Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Marin County Real Estate Team
Own Marin is a premier real estate team dedicated to helping clients buy and sell homes in Marin County. With over eight decades of combined experience, our team of Marin natives and local experts brings unparalleled knowledge of the region's neighborhoods, market trends, and community dynamics. We specialize in strategic real estate solutions, including off-market opportunities, concierge home preparation services, and data-driven pricing strategies.Our approach combines deep local expertise with innovative marketing techniques, ensuring clients achieve optimal results in competitive transactions. Ranked as Marin's #1 real estate team since 2015, we have facilitated over $2.7 billion in sales and completed 1,600+ transactions. Our commitment extends beyond real estatewe actively engage in community activities and maintain strong relationships with local businesses to better serve our clients' needs.
Services
Home Buying Services
Home Selling Strategies
Off-Market Listings
Concierge Home Prep
Luxury Property Sales
Investment Property Transactions
Relocation Services
Market Analysis
Property Staging
Negotiation Expertise
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ combined years of Marin County real estate experience
- Our team provides exclusive access to 250+ off-market properties sold since 2018
- We implement a proprietary concierge program with zero upfront costs
- Our agents have completed 1,600+ successful transactions since 2015
- We maintain the largest social media following in Marin County for maximum exposure
What people say
Stress-free experience
Top-notch team
Record-breaking sales
Exceptional service
Personalized attention
Services
Home Buying Services
Our expert team provides comprehensive home buying services tailored to individual needs. We offer exclusive access to both on-market and off-market properties, leveraging our extensive local network to find perfect matches. Our strategic approach includes market analysis, financing guidance, and negotiation expertise to secure ideal properties at optimal prices while navigating Marin's competitive real estate landscape.
Home Selling Strategies
We implement data-driven selling strategies that maximize property value. Our services include professional staging, targeted marketing campaigns, and pricing optimization based on comparative market analysis. With 80+ combined years of local experience, we prepare homes for market, manage transactions, and negotiate offers to achieve record-breaking sales results for our clients.
Off-Market Listings
Access Marin County's hidden real estate market through our exclusive off-market listing network. We connect buyers with 20% of properties that never reach public platforms, while helping sellers maintain privacy through discreet transactions. Our relationships with local agents ensure priority access to exclusive opportunities before they become widely available.
Concierge Home Prep
Our proprietary concierge program transforms properties for maximum market appeal. We coordinate staging, renovations, and inspections with trusted vendors at no upfront cost, recovering expenses through increased sale prices. This service ensures homes present beautifully while minimizing seller effort through our comprehensive project management approach.
Luxury Property Sales
Specializing in Marin's luxury market, we handle premium properties with sophisticated marketing strategies. Our team manages high-value transactions exceeding $3 million, employing lifestyle-focused presentation techniques and global marketing networks to attract qualified buyers for estates, historic homes, and unique properties.
People
Whitney Potter
Founder | Principal Realtor
A Marin native with 20+ years real estate experience, Whitney co-founded Own Marin after decade at Bank of America Securities. Combines business acumen with local market expertise, specializing in extraordinary properties while maintaining active community involvement through outdoor activities.
Barr Haney
Founder | Principal Realtor
Sixth-generation Marin resident Barr Haney brings creative deal structuring expertise. With deep community roots and referral-based business model, he focuses on maximizing property value through meticulous preparation while balancing family life with four children.
Julia Fitzpatrick
Realtor
Originally from Sonoma, Julia combines East Coast and Bay Area perspectives. Her attention to detail and local market knowledge helps clients navigate Marin's real estate landscape, balancing real estate career with family life and community engagement through Marin Country Club activities.
Allie Fornesi
Realtor
Marin native Allie Fornesi leverages interior design expertise to enhance property sales. Known for personalized service and market insights, she balances real estate practice with family life in Mill Valley while maintaining active community presence through local events.
Michael Milano
Realtor
Third-generation Novato resident Michael Milano offers comprehensive real estate solutions. With 15+ years experience, he builds on family community connections while managing repeat client base through personalized service and deep understanding of Marin housing market dynamics.
Questions
What percentage of Marin homes sell off-market?
Approximately 20% of Marin County homes sell off-market through private transactions, never appearing on public platforms like Zillow or Realtor.com.
How does the concierge home preparation program work?
Our concierge program covers upfront costs for staging, painting, and renovations with no interest, repaid at closing to maximize property value without initial investment.
What sets Own Marin apart from other real estate teams?
We combine 80+ combined years of local expertise, exclusive off-market access, and proprietary concierge services to deliver superior transaction outcomes in Marin's competitive market.
How quickly do homes sell in Marin County?
Our listings typically sell in 7 days on market with 96% achieving prices above asking through strategic pricing and marketing approaches.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we guide first-time buyers through Marin's market with personalized service, helping them secure properties below budget while explaining local nuances and requirements.
Can you assist with simultaneous buy/sell transactions?
We specialize in coordinated buy/sell transactions, leveraging off-market access and negotiation expertise to facilitate seamless transitions between properties.
