Real estate is in my blood. As a native San Franciscan, I grew up exploring every inch of the city and cultivated a passion for its unique architecture. My grandfather was a Swiss-Italian immigrant and builder-contractor who helped develop the Marina/Cow Hollow District. From an early age, I trained under my uncle learning the ropes of real estate investment, leasing and management. He helped me develop a keen sense of how to logically solve complex problems.
?I truly love my job and I know first hand how to relate to my clients. I bought my first home when I was 25 years old and have invested in San Francisco real estate ever since.
?Today I am recognized as one of the top-producing agents at Sotheby’s International Realty. I'm proud to say that I successfully represent buyers, sellers, investors and developers in San Francisco and Marin counties in the sale of T.I.C.’s, condominiums, single-family homes, multi-unit apartments & mixed-use buildings.
?I am extremely full-service. I have a team of experienced architects, designers, stagers & technicians whom I work with on a day to day basis. It’s my motto to be open, honest and realistic. I treat every client purchase or sale as if it was my own, striving to save both time and money. I am also highly organized—some may even call me a perfectionist! I make sure that all the moving parts are in sync, never skipping a beat. I skillfully walk my clients through the entire home buying & selling process by keeping them informed with daily updates and checklists so that everyone is aligned around next steps.
When I'm not working, you can find me either exercising, trying out new restaurants, wine tasting, enjoying the theater or spending quality time with my Bichon Frisé dog Lulu. I am also an avid runner. One of my proudest accomplishments was completing Western States, a 100-mile endurance run…in just one-day.
I graduated with a double major from UC Davis in Rhetoric & Communication and Dramatic Art.
About Me
Top Producer
Sotheby's International Realty - San Francisco
Real Estate Broker, Top Producer
AC
Marla is truly one the top agents we have worked with. Over 10 years ago she sold my now husband the condo we have called home for the past 9 years. Not only did she find it and secure the most wonderful spot in the building, but helped my husband find an amazing contractor and designer to round it all out. Not only did she stay in touch every so often through all those years, but we truly felt like we built a relationship with her. Marla is more than just a realtor. She was a constant support, always there for us, and somehow miraculously up to date on our lives. When it came time for us to move out of SF and sell our original home, Marla handled every bump and part of the process with ease. We were able to have the utmost trust in her dedication and skills. She went above and beyond when hosting the open houses and standard parts of the process to working closely with the stager and her team to get the home ready to show. She also even supported the in person updates and meetings we could not attend since we were not in the city any longer. The complications of selling a T.I.C. are long and Marla had EVERY detail covered. Thank you, Marla, for being there for us for the past 10 years and helping us close out our chapter in San Francisco.
GS
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marla for many years, both buying and selling homes, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the very first time we worked together, it was clear that Marla goes above and beyond for her clients. When selling, she handles every detail with such care and expertise. She doesn’t just list your property; she helps you prepare it for sale in the best possible way. Whether it’s offering thoughtful recommendations for upgrades or connecting you with top-notch professionals like painters, flooring specialists, plumbers, and more, Marla has an incredible network of trusted service people to help get your home market-ready.
Her connections across the Bay Area are truly unmatched. No matter where you’re looking to buy or sell, she knows the market inside and out and is always one step ahead. Marla’s attention to detail, deep local knowledge, and commitment to being incredibly present throughout the process make her a top-tier agent. She’s the kind of person who is always available, whether it’s answering a quick question or handling a more complex issue that comes up. If you want someone who will truly advocate for you and make the entire real estate experience seamless, Marla is the agent you want by your side.
Her connections across the Bay Area are truly unmatched. No matter where you’re looking to buy or sell, she knows the market inside and out and is always one step ahead. Marla’s attention to detail, deep local knowledge, and commitment to being incredibly present throughout the process make her a top-tier agent. She’s the kind of person who is always available, whether it’s answering a quick question or handling a more complex issue that comes up. If you want someone who will truly advocate for you and make the entire real estate experience seamless, Marla is the agent you want by your side.
NK
Marla has been superb, and I am so glad we had the chance to work with her. She was incredibly flexible as our needs changed and highly responsive to our questions, from the most basic to detailed. Marla has up-to-date knowledge of the San Francisco housing market and a wide network of friends and colleagues for any peripheral questions or needs related to housing. Most importantly, she is kind, supportive, and easy to work with. Thank you, Marla, for all of your support!
