I recently listed my home for sale with Jim and, in my opinion, house was sold in spite of him…read morerather than because of him. Like many realtors he seems mostly concerned with maximizing his commissions with as little of his time as possible and limiting his liability. It's too bad there aren't more realtors who actually see themselves as professionals who can actually provide a service to their clients.

Bought from Jim. He did an excellent job representing the seller. He set up custom showings, for…read morethe house fixed up in A++ condition at a low cost, got multiple offers, had his people present at all inspections to be sure his sellers had all the facts, knows everything about the town, and frankly we overpaid for the place we bought from him because my wife fell in love. We are happy in our place and plan to be here for a long time so it's okay (don't plan to create wealth via housing, just a good place to live Tiburon) but I have to say that Jim does his job well.

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.

If you are here than you are in decision mode. Jonathan is a great help in decision making, oh he…read morewon't tell you what to decide, but he will patiently and clearly answer every single question you have. This meant a great deal to me when we were purchasing our home, as it was my first experience and I'm conceptual. I need to think through decisions with lots of detail. I had no idea what to expect from the process, and still found I had unreal expectations. Jonathan's kind and gentle handing of my stream of questions alone was enough to make him a good agent, but that's not all you get from him. We were especially appreciative of his gentle steady nature as our sellers agent complicated things oddly. He handled that sticky scenario kindly while protecting our interests at every moment. He's so kind in all his interactions it's easy to miss when he's being tough. But he is when needed. We were so proud to have ourselves represented through the sticky part so graciously and firmly. We got the correct house for us! The market at the time was like the wild west with huge overbidding, and a lot of competition. Jonathan's knowledge of neighborhoods, and other agents seriously helped us place correct offers and avoid a couple that we ultimately had no chance at. We got ours for asking! And we love our home that suits us so well, just as predicted by Jonathan at the start. Sure, he's knowledgeable, smart, personable, professional, and all that you'd need and expect in a good agent. He is also an incredibly kind, caring, you focused, person that is a joy to work with. And isn't that what we'd all like to be around, and work with? Here's your chance to select a great 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.

As a first-time home buyer in the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market, my experience working…read morewith Anna Spathis (and her husband Dennis Stavropoulos) of Sterling Homes has been rich with thoughtful planning, education, communication, and care. Anna's home buying approach fit perfectly with my basic understanding of the real estate purchase process. She took me by the (virtual) hand and guided me through the various elements I needed to understand. Her experience as an educator, real estate agent, and strong sense of her client's needs all complement each other perfectly. This coupled with Dennis' strong real estate analysis skills, understanding of construction, plus their well curated network of professionals, make them a powerful real estate team. I appreciate the journey we went through together starting with a lakefront home in wine country to going under contract for a multi-unit building in San Francisco and finally ending with the purchase of a 2-unit building in San Rafael. The real estate lessons learned overall have been invaluable and partnership unforgettable.

We were referred to Sterling Homes Realty from some good friends. From the moment we spoke, my…read morepartner and I knew that we were in good hands with Anna and Dennis. They prepped us on what to expect in the home buying process and provided us with the tools we needed to make informed decisions. Our search began in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga and Walnut Creek but as we began narrowing down our wants and needs we ended our search in Alamo where we found our dream home. I am so grateful we went through our home buying process with Anna and Dennis. They really listened and encouraged us as we navigated the Bay Area housing market and sure enough, just as they said time and time again, each house that didn't quite fit would just bring us closer to "the one". If you're looking for professional, experienced, trustworthy people to assist you in finding your dream home, Anna and Dennis are the realtors for you. I cannot thank them enough for all they've done for us.

Great group of people. Joe is unbelievably helpful and responsive to communications. I highly…read morerecommend using HL for any of your commercial real estate needs.

Great people and a lot of real estate related services offered. I love working for HL.read more

