Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Success
OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach is a top-performing boutique real estate firm with over 20 years of experience and $1 billion in lifetime sales across Marin and San Francisco. Founded by Radhi Ahern and Scott Kalmbach, our team combines extensive design expertise with innovative marketing strategies to transform properties into showcases. We leverage deep relationships with top agents and exclusive networks like Top Agent Network and Marin Platinum to deliver exceptional results for clients.Our approach focuses on design-driven presentation, strategic negotiation, and access to off-market opportunities, ensuring clients achieve optimal outcomes in competitive real estate markets. With a track record of over 688 homes sold and recognition as the #2 team in Marin, we prioritize client satisfaction through personalized service and industry-leading expertise.
Services
Off-Market Property Access
Home Staging Services
Property Transformations
Strategic Marketing Campaigns
Luxury Home Sales
Buyer Representation
Concierge Property Preparation
Social Media Marketing
Negotiation Expertise
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in Marin and San Francisco luxury real estate markets.
- Our design-focused marketing strategies consistently achieve record-breaking sale prices.
- We provide exclusive access to off-market properties through top agent networks.
- Our team includes in-house designers and staging experts for property transformation.
- We guarantee interest-free capital for strategic home improvements to maximize value.
What people say
Fantastic results
Thrilled with outcomes
Unparalleled responsiveness
Seamless process
Best experience ever
Services
Off-Market Property Access
OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach provides privileged access to properties not listed on the MLS through our extensive network of top agents. This service allows buyers to discover premium homes before they reach the public market, reducing competition and increasing acquisition opportunities. Our connections with networks like Marin Platinum Group and Top Agent Network ensure early access to high-value transactions.
Home Staging Services
Our professional staging transforms properties into visually compelling spaces that attract premium offers. Using luxury furnishings and strategic design, we enhance market appeal and help buyers envision living in the space. This service consistently increases sale prices by up to 20% while reducing time on market by 40%.
Property Transformations
OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach offers interest-free capital for targeted property improvements including painting, flooring, and landscaping. Our in-house design team implements cost-effective upgrades that maximize ROI, with clients typically recouping $400,000-$2,500,000 in additional sale proceeds after $50,000-$150,000 investments.
Strategic Marketing Campaigns
We create high-impact marketing content featuring professional photography and social media campaigns that generate significant buyer engagement. Our targeted advertising on Instagram and Facebook reaches qualified buyers, with properties like 44 Hill Drive achieving $11M sales through focused digital outreach.
Luxury Home Sales
Specializing in premium properties, we've sold estates like 44 Hill Drive for $11M and 216 Corte Madera for $11M through tailored off-market strategies. Our team understands luxury market dynamics, achieving record-breaking prices per square foot through strategic positioning and exclusive buyer networks.
People
Radhi Ahern
Co-Founder & Principal Real Estate Advisor
With 20+ years in real estate, Radhi combines development expertise with luxury marketing strategies. She leads design transformations and strategic negotiations, consistently achieving record prices like the $11M sale of 216 Corte Madera. Her client-focused approach has earned multiple five-star reviews.
Scott Kalmbach
Co-Founder & Principal Real Estate Advisor
Scott brings two decades of property development and sales experience, specializing in Marin and San Francisco markets. He co-founded OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach to revolutionize real estate through design-driven strategies, helping clients like Lexie C. achieve rapid sales at premium prices.
Amanda Mulholland
Real Estate Advisor
Recognized with 6+ star reviews, Amanda specializes in Marin home purchases. She guides clients through complex transactions with expert insights, negotiating favorable terms while managing unexpected challenges like the $2,850,000 151 Tamalpais Avenue sale.
Molly Halstenson
Real Estate Advisor
Molly excels in Marin buyer representation, securing ideal properties before market exposure. Clients praise her responsiveness and market knowledge, demonstrated through successful acquisitions like the $1,295,000 421 Rose Avenue transaction.
Joaquin Garcia
Real Estate Advisor
Joaquin provides seamless transaction management from search to closing. His professional approach earned recognition from client Melinda Stevens, who called him 'the best agent we've ever worked with' for his role in the $1,299,000 183 Laurel Drive sale.
Questions
What makes OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach different from other real estate agencies?
OUTPOST | Ahern + Kalmbach combines 20+ years of development expertise with design-driven marketing and exclusive off-market access. Our in-house staging team and interest-free property improvement program deliver superior results compared to traditional agencies.
How do off-market property transactions work?
We leverage networks like Top Agent Network to access properties before MLS listing. This allows buyers to secure premium homes with less competition and sellers to test market demand discreetly.
What services do you offer for home sellers?
We provide staging, property transformations, strategic pricing, and targeted marketing. Our concierge program offers interest-free capital for improvements that maximize sale prices.
How do you determine property valuations?
We analyze recent comparable sales, market trends, and property-specific features. Our team considers both current condition and potential post-improvement value for accurate pricing strategies.
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Marin County and San Francisco luxury markets, including Mill Valley, Ross, Tiburon, and Pacific Heights neighborhoods.
Can you help with urgent real estate transactions?
Yes, our off-market network and expedited staging services enable rapid sales. We've sold properties like 44 Hill Drive for $11M in competitive timelines through targeted campaigns.
