Meet Barr Haney

Principal Real Estate Professional

A sixth generation Marin County native, Barr’s passion for real estate translates to his enthusiasm for thoughtfully and creatively structuring deals. Always innovating and providing unrivaled service, Barr meticulously prepares his listings to maximize the sale value, while leveraging all avenues when searching for the right property for his buyers. Treating his clients’ listings and purchases like his own is the foundation of his referral-fueled business. Barr enjoys living in Marin with his wife and four beautiful children.

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We were referred to Barr Haney through a good friend who had relocated to Marin from the city last year. We interviewed a few different Marin County Realtors but decided to work with Barr on the spot during our first meeting. From the start we were impressed with how knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful he was. As first time home buyers, we were looking for someone who not only would be our advocate in the sale process but be able to provide honest advice and educate us along the way. Barr was just that and it resulted in us finding our dream home in Marin. He always made time to answer our questions and the entire Own Marin team was so friendly and professional. Not to mention that the Escrow process went about as smoothly as it could when buying a home during a pandemic! And since we've closed, Barr has been such a valuable resource for referrals from mover to contractors to best places for take-out in our area. He really knows his stuff and does his job with humility and passion for helping families like ours find and fall in love with a new home. We have no doubt that anyone would be in incredible hands working with Barr Haney of Own Marin as their Marin County real estate agent.

- HAILEY U.

Barr at Own Marin was incredible to work with and helped us buy our dream house in Kentfield. My wife and I were moving back to the bay area from NYC and while we had previously lived in the bay area, we didn't know all the specifics of Marin real estate. Barr took the time to show us the various towns and found us a house before it was even listed. He worked quickly with the seller's broker to negotiate a deal that kept the house from going on the market. Barr also had an extensive list of contacts we used for inspections and was readily available to answer questions throughout the process. At a time when new house listings can be found online, it was absolutely worth working with someone who knew the intricacies of the local market and had great relationships with brokers. We couldn't be more happy with our experience working with Barr and will be recommending Own Marin to all of our friends looking for a broker in the area.

- VLAD B.

Barr Haney and the entire team at Own Marin are true professionals in every sense of the word. We ended up finding our dream home through an off-market opportunity we would have never had access to without Barr. We can't recommend him enough and felt compelled to share our experience. My husband and I met with a few real estate agents and Barr stood out because he really knows the Marin market inside out. The other reason we chose him is because of his track record with off-market opportunities. As first-time homebuyers coming from San Francisco he did a great job of assessing our needs, giving us a really good education on each neighborhood (including downtowns, transit, school districts, etc.) and ultimately acting as an advisor on each property we looked at. I could talk in great detail about how Barr and Whitney helped us focus on the important factors at each property (vs. surface things that could be fixed), walked us through the offer process, and answered endless texts and calls. However, the single most important thing is that they matched us up with an off-market property that no other Marin County realtor had visibility into. Barr knew it was our dream house and made it happen before anyone else saw it. This is exactly why it matters which real estate agent you work with. Especially in Marin. Barr is also super fun to work with. If you need guidance on potentially adding square footage to a place, or even just furniture advice - he always has measuring tape handy.

- KRISTIN K.

Barr found us our dream home off-market! With such little inventory available in this area, Barr's expertise and network was a huge help! We worked with Barr for several months and he helped us get a feel for the different neighborhoods in Marin. He brought several homes to our attention before they even hit the market, including the one we purchased! We really enjoyed working with Barr, he was always very quick to respond to our questions and get us access to any property we were interested in quickly. He also made the closing process quick and straightforward. We would definitely work with Barr again!

- ERICA B.

