We met with Liz McCarthy and Shenna Moe in February 2026 to discuss selling our deceased step mother's home in Mill Valley. They were a fantastic help. The home needed many cosmetic upgrades and repairs. They had local contractor contacts that were fast, reasonably priced and did great work. They arranged for all of the required inspections. In addition, and most importantly, they reviewed every inspector recommendation, and told us "have to do", "nice to do" and "don't waste your money". They were very budget conscious, which was much appreciated. Had we run short of funds, they had a very reasonably priced short term funding solution. We were skeptical of staging because of the cost. We were 100% wrong. The staging not only made the house look larger and lighter, but the stager worked with the painters on some accent colors in the kitchen that made the kitchen 100% more appealing. Their pricing strategy was spot on. We sold the home in 8 days - $500,000+ over asking. If there was a rating higher than five stars we would give it. This team is amazing. The Park Family May 2026 read more

We worked with Liz McCarthy twice, once to buy a house and another time to sell our house. Throughout both experiences, we truly appreciated how attentive she was to our timelines and needs. We never felt pressured or rushed, and we are grateful that she took the time to explain every step and decision along the way. Her entire team was wonderful. From the Director of Operations, who clearly explained all the forms and timelines, to the staging company and the contractor, everyone provided excellent service. Thank you, Liz! read more

I can't speak highly enough regarding our experience working with McCarty and Moe and our agent, Mary Kay Mitchell, on the sale of our house at 41 Vine Ave. We had worked with Mary Kay before as our buying agent and knew we were in good hands, but the selling side of the real estate is a whole different ballgame and so you never know. Long and short, we couldn't have been more impressed with the professionalism, market savvy and attention to detail that Mary Kay demonstrated throughout the process of getting our house on the market. Additionally, she was an outstanding collaborator and communicator, coming up with creative solutions, supporting our decisions when appropriate, but also pushing back when needed. In our case, we went from vacated house to first showing in less than 4 weeks and there is no way we could have done it without Mary Kay's guidance and commitment to making it happen. And, once the house was ready to go she did a great job of marketing it and handling all of the negotiations with the eventual buyer. Suffice it to say, whether you're buying or selling, we have no hesitation recommending Mary Kay to anyone out there looking for a great agent. read more

My partner and I moved to Marin a few months ago from the East Bay. Our buying agents in Marin were Liz McCarthy and Mary Kay Mitchell through the McCarthy + Moe Group. They were exceptional to work with! They helped us find the home that was right for us. They went the extra mile when we needed it and remained warm, engaging, and good advocates for us all the while. Even after the sale closed they were available to help us with good local referrals. I can't recommend them enough. read more

We could not be happier in our new home and Shenna & Liz made it happen!! They were wonderful to work with every step of the way. They walked us through each part of the process, making it seem easy. They are caring & considerate, paying attention to the minute details and the overall goal. We wholeheartedly appreciate all their hard work to get us over the finish line!! Thank you Shenna & Liz and your team!! read more

Mary Kay Mitchell is an amazing realtor. She has provided us with all the support we needed during the process of our house purchase. We had no experience of home buying in the US, Mary Kay patiently and meticulously took us through the process, holding our hands every step of the way. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area we were looking to buy and quickly became attuned to the type of home we were looking for. Her quick understanding of our needs and ability to build positive relationships with all parties enabled us to secure a home, a great financial broker and all the resources we needed to make a purchase as quick and easy as possible. We highly recommend Mary Kay and will be referring all our friends. Tim and Fiona Watson read more

