Guides
What I would tell a neighbour over the fence
Short, practical notes on selling and buying in San Mateo. No jargon, no lead magnets, nothing you have to sign up for.
Buyer's guide
Five things worth knowing before you buy in San Mateo
Buying here is competitive, but it is not random. The people who do well are the ones who did the boring preparation first. Here is the short version.
1 minute read · Updated September 2026
Seller's guide
Five things I tell every San Mateo seller before we list
Most of the money in a sale is made in the four weeks before the sign goes up. Here is what I go through with owners on my first visit, in the order it usually matters.
2 minute read · Updated September 2026