Working with Whitney Potter at Own Marin was an outstanding experience. If you are looking for the…read morea top Marin County real estate agent, Whitney should absolutely be on your list. Whitney came highly recommended by a friend, and after meeting with multiple Realtors while deciding who to work with, we ultimately chose him--and we're so glad we did. From the very beginning, he demonstrated deep expertise in the Marin County real estate market and a clear strategy for selling my parents' home in Mill Valley. He guided us through pricing, preparation, and timing with thoughtful advice that made the entire process smooth and successful. We also used the concierge service offered by Own Marin, which was incredibly helpful. It made it easy to cover the upfront costs for additional work and improvements that helped the property stand out before going to market. What really sets Whitney apart is his responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail. He kept us informed every step of the way, handled every challenge calmly and efficiently, and made what can be a stressful process feel organized and manageable. His knowledge of Mill Valley real estate and the broader Marin County housing market, along with his marketing strategy and strong network, clearly helped attract serious buyers and achieve a fantastic outcome. If you're searching for a top Marin County Realtor and someone you can truly trust to guide you through selling a home in Marin, we highly recommend Whitney Potter. Whitney and the team at Own Marin exceeded our expectations, and we're incredibly grateful for his expertise and dedication.

Our family had a fabulous and very successful experience selling my mother-in-law's house through…read moreBarr Haney, a Marin County realtor from Own Marin. We contacted them several months ahead of our target date for selling and their team was very helpful and supportive in guiding us through the inspections as well as in deciding what updates my wife's family's home of over 60 years needed to attract potential buyers. The photos and videos of the property were outstanding and the staging was beautiful. Ultimately the property sold a week after listing for 25% over the asking price with 7 offers. We were amazed and very appreciative of the expertise Barr and the Own Marin team provided.

Mary, Sarah, and Tara are an exceptional team. They genuinely care about helping their clients find…read morethe right home and will patiently search alongside you until that happens. Their expertise runs deep -- they know not only the ins and outs of each neighborhood, but even the nuances of individual streets. This mattered tremendously to us as we were moving from out of town and considering multiple areas in Marin. At no point did they try to sell us on a house. In fact, they often led with, "Here are the things that could be tricky about this home or neighborhood." That honesty and thoughtfulness built enormous trust throughout the process. In the end, they helped us find the perfect home for our family (and guided us through some hurdles along the way). We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them enough.

It is challenging to sell or buy a home. But, not with Marin Home Team. We have sold two homes in…read moreMill Valley with them and they are the best agents we have ever worked with. They are knowledgeable about the area and the process for finding the right buyer or home. We just sold our 2nd home with them after getting 3 offers and accepting a full price offer with no contingencies and a fast close. They have excellent resources and are such a pleasure to work with. Sarah spent so much time with us and negotiating with the buyer's agent, and was able to meet a very tight timeframe for us. Go to them for all your Marin real estate needs.

Tracy represented us in the sale of our Kentfield property. We contacted her specifically due to…read moresome challenging aspects of properly marketing our home. She did not disappoint. She was up for doing the due diligence and guided us through the preparation, timing, and pricing. She was personally involved the whole way, willing to answer our calls and take meetings at almost any time. She has a wealth of connections to get work done, get questions answered, and to expose the property to a wide range of buyers. In the end she connected us with well-informed buyers and guided us through the sale process with confidence. Working with her was a pleasure and we would gladly recommend her to anyone buying or selling in Marin.

Tracy is a force. She came to our house and told me what I needed to do create maximum interest and…read morea quick sale, She knows what she is doing. I was a little hesitant at first but she was right. She said she would sell the house in a week. Well that was not accurate. She sold it in six days. On yeah for $500,000.00 over asking ! Thank you Tracy. You are the best ! Jeremy

Sarah is absolutely amazing at what she does. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she truly…read morecares about the people she works with and is committed to helping them find what is right for them. She is knowledgeable, responsive, and makes the whole real estate process feel less overwhelming. What really stands out about Sarah is her honesty, dedication, and the way she genuinely goes above and beyond for her clients. If you're looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable real estate agent in San Rafael or anywhere in Marin County, I would highly recommend reaching out to Sarah!

