Sarah Marcus

From the time she was ten years old and sketching floor plans for fun, Sarah Marcus knew she was meant to work with homes. Her early dream of becoming an architect evolved into studying interior design and fine art in college; training that still shapes the way she sees space, proportion, and possibility. Real estate became the perfect intersection of those passions: a career that lets her combine design intuition with human connection every single day.

Since moving to the East Bay in 2013, Sarah has fallen in love with its mix of cultures, climates, and architecture. The region’s diversity and creativity mirror her own approach; strategic, artistic, and people-focused. Known for her persistence, design-trained eye, and out-of-the-box strategy, she’s earned her place among the Top 1% of Realtors® nationally and the Top 10 Realtors® in Oakland by volume (RealTrends Verified). With more than 200 homes sold and a loyal base of repeat clients, Sarah’s results speak for themselves. In 2024, she set a new all-time record for price per square foot in El Cerrito, and in 2025 helped her buyers achieve the near-impossible—securing a $13 million dream home in Piedmont through an off-market opportunity.

Clients describe Sarah as clear, confident, and refreshingly direct. A fierce advocate for sellers and an intuitive guide for buyers, she leaves no detail, or stone, unturned.

Outside of real estate, Sarah is a devoted mom to a middle schooler often spotted on the lacrosse field with Lamorinda Lightning, and a passionate ceramic artist who finds joy at the wheel.

Sarah believes real estate is deeply personal and treats every client relationship with care, clarity, and purpose.

I’ve joined Compass and I’m so excited to pair my proven experience with their cutting-edge tools and strategy to deliver an elevated real estate experience for every client.