NK
Simply stated Marla is fantastic. The transaction was seamless and we are extremely happy with the new home. She is friendly professional and so very helpful before, during and even now after the transaction closed. I highly recommend Marla. Thanks Marla
NK
Simply stated Marla is fantastic. The transaction was seamless and we are extremely happy with the new home. She is friendly professional and so very helpful before, during and even now after the transaction closed. I highly recommend Marla. Thanks Marla
LA
Marla supported us through the purchase of our first home. It was a great experience. She was able to start broad with us as we were figuring out what we wanted as a growing family. She was quick to understand the things we liked / didn’t like. When the home we loved came on the market, she moved very quickly and got our offer approved as the first offer before there could have been competition. She was then great in navigating all the first time home buying complexities. Thanks Marla :)
PD
Marla is the consummate Real Estate Professional — with a Capital “P” in Professional!! In our opinion, she’s the hardest working and most enthusiastic R/E Agent in San Francisco.
Over the past 15 years, Marla has assisted in buying/selling several properties. And she’s also helped manage a rental property, including selecting problem-free tenants who have rarely moved.
Most recently, Marla coordinated a major pre-sale updating of our property. She has an eye for style and detail — knows what buyers are interested in — and has working relationships with outstanding contractors and staging professionals. Marla’s efforts kept our work during the process to near zero. She even worked with building management to coordinate the tenant’s move-out and new owners move-in dates.
Over the past 15 years, Marla has assisted in buying/selling several properties. And she’s also helped manage a rental property, including selecting problem-free tenants who have rarely moved.
Most recently, Marla coordinated a major pre-sale updating of our property. She has an eye for style and detail — knows what buyers are interested in — and has working relationships with outstanding contractors and staging professionals. Marla’s efforts kept our work during the process to near zero. She even worked with building management to coordinate the tenant’s move-out and new owners move-in dates.
A
Marla helped us sell our apartment in the Mission. She did a great job getting the property ready for market by helping us make good choices and working with her team of contractors. Everything went according to schedule in preparation before getting to market and expectations were exceeding in the price we got and speed we completed everything. Marla comes highly recommended!
AM
Marla did a great job through a long and complicated real estate transaction. She always kept me informed and explained all the complex processes in this deal. I always felt like she was completely transparent and had my best interests at the forefront. I could not have done it without her expertise. She also has a great contact list of vendors to help with all different kinds of needs. I'm forever grateful.
12-2-23
Marla is a very hand’s on and responsive agent who will keep things going as needed. She has the tools, team, and knowledge to get the transaction consummated. She is a high communicator and has the resources at her fingertips to keep the process going. She is willing to listen to other ideas that the client or others may have and to follow up with responses that will advance the goals of all concerned until closing is achieved. I recommend her highly for your next anticipated sale or real estate purchase.
Joel Tomei, FAIA
Marla is a very hand’s on and responsive agent who will keep things going as needed. She has the tools, team, and knowledge to get the transaction consummated. She is a high communicator and has the resources at her fingertips to keep the process going. She is willing to listen to other ideas that the client or others may have and to follow up with responses that will advance the goals of all concerned until closing is achieved. I recommend her highly for your next anticipated sale or real estate purchase.
Joel Tomei, FAIA
FS
Marla was great helping me find and buy my dream home. She is very knowledgeable about the Bay Area market and answered the many questions I had. She also provided valuable advice on things to consider during the search and guided me through the entire process, from the initial search to the final closing.
She went above and beyond to review and explain the many documents involved in purchasing a home and highlighted items that needed my attention and helped me negotiate the final purchase.
She made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent.
She went above and beyond to review and explain the many documents involved in purchasing a home and highlighted items that needed my attention and helped me negotiate the final purchase.
She made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent.
SD
We had a great experience with Marla. A friend recommended her to us and we are so glad they did! We are first time home buyers with a tight deadline, so we had a lot of questions and she was always very responsive. She was always prompt and reliable, and very knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Once we'd made our decision, she ensured we could close very quickly. We ended up buying a place within our budget that was beyond our expectations, thanks to her good advice.
