We recently worked with Barr Haney from Own Marin on purchasing our new home in Mill Valley - he…read morehelped us negotiate a fair price, and took plenty of time to show us the property while we were going through the decision process. This was the second home in Marin that he helped us get into and we are grateful for a smooth process both times, I can't recommend him enough. After we bought our new home, we looked to quickly turnaround and sell our other home in a somewhat slower market hoping to get it sold before the holidays. Barr's team moved quickly and professionally. The staging, photography, and marketing were all done at a high level, and he helped us sell our house within a week going to market - sold well over asking. He always took our phone calls, answered texts and emails and pushed through the process without a hitch. Thank you Barr and team for making this home buying and selling experience as seamless as possible.

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.

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!

Look no further, Austin is great! I needed his help with a date of death appraisal in Mill Valley…read more He responded quickly to my email request. We spoke by phone and the appraisal was set up that week. He arrived on time and performed a thorough inspection. He gave me the date the appraisal would be ready, only three business days. The appraisal arrived that morning. It was a thorough report with comps, pictures, and great explanations. I researched other appraisers, glad I went with Austin at Realvals.

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!

Lisa and her team have been absolutely wonderful, working with my Mom and me to rent and manage our…read morefamily home in San Anselmo. We highly recommend her!

When my husband and I decided that it was time to buy our first house, the decision to do it with…read moreAlex Narodny as our agent was obvious - we had already known him for a few years. It also turned out to be the best decision. With Alex by our side, the emotionally and mentally intense process of house hunting felt less confusing and disheartening. He gave us confidence to stay true to our vision and wishes, and necessary encouragement when the search seemed futile. Most importantly, he asked all the right questions and helped us establish a clear vision when it was time to make tough financial decisions. It was our first experience working with a real estate agent, and we expected them to be the source of information and a mediator. Alex left no questions unanswered and provided us with expertise and the necessary knowledge. But also, he turned out to be much more than that; he gently coached us through the whole process, and I believe that now, a few weeks after we closed the deal on our first house, our mental health is intact thanks to his professionalism, reliability, and kindness. And did I say that he is very friendly and fun? Well, I am saying it. If you work with Alex, good jokes are included. So yes, if you want to sell or buy a home and feel like someone is having your back and holding your hand at all times, Alex Narodny is the guy.

From our very first meeting, Alex impressed us with his calm demeanor, professionalism, and…read moreremarkable knowledge of every town in Marin. As first-time buyers in a fiercely competitive, low-inventory market, we were grateful for his honesty, clarity, and patience in guiding us through each step. He always made time for our questions and ensured we understood the process fully. Alex's extensive connections to trusted local vendors--electricians, plumbers, painters, and more--were a major advantage, making every aspect of our home purchase smoother and less stressful. Above all, he secured our dream home through an incredibly rare off-market opportunity, advocating for us with transparency and a relaxed, easygoing attitude. We quickly felt like we became friends with Alex, and his genuine care continued after closing--he checked in on us multiple times to make sure we were settling in well. Thanks to his lightning-fast responses and unwavering support, we always felt like a top priority. We would wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He truly made our dream a reality!

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.

This property management group is a gem…read more It's common to hear about property management companies that take forever to address maintenance requests or are impossible to get in touch with but we've had the best experience renting a property managed by Hogan & Vest/Structure Properties. We've rented for over 5 years and have always found their team to be super responsive and friendly. They go above and beyond to ensure their properties are well maintained and that tenants are taken care of. Thank you Ellen, JC, Sam, and the rest of the Hogan and Vest team!

My property manager Ty Harris shut off my electricity without warning. I spent almost two days with…read moreno power, only to find out from PG&E that the issue was internal. When I went to check the breaker as instructed by PG&E, the lightbulbs in the basement had been removed and it was pitch black. While I was trying to flip my breaker on, my back was turned and Ty Harris (who doesn't live in my building) came up from behind me and physically assaulted me. He hit me, threw me into a concrete wall, put his hands all over my body ripping at my skin, and chased me up a flight of stairs... I was bleeding from multiple areas. This is a premeditated assault. Violence.. There has been no apology from structure properties, no explanation for his behavior. Why do I have to explain to human adults that unlawful violence is bad?

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 worked with TPM in the spring and summer of 2025, and they were excellent. After living in a Mill…read moreValley townhouse for several years, I needed to move out and then upgrade the place for rental. My goal was to secure reliable tenants paying market-level rent within a few short months. Lee Petty and his team were exactly the right folks for the job. They connected me with skilled, efficient tradespeople (electrician, carpenter, painter, professional cleaner) who did high-quality work at a fair price and had the place ready in short order. TPM also handled the rental listing and vetting of prospective tenants. Result: a beautifully upgraded townhouse that commanded the desired rental rate, inhabited by wonderful and responsible tenants who are well liked by their neighbors. While I've chosen for now to manage the tenants and property myself, TPM is available to take that over at any time. I recommend TPM very highly!

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.