Your San Francisco Bay Area Buyer’s Agent
Buy your next home with clear guidance on San Francisco neighborhoods, property disclosures, pricing, and offer strategy. Work directly with Nona Ehyaei, PhD, at Compass, from your first conversation through closing.
"Nona was an absolute lifesaver during my home-buying journey. The entire process felt effortless because of her expertise and care. Nona handled every detail with precision and made what could have been a long, exhausting process feel exciting and seamless. I can't thank her enough for making it all so easy and for finding me a home that truly feels like it was meant to be mine!"
- Recent Buyer in San Francisco
A Clearer Path To Your New Home
Find the Right Neighborhood
Compare San Francisco neighborhoods based on your budget, commute, preferred home type, and day-to-day priorities.
Understand the Property
Get help reviewing disclosures, inspection findings, and comparable sales so you can identify questions and evaluate trade-offs before making an offer.
Build an Informed Offer
Develop an offer strategy around the property, market conditions, and your priorities, with guidance from Nona on price, terms, contingencies, and negotiation.
Your San Francisco Home Buying Process
Plan Your Home Search
We’ll discuss your budget, timeline, preferred neighborhoods, and must-haves. Together, we’ll create a focused search plan and identify next steps, including mortgage pre-approval if needed.
Tour and Evaluate Homes
I’ll help you find and compare homes, arrange tours, and review disclosures, inspection reports, and comparable sales so you understand each property’s strengths and trade-offs.
Shape Your Offer
When you find a home you want, we’ll develop an offer strategy around its value, market conditions, and your priorities. I’ll guide you through price, terms, contingencies, and negotiations.
Navigate Closing
Once your offer is accepted, I’ll help coordinate with your lender, escrow team, and other professionals, track key deadlines, and guide you through the final walkthrough and closing.
Buying a Home in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
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A buyer’s agent helps you find suitable homes, evaluate properties, prepare offers, negotiate terms, and navigate the purchase through closing. In San Francisco, that includes understanding neighborhood differences, reviewing property disclosures and inspection reports, and comparing recent sales. As your buyer’s agent, I help you assess the options and trade-offs so you can make informed decisions throughout your home search.
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I’m Nona Ehyaei, PhD, a real estate agent with Compass serving San Francisco and the Bay Area. I combine a thoughtful, analytical approach with personalized guidance on your home search, property evaluation, and offer strategy. We’ll start with your budget, priorities, and timeline, then build a plan around the home you want and the decisions you need to make.
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You can contact a buyer’s agent before you’re ready to start touring homes. An early conversation can help you clarify your priorities, compare neighborhoods, and understand the buying process. Whether you’re actively searching or planning several months ahead, I can help you identify practical next steps and prepare for a more focused home search.
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Item descriBuyer’s agent compensation is negotiable; there is no standard fee or rate required by law. The services, compensation, and payment terms are set out in a written buyer representation agreement. Depending on the transaction, a seller may agree to cover some or all of the buyer’s broker compensation, but that is not guaranteed. I’ll explain the proposed terms and your potential responsibility before you commit.ption
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Before we begin touring homes together, we’ll review a written buyer representation agreement covering the services I’ll provide, the agreement’s duration, compensation, and other terms. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss those terms. An initial conversation about your goals and my services does not require you to commit to working with me.
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I help buyers explore neighborhoods throughout San Francisco, including Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, Cole Valley, Glen Park, West Portal, Potrero Hill, Mission Bay, and the Marina. We’ll compare locations based on your budget, commute, preferred home type, and everyday priorities. If you’re also considering the Peninsula, we can discuss how those options fit your search.
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Yes. I help buyers compare condos and single-family homes based on their purchase budget, ongoing costs, space needs, and maintenance preferences. For a condo, we’ll review available HOA documents, dues, reserves, rules, and potential assessments. For a single-family home, we’ll consider property condition and maintenance responsibilities. The goal is to understand the full ownership picture before you decide.
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No—you can contact me before getting pre-approved. If you plan to finance your purchase, speaking with a lender early can help you understand your borrowing options and set a realistic price range. I can coordinate your home search with that process. Your lender will determine financing eligibility and explain loan terms; pre-approval is not a guarantee of final loan approval.
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Item desI help you assess comparable sales, the property’s condition, available disclosures, and the level of competition before developing an offer strategy. We’ll discuss price, financing, timing, and contingencies in the context of your priorities and comfort with risk. A competitive offer should reflect both the property and your circumstances; no strategy can guarantee acceptance.cription
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We’ll discuss where you want to buy, your budget, your timeline, and what matters most in your next home. You can ask questions about neighborhoods, financing preparation, the buying process, and working together. I’ll explain my approach and suggest next steps based on where you are today. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
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