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LAFAYETTE + EAST BAY REAL ESTATE
GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE

Strategic representation for buyers and sellers across Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay.

Sarah Marcus

25+
Years in Real Estate

200+
East Bay Homes Sold

$13,250,000
Notable Off-Market Buyer Representation

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Meet Sarah

Sarah Marcus with her handmade ceramics

Sarah Marcus brings deep experience and a strategic, hands-on approach to buyers and sellers. 

Based in the East Bay since 2013, Sarah specializes in Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, and Berkeley, with particular expertise in home preparation, pricing, marketing, and negotiation.

What I Do

01

Home Preparation

Renovated living room at 3206 Madeline Street in Oakland

Strategic guidance on improvements, repairs, staging, and presentation to position your home for the strongest possible launch.

02

Pricing Strategy

15 Los Dedos Road home in Orinda, California

Data-driven pricing informed by comparable sales, current competition, buyer behavior, and the realities of today’s market.

03

Targeted Marketing

Aerial view of Beacon Ridge and the Lafayette hills

Strategic positioning and targeted exposure designed to reach the right buyers and create urgency.

04

Negotiation

55 Sea View Avenue home in Piedmont, California

Experienced negotiation and advocacy from offer strategy through inspections, contingencies, and closing.

East Bay Real Estate Insights

What Clients Say

01 | Berkeley Seller, 2024

“Sarah Marcus was Superb in handling the sale of our home. She was professional, provided excellent advice on home remodeling work and guided us through the sales process particularly after a break-in. She has excellent strategy and was able to obtain several good offers, and one offer that is our dream price.”

Let's Talk

Thinking about buying or selling in Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, Berkeley, or elsewhere in the East Bay?
Tell me a little about what you’re considering.

Sarah Marcus | REALTOR®

DRE #01967832

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3595 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 200
Lafayette, CA 94549

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.
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