Why you should choose your agent carefully.

Whether you are buying or selling, your choice of a real estate agent can make a big difference to your bottom line -- and your quality of life. To get top dollar selling property in Marin County today, or to find and negotiate the purchase of a good property at the right price, you need intensive, dedicated, smart professional service. 

This is not something you can take for granted. 

"We've bought and sold lots of houses, and nobody has done anywhere near as much as you did," is a common sentiment we hear from clients as transactions are wrapping up. Our track record for client satisfaction and bottom-line success is exemplary. Buyers and sellers love our professional style -- and our focus on service -- every step of the way.

Our track record is excellent, and our business is growing fast. Out of 1500 agents in Marin County, we were ranked 30th last year, and we were the #3 listing agent in Larkspur, even though we have only been in the real estate business for five years. We already have numerous repeat clients, and enjoy regular referrals from them, and that is the best compliment of all! 

We guarantee our service is second to none. The objective of a  top quality agent isn't just to satisfy, but to delight with service above and beyond the call. We have a consistent record of doing just that, time and time again for both sellers and buyers.

Pat brings new creativity and smarts to staging and marketing. A seasoned home remodeler, who grew up in the construction business tagging along with her architect father, Pat has acquired good working knowledge about how to inspect and evaluate a home, which greatly helps negotiations -- on either side of a transaction.  A former a creative marketing consultant and advertising copywriter, she won many awards for her creativity and marketing effectiveness. Pat has worked with Frank Howard Allen since receiving her real estate license in 2002. Her community involvement in Corte Madera earned her recognition as the "2004 Citizen of The Year." To reach Pat, e-mail her at patravasio@comcast.net or call 415-925-3209

Bob brings over twenty years of marketing experience with large companies such as Levi's, Coors, and Microsoft to real estate sales. He handles most of the team's commercial and residential income property sales. Bob's skills in client service, business strategy, financial analysis and target marketing have helped him quickly become indispensable to both sellers and buyers. Bob joined Pat at Frank Howard Allen in 2004. To reach Bob, e-mail bobravasio@comcast.net or call 415-925-3261