Working with Marla Moresi-Valdes has been an absolute pleasure. Across two homes— a decade apart— her expert guidance and meticulous attention to detail have consistently exceeded expectations. Marla's professionalism and strategic market insights make her a standout in the complex SF real estate environment. And a huge plus is that she’s a joy to work with… another top S.F. realtor who we met at an open house fittingly described Marla as "sunshine in a bottle."
During the search process, even for clients who feel like they’re self-sufficient perusing listings and open houses, Marla enhances the process with carefully curated, often not-yet-public listings. And once in escrow when the stress ramps up—whether we were buying a condo in a new luxury highrise in a sizzling hot market, or a 1900 converted TIC Victorian flat during a softer one— she navigates negotiations with finesse, and her positive energy transforms the entire process.
As we pivot to selling our previous condo, choosing Marla again is a no-brainer. Her expertise, positivity, and unwavering commitment make her a rare gem in real estate. We're thrilled to have her by our side!
During the search process, even for clients who feel like they’re self-sufficient perusing listings and open houses, Marla enhances the process with carefully curated, often not-yet-public listings. And once in escrow when the stress ramps up—whether we were buying a condo in a new luxury highrise in a sizzling hot market, or a 1900 converted TIC Victorian flat during a softer one— she navigates negotiations with finesse, and her positive energy transforms the entire process.
As we pivot to selling our previous condo, choosing Marla again is a no-brainer. Her expertise, positivity, and unwavering commitment make her a rare gem in real estate. We're thrilled to have her by our side!
KT
We're renters in a property that Marla helped get leased out and we could not have been more pleased with working with Marla. From the very start when we put out an inquiry about the place she was incredibly responsive. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to help us during the whole process - from viewing the condo, leasing process, and for items post move-in. We really had such a smooth process thanks to Marla. We really appreciate everything Marla did and continues to do!
C
It helps having a realtor like Marla on your side because she listens to your needs and shepherds you through the home buying process. She works hard and makes home buying easy (and enjoyable!). Marla read through the disclosures with a fine toothed comb, she shared comps, and met with me regularly at the properties of interest. Not everyone gets to have a streamlined experience and she made my life stress-free. She has an excellent reputation with the realtor community given that she has been in the industry for over two decades. She’s a San Francisco native and knows the city like the back of her hand. I highly recommend her to work with any home buyers and investors.
BG
Marla is truly the hardest working person I've ever met. She was always available to answer questions, advocated for us throughout the home buying process, and made the experience far less stressful than anticipated. Her positive attitude is absolutely unmatched. The best part: Marla helped us successfully buy our dream home within our budget and timeline. Her expertise and genuine charm made that happen! Thank you, Marla!
I have had the pleasure of knowing Marla for about 12 years. She's not only a dear friend but was an incredible asset and advocate to have had by my side as I purchased my first property last year (2022). I purchased a triplex and her knowledge of the SF area is unsurpassed as well as her level of service. She goes above and beyond what you'd expect from your realtor and this is par for the course of what anyone would receive from Marla.
Marla also puts her money where her mouth is as an avid real estate investor herself. Any circumstance that you'll face she's not only by your side but has hands on personal experience within her own portfolio. She's a force!
We are coming on a year of owning our home and Marla is still a helpful recourse as we navigated remodeling, renting/leasing, leaks, etc. You name it she's remained by our side. I could not recommend Marla enough to anyone considering purchasing or selling real estate in the SF Bay Area. Marla will ensure you not only get the best deal, she'll make it as seamless of an experience as possible.
I can't recommend her enough!
Nicole Taylor
Marla also puts her money where her mouth is as an avid real estate investor herself. Any circumstance that you'll face she's not only by your side but has hands on personal experience within her own portfolio. She's a force!
We are coming on a year of owning our home and Marla is still a helpful recourse as we navigated remodeling, renting/leasing, leaks, etc. You name it she's remained by our side. I could not recommend Marla enough to anyone considering purchasing or selling real estate in the SF Bay Area. Marla will ensure you not only get the best deal, she'll make it as seamless of an experience as possible.
I can't recommend her enough!