One can look at Shenna's sales numbers and industry rankings and quickly see that she is a top agent. But what those numbers and rankings do not show is the actual experience of having an agent who is "all in," working tirelessly to get the best possible outcomes for her clients. Her expertise and deep knowledge of the real estate industry coupled with her intuition, finesse and intellect make her an exceptional agent. But she is not just an agent. She is a problem solver. No matter what the circumstances are, what state a house is in, how prepared we are as sellers, there inevitably will be issues that arise. Always with a steady and reassuring demeanor, even during the most stressful moments, Shenna is like a river that gracefully flows around rocks in its path, navigating effortlessly through challenges, with a positive attitude, a sense of calm and a dogged determination to resolve them quickly. I have watched her do this countless times and I just stand in awe. Her knowledge goes beyond sales and marketing, but rather includes a vast understanding of construction, roofing, sewers, flooring, zoning, codes, electrical, structural issues and more. This empowers her to operate akin to an air traffic controller, helping manage all the dynamic components. Her extensive knowledge is remarkably impressive and leads to swift, cost-effective resolutions of problems. Shenna goes above and beyond what I could expect of an agent, while offering much needed moral support along the way. My consulting business focuses on helping professionals add real value to their client relationships by going beyond the matter at hand, anticipating obstacles, considering the broader issues and strategically positioning to achieve the best possible outcomes. What I should do is just send my clients around with Shenna for a week observing her every step, as she embodies this approach in all that she does. She has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike not only because of her expertise but also because of her innate capacity to connect with people and build trust to ensure everyone wins. Shenna was also my agent when I bought my house in 2016. Shenna's efforts were truly transformative in my life. Without her, I would never have achieved homeownership, which has brought years of pride in my accomplishment, a beautiful home for my family, and financial success supporting my broader life goals. Now, as the seller, she also facilitated a shift into a new chapter for me that would never have been written had it not been for her support and vision. My home became an asset that fostered the life experiences I have wanted beyond having a roof over my head. It is with great conviction that I offer the highest recommendations for Shenna ---as a buyer or seller you will be in the very best of hands. I know because I've been both under the skillful direction of Shenna Moe and am deeply grateful. - Paige Hutson read more

Liz McCarthy and her team did a fantastic job selling our home in San Rafael. Her professional advice was priceless and she provided an incredible team that updated and staged our home beautifully in preparation for the sale. She always kept us in the loop during the process and was patient with our questions My husband and I definitely recommend her to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home. read more

Liz McCarthy is a great agent! This is the second property she has sold for me. This time she pushed me to accelerate my plans for when to go on the market and she was so right. We got 56K over the $1,249,000 asking price! It is very likely we wouldn't have even gotten the asking price if we had waited. She also has a great supporting crew in the office and for repairs, painting, staging, anything that needs doing to prepare the property for sale. Thanks Liz! read more

Can't thank the McCarthy & Moe Group enough! Our first home buying experience was seamless, which says a lot when buying in Marin. We loved working with Charlene. She was very communicative, prompt, and knowledgeable and at the same time super friendly and easy going. THANK YOU! read more

Liz and Shenna were wonderful throughout our search. They are both very experienced, know the market so well and give great advice. Liz was incredibly supportive and helpful during closing, which tends to be the most stressful time. She was there every step of the way and made everything as easy and seamless as could be. Thank you so much for all your support and hard work, we appreciate you and your team! With love, Monica & Casey read more

Marin is filled with Realtors. I spent quite a bit of time researching and performing due diligence on the top Realtors before choosing Shenna Moe (Team McCarthy Moe). The Team includes several design and operational experts to make the process seamless and easy. They also offer a program and work with design teams that can transform your home into a masterpiece. Shenna is also a joy to work with. She is sincere, professional and a master negotiator. I would not consider any other team to sell my next home. read more

We found Charlene at McCarthy Moe through a friend's referral and were thrilled when we didn't just get one awesome realtor but a whole team of awesome women to sell our home. We spoke to four other realtors before selecting McCarthy Moe Group when they stood out by a country mile. They knew our area so well and gave us such confidence with their timing, renovation, and pricing recommendations. After listing with the team we communicated by our preferred channel - text and email - and had regular updates but didn't feel bombarded. We opted for them to manage renovations and basically everything, all we did was approve their plans. This was perfect as it allowed us to focus on moving and not worry at all about how the house was being marketed. In our downturned market we had a sale above asking and the whole process took less than two months from meeting them to money in our bank - including renovations and marketing. It was speedy, efficient and got us what we wanted for the house. McCarthy Moe Group, especially Charlene, were a joy to work with. Fast, knowledgeable, helpful, positive, humble and very kind with their time. They were able to walk us through form filling without getting frustrated when we didn't understand or asked a lot of questions - which is truly saintly given how many questions we asked and how little we felt we knew! We never questioned their judgment and at no point felt like we were being sold to - a very different experience than other agents we've met. I'd definitely recommend McCarthy Moe Group and am a bit sad we've moved out of the area and can't rely on them for future realtor needs! read more

If you don't go with McCarthy Moe and Compass to sell your home, you're leaving money on the table. They have figured out the most seamless and optimized way of selling a home to get you the highest price while also requiring as little work on the seller's end as possible. They are total pros and we are so happy we went with them. read more

I loved working with the McCarthy Moe Group in purchasing our dream home! I would highly recommend them for navigating this crazy market with ease. They were patient with all of our questions and helped us get a great deal! read more

