Blown away! I had no experience in buying or selling a home. So, when I was looking for a real estate agent to help sell a house in Fairfax – I researched who was the top agent in Marin County during these unusual economic times. And I found Madeline Schaider’s firm. My ex brought his own choice, but even he was blown away by her thoughtful observations about the property and immediate follow-up. Madeline and her partner guided us through the whole complex process of preparing the home for sale. She helped prioritize what needed to be done to reinforce the value of the property. Her best guidance was to have our own inspection. So we were able to remedy potential problems in advance. And even when a more serious issue surfaced, she already had the solution sourced and scheduled so we did not miss our target date to go to market. She listens, and communicated on a regular basis – so I was never concerned for a minute about the sale.

Madeline and Alan have gone above and beyond. Madeline and Alan have gone above and beyond what a typical agent would be expected to do. Their knowledge of the market, the trades, and what is necessary to get a home sold far surpasses just a typical listing real estate agent. You won’t be disappointed with their selection.

Madeline did a fantastic job. If you are looking for a great real estate agent to buy or sell a home, I would highly recommend Madeline and her team. Many years ago my husband worked with Madeline to buy his first home in Marin. He has always spoken fondly of working with her so we kept in touch over the years. So when it came time to sell the home, we reached out to her again. She did a fantastic job. The home had been a rental for well over a decade and was in need of a major facelift before listing. The process seemed absolutely daunting, but Madeline made it easy. She has a team of people she works with and trusts and they made the whole renovation process painless and quick. Madeline was great about getting the right information to determine the right price and we had offers immediately. Sadly, the first offer fell through, but Madeline was quick to get the house back on the market and within days we had another offer. Communication was always great and she answered any and all questions we had. Highly recommend Madeline for your real estate needs!

She is thoughtful, insightful, and she listens. Madeline was an absolute pleasure to work with and easy to reach. She is thoughtful, insightful, and perhaps most importantly, she listens, regardless of the value of the property you are interested in. She was also supportive after the transaction was completed. She helped us find contractors for all the upgrades we wanted to do. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again in the future and highly recommend her.

She has my highest recommendation and I don't give that lightly. Madeline showed up for the interview on time and with great enthusiasm and energy. Knowledgeable, experienced and brimming with good ideas. She has my highest recommendation and I don't give that lightly. She and her team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish.

Madeline was an absolute pleasure to work, easy to reach. She is thoughtful, insightful, and perhaps most importantly, she listens, regardless of the value of the property you are interested in. She was also supportive after the ...

Madeline and Alan were excellent in 3 main respects: knowledge, client-focus, and details. We recently completed the sale of our home of 38 years in Larkspur. Throughout the months-long process, both Madeline and Alan were excellent in 3 main respects: knowledge, client-focus, and details. 1. They provided savvy guidance from the start, their experience in the Marin market and appreciation of our neighborhood were always evident. 2. Both Madeline and Alan exemplify the combining of personal with professional for their client during a most emotional experience. They were 'there' for us throughout. 3. The details. You both really came through with so many solutions, the right people to partner with to show our home at its best, and keeping tabs of it all...astonishing! Thanks to you both, our live's next chapter has begun. Toni and I would highly recommend this trusted partnership of Madeline Schaider Real Estate to any one who values integrity and know-how. Sincerely, Tim King & Toni Gattone

Madeline is the best realtor you’ll ever use. Madeline is the best realtor you’ll ever use. Period. I sold my house the first week it was listed! Madeleine took care of everything. It was easy and painless. She goes out of her way to help you with the process top to bottom. I highly recommend her and I know you will

They make buying a home easy. Madeline, Robert, and Alan helper us buy our cozy Mill Valley home many years ago, and we are still enjoying it. They make buying a home easy. We always felt that they were aware of our needs and protecting our interests. You can't do better.

Always available to advise and help. When I was ready to move from my townhome, Madeline made effortless the purchase of a beautiful, restored Eichler. Since moving in, she has been always available to advise and help.

In each of the transactions I have done with them I have felt completely taken care of. Madeline Schaider Real Estate is a fantastic company. Madeline and her cohorts always put 100% into all their real estate transactions. In each of the transactions I have done with them I have felt completely taken care of. They are very detail oriented, taking care of all aspects and explaining each step of the way. They make what can be a stressful situation as easy as possible. They are very trustworthy and a delight to work with.