Nicole Taylor
From start to finish, Marla was 5 stars, 10/10, at every step of our home buying journey. She really understood what we wanted and offered great advice. Her expertise of current market trends, neighborhoods, home comps, etc, was extensive and it was easy to trust her guidance. With every step and stumble, Marla kept everyone on track and was always one step ahead. For any of our future real estate endeavors we will definitely be working with Marla. I can’t recommend her enough!
N
Our son, who is a commercial Real Estate broker, recommended Marla. We first used Marla to buy our home in Tiburon, and she was absolutely impressive. She went above and beyond n each step of the due diligence. Marla guided us through educative decisions and never once felt any pressure or felt like we were on our own.
A few months later, we decided to sell our home in Mill Valley; of course, we selected Marla for this second transaction. Marla guided us on how to prepare our house, on the pricing, staging, etc. She did a fantastic marketing job, and as a result, we received multiple offers the same week we listed the home.
There are many reasons why Marla is the best in the field. She is an expert on the housing market in the Bay Area. She is knowledgeable, patient, responsive, very helpful, and more importantly an honest and good person. Marla is now a friend of the family.
A few months later, we decided to sell our home in Mill Valley; of course, we selected Marla for this second transaction. Marla guided us on how to prepare our house, on the pricing, staging, etc. She did a fantastic marketing job, and as a result, we received multiple offers the same week we listed the home.
There are many reasons why Marla is the best in the field. She is an expert on the housing market in the Bay Area. She is knowledgeable, patient, responsive, very helpful, and more importantly an honest and good person. Marla is now a friend of the family.
CM
We highly recommend Marla! We were lucky enough to have her recommended to us as our buyer agent. She was tireless, gave us excellent advice, is so very nice and has a great network of professionals that we used. The entire transaction was the fastest, most seamless real estate deal we’ve ever experienced. We are so happy with our experience and highly recommend Marla!
RB
Marla was fabulous to work with. She is very detail oriented, has a great attitude, and we felt confident she was a pro every step of the way. I would recommend her highly. Then she went above and beyond before we moved in - having her own handyman and cleaning crew get the house ready for us!!
She’s awesome
She’s awesome
LH
We recently put an apartment on the market in the cow hollow neighborhood of San Francisco. We knew it was time to sell but were not looking forward to the process. Feel so lucky to have been recommended Marla Moresi Valdes by a friend. Marla and her team were there to help at every step- from packing up the apartment to getting it photo ready. Importantly Marla anticipated sticking points and hurdles and was prepared with what was needed to move forward. Her communication was always clear and kept us in the loop. She was easy to work with and made selling the apartment easy. Would recommend Marla to anyone that was considering selling in the Bay Area.
KM
Even though we have bought/sold homes in Silicon Valley over the years, this was our first time buying in SF and a condo. We weren't comfortable with the 1st agent we had so through a friend's recommendation, we contacted Marla. It was the best call we made. Not only does she know the SF real estate market, she is extremely personable and makes you feel comfortable with the entire process. She gets to know you so she can understand your needs and wants. She wants to build a long term relationship with her clients. We highly recommend her, and we look forward to future opportunities with her
TR
Superb!
Not living in San Francisco, but having to sell my house there, I knew would pose challenges. After interviewing a few agents I chose Marla. Based on my experience with her, I doubt there could have been another choice that would have come close to commencing our sale as flawlessly.
All requests I had in advance were executed. She organized all the vendors to get the house ready to market. All I did was answer her phone calls and emails. Normally, I've got to reach out to see what's going on, but Marla's initiative and execution was always ahead of my expectations.
Indeed, I remain highly impressed with her knowledge and ability and would recommend her to other acquaintances of mine.
Not living in San Francisco, but having to sell my house there, I knew would pose challenges. After interviewing a few agents I chose Marla. Based on my experience with her, I doubt there could have been another choice that would have come close to commencing our sale as flawlessly.
All requests I had in advance were executed. She organized all the vendors to get the house ready to market. All I did was answer her phone calls and emails. Normally, I've got to reach out to see what's going on, but Marla's initiative and execution was always ahead of my expectations.
Indeed, I remain highly impressed with her knowledge and ability and would recommend her to other acquaintances of mine.
LR
Having Marla handle the sale of my property in Daly City was my lucky day, from start to finish she took care of everything keeping me informed every step.of the way from getting the place ready.to show to closing and all this by phone, Thank you Marla you made the whole experience a pleasant one.
