Tara Polley, Realtor

05/30/2026

The best stories in Wine Country aren’t found on a menu or a map. They’re found in the people who bring communities to life.

On the next episode of The HauteSheet, Tara Polley sits down with Chefs Charlie and Reed Palmer at Folia in Appellation Healdsburg, NBA Champion Festus Ezeli at Blind Butcher, Edward Newell of New Tree Ranch, and the visionaries behind Blue Zones Project Petaluma at Tedx Sonoma County to explore a question that feels more important than ever: what actually creates a life well lived?

The answer isn’t just great food, beautiful places, or success. It’s community. It’s stewardship. It’s culture and the people who choose to leave a place better than they found it.

Don’t miss this powerful new episode of The HauteSheet.

Follow on YouTube for the drop before it airs, or wait to watch nationwide on NBC, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire, and Travel. And if you know anyone in our community who deserves the spotlight, DM me with your ideas!

05/28/2026

There was a moment, standing under studio lights for the first time, where every year of experience I had earned meant nothing to my nervous system. I was terrified. And I showed up anyway.

That decision changed everything.
The Confidence Conspiracy is the talk I wish someone had given me before that day. It is about the gap between how qualified you are and how visible you are willing to be, and the three traps keeping brilliant professionals stuck on the wrong side of it.

I am now booking keynote dates for 2026 and 2027. If your conference, brokerage, or event is ready for a conversation that actually moves people, let's talk.

Link in bio. DM me directly. Let's get on the calendar.

05/24/2026

05/13/2026

Everyone keeps waiting for the “housing crash.” 📉
The reality is, we already had one.

It was called the transaction crash, and it started in late 2022.
Existing home sales nationally have dropped from over 6 million annually during the pandemic frenzy to roughly 4 million today, one of the slowest housing markets in nearly 30 years. 🏡

But a transaction crash does not automatically mean a massive value crash, especially here in Sonoma County wine country. 🌿
Yes, we’ve seen some softening in certain price points and neighborhoods, generally ranging from 1% to 8%, but that is very different than the 40% to 50% collapse some headlines continue to predict. 📊

Why does Sonoma County hold its value?
• Inventory remains far below 2008 levels
• Lending standards are significantly stronger 💪
• Most homeowners here carry substantial equity
• Millions of owners are locked into low interest rates 🔒

And this is not a cookie-cutter market. Buyers come here for the lifestyle, the land, the wine country access, and the proximity to San Francisco. That demand does not evaporate.

Even with this slowdown, most Sonoma County homeowners are still meaningfully ahead of where values were in 2020. 📈
In today’s market, success comes down to 3 things:
1. Proper exposure 🌎
2. Skilled negotiation 🤝
3. Correct pricing 🎯

This is a have-to market, not a want-to market. And in a market like this, who you work with matters more than ever.

TARA POLLEY
Sotheby's International Realty
707-799-2004 Mobile

05/12/2026

ONE FULL HOME, OR TWO RENTAL UNITS, OR A PERFECT MULTIGENERATIONAL SETUP! More home. More income potential. More breathing room. Still close to everything.
Buyers crossing the Golden Gate are finding that Marin delivers what San Francisco stopped offering years ago: space, quality, and real value per square foot in communities that hold.

60 Marina Court Drive in San Rafael was built in 2020 with two self-contained levels, each with its own entrance and full kitchen. Use the whole house, bring each generation, generate rental income, or all of the above. The SMART train and Larkspur Ferry make the commute manageable. Whole Foods and Trader Joes sit right next to the Marina you're perched above with full panoramic views of Mount Tam, and the San Rafael Bridge. San Rafael High School is almost next door.
The value delivers, and the neighborhood makes the decision easy.

4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
2377SF Built in 2020

$1,595,000 60 Marina Ct Dr San Rafael CA 60Marina.com

TARA POLLEY
Sotheby's International Realty
707-799-2004
WelcomeHomeSonoma.com

05/02/2026

I just published a new Brainz Magazine article on something I’ve been seeing for years, both in my own life and with so many high-achieving people around me… this quiet pattern where we tell ourselves we’re “not ready” when the truth is a little more complicated. The Confidence Conspiracy is the exact conversation I’ve been bringing into my keynote talks lately because once you see it, you can’t unsee it. If you’ve ever felt that hesitation before stepping into something bigger, you’ll probably recognize yourself in this, and if this is a conversation your team or audience needs to hear right now, my inbox is open.

https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/why-your-expertise-is-not-enough-to-make-you-visible

04/22/2026

OPEN HOUSE SUN 4/26 2-4PM 172 S Temelec Cir Sonoma CA
NEW PRICE ----> $850,000 | 172Temelec.com

Sonoma wasn't the backup plan, It was always the dream.
This fully remodeled home in Chanterelle, one of Sonoma Valley's most sought-after 55+ communities, is the rare kind of listing that makes the decision easy.

Thoughtfully positioned on a quiet interior street away from main roads, this extensively and cohesively remodeled home in Chanterelle offers one of the community's most sought-after floor plans.

Downstairs, two bedrooms include a primary suite with walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath, plus a second bedroom and hall bath.
Upstairs, a beautifully appointed ensuite bedroom with dual vanity bathroom and walk-in shower is joined by a loft and bonus room perfect for hobbies, a home office, or accommodating guests in style.

It is a layout that gives you the ease of single-level living without surrendering the space and flexibility a full life still demands. Inside, every finish reflects a deliberate and refined design sensibility.
Crown molding, white cabinetry, granite slab counters,
and an iridescent tile backsplash make the kitchen feel designed rather than updated. A sunny breakfast nook catches the morning light perfectly. Stainless appliances include a Samsung 5-burner gas range with center grill, KitchenAid dishwasher, and Maytag trash compactor.

Wide plank walnut flooring invites you in, vaulted ceilings draw the eye upward, and solar tubes pull in natural light throughout the day. The stacked stone fireplace surround anchors the living and dining room with warmth and understated elegance, flowing naturally outward through glass doors to the private patio beyond.

Outside, the hot tub invites you to end every evening under the stars. Raised garden beds, a primary bedroom deck, a gated courtyard framed by blooming flowers create outdoor spaces that feel as considered and welcoming as the interior. Just beyond the back fence, walking trails lead to the pool and clubhouse. A 2-car garage with bonus pop-out space for a workout area or hobby room completes a home where nothing has been overlooked and nothing needs to be done.

Chanterelle sits tucked among vineyards, with golf and the Sonoma Plaza just minutes away. Homes remodeled to this standard rarely come to market here under $1M.

Tara Polley,
Sotheby's International Realty
707-799-2004

04/22/2026

OPEN HOUSE Sun 4/26 11 am-1pm- 60 Marina Ct Dr San Rafael
NEW PRICE!!! --->. $1,595,000 | Explore at 60Marina.com

Built in 2020 in an established, desirable neighborhood, this Marina Highlands home offers high quality finishes, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of Mt. Tam and the Bay, effortless move-in condition, and a fully equipped lower level with its own entrance, kitchenette, and living space. Suitable as one full residence with the primary bedroom on the main level, OR 2 separate rentable units.

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
2377 SF12 Acres
Built 2020

Nestled above Central San Rafael, this home is conveniently located just a short distance from San Rafael High School, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. Close to 101 or the SMART Train for a short commute to the City.
Come by and check it out!

Tara Polley
Sotheby's International Realty
707-799-2004
CaDre 01333993

04/22/2026

This historic generational estate is ready for its next steward. Visit NapaLegacyProperty.com to find out more.
Tara Polley, Sotheby's International Realty 707-799-2004

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