Newly Hired Head of Agent Development, Mike Marmion, Hits the Transitioning Market Conditions in Stride Earlier this summer, Willis Allen Real Estate hired Mike Marmion to head up its Agent Development division. In addition to bringing exclusively identified agents into the brokerage, he also has an immense library of personally developed training material that has already had an immediate impact on our agents. Mike Marmion, Director of Agent Development Mike kicked off the last 21 days of summer with a “21 Day Challenge”, whereby he gave the several agents who volunteered for the program a st ..read more

Coronado & Metro Branch Manager, Robert Luciano We are pleased to welcome Robert Luciano to our WARE family as an office manager at our Metro and Coronado locations. With more than 20 years of experience as an agent, manager, and mentor, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Robert, a native of San Diego, places a high value on education and fostering a cohesive office atmosphere.  Q: What excites you the most about joining the Willis Allen family as an office manager? A: “Over the years, I have heard a lot about Willis Allen. By joining the brokerage, I was able to gain ..read more

Beth Roach and Anji Lang with winners Alec Oberschmidt and Margarite Triemstra of the free drawing for the beach wagon. July 22: Elton John cover band. Judy, a winner of the weekly wagon drawing. Pictured from left to right: Jane Granados, Anji Lang, Beth Zedaker, Erin Jaszcak, Beth Roach, Julie Groark, and Jim Groark at the Willis Allen table. Beth Zedaker and Erin Jaszcak representing the Willis Allen table. Willis Allen Real Estate is heading into its 20th year as a presenting sponsor for the Point Loma Summer Concerts and has sponsored the event every year since its inception. Since 200 ..read more

The warmest season of the year is here, making it an ideal time to prioritize home maintenance.  Enjoy a carefree summer and start your home maintenance now. Begin by creating a checklist and deciding which tasks are a priority, which you can tackle on your own, and which are best for using handyman services. Your checklist may vary depending on local conditions and which part of San Diego you call home. Indoor Maintenance Change air conditioner filters and clean vents and ducts  Change your filter at the beginning of the season and keep up on your A/C maintenance to extend the life ..read more

With over 6 years of experience as an assistant to top real estate agent Olga Minvielle Stevens, Andrea Martinez is excited to nurture client relationships and leverage her expertise to provide seamless transactions. Q: Did you grow up in San Diego? If you’re not from here, when did you move and why?  A: “I was born in San Diego and grew up in Rosarito. When I was 10, my family and I moved to Tijuana. I lived there until age 20 when I decided I wanted to study architecture at the New School of Architecture & Design and then interior design at the Design Institute of San Diego. I’ve ..read more

San Diego is renowned for its year-round weather, so what better way to spend time outdoors than with friends and family during its warmest months. Here are some delicious main and side dish ideas to help kickstart your summer. Grilled Indonesian Chicken Ingredients: 2 – 2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs  4 garlic cloves  1 ½ tbsp sliced fresh ginger  ¼ cup sriracha  ¼ cup fish sauce  ½ cup brown sugar  ¼ cup rice wine vinegar  2 tbsp olive oil  1 tbsp soy sauce  ¼ cup garlic chili paste plus 1-2 more if you like extra spicy  8-10 Pr ..read more

With summer upon us, what better time than now to create the perfect outdoor area and make the most of your outdoor space? Whether you have a large outdoor space or a small one, I’m sure you want to make full use of it. The following patio spaces will give you plenty of inspiration to create the perfect backyard oasis. Whether you’re looking to entertain guests or simply enjoy your personal space in quiet, your patio is yours to make your own. Small Space Design This SoCal patio has an abundance of bougainvilleas and antique accent lighting for a peaceful garden oasis feel. Designer Madeline ..read more

Jason has joined the Willis Allen Metro family and brings with him over 30 years of experience in entertainment and corporate sales. As a natural problem solver, Jason’s top priority is helping clients achieve their goals, whether they are first-time homebuyers or looking for an investment property.  Q: Did you grow up in San Diego? If you’re not from here, when did you move and why? A: “I was originally raised by my grandmother in a place called Nottingham. I used to visit my mother in London, which is about 122 miles away from there. In early 2015, I left London, moved to Williamsburg ..read more

Interested in trends and styles that are in right now and will dominate the luxury market? We see a high sales growth in homes priced from $1 million to $5 million. Compared to this time last year, 29.8% more homes have sold for over $1 Million with a decrease in average Days on Market of 38%. The price gap between renovated and unrenovated homes is widening, various upgrades are becoming prevalent in home spaces. Constraints in the construction industry have led buyers to prefer homes where their sense of instant gratification is met, eradicating their need to make any improvements upon clo ..read more

Shelby Robins has joined Willis Allen Real Estate in the Metro office. Originally from Washington State, Robins moved to Arizona for a few years before realizing she wanted to get out of the small-town atmosphere. Her motivation for coming to San Diego was to see the opportunity. “I had visited San Diego a few times and it was a completely different world in terms of the environment and diversity that I was around,” she said. “Overall, it was more so the opportunity aspect that San Diego has to offer, and people just went for their dreams here- wherein a small town it is a completely differen ..read more