Liz McCarthy’s top priority is providing exemplary service to each and every client she works with as a top producing real estate broker with McGuire Real Estate in Marin County. Liz’s “can do” attitude was recognized when she received the prestigious Outstanding Service Award by the state chapter of the California Women’s Council of REALTORS in 2009. As a highly effective negotiator and problem solver, she excels at merging the needs of both buyers and sellers which results in successful home sales. The key to her success lies in her thoroughness, honesty and attention to detail. “It doesn’t just begin and end with the transaction”, says McCarthy, “Service is my top priority, as I am building relationships for life.” Read what Liz’s clients say about choosing her as their Realtor and Partner and you’ll see that they agree!
Known for her thoroughness, honesty and attention to detail, Liz is passionate about matching people to the right home, and her sales and marketing background
serves her clients well when they get ready to sell their home. She is
successful at making her clients comfortable with the sales process by taking
care of the details, communicating updates and by being available for them every step of the way. When you are a client, you work with Liz, not an assistant!
Marin Platinum Group:
As a founding Marin Platinum Group member, Liz is recognized as among the leading 100 real estate brokers in Marin County and has access to the private Marin Platinum Group list of “off-market” properties. (eg., homes that aren't MLS, Zillow, Redfin or Trulia listed). The requirements for listing homes in this manner are strictly enforced. Agents must guarantee that each house is available to be viewed by Marin Platinum Group members. Many times, the seller prefers to operate below the public radar and avoid going through the usual processes for selling a home. These sellers value their privacy and don't want to get on the emotional roller coaster which can sometimes characterize the sales process.
Technology Expert:
Liz is REALTOR e-PRO® Certified - She completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by
the prestigious NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). This puts her in an elite minority of the many bay area realtors.
What this means to you: As an e-PRO® certified Realtor, Liz is part of an exclusive group of agents recognized for utilizing the latest techniques and services to maximize your ability to leverage the enormous power of the Internet when you are buying and selling property. Liz is a sought after teacher and consultant to members of the Marin Association of Realtors.
Personal Info:
Liz has traveled, worked and competed athletically around the world. In fact, she competed in and won the World Ultimate Frisbee Championships held in Köln Germany in 1989. While most of her time is devoted to working with clients, Liz finds time to run and participate in multiple support and mother's groups.
She also is the Bay Area Family Teams Chair for the March of Dimes and the 2009 March of Dimes Ambassador Family. Liz and her San Francisco fire-fighter husband enjoy spending time with family and friends and engaging in the outdoor activities that Marin is known for: hiking, running, and biking. Liz and her husband are parents to a 5-year old miracle daughter who was born 14 weeks prematurely and weighed only 1.5 pounds at birth. If you would like to read her amazing story, go to: Micro Preemie Blog. They also have a 2 year-old son.
Call Liz to see how she can put her knowledge and enthusiasm to work for you. If you are looking for a Marin Realtor or any where in the San Francisco Bay Area, you owe it to yourself to interview Liz.
Education & Affiliations:
Liz holds a Bachelors Degree of Arts from the University of California Santa Barbara and continues her professional development with courses in sales training, management, and computers.
2010 President Marin Council of Realtors (WCR)& Founding Member
Marin Association of Realtors (MAR)
California Association of Realtors (CAR)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
e-PRO Certified Internet Expert (e-PRO)
Performance Management Network Designee (PMN)
California State WCR Outstanding Service Award, 2010
Vice President of Membership, WCR 2007 & 2008
California State WCR Technology Committee Chair,
2008 & 2009
Member of the MAR Technology Committee 1995 - 2009
S.A.V.E. Board Member (San Anselmo Volunteer Effort) 2004 & 2005
March of Dimes Bay Area Ambassador Family, 2009
March of Dimes Bay Area Family Teams Chair, 2009
Redwood High School Volunteer Ultimate Frisbee Coach
Member of: San Rafael Mothers Club, Ross Valley Mothers Club, Parents of Multiples, Southern Marin Mothers Club, & Founder of MarinwoodMoms.com
WHAT DO LIZ'S CLIENTS SAY?