We met with Shenna to discuss options for the home to purchase and, when the right one came along, Shenna was out of the country. Liz stepped in without missing a beat and guided us through the process from making an offer to providing the keys. They worked seamlessly with the Escrow Company, mortgage lender and the listing agent, and have already begun working with us to arrange remodeling. We couldn't ask for more thorough, competent and caring professionals. read more

Shenna was fabulous to work with! I've bought and sold a number of houses over the years and this was by far the easiest! We closed over asking no contingenicies with a 10 day turnaround. It couldn't have gone any better and Compass' service for getting your house up to snuff is the best. I highly recommend McCarthy & Moe and would use Shenna again the next time I buy or sell a house! There isn't anyone better in my book! read more

Mary Kay and the McCarthy + Moe team isn't afraid of buyers looking to do the impossible in Marin. As middle-aged, first time homebuyers with a desire to skip the starter home and find our forever home for under $1.7M in Marin, we knew our search would require an agent and team dedicated to our interests, creative in approach, willing to be patient and ready to take quick action to help us stand out in a highly competitive market. Mary Kay and McCarthy + Moe were with us every step of the way, providing the expertise and guidance we needed to be successful in an incredibly competitive market. They have a well-developed network of experts (structural engineers, general contractors, designers, etc.) so if the home you are looking at needs a refresh or you need to waive your contingencies to stand out, you can put an offer together with confidence. Mary Kay never tired of sending me disclosures (and I asked for A LOT of disclosures), squeezing home tours around our hiking schedule and sticking with us as we contemplated whether or not to put in an offer, through to our successful purchase of our first (and likely forever) home. We highly recommend. read more

We had a great experience working with Mary Kay to purchase our home. Since we were first time buyers, we didn't know what to expect. Mary Kay patiently showed us countless homes and walked us through the step by step process of offering and finally closing on the perfect house for us. She's extremely knowledgeable about every area of Marin and we fully trusted her advice and opinions. The best part of working with Mary Kay is that she really cared about us and our wants and needs for a home. Overall, she made a daunting process easy and enjoyable and we couldn't have done it without her! read more

Mary Kay from McCarty Moe was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our home search was a long journey, spanning over a year, with many ups and downs. Mary Kay was with us from the beginning. She was patient with us throughout the process as we found our perfect home. She was proactive, identifying properties for us off market that were a fit. She toured us around countless homes. She was never pushy; as sweet as could be. May Kay was always available for us. Even after our move, Mary Kay has gone above and beyond to offer up help with whatever we need (finding contractors, home improvement advice, etc.). I would highly recommend Mary Kay to anyone looking to buy a home in Marin. read more

McCarthy Moe changed our life and I don't think anyone else could have. My wife and I had worked with several agents here and there before M+M helped us land our dream home and, although the previous agents were all unquestionably nice and knowledgable, the agents at M+M who worked with us clearly operate on a whole other level. They are the "house whisperer." The acumen and strategic expertise were clear from the get-go, the patience with our endless questions was consistent and refreshing, and it worked -- they navigated us through an incredibly competitive seller's market to achieve what had seemed at times like an impossible goal. read more

Liz and Shenna lead this top-notch Marin County real estate team. Zena is the grand orchestrator that keeps their well-oiled machine humming like a Tesla! They are competent and friendly; they are the ones you want to have on your side to buy or sell a home. Always professional and hard-working, we always received the latest updates in the sale process. I've done 30 real estate purchases and sales in the last 40 years-no one compares with them. Wonderful and meaningful experience buying our condo home in Greenbrae. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better first-time buying experience and that is because of Shenna and Mary Kay. In this hyper-competitive market, we were prepared to have our hearts broken a few times, so we were shocked that the first home we bid on was ours! Shenna and Mary Kay are experts on the Marin market, setting reasonable expectations for where our budget would get us. They walked us through the process, were so patient with all of our questions and requests, and ensured a smooth transaction. They are the best of the best. read more

From the first moment we met Shenna we knew  that she was the right agent for us. She was warm, friendly, and easy-going, but more importantly she knows what she's doing. We had a very tight timeline, and Shenna made it all happen for us. She was able to bring in the right people for repairs and staging, so our home looked incredible when it went to market, and she guided us every step of the way through the paperwork and negotiations. End result: we sold our home for top dollar! We highly recommend Shenna. Not only is she a great real estate agent, she's also a wonderful human being read more

