# Christine Christiansen > Boutique luxury real estate advisor in Marin County (Compass affiliate) offering concierge listing and buyer services, off-market sourcing and international relocation expertise, backed by an MBA, CIPS credential and nearly two decades of local experience. Marin County luxury homes, boutique/concierge service, data-driven strategy, project-management staging, off-market access, CIPS/international relocations, HNW clients, fiduciary partnerships ## Agent Bios - [Kelly Erickson Real Estate Agent | Marin County Luxury](https://christinechristiansen.com/agent/kelly-erickson): Kelly Erickson's Marin County agent profile highlights her marketing background, local expertise, and client-focused real estate service. - [Jeff Sterley | Explore Marin County Real Estate Expertise](https://christinechristiansen.com/agent/jeff-sterley): Jeff Sterley's agent profile highlights his 40+ years of Marin County real estate marketing experience and 'No Stone Unturned' approach. - [Katie Smelt, Executive Assistant | Meet Christine's Team](https://christinechristiansen.com/agent/katie-smelt): Profile of Katie Smelt, a Marin native and executive assistant supporting Christine Christiansen's Marin real estate team. - [Marin County Real Estate Advisor | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/agent/christine-christiansen): Marin County real estate advisor Christine Christiansen's profile highlights selective luxury representation from Larkspur. ## Neighborhood Guides - [San Anselmo, CA Real Estate - Explore Luxury Homes for Sale](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/san-anselmo): San Anselmo, CA neighborhood page with local overview, listings, demographics, and nearby business and school data. - [San Rafael Real Estate Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/san-rafael): San Rafael real estate page presents Marin County neighborhood context, local listings, census stats, and nearby schools. - [Belvedere CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Area Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/belvedere): Belvedere, California neighborhood listing highlighting luxury homes, local demographics, and nearby amenities in Marin County. - [Mill Valley Real Estate Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/mill-valley): Mill Valley neighborhood guide with local overview, demographics, schools, and active real estate listings in Marin County. - [Larkspur CA Real Estate Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/larkspur): Larkspur, CA real estate page with neighborhood overview, listing search, and local demographics. - [Corte Madera Real Estate Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/corte-madera): Neighborhood guide for Corte Madera, California, with local history, school notes, community stats, and active listings. - [Kentfield, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes For Sale Now](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/kentfield): Kentfield, CA neighborhood guide with demographics, schools, amenities, and real-estate listings. - [Sausalito, CA Luxury Homes & Real Estate | Area Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/sausalito): Neighborhood guide to Sausalito, CA featuring luxury waterfront homes, local history, attractions, demographics, and live listings. - [Novato Real Estate | Homes & Lifestyle | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/novato): Novato real estate listing page with city overview, active property listings, local demographics, walk scores, and nearby schools in Marin County. - [Ross Real Estate in Ross CA | Luxury Homes & Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/ross): Ross, CA neighborhood page blending luxury-home marketing, local demographics, and searchable property listings. - [Tiburon, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Area Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/tiburon): A Tiburon, CA neighborhood guide combining local history, school-district notes, and real-estate listings with census and walkability data. - [Greenbrae Real Estate Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/greenbrae): A Greenbrae neighborhood guide pairing local context with listing search, demographics, points of interest, and school data. - [Fairfax, CA Area Guide | Fairfax Homes & Lifestyle](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods/fairfax): Fairfax, CA neighborhood page with local history, census snapshots, nearby points of interest, schools, and current listings. ## Buyer Guides - [California Home Buyers Guide | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/buyers): Christine Christiansen's buyer's guide outlines a 10-step path from research and budgeting to inspection, appraisal, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Sell Your Home in California | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/sellers): Christine Christiansen's seller's guide outlines a step-by-step home-selling process from pricing and prep through offers and closing. ## Tools - [Free California Home Valuation | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/home-valuation): A home valuation landing page for instant property-worth estimates and selling guidance. