# Nicole Burton > Nicole Burton is a singleagent real estate broker serving Marin County, CA, specializing in waterfront and quality homes (Novato/Bel Marin Keys and Southern Marin). Affiliated with Compass, she offers boutique, neighborhood-focused buyer and seller representation. Marin County focus, waterfront & Bel Marin Keys specialist, boutique singleagent service, decades local residency, expert negotiator & responsive, Compass-backed marketing, sellers, luxury buyers, investors, families ## Neighborhood Guides - [Corte Madera, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Listings](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/corte-madera): Nicole Burton's Corte Madera page profiles the Marin town's real estate, neighborhood character, and local listings. - [Mill Valley Real Estate - Explore the Neighborhood](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/mill-valley): Mill Valley real estate page pairs local lifestyle copy with active listings and demographic snapshots for the Marin town. - [Greenbrae CA Real Estate | Homes & Neighborhood Guide](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/greenbrae): Greenbrae, CA neighborhood page featuring local listings, community details, and demographic snapshots. - [Tiburon CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Bayfront Living](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/tiburon): Tiburon, CA real estate listings and neighborhood profile emphasize waterfront luxury living, local amenities, and community demographics. - [Larkspur CA Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/larkspur): Larkspur, CA neighborhood and real estate overview with listings, local demographics, and area amenities. - [San Rafael Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/san-rafael): San Rafael neighborhood profile with Marin County market listings, local history, and census-backed community data. - [Marin County Real Estate | Luxury Neighborhood Guide](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/marin-county): Marin County real estate listing page featuring luxury homes, neighborhood highlights, and local demographic data. - [Explore Kentfield, CA Homes for Sale | Neighborhood Guide](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/kentfield): Neighborhood guide for Kentfield, CA, highlighting homes, schools, outdoor recreation, and local market data. - [Ross, CA Neighborhood Guide & Homes | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/ross): Ross, CA neighborhood guide outlining luxury homes, local history, schools, amenities, and market listings. - [Novato, CA Real Estate | Explore Luxury Homes & Living](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/novato): Real estate neighborhood page for Novato, CA, pairing luxury home listings with local details, demographics, schools, and nearby points of interest. - [San Anselmo, CA Real Estate | Homes & Neighborhoods](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/san-anselmo): San Anselmo, CA real estate and lifestyle overview with neighborhood history, local stats, and current property listings. - [Sausalito Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Neighborhood Guide](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/sausalito): Sausalito real estate listings and neighborhood guide for a Marin waterfront town known for luxury homes, art, and houseboats. - [Bel Marin Keys Novato CA Real Estate | Waterfront Homes](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/bel-marin-keys): Novato neighborhood page for Bel Marin Keys waterfront living, local listings, demographics, schools, and nearby points of interest. - [Belvedere Island | Neighborhood Guide | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/belvedere-island): Belvedere Island neighborhood page presents luxury homes, local amenities, and MLS listings in Belvedere, California. - [Hamilton Field Novato CA Real Estate | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods/hamilton-field): Neighborhood profile for Hamilton Field in Novato, CA pairs real-estate listings with a former-air-base history and Census/Walk Score data. ## Featured Properties - [Find California Real Estate Listings | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/properties): Portfolio page showing past sold residential transactions in Marin County cities by agent Nicole Burton. ## Tools - [Mill Valley Home Valuation | Free Local Price Estimate](https://nicoleburton.com/home-valuation): A Mill Valley home valuation landing page offers a free valuation and expert advice. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Sausalito Neighborhoods for San Francisco Commuters | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/sausalito-for-san-francisco-commuters-neighborhoods-and-homes): A Sausalito real estate guide for San Francisco commuters, covering transit, neighborhood tradeoffs, home types, and pricing. - [Novato vs San Rafael Real Estate: Which Marin Market? | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/novato-or-san-rafael-comparing-two-marin-markets): A Marin real-estate comparison of Novato and San Rafael covering pricing, inventory, transit, schools, and lifestyle fit. - [Steps To Get Top Dollar When Selling in Novato | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/steps-to-get-top-dollar-when-selling-a-novato-home): A Novato home-selling guide covering pricing, preparation, disclosures, marketing, and offer strategy. - [Downtown Novato Fall 2026: New Openings and Events on Grant Ave | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/whats-changing-on-grant-avenue-a-downtown-novato-field-guide-for-fall-2026): A field guide to storefront changes, events, and walkable evenings reshaping Downtown Novato's Grant Avenue in fall 2026. - [Marin Closing Costs Guide, San Rafael | Plan Ahead | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/marin-closing-costs-what-buyers-and-sellers-pay): Guide to Marin County closing costs for buyers and sellers, with San Rafael examples, typical fee splits, and budgeting ranges. - [Prop 19 Marin Transfer: Property Tax Guide | Nicole Burton | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/prop-19-moves-how-tax-transfer-works-in-marin): Marin guide to California Prop 19 tax-base transfers for eligible primary-home moves. - [Selling a Sausalito View Home for Maximum Value | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/maximizing-value-when-selling-a-sausalito-view-home): A Sausalito seller guide to pricing, staging, and marketing a view home amid access, permit, and shoreline concerns. - [Why Work With A Member of Top Agent Network? | Blog | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/why-work-with-a-member-of-top-agent-network): Blog post explaining how Top Agent Network membership can help Marin County sellers reach buyers and price homes competitively. - [Sausalito Houseboat Living Guide | Nicole Burton | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/life-on-a-sausalito-houseboat-or-floating-home): Guide to everyday life in Sausalito houseboats and floating homes in Richardson Bay. - [Bel Marin Keys Waterfront Living in Novato | Read Guide | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/waterfront-living-in-bel-marin-keys-and-novato): A Marin real-estate guide to waterfront living in Bel Marin Keys and Novato's bayfront neighborhoods. - [Sell a Waterfront Home in Novato or Bel Marin Keys | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/selling-a-waterfront-home-in-novato-or-bel-marin-keys): Guide for selling waterfront homes in Novato and Bel Marin Keys, focused on permits, inspections, flood disclosure, pricing, and pre-list marketing. - [Learn More About FEMA Flood Zoning | Read Here | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/fema-flood-zoning): A Marin County blog post explains FEMA flood zoning changes, flood-insurance requirements, and possible property-value impacts. - [Downsizing in San Rafael Without Losing What You Love | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/downsizing-in-san-rafael-without-losing-what-you-love): A practical guide to downsizing in San Rafael while preserving lifestyle, access, financial flexibility, and long-term comfort. - [San Rafael Outdoor Living Neighborhoods | See Top Areas | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/san-rafael-neighborhoods-for-outdoor-and-trail-lovers): A San Rafael neighborhood guide compares trail access, housing styles, and hazard tradeoffs for outdoor-minded buyers. - [Marin County History and Geography | Explore the Area | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/history): A Marin County history and geography blog post covers the county's origins, Indigenous heritage, coastal settlements, and protected areas. - [San Rafael Lifestyle Neighborhoods: Find Your Best Fit | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/everyday-life-in-san-rafael-neighborhoods): A San Rafael neighborhood guide comparing walkability, commute access, outdoor amenities, and housing styles across the city. - [Sausalito Fall 2026: A Bridgeway Field Guide for Residents | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/sausalitos-bridgeway-is-in-the-middle-of-a-handover-a-residents-fall-2026-field-guide): A resident-focused guide to Bridgeway's restaurant turnover and Sausalito's compressed fall events calendar. - [Novato Lifestyle Guide: Explore Daily Life in Marin | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-in-novato-day-to-day): Blog post describes daily life in Novato, highlighting downtown activity, parks, transit options, and a comparatively attainable Marin housing market. - [What Your Budget Buys in San Rafael Areas | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/what-your-budget-buys-in-popular-san-rafael-areas): A San Rafael neighborhood guide comparing what different budgets buy across Canal, Terra Linda, Marinwood, and waterfront areas. - [San Rafael Home Styles Guide for Buyers | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/san-rafael-home-styles-and-what-they-mean-for-you): Guide to San Rafael home styles, comparing historic Downtown homes, Terra Linda Eichlers, Peacock Gap properties, and condos or townhomes. - [San Rafael Eichler Homes: What Buyers Should Know Now | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/san-rafael-eichler-homes-design-features-and-care): Guide to San Rafael Eichler homes covering design features, inspection priorities, upgrades, maintenance, and buyer-seller strategies. - [Buying a Sausalito View Home: Key Considerations | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/buying-a-sausalito-view-home-key-considerations): A buyer's guide to evaluating Sausalito view homes, including view premiums, access, permits, hazards, insurance, and HOA considerations. - [Choosing a Sausalito Home: Condo, Hillside, or Houseboat | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/condo-hillside-or-houseboat-choosing-a-sausalito-home): Guide compares Sausalito condos, hillside homes, and floating homes by price, access, parking, and maintenance. - [Buy Waterfront Home Bel Marin Keys | Know Before You Buy | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/buying-a-waterfront-home-in-bel-marin-keys): Blog post on buying a waterfront home in Bel Marin Keys, covering district rules, boating access, flood risk, and inspections. - [Life in Sausalito Hillside Neighborhoods Guide | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/life-in-sausalitos-hillside-neighborhoods-and-groves): A lifestyle guide to Sausalito's hillside neighborhoods and groves, focusing on terrain, parking, transit, weather, and trail access. - [San Rafael Home Staging Tips That Help Homes Sell | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/staging-and-presentation-tips-that-move-san-rafael-homes): Advice for San Rafael sellers on staging homes to boost photos, showings, and launch momentum. - [Sell Home San Rafael Guide: Price & Prep for Success | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog/pricing-and-preparing-your-san-rafael-home-to-sell): A San Rafael seller guide on pricing, prep updates, disclosures, and launch timing. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/testimonials): Customer testimonials highlight Nicole Burton's help buying, selling, renting, and navigating tricky closings. ## Core Pages - [Marin County Real Estate Agent - Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/): A real-estate landing page focused on home valuation and selling guidance. ## Other Pages - [Meet Nicole Burton - Your Mill Valley Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/about): Nicole Burton is a Marin County real estate agent specializing in waterfront properties and local market service. - [Featured Videos | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/featured-videos): A Novato real-estate listing page presenting featured video entries for several properties. - [Find Your California Dream Area | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/neighborhoods): A neighborhood directory linking to pages for Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Rafael, and Sausalito. - [Get in Touch | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/contact-us): Contact page for Nicole Burton, a California real estate agent in Mill Valley. - [404 Page Not Found | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/404): A 404 page for Nicole Burton's Mill Valley real-estate site, featuring contact details and a brief work-with-me pitch. - [Compass Concierge | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/concierge): Mill Valley page for Nicole Burton's Compass Concierge program, outlining seller-fronted home-improvement financing and repayment terms. - [Compass Private Exclusives | Nicole Burton Real Estate](https://nicoleburton.com/private-exclusives): Nicole Burton presents Compass Private Exclusives as a pre-market listing strategy for sellers and buyers. - [Privacy Policy | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/terms-and-conditions): Nicole Burton's privacy policy and terms of use for a real estate site, covering data collection, AI use, tracking, and opt-outs. - [Blog | Nicole Burton](https://nicoleburton.com/blog): Nicole Burton's blog indexes Marin County real estate posts on Sausalito, Novato, Bel Marin Keys, and San Rafael homes. - [Compass One | Nicole Burton Real Estate Agent](https://nicoleburton.com/compass-one): Nicole Burton's Compass One page describes Compass One as a real estate platform for buyers and sellers with shared updates and document access.