LUXURY PROPERTY SPECIALIST

Specializing In Seniors Real Estate Transitions - Downsizing - Generaltional Wealth Building

Audrey Moira Shimkas M.A.

BROKER ASSOCIATE CA DRE #OO896873 (415) 847-8331


What I Have That No Designation Can Give You

* 40 years as a real estate broker — buyers AND sellers

* Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (inactive but real) — I understand family dynamics, emotions, life transitions

* Deep focus on generational wealth and retirement asset maximization

This combination is extraordinarily rare. No one else in the market has it.

 
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A NOTE FROM Audrey Moira Shimkas

YOUR MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE ADVISOR


Home Sellers Over 65 Are Leaving Money on the Table.

   Ask Me Why—

and What I Do About It.


I want to talk to you about something important — and I'm going to be straight with you, because that's what I do. Read More

A NOTE FROM AUDREY


Mortgage holders fall into 3 groups, from those with rock-bottom rates to over 6%, report says.

Which mortgage group are you in?


Dear Neighbor,

I came across some research that I keep thinking about — because honestly, it explains a lot of what I’m hearing from homeowners right now. You might recognize yourself in it immediately.


A new Realtor.com report breaks down every American mortgage holder into three distinct groups. And the group you’re in? It’s quietly shaping what your options look like today.


THE THREE GROUPS


GROUP ONE

The “Elite” Class

Sub-3% mortgage rate

You locked in before the world changed. Your rate is extraordinary by today’s standards — and deep down, you know it. The thought of giving it up to buy something bigger, better, or just different? It stings. You’re not stuck, exactly. You’re just… very comfortable staying put. Read More

 

📞 What Are Your Options? Give Me a Call: 415-847-8331 

Are you a baby boomer homeowner considering updates before selling?


Here’s the truth I share with my clients every day:


👉 Not all upgrades pay off. The smartest improvements are the ones that appeal to the next generation of buyers, not personal taste.

Buyers respond best to:

✔️ Low-maintenance, durable finishes

✔️ Energy-efficient features that lower monthly costs

✔️ Main-floor living and easy accessibility

✔️ Flexible spaces for guests, work, or multigenerational living


Homes that reflect these priorities don’t just show better—they sell faster and more strategically, often with fewer concessions.

If you’re planning updates before selling, the goal isn’t to over-improve. It’s to make targeted choices that today’s buyers recognize as value.

If you’d like guidance on what’s worth doing—and what to skip—I’m always happy to offer a thoughtful, no-pressure conversation. 415-847-8331

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