Julie's clients benefit from her well-honed negotiating skills, attention to detail, creativity and her ability to 'produce' results. Her stellar reputation for professionalism has proven to be a benefit to buyers in landing the home of their dreams, and Julie's marketing savvy attracts agents and buyers from all over to her listings. As a member of Top Agent Network, an organization whose members are in the top 10% in Marin real estate sales, Julie is proud of the fact that conducting her business with kindness and compassion is a part of her success. A resident of Marin for almost 30 years, Julie was instrumental in creating "Larkspur Fights Back", the grassroots organization that successfully brought attention to the ill-fated plan of over-developing one of Marin's most congested hubs. She's a former public member of the Marin Independent Journal editorial board and was also a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Larkspur's General Plan. Julie also works in the town of Sonoma, a place that is attracting many Marin downsizers. For buyers interested in a particular town or neighborhood in Marin, Julie provides presentations that analyze recent sales in a highly visual manner. Buyers appreciate the ability to compare price per square foot, lot size, remodeling levels, school scores and various amenities when they begin to focus in on homes they like in a specific neighborhood. Julie's offer package is complete and professional, bringing in a higher percentage of ratified contracts. An expert at spotting a good value, Julie doesn't stop there. She goes to bat for her buyers in confirming what the competition is, and their every question is answered before moving on to the next step. In the negotiation process, Julie is adept at achieving the best possible price for her clients. For sellers in Marin County, Julie's marketing plans include specifics on ad buys, web marketing, e-mail alert tools and creative open house strategies. She creates ads, web sites, flyers, videos, and other creative marketing tools as if she is marketing her own home. Julie has a portfolio of public relations hits including photos, mentions and feature stories in Marin Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Marin IJ, and a listing becoming the cover story of the Sunday SF Chronicle real estate section. Julie's Marin County team includes top-notch stagers, professional home inspectors, escrow officers, contractors, marketing specialists, and mortgage and tax experts who make sure every transaction is as smooth and stress-free as possible. She's a tech-savvy real estate expert who provides fast answers, personalized service and negotiating skills based on knowledge, confidence, and an unflappable demeanor. Her clients and fellow agents appreciate the fact that not only is Julie Leitzell a professional, but she is hard-working, patient and fun. As an Emmy-Award-winning TV producer, Julie produced for a History Channel series, Entertainment Tonight, KPIX-TV's Evening Magazine, MTV, and Home and Garden Television (HGTV) among others. She indulged her love for reasonably-priced decorating and interior design while producing for "Design Remix" on the HGTV Network. Julie became a Realtor in 2005. Julie has two children, Christie, age 22 and Emmy, age 19. The Leitzells enjoy cooking, hiking, swimming, snow skiing, and the scenic walks on the many Marin trails.