Madeline Schaider Real Estate is nothing short of magic! I recently sold my townhouse in Marin, and can say that the team at Madeline Schaider Real Estate is nothing short of magic! To begin with, the agents have an uncanny ability to visualize the best version of your home. And not only do they bring this creative skill to the process, but they also roll up their sleeves and do the heavy lifting to bring that vision to life. In addition, the team has excellent negotiating skills that allow for a smooth and very successful transaction. They are tireless in their efforts to promote your property and are proactive in getting the paperwork done. Through their many years in the real estate industry, they have developed a broad network of real estate professionals to help you with everything from mortgages, to inspections, repairs, staging and storage. From beginning to end, when I sold my house, I felt surrounded by the best with the professionals at Madeline Schaider Real Estate.

Madeline, Alan, and their amazing team made the sale of our Larkspur home a wonderful experience. Thank you to Madeline, Alan, and their amazing team for making the sale of our Larkspur home such a wonderful experience. We really appreciated the attention to detail and the incredible resources and knowledge Madeline brings. We highly recommend Madeline for anyone looking for a smooth real estate sale process and to get top dollar for your property!

Patiently assisted me over many years. Madeline and Alan have have patiently assisted me over many years to find a larger home. I recently bought a beautiful, sunny townhome in Corte Madera with views of the hills. In the process, they have become friends and are reliably available to help.

Madeline and team were awesome! Madeline and the team at Living in Marin were awesome! The home buying process was painless and easy with her expertise and guidance. I would definitely recommend Madeline to anyone looking for a home in Marin!

Madeline and her team provide A+ service. Madeline helped us buy our home in the perfect neighborhood near great schools. If we ever sell - though I can't imagine when that will be - we'll make sure to go through her again. Madeline and her team provide A+ service and attention to detail.

Always available to help. We were extremely happy to work with them since our first meeting, very professional, and we would use them again. Before selling our home, they worked closely with us for many years to rent this property. They were always available to help.

Sold at record high price for our neighborhood. Madeline Schaider Real Estate sold our home in Corte Madera quickly and at a record high price for our neighborhood. They are professional, considerate, and effective. Madeline was great at communicating and keeping us up to date daily and hourly.

You couldn't put yourself in better hands. When we decided to sell our property in Marin County California, we settled on Living in Marin, and Madeline Schaider as an agent and here is why I would do it again: Seamless assistance with upgraded, manicured presentation; “Priceless” networking within the local Real Estate community to list at a fair price; White glove service with staging, landscaping, and code-required fixes; Daily – sometimes hourly – communication of any and every issue along the way; Ultimately, sale to a good buyer, whom my former neighbors will be glad to welcome. You couldn't put yourself in better hands.

Generous and patient. I have worked with Madeline for over 20 years. She was the selling agent on my family’s first home, and became my agent afterwards. She has helped me find and purchase two homes since then. She is a committed and special agent. Her generous and patient personality makes the process feel more like a relationship than a business deal. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Susan Ranft, Corte Madera neighbor.

The best choice in a Marin Realtor! These guys are responsible, caring, honest, and excellent at what they do.

Dedicated, thorough in every detail, and smart. We have used MSRE multiple times; great! This is fourth fourth home that we bought with Madeline Magic and we have loved all of them. She and her team are dedicated, thorough in every detail, and smart. She found our latest home in Kentfield off-market and negotiated an excellent offer. If you want a company that has your back at every step in buying or felling, choose Madeline Schaider Real Estate.

FANTASTIC! Madeline Schaider Real Estate is FANTASTIC! I have used them on 4 separate properties and each time, it was a truly wonderful experience. They really take care of you from start to finish!

Very patient, knowledgeable, and responsive. Madeline and Robert were incredibly helpful during our home buying process! As first time home buyers, we had a LOT of questions, and they were both very patient, knowledgeable, and responsive. She made this process as quick and smooth as possible - our first offer got accepted! I would highly recommend Madeline and her team to everyone.

Madeline is exceptional. Madeline is exceptional. We’ve worked with her on three properties over the last few years. Her expertise, market insights and professionalism is second to none in Marin. She has made buying and selling homes a smooth and easy process and can’t recommend her and her team enough!

Madeline is a super duper closer! The ever-so helpful team at Madeline Schaider Real Estate has seen me through four purchases and three sales in Marin over the last 25 years! They are so on top of the details! No B.S., just getting the job done in a way that is super inclusive of the client. Madeline is a super duper closer! Thanks to you and your team.