I cannot say enough good things about Barr, Allie and Whitney. They were simply as good as it gets. We had put our house on the market with another agent and our home did not sell. I contacted Barr and his team and they could not have been more professional from day one. They recommended that we do some work on our home and every recommendation paid off and more. In addition the team was with us side by side every step of the way during the renovation. The house turned out beautiful. We started by having the house listed off market and before you knew it we had a full price offer. Barr then helped my mom purchase a new home and again he was there every step of the way. He NEVER pressured us to make any decisions and instead presented the facts along with his sage advice. The closing process was very streamlined and easy. In addition they connected us with an incredible interior decorator who has helped us decorate our new home out of state. This team is the gift that keeps giving and more.

- ALEXIS G.

Marin County Realtors Barr Haney, Whitney Potter and Allie Fornesi did a great job of tag teaming together as we went through the process of some renovations per their recommendations of simple bathroom fixtures, paint and floor refinishes. The Concierge program they have was a big help when they fronted the costs for some of the upgrades that eventually came out of the closing costs --no fees, no interest! They also put us in touch with a great stager that filled the house with a continuous style and flavor of decor that tied the house together. They were on top of the inspections that were required which were immediately followed by the open houses on Sat and Sun, then 4 offers by the following Tuesday--all over the asking price. Their follow-up guiding us through the very short negotiation stages led to a quick acceptance by all parties.
I would of course use them again!

- DOUG O.

We hired Barr Haney and the Own Marin team to market and sell my mother's house in Mill Valley. The house was large (5,400sf) and had a lot of history as it was built in 1909 and was tastefully updated. A very special property indeed and we knew that it would take someone with a huge reach and  market knowledge to get it done right. My mother was very hesitant to prep the house (stage, repaint and list on MLS) as she didn't know where she was going to move and therefore wanted to continue to live there while selling. Barr really listened to her and put a tremendous effort into getting the property out through all of his off-market networks and contacts. Within a month, a buyer came forward and Barr helped us negotiate a great selling price as well as a 3-month, free rent-back which was amazing. Barr was definitely the agent to get this job done right and in a timely fashion. Couldn't recommend him and the Own Marin team more.

- RORY T.

As first time home buyers - and new to the area, we wanted to make sure we found a Marin County real estate agent that was a good fit for us and was able to get us into a home we loved. We are so happy and relieved to have come across Barr Haney and his team at Own Marin. Barr has in-depth knowledge of the area and provided great insight throughout the buying process. He was very responsive and always available to answer any questions and talk through the process and strategy with us. Since inventory in our target area was relatively low, Barr encouraged us to be prepared to act quickly should a listing hit the market that fit our criteria. With Barr's help we did just that, we put an offer in on one house in our search and were able to ratify a contract before a higher offer was presented and put into back-up position. The first house we made an offer on ended up being our new home, we couldn't be happier with how the process went from end to end, it was seamless with Barr's team. We would definitely recommend Barr Haney as an agent to any of our friends and family as we are incredibly satisfied with our first home buying experience.

- JESSICA N.

After spending more than a year looking for a home in Marin I knew what we needed from a realtor. It was important to me that we find someone with deep ties in the community and a long-standing presence in Marin as a respected broker. I vetted the options personally and narrowed it down to one office, Own Marin. My husband and I have a lot of experience with real estate so we knew when we met Barr that he was the right person to represent us. He is efficient, direct and acts with integrity. I suspected that when we found the right house, he would close the deal... and he did. It took us well over a year to find a home, we did a lot on our own and took detours in the process and a few long breaks, but when we jumped back in Barr was always there to help. There was no pressure ever from him.... Barr has been respectful of us every step of the way, and since this market is tough under the best of circumstances, we were grateful for the space to pull back at times to re-evaluate. Our home was found eventually off-market. Barr negotiated intensely on our behalf, maintaining attention to every detail and he definitely caught a few important things that we missed. His communication was professional and timely and he maintained that throughout the process and well beyond closing. We are really happy with our experience with Barr and Own Marin, and highly recommend them to anyone.

- SARAH T.