I have no Sarah her whole life. I can tell you with someone with a lot of experience with this…read moreperson, she knows what she's doing and she'll do everything possible to help people. She cares about achieve their goals. She is whip, smart, knowledgeable and experienced. You couldn't do better in choosing a real estate agent.

1400 Santa Lucia…read more 1. We were in the market for our first dream home. My wife and daughter first met Susan Kockos, License #: 01928141 at an open house in Pacifica where she was the hosting/listing agent for that house. We couldn't get this property because we got outbid by another buyer. We then moved onto a different property, 1400 Santa Lucia, San Bruno, CA 94066. 2. My wife and daughter went to the open house on a Sunday where she met Matt Ciganek DRE #01871937. He was the listing agent for this property. There were many people at the open house. My wife loved the weather in that area, how beautiful the home was, and the proximity of a park nearby. 3. Since we were very interested in this property, we informed Susan Kockos of our interest. Susan mentioned to me over the phone that she went to the open house and met with the listing agent Matt in person and chatted a bit. Fast forward on Nov 15th, we began to put in our offer. The property was listed for $1,195,000, I told Susan to help us submit the offer for $1.2 million. A couple of hours later she called me and said she spoke to the listing agent who told her our offer was $100,000 away from getting the house. I then counteroffered at $1.275 million. I didn't hear back from Susan and finally received a missed call from her at 2:50pm. When I called her back at 3:05pm, she mentioned to me that the cut off time for the last offer was at 3:00 pm but she will see what she can do if we have a higher offer. She convinced me that I will have to put a minimum of $1.32 million to get a chance with this house. I agreed, not thinking much since she told me we passed the deadline already. However, at 4:31pm Susan called me and said that our offer of $1.32 was accepted. She mentioned that there were 11 offers total and ours was the top 5. 4. After further consideration and within 90 mins of the acceptance, I texted Susan that we changed our mind and wanted to cancel the contract. My wife also tried to call her as well and spoke to her at 6:53pm, Susan told my wife that "this could get ugly and there will be consequences". We then emailed Susan our signed offer withdrawal letter and explained to her our situation. Susan replied at 7:06pm that she would forward the withdrawal email to the seller. The following day, Susan emailed us the official cancellation form. Which my wife and I signed and emailed back immediately at 10:25am on November 15th. 5. The following day, we received a text and email from Susan harassing and threatening us that we should have a lawyer ready. When I mentioned this to my close family and friends, everyone could not believe our own realtor would do this to us. We put our trust in Susan, that she would help us through this very big decision of our life. However instead, she just made things complicated and confusing. 6. Upon request, we finally received the sellers signed contract on November 20th at 10:16 am (5 days after our final offer) from Susan. At this time, the seller still did not provide us their signed release of contract cancellation. 7. I read the contract carefully and based on the contract that both the seller and buyers signed, Clause #29, Liquidated Damages, clearly states that "if Buyer fails to complete this purchase because of Buyer's default, seller shall retain, as liquidated damages, the deposit actually paid." Since we notified Susan the same evening when we wanted to cancel the contract, we did not give a deposit to the buyer. Therefore, no deposit was paid. 8. Clause #31, Arbitration of Dispute, Section E, states that "BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS THOSE RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE 'ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES' PROVISION." 9. In no way was Susan trying to help us cancel the contract. She did not even provide us with the sellers 'complete signature and she didn't seem to know our rights as her clients in this situation. 10. As of November 19th, Santa Lucia still showed active, available to any potential buyer on Zillow, Realtor.com and other home search engines. Therefore, we clearly did not cause any "Liquidated Damages." 11. I hope this letter will alert any potential buyers of our experience with Susan. This is not how first-time home buying experience should be. As of today, we still have not received the signed cancellation letter from the seller. However, I do see the house in pending status on Zillow already.

