My wife and I had been renting the same home in Fairfax for more than 20 years when our landlord…read moredecided to sell. Suddenly, we were facing a big decision with a limited amount of time, and as first-time home buyers, we honestly didn't know where to start. Working with Phoebe Reyes turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have made. From the beginning, Phoebe approached our situation by looking for solutions. She connected us with some great lenders and helped us explore every possible path to homeownership. As a Veteran, I was eligible for a VA loan, so Phoebe helped us understand that option and how it might work for us. We also explored adding a co-borrower, Below Market Rate (BMR) and affordable housing opportunities in Marin County, and looked at homes in Fairfax, San Rafael, Larkspur, Novato and Sonoma County. What I appreciated most about Phoebe was that she never gave up on us. If one option didn't work, she helped us explore another. She was patient, creative and incredibly knowledgeable, and we always felt like she genuinely cared about helping us find the right solution rather than simply making a sale. Phoebe guided us through the entire home buying process. She helped us understand financing options, communicated with our lender, reviewed properties with us, answered what felt like a million questions and helped us make informed decisions without ever pressuring us. After renting for more than 20 years, becoming a homeowner felt like a huge step. Having a Realtor who understood Marin County real estate and who was willing to think outside the box made all the difference. If you are a first-time home buyer in Marin County, a Veteran considering a VA loan, or someone who isn't sure whether buying a home in Marin is even possible, I highly recommend calling Phoebe. She will listen to you, explain your options and work incredibly hard to help you find a path forward. My wife and I are incredibly grateful to Phoebe for helping us through one of the biggest transitions of our lives. We couldn't have asked for a better Realtor to have in our corner.

Hilary Davis with Bay Area Modern, recently sold my home in Novato, and I couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. She's a true gem--professional, knowledgeable, creative, and an expert in the local real estate market. Hilary went above and beyond to help with every detail, from preparing and staging my home to creating a fantastic website and video that helped it sell quickly. She has been with me every step of the way. I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling in the area!

My husband and I have now purchased two condos at Smith Ranch in the last seven years. The first…read morewas for my in-laws and the second was for my parents. We did exhaustive research before deciding on SR. Both times! It is truly one of a kind. It is absolutely beautiful! Feels like a luxury resort! The grounds, units, clubhouse, restaurants are beautiful! The dining experience is like no other facility! A five star restaurant! Residents are treated with great respect. All the time. By ALL the employees. SR goes the distance to take care of their residents. Valet services of all kinds made our parents feel cared for, at the same time, maintaining their independence. Easy maintenance, weekly cleaning, emergency call buttons in every room of their condo makes life so much easier for them! AND, the real estate transactions were so easy and straight-forward! Angela took care of us for our three transactions (two times purchasing, one time selling). She is extremely knowledgeable about SR. She was great at reading our parents and their needs. And helping us help them. She couldn't have made it easier. She took care of every little thing, seeming to know what we needed before we did. The transactions went perfectly and smoothly. Absolutely nothing to worry or fuss about! We would highly recommend Smith Ranch and its Marketing Associates!

Angela went above and beyond helping to sell my condo at Smith Ranch. She made all the…read morearrangements for necessary sprucing up and inspections in addition to coordinating all the paperwork for the sale. Big thanks to her and her staff.

Renee helped me sell my Tiburon renovation project for $2.825 million in 2024 and she did amazing!…read moreShe problem solves and does everything she can to make the process better. Her advice is always top notch and she knows the market very very well. On top of that, she can definitely sell a listing and she negotiates hard on my behalf. There are always instances where Renee negotiates to save me money or make me more money. She's also very responsive with her communication. I honestly still haven't found another real estate agent like Renee. I highly recommend her to anyone look for a real estate agent. [The review below is from 2021 that I forgot to post] - pictures are the blue house with a white kitchen] Renee was a great realtor to work with when selling my renovation project in San Rafael! I found her through her online marketing and I was impressed with her listing presentation. When it came to selling the home, Renee was very very aggressive (in a good way) with the buyers. We were expected $1,250,000, but she got us an extra $75k on top of that with a non-contingent offer. Right before that, she also told us how many buyers would come through, how many offers there would be, how much she expects to sell it for, and the exact date when the property should go on the market and she was right every single time. When it came to escrow, Renee was in control at every step and even after escrow. When the buyer had some ridiculous requests, Renee knew exactly what to say and she crafted every response and message to perfection. I felt protected, and I felt that she was looking out for my best interest. I would absolutely do business with her again and I would definitely recommend her to others!

