01129371

Michelle Farnsworth

Real Estate Advisor | DRE 01425862

Michelle joined Pacific Union and a partnership with Rich in 2004. She brings to the partnership extensive sales and marketing experience from over six years as an Associate Director at KQED where she worked with hundreds of Northern California businesses in garnering their support. She grew up in Mill Valley and obtained BA's in both Communications and Business at the University of California, Davis.

Michelle is efficient and organized, good at "getting things done".  She brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to her role. Her marketing skills help property sellers, and her shoppers instincts find new opportunities for buyers. Congenial and straight-forward, Michelle shares with Rich a passion for providing clients with the highest level of service.

Credentials & Affiliations:

Senior Sales Associate, Compass

Awarded 2005 Team of the Year & consistent Annual Sales Leader, based on outstanding sales performance.

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)

Active Real Estate Owner and Investor

Small Property Owners of San Francisco Member

San Francisco Architectural Heritage Member

Marin County, California and National Associations of Realtors Member

BA in Communications and Business, University of California, Davis

Department of Real Estate License # 01425862

If you are considering selling, we offer the following:

• Inspection and written evaluation of your property, including the current 'as-is' value, the potential value with recommended improvements completed, and the estimated cost of any recommended improvements.

• Advice on market timing & strategy to achieve highest sales price.

• Specific marketing plan designed for your property.

• Preparation of your property for the market; this process can take time including supervision of tradespeople and advice/supervision on the clearing of potential issues with the property (building permits, title issues, etc.).

• Implementation of full marketing plan to achieve the maximum net sales proceeds.

• Expert contract negotiation with all potential buyers and their agents.

• Management of escrow process from beginning to end.

• Guidance on transition to your next property - the purchase of any replacement house, or a 1031 tax deferred exchange to your next investment property.

• Fiduciary representation of you, your property, and your best interests at all times.

If you are considering buying, we offer the following:

• Initial meeting to discuss & evaluate your plan for purchasing real estate, including strategies to obtain the best value in a purchase and a suggested action plan to achieve your goals.

• Connecting you with all of our personal real estate resources such as the best lenders, property inspectors, architects, contractors, designers, escrow officers, attorneys, and property managers.

• Weekly presentation of properties that may meet your criteria, such as new market listings, distressed properties, and any off-market purchase opportunities.

• Evaluation of each prospective purchase with analysis as to the cost of any required improvements, hidden development opportunities, rental & income analysis, and future resale value.

• Expert contract negotiation with sellers and their agents.

• Management of escrow process from beginning to end.

• Fiduciary representation of you, and your best interests at all times.