Marks Realty Group

We worked with Jonathan for well over ten years. We did not end up purchasing a home, not because of Jonathan’s wonderful attention to our needs, but because of different circumstances in our lives which prevented us from following through. Jonathan was always available and very patient. He has vast knowledge of the market and definitely works to match your needs with the perfect home. I would highly recommend Jonathan for your real estate needs!

Jonathan is the best. Do not even think about using anyone else. He’s knowledgeable and effective and really knows the market. [impoooortant] He’s a real nice guy but that’s beside the point. The point is he’s the guy you want doing your deal.

Piling on to all the great ratings and comments here…
Jonathan Marks is a true gem of an Agent. He is generous, thoughtful, honest, determined, and just generally has a positive outlook on his endeavors.
If you haven’t learned already, the process of buying a home in the Bay Area can be exhausting and very tricky to navigate. It took 11.5 months and five offers for me and my husband to find our dream home in San Anselmo, and Jonathan was there every step of the way with positivity and know-​how. He kept us on track with laser focus on our priorities (even when we sometimes waivered;) and did so without ever pressuring us. He has a gift for reading his clients, and catering to their desired level of engagement and coaching.
It’s also worth noting that almost every agent that we met along the way at open houses knew of Jonathan and was very eager to work with him (hint: this is very important in the Bay Area). Wherever possible, we always felt that we had the «inside scoop».
The most surprising aspect of the process was Jonathan’s commitment to us even AFTER the closing. He has opened his rolodex to us in helping to find contractors — from home care to roofers to landscape architects. He is extremely well connected and not the least bit shy about sharing his contacts.
Jonathan Marks is a lovely human being, and a highly skilled Agent. We’ve already referred him to friends without hesitation, and will continue to do so.
Good luck to you in your home search!

When I started looking for homes in Mill Valley, I called Jonathan immediately. From the first, call, I immediately knew that I found a great agent. Jonathan is a tremendous communicator (over the phone and over e-​mail), he’s knowledgable, and he’s very patient. He drove me around Mill Valley and quickly got me acquainted with all of the neighborhoods.
I eventually decided to buy a home on the Peninsula, but if I consider Mill Valley again, I would call Jonathan first. I had a great experience working with him in searching for a home in Mill Valley.

Home buying is always stressful. So that’s why you need Jonathan Marks on your team to make the process a whole lot easier!
One of the factors that really drew us to Jonathan was his abundance of resources at our disposal. This made looking for a home so easy! Even after purchasing our home, he offers us great connections from contractors to moving companies.
And the best thing about working with Jonathan is his personality! He’s very easy to communicate with, and he really helped calm our nerves during some of the stressful closing deadlines.
I would say, if you still need convincing, call him up to meet in person! Thanks Jonathan for our beautiful new home!!!

Jonathan Marks is a one-​of-​a-​kind real estate agent, and the perfect one to help us find and buy our first single family home.
Read his website and you’ll get an idea of his philosophy around home buying, and why he is different from all the other agents out there.
Since we were hunting for a home to start our family in, and one that we would be holding on to for a long time, it was really important to us to be able to take our time and find a place that we absolutely loved, whether it took 2 months or 2 years. Jonathan was the perfect fit for our process. He was never ever pushy or overly opinionated, and we felt we owned the decision completely.
At the same time, he offered tons of really excellent insight that actually caused us to expand and shape our own self-​understanding of the type of home we’d be happiest in. In the beginning, we thought our dream home would be in the peace and majesty of Madrone Canyon’s redwoods, but after hearing Jonathan describe watching weather roll in dynamically over the hills when we visited a home-​with-​a-​view in Mill Valley, it opened our eyes that we’d love that even better. When we found the awkward living room floor plan to be the single flaw at a certain open house, he thought critically with us about how we might arrange furniture and divide up the space to make sense of it. He suggested that we bring a compass to showings and spot the pattern of moss growth on trees to get an idea about how sunlight hits different parts of the house over the course of a day. It made our home browsing a very relaxed and enriching experience.
Once we found the right home for us, Jonathan switched gears and went into execution mode for us. He helped guide us through the offer process and enabled us to submit a bid that felt very fair and was competitive enough to win. During escrow, were always kept in the loop and knew in advance what was expected of us each step of the way. He maintained great relationships and communication with all parties involved in the transaction, which helped us weather through some unexpected challenges together. He’s a true professional and it’s apparent he has a lot of experience getting deals done right.
Jonathan just helped us close on a home that is perfect for us, and we are all smiles!