Barr Haney's thorough market insight and unsurpassed knowledge of Marin helped us buy our first home in our dream neighborhood five years ago. He was instrumental in helping us beat out six offers for our first home in 2014. Four years later, we needed more space and Barr's personal relationships got us early access to an off-market listing in our beloved neighborhood. We bought the house and couldn't be happier! Barr's network of professionals (painters, inspectors, photographers, stagers, etc.) and sales advice helped us sell our first home well above asking last fall! We've worked with Barr three times over the past five years and will continue to call on him for his exceptional work. We highly recommend the Own Marin team as your Marin County Realtor!

- DOUG G.

We couldn't recommend the services of Barr Haney and the whole Own Marin real estate team more highly. Having recently sold our place in San Francisco (with an eye toward moving to Marin), Barr brought his long history as a Marin County realtor to bear on helping us weigh the the pros and cons of certain areas. His communication style totally suited ours--he was direct, honest, definitive, and exceedingly responsive. And once we found the place we knew we wanted, his negation skills (and the logistical acumen of the rest of his team) proved invaluable. We would certainly work with him again.

- RUDI B.

We used Barr Haney and the Own Marin Team to purchase a home late 2018 after meeting him during an open house in the Kentfield. My wife, 1 year old son and I had been living in San Francisco so didn't really know the area. Barr is incredibly knowledgeable about the various Marin neighborhoods given he grew up nearby and was able to provide us with details about the pros and cons of each and how they would be with a young family. Barr really helped us understand and think through the most important factors in the home buying process rather than getting too fixated on things that could be more easily improved/updated. He was always available to discuss our questions/concerns. My wife and I were very skeptical of the real estate brokerage industry and given this was our first home purchase we needed additional help in understanding all the considerations in this process and Barr and Whitney were always incredibly open to walking us through everything and spending as much time as we needed. We would highly recommend Barr and the team as your Marin County Realtor. Having been living in the area now for 6 months, we can say we are so happy with our decision and Barr absolutely played a huge role in making that happen.

- JORDAN K.

It was amazing working with Barr Haney and Own Marin throughout the home selling process.   We reached out because we heard tons of amazing reviews about them being some of the best Marin County realtors, and their immense knowledge about the market was evident from the  beginning.  We were extremely impressed by their attention to detail, their consultative approach, and most importantly, their ability to command top dollar when selling our house!  Great experience working with Own Marin all around, highly recommend engaging with them on your next home sale or purchase.

- MATTHEW Y.

Whitney, Barr and their Own Marin team have just sold our home in Larkspur.  We were very pleased with our experience. From our first discussion the team answered our questions, sought to understand our goals, and helped us think through the approach for selling our home. They explained their recommendations, and laid out their vision of what we could do to strategically prepare and launch our listing in order to generate a high level of interest in our property. The team has very good taste, and their recommended upgrades proved to be great choices. Based on their extensive experience in the market, and their knowledge of the area, the team provided us with spot-on advice and insights. Their organization and execution in helping us get to market quickly was phenomenal.  Beyond cleaning up, painting (all their color choices and painter), new carpet, etc we used one of their incredible designer/stagers to bring a completely new look and feel to the home that would appeal to the largest portion of the buyers pool.  Allie, one of their team members, organized all of the improvement recommendations, bids, calendar items and work into incredibly detailed, organized easy to follow emails. Allie and the team were very easy to work with - professional and proactive!  The response to the listing was exciting to see; the team put in a lot of sweat equity to get the word out. This team is comprised of true professionals, able to negotiate well on our behalf while maintaining strong and trusting relationships with other agents.  Everything happened smoothly and with low stress. We completely recommend the Own Marin team for your Marin real estate needs.

- PHILLIP W.

This was our first time selling our home so we interviewed Barr and his team. They impressed us from the start and we knew that we were in good hands. They gave informative recommendations to help us sell fast and above asking. Allie was great at setting up all the inspections needed. They helped us improve our home so much that we almost didn't want to move. The sale was smooth and we closed escrow immediately. They did a great job staying in touch through text/email. All our questions answered within minutes. If you want a team to take care of everything to sell your home, I recommend this team!!! Thanks guys for all your expertise.

