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CURATING YOUR REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE ®
📍SF + Marin
Jonathan Marks, Principle REALTOR®
@compass | DRE 01447489
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What’s the most important question we ask clients before we ever talk about price? 🌿 It’s this: when we call to tell you your offer was accepted, are you going to be jumping up and down with joy, or quietly thinking, “Oh no, what have I done?” It sounds simple, but that one question tells us almost everything. It cuts straight past the spreadsheets and the square footage to the thing that actually matters, how you truly feel about the home. Because the right house isn’t just the one that pencils out on paper. It’s the one you’re genuinely excited to come home to. Your honest answer shapes everything that follows: whether we submit an offer at all, and if we do, exactly how we structure it to give you the best shot at the home you really want. Price matters, of course. But clarity about what you actually want comes first, and that’s where great guidance begins. 🏡✨ If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s connect. jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo Credit: Active Listing 831 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Unit 4, San Anselmo taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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The Bay Area’s most beloved fall tradition is back, and it’s bigger than ever. 🎃🍂 The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns to Main Street this October for its spectacular 54th year, celebrating the great and almighty gourd with a weekend full of autumn magic. 📅 October 17–18, 2026 | 9am – 5pm 📍 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA Expect everything that makes this festival legendary: incredible art, food, live music, and the coastal charm that draws crowds from across the region. And the festivities kick off early, the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off takes over the IDES Grounds on October 12th. Will 2026 bring another world-record-breaking giant? 🏆 It’s seasonal traditions like these that remind us why living in the Bay Area is so special, where community, creativity, and a little autumn wonder come alive just a scenic drive from home. 🧡 taken in San Francisco Bay Area by @marksrealtygroup
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Think Marin is out of reach for first-time buyers? There’s more room to get started than most people expect. 🏡✨ Marin has a reputation for being a place you arrive at later in life. But some of our favorite towns offer a more approachable way in, with real community, trails at your doorstep, and a lifestyle that’s easy to fall in love with. Every first-time buyer’s story is different. Some want a walkable downtown, some want the ferry, and some want a creekside street with room to breathe. The right starting point is the one that fits how you actually want to live. Swipe through four Marin towns we love for first-time buyers 👉🏻 Buying your first home here is a big step, and it’s one we love helping clients take, thoughtfully and at their pace. Let’s talk about where your Marin story could begin. 🤝🏻 jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo by Robert So on Pexels taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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The Bay Area just proved, again, that it’s one of the best places in America to build a career. 🌉 A new national ranking named the San Francisco metro area the #5 best city for work in the country, out of 228 metro areas analyzed on job opportunities, compensation, career mobility, security, flexibility, and economic opportunity. And it wasn’t alone, neighboring San Jose landed just ahead at #4, putting two Bay Area regions among the nation’s very best. One factor set San Francisco apart: its high share of remote and hybrid roles. In a moment when flexibility is exactly what top talent wants, that’s proving to be one of the city’s real competitive advantages. For local real estate, this matters more than any headline. A region that keeps attracting ambitious professionals and high-paying, flexible work has a strong foundation under its housing market: sustained demand, resilience, and long-term stability for homeowners. The national narrative doesn’t always match what’s happening on the ground. If you’re looking to buy, sell, or navigate San Francisco real estate with a clear, data-backed perspective, let’s connect. 🏡✨ jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo by David McElwee on Pexels Video Credits: ©️ BlackBox via Canva.com | ©️ thisnight from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com | ©️ Mikhail Nilov from Pexels via Canva.com | ©️ BlackBox via Canva.com | ©️ DutcherAerials from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com | ©️ simonkr from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com taken in San Francisco Bay Area by @marksrealtygroup
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7 days ago
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A short list of what you can count on from us, and what we’ll never do. 🤝🏻 It’s easy to picture this business as one deal after another. For us, it’s never worked that way. A home isn’t a transaction to close and forget, it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and we treat it with the weight it deserves. That means guiding you with honesty, patience, and a real understanding of your life, not just your wishlist. And it means staying in your corner well beyond the day you get the keys. Swipe through a few of the standards we hold ourselves to. 👉🏻 Because you deserve a team that’s genuinely invested in the outcome, in Marin, San Francisco, and everywhere in between. 🏡✨ jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo Credits: Active Listing 831 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Unit 4, San Anselmo | ©️ Floral Deco via Canva.com | Active Listing 831 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Unit 4, San Anselmo | Active Listing 831 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Unit 4, San Anselmo taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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“Can’t we just take it down and relist it so it looks brand new?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from sellers whose home has been sitting, and the answer is more nuanced than most expect. ⏳ In Marin and San Francisco, the reset is governed by real rules. A property has to be genuinely off-market for more than 30 days, with a fresh listing agreement, before the clock truly starts over. Relist any sooner and the earlier days simply ride along. And while the public day count can restart, the cumulative history stays attached to the property, and any buyer’s agent can pull it. Here’s the honest part: a reset never fixes why a home sat, it just mutes the symptom for a while. Done right, as a true relaunch with a corrected price, fresh staging, or new photography, it can give a strong home a real second chance. Done to paper over a pricing mistake, it usually just buys a second stall and a longer paper trail. Swipe for a quick breakdown of how the relist rule really works, and when it helps versus haunts. 👉🏻 At Marks Realty Group, we live and work in this market every day, so you always have a clear, honest read on what’s actually happening. 🏡✨ jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo Credit: Active Listing, 25 Wildflower Drive, Corte Madera taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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10 days ago