Jonathan was a pleasure to work with throughout my search for a new home in San Francisco. As I was moving here from Chicago, Jonathan was great at explaining some of the differences and nuances in the home buying process here versus elsewhere across the country.
As I was moving across the country, timing was very important. Jonathan exceeded my expectations. He kept us informed on potential properties and we were able to narrow our search down very quickly. Additionally, he offered great guidance throughout the offer process and ultimately we were fortunate to have our offer accepted on our top choice property. He continued to support us through the final loan approval process. Upon moving in, he has also been great at offering us suggestions for contractors and handymen to aid us with some remodel projects.
Jonathan is a very kind and supportive agent who deeply cares about finding the right property for his clients.

Jonathan is the one realtor that is real. He doesn’t wear a mask when talking to you. He’s as true to himself as it gets.
We approached Jonathan out of curiosity and still not being pre-​approved. He encouraged us to get pre-​approved. We did so, yet after being pre-​approved our relationship stumbled upon a hiccup.
For almost a whole year, Jonathan was patient enough to always check in and see where we were at. he was kind and compassionate.
Finally when we were ready again, he jumped on the game and we conquered a place in San Francisco. No we are not millionaires.
Highly recommended

Simply put Jonathan is a wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful and extremely
savvy agent. He helped us go from overwhelmed first time sellers to totally calm by
having us de-​clutter our home and magically transforming it. It showed beautifully.
To help accomplish this feat he works with a super team that is fast and efficient. He
was able to accomplish all of this within the limited time frame we gave him.
He was very supportive and easy to work with. His tips and suggestions worked.
He is very professional and really knows what he is doing and has a great sense
of the market. He is an awesome negotiator and a wonderful communicator.
Did I mention that he is warm and supportive. If you want your house
sold quickly and efficiently with a minimum of stress and maximum confidence that
you will get the best possible deal, you want Jonathan as your agent!

Jonathan is a conscientious and resourceful realtor. I’ve referred many of my clients to Jonathan, and he treats them with compassion and dignity as they go through the painful process of selling their home, or the joyful process of purchasing a new home. Jonathan is creative in the marketing of homes as well as patiently tenacious in the purchase process. If you are buying or selling in the Marin or San Francisco areas, contact Jonathan Marks.
Annette Brown, CDFA™
415−312−1987

Jonathan made all the difference in the world in our house hunt. He helped guide us through the entire process and was our tireless advocate from start to end. I would not be in my gorgeous house if I had chosen another realtor. Jonathan is your only choice to buy or sell a home in Marin or sf. I can’t say enough good things about Jonathan, I’m a huge fan. You’ll need his deep bench of experts somewhere in the process. Jonathan was always patient with us, never rushed us. He really wants you to be happy, even if it’s not the biggest sale. He’s completely genuine, and a great find. Even in this turbulent market he remained calm and centered the entire process. I can’t recommend Jonathan enough!

As first time home-​buyers making the transition from city living to the suburbs, Jonathan led us through the house hunt like a true professional and sincere friend. We spent six months tentatively looking around while he was patient and gave honest advice on homes to avoid, never steering us towards something that wasn’t a fit.
When we were ready to put an offer in (our first attempt ever), he handled all the details with expediency and precision. Closing the deal required an extended escrow period and Jonathan made sure we felt comfortable with all the proper inspections and results, helping us navigate the ever-​changing and often confusing realty regulations.
Jonathan is a class act and we’re pleased to now be neighbors and friends as he is committed to supporting clients beyond the transaction and giving back to the community.

