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Get Ahead of the Market: Why Preparing Your Marin Home Now Means a Stronger Sale Later

Thinking of selling your Marin home? This blog breaks down why summer is the perfect time to start prepping your property for a successful fall sale. Learn about the seasonal trends in the Marin real estate market, how early home preparation—like repairs, staging, and inspections—can give you a competitive edge, and why being among the first listings in September often attracts motivated buyers. Whether you’re a homeowner planning to sell or just curious about the best time to list, this guide will help you maximize your sale’s potential. Read more to learn how to get ahead of the market in Marin!

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How to Find Open Houses in Marin—And Why Going Solo Might Not Be Your Best Bet

Thinking about buying a home in Marin? Open houses are a great way to explore neighborhoods and get a feel for the market—but finding the right ones (and knowing what to look for) takes more than just a quick online search. In this post, we share the best ways to find open houses in Marin, why working with a local real estate agent early on can give you a competitive edge, and how to turn casual browsing into a confident, successful home search.

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Evaluating Your Property's Value: The First Step to a Successful Sale

Curious what your Marin County home is worth? Evaluating your property's value is the critical first step in preparing to sell. In this blog, we break down why early evaluations matter, what impacts your home’s value, and how Own Marin’s expert, data-driven approach ensures you price—and position—your property for maximum return.

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Before & After: 678 Blackberry Lane, San Rafael

Through Own Marin’s custom design program, we coached our clients through a $50k investment in painting, staging, landscaping, hardware and light fixtures to transform their property into a bright, stylish home that would inspire today’s buyers. Five offers later, 678 Blackberry sold for 16% over asking and rewarded our clients with an additional $315,000 (6X+) return on their investment.

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Before & After: 8 Saint John, Novato

Through our concierge program, we loaned our client $35,000 (interest free!) to pay for painting, staging, landscaping, and light fixtures to transform their investment property into a bright, well-designed home to inspire today’s buyers. Thirteen offers later, 8 Saint John sold for 21% over asking and rewarded our clients with an additional $300,000 (8X) return on their investment.

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Before & After: 1216 Lattie Lane, Mill Valley

Making the move out of state, our seller of 1216 Lattie Lane hired our team to prepare their home for sale in Mill Valley. With $40,000 into painting, carpets, staging, landscaping, and light fixtures, we transformed the home in preparation for hitting the market. Within 7 days on the market the property received multiple offers and sold for $200,000 more than the seller expected to receive for their home.

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