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Janice Lee
Janice Lee
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REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageDRE #01720205
Areas served

San Francisco, CA

Expertise

Future Development, Transaction Process, Luxury, Neighborhood Micro-Trends

Languages

English · Mandarin · Cantonese · Spanish

Contact Janice

janiceflee@gmail.com
+1 (415) 832-9151
www.JaniceLeeHomes.com
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Janice Lee
Janice LeePRO
REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageDRE #01720205
Areas served

San Francisco, CA

Expertise

Future Development, Transaction Process, Luxury, Neighborhood Micro-Trends

Languages

English · Mandarin · Cantonese · Spanish

Janice Lee | Top 1% SF Bay Area REALTOR®

Janice Lee is a dedicated REALTOR® serving the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in residential properties across diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, she expertly assists buyers and sellers navigating the dynamic San Francisco Peninsula local market. Janice’s in depth knowledge of San Francisco’s unique communities enables her to guide clients through the purchase and sale of condos, single family homes, and investment properties with confidence. Whether relocating or seeking a new home in the city, Janice provides personalized service tailored to each client’s needs.

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The numbers from this market keep surprising even me. San Francisco now has more homes in contract than homes for sale. 86.4% of houses are selling over asking. A Presidio Heights home just closed nearly $4 million above its list price. And while condos cool off across the Bay Area, San Francisco condos are up 22%. Swipe through for the 5 stories defining our market right now. If you are thinking about buying or selling this fall, the window is open and the data is on your side. Send me a message and let's talk strategy. 📞 (415) 832-9151 📧 JaniceFLee@gmail.com 🔗 JaniceLeeHomes.com
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Come tour this one with me! 🏡 I walked through this charming Bernal Heights property and had to share it with you. The main home is full of character, and what really makes it special is the ADU, a flexible bonus space perfect for extended family, guests, rental income or a dedicated home office. 🔑 Bernal Heights continues to be one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods, and homes with this kind of versatility are a rare find. Curious about the possibilities? Let's talk. 📩 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #REALTOR® #ListingAgent #seller #SanFranciscoRealEstate #BernalHeights
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Buying your first home can feel overwhelming when you don't know where to start. Rebecca came to me knowing little about the process, and together we walked through every step, from spotting hidden defects to setting the right offer. Now she is in a home she loves. That is what a true partnership looks like. Ready to start your search in San Francisco, or further down the Peninsula in Pacifica or Daly City? Let's talk. Please contact me, Janice Lee, your Top Agent for all of your real estate needs. 📲 415.832.9151 🌐 janiceleehomes.com #SanFranciscoRealEstate #HomesForSaleSanFrancisco #TopAgent #PacificaRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer
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This building used to be an IHOP. Now it is one of the best Chinese tables on the Peninsula. Treasure on El Camino Real in Belmont. Plain from the outside, and then you walk in and there is a hallway glowing with Chinese poetry in neon 🦆 The Peking duck is the reason to come. Lacquered, carved tableside, served with cucumber, scallion and sweet sauce. Pro tip: you have to preorder it, and doing that also gets you a reservation for a smaller party. Otherwise they only book groups of six or more. Also excellent: steamed scallops with garlic and glass noodles, black pepper beef and a seafood claypot that kept getting passed around the table. The Peninsula keeps getting better, and Belmont is quietly part of that story. Please contact me, Janice Lee, your Top Agent for all of your real estate needs. 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #BelmontCA #PeninsulaEats #SanFranciscoRealEstate #PekingDuck #TopAgent
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Hi! Janice Lee here 👋 Across the country, the housing market is quietly handing power back to buyers. In San Francisco, the opposite is happening 🏙️ This city didn't get the memo. While buyers hold the advantage in most of the largest markets in the United States, here sellers are still firmly in control. Homes are moving fast and often far above asking, and in July buyers paid a record overbid on average, the highest in at least 21 years according to Compass 📈 Why? Inventory is near historic lows while demand from the AI boom keeps pouring in. High paying jobs are arriving faster than the city can build, and the office market is recovering faster than any other major market in the country. When that much money meets that few homes, prices move in one direction 🤖 Swipe through for the full breakdown of where the market stands right now. If you own here and have wondered whether this is your moment, it is worth a real conversation. Let's talk. Janice Lee, DRE #01720205 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com
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Hi! Janice Lee here 👋 Two years ago, downtown San Francisco was the symbol of a market in trouble. That story has quietly changed 🏙️ San Francisco just posted one of the biggest office vacancy drops in the country, with millions of square feet leased this year, according to CBRE 📊 And a record amount of space is still being searched for, much of it from AI companies looking right now 🤖 But offices do not buy homes. The people inside them do. That means high paying jobs arriving in a city that is not building enough housing to absorb them 🏡 Demand is arriving faster than inventory, and that imbalance is what moves prices 📈 If you have been waiting for the right moment to sell, the conditions are unusual. Curious what your home is worth in this market? Let's talk. Janice Lee, DRE #01720205 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #SanFranciscoRealEstate #SanFranciscoHousingMarket #SellYourHome #SanFranciscoREALTOR® #TopAgent