Renee was the selling agent for our new home. She worked with the elderly couple who was moving out…read moreand spent $70k of their money to "update" the house. The kitchen was done so poorly, it should have been an embarrassment but Renee still marketed it as a "chef's kitchen". The home depot cabinets were installed backwards, there was an extra hole for the vent that installed incorrectly, shelves and knobs were missing, there was ZERO thought put into the layout (the fridge and stove were sandwiched next to each other). We have high ceilings with beams, Renee's painters literally painted over duct tape all long the beams. The "designer lighting" is from IKEA. She had the painters paint right over tile in the bathrooms and within one day of usage the paint was peeling up with every step on the shower floor. The hall closet had a new hollow door installed but was unable to be opened because of a light fixture installed in the hallway, so instead of reconfiguring the light or the doors, she simply had someone nail the closet door shut. We purchased the home with the intent to do a full remodel but I believe it is worth pointing out Renee's unethical marketing and clear intent to put "lipstick on a pig". I would never work with Renee to sell my home if this is the type of work she finds acceptable.

Kira is the most gifted, dedicated, and dynamic real estate agent with whom we have ever had the…read morefortune of working. In our first meeting, Kira exuded such the perfect blend of professionalism, expertise, humor and empathic listening, we knew that she was the right agent for our purchasing a home in a low inventory area (San Geronimo Valley). Even though Kira is very established, and the founder of the Tam team at City Real Estate, she is unafraid to use old school connection strategies, like knocking on doors, to create new possibilities for her clients. Little did we know that our house purchase story would take so many twists and turns! Kira was right with us with every challenge, giving us excellent advice, navigating difficult negotiations, offering a sense of confidence, and caring deeply for our dream of buying a very special home. When our friends referred us to Kira, they kept insisting, "You have to use Kira as your agent! She creates magic!" Now, we have the privilege of passing on this very wise advice to friends and our wider community - there is no one more qualified, communicative, or committed to have on your side than Kira Swaim when buying or selling your home.

Kira helped me sell my home of 28 years in Marin, offering her deep experience, sound…read morerecommendations, and limitless grace. Though it was clear that I had misgivings about leaving a home I had treasured for so long, Kira was patient, understanding, and completely supportive. She found a way to balance my control-freak nature with her market-based advice in a way that allowed us both to succeed brilliantly. I can't imagine working with anyone else so successfully.

Cheers to having a great Realtor by your side especially during this COVID19 ordeal!…read more Let me start by saying that our Realtor, Kat, found me and my husband's first beloved home in Fremont AND she sold it as well. We've stayed in contact with Kat throughout the 11+ years we've lived in Fremont. She is truly a professional and a friend. What I Love about Kat: - She's a great listener, has integrity, compassionate, and a go-getter! - She takes the time to iron out the hiccups you may experience and makes you feel good about the end result. - She has 30+ years of Real Estate experience and trust me, it shows! - She's AVAILABLE days, nights, and weekends! - We loved her marketing materials (boxed waters, flyers, bookmarks, etc,) and they're all tailor-made for our home that we sold. - She brought shoe covers and placed them right by the entryway for people to wear as they walk throughout the condo. She's all about the details and I love that! My biggest takeaway from selling our condo and what I tell all my friends and family is this: WORK WITH GOOD PEOPLE. IT GOES A LONG WAY. Kat is definitely a good person. Heck, she's a Superwoman when it comes to her profession! Kat, we are truly blessed to have you and we look forward to our continued friendship with you. As I mentioned, we will have that proper celebration soon!

Best realtors we've ever used, highly recommended. They got our house sold, really well done…read more Managed the whole thing, very good with reminders etc etc These guys make a superb team, they work so hard - they did an amazing job.

