You're not just looking for a house.
You're looking for the place that changes how your mornings feel.

I know, because I did the same thing. Two years ago, I moved to Marin County from the other side of the world. I didn't know the neighborhoods. I didn't know which streets flooded in winter or which ones caught the afternoon light. I had to discover all of that on my own. You don't have to.

What Working With Me Looks Like

It starts with a conversation — on your terms. A call, an email, a walk through town. Whatever feels comfortable. Before I show you a single home, I want to understand what you're actually looking for — and not just the number of bedrooms and the budget.

What does your day look like? What matters to you on a Saturday morning? Do you need space to breathe, or do you want to walk to everything? Are schools a factor? Is a commute involved?

These questions matter because the right home in Marin isn't just about the house. It's about the street it's on, the trail behind it, the neighborhood it belongs to, and whether the life you want is actually possible there. I've walked these neighborhoods. I know the difference between a home that looks perfect online and one that actually fits.

If you already have a property in mind, I'll get you in the door, walk it with you, and give you an honest assessment — what I see, what I'd ask about, and whether the price reflects the reality. No sugarcoating. You deserve a real opinion, not a cheerful nod.

If you're still exploring, I'll curate a list based on what I've learned about you — not just filtered by price and zip code, but by the things that actually shape daily life. I'll show you homes that match what you described, and I'll be upfront about the ones that don't.

How I Work

I listen first.Not to close a deal — to understand what you need. I moved here knowing no one, and I know what it's like to trust someone with the biggest financial decision of your life. That trust has to be earned, and I earn it by being transparent, responsive, and honest — even when the honest answer is “this isn't the right one.”

I know Marin from the inside. Not from a brochure. From living here, hiking the trails, eating at the restaurants, and becoming part of the community. I can tell you what Deer Park feels like in the morning, why Cascade Canyon is worth the drive up the hill, what the energy is like in downtown Fairfax on a Saturday, and which streets get the best light. That kind of knowledge doesn't come from a database. It comes from paying attention.

I understand the emotional side. Buying a home — especially one at this level — is personal. It's not just a transaction. It's the beginning of a new chapter: a new morning routine, a new neighborhood that becomes yours, a kitchen where your family gathers. I take that seriously because I've lived it. I'm still living it.

Areas I Cover

My focus is Marin County— from the quiet hillside neighborhoods of Fairfax, San Anselmo, and Woodacre to the waterfront communities of Tiburon, Mill Valley, and Sausalito. Each town has its own personality, and I'll help you find the one that fits yours.

I also work with buyers across Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and the East Bay— Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, and the surrounding areas. Wherever you're drawn to, I can help you navigate it.

Let's Start

No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation about what you're looking for and whether Marin County is the right place to find it.

The best way to reach me is by phone or email. I'm at my sharpest and most available between 10 AM – 4 PM— that's when you'll get the best of my attention, energy, and focus. Outside of those hours, I'll still get back to you — just know that window is when we'll do our best work together.

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