Madeline, Alan, and Robert are simply the best. We worked with them to find our dream home in Marin that fit our budget, and to this day -- no buyer's remorse! The moment you meet Madeline and her team, you feel that they own the game of real estate. We were immediately impressed when we saw the team in action at open houses as they saved us countless hours. - Madeline assessed the properties based on our taste and wasn't afraid to ask the hard questions upon arrival, which saved us hours of back-and-forth with the sellers' agents. - Alan's extensive local knowledge of all the regulations and permits and is willing to walk to city hall to clarify any gray areas for the property and understand what permits might be necessary. - Robert's expertise in evaluating the structural components allowed him to quickly assess what immediate, long-term, and nice-to-have renovations would cost and how much time would be needed to make them. Overall, Madeline and her team are efficient, honest, knowledgeable, patient, and willing to continue to open doors until you've found your dream home. read more

Working with Madeline was the absolute best! She was able to help us quickly sell two properties for 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! read more

Madeline and her Team deserve 10 stars! She and Alan were so easy and fun to work with. Best of all, 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. read more

Signing on with Madeline was the best real estate decision we ever made. Not only did she sell our home in record time and significantly over asking price, she was very professional and competent. She knows the market, has excellent contacts for any job and responded immediately to any request. It seemed like she always knew what needed to be done, when, and how to make it happen. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Madeline and her team. Ed and Marlene Becking read more

We worked with Madeline to purchase our first home and could not have imagined a better experience. It was clear early on how much she cares and loves her job. We had quite a long wish list that we were sure would not fit within our budget, but she managed to make it happen....and fast. We are lucky to have had the team's knowledge throughout the whole process. We were purchasing from out of state which added a level of difficulty and they made everything so easy. Madeline, Alan, and Robert were amazing and helped us understand the entire process from reviewing the disclosures (so we didn't miss anything), to the work that needed to be done and finding the right people to do it for the right price. Madeline would even meet them at the house and would weed the garden while waiting! Overall, Madeline and her team are honest, knowledgeable, patient, and do whatever it takes to get you into the right house. The best part is that they continue the relationship after the sale closes. Robert has made visits to the house when we have had questions and anytime, we need a recommendation, they respond to us immediately. Brian & Sarah read more

I can't recommend Madeline high enough. We were recommended to her by our mortgage agent and met with her a week after being pre approved. She invited us to her office to meet herself and her husband and explain their roles in the buying process. They asked what we were looking for and what our budget was. We thought that might be the end of the meeting, but immediately Madeline thought of a property that hit nearly all of our wants. She took us to see it that very day. Long story short, after viewing a couple more properties we decided to make an offer on the first one Madeline recommended. We just moved into our new property and love it. Madeline helped us fill out all the documents and close on time. Her husbands expertise in navigating HOAs helped so much. We were new to buying in general and between planning a wedding and buying a house we were deeply overwhelmed. Madeline made this possible for us. read more

I can highly recommend Madeline and her amazing team. One of Madeline's advantages is that she really knows the Marin market. We were in the most competitive price range and had to expand our search area to have more affordable options. It did not matter in which part of Marin we were looking, Madeline would always provide us useful information about the area and how to think in terms of valuation, school district, commute, neighborhood etc. Another huge advantage is that her partner Rob is a contractor and he was very helpful when translating technical disclosures to $$. When we found our dream house, Madeline and her team helped us out with the inspections, disclosures and to put together a competitive offer and our offer was accepted! Madeline and her team are really on top of things and make it happen! read more

I just sold my Condo in Corte Madera through Madeline and her amazing team. Three weeks prior, I puchased my new home in San Rafael through Madeline as well. Both transactions were seem-less. I got top $ for my Condo as well. Madeline and her staff are extremely professional, they did everything, I just had to get out of the way. They really know the market, and how to maximize a sale and make it extremely easy to move into my new purchase in San Rafael. I highly recommend Madeline Schaider and her team. They are the best in Marin. Weather you are looking to list your home for sale, or purchase, they really know the market. I felt they had my back from the get go. V. B. San Rafael. read more

