Cheryl and her staff made the process of selling my home so pleasant and stress free. Cheryl's…read moreconfidence, experience and expertise is unmatched. I couldn't be anymore impressed with Cheryl and her team, they prepared my home for sale and it sold in one day, well over the asking price. I'm still amazed. It gave me a new appreciation of what the right agent can do.

What a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Working with Cheryl Spence and Jupiter Real…read moreEstate Group was a lifesaver for me. I retired to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico bought a home there and Cheryl handled every detail (including moving furniture for an estate sale!) with such grace. My home in San Rafael sold in 36 days from the first Open House to close. Stunning! I cannot recommend Cheryl and her team highly enough! If you want results, don't hesitate. Put your home in Cheryl's hands and it will be sold quickly and efficiently. I'm forever grateful for her skill and experience. Prudence 'Lise' Miller

Larry Doyle is in expert in his field. We hired him for a project in Southern Marin. It was a…read morecomplex project with several adjoining lots and aggressive neighbors. Larry was able to survey and record a flawless representation of the lands. Giving a poor rating because the business is busy is ridiculous. Thank you to Larry and team.

Great surveyor, great team, always do an excellent job, very helpful on our projects.read more

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.

Barr Haney was amazing to work with as we looked to purchasing in Marin. It was great to have a…read morelocal Marin County Realtor who knows the different neighborhoods and what they each have to offer. We were finally able to have an offer accepted and that was all thanks to Barr, diligently working with the seller's agent to get all the final details worked out!

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

Kira is the most gifted, dedicated, and dynamic real estate agent with whom we have ever had the…read morefortune of working. In our first meeting, Kira exuded such the perfect blend of professionalism, expertise, humor and empathic listening, we knew that she was the right agent for our purchasing a home in a low inventory area (San Geronimo Valley). Even though Kira is very established, and the founder of the Tam team at City Real Estate, she is unafraid to use old school connection strategies, like knocking on doors, to create new possibilities for her clients. Little did we know that our house purchase story would take so many twists and turns! Kira was right with us with every challenge, giving us excellent advice, navigating difficult negotiations, offering a sense of confidence, and caring deeply for our dream of buying a very special home. When our friends referred us to Kira, they kept insisting, "You have to use Kira as your agent! She creates magic!" Now, we have the privilege of passing on this very wise advice to friends and our wider community - there is no one more qualified, communicative, or committed to have on your side than Kira Swaim when buying or selling your home.

Kira helped me sell my home of 28 years in Marin, offering her deep experience, sound…read morerecommendations, and limitless grace. Though it was clear that I had misgivings about leaving a home I had treasured for so long, Kira was patient, understanding, and completely supportive. She found a way to balance my control-freak nature with her market-based advice in a way that allowed us both to succeed brilliantly. I can't imagine working with anyone else so successfully.

I had a wonderful experience with Tamalpais Management. Dee and Lee were incredibly helpful and…read moreprofessional. They found a wonderful tenant for me and were on top of every issue that came up during the rental period. Dee went above and beyond with her property project managing skills and handled a damaging water leak like a pro! She didn't hesitate to get between the contractor and the plumber and make the issue right without breaking the bank! She saved me money and head aches time and time again. I would highly recommend these wonderful people!

I rarely write negative reviews, but I feel an obligation to share this experience so other…read morefamilies can make informed decisions. My parents, both 86 years old, were long-term tenants. My father has Alzheimer's and reached a point where it was no longer medically safe for him to live independently. Their move to assisted living was not a choice -- it was a medical necessity. Despite extensive communication and documentation explaining these circumstances, the property management response was rigid, transactional, and strikingly lacking in compassion. The situation was treated purely as a contractual inconvenience rather than a human crisis involving cognitive decline and elder care. They also levied a "leasing commission" - $5500! - to re-rent the immaculately kept house that took exactly one day for them to re-rent. What was most distressing was not just the financial posture taken, but the tone: repeated legalistic arguments with no acknowledgment of my father's condition, no empathy for an elderly couple in crisis, and no effort to handle the situation with basic humanity. If you are a tenant who expects empathy, discretion, or flexibility when life takes an unexpected and serious turn, I strongly encourage you to think carefully before working with this property management company.

Nancy helped us so much by promptly doing an appraisal for our family during a stressful time for…read moreus. She was professional, timely and answered all our questions. I highly recommend Nancy with Vallance Appraisals!

Nancy was a pleasure to work with. She was flexible with her schedule, on-time, and did a thorough…read moreappraisal to get me approved for the home loan. Will definitely recommend!

In March 2025 I needed a boundary survey to identify property lines at my house in Tiburon. I…read morecontated a couple of local surveyors before deciding on American Land Surveying. When I called Joe and discussed what I wanted a survey for, a fence relocation, we ended up talking for a half hour or so. He discussed legal matters relating to what I was doing based on his experience on top of the surveying work. The surveyor that did the field work was great too. I chatted with him quite a bit and was very personable, he explained the work he was doing so I understood all the markings. I had never had a survey done and didn't know much about the process but my experience was enjoyable. I am glad I worked with American Land Surveying, I didn't anticipate the process being as easy as it was.

Their website talks a good game. Still trying to get a copy of the survey I paid for to scale…read more First time they forgot the slope. Always very clear on what you have to pay. Other reviews for commercial projects. Maybe ALS stands for a condition.

Frank Howard Allen Realtors acknowledged, perpetuated, and implied agreement for our firm's efforts…read morethat identified, secured, and provided a willing and able buyer for a property previously listed with their firm. Not only did we obtain the interest from the buyer, we coordinated a showing appointment and communicated it to the former listing agent. We also recommended to the owner/seller to re-retain the Frank Howard Allen agent to coordinate the sale. Several discussions were communicated regarding an appropriate and traditional finder fee for our efforts. However, the agent became evasive and non-communicative and after the close of escrow, the Frank Howard Allen agent rejected the finder fee agreement and specifically indicated that he never had any intention of honoring the finder fee. This lack of integrity and character is disappointing, disturbing, and unfortunate

We met Lisa through a referral and we're glad we did. We were in a tough situation and Lisa and…read moreJustin did the heavy lifting for us. We've now known, and use Lisa , for the past 5 years and I would happily recommend her and Justin for any leasing situation you have.

Lisa knows her stuff, onboarding was fantastic as she recommended all the right things for us to…read morefix before renting out our property. She secured perfect tenant placing whom we've had for almost 3 thankful years thus far. She and Justin are a very responsive team to issues that crop up, both small and big. It took me forever to write a review maybe because we want Lisa's property management service all to ourselves. ;) Half kidding, she and team do a really good job and keep our books clean with all the receipts and statements she regularly keeps in portal. Glad we went with Lisa!