William Barrett

William Barrett

DRE: 01917077
  •   5   (3 reviews)

About William

"I know West Marin. I have lived in these neighborhoods since 1980 and I know the stories and I know the people and I know the houses. Let me help you find the right house or find your next house here on the best side of the county." William Barrett discovered the beauty of West Marin as tourist in 1974. Struck by the landscape and the laid back nature of the people he met, the area became a favorite destination for years. With some determination and luck, he became a full time resident of Point Reyes Station in 1980 and moved to Inverness in 2004. Since 1980, William has lived worked and breathed the awesome beauty of West Marin. He is attuned to the rhythms of the villages, the neighborhoods, and communities of all of West Marin. The coastal areas of Dillon Beach, Tomales, Marshall, Bolinas, and Stinson Beach are places he knows well. Inland villages of Nicasio, San Geronimo, Lagunitas, Woodacre, and Forest Knolls are more than just spots along Sir Francis Drake...they are each distinct neighborhoods with special character and their own sense of place William's basic philosophy of customer service is honesty, transparency, and communication. Listening to a client, getting to know what they want, what works best for them, then working with them to achieve their goals...this is what makes William tick. Bringing in-depth local knowledge and having access to the services of Vanguard Properties assures each client that they will receive the best and most professional experience in their real estate transaction. Besides being a real estate agent, William has been an active participant in community life in West Marin. Currently, he is on the boards of the Coastal Health Alliance, the Inverness Association & Foundation, and the Coastal Marin Fund. He has also been past executive director of the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin and board member of the West Marin Chamber of Commerce.

William's reviews

  5  
William has 3 reviewsacross 3 different locations, showing 3.
Review William
about 4 years ago
Best real estate agent I've ever had

William is an energetic bundle of awesome talents and attributes that made the long-distance sale of my property so easy, pleasant, and productive. To wit: he knows the area and the market, provided wise counsel, offered creative ideas; he is efficient, helpful, responsible, resourceful, thorough, diligent, proactive; he is a good listener, a skillful implementer, a deft negotiator...I could go on, but I think you get the idea; It was because of his talents that the property sold for well over the asking price. I am VERY satisfied with his services and grateful for his efforts on my behalf.

over 4 years ago
Our truly wonderful experience with William

Initially I wondered why William was involved in real estate; he is much too smart and urbane to be in this business. I see him more as the Director of the Smithsonian or National Gallery of Art. It became apparent that, while he embraces le monde, he is an extrovert and would be stilted by culturally elite institutions such as I mentioned. We were the beneficiaries of his choice to simply be the best at what he does. Highly professional and extremely knowledgeable, William is also persistent without overwhelming his clients. His sophistication and keen sense of humor are icing on the cake. If you are ready to buy a home you should start by contacting Mr. Barrett.

over 4 years ago
Old house, difficult buyer

Kept his cool better than I did selling a 150 yr old house to a difficult buyer. Thankfully persuaded us (me and son's ex mother-in-law whose input was not always helpful} from accepting an offer that would have put us on them hook for any mandated upgrades. Too risky for a house built in 1872. Patient, thorough, responsive, prompt. Will shortly hand him the commission to sell another one, hopefully to list by Easter 2022. Need I say more?

William's properties

William hasn't had any property sale activity in the last 12 months

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