- KATELYN D.

It is my pleasure to recommend Barr Haney as a real estate agent in Marin County. After careful, consideration of who I would trust to assist with the purchase of our new residence, it quickly became clear that Bar was the one.  Barr proved himself to be a professional who completely exceeded our expectations. He exhibited his excellence in researching market conditions and giving reasoned projections of upcoming shifts in neighborhoods, inventories, new developments and prices - which was invaluable. I can't recommend him enough and I am sure his future clients will benefit from his expertise.

- YOAV B.

Own Marin is well versed in the neighborhoods of the community of Larkspur and have an excellent track record for staying the course until a property is sold. They understand the "markets" of Larkspur. We used Barr and Whitney and could not have been happier with their diligent effort and the final outcome of our sale. We were especially impressed with their social media presence that allowed us to reach the largest group of potential buyers. They walked us through what was needed in terms of staging, painting, minor kitchen remodel etc. They had quality contractors that they referred us to that simplified the whole process and they made critical marketing suggestions that helped focus on the right buyer segment. Whitney in particular was patient, responsive and overall did an outstanding job. He is an excellent negotiator. He is a true real estate professional! Whitney and Allie were the team members that we worked with. We would not hesitate to recommend their group to anyone looking for true real estate professionals in Marin.

- CHARLES W.

My sister and I both worked with Barr and his team when purchasing our homes and we couldn't be more pleased with the service we received. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, well respected, and very easy to work with. When we finally found the house we wanted, Barr helped us develop a competitive offer that was accepted despite multiple other offers. We strongly recommend using him if you are looking to buy in Marin!

- LAURA T.

We had a great experience working with Barr Haney the Principle of Own Marin. We started working with Barr as our Marin County realtor after he helped our friends land a property off market in Larkspur. Barr was able to offer guidance throughout the process and actually ended up finding us our home in Kentfield off market in our top neighborhood. Highly recommend Own Marin and Barr Haney if you are looking for a Marin County real estate agent.

- BRENT K.

We were in search of a Marin County Realtor and my family got referred to Barr Haney. He was sent to us from the realtor that we used in CT, so we knew if he had established a name for himself all the way across the country, he must be good!  Going into our call we had high expectations and he certainly found a way to exceed them.  We were new to CA and decided to look in one of the states hottest markets, Marin County, but Barr made sure to walk us through all of the ins and outs, helping us feel confident and comfortable. Being he was born and raised here, many generations deep, we were certain that we were in good hands.  Although this market moves extremely fast Barr was on hand every step of the way.  From helping us nail down the perfect location to walking us through contract negotiations he alleviated our concerns in what could essentially have been a very stressful process.  If there was ever a question we faced that Barr didn't have the answer to, he found us someone who could.  He even helped us land our dream home for under the asking price! Basically, we couldn't have done it without Barr, and now we too "Own Marin"!

- CAMI W.

We recently worked with Barr and Whitney to buy our first home in Marin. As first time homeowners moving from New York, they gave us so much insight into the area and what to expect from the process -- even from our very first call. They ended up introducing us to an area that wasn't even on our radar, and we're so glad they did.  Through them we found our new home super fast, and they made a very complicated process feel manageable.  They're also total experts on everything Marin, and they've gone out of their way to make us feel at home in our new neighborhood, from restaurant recommendations to advice on contractors.

- KATHERINE N.

The Own Marin Team, Whitney Potter, Barr Haney and Allie Fornesi, helped us buy our first home.  They exhibited the utmost professionalism and patience as we toured many homes.  The market in Marin is highly competitive for a buyer, but having a team like Own Marin on our side gave us a huge advantage in terms of identifying properties, negotiating terms and staying informed.  We are eternally grateful and wouldn't hesitate referring family and friends to Own Marin to either buy or sell in Marin County!

- TYLER W.