Madeleine came highly recommended, and it's true. Madeline's intuitive knowledge, years of experience, networked connections, and no-nonsense approach allowed me to have the reassurance that I have someone who has my back and who can take the reins. Madeline is committed by prioritizing her time for immediate communications, quick turnarounds, and timely appointments. I also really appreciate that Madeline has built a business that is partnered with a GC for easy consultations for home needs - plumbing, electrical, foundation, etc. I would use her services again and strongly encourage others to reach out for a 1st rate experience. read more

Beat Bossart was our agent for our first home purchase and he was definitely the right person for the job. In hindsight, Beat estimated the cost of home improvement projects very accurately. With this ability, Beat saved us from buying 3 or 4 houses which needed major work that we wouldn't have been able to afford. We ended up buying a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in Fairfax that only needed paint, carpets, and a couple of odd jobs. Before the purchase was final, Beat brought in a very observant (if not slightly pessimistic) inspector who exposed everything and I mean everything negative about the PUD. We knew EXACTLY what we were buying. A few years later, we feel like we got a bargain on a home that we love. read more

Madeline Schaider was our agent when we bought our first home. She gave us an edge in a tight market by staying on top of properties that were coming on the market and getting us in to see them as early as possible. She patiently explained the details of the home-buying process and helped us find a fantastic home in a neighborhood that was ideal for us. When it was time to sell our home, the property needed some improvements. Madeline and her team went above and beyond in recommending contractors, sourcing materials, and promoting our home to appropriate buyers. Thanks to the help of Madeline and her team, our home sold after the first weekend on the market, at a price well above our asking price. Whether you're buying or selling, Madeline Schaider is a powerhouse of a real estate agent whose expertise will help you get what you want. I highly recommend her as an agent. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would have. I've bought and sold houses for years and even a boat which required a mortgage but I've never worked with a more knowledgeable, professional and friendly Realtor than Beat (Bay-ot) Bossart from this office. In real estate, the most important thing to me is knowing someone has my back and will tell it to me straight. My home search was made so easy by Beat that it saved me time and money in the long run. Beat's advice, suggestions and insight turned out to be spot on every time! He would call me during the closing process every day just to let me know what he would be doing that day on my behalf. He is always on time and prepared with just the right info and always made me and my wife feel like this process, although stressful sometimes, was going to be OK. And, he was right. He is the best Real Estate Agent I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Do yourself a favor and speak with him at 415-279-4334 and you'll see why I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him! read more

Madeline and Alan were really great to work with and always very quick to respond to any questions. The challenges of purchasing in Marin compared to the Central Coast of California were so very different and Madeline was able to help us with her considerable understanding of the area from sewer lateral issues to pest reports and disclosures. They are both great people and so caring! You can't go wrong when buying in Marin :) read more

My husband and I have purchased two homes through Madeline and plan to use her again soon. Marin County is a land mind of homes with unpermitted work and construction that does not conform to current building code. The term "buyer beware" is something to take very seriously when looking for a home here. Madeline and her team know the codes inside and out, and will prevent you from overpaying for a home or making a risky purchase. Robert is a contractor on her team that helps answer questions on what additions/remodeling can be done and at what cost, and whether its even possible given the local restrictions. He is a really helpful resource, and it's surprising that more brokers don't work directly with contractors. Robert went to the city of Mill Valley with us and talked with the building department about adding a bathroom to a home we were considering purchasing, but did not. Her husband Alan is also on her team. He read through a 100-page HOA agreement before we bought our last home, to make sure there was nothing out of the ordinary in it. We've noticed how well-liked and respected she and her team are amongst the brokerage community, it definitely makes things go smoothly when buying a home. And finally, her customer service is great! She replies promptly to emails/phone calls, and always makes us feel like we are her only client, despite how many other deals she's working on at the same time. If you're buying a house in Marin, you need a team as educated as hers, or else you're doing yourself a huge disservice. read more