These are shortened quotes from the entire references from Liz's Clients. To see the entire references, click here:
"Liz worked tirelessly to find us a home, and was a great resource in helping us understand the different communities of Marin. Significantly, though all brokers have an incentive to put you in a home with the highest price possible, Liz came through at the end and helped negotiate a more favorable price on our new home purchase in Mill Valley than we thought possible. She's great at what she does, is a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend her whole-heatedly."
-Joe and Nicole Kennedy, Mill Valley (July 2009)
“My husband and I keep Liz's business cards in our car at all times in case we meet someone in need of a realtor in Marin. We were blown away by Liz's mission to find us the perfect home for us. She thoroughly evaluated each home that we walked into, pointing out the pluses and minuses to each house. I can honestly say, that she didn't miss one important detail, and we now are in the home of our dreams. Not only was Liz amazing to work with professionally, but she was also incredible on a personal level. It was the little touches that went a long way with Liz, and we are happy to not only call her the best Realtor that we have met, but also a great friend.”
-Bruce and Colleen Cassidy, San Rafael (June 2009)
"We contacted Liz McCarthy after doing much research on the agencies in the area. We were attracted by the small, boutique nature of her agency as well as the fact that she is e-Pro certified. We were gifted a home through the estate of an alumnus and needed someone who could work efficiently through electronic means. She did a superb job coordinating clean-up, advertising and negotiating in very unusual circumstances. Every phone call was returned and feedback given after every showing. We were in contract within weeks of the listing and her negotiations got us top dollar. We appreciate all she has done for us and would not hesitate to refer her to anyone looking to sell their home in the Mill Valley/Marin area."
-The Ohio State University Foundation, Columbus, Ohio (June 2009)
"In the best of circumstances it is not easy simultaneously selling and purchasing a home. It is particularly difficult when you have 3 kids, the oldest being only three years old! We cannot thank Liz enough for the extra work she put in on our behalf.
Her willingness to act as a delivery person, a moving person, a baby holder and playmate to a toddler when necessary exemplifies the extra miles she took to help us out and speaks volumes about her character and professionalism. The whole process was made much easier and less stressful because of Liz. And, because of her hard work, we sold our house for top dollar and we bought the house we wanted. Thank you!" -David & Daryl Henzl, San Anselmo
"We couldn't be more delighted with the quality of Liz's service. She was able to get us a home that wildly exceeded our expectations and at a lower price than we were prepared to bid. Throughout the process, Liz was always on hand to go the extra mile, to help us make the transition thousands of miles across the country to realize a lifelong dream.
Words cannot convey our appreciation for her endless patience, support, kindness, understanding, knowledge, intelligence, humor and nearly maniacal attention to detail and all-around exceptional performance.
I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a home at any price or description in the Marin area, whether it's a local move, a cross-country relocation or even an international transaction. Liz is beyond the pale in overcoming stumbling blocks that would leave other brokers straggling in the mist." -Sue Rosenstock, Ken Wei and Jeremy Wei-Rosenstock, Mill Valley
"We would recommend Liz McCarthy to any potential home buyer. Whether first-time buyers or experienced buyers, she will impress them all with her extremely hard work, dedication and professionalism. Whenever anyone tells us that they are thinking about buying in Marin, we immediately tell them that they we have the greatest real estate agent for them!" -David Morris & Alyssa Hall, San Rafael
"Purchasing a house is a complicated process where there are competing challenges of finding the right neighborhood, locating a house large enough to support a family, acquiring a house that is in excellent condition, and competing with other buyers.