Madeline and her team are honest, knowledgeable, patient. We worked with Madeline to purchase our first home and could not have imagined a better experience. It was clear early on how much she cares and loves her job. We had quite a long wish list that we were sure would not fit within our budget, but she managed to make it happen….and fast. We are lucky to have had the team’s knowledge throughout the whole process. We were purchasing from out of state which added a level of difficulty and they made everything so easy. Madeline, Alan, and Robert were amazing and helped us understand the entire process from reviewing the disclosures (so we didn’t miss anything), to the work that needed to be done and finding the right people to do it for the right price. Madeline would even meet them at the house and would weed the garden while waiting! Overall, Madeline and her team are honest, knowledgeable, patient, and do whatever it takes to get you into the right house. The best part is that they continue the relationship after the sale closes. Robert has made visits to the house when we have had questions and anytime, we need a recommendation, they respond to us immediately. Brian & Sarah

Sold our home in record time and significantly over asking price, Signing on with Madeline was the best real estate decision we ever made. Not only did she sell our home in record time and significantly over asking price, she was very professional and competent. She knows the market, has excellent contacts for any job and responded immediately to any request. It seemed like she always knew what needed to be done, when, and how to make it happen. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Madeline and her team.
Ed and Marlene Becking

Sold two properties for a great price AND found our dream home. Working with Madeline was the absolute best! She was able to help us quickly sell two properties for a great price AND found our dream home in Corte Madera that checked every box for our family. Madeline is incredibly knowledgeable, knows who to turn to for just about everything and truly cares about making her clients happy by finding them exactly what they are looking for. So professional, experienced and on top of every detail. I can't recommend Madeline enough!

Madeline and her team are fabulous! Madeline and her team are fabulous! With their help we find a great home in the midst of a challenging market!

Professional job on the positioning and selling of our home Madeline Schaider has such extensive ethical experience in Marin that she has a wealth of great partners, helpers, advisers, all of whom did a professional job on the positioning and selling of our Corte Madera home. We recommend her highly.

Madeline knows Marin inside and out. Madeline and Alan helped us secure our dream home. We knew what we wanted but we would not have been able to get it without her insight, connections and negotiations. I am an agent myself and I know the true value of an experienced and competent agent. In addition, Madeline knows Marin inside and out. Thank you Madeline!

She was the consummate professional. Madeline and her Team deserve 10 stars! She and Alan were so easy and fun to work with. Best of all, they live in our community and know the area very well. They helped us with staging, working with what we had, saving us thousands of dollars. We were amazed at how much better everything looked after her changes, and wished we had decorated the same for ourselves!
We appreciated her frequent communication and she could not have been more responsive, letting us know what to expect during the entire process. She was the consummate professional, and listened to our questions and concerns, giving us helpful advice. We are extremely pleased with the result and highly recommend Madeline.

Madeline's knowledge of the market, suppliers, other agents and her persistence made the sale happen. We listed our condo with Madeline because she and her husband, Alan, had managed it as a rental for three years after we moved into a retirement community. During that time they were on top of every issue that arose and kept us well informed. So, when we decided to sell we went directly to them. The condo went on the market in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and we immediately had a buyer who, a few days later, wisely put the transaction on hold. For 3 months, with Madeline's help, we held on and she worked with the buyer's agent to make it happen. In early June escrow closed and both buyer and seller are happy. Without Madeline's knowledge of the market, suppliers, other agents and her persistence that would not have happened. She and Alan also performed a lot of "extra" tasks for us that, as seniors, we were not able to do ourselves We highly recommend Madeline and her team. We are totally satisfied.

Madeline and her team are efficient, honest, knowledgeable, patient, and willing to continue to open doors. Madeline, Alan, and Robert are simply the best. We worked with them to find our dream home in Marin that fit our budget, and to this day -- no buyer's remorse! The moment you meet Madeline and her team, you feel that they own the game of real estate. We were immediately impressed when we saw the team in action at open houses as they saved us countless hours. - Madeline assessed the properties based on our taste and wasn't afraid to ask the hard questions upon arrival, which saved us hours of back-and-forth with the sellers' agents. - Alan's extensive local knowledge of all the regulations and permits and is willing to walk to city hall to clarify any gray areas for the property and understand what permits might be necessary. - Robert's expertise in evaluating the structural components allowed him to quickly assess what immediate, long-term, and nice-to-have renovations would cost and how much time would be needed to make them. Overall, Madeline and her team are efficient, honest, knowledgeable, patient, and willing to continue to open doors until you've found your dream home.

Madeline and her team went above and beyond. Madeline Schaider was our agent when we bought our first home. She gave us an edge in a tight market by staying on top of properties that were coming on the market and getting us in to see them as early as possible. She patiently explained the details of the home-buying process and helped us find a fantastic home in a neighborhood that was ideal for us.
When it was time to sell our home, the property needed some improvements. Madeline and her team went above and beyond in recommending contractors, sourcing materials, and promoting our home to appropriate buyers. Thanks to the help of Madeline and her team, our home sold after the first weekend on the market, at a price well above our asking price.
Whether you're buying or selling, Madeline Schaider is a powerhouse of a real estate agent whose expertise will help you get what you want. I highly recommend her as an agent.