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Corte Madera vs Larkspur Move Guide | Compare Both](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/corte-madera-or-larkspur-which-is-better-for-your-next-move): A Marin real estate guide comparing Corte Madera and Larkspur on commute, schools, housing, shopping, and flood risk. - [San Anselmo vs Other Marin Towns | Compare Where to Live](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/is-san-anselmo-the-right-fit-compared-with-other-marin-towns): A Marin real estate guide compares San Anselmo with Fairfax, Ross, and San Rafael on schools, walkability, transit, flooding, and price. - [Belvedere Waterfront Living in Marin County | Explore](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/living-on-the-water-in-belvedere): Blog post on Belvedere waterfront living, contrasting lagoon and Bay-side homes, Tiburon amenities, and waterfront ownership rules. - [Larkspur CA Walkable Living: Is It Right for You Now?](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/carlight-living-in-larkspur-ferries-walkability-and-culture): A Larkspur lifestyle guide on car-light living, highlighting ferries, SMART, walkability, parks, and historic downtown culture. - [Townhome vs Single-Family Living in Corte Madera](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/townhome-or-single-family-living-in-corte-madera): A Corte Madera guide compares townhome and detached-home ownership, maintenance, privacy, and future flexibility. - [Probate and Estate Home Sales in San Rafael](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/guiding-probate-and-estate-home-sales-in-san-rafael): Guide to probate and estate home sales in San Rafael, covering court authority, Marin procedures, disclosures, and closing steps. - [Greenbrae Hillside vs Waterfront Homes: How to Choose](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/greenbrae-hillside-vs-waterfront-homes-how-to-choose): A Greenbrae buyer's guide comparing hillside and waterfront homes, commute options, hazards, and pricing trade-offs. - [Everyday Convenience Living in Greenbrae](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/everyday-convenience-living-in-greenbrae): Christine Christiansen outlines why Greenbrae appeals to buyers seeking convenient access to errands, healthcare, transit, and outdoor recreation. - [Selling a Ross Estate: Strategy, Privacy, Presentation](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/selling-a-ross-estate-home-strategy-privacy-and-presentation): Guide to selling a Ross estate home with pricing, privacy, trust, and staging strategies for Marin sellers. - [Living in Kentfield: Schools, Lifestyle, Housing Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/living-in-kentfield-schools-lifestyle-and-housing-options): A Kentfield real-estate guide covering schools, commute options, housing stock, and comparisons with nearby Marin towns. - [Everyday Life in Mill Valley: Trails, Village, Community](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/everyday-life-in-mill-valley-trails-village-and-community): A Mill Valley guide to daily routines, from redwood trails and downtown village life to schools, culture, and housing. - [Preparing Your San Rafael Luxury Home to Stand Out](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/preparing-a-san-rafael-luxury-home-for-a-standout-sale): A San Rafael luxury-home selling guide outlines inspections, staging, pricing, permits, disclosures, and marketing for a polished launch. - [Belvedere Lagoon vs Island Real Estate: Which Fits?](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/belvedere-lagoon-or-belvedere-island-deciding-where-to-buy): A Belvedere real-estate guide comparing lagoon waterfront living with island views, privacy, and pricing. - [Tiburon Waterfront Village Living: What Buyers Expect](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/waterfront-village-living-in-tiburon-what-to-expect): A Tiburon waterfront living guide covering shoreline lifestyle, housing, ferry commute, rental rules, and flood and insurance considerations. - [What to Know Before Buying a Ross Estate Home](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/what-to-know-before-buying-a-ross-estate-home): Guide to buying a Ross estate home, with attention to site conditions, approvals, wildfire risk, and sewer compliance. - [Selling Quietly in Larkspur With Off-Market Options](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/selling-quietly-in-larkspur-with-off-market-options): Explains off-market and delayed-marketing options for Larkspur sellers weighing privacy, timing, compliance, and exposure. - [Mill Valley Trailside Living: Which Area Fits You?](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/mill-valley-trailside-living-and-neighborhood-options): A Mill Valley neighborhood guide comparing trailside access, terrain, walkability, and shoreline conditions across canyon, ridge, flat, and bayfront settings. - [San Rafael Luxury Neighborhoods: Find Your Ideal Fit](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/comparing-san-rafaels-luxury-neighborhoods): A San Rafael luxury-neighborhood guide comparing waterfront, hillside, and central micro-markets by lifestyle, housing