Our quest to locate a house that met specific requirements could not have been realized if it weren't for the hard work and dedication of Liz McCarthy." -Paul & Sonja Kermoyan, San Rafael
"We are a young couple and had been living on a sailboat with a toddler - we desperately needed space. We wanted to buy a small house in Marin and it needed to have the impossible: water boat dock for our 44' sailboat! Liz found the perfect house and suggested we waste no time in seeing this new listing. We had an excepted offer within 3 days! Liz was there for us every step of the way. Thank you Liz!" -Leila & Brock Wells, San Rafael
"We are writing to document the wonderful relationship that my wife and I had with Liz during the almost year process of finding our new home. Her use of email and the internet helped us save valuable time in reviewing properties and especially when it came time to sell our property. Once we found (and successfully bid) on our property Liz, was prepared to sell our house quickly. My wife and I felt we had a nice home but Liz sold it in 2 days AND above asking price even before it officially came on the broader market.
Having dealt with other agents in the past plus this transaction, Liz was a much appreciated breathe of fresh air in the organization of the myriad of steps in the buying and selling process. Thank You Liz!!" -Joe and Andrea Holko, Tiburon
"Unlike many real estate agents with whom I have dealt in the past, you never once tried to sell me on any house. You knew the Marin County market thoroughly and you were patient and willing to spend as much time as needed to assess each house we viewed.
In essence I had a thoroughly enjoyable, professional and gratifying experience with a person who eventually became a friend. You were clearly interested in my personal life as it applied to the type of home I would be happy in.
However, it was after we selected the house that I truly benefited from your business skills. The negotiation process, the drafting of the contract, related correspondence and handling the all the details was accomplished with thorough competence and professionalism. The entire experience was thoroughly enjoyable." -Fred Konigsberg, San Rafael
"In early 2006, we relocated from Florida to California and decided to lease a home until we decided where we would purchase.
After a few months of this exercise, we met Liz McCarthy at an open house, and after a few minutes realized that she knew the local market quite well. We had met many agents at open homes over the last few months but knew right away that Liz was different. Her energy and enthusiasm was infectious and we immediately decided to ask her to help us locate a home that would fit our needs.
She spent a considerable amount of time searching for a proper fit and we must have looked at over 30 possibilities. Her assistance with the myriad of details involved in the offering/closing process was invaluable. She constantly kept in contact with us. She used technology to help save us time whenever possible. Her local knowledge with regard to property inspectors, mortgage brokers and other details made our transition to our new home much easier."
-Frank and Patty Huggins, Novato
"Liz has redefined the concept of customer service for me. She offered me information and assistance from the moment she met me at an Open House, even though I wasn't yet in the market. She sold me exactly the house I had dreamed about. She is still assisting me, even after my new home closed escrow!
Her thorough and excellent guidance about all issues related to my new property is above and beyond any other real estate experience I have had in my 40 years as a buyer and as a seller of homes in Marin. Liz is a keeper"!
-Virginia Saunders, San Rafafel
"First and foremost, Liz was in constant contact with us for the many weeks we were looking at homes. Her patience in explaining the intricacies of the process made all the difference. Liz clearly had our best interests at heart from the start and was able to gently and insightfully guide us to the homes on the market that not only fit our criteria but also possessed the attributes we weren't necessarily attuned to, such as attractive school districts, good neighborhoods, strong resale value, clean inspection reports and comparative value.
We presented a significant challenge as buyers because we had not targeted a particular town or area to live. Therefore, we really relied upon Liz's knowledge of the entire county when we were looking at homes. I said many times that it felt as if we were Liz's only clients. The responsiveness and willingness to discuss our situation at all hours of the day and night was nothing short of amazing.
In the end, Liz spotted our "dream home" that combined the best of all of the elements that we desired and communicated to her. Liz then guided us through a multiple bid situation and within a week, we were in escrow and on Cloud 9!
In summary, I would highly recommend Liz McCarthy to anyone, whether you are buying or selling for the first time or you own more property than Donald Trump. You'll benefit from her level of service and expertise and become yet one more happy client!"
Liz is REALTOR e-PRO® Certified - She completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by
the prestigious NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). This puts her in an elite minority of the many bay area realtors. 
