I recommend Peter and Mari without hesitation. They are authentic, experienced, patient and they help you find what you need as they truly care. As a new resident to the neighborhood who first needed help finding a rental- they were able to support me with that process. Fast forward to when I was ready to buy a home and I had very specific parameters- they listened, searched, and were able to help me find a match that fit all my family's needs. Now, we are making that house a true home! The personal touch that they bring to their business is bar none which, in turn, makes what can be an overwhelming process manageable and even enjoyable!
Mari and Peter are phenomenal agents. I’ve just got done buying my 7th home, and they are the best agents/team I’ve ever worked with. They listen, advise, plan, execute, and, most importantly, follow up. Every agent I’ve worked with was missing in at least one area. Most miss two or three areas. In an era where commissions have become huge, a professional shouldn’t miss anything. Mari and Peter don’t miss. They went above and beyond helping me sell my home. If I could use them for every transaction, I would!
The McDowells were great to work with. They managed every step of the Compass Concierge program and our home looked incredible when it hit the market. Within the first week on the market, we received multiple offers above the asking price, and Peter was instrumental in negotiations, getting us the best sale price possible. This was our second time working with Peter and as long as we're in the Bay area, it won't be the last.
Home buying process can be a very demanding journey. You need someone who can be with you through that journey, giving you the right advice, helping you avoid making poor choices. Mari and Peter did exactly that for us. From the moment we met them, they were very generous with their time, gave us the right advice, and helped us through the process. They made the entire process seamless for us. At the end, we ended up buying a beautiful home that fit all our needs. We would recommend them, without second thoughts, for your home search.
Both Mari and Peter were incredible partners in the selling of our property. We were initially hesitant to put the property on the market at the end of the year and during the still-peaking pandemic. But we quickly realized that Mari and Peter were potent. consultative, and extremely well plugged into the East Bay. Their extended team of painters, stagers, and repair folks was top-notch but well priced. At the end of the day, we received over 20 offers within the first 7 days, sold for over 8% asking, and the entire process with smooth and easy thanks to Mari and the team. Not only would not hesitate to work with them again but look forward to doing so if given the chance.
It was truly a pleasure working with Peter and Mari. They provided us with sound, research, and experience-informed recommendations regarding properly pricing our home and preparing it for sale. We were moving out of state and were traveling a great deal during the preparation/staging period as well as during the escrow process. Peter met with inspectors and stagers on our behalf, and interfaced with contractors doing repairs in our absence, ensuring that all was going according to our rather tight time schedule, all the while staying in constant communication with us. He and Mari oversaw the escrow process, ensuring that it kept on schedule and that we were able to review and electronically sign all necessary documents promptly even while we were out of town. Peter and Mari are consummate professionals, who conduct their business with impeccable ethical standards. They have built relati…
It was truly a pleasure working with Peter and Mari. They provided us with sound, research, and experience-informed recommendations regarding properly pricing our home and preparing it for sale. We were moving out of state and were traveling a great deal during the preparation/staging period as well as during the escrow process. Peter met with inspectors and stagers on our behalf, and interfaced with contractors doing repairs in our absence, ensuring that all was going according to our rather tight time schedule, all the while staying in constant communication with us. He and Mari oversaw the escrow process, ensuring that it kept on schedule and that we were able to review and electronically sign all necessary documents promptly even while we were out of town. Peter and Mari are consummate professionals, who conduct their business with impeccable ethical standards. They have built relationships throughout the community, and have earned the respect of all of those with whom they work. We were proud to have them represent us, and have no doubt that their guidance and hard work were responsible for our very successful sale. And their diligence, graciousness, and sense of humor made the stress of selling our home melt away!
My fiancé and I accidentally stumbled upon Peter and his wife working at the restaurant underneath their office. And boy were we happy that we did. It almost seemed like fate that they would take care of us to do this homebuying process. Luckily for us, my fiancé's parents also Took a very large role in guiding us through this process. So between them Peter and the lender that you chose for us we had an all-world team! We have heard a lot of nightmare stories about the home buying process is and how much of a headache they can be. We didn't seem to get any of that working with them, maybe we're just lucky or an outlier but I think it speaks a lot for their work ethic and general knowledge of the overall process. For those who are interested in purchasing a home, I highly recommend sitting down with Peter his wife, and his lender to just listen to them. That's how it started for us, and n…
My fiancé and I accidentally stumbled upon Peter and his wife working at the restaurant underneath their office. And boy were we happy that we did. It almost seemed like fate that they would take care of us to do this homebuying process. Luckily for us, my fiancé's parents also Took a very large role in guiding us through this process. So between them Peter and the lender that you chose for us we had an all-world team! We have heard a lot of nightmare stories about the home buying process is and how much of a headache they can be. We didn't seem to get any of that working with them, maybe we're just lucky or an outlier but I think it speaks a lot for their work ethic and general knowledge of the overall process. For those who are interested in purchasing a home, I highly recommend sitting down with Peter his wife, and his lender to just listen to them. That's how it started for us, and no pressure informative meeting where we were able to questions and have them be answered honestly. We love our home we love our new city and couldn't imagine this process going any other way for us. Thank you again and when my fiancé and I want to our second home we will be working with Peter and his wife once again.
Peter and Mari McDowell make a wonderful team! They are both extremely knowledgeable and make the real estate process smooth and enjoyable. We have both bought and sold homes with Peter and Mari, and their guidance and familiarity with the real estate market are incomparable. With their assistance and expertise, we have bought and sold 2 homes in Pleasanton. The most recent experience was the sale of our home in August of this year. They did a great Market Analysis, the house presentation was impeccable, and their contacts for handymen, cleaners, and stagers became great resources. What really makes Peter and Mari exceptional is their genuine concern for their buyers and sellers; they are very real and always available. We highly recommend this outstanding team to help make your real estate experience as great as ours have been!
