There is something RARE in every property.
It’s our job to find it. 
We represent buyers & sellers across Northern California.

$1B

Value of Real Estate Sold

47+

Years of Experience

350+

Number of Homes Sold

0

Number of Lawsuits

Client Testimonials

John Shipman

John Shipman

Dorsi is a dynamic Realtor practicing sustainable real estate and incorporates sustainability in her daily life. I can tell you she plain gets it and is a great spokesperson for sustainable real estate in her community. She wel...
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Greg P.

Greg P.

Dorsi is an excellent professional with great communication skills, listens to her clients, and handles issues gracefully and respectfully. She understands the processes of the trade very well with first-hand knowledge of the r...
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The Stein Family

The Stein Family

Dorsi was always a text or phone call away and was happy to answer any questions we had. She worked really hard to get us the right property at the right price and sell our home. She made the process as smooth as it possibly co...
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Susan G.

Susan G.

My previous home was several hundred miles distant. With that in mind, Dorsi acted as my buyer's agent in my absence. I have only accolades for her attentiveness to my wants, negotiation on my behalf, renegotiation when require...
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Elton S.

Elton S.

Dorsi is an all-star! She was extremely knowledgeable in negotiation for the right price and excellent at getting the documents done correctly. Dorsi never hesitated to show us home after home despite the inconvenience. Her kno...
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Rachelle W.

Rachelle W.

We loved working with Dorsi! She’s extremely knowledgeable and we always felt that we were at the top of her priority list. She took time to get to know us and what we were looking for and fully prepared us for what to expect i...
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Randy M.

Randy M.

Dorsi was incredibly responsive. She has a positive attitude that helps people feel at ease and makes negotiations go smoothly. She is very knowledgeable about building, materials, and design. She offers ideas without forcing h...
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Mike & Anna

Mike & Anna

"We hired Marni to sell our Ross home during the Summer of 2025 and we highly recommend her without reservation. She was incredibly insightful regarding upgrades prior to listing and a proactive participant preparing the house ...
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Nancie M.

Nancie M.

Marni has been an incredible agent to work with during my last two real estate transactions. In 2023, she helped me purchase my home and made the entire process seamless. I was so grateful to finally land the home of my dreams....
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Caroline & Doug P.

Caroline & Doug P.

My husband and I recently sold our home in Ross with Marni and were incredibly impressed with how well the process worked out for us from start to finish. Marni proved to be the perfect person for the job! She expertly priced a...
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Elliott & Melissa E.

Elliott & Melissa E.

Working with Marni Phippen was an absolute pleasure. She successfully sold two of our properties, one in Tiburon and another in San Francisco, both with excellent results. She took the time to understand our expectations and ke...
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Catherine & Rob H.

Catherine & Rob H.

We can't say enough great things about working with Marni. From the start, we thought our real estate transaction would be straightforward, but it turned out to be far more complicated than expected. Through every twist and tur...
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Rob & Christine T.

Rob & Christine T.

Residential real estate agents are a mixed bag. I’ve worked with five over the last several years and have interviewed several more. Chelsea is far superior to any I have dealt with, and I would use her again and again. It’s no...
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George M.

George M.

Chelsea has represented my partnerships and personal real estate needs for close to a decade. Our primary business has been developing spec homes in Marin, and there is no one I would trust more with the marketing of our proper...
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Daniel B.

Daniel B.

I cannot recommend Chelsea highly enough. She made a very difficult situation, selling my recently deceased father’s home, which I grew up in, as easy as I could have hoped for. She understood both my sister and me, and knew th...
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CJ & Cady W.

CJ & Cady W.

When we were first-time home buyers in Marin, a close friend highly recommended Chelsea and she didn’t disappoint. So when it came time to sell our house in 2017, it was a no-brainer to work with Chelsea again. We have purchase...
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Jerry S.

Jerry S.

Chelsea helped us with both the purchase and subsequent sale of our Mill Valley home. Having experienced her help on both sides of the process, we can say unequivocally that she is exceptional. She knows and understands the Bay...
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Mark M.

Mark M.

Chelsea is fantastic. She has accomplished the “seemingly impossible” several times for us and has helped dramatically reduce the stress of selling and buying a house. Most recently, she helped us sell our house off-market and ...
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David S.

David S.

Chelsea sold my house quickly, efficiently, and returned maximum value. She was on the job 24/7 throughout the process, resulting in a sale with multiple offers after less than a week on the MLS. I can’t recommend her highly en...
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Casey D.

Casey D.

Chelsea is a consummate professional. She was tirelessly available for us through every stage of buying a house; always there to answer questions, offer her expertise and guide us with absolute confidence and patience. Chelsea ...
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  1. We believe there is something RARE in every property. It's our job to find it. We represent buyers and sellers across Northern California. Our commitment to effective communication, timeliness, and resourcefulness is unparalleled, specializing in homes of all styles, price points, and locations. Our mission is to keep providing the highest possible service to both homebuyers and sellers one RARE property at a time.
  1. We represent buyers and sellers across Los Angeles and surrounding regions. We specialize in homes of all styles, price, points, and locations.
  2. Our mission is to provide the highest possible service to both homebuyers and sellers. Our commitment to effective communication, timeliness and resourcefulness is unparalleled.

Our philosophy consists in total dedication to our clients' needs and the relentless pursuit of their best interests. All else is secondary.

We value the relationships we create with every client. That's why our client-centered based services are unique in the real state field. Finding or selling your place is starting a new chapter in your life, and we love to grow with you.

What We Do

With decades of experience and negotiation skills honed over hundreds of successful transactions, we know how to uncover what makes a property truly RARE — and how to leverage it. Representing buyers and sellers across Northern California, we bring unmatched strategy, communication, and results to every client relationship.

Our Mission

We specialize in representing homes of every style, price point, and location, with a tailored approach for each. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to both buyers and sellers, grounded in clear communication, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving at every step.

What Drives Us

Our philosophy is simple: our clients’ best interests—always, without exception.

Honesty & Integrity

We deeply value the relationships we build with each client. It’s the foundation of everything we do. Our client-focused approach sets us apart in the real estate industry. Buying or selling a home marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we’re honored to grow alongside you throughout the journey and beyond.

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