We were lucky enough to find Barr and Whitney at OwnMarin when looking for a Marin County real estate agent.  Barr was patient with us when looking for that first home and helped explain all the many details that are involved in home buying. Then when it was time to sell (and buy another home in the area through him), he was creative in marketing our home and it ended up selling before even hitting the market.  Barr Haney and Whitney Potter have helped us with three home transactions in the past 5 years and if you choose to work with them, you will be forever wiser and happier for it

- MELISSA R.

We met Barr Haney in early 2018, when we were debating between Marin and San Francisco, and we were looking for a Marin County Real Estate Agent. Barr gave us the lay of the land in Marin, answered all of our questions about Marin living, and drove us all around different neighborhoods so we could get a feel for the community. Fast forward two years later, and we knew we were ready to take the leap and call Mill Valley our home. Barr and his team were very accessible, communicative with us and the listing agent, and incredibly patient. We saw dozens of homes, but kept coming back to "the one". Then a pandemic hit. Barr helped us navigate a very unconventional time in the home-buying world and we are now happy to say that our "dream home" is our home. We're so thankful to Barr and his team for their knowledge, commitment, and expertise. They were great to work with and we would recommend them (and have) to any of our friends and family members looking for a home in Mill Valley and Marin. We would work with Barr and his team again in a heartbeat!

- CANDACE K.

Recently, we bought a second home and were lucky enough to be able to work with Barr Haney again. We can't recommend him highly enough! Barr is totally professional, offers great advice every step of the way, keeps the process moving efficiently, offers great referrals (like mortgage companies, inspectors, contractors, etc) and is always calm, cool and collected. Both homes we purchased with Barr were off-market listings. In Marin County, it's almost a must to get a head start on the market at large like this. Barr and his team are very well-connected to the off-market listings, which provides a huge advantage to their clients. Barr is also there for his clients even after the sale has closed and is happy to answer any questions about getting settled into life in Marin County. As a lifelong area resident, he has a lot of valuable insight. Barr makes you feel like a friend and a neighbor, not just a client.

- ERIC A.

We had the best experience working with Barr and his team! What really stood out was Barr's great response time -- always very fast and efficient. If he didn't have the immediate answers to something, he got them quickly for us. He was clearly knowledgable about everything needed for our home purchase! And a genuinely nice person to work with. He really helped make the process smooth and as easy as possible for us, and went out of his way to help out on the 'little' things (and the little things matter!). BIG thanks to Barr and his team!!! Highly recommend!!!

- SARAH M.

My wife and I worked with Barr Haney at Own Marin for several months as we searched for our Marin County dream home. Barr is more than a real estate agent, he's a true partner. He understood our priorities and didn't waste our time pushing properties that didn't make sense for us. Barr grew up in Marin, so he's deeply connected to the community. His connections here meant he was made aware of off-market opportunities, which is how many sellers in Marin transact. In our case, this allowed us to act quickly and avoid multiple offer situations, and that's how we snagged our Marin Country dream home with some money left in the bank for remodeling. If you're looking for a Marin County realtor, look no further!

- JASON M.

Barr and his team are AMAZING! They made selling our home with three toddlers under five sooo easy. They were organized, professional, and worked quick. Barr made a plan we were comfortable with and had our home sold for more than we had anticipated in just a couple days. He and his team took all the stress out of the whole process and I highly recommend using him!

- SARA K.

I knew there was only a slim chance of finding my dream home in Marin County - a 1-bed 1-bath cottage with lots of light that I could (miraculously?) afford. When I described what I was looking for to Marin County realtor Barr Haney, he didn't flinch! He didn't write me off or tell me I needed to change my parameters. Each time I found a property I was curious about, he communicated with me actively via phone and email - asking if I'd seen it and what I thought. He understood how quickly we needed to move in order to make a competitive offer, and worked late into the night to make it happen. I had complete trust in his attention to detail, his positive relationships with other Marin county real estate agents, and his dedication to making my dream come true. When he called to deliver the good news, it was hard to say which one of us was more delighted (well, of course it was me!) I couldn't be happier in my new home, and I whole-heartedly recommend Barr and his team at Own Marin.