When we were deeply overwhelmed, Madeline made this possible for us. I can't recommend Madeline high enough. We were recommended to her by our mortgage agent and met with her a week after being pre approved. She invited us to her office to meet herself and her husband and explain their roles in the buying process. They asked what we were looking for and what our budget was. We thought that might be the end of the meeting, but immediately Madeline thought of a property that hit nearly all of our wants. She took us to see it that very day.
Long story short, after viewing a couple more properties we decided to make an offer on the first one Madeline recommended. We just moved into our new property and love it.
Madeline helped us fill out all the documents and close on time. Her husbands expertise in navigating HOAs helped so much. We were new to buying in general and between planning a wedding and buying a house we were deeply overwhelmed. Madeline made this possible for us.

They are both great people and so caring! Madeline and Alan were really great to work with and always very quick to respond to any questions. The challenges of purchasing in Marin compared to the Central Coast of California were so very different and Madeline was able to help us with her considerable understanding of the area from sewer lateral issues to pest reports and disclosures. They are both great people and so caring! You can't go wrong when buying in Marin :)

They are the best we've ever worked with. They should let you put more stars on these things. We recently relocated to Marin and lucked out finding Madeline, Alan and her team. They are the best we've ever worked with. They have an extensive network, and know every street, the nuances of the market, building code, reconstruction considerations, and more. They didn't just help us find a house- they helped us find the RIGHT house. They were there both when we needed them and when we didn't realize that we did. We counted on them for their no-nonsense opinions, which we asked for a LOT. Above all, we felt like we were in the caring arms of family.

I felt they had my back from the get go. I just sold my Condo in Corte Madera through Madeline and her amazing team.
Three weeks prior, I puchased my new home in San Rafael through Madeline as well.
Both transactions were seem-less.
I got top $ for my Condo as well.
Madeline and her staff are extremely professional, they did everything, I just had to get out of the way.
They really know the market, and how to maximize a sale and make it extremely easy to move into my new purchase in San Rafael.
I highly recommend Madeline Schaider and her team.
They are the best in Marin.
Weather you are looking to list your home for sale, or purchase, they really know the market.
I felt they had my back from the get go.
V. B. San Rafael.

Madeline's really knows the Marin market. I can highly recommend Madeline and her amazing team.
One of Madeline's advantages is that she really knows the Marin market. We were in the most competitive price range and had to expand our search area to have more affordable options. It did not matter in which part of Marin we were looking, Madeline would always provide us useful information about the area and how to think in terms of valuation, school district, commute, neighborhood etc. Another huge advantage is that her partner Robert is a contractor and he was very helpful when translating technical disclosures to $$.
When we found our dream house, Madeline and her team helped us out with the inspections, disclosures and to put together a competitive offer and our offer was accepted! Madeline and her team are really on top of things and make it happen!

Madeline has an intuitive knowledge, years of experience, networked connections, and no-nonsense approach. Madeleine came highly recommended, and it's true. Madeline's intuitive knowledge, years of experience, networked connections, and no-nonsense approach allowed me to have the reassurance that I have someone who has my back and who can take the reins.
Madeline is committed by prioritizing her time for immediate communications, quick turnarounds, and timely appointments.
I also really appreciate that Madeline has built a business that is partnered with a contractor for easy consultations for home needs - plumbing, electrical, foundation, etc.
I would use her services again and strongly encourage others to reach out for a 1st rate experience.

They were intimately involved in every step and truly exceeded our expectations. Madeline, Alan, and their staff are top-notch agents! This past year, we decided to sell our townhouse, so that we can eventually purchase a larger single-family home for our family of 4. The proactive, thorough, and cooperative approach of Madeline and Alan, helped us to quickly formulate and execute a comprehensive plan to prepare our house for the sell. They were intimately involved in every step and truly exceeded our expectations in regards to their attentiveness, support, knowledge, expertise, and resources. They did not leave one stone unturned to ensure a smooth process to the very end. What resulted was a home primed for the market, and a buyer within a week of listing the townhouse at a price above our anticipation! What really impressed me about them were their welcoming availability, close communication, organized management and tireless work ethic! They are passionate about what they do and very excellent at it.
Soon after we sold our townhome in Corte Madera, Madeline found the perfect, larger replacement home for us near my work and made the purchase happen effortlessly. . My wife and I couldn't be happier with them! They are a rare gem!

