Today the real estate market is driven by the internet.  This is the first stop for over 90% of all buyers and sellers.  McGuire Real Estate reaches worldwide through the internet.

McGuire Real Estate’s team of experienced, talented, professionals gives me the opportunity to provide my clients the most comprehensive services and resources available in the real estate industry today.

Philosophy
Committed to client satisfaction, I understand the need to protect your interests, time and financial investment. Whether you are selling your home, buying your first house, moving up to your dream home, or searching for income property, I will use my negotiation skills and expertise to guide you through the process of buying or selling a home. 

Personal History
Growing up in San Diego and moving to San Francisco after receiving my B.A. in Art and an M.S. in Counseling from San Diego State University, I raised two daughters in the City, and have many years of personal investment experience in San Francisco real estate. I bought and restored my first Victorian home in Noe Valley in 1976. After moving to the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, I served as president of the neighborhood association for four years. Working as a special assistant to Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., first as Mayor Brown’s liaison to neighborhoods city wide, and then as Deputy Director of the Film Commission. I have a unique combination of experience and knowledge, and the ability to provide my clients with the highest level of professional service.

Client Testimonials

Dear Carole,
Best wishes for the New Year!
In the year of 2009, one of the luckiest things that happened in our lives was bumping into you at one of your open houses, on a dreary wintry day. With your warm smiles and gentle voices, you assured us that the sun would soon come out, and we would fall under the spell of this magical city. It turned out that you are right on both accounts. With seemingly inexhaustible patience, you took us around, showed us the city with its diverse neighborhoods and secret delights, the city you know inside out. You went way beyond call of duty, helping us to clarify our thoughts and inclinations regarding our housing needs, sort out our priorities, plan our searching strategies, and gently nudging us away from places that may not work out best for us. In the process, we fell in love with the city as well, and soon became proud owners of a small piece of this blessed land.
So it has been a success story. It worked not only because of your considerable knowledge of the city and the temperamental real estate market, but even more importantly, because you care. You care a great deal about the satisfaction and longer term needs of those you work with, and you take your work seriously, conducting it with amazing concentration and seemingly inexhaustible patience. You work as a team, and are always readily available and on time, which help to make the process of house hunting less strenuous and much more enjoyable.
We have absolutely no reservation in recommending you to anyone interested in moving to San Francisco, and believe that they will be as happy as we are in the years to come.
Best,
Wen and Ken
Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatrist (UC Professor Emeritus)

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
“Carole is extremely knowledgeable in her field, and knows her markets in & out. I gave her my criteria for a perfect home – and she found me the perfect place, in a neighborhood I never would’ve considered – but have come to love! She’s consistent, trustworthy & reliable; a joy to work with.” January 6, 2010
-Juliana Nelson, Global Planning Director, Cutwater

“First of all, Carole has been amazingly patient and helpful to us as we have probably not been the most motivated home buyers. Many agents would have kicked us to the curb by now. Not Carole! She has been our guiding light in the complex area of real estate. Who knew there were so many things to look out for and consider?! Carole has always been there for us with creative ideas and interesting opportunities that fit within our criteria and our budget. She is a wealth of information and knows the SF market like no one else I have met. As she should, being a long time resident and purchased and sold a few homes of her own. If you a looking for an agent that will look out for your best interests, be with you for the long haul, and ultimately be a pleasure to work with, Carole is the one. Thanks for your patience Carole, and we look forward to our continued relationship!”
- Jeremy Reid
President, FutureFind Media Technology Staffing

“Thanks again for being such a conscientious professional and for educating us about the market and consequently for helping us buy the amazing property we will own tomorrow. We truly appreciate your talent.”
- Courtney and Mary Goff

Dear Carole:
We want to thank you for your tremendous service, patience, expertise and support during the purchase of our new home. Though not 1st time home buyers, it has been a while since we last purchased a home, and the San Francisco market was new to us. You took the time to understand our tastes, needs, likes and dislikes, then helped us find a home that matches us so well˜as if it was built especially for us. You took us through the details of all the paperwork painlessly, and supported us technically and emotionally through this major purchase.
We are proud to know a great Realtor, and happy to tell people about the wonderful service you provided us. Thank you.
- Pat and Carla K.
Scientist and Educational Consultant