- AMELIA R.

We are very happy with our experience working with our Marin county realtor, Barr Haney of Own Marin. We had been looking for a new home in Marin County for at least three years.  We are, admittedly, very picky buyers and have looked at hundreds of homes (but nothing that we couldn't have found ourselves online).  That all changed when we began working with Barr, in the first two weeks alone, he was able to show us two off market listings and previews of a couple of upcoming listings.  We also asked him to tour us on some homes which were very difficult to get into and he was always able to get us in for a tour and tried to find creative ways we could finance them.  Barr was also very responsive to us via text, email and phone calls whenever we had questions or requests. His knowledge and expertise in Marin county are excellent, as he is a Marin county native and has sold many homes in the area. Barr has excellent relationships with his colleagues and they are all willing to work with him because they know he thinks creatively, works cooperatively and is able to move through the home buying/selling process quickly and efficiently. When we finally found the home we wanted to purchase, it was again a difficult home to see and out of our price range, but he was able to help us to see it within 24 hours and to quickly put an offer on it, at a price we were comfortable with.  In order to make our offer competitive, we had a short inspection period, and within a day of ratifying the contract, we had a building, pest and sewer later inspection scheduled to occur over the next few days. We were impressed with how quickly Barr organized all of this, which is again a testament to his excellent relationships and contacts within the industry. Barr was very thorough in communicating the steps we needed to take while in escrow and during our inspection period; as this is a property which will undergo a substantial remodel and he wanted us to be fully aware of what would be required from the county and the home owners association.  We would not have been able to purchase the home we did if it weren't for Barr. I would highly recommend Barr and his team at Own Marin to anyone looking for a home and a realtor in Marin county. He goes above and beyond!

- SUZANNA M.

If you are looking for a real estate agent to partner with I can not emphasize enough how terrific Barr Haney with Team Own Marin is. After looking for our perfect house for about 5 years with a different agent without luck we switched to Barr and within 5 months we found our dream property! We did so off market and we were the only ones who saw the house. In the highly competitive Marin market one needs an agent who is incredibly connected and respected and who has the inside scoop. This is Barr! He also is a terrific negotiator and he will fight for you to get the best deal possible. I should also say he sold the house we moved out of in less than 2 days and he sold it for well over the asking price.

- SUNIL A.

Barr Haney and his team are street-by-street experts in Marin County.  We have purchased 2 homes with Barr and his OWN MARIN team as well as a third home indirectly through a family member. In all instances Barr and the OWN MARIN team have been excellent, providing great judgement, and objective feedback.  We believe that OWN MARIN helped us make the best purchase decisions from both a personal and investment perspective.  Hands down the only real estate agency to work with in Marin County!

- MEREDITH B.

We recently worked with Barr and Whitney to buy our first home in Marin. As first time homeowners moving from New York, they gave us so much insight into the area and what to expect from the process -- even from our very first call. They ended up introducing us to an area that wasn't even on our radar, and we're so glad they did.  Through them we found our new home super fast, and they made a very complicated process feel manageable.  They're also total experts on everything Marin, and they've gone out of their way to make us feel at home in our new neighborhood, from restaurant recommendations to advice on contractors.

- KATHERINE N.

I cannot say enough good things about Barr, Allie and Whitney. They were simply as good as it gets. We had put our house on the market with another agent and our home did not sell. I contacted Barr and his team and they could not have been more professional from day one. They recommended that we do some work on our home and every recommendation paid off and more. In addition the team was with us side by side every step of the way during the renovation. The house turned out beautiful. We started by having the house listed off market and before you knew it we had a full price offer. Barr then helped my mom purchase a new home and again he was there every step of the way. He NEVER pressured us to make any decisions and instead presented the facts along with his sage advice. The closing process was very streamlined and easy. In addition they connected us with an incredible interior decorator who has helped us decorate our new home out of state. This team is the gift that keeps giving and more.

