• John & Wendy

• Mill Valley

• "We were already in North County San Diego when we made the decision to relocate. We went back to Mill Valley, packed the house, and moved everything into storage. From there we worked remotely with Sara to get the home in order and ready for sale. Sara juggled all this exceptionally, managing the necessary steps and preparations for sale with precision. The photos after the final staging were incredible. Moreover, she worked harder than we had a right to expect to deal with an unfortunate situation with a neighbor. And beyond that all, she strategized the listing price meticulously based on both neighborhood comps and strategy, rewarding us with a fruitful closing price.

  And as a cherry on top of that all, Sara connected us with an agent here in North County San Diego she'd worked with previously, who navigated a convoluted buying transaction for us here - netting us our Encinitas dream house."

• SEAN & CHELSEA

• Corte Madera

"My wife and I seriously can’t say enough about how amazing Sara is to work with. We are first time home buyers and she made us feel so comfortable and confident through the entire process. Not to mention she is just a lovely person and genuinely amazing to be around. She guided us through the process and we were able to buy our dream home, which seriously would not have been possible if she wasn’t our realtor. Her connections allowed us to see houses we wouldn’t have been able to see otherwise and will be recommending her to everyone we know who’s buying a house."

• • LAUREN H.

  • Mill Valley

  "Sara was an amazing real estate agent! As first time buyers, we appreciated how Sara thoroughly walked us through the process with patience and had our backs, ensuring we did our due diligence before committing to a home. She always made herself accessible which was especially important as the market we were looking in worked on tight timelines. Would 10/10 recommend Sara as she helped us find our dream home that was perfect for us!"

• CHRIS & KRISTINA

• Larkspur

• "Sara can't be beat!. She is fabulous to work with throughout the entire process. She added valuable and thoughtful insights from the initial search all the way through to driving actionable results at the close. Throughout the process, she was always honest with us and wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions. On top of it all, she's lovely to work with, and we would consider her a friend."

• Eric & Erika

• Mill Valley

• "Sara is the BEST and we are so thankful for her!!!! We know that our relationship will continue for many years going forward."

• MEGAN H.

• Mill Valley

"We just completed our second tricky transaction with Sara in over the course of five years and couldn’t be happier with the results! Sara is the type of realtor that you want and need as a prospective buyer and seller. She is knowledgeable, patient, and really takes the time to understand her clients. She has spent more time convincing us to not buy certain houses than to buy them…which speaks for itself. Sara truly wants her clients to be happy and looks out for their best interests. She was a tremendous resource and sounding board for us through all the ups and downs of navigating complicated Marin real estate. We have met numerous agents over the years and Sara is simply the best. Save yourself the trouble and just work with her, you’ll be glad you did!"

• SAMANTHA H.

• Greenbrae

"I have personally worked with Sara on four properties in Marin and referred her to many friends - I'm telling you she is life changing! She has the network and resources to save you time and money when real estate can often be stressful and overwhelming. Sara takes time to educate clients which builds confidence while reassuring and respecting your decisions which strengthens trust. I never knew how important an excellent real estate agent could be until I met Sara!" Thank you for everything.

• MICHELLE & SCOTT

• San Anselmo

• "We highly recommend Sara Downs as a realtor. From the start, she was incredibly responsive and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Sara stayed on top of all deadlines and was proactive in a calm, non-pushy way. In a competitive market, she expertly guided us with knowledge and confidence, all while ensuring we never felt pressured. She kept us informed every step of the way. Even post-sale, Sara went above and beyond by providing us with a wealth of contacts and vendor recommendations, helping us settle into our new home faster. If you’re looking for a friendly, diligent, and knowledgeable realtor, we can’t recommend Sara enough! "

• TINA S.

• Novato

"After two years of unsuccessful house hunting, switching to Sara Downs was a game-changer. Her professionalism, prompt communication , and deep knowledge of the market led us to our perfect house. She was always available via text, phone or email and her attention to detail was impeccable. When an unexpected issue arose during escrow, she handled it with expertise, ensuring a smooth resolution. Her extensive network of professional contacts for movers and contractors was/ is invaluable. I highly recommend Sara for an exceptional home buying experience."

• Jeff & Paula

• Petaluma

“We began our search for a home in San Francisco's North Bay over a year ago. We met in person with Sara Downs while visiting our children in San Francisco. Sara was highly recommended by a family member, and we soon knew why. She took the time to explain every detail of the process, and she exceeded all our expectations. Sara took us to view homes several times while we were visiting the area from upstate NY. She even showed us properties via FaceTime with our daughter while we were still in NY. Once we sold our home in NY and arrived in the Bay area, Sara worked endlessly showing us properties and educating us on all the details of each one. She was totally transparent and advocated for us throughout the process. Sara connected us with the best financial professionals as well. There wasn't a detail missed. She is an exceptionally knowledgeable real estate agent who we highly recommend. We found our home and a friend when we met Sara. "

• CAROL R.

• Novato

"Bottom line: Sara helped us find the perfect home! She deeply listened to our needs, shared properties that could realistically work for us, and helped us understand the Marin landscape. When it came time to make an offer, her advice was golden - we got an incredible deal. She recommended we act quickly and we avoided a conflict with a much higher offer. She referred trust and real estate attorneys and a contractor who all jumped right in to help us meet our deadlines and were super professional. We’d highly recommend Sara as your agent.”

• MELANIE D.

• Novato

"We had an excellent experience working with Sara. She was responsible, available, and very professional. She also helped us get more money for our sale, which was easy and fast. We are delighted with her and her team. "

• JUDY W.

• Novato

"We’ve sold two house with Sara. With the first one, I quite literally would have not made it through without her. My father had just passed away and my mother was being moved to a nursing home. What should have been an emotionally exhausting experience was seamless from the beginning. She is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, detail-oriented, and her experience and wisdom throughout the process were second to none. During an uneasy time, she remained calm, focused, and guided me through what would have been a very stressful process with any other realtor. She staged the home beautifully, was spot-on in her approach to pricing and negotiating, and truly knows her clients so she can offer a personal and as stress-free experience as possible. We loved her so much we recently ended up using her to sell our own home, and it was just as seamless as the first time. I have and would recommend Sara to anyone looking to buy or sell in Marin County, and look forward to working with her in the future. She is a true gem!"

• ROBERT & DONIELLE R.

• Cotati

"We had the pleasure of working with Sara Downs during the sale of our home, and from start to finish, she was professional, friendly and worked to make the process successful. One of the things that stood out most was the way Sara ensured the home was presented beautifully. Every detail was thoughtfully considered—from staging and photography to marketing and showings. The result was a listing that truly highlighted the best features of the property and attracted strong interest from buyers right away. You will be in good hands working with Sara!"