Matthew Goulden

Upper Market Office
4200 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

DRE#: 01460165

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“Matthew is a conscientious, trustworthy, and knowledgeable agent who strives to seek out the client's best interest – qualities difficult to match with others that crowd the field.”
— Atul Parikh
If you are looking for a person who Listens to your needs, is Dedicated to his clients, Knowledgeable and Passionate about real estate, and who works more like a Consultant then I may just be your best option. I also have a strong understanding and good track record of Short Sales (buyer and seller alike) and bank owned REO's.

I really like to initially meet people in a casual atmosphere (coffee shop / cafe) and get to know each other a little bit before starting to work together. My past clients and I find this beneficial in many ways including on how to translate my British accent and funny words.

I relocated from London, England in 2002 to Davis. What a change! From a Metropolis to a University town of sixty thousand people. It was not too long before I spent more and more time in San Francisco than any other area and as soon as I could, I made the move to this wonderful city. When I first arrived I purchased a home, remodeled it, and quickly realized that I could use my skills from 20 years of sales and management to help others find their dream home. Real Estate has become my life, I Just Love It, The Homes, The People, My Friends, My Clients (who have become friends), and the City.

Memberships

  • San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
  • California Association of REALTORS®
  • National Association of REALTORS®

Languages

  • English

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  • Berkeley/Albany $435,000 Single-Family Homes
    1315 Ashby, Berkeley, CA 94702
    2 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 2 Parking
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    Status: Active
  • Potrero Hill $535,000 Condominium
    999 Wisconsin #11, San Francisco, CA 94107
    2 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 2 Parking
    Open House: Sunday 5/19/13 - 2:00 to 5:00 pm, Tuesday 5/21/13 - 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday 5/26/13 - 2:00 to 4:00 pm
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    Status: Active
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  • Outer Sunset $514,000 Condominium
    1448 La Playa #2, San Francisco, CA 94122
    2 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    3-7-2013
  • Haight Ashbury $568,000 Condominium
    1263 Oak #1, San Francisco, CA 94117
    1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    12-20-2012
  • West Portal $1,079,000 Single-Family Homes
    San Francisco, CA 94116
    2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    12-6-2012
  • Mission Dolores $750,000 Condominium
    3380 16th, San Francisco, CA 94114
    2 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath
    Status: Sold
    11-26-2012
  • North Beach $575,000 Condominium
    1856 Powell #202, San Francisco, CA 94133
    1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    12-3-2012
  • Inner Mission $399,000 Loft Condominium
    720 York #215, San Francisco, CA 94110
    1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    12-19-2012
  • Inner Mission $992,000 Condominium
    1070 Capp #3, San Francisco, CA 94110
    3 Bedroom, 3.0 Bath, 2 Parking
    Status: Sold
    6-26-2012
  • Central Waterfront/D $899,000 Condominium
    801 Indiana #560, San Francisco, CA 94107
    0.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    8-8-2012
  • Alamo Square $815,000 Condominium
    919 Fulton, San Francisco, CA 94117
    2 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    12-20-2011
  • Noe Valley $1,800,000 Single-Family Homes
    65 Zircon, San Francisco, CA 94131
    4 Bedroom, 4.0 Bath, 2 Parking
    Status: Sold
    10-23-2011
  • Buena Vista/Ashbury $652,500 Condominium
    1421 Masonic #53, San Francisco, CA 94117
    1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    1-5-2012
  • South of Market $850,000 Condominium
    555 4th #827, San Francisco, CA 94107
    2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 Parking
    Status: Sold
    1-11-2012
  • Buena Vista/Ashbury $715,000 Condominium
    445 Upper Terrace #2, San Francisco, CA 94117
    2 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    8-30-2011
  • Mission Terrace $585,000 Single-Family Homes
    33 Gorham, San Francisco, CA 94112
    3 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 2 Parking
    Status: Sold
    11-15-2011
  • Haight Ashbury $520,000 Condominium
    1705 Page #6, San Francisco, CA 94117
    2 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    8-11-2011
  • Lone Mountain $878,500 Single-Family Homes
    3106 Turk, San Francisco, CA 94118
    3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 Parking
    Status: Sold
    8-25-2011
  • Lower Pacific Height $460,000 Condominium
    1700 Gough #503, San Francisco, CA 94109
    1 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    9-15-2011
  • Lake Shore $675,000 Single-Family Homes
    151 Clearfield, San Francisco, CA 94132
    2 Bedroom, 2.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    5-26-2011
  • Potrero Hill $250,000 Condominium
    2250 24th #128, San Francisco, CA 94107
    1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bath, 1 Parking
    Status: Sold
    5-26-2011

B of A moves forward to quicken the short sale approval

Posted On: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 10:19am
Tags: buyers, first time buyer, REO, Sell, short sales

B of A has been using a secure communication hub call "Equator" for several years, but with new procedural improvements they hope to reduce the approval process from a minimum 45 days (which could very often be longer) to a 21-day time frame. This is due mainly to the change which allows several processes to be completed simultaneously during the approval process.

