Meet Joyce Cole

Growing up in the Bay Area and returning to call San Anselmo home, I bring over 25 years of relationship-building expertise to real estate. My career began in San Francisco's financial district working alongside my father, where I learned that exceptional customer service and genuine personal connections are the foundation of every successful business.

I spent the next quarter-century in the publishing world as a regional sales manager, events producer, publicist, and agent, working with distinguished houses like Simon & Schuster and Random House. This experience taught me the art of truly listening to what people want and matching them with exactly what they need—skills that translate perfectly to helping clients find their ideal home or achieve their selling goals.

After a remarkable year in New Zealand and time in New York, I returned to the Bay Area in 1994, drawn back to what I consider one of the nation's most enviable communities. My deep roots here give me the local market knowledge that's impossible to replicate—I know which neighborhoods have the best morning light, where the hidden gems are, and how each community's character has evolved over three decades.

Since settling in San Anselmo, I've proven my ability to deliver results in this market. When I took on selling ads for the annual Marin Open Studios event catalogue, I helped turn it profitable for the first time in its history—the same strategic sales approach I bring to marketing your home. My extensive community involvement, from chairing school book fairs to preserving San Anselmo's Memorial Park, has built me a network of relationships that directly benefits my clients through referrals to trusted contractors, lenders, and service providers.

What sets me apart is my ability to truly understand what people want and match them perfectly with what they need. Whether I was helping readers discover their next favorite book or helping fashion clients find their perfect style, I've always excelled at listening deeply and creating ideal matches. In real estate, this translates to finding buyers their dream home and positioning sellers' properties to attract the right buyers quickly and at top dollar.

What drives me is the same principle that guided my father's business and my entire career: putting clients first and delivering exceptional service. I'm committed to applying this same standard of excellence to help you navigate your real estate journey, whether you're buying your dream home or selling a cherished property.

Let's connect and discuss your real estate goals. I'd love to put my expertise, passion, and deep community knowledge to work for you.

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