I interviewed Madeline when I was looking for a real estate agent to represent me in the search for my first home. Perhaps it was a bad day, but in the 45 minutes we were together, she spent most of the time answering her cell phone and talking to other people. She apologized every time it happened but left me wondering if she really had the time to represent me. Then, she took me to see one listing to get a feel for what I was looking for. It turned out to be a condo in the complex where she lives and she was representing the seller. Why would I want to get involved in that kind of conflict of interest? What's she going to do, argue with herself over who gets the better deal when she's representing both parties? Steer clear. read more

I love my Mill Valley house and each day I have more appreciation for the assistance Madeline Schaider and her team gave me in finding and selecting it. Buying a house can be an extremely emotional event, so having strong professional guidance really helped me in not only selecting a house that I love but a house that is structurally sound and a good investment as well. If it all comes down to location, location, location, I highly recommend Madeline, Madeline, Madeline. She's the expert when it comes to Marin real estate, and offers impeccable service. She helped me to demystify the lingo of the paper work and made the logistics of buying a home very easy. Madeline also has a network of top notch professionals who provided me with useful information and good service too. My house needed some sprucing up before moving in. Robert Ross, Madeline's business partner/Craftsman home designer helped me see the potential. Madeline and her team referred to me an interior designer and an amazing group of contractors so I had estimates in hand at closing. We repainted the entire interior, gave the kitchen a face-lift, changed out the doors and hardware, put in recessed lighting, changed out the base-boards, and finished a storage room that had only dirt floors when I signed the contract. The work started the day after closing and at a relatively low cost we transformed the house into my home. I highly recommend Madeline's service to you. read more

Madeline and her team helped us buy our home in Mill Valley this past fall and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. We were shopping for over a year for a home in Mill Valley and Madeline and her team were there for us 100%. Key differentiating strengths she and her team provided: * Positive working relationships with other high quality agents--her positive experience with the selling agent helped us get our deal through before the first open house. * Her business partner, Robert is a licensed contractor and was able to help us evaluate properties with remodeling costs in mind. In the Marin real estate market this is essential and quite frankly I'm not sure why more agents don't offer this type of service. Robert came to every showing and helped us feel more comfortable assessing the value of a property so we could make decisions quickly in the bidding process. * She is a pleasure to work with--genuine, honest, and a real go-getter with a positive attitude. She is organized, reliable and a great communicator. We put our faith in her and she did not let us down. She will not let you down! read more

I high recommend Madeline Schaider Real Estate.. The company did an excellent job of renovating and selling my condo. They went above and beyond what I expected and made the process a very pleasant experience. It should be noted that in this challenging economy they were able to sell the property on the day it was listed and for more than the listed price. A five star job. read more

Madeline Schaider and her team are the best agents to have when buying your first home! Madeline's warmth and enthusiasm alone would make the process worth it, add to that her extensive knowledge of the Marin real estate market and that of her team and you have a winning combination. Madeline truly understands how demanding the process of buying a home may be and works tirelessly to ensure minimum stress to her clients. The first time she met with me, she walked me through the entire process, which was extremely helpful being new to home buying. Madeline, Alan, and Robert were great at answering all my questions and talking me through any concerns I had. When I started house hunting, especially in this hot-buyers market, I wasn't sure I'd find the house of my dreams and one that could meet my needs. Madeline and her team set out to find the ideal property for me. Very quickly Madeline was able to identify the perfect property. She along with Robert and Alan helped me see how the property could become exactly the home I was looking for. Madeline's positive attitude, professional guidance and industry expertise were a big factor in our getting the house we wanted. Her advice during the offer stage was invaluable and she and her team helped us act quickly and decisively, which was a true blessing. We got our house! They continued to keep me on track with all we needed to accomplish once my offer was accepted, making everything leading up to escrow easy and understandable. The team provided me with resources for a successful remodel all the while keeping our budget and timeline in mind. Working with Madeline and her amazing team was delightful and rewarding. I strongly recommend Madeline Schaider Real Estate. Greg read more