Our family has experience with Bob and Pat Ravasio as both buyers and sellers: Son David purchased…read morehis house in Sausalito from Bob's reluctant seller, and we just recently sold our mother's house in Corte Madera--before and during the Covid-times. Neither deal was simple, but we were so impressed watching Bob navigate and negotiate our son's deal, we sought him out. Bob's calmness and reserve , combined with a smooth savvy one might find in a classic movie detective, impressed us at once. These personal traits, as well as his knowledge in deal-making and genuine kindness, make Bob a unique--and great--real estate agent. And he works tenaciously to make the deal fair for all. In this tough virus time, he did not give up. Pat, the other half of this successful team, is lively and exuberant, also savvy but not voracious--someone you want to know. She has a good eye for what needs to be done to make a house more appealing. She knows and loves Marin. Riding her bike, she engaged the neighbors; watered the plants; shopped for mirrors. Probably because of their experience, professionalism and characters, Pat and Bob have developed a team of experts and contractors--for permits, electrical, woodworking, roofing, staging, painting, flooring, gardening, cleaning. All were excellent. Bob and Pat listened to us clients. My brother and I knew our ideas and desires were being heard. Even better, both were generous with their knowledge and information and advice. During the Corte Madera sale and Covid, we had one buyer step back the day before escrow closed, one buyer became ill and disappeared, two buyers eventually made the same offers. The house was closed to viewing, then shown only in virtually and in limited ways. Caldwell Banker backed them up. What began as an quick and easy sale in early March ended in a Covid sale at the end of May. Bob and Pat did not falter. We got to know, like, and respect Bob and Pat Ravasio during these months, and we most highly recommend them to buyers and sellers. In spite of these precarious times, we sold our house and we did fine.

Most ethical, honest, and all-around awesome realtors in Marin! Bob and Pat have done so much for…read moreour community and are very generous and charitable. Whether you have a home to sell or are looking for your next one you should go with this spectacular Team! Pat is a vivacious and creative woman who has the pulse on the community and can get anything done. Café Verde is just one of her valuable contributions to our community. Her husband Bob is the kindest realtor I have come across. His sensitivity and unusually selfless style is a rare find in the real estate market. Bravo you two! A fine team! 5 STARS

18 places in one weekend - 10 min at each house... that's how many homes my husband and I looked at…read morebefore making our decision to purchase our home a week later. Lori had no problem keeping up with our fast pace and made sure she was always 10 steps ahead. Within two months, not only did Lori help us purchase our new dream home, but she also helped me sell my townhouse prior. Lori didn't miss a beat, and it was nice to see her senior experience as both a seller 's agent and buyer's agent, both of which she performed at the highest level. I am known to be extremely selective and maintain high expectations of my business partners and vendors. We met Lori through mutual friends at the Corte Madera Fourth of July Parade. I conveyed my high standards to her right away and she didn't flinch. Confidence, professionalism, market knowledge, real estate savviness, negotiating, thinking outside the box, results oriented and solution based are all attributes at Lori's core. She not only hears you but listens, really listens - she has an ear for what you are looking for in your new home, and also when you just need to vent. She makes you feel comfortable the moment you meet her. When you are starting to write another life chapter with a new home, you want Lori Docherty at the beginning in the Foreword, on every page and in the Acknowledgements at the end and you'll end up with a bestseller.

Total professional! Lori has wonderful honesty, and a great understanding of the market…read more Lori sold our house, managed the whole process, staging, pocket listing, marketing, vetting of buyers. My neighbors even text me and told me that Lori was the most considerate broker they had ever known! If you are buying or selling, I could not endorse a broker more than Lori. It's a big decision to make, but I can tell you Lori is your Gal!

After twenty years of raising a family in a home in San Anselmo, my husband and I felt it was time…read moreto make a change. We knew it was going to be a challenge to find our next perfect home in Marin, which is why we selected Jeff as our real estate agent. He not only knows Marin inside and out, but he has years of experience and success in the Marin real estate market. When we finally found a new home we were excited about, Jeff adeptly facilitated the process through to a successful purchase. We feel incredibly grateful to him for his guidance, honesty, insights, and calm presence during our search and purchase of a home we love. A great sense of humor didn't hurt either!

We would like to strongly recommend Jeff Stirley to anyone seeking to buy a house in Marin County…read more  When we decided to move back to Marin after many years away, we found that the housing market was in an extremely difficult place for buyers, as there were very few houses on the market and when they appeared there was a frenzy of above price offers for all of them.  This was very discouraging.  A bit overwhelmed, a friend suggested that we meet Jeff and consult with him about what we were looking for, what neighborhoods, the limits of our potential funding, etc.   We met with Jeff and immediately felt comfortable with his style and approach.  Jeff suggested that one option would be for hm and his office to write a letter that would be delivered directly to every house in the neighborhoods we were interested in and see what we might be able to do "off-market".  This had the advantage of being more personal with potential sellers and also avoiding the craziness of the open market.  Thankfully, one neighbor responded positively and we were able to purchase a beautiful house in the neighborhood we most desired and were able to do so without the discomfort and uncertainty of an open market bidding war. We could not have been happier with Jeff and his company.  He did a great job, went outside the box and was a pleasure to deal with throughout.