I get more garbage ads from this company than any other real estate company. Will never use them…read moresimply for how much unsolicited spam mail they have sent

My wife and I spent 15 years in the East Bay dreaming about moving back to San Francisco, but when…read morewe finally decided to make it happen, we came to the search pretty unfocused. We knew what we wanted (classic SF character, water views, a walkable and vibrant neighborhood) but had no clear sense of where to find it all or how to think about our budget. We needed more than a real estate agent; we needed someone who could help us find the dream itself. Danielle Lazier at Vivre Real Estate became our buyer's agent, and she was exactly that person. She listened carefully, zeroed in quickly on what would feel like home to us, and brought real clarity to how our budget aligned with home values on the ground. She was direct and always available, without ever making us feel rushed. We found a stunning co-op apartment in Russian Hill with breathtaking views. Danielle's strategic pricing advice helped us craft a winning offer, and her expertise navigating the additional complexities of a co-op transaction was invaluable. She connected us with excellent vendors, guided us through contingencies, and kept us calm through closing. If you're a home buyer trying to navigate San Francisco's uniquely complex real estate market, there is no one more qualified to have in your corner. She turned a vague old dream into our actual home, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Feeling discouraged about finding an accessible and affordable condominium in a safe and walkable…read moreneighborhood in San Francisco for my disabled daughter, I turned once again to Danielle Lazier and Vivre Real Estate. Amidst the ads for towering units available on noisy city streets, Danielle sent me a notice of a price-reduced condo in the Sunset/Parkside, immaculate and beautifully lighted, with nearby cafés and ocean views. She guided us through the ideal mortgage and escrow process, even through inspection, and coached me in making the offer that wasn't refused. Danielle Lazier takes the needs of her clients as her own goals and addresses them with expertise and grace.

I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan and he is an absolutely great Realtor. He performed…read moreunder pressure to be able to find a home and get an offer accepted for the buyers as they needed to close by a certain time. Jonathan was very helpful in making the whole process smoother and working with the listing agent to help keep everything together and to a successful sale. He helped me in the process with staying focused on what needed to happen and being patient when things took longer then expected with the financing side. I would totally recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home here in the Bay Area.

Reached out via text as we are looking for an agent in Marin. Someone at the number 415.307.0505…read moreresponded and said they would like to schedule a zoom call. I sent my availability. Then, no response. One week later and still crickets. This is very unprofessional, and bad customer service.

Julia is the best! Incredibly diligent, responsive, knowledgeable, compassionate, and capable. We…read morewere first time homebuyers and she made it possible for us to get our perfect first home. Highly recommend!

Overwhelmed by selling your home? We were too!…read more I went back and forth for a few months about selling and Julia was super patient, supportive and knowledgeable. Once we decided that we were going to sell, Julia hit the ground running. She offered a lot of knowledge about the Marin real estate market and did all of the research to price our home reasonably and competitively. She explained her process well and was also great at listening to us and working collaboratively as a team. She facilitated and followed though with all of the things that needed to be done before our home was on the market. I really felt like I didn't lift a finger. Our home sold super quickly, and Julia broke down all of the offers we got in layman terms and helped us choose the best offer for us. Throughout the escrow process she was available and present and walked us through each step. Julia really made selling a home so easy and seamless! Julia is kind, friendly, knowledgeable, supportive and communicative and is excellent at what she does. We are so glad we were able to work with Julia Fitzpatrick, a one of a kind Marin County realtor!

From start to finish Anna Roberts was amazing and patient (as we can be quite picky)…read more She found us our prefect home at the perfect price. What a negotiator!! She made everything so easy for us and answered every question immediately throughout the entire process. If you're looking for an honest Real Estate professional, Anna Roberts is your agent! We wish there were more stars to give her!

Anna is an outstanding agent in Marin, and helped us to buy our home in Mill Valley. She really…read moreimpressed my wife and I as our buying agent and is someone that will take the time to hand hold new home buyers as well as buyers who are "a little bit picky" and want to see lots and lots of properties before making a decision. Her service continues even after you have purchased a home, as she has been very helpful in putting us in touch with local repairmen, contractors, roofers, electricians, etc etc as the needs arise. She also helped us find our mortgage broker and insurance agent - she really is a 1 stop shop for buying a home.