mix, and price. - [San Rafael Fiduciary Home Sales: What to Know](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/what-fiduciaries-should-know-about-san-rafael-sales): Guide to fiduciary home sales in San Rafael, covering disclosure rules, resale reports, transfer taxes, and pricing strategy. - [San Anselmo Character Homes: What Buyers Should Know](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/buying-a-character-home-in-san-anselmo): Buyer's guide to San Anselmo character homes, focused on disclosures, inspections, permit history, flood and wildfire risk, and preservation. - [When to List a Mill Valley Home for Best Results](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/when-to-list-a-mill-valley-home-for-best-results): A Mill Valley real estate guide explains seasonal timing, market conditions, and preparation strategies for sellers. - [Tiburon Second Home or Full-Time Living Guide](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/tiburon-as-a-second-home-and-full-time-community): Blog post on Tiburon's fit for second-home buyers and full-time residents, emphasizing waterfront access, walkable amenities, parks, and commute options. - [Update or Sell As Is in Kentfield? Key Factors](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/should-you-update-or-sell-as-is-in-kentfield): A Kentfield seller's guide to weighing selective updates against selling a home as-is, with attention to buyer expectations, disclosures, and Marin County permits. - [When to Sell in Kentfield: Luxury Market Timing Tips](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/when-to-sell-in-kentfield-reading-todays-luxury-market): Blog post on timing a Kentfield luxury home sale amid spring demand, limited inventory, and prep-first strategy. - [What's New at Bon Air Center Greenbrae in Summer 2026](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/the-bon-air-corner-is-quietly-becoming-a-destination-not-just-an-errand): A local guide examines how Bon Air Center and its surrounding parks, trails, businesses, and events are reshaping Greenbrae's neighborhood appeal. - [San Anselmo Summer 2026: New Restaurants and Live on the Avenue](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog/the-san-anselmo-avenue-summer-reassembled): An editorial guide to San Anselmo Avenue's 2026 restaurant openings, events, street closures, and evolving downtown character. ## Press - [Press & Media | Christine Christiansen | Marin County](https://christinechristiansen.com/press): Christine Christiansen's press page catalogs media features about her San Rafael real-estate work and notable listings. ## Core Pages - [Christine Christiansen | Marin County Real Estate Agents](https://christinechristiansen.com/): Christine Christiansen's Marin County homepage showcases advisory branding, featured listings, testimonials, and local service areas. ## Other Pages - [Compass Coming Soon | Christine Christiansen Real Estate](https://christinechristiansen.com/coming-soon): Compass Coming Soon marketing page explaining pre-market listing exposure, buzz generation, and buyer-feedback benefits for sellers. - [Get in Touch | Christine Christiansen Real Estate Agent](https://christinechristiansen.com/contact): Contact page for Christine Christiansen's real estate services in Larkspur, CA. - [Discover California's Neighborhoods | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/neighborhoods): Christine Christiansen's neighborhood page lists the communities she highlights as areas of expertise. - [Marin County Real Estate Tips & More | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/blog): Christine Christiansen's Marin County real estate blog lists recent neighborhood-focused posts and dates. - [Compass Concierge | Christine Christiansen Real Estate Agents](https://christinechristiansen.com/concierge): Marin County Compass Concierge listing explains seller financing for home improvements paid at closing. - [Luxury Presence | Website Password](https://christinechristiansen.com/private-client-advisory-services): Luxury Presence's privacy policy for its hosted real-estate sites and services. - [Reserve, by Christine Christiansen, MBA | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/reserve-by-christine-christiansen-mba): Christine Christiansen's Reserve is a Marin County luxury real estate advisory practice for select clients. - [Hear What Our Clients Say | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/success-stories): Testimonials page compiling client success stories for real estate agent Christine Christiansen. - [Meet the Team | Christine Christiansen real estate](https://christinechristiansen.com/team): Christine Christiansen's team page lists four advisors, client testimonials, and contact details for the Larkspur real estate practice. - [Copy of Christine Christiansen | Marin County Real Estate Agents](https://christinechristiansen.com/copy-home): Strategic real estate advisory homepage for Christine Christiansen, highlighting Marin County expertise and client services. - [Compass Private Exclusives | Christine Christiansen](https://christinechristiansen.com/private-exclusives): Compass Private Exclusives marketing page for Christine Christiansen's Marin County real estate clients.