Madeline Schaider was voted the Best Realtor and the Best Real Estate Office in Marin for 2024, for the 5th year. The Marin Independent Journal Readers' Choice award recognized Madeline's effectiveness and dedication to her clients for 34 years. Thanks Marin! We owe this recognition to our many clients and friends who believe in us. Thanks to all! What it takes to be an exceptional Continue Reading
Free Structural Evaluations for All Madeline Schaider Real Estate Clients
Interview with Robert Ross, Our Structural and Design Consultant Robert Ross, who has many years of experience designing and building homes in Marin County, has worked with Madeline Schaider Real Estate for over 30 years as a structural consultant. In this role, Robert (who is not a Realtor) acts as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with us to provide advice benefiting both our buyers and Continue Reading
Which Repairs Should I Make Before Putting My Home on the Market?
Inspect First Most Marin property owners have their homes inspected prior to listing them for sale. Pre-sale inspections are important for these reasons: Inspection reports alert sellers and buyers to issues that could impact the value of the property. All homes, whether newly constructed or older, will have defects. Some defects are relatively easy to correct while others may raise issues Continue Reading
How Long Will It Take to Sell My Home?
The length of time it takes to sell a home in Marin County depends on these factors: List Price Homes in Marin are in high demand, due in large part to low inventory. Well-priced homes [hyperlink to https://www.livinginmarin.com/whats-my-home-worth/] sell quickly, within weeks. Overpriced homes may remain unsold for months. Price Bracket In Marin, most homes sell on average within 30 days. Continue Reading
Can I Live in My Home While It’s on the Market?
Sellers often want to know whether they can continue to live in their homes while they are being marketed or whether they need to move out. Sellers can stay as long as they follow some simple guidance. All of these precautions invite buyers to relax and appreciate your home: Clean and ready to present – The first week or two will be the busiest for showings. Your home should be clean and tidy Continue Reading
Strong Luxury Home Sales in Marin County
Seven to eight percent of Marin homes sold each year are considered luxury properties. This chart shows that luxury home prices have surged since 2019 (up 18-20% each year in 2020 and 2021), leveling in 2022 and 2023. Since statistics can be misleading and misinterpreted, we checked two indicators of sale price: Median sale price. The median price peaked at $6.6M in 2021 and decreased Continue Reading
How to Present the Winning Offer on a Marin County Home When There are Multiple Offers
The Marin County real estate market has favored sellers for the last 10 years. This means that buyers usually face bidding on desirable homes, typically those in good school districts, a walk to town, close to San Francisco, and remodeled/in good condition. In multiple offer situations, these houses may sell between 2 to 10% over the asking price. How to win? An experienced, successful agent will Continue Reading
How to Choose a Mortgage Advisor in Marin County and Get the Best Deal
An Experienced Mortgage Advisor Shares Her Tips We sat down with Susan Willis, a Senior Mortgage Advisor at All California Mortgage, who we’ve been happily recommending (along with her business partner Lisa Fonarow) to our clients for three decades. Susan has been in the loan business since 1988 and a mortgage consultant since 2001. We asked her about choosing a mortgage advisor and tips for Continue Reading
History and Prevention of Wildfires in Marin
Marin’s natural beauty can be attributed in part to its wooded slopes and valleys. Given the recent increase in California wildfires, clients often ask us about wildfire hazards in Marin. Although insurance companies have become cautious about insuring homes in the county because of the large fires further north in the state, wildfires have not often occurred in Marin. Most fires were in Continue Reading
Splitting Lots in Marin County Under SB9 – What you Need to Know
SB9 allows lot splitting in single-family zones with only ministerial review Senate Bill 9 (SB9) allows a property owner – if certain conditions are met – to subdivide a parcel in a single-family zone into two lots that can be smaller than the required minimum size (usually 7,500 square feet). SB9 is meant to help ease the state’s critical shortage of affordable housing by encouraging the Continue Reading
Why You Use a Title & Escrow Company when Buying Home
Title and Escrow Services In Marin County, title companies handle title and escrow services needed for buying a home. The company, chosen by the home buyer, provides two essential services: Escrow: Escrow is a service which handles the funds and documents involved in a property transaction. An escrow company is licensed and regulated by the State of California. Escrow begins when a seller Continue Reading
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