Shenna came very highly recommend from our other family members. She worked with us for over a year to find the perfect home. She was amazing and a delight to work with. So positive and such good energy. She was professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind, and courteous. She and her team walked us through the entire process, and made it feel not stressful, but fun and easy. We are so grateful that thanks to them, we have a beautiful, comfortable home to raise our family in. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Liz and her team helped me get the perfect property in a challenging market. She expertly guided me through the pricing and negotiating process so I was able to get the house that I wanted at a competitive price. After our offer was accepted, Liz and her team guided me through closing, finding contractors, working with the neighbors, etc. Liz has deep and extensive knowledge of real estate, coupled with a dedication to her client's goals and patience with the bumpy journey of getting there. read more

Liz is simply an outstanding advisor, and has built a brilliant team. From the moment we met her she showed that she was highly skilled, experienced and professional. Moreover, Liz made it clear she was going to invest heavily into knowing who we were and understand how she may be able to help us not only choose a house, but also help us achieve a lifestyle that would suit us perfectly. My wife and I had some preconceived ideas in terms of where we were going to look, and Liz patiently and thoughtfully suggested that we might want to expand our search and look at some areas we had not considered. We had done some research ourselves and, as was our wont, we clung to and valued that research. She showed us a number of great places in the areas we were looking in but they did not tick all the boxes. Thankfully, Liz helped us understand that what we had looked at was great, but she could show us some things that may well fit out requirements better than where we were looking. We expanded our search area and immediately found that she was 100% right and the area she suggested was a far superior fit for our needs. We also had a somewhat unusual and difficult negotiation process. Again, Liz and her team stepped up. They never rested with their communication (across multiple time zones at times as we were travelling in Australia) and ensured that we had a clear understanding of our options at every point. She provided great tailored advice based on our situation and was instrumental in enabling us to win the bid on great terms. The service did not stop there, as she continued to provide exemplary advice throughout a difficult closing process, seeing us all the way through to settlement. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz for any homebuyer, as she cares and will be always put you first! read more

From initially reaching out to Liz after she was suggested by HomeLight to coming up on our final walkthrough, Liz and her team (and by team, I mean TEAM) have been amazing. I wanted to move quickly and Liz and her team were ready to move just as fast as I was. This was my first homebuying experience and Liz was incredibly helpful in explaining everything to me - even when I felt like a bother. At one point, the Seller's Agent was getting a little terse, but Liz always responded with patience and grace. I was more than happy to be represented by her and would recommend her and her awesome team to everyone. read more

Liz McCarthy is a true gem. She takes great care in building trust at every single touchpoint in the process. My wife and I worked with Liz to find our current home and it was a phenomenal experience from the moment we met her to the time we moved in and even today as we continue to have a terrific relationship with her. She is honest and caring. She listens and works so hard to make sure every moment of your precious time is spent wisely. Every single person we met that worked with Liz was also top notch. She has a beautiful family with two young children and is an absolute expert on all of the schools and neighborhoods. And she has a wonderful sense of humor, which makes being with her so much fun, because searching for a home in Marin is no picnic! She makes it easy and pleasant. And when the day came for us to make an offer on our home, she knew all the steps it would take for us to make sure we got this home. If you're looking to make the most personal and important purchase of your life, I highly recommend Liz McCarthy. She is a unique and wonderful professional and treats everyone like a dear friend. It doesn't get any better than that. read more

We just bought our dream home in Lucas Valley (San Rafael) and couldn't have been more pleased with Liz throughout the entire purchase process. She's super on top of every detail, is a ruthless negotiator and knows everything there is to know about homes and buying the right one for you. Liz is super well connected (and well liked!) in Marin which gives her a big leg up from other real estate agents out there. You're in great hands with Liz and my wife, son and I thank her for her help this year! read more

Liz was a great agent and I would highly recommend her in any housing search. She has deep knowledge of the Marin County area and helped our family achieve our goals in finding a place for our family. We had a job change in the middle of our search but Liz was right there with us. Not pushing us to jump into anything we didn't want. Which was perfect in our search until we found the right one. Her connections and knowing the right people in the industry also gave us a leg up in landing the perfect property for our family. I would recommend her to anybody looking for a home. read more

When seeking a broker, you want a person who is competent, professional, efficient and most of all trustworthy. Liz embodies all of these qualities. We had heard of Liz from her great reputation and I can personally vouch that she lives up to her name. She is considerate of your needs and addresses any concerns that go beyond what a typical broker may address. She provided us with a clean and fast transaction and we could not be happier with the results. Selling a home is stressful process, but Liz helped make it as stress-free as possible. I highly recommend Liz and her services. You will not be disappointed. read more

