The NAR Settlement is Final — Here's Where Things Stand In March 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a proposed settlement resolving a group of class-action antitrust lawsuits accusing the real estate industry of unfair commission practices. That settlement received final court approval, and the new practice rules have now been in effect since August 17, 2024 — more than a Continue Reading
Madeline Schaider Voted the Best in Marin 8 Years!
Madeline Schaider was voted the Best Realtor and the Best Real Estate Office in Marin for 2025, for the 8th year. The Marin Independent Journal Readers' Choice award recognized Madeline's effectiveness and dedication to her clients for 34 years. What it takes to be an exceptional Realtor in Marin This explains our consistent success: Your confidence and referrals. Delivering Continue Reading
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 surged to a peak up in 2021 (up 18-20% each year in 2020 and 2021), decreasing from the peak by about 13% in 2024, and recovering in 2025. Since statistics can be misleading and misinterpreted, we checked two indicators of sale price: Median sale price. The Continue Reading
Floor Plans and Site Plans are Important for Selling your Home
Why Floor Plans are the Secret Ingredient to Selling Your Home When you’re getting ready to sell your home, great photos are non-negotiable. They’ve been the gold standard in real estate for years because buyers expect them, and sellers know they’re essential. But in today’s market, photos alone aren’t enough. More buyers are looking for something extra: floor plans and site plans. Madeline Continue Reading
The ABCs of Real Estate Landscaping
Simple Tips to Help Your Home Sell Fast When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter, and these start long before buyers step inside. The way your front yard and landscaping look sets the tone for the entire showing. A neat, welcoming yard communicates care and pride of ownership, while a messy or overgrown one can raise doubts about the home’s overall condition. The good news? Continue Reading
Marin Nonprofit Furniture Bank Can Help You Move While Helping Others
Home sellers often need to dispose of excess furniture and housewares. This is often time-consuming and frustrating -- trying to sell these items can be difficult and provides only a fraction of the original price. Make It Home, a non-profit furniture bank, provides an efficient option that simplifies your life while helping others. Helping You You can easily find out if Make It Continue Reading
Selling Your Marin Home at the Highest Price
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1017321632?h=0b6e2890e1 Smart Pricing results in a higher final sale price Correct pricing provides a quick and stress-free sale. We work with you to set your price based on: Comparable sales in your neighborhood The condition of your house The upgrades that you have made The location in your neighborhood The profiles of your potential buyers Continue Reading
How to Choose and Work with a Realtor to Sell Your Marin Home
Find and agent with knowledge and experience. Choose an agent who knows the Marin market really well. Working effectively in Marin real estate includes these skills: Knowledge of many towns, neighborhoods, streets, and homes. You don’t need to hire a Realtor who specializes or even lives in a particular neighborhood. An agent with experience often knows the sale history of many Continue Reading
Best Home Locations in Marin Country for Sailing
Marin is surrounded by water, with the Pacific Ocean on its west coast and San Francisco Bay to the east and south. Whether sailing on the Bay or canoeing on a lagoon, boat owners have a wide choice of residential neighborhoods that have either direct access to private moorings or are located close to marinas, yacht clubs, and inland lagoons. Here are the options: Sausalito In addition to its Continue Reading
What is Staging?
Staging can take can involve different tasks from remodeling to organizing. Madeline Schaider Real Estate can facilitate sellers in identifying which level of service is needed: Extensive remodel. This may include minor reconfiguration, remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms, painting, carpeting, wood flooring, new appliances, and landscaping. Cosmetic remodel. Painting and flooring are Continue Reading