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James Kil

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San Francisco real estate agent with Coldwell Banker with expertise luxury and probate sales

|Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

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James Kil

James Kil

PRO

San Francisco real estate agent with Coldwell Banker with expertise luxury and probate sales

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

San Francisco real estate agent with Coldwell Banker with expertise luxury and probate sales

James Kil is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Residential, serving buyers and sellers across San Francisco, Daly City, and South San Francisco. With extensive knowledge of these diverse markets, he expertly guides first-time buyers and mid-market clients through the complexities of purchasing homes, condos, and new construction properties. James leverages his deep neighborhood expertise to match clients with ideal properties that suit their lifestyle and investment goals. Committed to delivering clear, informed advice, he supports buyers and sellers through every step of the transaction, ensuring a smooth and successful experience in one of California’s most dynamic real estate markets.

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Articles

What to Do When You Inherit a Daly City Home?

What to Do When You Inherit a Daly City Home?

Inheriting a Daly City Home: Keep, Refi, or Sell?

What Changes When Your Daly City Offer Crosses $1.25M

What Changes When Your Daly City Offer Crosses $1.25M

Short answer: Daly City homes above $1.25M trigger a jumbo loan instead of a conforming one, which changes the underwriting rules.

How Do FHA Rules Affect First-Time Buyers in South San?

How Do FHA Rules Affect First-Time Buyers in South San?

South San Francisco for First-Time Buyers, Through the Lens of FHA Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Service AreasAug 2026

What changes when a Daly City home purchase goes above the conforming loan limit?

James’ answer

Past that limit the buyer moves from a conforming loan to a jumbo, and underwriting tightens: larger reserves, stricter documentation and less tolerance for an appraisal shortfall. Knowing where the threshold falls before writing offers prevents a pre-approval that does not survive the price bracket. My team works with buyers at that boundary in Daly City, South San Francisco and San Francisco.

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ExpertiseAug 2026

What types of properties does James Kil specialize in within San Francisco?

James’ answer

James Kil specializes in luxury and probate sales, as well as assisting first-time buyers and mid-market clients with homes, condos, and new construction properties. His expertise covers a broad range of property types in San Francisco, Daly City, and South San Francisco. James Kil is a San Francisco REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Residential, known for his deep knowledge of these markets.

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CommunityAug 2026

What neighborhoods does James Kil serve in the San Francisco Bay Area?

James’ answer

James Kil serves the diverse real estate markets of San Francisco, Daly City, and South San Francisco, each with unique community characteristics and housing options. Knowledge of these neighborhoods helps match clients with properties that fit their lifestyle and investment goals. James Kil’s local expertise spans these key Bay Area communities.

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CommunityAug 2026

Is South San Francisco a practical place to buy for people working on the Peninsula?

James’ answer

South San Francisco sits beside Highways 101 and 280 and close to the biotech employers, so commutes are short by Bay Area standards and everyday shopping is nearby. Much of the housing stock is mid-century, often trading turnkey conditions for the chance to improve a home over time.

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ExpertiseAug 2026

Does James Kil offer services in languages other than English?

James’ answer

Real estate agents who speak multiple languages can better serve diverse clients by overcoming communication barriers. James Kil offers services in both English and Korean, facilitating clear communication for a broader range of buyers and sellers. His bilingual skills enhance his ability to assist clients in San Francisco and nearby areas.

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James Kil
James KilSan Francisco real estate agent with Coldwell Banker with expertise luxury and probate sales
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Credentials
AgentJames Sung KilDRE #02120566
Primary marketsSan FranciscoDaly CitySouth San Francisco
BrokerageColdwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Equal Housing OpportunityEqual Housing
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