Madeline Schaider and her colleagues were absolutely great! They helped us find and actually buy a house within a very tight timeline. Through her, we were able to find quality companies to do work after we bought our house. Great follow-up throughout the sale and after the sale. She definitely went the extra mile and then some. Do definitely recommend. read more

Madeline, Alan, and their staff are top-notch agents! This past year, we decided to sell our townhouse, so that we can eventually purchase a larger single-family home for our family of 4. The proactive, thorough, and cooperative approach of Madeline and Alan, helped us to quickly formulate and execute a comprehensive plan to prepare our house for the sell. They were intimately involved in every step and truly exceeded our expectations in regards to their attentiveness, support, knowledge, expertise, and resources. They did not leave one stone unturned to ensure a smooth process to the very end. What resulted was a home primed for the market, and a buyer within a week of listing the townhouse at a price above our anticipation! What really impressed me about them were their welcoming availability, close communication, organized management and tireless work ethic! They are passionate about what they do and very excellent at it. My wife and I couldn't be happier with them! They are a rare gem! read more

They should let you put more stars on these things. We recently relocated to Marin and lucked out finding Madeline, Alan and her team. They are the best we've ever worked with. They have an extensive network, and know every street, the nuances of the market, building code, reconstruction considerations, and more. They didn't just help us find a house- they helped us find the RIGHT house. They were there both when we needed them and when we didn't realize that we did. We counted on them for their no-nonsense opinions, which we asked for a LOT. Above all, we felt like we were in the caring arms of family. read more

Madeline, Alan and the team are amazing. I'm beyond busy and had no time to deal with getting the house ready to go on the market, selling and the million little details that go with it. Madeline and Alan were super responsive, knew their stuff and went above and beyond scheduling and managing home repairs and keeping things moving. I can't recommend them enough. They truly love doing what they do and it shows. It's not just about the commission for them. read more

We worked with Madeline to buy our house, which we signed for today! She was extremely thorough from inspections to dealing with escrow, and with us the entire way. We had a challenging mortgage experience, and Madeline stepped in and made things right. I honestly can't say enough about how grateful we are to have worked with her! read more

Beat Bossart came by our home to help advise us on improvments we could make for a future sale. He was great! Very knowledgable, insightful and personable. We look forward to working with him as our selling agent. read more

Madeline and her team just led the way for us in selling our property in Mill Valley and we really couldn't be happier with the experience. From the first meeting through all the wonderful recommendations for styling our home, dealing with vendors, open houses, offers and escrow we truly felt taken care of by Madeline and her exceptional team of professionals. We attribute the ease of this transaction to this talented group of people. Warm and caring, knowledgeable and flexible, these people know what they're doing. We've bought and sold multiple properties in the past. Never have we felt so taken care of, comfortable during the process and pleased with the end result. A perfect process from beginning to end. read more

Madeline Schaider has been my agent for years. She bought and sold our home in Mill Valley. Both transactions, from start to finish, were smooth, stress-free and easy. It was an excellent experience! When we bought, Madeline negotiated a good purchase price in a very competitive market and took care of every detail. Not only did we know exactly what we were getting in this purchase, but Madeline's business partner, Robert Ross, showed us our options for improving and upgrading the house and turning it into the home we'd always dreamed of. Starting with an ordinary Kott house in a very nice location, Robert guided us through major renovations to transform the house into an exceptional living space. When it was time to sell and move on, Madeline made the process effortless, and we obtained a very profitable price. Madeline is the genuine article. She and her colleagues are honest, knowledgeable, and professional and always demonstrated integrity. Her interactions with other real estate agents and all the contractors that inspected our house were very professional and right on - quite an experience and asset to have her represent us. It was a total pleasure working with Madeline. We enjoyed every minute of it. I can't imagine a person with more energy, business knowledge, good judgment, flexibility, and integrity. She treated us like family and our house as if it were her own. We felt very taken care of! Madeline comes with our HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION! read more