Tim helped us buy our very first home in the bay area back in 2015. Being a first time homebuyer,…read moreTim made us feel totally confident and informed throughout the entire process. During our years of home ownership, we would regularly check in with Tim on the state of the market, where he was always willing to speak and give candid information on real estate in the area. When it came time to sell, because our buying experience went so smooth, we wanted to work with Tim again. The selling process was just as smooth as the buying process. Tim was very hands on and gave our property a lot of attention to ensure it received top dollar. I highly recommend working with Tim for your real estate needs!

Tim is the best. He helped me buy and sell properties in San Francisco. Super knowledgeable,…read moreresponsive, and fun to work with. Highly recommended.

Simon got me the ideal house for my parents in Oakland. Close, but not too close. Super crazy…read moremarket now but he knew what to put the offer in to get the deal done. He was always willing to drive to the east bay and was quick and responsive. Highly recommend.

And after a little over 13 years, the round trip is finished!…read more Simon helped me sell my condo in downtown SF in a tough market environment. He gave me great advice on how to prepare the unit to stand out from other available properties, and gave a white glove experience during the sale process, handling marketing, open houses, and discussions with interested parties. Thanks to Simon, I was able to enter escrow quickly with a favorable offer and get a sale done on the timeline I discussed with him. I'd recommend Simon for anyone who'd like to make sure their agent is aware of how the market is evolving in real estate and has significant experience locally in SF. If and when I ever buy again in SF, I'll make sure Simon's helping me to get the right property for my larger family needs now.

I learned of Renee White and her team from a friend that had bought three homes hiring Renee as his…read morebroker. When I heired Renee, I was surprised to learn so much about selling and buying homes such as the benefits of fixing or repairing some parts and some to leave alone. Renee had hired cleaners, roof inspector, electric contractor, termite inspector and more in the first few days. When it was time to get papers signed using Docusign and I had questions, I called Renee's team and my questions were answered immediately. There weren't many showings as our home was sold. I certainly would hirer Renee and team again to sell or buy for our family in a minute. Thank you, Renee, and team. Barry

"Amazing" would be an understatement for Maichee and Renee…read more First off, Maichee, who was our buyer's realtor. She is the epitome of poise, professionalism, likability, high EQ and high IQ and mostly, a genuine kind person. Extremely competent and meticulous. Hands down the best buyers realtor we've ever worked with. She found us our dream home, walked us through every step, recommended handy man, pool company, electrician, etc. She is like ChatGPT in human form. We absolutely adore Maichee. Second, Renee White was our selling agent. She is truly a boss lady! She knows real estate inside and out, and can probably sell just about anything. She's so charming and funny, yet so professional and "on top of her game" at the same time. Her entire team (Darlene, Michaela, Issac, etc) are all wonderful. They basically took charge of our house, made the necessary improvements, strategically got as much foot traffic as possible. Our house was sold very quickly to the perfect buyer. It was so seamless for us. We are so grateful to have found both these beautiful ladies to represent us. It doesn't get any better than these two!

Barr Haney of OwnMarin was a natural to market my father's home in Kentfield. As a Marin county…read morerealtor and a Marin County real estate agent who lived in the same neighborhood as my father, it was an easy choice to ask him to do the marketing for my father's home. My father passed away in April and I was responsible for marketing his home on behalf of the estate. Barr met with us early and made us feel very confident that due to his roots in Marin County he would be the best one to sell my Dad's home. Barr's professional team guided me through the preparation for sale, the renovations were done in a very cost-effective manner and I felt I was in touch with the process. His operations manager, Jaclyn Blumberg, kept me informed every step of the way. When it came time to sell the home, Barr was there at the open houses and helped us generate multiple offers that resulted in us closing the house at 16% above the asking price.

Barr Haney from Own Marin recently represented us in the purchase of our first home. Obviously it's…read morea huge decision for our family, and Barr was an invaluable partner to us. We knew he was one of Marin County's best realtors and he absolutely didn't disappoint. Our purchase involved a few curveballs and ultimately we found ourselves with multiple offers for the property we wanted most, and Barr helped us navigate that and buy our dream home. Barr knows Marin and he knows how to help you get the home you want!