- ALEXIS G.

The folks at Own Marin did a fantastic job from start to finish at handling the sale of our family home in Mill Valley recently.  Real estate transactions are more complicated than ever, so my wife and I were so glad to have such a skilled team handle the details.  Whitney, Barr, and Allie were a pleasure to work with.  They let us know whenever we needed to do something of course, but mostly stayed behind the scenes and let us go on with our lives.  They made so many smart decisions, starting with exactly how to upgrade the house, then moving on to staging the house, and finally, dealing with the many inspections on the house.  Thanks to them, we ultimately received an offer that was way, way beyond expectations.  The entire process was incredibly smooth and free of surprises. Thanks Own Marin!

- STEPHEN K.

Barr and Whitney have represented me as both buyer and seller of homes ranging from fixer-uppers to ready to move in . They helped me sell my family home and buy the next one, helped me with my selection of investment homes for rehabilitation both sale and purchase. I found them to be incredibly knowledgeable about local values and a big resource as to the most effective way to add value. They provide a concierge service in effect and were able to organize the preparation and sale and staging of my rental home while I was out of state. They have consistently put their client’s interest first and are very protective in their representation, I would not hesitate to recommend them and find them extremely professional in their dealings with me.

- SUE T.

The Barr Whitney team was highly recommended to us by several friends and they did not disappoint. Drawing on their many years of experience and expertise, they meticulously guided us through the entire process of selling our house and finding our new home. With multiple offers, our house sold quickly, and at the highest price per square footage in the area! Simultaneously, they found our new home and were able to negotiate a great price and swift closing. The Barr Whitney team was amazing to work with, they are a professional and talented team who always puts your needs and concerns first and we will definitely use them again!

- DAVE & SHEILA

Barr Haney has been our Marin Country Realtor from the day we moved here from Chicago two years ago.  Barr has also become a trusted friend over this time period.  Barr helped us rent our first house and buy our second house.  From our first meeting, Barr has only had our family's best interest in mind.  He graciously found us our rental home just by noticing a 'For Rent' sign on one of the most sought after tree-lined streets in the neighborhood, just steps away from Bacich Elementary School.  Barr felt the property was perfect for us, and it was, and he encouraged us to rent it despite that it was listed on Craig's List /  'Rent by Owner' and he would not generate a commission.  We knew immediately that we had found a well-connected and genuine person who cared more about our family's happiness than just a commission check.  

We kept in touch with Barr (i.e. he promptly answered our numerous questions about the housing market and properties that surfaced over the next few years).  We had a long list of requirements that our 'forever' home must meet.   Just a month later, Barr found us this home, off-market, which allowed us to purchase the home without being in a bidding war, saving us the stress & hassle of looking at several homes over, what often is, a  much longer time frame.  Barr is an expert in knowing & understanding Marin properties, as well as the buying and selling process, but what separates Barr from other realtors is his deep connections to the community and access to off market properties and out of the market buyers.    Barr Haney is connected, he grew up in Marin, and  knows the Marin communities, people and properties, inside and out. This allows him to make deals happen, off market.  It's a win/win for both the buyer and seller. We can not speak highly enough about Barr and his team, all are personal, professional and eager to help.

- TESS M.

Selling a home can be one of the most stressful things one can do in life, especially when you've already moved across the country and when the country is in a pandemic. Yet, we got lucky. We hired the right professionals. Barr Haney and his team did a tremendous job on so many levels. It started with that first phone call about a month before we were actually ready to list. Barr is knowledgeable, professional and easy to do business with. He was always available and response time was lightening fast. He paid attention to every detail. He made sure our home looked it's best with beautiful staging, a little tidy up in the yard, quality inspections up front so there were no surprises and more. Best part was the sale. The buyers loved our home as much as we did and we all felt that the end result was a win/win. We are grateful to Barr, Emily and all the folks at Own Marin-Compass for their hard work. We would hire them again in a heartbeat .

- LORRAINE P.