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The plan: skip the agent and save money on the biggest purchase of your life. 🏡 We understand the instinct. In a market where every dollar counts, it sounds like a reasonable shortcut. But here’s what we see happen in Marin and San Francisco when buyers go it alone, and it’s rarely a savings story. Swipe to see the reality. 👉🏻 What a buyer’s agent actually does isn’t visible until something goes wrong. It’s the comp analysis that tells you the asking price is $80K high. It’s the disclosure review that flags a drainage issue before you’re in contract. It’s knowing which Marin neighborhoods are priced on momentum versus fundamentals, and which ones have a school district boundary that changes everything. We work in the interest of our buyers before, during, and long after closing. If you’re thinking about buying in Marin or San Francisco, let’s have an honest conversation about what the process actually looks like. 🤝🏻 jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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Just Listed! 🏡 Open Houses: Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday, October 4th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Light-filled, easy living just blocks from downtown San Anselmo. 📍831 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 4, San Anselmo 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,316 SF | $895,000 Life flows easily in this inviting condo, ideally positioned across from Red Hill Shopping Center and Memorial Park. Natural light and greenery greet you from every window, with a comfortable living and dining area anchored by a fireplace, large windows overlooking a private garden setting, and easy access to the outdoor patio. The kitchen sits just off the dining area, creating an effortless flow for everyday living. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer generous closet space and abundant light, including a vaulted-ceiling primary with its own en-suite bath. A versatile loft-like space makes room for a home office, workout area, or quiet retreat, while skylights and a two-story window well fill the upper level with even more light. A private patio wrapped in mature greenery extends the living space outdoors. In-unit laundry, two assigned garage parking spaces with interior access, and a private storage unit add everyday convenience. And then there’s the location: downtown shops, restaurants, cafés, parks, and trails all within easy reach, in the award-winning Ross Valley School District. 🌳 Reach out to schedule a private showing or learn more. jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 831SirFrancisDrake4.com taken in San Anselmo, California by @marksrealtygroup
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October brings crisp autumn energy to the Bay Area, welcoming the season with some of our most iconic traditions, from roaring air shows over the Golden Gate to glowing night gardens and coastal celebrations. 🎃✈️✨ Here’s what’s happening around San Francisco and the Bay Area this month 👆🏻 It’s months like this that remind us why living in the Bay Area is so special, where lifestyle, culture, and vibrant community traditions are an effortless part of everyday life. 🍂 If you’re thinking about living closer to the lifestyle you love, we’re always here to help you explore your options. 🏡 Photo by Vision plug on Pexels Video Credits: ©️ FatCamera from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com | ©️ AnnaStills from Artlist via Canva.com taken in San Francisco, California by @marksrealtygroup
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As we close out September, here’s your August 2026 Market Snapshot for Marin County and San Francisco. 👉🏻 Across both markets, demand remains strong with impressive year-over-year price growth, led by over 22% gains in San Francisco, while properties are moving noticeably faster across single-family homes and condos alike. Coupled with sharp increases in sales volume across Marin, the market continues to show strong momentum heading into the fall. Whether you’re considering a move or simply keeping a pulse on the market, these numbers are worth paying attention to. 🏡✨ jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo by Robert So on Pexels | Photo by Austin Zhang on Pexels taken in San Francisco Bay Area by @marksrealtygroup
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17 days ago
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San Francisco has a way of feeling like a dozen different cities in one, each neighborhood with its own personality, pace, and pour. 🍸 So we had a little fun with it. If these SF neighborhoods were cocktails, here’s what we think they’d be. Totally open to interpretation, of course. 😉 Swipe through 5 of our favorites 👉🏻 and tell us: did we get your neighborhood right? Because choosing where to live here isn’t just about the home, it’s about finding the corner of the city that matches your everyday rhythm. And that’s exactly the part we love helping our clients get right. 🏡✨ If you’re exploring San Francisco real estate and want a clear read on which neighborhood truly fits you, let’s connect. jonathan@marksrealtygroup.com 415.307.0505 DRE#01447489 Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels | Photo Credit: ©️ Xhemi Photo from Pexels via Canva.com | ©️ Alma Grigorita’s Images via Canva.com | ©️ Valerii Stoika from Valerii Stoika via Canva.com | ©️ isil terzioglu from Getty Images via Canva.com | ©️ Studio Naae from Pexels via Canva.com taken in San Francisco, California by @marksrealtygroup
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The right guidance makes all the difference in a home search, and great communication is everything. 🏡✨ «Tobias is great and knowledgeable! Super willing to help and assist in my home search, and a pleasure to work and communicate with.» - Christopher We’re so grateful for Christopher’s kind words, and it’s exactly the kind of experience we strive to deliver: knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you’re just beginning your search or ready to make a move, we’re here to help every step of the way. Let’s connect. 🤝🏻 taken in Marin County by @marksrealtygroup
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