Madeline will prevent you from overpaying for a home or making a risky purchase. My husband and I have purchased two homes through Madeline and plan to use her again soon. Marin County is a land mind of homes with unpermitted work and construction that does not conform to current building code. The term "buyer beware" is something to take very seriously when looking for a home here. Madeline and her team know the codes inside and out, and will prevent you from overpaying for a home or making a risky purchase. Robert is a contractor on her team that helps answer questions on what additions/remodeling can be done and at what cost, and whether its even possible given the local restrictions. He is a really helpful resource, and it's surprising that more brokers don't work directly with contractors. Robert went to the city of Mill Valley with us and talked with the building department about adding a bathroom to a home we were considering purchasing, but did not. Her husband Alan is also on her team. He read through a 100-page HOA agreement before we bought our last home, to make sure there was nothing out of the ordinary in it. We've noticed how well-liked and respected she and her team are amongst the brokerage community, it definitely makes things go smoothly when buying a home. And finally, her customer service is great! She replies promptly to emails/phone calls, and always makes us feel like we are her only client, despite how many other deals she's working on at the same time.
If you're buying a house in Marin, you need a team as educated as hers, or else you're doing yourself a huge disservice.

Robert, an experienced contractor on Madeline's team, and was able to help us evaluate properties. Madeline and her team helped us buy our home in Mill Valley this past fall and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. We were shopping for over a year for a home in Mill Valley and Madeline and her team were there for us 100%. Key differentiating strengths she and her team provided:
* Positive working relationships with other high quality agents--her positive experience with the selling agent helped us get our deal through before the first open house.
* Her business partner, Robert is an experienced contractor and was able to help us evaluate properties with remodeling costs in mind. In the Marin real estate market this is essential and quite frankly I'm not sure why more agents don't offer this type of service. Robert came to every showing and helped us feel more comfortable assessing the value of a property so we could make decisions quickly in the bidding process.
* She is a pleasure to work with--genuine, honest, and a real go-getter with a positive attitude. She is organized, reliable and a great communicator. We put our faith in her and she did not let us down. She will not let you down!

She definitely went the extra mile and then some. Madeline Schaider and her colleagues were absolutely great! They helped us find and actually buy a house within a very tight timeline. Through her, we were able to find quality companies to do work after we bought our house. Great follow-up throughout the sale and after the sale. She definitely went the extra mile and then some. Do definitely recommend.

Madeline's team truly love doing what they do and it shows. Madeline, Alan and the team are amazing. I'm beyond busy and had no time to deal with getting the house ready to go on the market, selling and the million little details that go with it. Madeline and Alan were super responsive, knew their stuff and went above and beyond scheduling and managing home repairs and keeping things moving. I can't recommend them enough. They truly love doing what they do and it shows. It's not just about the commission for them.

We attribute the ease of this transaction to this talented group of people. Madeline and her team just led the way for us in selling our property in Mill Valley and we really couldn't be happier with the experience. From the first meeting through all the wonderful recommendations for styling our home, dealing with vendors, open houses, offers and escrow we truly felt taken care of by Madeline and her exceptional team of professionals. We attribute the ease of this transaction to this talented group of people. Warm and caring, knowledgeable and flexible, these people know what they're doing. We've bought and sold multiple properties in the past. Never have we felt so taken care of, comfortable during the process and pleased with the end result. A perfect process from beginning to end.

Working with Madeline and her amazing team was delightful and rewarding. Madeline Schaider and her team are the best agents to have when buying your first home! Madeline's warmth and enthusiasm alone would make the process worth it, add to that her extensive knowledge of the Marin real estate market and that of her team and you have a winning combination.

Madeline truly understands how demanding the process of buying a home may be and works tirelessly to ensure minimum stress to her clients. The first time she met with me, she walked me through the entire process, which was extremely helpful being new to home buying. Madeline, Alan, and Robert were great at answering all my questions and talking me through any concerns I had.

When I started house hunting, especially in this hot-buyers market, I wasn't sure I'd find the house of my dreams and one that could meet my needs. Madeline and her team set out to find the ideal property for me. Very quickly Madeline was able to identify the perfect property. She along with Robert and Alan helped me see how the property could become exactly the home I was looking for.

Madeline's positive attitude, professional guidance and industry expertise were a big factor in our getting the house we wanted. Her advice during the offer stage was invaluable and she and her team helped us act quickly and decisively, which was a true blessing. We got our house!

They continued to keep me on track with all we needed to accomplish once my offer was accepted, making everything leading up to escrow easy and understandable. The team provided me with resources for a successful remodel all the while keeping our budget and timeline in mind.

Working with Madeline and her amazing team was delightful and rewarding. I strongly recommend Madeline Schaider Real Estate.
Greg