Both Mari and Peter were incredible partners in the selling of our property. We were initially hesitant to put the property on the market at the end of the year and during the still peaking pandemic. But we quickly realized that Mari and Peter were patient, consultative, and extremely well plugged into the East Bay. Their extended team of painters, stagers, and repair folks was top-notch but well priced. At the end of the day, we received over 20 offers within the first 7 days, sold for over 8% asking, and the entire process with smooth and easy thanks to Mari and the team. Not only would not hesitate to work with them again but look forward to doing so if given the chance.
We met Peter and Mari McDowell at an open house they hosted in Pleasanton last year and we instantly liked them. Fourteen months later, when we decided to sell our own home in Livermore, we reached out to Peter and Mari, and we are so glad we did. They possessed the skills, experience, and connections to help us showcase our home, and generate a lot of interest. We received multiple strong offers, and we were able to finalize the sale with minimal disruption to our daily routine. Would we use Peter and Mari again? Absolutely yes. It was a pleasure to work with them.
The home buying process can be a very demanding journey. You need someone who can be with you through that journey, giving you the right advice, helping you avoid making poor choices. Mari and Peter did exactly that for us. From the moment we met them, they were very generous with their time, gave us the right advice, and helped us through the process. They made the entire process seamless for us. In the end, we ended up buying a beautiful home that fit all our needs. We would recommend them, without second thoughts, for your home search.
We do not have enough words to express just how happy we were to work with Peter and Mari McDowell! They made the search and purchase of our first home the best experience. I felt informed and supported the whole way through. This market is not easy to navigate and we needed guidance and patience. This is exactly what Peter and Mari gave to us. Throughout the process, we feel like we also made lifelong friends. I am and will continue to recommend this team to everyone!
Peter and Mari are Awesome! This was our first home purchase. Why we would work with them again? Coming from a customer service-driven sales position myself, my expectations are high and my expectations were not only met but exceeded. The “Concierge” service advertising is a real thing. They are experienced with every borough in Pleasanton. We always felt like our best interest, our wants, and our needs were the priority. We liked working with a local family team.
The McDowells were great to work with. They managed every step of the Compass Concierge program, and our home looked incredible when it hit the market. Within the first week on the market, we received multiple offers above the asking price, and Peter was instrumental in negotiations, getting us the best sale price possible. This was our second time working with Peter and as long as we're in the Bay area, it won't be the last.
Peter and Mari are amazing. They were very focused on what we wanted so we didn't waste time looking at properties we'd never buy. They helped us move fast and position ourselves to win in this very competitive environment. They helped us out post-close, helping get our daughter in a local school, line up contractors, etc. Complete life cycle, professional service. They are also funny and a pleasure to work with.
The best home selling experience with Peter, Mari, and their team. They have provided a very personalized and professional interaction with staging, listing, building sales materials, making sure we were always included and updated on progress as well as many other supporting functions through the tough COVID period. We highly recommend Peter and his team for your real estate selling or buying needs.
Peter has sold two houses for me, both in Pleasanton. He looked out for me every step of the way. His knowledge of what people are looking for, current trends, and local contractors (for small fix-it jobs as well as complete renovations) is extensive. Peter is honest and fair, and a complete pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend Peter and his wife Mari for any of your real estate needs.
Peter McDowell represented me in the recent sale of my home in Castlewood Country Club. Peter's the best in the East Bay and his extensive knowledge about the Pleasanton market have made me a repeat customer. Listing, selling, concierge services; Peter and his associates provide it all. There are lots of local real estate agents and brokers in the Pleasanton area but Peter is the best!
The McDowell Real Estate Group is very professional and works extremely well with its clients. We interviewed the top agents in our area to list our custom home and found that the approach and process they provided met our exact requirements where others were lacking. We have bought, developed and many homes over the years and our experience with them was by far the best.
Peter and Mari were so helpful throughout the whole home buying process. My husband and I had absolutely no idea what we were doing and they walked us through everything. They are very friendly, professional, and keep a great line of open communication. Any questions or concerns we had, they were able to answer and address. Thanks for all your help!
Peter and Mari did an outstanding job for us. Through their knowledge and expertise, we were able to sell our property at a great price (substantially above asking) and also buy a property at below asking, all in the space of 5 weeks! They did a great job working with our buyers and negotiating with the sellers of the house we bought.
Peter and Mari were excellent to work with - thanks to the McDowell Home Group we sold our home in less than 3 days and closed 30 days after. Hands down the best real estate agents in the Tri-Valley, especially for luxury real estate. Give them a call if you are looking for excellent service.
Peter and Mari have exceptional knowledge of the market and I have found them to always do their best to fulfill your housing needs. They listen closely to what your needs and objectives are then very professionally go about accomplishing that.
Your expertise and professionalism maximized my outcome both as a buyer and as a seller. Your knowledge of the area and the market conditions combined with your understanding of my needs as a client makes your services uniquely valuable.
Excellent consultation and support in all ways and means. I highly recommend Peter and Mari for all your real estate needs. They were always there in case of any question and had a focused approach for customer satisfaction and support.
Their Concierge Real Estate™ is truly as advertised. Their relationships with vendors helped us prepare the house in record time, their market knowledge combined with the right amount of insistence had us stage the home to maximize value, and their negotiation skills helped us close at a price that made us happy but transparent so that the buyer understood the value of all our improvements over the past three years. If you desire a turnkey experience and value maximization, work with Peter and Mari – you won’t be disappointed!
Helping home buyers find just the right home and helping home sellers find just the right buyers for their homes. We help people in the Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon and Danville area with property of all kinds.
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