My wife and I were lucky to find Liz by calling her directly on one of her listings. The first time we met Liz, she initially showed us around parts of Marin, at which time we realized how genuine she is and knowledgeable about the area. This really helped us as we were not familiar with the different towns and neighborhoods. What impressed me the most was not only her attentiveness during the entire search process, but how involved she was when we were in contract. She was super helpful and creative in the negotiations, providing local contacts, handling/scheduling the various inspectors, responsive and more. Liz was really thoughtful in her suggestions and guidance during the entire process. Being the 5th property I have purchased, she was by far the best agent with whom I have worked. I highly recommend Liz if your looking to buy a home in Marin. read more

Liz sold my Terria Linda house over the asking price. She knows the market and school very well. I don't give out yelp review much. She is the second one. She gets me a good stager to stage my house. After the staging, I regard to sell this beautiful house. What I like about her is that she has a very good gut feeling with the potential buyers. Right after open house, she can tell who are the serious buyer or not. that really help on decision making. Also, she did not push me to close a deal. In fact, she sense something not right and suggest me to change course. Turn out that was a good decision. Of course, she is always on the top. answer my text or email quickly read more

I have worked with Liz as an attorney, advising some of Liz's clients on legal issues involved with sale of their homes. I know Liz is highly competent, ethical, and very responsive to her clients. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients. She also is a savvy and seasoned negotiator who has a great knack for closing deals that are on very favorable terms for her clients. read more

My wife and I had a great home buying experience with Liz. She took the time to explain the whole process to us and helped us navigate the difficult road to first time homeownership. There is no way we would have gotten the home we got within our budget without her. Her knowledge of the Marin schools and neighborhoods makes her ideally suited for first time Marin residents. She also has an extensive network of contacts to help her clients set up their homes which is extremely helpful during move in. read more

Wow! Just attended the Marin Community and Home Seminar and feel like Liz is so in-tune with what newcomers to Marin need - especially families with kids that will be entering the school districts. On top of complimentary snacks and wine, and a printed book of local school and real estate resources, Liz's presentation about home buying was so informative about local prices, weather, traffic, schools, etc... What a wonderful public offering! Thank you, Liz. I'll be sending other parents looking to buy a home your way for sure! -Alex read more

My wife and I wanted a true professional when searching for a realtor to help us both sell our house, and find a new one. My wife found Liz McCarthy, who had a very helpful and telling YouTube video, and, as parents, we connected with her message immediately. We knew we wanted someone seasoned, someone friendly, and someone on our wavelength. Liz came every bit as advertised. She did not beat around the bush with us, and was very matter-of-fact with us when pointing out the pluses and minuses of the property we were looking to sell. She was equally matter-of-fact when assessing the property we were very interested in -- while we were seeing everything through rose-colored lenses, she was very quick to point out every little shortcoming of the property we were examining, and explained to us how it would affect our quality of life, and what it might mean when it came time to negotiate. Liz is also very connected with top people in the industry when it comes to the supporting roles of securing a mortgage, and working with a professional at the title company. She was always accessible to us, and knew exactly how to handle every hiccup and situation that arose... and there were quite a few (as always, in complicated transactions such as buying a home). We are 100% satisfied with the service Liz provided us, and we walked away from our homebuying experience feeling like we had made a friend in the process. We cannot recommend Liz McCarthy highly enough. read more

Liz was incredible. Working with her made it seem easy to buy a condo in Marin. She was 100% on the job ~ super responsive, quick, smart and super nice. I would not hesitate a moment to work with her again should I be looking to buy or sell a home! She rocks! read more

We'd owe a new baby to Liz if we were to ever have a third... I wish I could give her 10 stars. After a long and frustrating escrow Liz was one of the very few bright points of the process. She was the glue that held everything together and we are so glad we randomly contacted her after seeing her website and specialization in the Marinwood area of San Rafael. Liz was the ultimate professional, very thorough, persistent, incredible attention to detail, and she knows the area and the schools as she lives here and has kids. We were fairly new at this whole home-buying process and Liz really took the bull by the horns and chased the sellers and got us the answers we needed. When you pick someone to represent you, you need someone who knows the area, and has contacts. This is what ultimately helped us buy an affordable place in a highly sought after neighborhood -- Liz's connections. The house never went on the market and we are so lucky because if it did we would've never survived a bidding war. On top of being so professional, Liz is a super friendly person who doesn't make you feel stupid asking questions that she probably has heard a thousand times by every new homebuyer she comes across. She was so thorough and was easy to reach by phone, email or text... and believe me we've called her on nights and weekends many times. We are so so so so happy and grateful we had Liz on our side. read more