If you are here than you are in decision mode. Jonathan is a great help in decision making, oh he won’t tell you what to decide, but he will patiently and clearly answer every single question you have. This meant a great deal to me when we were purchasing our home, as it was my first experience and I’m conceptual. I need to think through decisions with lots of detail. I had no idea what to expect from the process, and still found I had unreal expectations. Jonathan’s kind and gentle handing of my stream of questions alone was enough to make him a good agent, but that’s not all you get from him.
We were especially appreciative of his gentle steady nature as our sellers agent complicated things oddly. He handled that sticky scenario kindly while protecting our interests at every moment. He’s so kind in all his interactions it’s easy to miss when he’s being tough. But he is when needed. We were so proud to have ourselves represented through the sticky part so graciously and firmly.
We got the correct house for us! The market at the time was like the wild west with huge overbidding, and a lot of competition. Jonathan’s knowledge of neighborhoods, and other agents seriously helped us place correct offers and avoid a couple that we ultimately had no chance at. We got ours for asking! And we love our home that suits us so well, just as predicted by Jonathan at the start.
Sure, he’s knowledgeable, smart, personable, professional, and all that you’d need and expect in a good agent. He is also an incredibly kind, caring, you focused, person that is a joy to work with. And isn’t that what we’d all like to be around, and work with? Here’s your chance to select a great agent.

If I had to sum Jonathan Marks up it would be this: Sharp, sophisticated, kind, trustworthy, respectful realtor/​friend with a long-​term mindset in both business and relationships. His approach is not for instant gratification, but for long term happiness and success for all parties involved.
We were introduced to Jonathan by the corporate relocation company handling our relo from NJ to CA. Jonathan stood out from day one because he was focused on showing us the community we were thinking of settling in, getting to know us personally so he knew how to best help us, and being more of a guide than a salesman.
We were buying in a hot market and had only 4 months to find, buy and move into a place because of our temporary housing arrangement. Needless to say this caused a good amount of stress and anxiety for us. We knew nothing about the area or market other than how tough the search would be. We kept hearing about people still house hunting for over a year and there being as many as 6 – 8 bids on one house.
Jonathan understood the market and counseled/​educated us in such a manner that we were able to put one bid on the house we wanted and got it in the first try within our price range. I am convinced our experience was as minimally stressful and efficient as the process can be because of Jonathan’s smarts, straightforward nature, positive energy and the strong relationships he has built and maintained in the many years in the business.
We have been in our home now for about 8 months and could not be happier. The house is amazing and we feel very comfortable in the community. It has everything we wanted. We attribute our happiness in our new home and community to Jonathan and are so thankful to him.

My wife and I were first-​time home buyers when we contacted Jonathan to begin exploring our options. He helped us understand the process, learn the markets, talked us through our doubts and moved quickly to help us secure our new place in San Francisco– all with an unbelievable amount of patience and diligence.
Did I mention that he did all this while putting up with our indecision for six years? It took us that long– constantly changing our minds, jumping in and out of the market and just generally being indecisive. He never pressured us, never lost his patience, and was always ready at a moment’s notice when we needed him.
With a (relatively) low budget and indecisive clients, he still managed to help us find our house in SOMA, one of the most competitive neighborhoods in the most competitive city in America.