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Hi! Janice Lee here 👋 If you are buying a home, there is a good chance you have run into three little letters that quietly add to your monthly payment: PMI 🏡 PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance, an extra monthly cost some buyers pay on top of their mortgage. Here is the catch... it protects the lender, not you 📋 You pay it when your down payment is under 20%, because lenders see that loan as higher risk. On a large San Francisco loan, that can add real money to your monthly payment 💰 The good news? PMI is not forever. Once you build enough equity you can request to remove it and lower what you pay each month ✨ Swipe through for what PMI is, why you might be paying it, and how to avoid or remove it. Not sure if PMI applies to you? Let's talk. Janice Lee, DRE #01720205 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #SanFranciscoRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HomeBuyingTips #PMI #SanFranciscoREALTOR®
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Sometimes the best meals are the ones you stumble into. Our Family Table in Downtown Berkeley, steps from the BART station. Northern Chinese cooking, red lanterns at the door and a family behind every dish 🥟 The hand pulled wide noodles in beef broth are the signature and now I understand why. Deep broth, tender beef and noodles with real chew. Add soup dumplings and pan fried dumplings with that golden crust and you have a very good afternoon. They opened this year and the room was already full. Good sign. 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #BerkeleyEats #EastBayFood #SanFranciscoRealEstate #TopAgent #DumplingLover
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Daly City does not always get the credit it deserves and then you walk into Koi Palace. This place has been setting the dim sum standard in the Bay Area since the nineties and one bite tells you why. Xiao long bao served one per spoon so nothing spills, pan fried buns with sesame, chicken feet in black bean sauce and a plate of beef chow fun that vanished before I could photograph it twice 🥟 Go early or call ahead. The weekend wait is real and it is worth every minute. Days like this are part of why I love working in Daly City. Strong community, incredible food and homes that still make sense compared to central San Francisco. Please contact me, Janice Lee, your Top Agent for all of your real estate needs. 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #DalyCityRealEstate #KoiPalace #SanFranciscoRealEstate #TopAgent #BayAreaFoodie
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Hi! Janice Lee here 👋 The San Francisco housing market just posted some eye opening Q2 numbers 📊 The median single family home hit $2.15 million, up 22.2% from a year ago 📈 Inventory got cut nearly in half... just 115 single family homes available in the entire city. And almost 85% of homes sold above asking, with the average selling 25% over list price 🏡 Homes are moving in a median of 12 days ⚡ But here is what most agents won't tell you: that 22.2% jump reflects what kind of homes sold this quarter, not that every home appreciated 22%. The median can shift with size, location and quality. Real context matters when you are pricing your home 💪 Thinking about buying or selling in San Francisco? Let's talk. 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #SanFranciscoRealEstate #SanFranciscoHousingMarket #HomesForSaleSanFrancisco #TopAgent #SellYourHome
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Buying your first home in San Francisco does not have to feel overwhelming 🏡 Get pre approved so you know your real budget 💰 look past the list price 📋 and remember you can change the kitchen but never the neighborhood 📍 I am here to make your first purchase a smooth one ✨ Save this and message me when you are ready 💬 📞 (415) 832-9151 🌐 JaniceLeeHomes.com #SanFranciscoRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HomesForSaleSanFrancisco #TopAgent
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Saturday mornings in North Beach hit different. Come walk with me through the North Beach Farmers Market, where local farms, live music, fresh flowers and the friendliest vendors in the city come together on one charming block. Smaller than the Ferry Building, but every bit as special. This is the kind of neighborhood moment that makes you fall in love with where you live. Curious about calling North Beach home? Please contact me, Janice Lee, for all your real estate needs. #SanFranciscoRealEstate #NorthBeach #SFRealEstate #HomesForSaleSanFrancisco #TopAgent
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The price tag is just the beginning. 🏙️ When you're buying a home in San Francisco, the purchase price is only part of the picture. There's the down payment, usually your biggest upfront cost. Closing costs that run 2% to 5% of the loan. Inspections and appraisal fees paid before you close. And the ongoing costs like property taxes, insurance, and HOA dues every month. Knowing the full picture upfront is what keeps you confident and in control. No surprises, just a clear plan. Thinking about buying? Let's build a real budget that fits your goals. Janice Lee Ms. San Francisco Real Estate 415.832.9151 #SanFranciscoRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #BayAreaRealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #MsSanFranciscoRealEstate
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Articles

Should I hire a real estate agent or sell my home myself?

Should I hire a real estate agent or sell my home myself?

