M. J. Roney Frank Howard Allen Co
San Rafael, CA 94941
Phone: 415-233-3344 Communities: Mill Valley, Belvedere, Black Point-Green Point, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Inverness, Kentfield, Larkspur, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Muir Beach, Novato, Point Reyes Station, Ross, San Anselmo, San Francisco, San Geronimo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Stinson Beach, Strawberry, Tiburon, Woodacre.
With 30+ years of experience in the real estate industry, my extensive knowledge of the Marin County marketplace, together with a CA Certified Appraiser background, can provide sellers with proven techniques that will maximize profits and get results quickly. A successful entrepreneurial career has given me the negotiation skills and valuable resources to assist buyers in purchasing the "right home" at the "best price". Get results from an agent who can!
Excellent Negotiator - Charles Milton (Jul 08, 2009)
Charles Milton bought a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"My wife and I bought and sold a house through Joanne and could not be..." Read More
"My wife and I bought and sold a house through Joanne and could not be more pleased. She is a tough negotiator and did an excellent job with the transaction. "
The best agent in Marin! - J&R (Jun 15, 2009)
J&R bought a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"M.J. is without a doubt the best realtor we could have asked for!..." Read More
"M.J. is without a doubt the best realtor we could have asked for! When we decided to sell our home to upgrade to a larger one, we were nervous at first, but she made us feel at ease, and worked with us in not only getting the home prepped for sale, but knows exactly what the market is, got us multiple bids, and ultimately got our house sold for above listing price! At the same time, she carefully searched the market and found us the perfect new home for us. Since we had to transfer the proceeds of our home sale to the purchase of the new one, she also worked with the Title Company to made sure there wouldn’t be much down time between the closing of our old and new homes! M.J. is like a best friend that sticks up for you no matter what. We feel very fortunate that we found her!"
House Sale - Tony and Cindy King (May 21, 2009)
Tony and Cindy King sold a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"Joanne is the greatest realtor we have ever worked with. We put a..." Read More
"Joanne is the greatest realtor we have ever worked with. We put a home on the market and within days it was sold. She is very professional, knowledgeable and personable. We recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home - she gets the job done."
Excellent - Far better than the rest - Sara Milton (Apr 04, 2009)
Sara Milton bought a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"My wife and I are very pleased with the service Joanne had to offer. ..." Read More
"My wife and I are very pleased with the service Joanne had to offer. She knows the market and is a tough negotiator. We came out ahead because of her. I will be using her again and have already sent my friends and family to her. Definately, definately a great agent as they are hard to find these days. We are picky too. "
Great Agent! - CK (Nov 25, 2008)
CK bought a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"I can't believe how quickly MJ was able to find a home for us. We had..." Read More
"I can't believe how quickly MJ was able to find a home for us. We had been looking for a home for some time without luck, and called MJ when one of our friends told us how good she was. She was professional and knowlegable. I would highly recommend her! "
Very pleased with her! - William Erwin (Feb 18, 2008)
William Erwin bought a home and would recommend using M. J. for your home purchase. Comments:
"Joanne did an excellent job in both the sale of our previous home and..." Read More
"Joanne did an excellent job in both the sale of our previous home and purchase of our new home. She handled everything perfectly and was able to get us into our new home on our terms and price. I now would not use any other agent than Joanne. Thank you again! We love our new place. You were wonderful! C+W Erwin"
What year did you become a real estate agent?
1975
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
My real esate career began in 1975 when I became a Realtor, specializing in the marketing and sales
What is the average home price in your market?
Single-family detached home values in Marin County typically range from $500,000 to $20,0000+ and mo
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
New subdivisions in Marin County are rare due to city and county restricitons which are designed to preserve open spaces and maintain the character of the area. New homes are usually on a "per site" basis, or re-development of existing residential homesites.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
I enjoy helping buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals, with the least amount of inconvenience and at the "best" possible price and terms.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
The demand for homes in Marin County is strong, with a limited supply of residences being listed to meet the number of buyers in the marketplace. As a result, "multiple" offers are not unsual for the area. As the buyer agent, negotiating the purchase of a home in this marketplace requries creative strategies and skilled negotiation techniques, which can be challanging when competing with several agents at one time, and on one property.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
My real estate career includes 20+ years as a residential appraiser. The skills I have developed have given me the expertise needed in determining the true market value for homes, as well as a keen sense of what price to list a home that will mazimize seller profit.
What is your best characteristic?
My best characteristic is my ability to "size up" a situation and find solutions that are most beneficial to my clients' needs.
Who or what inspires you the most?
My buyers and sellers inspire me the most.
What is the best advice you ever received?
The best advice I ever received is to "always think like a buyer and seller" throughout the listing or sale process.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Marin County is so beautiful, every day is a wonderful gift to me. The picturesque communities of Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Tiburon are among my favorites.
"I really do love helping people. I love the look on their faces when we find that PERFECT ONE!!! Yes, the business is challenging at times, but there..."