Douglas Hecker

Our Business Philosophy
Welcome, we are Doug and Madelyn Hecker, a father/daughter Real Estate Team, and we have provided quality service for clients throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties, and the Bay Area since 2000. As natives to the Bay Area, we have experience and knowledge in all facets of the Northbay real estate market, selling a wide range of properties. With a strong client base of repeat customers and referrals, we partner with our clients to use innovative and effective marketing strategies for a successful outcome. We work with you to thoroughly understand your needs and communicate with you on a regular basis regarding the status of your home. Our commitment to service, sales, and satisfaction are paramount. We strive to deliver the best real estate service to our clients. We believe in a partnership approach as we work with you, key real estate agents and leading brokers in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Bay Area Counties. Our commitment can be seen in every facet of our service. We have long enjoyed a professional relationship with our peers, as friendly cooperation with fellow realtors is imperative in today’s competitive market. Our clients are an active part of a successful relationship and communication, responsiveness and a diligent understanding of the market are the keys to our success.
Our Areas of Expertise
We are full-service Realtors! Whether you are selling or buying a home (or both) we make the process as stress free as possible. We work with you and all of the “Team Members” including Mortgage Lenders, Escrow/Title Company, Inspectors and Contractors, to make your dream become a reality. The following is just a minimum list of our duties to you: Selling: Establish market value of your home and time frames for sale, recommend any repairs to obtain the best possible price, develop and implement a marketing plan, review offers and negotiate the best price and terms, maintain flow of information, and oversee the escrow period and all deadlines to successful close of escrow. Purchase: Determine criteria for new home, develop action plan, work with lender to establish purchase power, show all available properties within criteria, prepare and present offers on properties, negotiate best possible price and terms, schedule all inspections, obtain pertinent information regarding property, and oversee escrow period and all deadlines to successful close of escrow.
Our Personal Background
Madelyn and I were born and raised in the Bay Area and have lived in Marin and Sonoma counties since 1971 and 2000. Doug earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Sonoma State University where he graduated with distinction and was the editor of the student newspaper and began a career in sales shortly after college and soon recognized that his passion for sales and real estate were an innate combination. Naturally sociable, they enjoy working with people, and share a client’s joy when the perfect home is found.
Represented by a brokerage that has been in business for over 100 years, we have sold and found homes for clients while making the experience enjoyable, memorable, and as smooth as possible. Our professionalism, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of the local real estate market, coupled with integrity and extraordinary client representation, we repeatedly earn the trust of satisfied clients and peers in our industry. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate investor, we will expedite and ease the home buying process, which can be an overwhelming experience for clients.