Cheryl Bower

Helping you make smart real estate choices!

What do Clients Say?

I found Cheryl on line when I was looking for an agent to help me find and purchase a condo. Cheryl made the home buying experience positive from start to finish. I found her to be very engaged(without pressure), professional, knowledgeable and hardworking. She clearly explained the purchase process every step of the way, from offer strategy to contingencies, inspections etc. She recommended some excellent resources including an very thorough home inspector and a person to analyze the condo association's CC&R's and budget documents which resulted in a $4000 seller credit for me. She also used DocSign for e-signing which saved a lot of time as well as being green friendly. I would highly recommend Cheryl as an agent who is very responsive, has a lot of integrity and acts in the best interest of her client to get the job done, all while being extremely nice.

Laura; buyer

Cheryl, hit it out of the park! 21 offers in a normalizing market & realizing a higher sales price than we expected was pure delight. Cheryl helped me to stay balanced during the sale of our beloved home that had been in the family for decades.She was a pro at maintaining excellent relations with both the tenants occupying the property as well my brothers and sisters during this difficult time. By getting my family and our tenants on the same page, the result was a more marketable property which translated into a higher sales price.Cheryl’s intangible skills truly sets her apart from the competition. Without a doubt you will enjoy & appreciate Cheryl’s calm, professional, no-pressure approach! Cheryl is the most reliable, trustworthy Realtor I’ve ever worked with.

Rich P.: seller

Dear Cheryl,I understand that escrow is closed and we are now the proud owners of an office building in San Francisco. I have to admit over the course of the last six+ months, I was hopefully optimistic that we would be able to find a suitable space.However, after several attempts at offers that were not accepted, my hope began to fade and I think I would have gone into a passive position if it hadn’t been for your constant dedication and outstanding service.Your tenacious searching for properties was never exhausted and you were always ready with solutions to any roadblocks that crossed our paths.You graciously offer an outstanding portfolio of services to your clients. I am so happy that whenever we need real estate assistance, you’ll be there to help us.On behalf of my entire company, thank you, thank you, thank you. Everyone is very happy this process is complete.

Ron J.: buyer

I would like to commend Ms. Cheryl Bower for her excellent service during the sale of my property at 1730 Sanchez Street, San Francisco.Ms. Bower was informative, professional and helpful every step of the way. I was not experienced in property sales and found myselfrelying on her heavily. My trust was not misplaced. She handled the sale and property transfer smoothly and efficiently.I would certainly recommend Ms. Bower without reservation.

Sue B.: Seller

For eight months, I have worked closely with Cheryl who helped me to sell two houses and buy one. I feel so fortunate that a friend recommended Cheryl to me and that I was able to find someone who is so professional, competent, even-tempered, ethical and hard-working. Both houses that I sold had multiple offers, went for over the asking price and sold very quickly. And my new home has all of the features that I identified on my “wish list.”Cheryl is a great resource and connected me with electricians, handymen, inspectors and others whose assistance I needed to get the houses ready for sale. In fact, I don’t think there was any problem that arose that Cheryl was not able to help me resolve. If I was anxious, she was calm and always had a positive, can-do attitude that was reassuring. I appreciated the frequent communications, always sensitive to my schedule and preferences. No matter when I e-mailed, texted or phoned her with a question (and I did so frequently), her response was quick and supportive.Cheryl has the highest ethical standards and is extremely thorough. When any expertise (e.g., legal advice, review of HOA CCRs, inspection reports) was required, she had a reliable source and served as the liaison for initiating the requests. In fact, Cheryl made it as easy and painless as it probably gets to negotiate the complexities of purchase and sale of real estate. It was a pleasure and privilege to get to know and work with her!

Jean H.

About Cheryl

 Cheryl loves helping her clients reach the next step in their lives. Whether they’re downsizing, upsizing or moving into or out of the San Francisco Bay area, Cheryl helps buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process with ease and efficiency. A true real estate enthusiast who purchased her first home in her early twenties & then a 5 unit rental in her late twenties, Cheryl is versed in every angle of the business, from renovating to landlording to maximizing return on investment.

  Based in San Mateo County, California, Cheryl has been a Realtor® since 2005. Satisfied clients range from first-time buyers to downsizing retirees to space-seeking growing families to seasoned real estate investors.Sellers count on Cheryl to negotiate the highest possible price and best terms, seeing the sales process through start-to-finish. She coordinates all details of market preparation, including “refreshing” the property when needed – refinishing floors, painting and staging.

Then, using her proven internet and social media based marketing program, Cheryl generates exceptionally large buyer turnout for showings and open houses, often resulting in multiple offers. Through the negotiation and counter-offer process, Cheryl has been able to negotiate sales prices thousands of dollars above the list price, frequently achieving the highest price per square foot in the neighborhood. In addition to top-dollar sales, Cheryl is highly focused on minimizing liability for her sellers.

Using proper, thorough disclosures, Cheryl helps her clients avoid the most common reason for litigation.In a highly competitive market like San Francisco & San Mateo County, where more than 20% of transactions are all cash purchases and most properties receive multiple offers, it pays to have an experienced real estate professional on your side. Cheryl educates buyers on what to expect and shows them how to win.

Her buyers routinely go into contract within one to three offer submissions. Buyers trust Cheryl to offer sound advice on property value, then negotiate the most competitive offer & terms to help them secure their ideal home. With thorough analysis of disclosure packages, inspection reports, sales data, market values, and area demand, Cheryl balances making her buyers’ offers competitive with ensuring they’re protected and their investment is sound.

Her goal is for every client is to not experience a costly surprise after escrow closes. Cheryl is a member of the San Francisco Association of Realtors and the San Mateo County Association of Realtors. Her driving goal is helping every client find a true home. “I feel having a home is one’s base of stability,” she says. “It’s where memories are made, and where one unwinds and recharges.” In her free time, Cheryl enjoys golfing with her wife of 26 years, practicing pilates, hiking with her dogs, renovating their Spanish Revival home in Burlingame and enjoying the fantastic restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area.