Carole worked very hard to find the right property for me in a very challenging and changing market. My criteria was very exact and we looked at many , many properties together I felt at times I would abuse her patience, however she never tires of the process and always gave me her full attention. She has a genuine enthusiasm for the business and through her diligence the right property was located, successfully negotiated and purchased.
- Michael Zelver
San Francisco

We truly appreciate all the hard work you put in to helping us locate, research and purchase our home in San Francisco. You were patient, thorough, and showed a deep understanding of the City, it’s neighborhoods and the local real estate market. You were able to assess our needs and seek out properties that would pique or interest. We will highly recommend your services to our friends and family looking to buy and sell real estate in San Francisco. Thank you.
- Rich Hillis and Michelle Ruggels

Community Participation:

• Earn Real Estate Auxiliary
• Older Women’s League
• Buena Vista Neighborhood Association
• Cole Valley Improvement Association
• DeYoung Museum

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Neighborhoods
Haight Ashbury/ Buena Vista Park/ Cole Valley
Recreation: Walking, browsing boutiques, coffee shops

• La Boulange Bakery: Cole & Parnasuss Street
• Escape From New York: Pizza by the slice
• The Booksmith
• Shoes on Haight Street: Pumas to Platforms and everything in-between
• Red Vic Movie House: old fashion seats and couches
• Amoeba Music: Largest music store in the bay area
• The Panhandle Park: Children’s play ground and full court pick-up basketball,
• Tai Chi on Sunday morning
• Golden Gate Park: Academy of Sciences, DeYoung Museum, Arboretum, Tennis Courts, Lawn Bowling, Biking & Walking, Picnic area, Stow Lake

Pacific Heights
Recreation: Walking, browsing boutiques, coffee shops

• Whole Foods at California and Franklin Gourmet Grocery
• LaMeditranee Restaurant
• Vivande Porto Via Restaurant
• Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe
• The Clay Theater (art films)
• Sundance Movie Theaters
• Alta Plaza Park: Children’s play ground, tennis courts, dog walking
• Lafayette Park: Children’s play ground, tennis courts, dog walking
• Private Schools: The Hamlin School, Town School, Convent of the Sacred Heart, University High School, Drew Preparatory School

Noe Valley
Recreation: Walking, browsing boutiques / children’s toys and clothes, coffee shops

• Lovejoy’s Tea Room
• Firefly Restaurant
• Cover to Cover Booksellers
• Dolores Park between Church & Delores and 18th & 19th Streets
• Produce Market @ 30th Street & Church

Cow Hollow, Union Street, and Polk Street-Russian Hill
Recreation: Walking, browsing high fashion jewelry & clothes boutiques for men and women, sidewalk cafes

• Rose’s Cafe
• Pesce Seafood on Polk Street
• La Boulange Bakery and restaurant on Polk and also Union Street
• Town School Store Second Hand Designer clothes on Polk Street
• Dog Walking: Small Neighborhood Park Corner of Green & Gough
• Bus Stop Sports Bar
• Coco Bella Chocolates
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Crissy Field beach with Dog Walking, Wind Surfing, Jogging, Biking

General Recommendations for Out of Towners

• Cable Cars and Market Street & Embarcadero Trolley
• Eat crab a Fisherman’s Warf
• Alcatraz and Harbor cruise
• Free City Guides walking tours: www.sfcityguides.org
• Twin Peaks View: Highest point in the city
• Shopping: Union Square, Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Ferry Building at the Embarcadero, Ghirardelli Square

General Recommendations for Families

• Golden Gate Park: Academy of Sciences, DeYoung Museum, Arboretum, Tennis Courts, Lawn Bowling, Biking & Walking, Picnic area, Stow Lake
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Crissy Field, Dog Walking, Wind Surfing, Jogging, Biking
• Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Bridge
• Fisherman’s Warf

General Recommendation For Art & Music

• Downtown: Museum of Modern Art, Cartoon Art Museum, ACT
• Civic Center: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Symphony
• Outer Richmond: Legion of Honor Art Museum

Recent Blog Posts
With the downturn in the economy I have taken to the tried and true, but not for everyone, cold call. Yes this means knocking on doors and introducing myself as a Realtor based in the McGuire Real Estate Noe Valley office at the corner of Church and Clipper. Here is my series of blog posts as a record of my experiences “on the street” and the questions, thoughts and comments of the people I meet. Visit now >>