•Rita Gatlin’s penchant for service and strong business acumen has been built on success in the areas of Negotiation, Marketing & Promotion, and Expert Communication.Her professional career of 18+ years prior to entering real estate honed these important skills through several high-profile roles that included International Licensing Coordinator for Lucasfilm Ltd., and President of Rita Gatlin Represents, Inc., a thriving Commercial Artists’ Management Firm.
•Rita’s diverse work and life experiences, keen eye for detail, and sharp, creative mind are the foundations of her success in real estate. When it comes to helping you find a home you love, or sell a prized property you’ve enjoyed for years, she pays full attention to your unique needs, and implements out-of-the-box solutions to help achieve your goals.
•A Chicago native, Rita graduated from DePaul University with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Cost Accounting, then headed west to Los Angeles to pursue a Masters Degree in Child Education.Instead, she got married, relocated to the Bay Area in 1979, and purchased her first home in the Palm Hill area of Corte Madera in 1991 where she still resides.
•Outside of her work, Rita loves to read and take photographs of Marin.
PROFESSIONALAFFILIATIONS
·MPWN-Marin Profession Women's Network - VP
·Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
·National, California, Marin Association of Realtors
"Rita is the consummate professional.We would not have, and indeed could not have, bought and sold two properties within sixty days, without Rita’s wise counsel (and hand holding). Rita puts 110% into each and every aspect of her transactions and does all this with a sense of calm, a sense of humor and grace. Rita is a skilled communicator and provides the ultimate in client care. ~The McCowen's
"Working with you was like hitting the jackpot of buy a house, sell a house.When we called your phone, you answered, every time. When we wanted to see a property, it was at our soonest convenience, every time.Having your counsel on one of life’s biggest decisions, and working with an Agent with the highest integrity is the BEST feeling of closure.We love our new home!"~Jeff & Shelly Alexander
“Most Realtors don’t pay much attention to me when I look at homes since they figure I can’t afford anything.So, it was refreshing to have someone like you give me the time of day. When the time comes for me to seriously start to look, I will contact you." -Anonymous
“You never gave up.There were times when we really felt our lot in life would be to be renters till forever and when this one came on the market you brought us here to find the one. Thank you again.”
-John & Marie Kennedy
“Rita has helped me buy and sell four different properties over the past four years.Her caring ear, helpful encouragement and positive attitude when things looked mountainous and out-of-control were what got me through the “buy/sell” process.”-Susan Nichols, RN
“I still can’t believe how fortunate we were to sell our home in less than two weeks and have it ‘go for over-asking’.And thank you for your gardening expertise…not many agents would put themselves out there and work for their clients like you did.We can’t thank you enough for making this process as seamless and painless as possible.”
-Dirk & Kelsey Vlieks
“You were great about getting to know us on a personal level, and finding us potentials that suited us well.In the end, we feel like the home we purchased is a perfect fit for us.We can’t imagine living anywhere else.”
- Jeremy & Lorin Bentley
“You were always available to answer any and all questions we had, and you followed through with every detail.It was a joy to work with you and we are happy to recommend you to our friends.”
-Catlyn & Fred Fendler, D.D.S.
“Your expertise brought us ten offers after listing our property for less than a week. Not only did we sell the house, we gained you as a dear friend in the process.”-Jerry Fautley, Trustee