Short Sales: New Law to Help Sellers with 2nd Lien Holders Debt Forgiveness

Posted On: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 2:49pm
Tags: debt, loan, mortgage, short sales | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

A few days ago Jerry Brown signed into law SB 458 which extends the same protections afforded to sellers of short sales, making 2nd lien holder follow the same rules as your 1st loan.

Extension of Higher Conforming Loan Limits is Great News for SF!

Posted On: Friday, October 1, 2010 - 11:19am
Tags: loans, mortgage, news, San Francisco, San Francisco housing | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

Late yesterday, President Obama signed a resolution that included a provision extending through fiscal year 2011 the current conforming loan limit of $729,750 for high-cost areas, including many in California.  The same limits will also be extended to loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration.

Ike's Is Still Alive

Posted On: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 1:07pm
Tags: castro, Restaurants | Topics: Community Information

If you did not hear, Ike's is still alive in its new location at Lime - 2247 Market Street between 16th and Sanchez. Currently only taking phone orders, but we hope to see the walk in available soon.

Proposed Elementary Schools Map

Posted On: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 12:11pm
Tags: Elementary School, SFUSD | Topics: Schools

This is a link to the recommendations being made to the Board on September 28th for the Elementary Schools.

Don't Miss the SF Fringe Theater Festival, Sept 8-19

Posted On: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 3:11pm
Tags: Community Events, fun, Theater, Things to do | Topics: Community Information

I went down to the San Francisco Fringe Festival this weekend to see a few shows. If you like alternative theater, comedy or just the obscure, this could be for you. There are 42 shows running over the next week, and most tickets cost just around $10.

Check out their website for more details and reviews: http://www.sffringe.org

National Numbers Down, But What Are the San Francisco Stats Like?

Posted On: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 1:54pm
Tags: San Francisco home values, Statistics | Topics: Market Statistics

Existing home sales dropped 27.2 percent nationally to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.83 million units in July from a downwardly revised 5.26 million in June, and are 25.5 percent below the 5.14 million-unit level in July 2009, according to a report issued today by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Headline Market Stats - How useful are they?

Posted On: Friday, June 18, 2010 - 12:04pm
Tags: Market, Statistics, Trends, Zephyr | Topics: Market Statistics

On Thursday's NRP "California Money" it was stated that the Bay Area Median home price is up again, and this is true. But how useful are these headline market statistics when it comes down to your home (buyer or seller).  Well, in my opinion, not much. You really need to look at your specific property and use recent sales that closely match to determine a value. For example, taking a look at District 5.

Accolade

"I was very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Matthew during our latest real estate transaction. He was very proactive in his client care. He has great follow up and paid close attention to detail of his buyer's needs. I knew he was looking out for them when he discovered an excessive charge for unexpected escrow fees and fought to have them reversed by the bank, saving his clients $2000!! Way to go Matthew! It was a pleasure to work with you."
--Broker/Owner Melissa Lanier

Accolade

"Matthew is a conscientious, trustworthy, and knowledgeable agent who strives to seek out the client's best interest – qualities difficult to match with others that crowd the field."
--Atul Parikh

Accolade

"Matthew was an excellent guide through the world of real estate for us. He always had an excellent solution or suggestion for any concern we had. He truly made us feel comfortable with the entire process. It is my pleasure to recommend Matthew to anyone who needs his services. You are in good hands."
--Raymond Bart Critser

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"I could not have asked for a better agent than Matthew for my first real estate purchase. At every step, Matthew was proficient at his work, and patient with our questions. Perhaps my best recommendation for Matthew is that we have proudly recommended his services to many friends and colleagues."
--Damien Genetos

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"I have had the pleasure of working with and managing Matthew over the last several years. Matthew is an honest hard working agent with the up-most integrity. His colleagues and clients hold him in high esteem. He is an asset to our industry and I am proud to be associated with Matthew. – Broker Manager, Lyon Real Estate."
--Davis Herb Cross