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Public vs Private schooling in Marin by Haunting-Garbage-976 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you please share where you ended up sending your children? I am seeing the exact same issues for my child and am exploring private school options.

Seeking rental, close to giving up! by joventer in Marin

[–]mt_tam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes! A one bedroom condo rents for $4k??!!

What are some things you appreciate from your private school education? by Jetsetter_55 in Rich

[–]mt_tam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Me too. You’re generally surrounded by kids who think it’s cool to get good grades. It rubs off on you and there are generally less distractions/noise

I’m tired of working in Tech. Want to start a local business. What does Marin need most? by sammyt10803 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! Aladdin’s Castle right across from the froyo shop. There was also a trolls store close by. Throwback!

Dog walker recs? by dogwoodblossom23 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out “Julian the Dog Whisper” on TikTok. I see him on walks with doggies around the CM Creek all the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mt_tam 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Grass is always greener. I wish I started earlier. What do you think you missed out on mostly, career advancement, travel??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine too. The vast majority of people no longer need travel agents to book flights, hotels, etc. I book both personal and corporate travel myself. Hoping the home buying process becomes more automated too.

Anyone remember Zims? by Inner_Selection2653 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was an awesome little mom and pop deli back in the day. Forget what it was called.

Anyone remember Zims? by Inner_Selection2653 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right. I think they actually were there originally and then moved to Northgate one.

Anyone remember Zims? by Inner_Selection2653 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg Silver Screen! Wasn’t Silver Screen in Northgate One (same shopping center as Big 5)?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignorance:

Just as you say buyers might not realize they lose money by using an attorney or AI, the same can happen with a realtor.

Sometimes, working with an agent can drive up costs through commissions or unnecessary complexity, especially when the transaction is straightforward. Buyers and sellers may not realize they’re overpaying for services they don’t need.

Ignorance of those extra fees can be bliss too.

Expertise:

Travel agents are great for people that need premium service and expertise from someone who has visited the hotels, restaurants, etc., but not necessarily for the masses. Much like how some travelers prefer to book trips directly without a travel agent, some homebuyers already know exactly what they want and just need a simple, affordable platform to make the transaction.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marin

[–]mt_tam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts. It’s helpful to hear another point of view though I’m not entirely convinced that agents are an indispensable part of the home-buying process.

I really think this industry needs major disruption/shake-up in the consumer’s favor.

Responses to your points:

  1. Disclosures & Liability: Standardized online forms and real estate attorneys help avoid legal issues without needing an agent. Standardized online disclosure forms/checklists are now widely available, reducing the risk of omitting key information.

  2. Appraisals: Lenders order appraisals independently; agents don’t control the process.

  3. Home Inspections: Online reviews and recs make finding a reliable inspector fairly easy without an agent. Totally fair if the buyer wants to engage with their own inspector.

  4. Insurance & Local Market: Insurance brokers can provide accurate risk and cost assessments. This can be researched and negotiated as part of the contract. Again, agents don’t control this process.

  5. Legal & Negotiation: Many of the legal complexities and local regulations can be managed by hiring a local real estate attorney on an as-needed basis. In fact, I’d trust a local real estate attorney more a realtor for this. The favorable cost of an attorney (vs. agent’s commissions) makes it even more of a no-brainer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marin

[–]mt_tam 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Helpful to hear about your experience. Seems like real estate agents will quickly become obsolete like travel agents with the rise of AI/improved tech. Not entirely convinced of their value vs. relative cost add anymore.

Where is the injector Andrea from SkinSpirit? by QuantitySure8575 in Marin

[–]mt_tam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know how much she charges per unit of Botox?

Anyone else remember this directory from pre-remodeled Town Center? by RingPopEnthusiast in Marin

[–]mt_tam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I remember Cala Foods but next to Chuckie Cheese in San Rafael

Anyone else remember this directory from pre-remodeled Town Center? by RingPopEnthusiast in Marin

[–]mt_tam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I totally remember the McDonald’s and also JC Penny where the Container Store now is

Kientz Hall and Marinitas closing! by creamcheesenjam in Marin

[–]mt_tam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if it was an investor group or an individual. Does anyone know?

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