Jonathan is a realtor who becomes a friend. He brings world class real estate acumen with a warmth in a cold and transactional business.
We met Jonathan at an open house and found him refreshingly honest and realistic. Pragmatic about our options for entering the San Francisco market with concrete steps and recommendations for how to improve our chance, we started to work with Jonathan. Our first official meeting began with a gig and with Jonathan listening to the home we wanted to make in San Francisco. He kept that at the forefront of his work with us — it wasn’t about closing another deal, it was about finding a home in the neighborhood that was right for us.
Three days after signing to work with him, Jonathan got two off-​market listings in an amazingly hot market. We ended up making an offer on one of them and eventually closing. Jonathan offered sound advice throughout the process — from why to not make an offer on the other unit to detailed questions about foundations, taxes, and loans. Bottom line — Jonathan’s expertise is broader than identifying and closing deals. He is a constant adviser from before he becomes your realtor until far after the close of the deal. Since moving in, Jonathan has had great handyman and other recommendations.
We highly recommend working with Jonathan. He will be a lifelong adviser and friend as well as a talented realtor.

I’ll be honest, Jonathan has not (yet) helped me with any real estate endeavors. I am writing this review simple because he is one of a kind, solid dude!
In all seriousness, Jonathan is truly inspiring, sincere guy with the highest level of integrity you’re gonna find.
I’ve known him for over 10 years and I cant tell you the many life lessons I’ve received in our encounters. As likable and respected he is in his personal life, I can only imagine how that would translate to business i.e. getting things accomplished with banks, lenders, appraisers etc.
If you are considering a real estate agent in the SF /​North Bay, its a no brainer!

Jonathan is an amazing and intuitive real estate agent. He helped us buy our first house, located in Marin. We needed a lot of hand holding and advice as we went through the process and Jonathan took the time to help us through.
At the time we were buying there was no real inventory to speak of, every house we bid on had so many offers we thought we would never find a house that we could afford. Every offer we made we were significantly out bid, making us feel very discouraged, but with every outbid offer Jonathan reassured us that the house we were meant to have would find us. Each time we put in an offer Jonathan worked just as hard as the first time to make sure our experience was as painless as possible. Through the entire process he always knew we would find the right house and he was right, the right house found us.
The great thing about Jonathan is even after the purchase, he still remains very interested. I run into Jonathan frequently and every time he asks how the house is and is very interested in all of the work we are putting into it. He truly cares about everyone he encounters in his life and everyone he does business with is embraced as a friend.
You cannot find a better agent to represent you and you will not find a better person to encounter on this earth. Jonathan is hands down the absolute best advocate you can find when you are either buying or selling a house.

Jonathan is a super bright and extremely hard-​working agent. Totally professional. He was very responsive in our time working together, always happy to jump on the phone and patiently answer all my (often ridiculous) questions.
He also connected me to a great agent in Los Angeles, and has a strong network of agents across the country after many years of working in the business.
I’m a big fan of Jonathan’s, have recommended him to several friends, and would happily work with him again if life ever brings me back to the Bay Area.

Jonathan Marks is an incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive real estate agent who guided us through the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new dream home.
Jonathan’s guidance as we prepared our old home for sale was invaluable in ensuring that we got the most for our home. With the minor investment we made in polishing it up and staging it, he helped us overcome some other issues that could have resulted in our home being stuck on the market — some issues with an in-​law unit as well as street noise. As a result, we sold our home in just a couple of weeks, with multiple offers.
Likewise, he guided us through the process of finding and purchasing our new home. We’d been looking at homes for more than a year before finally getting serious. Jonathan’s expert eye and honesty in pointing out pluses and minuses really helped us out. He was truly committed to making sure we found a house that we would love forever. And when it came time to make the offer, his sage advice helped us beat out two other bidders, including one whose offer was higher.
During every stage of our real estate odyssey, we felt totally taken care of. Jonathan excels at making the process fun and exciting while also being exceptionally detail oriented. In addition to being exceptional, he has developed relationships with other professionals who are equally outstanding.
Jonathan’s deep understanding of the local real estate market and the buying and selling process, along with his intuition and creativity resulted in a tremendously successful real estate transaction for us. We love Jonathan and refer him out every opportunity we get.