reliable management and thorough vetting of our prospective tenants…read more We have been a client of this company for forty years.

Noelle was great for the initial meeting of a showing. But unfortunately she never responded with…read moreany type of response after the application was processed. No call back no email nothing. Honestly people paying $50 dollars a piece for credit check and then never calling is very unprofessional. A simple no could have been more appropriate.

We came to visit friends who live in the area last September and fell in love with the beautiful…read moreMendocino coast. While in town we saw our house for sale. We couldn't believe we could afford a home in this beautiful place. Three months later we moved in. We have been so warmly welcomed by everyone in the Woods, and the community in general. Such a friendly area with so much to do and see. We especially like all the music events here at the Woods and around the area. We are so close to the beach, town, wineries, and unbelievable scenery. We found our forever home here.

Great place to live. Nearly paradise. Nice people living in a wooded environment. In the sunbelt…read moreout of the fog (mostly). Has many amenities including an indoor heated pool.

After years of moving, renovations, and homeownership upheaval, Deirdre Lamb made our dream forever…read morehome possible. She understood our needs, concerns, and values, and worked hard.. (I mean, hustled!) to get the deal done, and to our satisfaction. Deirdre has boundless energy and a wellspring of local knowledge. She worked much harder and showed WAY more motivation and care than we experienced in the Bay Area housing market. When we closed she sent us off/settled us in with warmth, good cheer, and a lovely and tasteful gift. Deirdre keeps in touch, remains responsive and helpful, and continues to be our valued go-to when we have logistical or community questions. We highly recommend Deirdre Lamb and Mendocino Realty Company.

After my retirement my wife and I started traveling and thinking about where else we might live to…read moreget away from the brutal Minnesota winters and steamy bug ridden summers. We had been to Mendocino on two previous occasions and in mid 2018 were there for a month. Mendocino has many of the features of our Minnesota home, with better weather. On a whim we stopped in to Deirdre Lamb's office on Ukiah Street. Deidre listened to our requirements very carefully and came up with several possibilities. She was extremely friendly and helpful, driving us around to likely prospects and showing us relevant local facilities. All of the properties she showed us were aligned with our needs as we had expressed them to her. A little to our surprise we found a property we wanted to buy. Deidre handled our negotiations well, even going so far as to write a letter to the previous owners telling them how our interests and desire to care for the property aligned with theirs. Once a price was settled she was instrumental in setting us up with an excellent mortgage broker who took us through the loan process. She continued to follow up with us regularly after we returned to Minnesota and also once we had completed our closing and moved in. I would strongly recommend her services for anyone looking to buy a home in Mendocino, Fort Bragg, or the surrounding areas.

I am the new on site manager here and have been here for approximately 4 months. Over the last few…read moremonths I have found the people of Marvin Garden Townhouses to be kind, helpful, and overall pleasant. We have made great changes already in just a few short months and as we move forward into 2023 I hope to continue the positive momentum. Right now I feel justified giving us a 3 star rating because we are still in need of repairs and upgrades. I am positive that by the end of 2023 we will be a 4 star property and by 2024/2025 we will be a 5 star property. The crime rate is low on our grounds and there really is an overall feeling of community and safe living.

I highly recommend Marvin Gardens! My townhouse is lovely, the manager Cindy is really nice &…read morehelpful & the grounds are beautiful. I couldn't be happier in my new home.

Carlon and Steve are a great team. I am in customer service myself so understand how important it…read moreis to have a real person manage our rental as opposed to a big company with nameless individuals, who have no skin in the game. We have a vacation rental and wanted someone local, who was focused on customer service to manage our property. They pay attention to detail and go above and beyond to make their guests feel like they have a private concierge. We, as property owners feel great knowing that our property and guests are well taken care of.

Our experience with Mackenzie at Mendo Sotheby's International Realty was deeply disappointing and…read morerevealed serious ethical failures, conflicts of interest, and a refusal to take accountability. If you are considering working with her, think twice. 1. Recommending a Home Inspector with a Clear Conflict of Interest Mackenzie recommended home inspector Jim Deering without disclosing that Deering's wife worked for the same company as the listing agent. This is a blatant conflict of interest and a serious breach of fiduciary duty. Instead of warning us, she actively guided us toward an inspector who was anything but neutral. 2. A Conflict of Interest, a Grossly Inaccurate Inspection, and a Cover-Up Mackenzie recommended Deering as our home inspector, despite his clear conflict of interest. Deering then conducted a negligent inspection that completely failed to identify at least 12 discrete roof leaks--an issue that multiple professional contractors later confirmed had existed for years. When we informed Mackenzie that we intended to file a claim against Deering for his substandard work, she then collaborated with him behind our backs, improperly forwarding our termite report without our consent and allowing Deering to create an inspection report he had no right to provide. Instead of acting in our best interest as fiduciary duty requires, she chose to align herself with the inspector she recommended rather than the clients she was supposed to represent. 3. When We Asked for Transparency, She and Sotheby's Refused When we requested copies of emails between Mackenzie and Deering--communications that could clarify the extent of their collaboration--Sotheby's flatly refused to provide them. Rather than correcting her mistake and being honest, Mackenzie and her brokerage chose to withhold information from us, even though it directly impacts our insurance claim. Wrongdoing was not in question - Sothebys and Mackenzie openly acknowledged their wrongdoing. Still, they chose to work against us. 4. Instead of Doing the Right Thing, She Chose to Conceal the Facts/Truth Rather than taking responsibility and being forthcoming, Mackenzie--and Mendo Sotheby's--worked harder to cover up their mistakes than to correct them. Where there is smoke, there is fire. The fact that they refuse to release something as simple as emails between her and Deering makes it clear that there is something to hide. 5. Warning to Future Buyers & Sellers If you are thinking about working with Mackenzie, ask yourself: Do you want an agent who looks out for you--or for themselves? Based on our experience, working with her comes with serious risks: * She may recommend service providers without disclosing conflicts of interest. * She collaborated with a home inspector who overlooked major defects in the home. * She has already admitted to violating fiduciary duties. * She and her brokerage may withhold critical information from you, even when their actions harm you. We are filing formal complaints with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the California Association of Realtors (CAR) to ensure her handling of our transaction is investigated. A real estate agent should work for you--not against you. We strongly advise against working with Mackenzie if you want an honest, ethical, and transparent real estate experience.

It's so easy to point out the shysters and tell of my bad experiences…read more On a positive note Greg Burke from Mendo/ Sotheby's Realty is one of the good guys. Greg's endless patients along with his expertise allowed me to go through my process of purchasing my retirement income properties. Greg never pushed me and seemed to put my wellbeing first. I found Greg Burke to be honest, hardworking, professional and a great negotiator! I couldn't be happier with the properties that I purchased and how the transactions were handled. Now that it is time for me to size down and sell my personal home Greg is an easy choice for my listing agent. Vicki Norris

this woman is definitely committed to our community. she takes the time…read moreto share important notices within our city.

I was selling a property and Ms. Deering represented the buyer After the buyer agreed upon a…read moreprice, having inspected the property and its condition, Ms. Deering brought her husband to do an inspection--why, when the buyer had already agreed on a price as is per their inspection--and he recommended a decrease in the sale price based on observations he made that had already been observed by the buyer.Incredibly unprofessional behavior from Ms. Deering I would not trust her for a moment.

Phil is great. Very organized. He will go the extra mile to make sure that your transaction goes…read moresmoothly. Also very fun to work with.