As a third generation San Franciscan, Cheryl feels fortunate to have been raised in such a diverse, exciting city as San Francisco. Her fascination with real estate started at a young age. By her early twenties she had purchased her first home and learned firsthand the rewards of sweat equity.

A subsequent purchase was a five unit property in the Sunnyside where she quickly became engrossed with San Francisco's complicated and ever changing rent control laws from a property owner perspective.

This experience has proven invaluable not only for the successful management of her property but for her investor clients who rely on her vast rental experience to help them successfully fill their vacant units with well qualified tenants. The system she's been consistently using for the past 10+ years has resulted in a track record of zero evictions!

Cheryl enjoys working with a variety of clients ranging from investors to commercial clients to first time home buyers.  She firmly believes in the tremendous benefits of owning real estate including the tax incentives, the gradual building of wealth and the satisfaction of being a property owner. She takes pride in helping clients navigate through the sale or purchase of a property, negotiating the best price and terms, as well as ensuring that all the details will be smoothly handled.

In her free time, Cheryl enjoys raising orchids, hiking with her dogs, renovating her Spanish Revival home in Burlingame, and enjoying the fantastic restaurants available in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.

Education:

BS Environmental Studies, Sonoma State University 1999

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) 2008  (held by less than 2.3% of California licensees)

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR ®) 2008

Affiliations:

San Mateo Association of Realtors

San Francisco Association of Realtors

California Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

Women's Council of Realtors

Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council San Francisco

Small Property Owners Association

Build It Green

Contributor/Volunteer:

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team

S.F. Surfrider Foundation

Sustainable San Mateo

Northern California Solar Association

CA Department of Real Estate License #01505551

Kirsten, a San Mateo resident, joined Cashin Company's Burlingame office in May 2004 later transferring to the San Mateo office.

Kirsten is a liaison between the involved agents, escrow officer, inspection companies and lender, ensuring that all parties stay on track with deadlines, report sharing and document review.  

She is a great asset to the team!

Skip Walker is a key member of the property inspection team.  He thoroughly inspects a property top to bottom & evaluates over 400 items including the following primary building systems:

Site/Drainage
Roof/Attic
Structural/Foundation
Interior
Exterior
Windows/Doors
Electrical
Plumbing
Heating/Cooling
Fireplace(s)

 Skip is the best in his field!

Certifications include:

  MCI, Master CREIA Inspector #107
  ASHI Certified Inspector
  F.I.R.E. Service Certified Inspector #FP-102
  ICC Certified Building Inspector #5283444-B1
  ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector #5283444-M1
  ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector #5283444-P1
  Real Estate Appraiser, CA License #AT040048
  25+ Years Home Remodeling, Construction and Business Experience
  IT Educated
  RREI/CREI
  Insured/Bonded

The following team of resources are either personally recommended by Cheryl Bower (marked with an *) or by Cashin Company.

Many of these resources have helped clients before, during, and after a real estate transaction. Working with a team of professionals is essential for proven results, to help ensure a seamless transaction, and to assist in the evolution of your new home.

If a vendor whom you know is not on our list, it does not mean that the vendor may not provide satisfactory services. There is no substitute for your own independent evaluation of the service provider whom you may wish to employ, and as a result, Cheryl Bower & Cashin Company make no representations or warranties respecting the services, which you may obtain from the following list.

This directory is not comprehensive. Please contact Cheryl if you need help locating additional resources. Green categories represent eco-friendly resources.