Marie is AMAZING! One note, though, her office is in Carlsbad off of Poinsettia, not in Encinitas. She says she«starts by listening», and that is exactly what she does. I am a first-time home buyer, and knew I needed a trusted area expert in my corner. Marie has 25+ years of experience in the area and is definitely an area expert. I wasn’t sure what type of property I wanted(house, townhome or condo), and I hadn’t yet picked the neighborhood when we started looking. She took the time out of her busy schedule to show me different types of properties in different areas, so that when I found my perfect place I would know it and be ready to make an offer. The market is really competitive for buyers right now. I have heard from friends and coworkers who have purchased homes in the last year that many buyers have to submit multiple offers before one is accepted. Marie knows the market very well and when I found the perfect townhome in a good area, she helped me draft a competitive offer. To my surprise and delight, the sellers accepted! It was a win-win for all parties. Thanks Marie!