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.

When my father passed away, I found myself needing a date of death appraisal, a process that was…read morecompletely new to me. Austin made what felt overwhelming much more manageable. He was responsive and thorough in all of his communications, answered my questions with patience, and was flexible on timing. As someone who lives in a different county, with the house in Marin, it was reassuring to have someone local who was easy to reach and very responsive.

Austin at Realvals did a great job appraising our property. He responded quickly to a Yelp inquiry…read moreand provided a cost estimate right away, a price that was well below that of competitors. He's licensed and professional, and the final report was comprehensive and exactly what we were looking for. Additionally, he's a really nice and considerate guy. We don't wear shoes in the house (read: Asian), and he removed his shoes before entering. I wasn't even going to ask, but he did it anyway. This may seem like a small thing to others, but this level of consideration and respect for a household says a lot about his character. We got an appointment quickly and the turnaround time was fast. Really couldn't have imagined this happening in a better way. Thank you, Austin!

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!

We truly could not recommend Alex Narodny more highly. After more than 18 months of searching for a…read morehome in Sonoma, the process had become long and, at times, disheartening. When the right house finally came along, Alex helped us move quickly and strategically, putting together a compelling offer that ultimately got us the house. While Alex's primary market and expertise are in Marin, he brought that same level of knowledge and experience to our Sonoma purchase and knew exactly how to help us navigate the process. At the same time, we were preparing to sell our property in Marin with Alex, so there were a lot of moving pieces to coordinate. He connected us with fantastic brokers and helped make what could have been a complicated process feel seamless. Alex was knowledgeable, strategic, patient, and responsive throughout. He took the time to explain everything clearly, helped us navigate all of the details and decisions along the way, and made the entire experience feel manageable. Even the seller's agent commented on what a pleasure Alex was to work with. We genuinely believe we would not have gotten this house without Alex's guidance and expertise. After such a long search, we are incredibly grateful he helped us get across the finish line and into a home we absolutely love. We would recommend Alex without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell in Marin, Sonoma, or the surrounding area.

We had a fantastic experience working with Alex. From the very beginning, he was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and responsive throughout the entire home-buying process. When we loved a home, he moved quickly to help us put together a strong offer and then he kept everything on track to close the deal. We ended up getting the first home we put an offer on. He made the paperwork and signing process smooth and stress-free. He made sure we understood each step. He answered our calls and messages promptly, provided thoughtful and honest advice, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. He was personable, friendly, and genuinely had our best interests in mind. Would definitely recommend him as an agent!

I got the same obnoxious guy as someone else mentioned here in a 2010 review which states:…read more"...fellow was more then rude." I agree with that statement completely. He handed me his business card and said he was Lou La Gatta. He started in 2007 under the name of Marin Realty Group. He apparently has not learned to deal with buyers in a more productive way in the last 14 years since I find myself so annoyed at how I was treated, that I came here to warn others. At any rate, I went to look at a home with him, but he didn't seem to know anything about it. He had to refer to the sellers disclosure paperwork a lot, as if he just got around to reading it for the first time. His attitude changed as soon as he "assumed" I was not going to make a offer and basically told me I needed to leave. Little did he know I was also using this visit, to see if he might be the right agent to help me sell my two properties. If he would have had a better attitude I would have tossed business his way. But this guy lacked basic patience, politeness and showed no interest of knowing things about the home he was supposed to be selling. I felt he was doing this as a hobby and didn't really want to put any real effort into it. My suggestion is look elsewhere for someone who is more of a "people person" who knows their inventory. Lou La Gatta unfortunately chose the wrong business for his personality.

Well, I was doing some work today in the wonderful town of Larkspur, CA. I decided that with the…read moresituation in real estate it may make sense to speak with some local people. I always like to dabble in the industry. I came accross this person from Marin Realty. Well, this fellow was more then rude. He was obnoxious and insulting. I would think that this group has other great agents but this guy was awful. His name...he never gave it to me...how bizarre...well, this is one group I would never use.

They always respond as soon as Possible to any repair…read morerequests. Highly recommend! Thank you...

I had such a great experience working with Sierra! She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the entire process. She made everything feel seamless and was always quick to answer any questions or help with anything I needed. Even after the process was complete, she was more than happy to help me with a tenant reference, which I really appreciated. Would absolutely recommend working with her!

Working with Madeline was the absolute best! She was able to help us quickly sell two properties…read morefor a great price AND found our dream home in Corte Madera that checked every box for our family. Madeline is incredibly knowledgeable, knows who to turn to for just about everything and truly cares about making her clients happy by finding them exactly what they are looking for. So professional, experienced and on top of every detail. I can't recommend Madeline enough!

Madeline and her Team deserve 10 stars! She and Alan were so easy and fun to work with. Best of…read moreall, they live in our community and know the area very well. They helped us with staging, working with what we had, saving us thousands of dollars. We were amazed at how much better everything looked after her changes, and wished we had decorated the same for ourselves! We appreciated her frequent communication and she could not have been more responsive, letting us know what to expect during the entire process. She was the consummate professional, and listened to our questions and concerns, giving us helpful advice. We are extremely pleased with the result and highly recommend Madeline.

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.

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've had two dealings with a particular realtor at Alain Pinel Real Estate in Corte Madera named…read moreCourtney Whitaker. She is in a word OUTSTANDING. Competent, funny, hard working, ethical, eminently qualified and super smart and fast. She was selling a unit in our complex and needed additional information for her buyer and made sure she sourced several folks in the neighboring complex for her buyer (I was one of them). I remembered her when I needed real estate and market advice and contacted her for specific information which she supplied to me the same day! In addition she publishes a terrific e-newsletter that gives information about market in South Marin. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks Courtney you have terrific people skills and management. She comes from a video production and venture capital background which requires fast thinking and accuracy-- so she utterly gets it! Hope you stay in our community a long time and if we ever need to sell or buy real estate you Courtney Whitaker would be our first choice!

Courtney's just the best! Her attention to her clients and the details of the transactions are…read morebeyond compare. She doesn't give up, even in a tight inventory market like now, she keeps searching for the RIGHT home for each and every client. As a mortgage banker I've worked with a lot of realtors and I count Courtney as A++ in my book. Any client would be lucky to have Courtney represent them.

HORRIBLE! He exploited a contentious divorce situation for…read morehis own benefit by inserting automatic price deductions and cancellation clauses. Even when the court made a determination to transfer title to a third party to cover debts owing, he extorted money to buy him out of the contract. He is so unreasonable, our judge stated, "I will never issue an order to list a property with Michael Burke's name on the listing agreement ever again". I would NEVER recommend him or anyone he does business with.