San Francisco homes closed at a median 125% of list price in July. That premium comes from buyer competition, and competition comes from MLS exposure. The real math on hiring an agent versus selling FSBO, plus the one situation where doing it yourself makes sense.
How Much Will My House Sell For in the Bay Area? (2026)

How Much Will My House Sell For in the Bay Area? (2026)

Two Bay Area homes with identical square footage can differ by more than $1 million. What actually determines your sale price: location, property type, condition, comps, and current market conditions, with July 2026 figures for San Francisco.
Is San Francisco a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? (August 2026)

Is San Francisco a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? (August 2026)

San Francisco has 1.4 months of inventory and single-family homes closed 25% over asking in July. But condos closed near list, and homes under $1.5M actually saw prices slip. Where the seller's market is real, and where buyers still have room.
What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Appraisals in SF

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Appraisals in SF

The appraiser works for the lender, not for you, and doesn't see the bidding war that pushed your price up. What San Francisco sellers should know about buyer appraisals, the three options when the number comes in low, and how to prepare.
How to Increase Your San Francisco Home’s Value Before Selling

How to Increase Your San Francisco Home’s Value Before Selling

Most sellers overspend on the wrong renovations. Here's where the money actually goes furthest before you list a San Francisco home: curb appeal, targeted kitchen and bath updates, staging, and a pre-listing appraisal that tells you what any of it is worth.
How Buyer Representation Protects You in San Francisco | Janice Lee

How Buyer Representation Protects You in San Francisco | Janice Lee

Buying in San Francisco means bidding against four other people on contracts most buyers never fully read. A buyer's agent works for you, not the seller. Here's what representation covers, and what changed about how buyers pay for it in 2024.
The Escrow Process in San Francisco: A Buyer’s Guide

The Escrow Process in San Francisco: A Buyer’s Guide

Your offer got accepted, and now the clock starts. A step-by-step walk through escrow in San Francisco: earnest money, the inspection window, appraisal risk, underwriting, and what actually causes deals to fall apart before closing.
How to avoid appraisal issues in San Francisco home sales

How to avoid appraisal issues in San Francisco home sales

A San Francisco appraisal can stall a deal that felt done. This guide shows buyers and sellers how to avoid the appraisal gap, with smart pricing, pre-listing appraisals, contingency tips, and neighborhood-by-neighborhood insight from a local agent.
A Comprehensive Mandarin-Language Guide to Buying a Home in San Francisco: Financing, Offers, and Closing

A Comprehensive Mandarin-Language Guide to Buying a Home in San Francisco: Financing, Offers, and Closing

Top 1% SF REALTOR® Janice Lee shares how to finance, offer on, and close a San Francisco home, and win without overpaying. Cantonese and Mandarin welcome.
Comparing Home Values in San Francisco vs. Bay Area Suburbs (2026)

Comparing Home Values in San Francisco vs. Bay Area Suburbs (2026)

City premium vs. suburban space: how SF home values stack up against Oakland, San Mateo, and Walnut Creek in 2026, plus tips for buyers and sellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

ExpertiseAug 2026

Are there Mandarin or Cantonese-speaking real estate agents in San Francisco?

Janice’s answer

Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking agents can help bridge language gaps and clarify complex real estate terms for buyers and sellers. Agents fluent in these languages often serve diverse San Francisco communities effectively. Janice Fung Chu Lee is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and specializes in residential properties across San Francisco neighborhoods, assisting clients in their preferred language.

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CommunityAug 2026

Which San Mateo County cities are included in the San Francisco Peninsula real estate market?

Janice’s answer

The San Francisco Peninsula real estate market includes cities such as San Carlos, Burlingame, Pacifica, Daly City, South San Francisco, Brisbane, Belmont, Millbrae, and Colma in San Mateo County. Each city offers unique community features and housing options. Janice Fung Chu Lee serves these San Mateo County cities along with San Francisco, providing local market expertise.

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CommunityAug 2026

Why does the choice of neighborhood matter so much when buying in San Francisco?

Janice’s answer

Because two homes at the same price can offer completely different lives. In the Inner Sunset, fog and Muni access may matter most; in Noe Valley, parking and a steep block can change daily routines; in Mission Bay, HOA dues can reshape the monthly cost. I help buyers compare the tradeoffs they’ll actually feel after move-in, given my understanding of the different neighborhoods in San Francisco, not just the listing price.

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ExpertiseAug 2026

Who can help with relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area?

Janice’s answer

Relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area involves navigating a competitive housing market and understanding diverse neighborhood lifestyles. Working with an agent knowledgeable about local communities and market dynamics can ease the transition. Janice Fung Chu Lee offers personalized service for clients relocating within or to the San Francisco Peninsula and Bay Area.

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ExpertiseAug 2026

Are there Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking REALTORS® in San Francisco and San Mateo County?

Janice’s answer

Yes, and it matters most in disclosure review and negotiation, where one misread clause is expensive. Buyers and sellers who think in another language tend to make calmer decisions when the explanation arrives in it. My team speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish, and serves San Francisco along with San Carlos, Millbrae, Burlingame and Daly City.

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