Marilyn Hanes is a dedicated and market-savvy professional who strives for happy clients above all else. She believes in providing her customers with superior service and with all the information that allows them to make an informed purchasing or sales decision. Her attention to detail, experience, superior people skills, broad knowledge of the real estate industry and determination to indulge her clients with first class service sets her apart.

Marilyn understands the power of creative and well-organized marketing. As a listing agent, she offers her clients customized marketing plans which includes a state-of-the-art internet based marketing approach to maximize property exposure to the most qualified buyers.

Marilyn’s fair yet firm negotiating style and her commitment to excellence has gained her respect with colleagues and clients alike. Whether it’s patiently guiding first time buyers throughout this exciting process, or following through with clients’ needs long after the transaction is over, Marilyn’s warm, caring yet efficient business style will turn you, too, into a client for life.

Marilyn’s decades of experience in the county have given her a keen understanding of how the various neighborhoods are evolving over time. Her history in San Diego means that she is uniquely equipped to match people to the specific area that will best suit them in the long term.

Marilyn listens carefully to her clients’ goals for their transaction and also observes the more subtle needs they may have for their purchase or sale. As a result of her hard work, she has a large amount of repeat business which she values as the highest compliment. Referrals from clients whom she has helped buy or sell property account for a large percentage of her business.

BACKGROUND:

Marilyn is a native Southern Californian who grew up in Hollywood and in San Diego’s North County. She lives in North San Diego after graduation from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and attended University of San Diego toward her MBA where she began her real estate career of over 25 years. In previous carreers, Marilyn worked as a Director in human resources for corporations, which helps her to assist customers with relocation issues.

Marilyn has guided hundred of clients, from “first time” buyers to investors through the real estate buying process as a lead listing and sales agent in her community. Year after year she has earned Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Elite award for sales volume placing her among the top 3% of 126,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates across the world. It truly reflects her success in matching people with their dream properties. Marilyn is passionate about what she does, and she always aims to make a difference in people’s lives. She is dedicated to excellence.

Marilyn has raised her son, Chad, in San Diego who is the delight of her life.

EXPERIENCED:

• Multi-Million Dollar Producer with over 400 Residences/Lots Sold.

• Multi-Year International President’s Elite Award winner.

• Top 3% world-wide of Coldwell Banker sales associates.

• President, San Diego Real Estate, Inc.

• Past Vice President, Effectiveness Dimensions, Inc.-Leadership/Management

• Past Consultant and Director, Human Resources

KNOWLEDGEABLE:

• B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

• University of San Diego, MBA Program.

• California Real Estate Owner and Investor Since 1976.

CONNECTED:

• San Diego County Resident since 1969.

• Rancho Bernardo/Poway Resident since 1987.

• President/Member, United Cerebral Palsy, Rancho Verde Guild, since 1989.

• United Way Loaned Executive Fund Raiser.