Informed buyer uses buyer's agent

There are two very different types of real estate agents working in Marin but chances are you don't know it...

The agent we typically think of when we think real estate agent is the listing agent. The listing agent is hired directly by the seller to work on the seller's behalf. In fact, her job is to sell the house for top dollar. This is the traditional role of the Realtor.

A buyer’s agent, on the other hand, represents the buyer in a home sale. He is employed by the buyer (at no extra fee) to work on the buyer's behalf. His job is to find the right house and negotiate the best deal for the buyer. While not as common, the practice of using a buyer's agent is growing.

If you're looking for a house, you should be working with a buyer's agent. Luckily, finding one isn't hard Click Here >>

Looking for a house? Find a buyer's agent first [SF Gate]

Hot New Listings | February 22, 2008

Weekly feature highlighting the top new listings in Marin. We preview every new listing in the county and post the hottest new properties on the market. Here is the best of the week...

$1,050,000 Mill Valley, CA 3 Beds, 2 Baths More Info >>

$2,095,000 Ross, CA 3 Beds, 3 Baths More Info >>

$2,375,000 Tiburon, CA 3 Beds, 3 Baths More Info >>

Fab $2MM Chapman Park rental

Terrific short-term lease in much sought-after Southern Marin local available this April...

$4,995/m Chapman Park Corte Madera, CA 4 Beds, 3 baths 2500 sqft, 1953 year More Info >>

This stylish Craftsman-style home has been newly remodeled to the highest standard. Sleek open kitchen/family room opens to backyard. Private master suite boasts vaulted ceilings,flat-screen tv and luxurious bath. Superb backyard with large level lawn, stone-paved patio with built-in barbeque and a great play area for kids. Ideal location in highly sought-after 'Chapman Park' neighborhood, only minutes from San Francisco.

Please contact us at 1.888.DREAM-13 to inquire about this property.

Just Sold! - $875K | Mill Valley, CA

We recently represented the seller with the sale of this striking waterfront townhome in Mill Valley...

$875,000 Sunrise Pointe Mill Valley, CA 2 Beds, 2.5 baths 1576 sqft, 1986 year More Info >>

Beautifully remodeled ground-floor unit with $50K in new improvements... hardwood floors, carpet, kitchen, baths, paint, etc. Located in one of Southern Marin's choicest communities with striking walking paths along the bay, pool, spa and nearby dog park. This is Marin's finest waterfront living!

Please contact us at 1.888.DREAM-13 to inquire about this property.

Market Summary | January 2007

Very happy to report a healthy reversal from last month's decline in the median home price. In fact, not only are we back above the $1MM mark but we have a new record of $1,045,000. This is welcome news after a disappointing December.

Here's a quick snapshot from the MDH Newsletter with a summary of the market trends for January...