John Zeiter | Marin County

Marin Is Home.
Let's Find Yours.

Born and raised in Marin County, John Zeiter brings 24+ years of local expertise, calm guidance, and a genuine commitment to getting you exactly where you want to be.

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John Zeiter | Marin County

Marin Is Home.
Let's Find Yours.

Born and raised in Marin County, John Zeiter brings 24+ years of local expertise, calm guidance, and a genuine commitment to getting you exactly where you want to be.

Search For Your New Home!

BUYERS

Finding the right home can be time consuming, but it’s important
to consider everything before you decide. What’s the commute like to work? If you have kids, what are the schools like in the area?

These are some important factors to take into account during the home finding process.

SELLERS

Studies show that sellers who use a real estate agent generally get a better price than those who choose to sell the home themselves. As REALTOR® it is my job to stay up to date on the latest market trends and fluctuations.

Let me put my experience to work for you to ensure you get the best price for your home!

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John Zeiter – REALTOR® | Broker Associate

Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

I am John Zeiter, a Marin County native and seasoned real estate advisor, providing honest, intelligent service to buyers and sellers for over two decades. Since earning my broker’s license in 2001, I’ve proudly helped hundreds of clients navigate the sale or purchase of their homes—often during pivotal moments in their lives.

My focus is guiding clients through the nuances of Marin’s unique market, whether it’s navigating competitive bidding, preparing a home for sale, or structuring complex transactions. Clients trust me to protect their interests, negotiate effectively, and make the process as smooth as possible.

Recognized consistently as a Top Producer, I attribute my success to professionalism, integrity, and a track record of results. At Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, I combine deep local expertise with the reach and resources of a global brand—delivering a seamless experience for clients seeking excellence in both service and outcome.

Ready to Work for You!

As a multi-award winning real estate consultant, I have experience in marketing property for sale and finding the right property for my buyers. I take care of my clients and help them make the right decisions for their needs through my professional expertise and honest, intelligent services. For my buyers, we’ll discuss the nuances of Marin County's real estate and discuss financing, location, criteria, and purpose.

I’ll help them gather the paperwork they need for the loan preapproval process and introduce them to a lender. I’ll work with them to help them find the home of their dreams, take them on tour of prospective houses, and make an offer on the one they want most. Then I’ll follow through with the contract, inspections, appraisals, walkthrough, and closing.

For my sellers, we’ll overview the market, and prepare the house for sale. I can help them determine closing costs, develop a marketing strategy, market your property, negotiate on your behalf, accept the offer, and finalize and close the transaction.

FEATURED LOCATIONS

Only Good Things To Say

"We first contacted John 2 years before we were ready to purchase a home. Even thought he knew we had to wait to actually buy a house, he patiently showed us house after house as we learned what would be the best location for us. When we were ready to make a move we were under a time crunch and John rose to the occasion. His advice was spot on and we ended up with an amazing home in the perfect location. I loved working with John. Trusting him for his guidance made a very emotional experience comfortable for me. I would recommend him to anybody!"

–Terry and Linda

“John recently helped me purchase my first home. I had never dealt with a real estate transaction and didn’t know what to expect, but through a process that took several months, John was with me every step of the way. He listened to me, was honest with me, and always gave everything he had. Having had the experience of working with him and feeling the commitment he has shown to helping me realize my dreams, I know that I will call upon John when it comes time for me to buy my next home, and I heartily recommend his service in helping you with the same.”

–Tim K.

“I can’t thank you enough for helping me realize my dream. You were so patient taking me all over the east bay each week, answering my often dumb questions about financing and reassuring me always that the right home was out there waiting for me. It was a pleasure having you for my real estate agent. Thank you for all your efforts. You did a great job!”

–Kathy S.

“John is my real estate agent for life! There are few people I have met that actually exemplify integrity, commitment and passion. He is an outstanding person who listens to what I want, gives me honest feedback and goes after what I need. After working with John on the sale of my condo a few years ago, I knew he was the right person to call for my 1031 exchange. I was 9 months pregnant during the summer and needed someone with patience. John made me feel like I was his only client. He was very detail oriented, so I was confident the trade deadline would be met. John handled everything flawlessly. Needless to say, I am grateful for my continual relationship with John and look forward to our next deal together.”

–Tiffany R.

“This letter is a testament to the incredible service I received from John. He did a tremendous job helping me with the purchase of my home. I will recommend John to anyone within earshot.”

–John R.

“Just a small token of our appreciation for all the time and effort you put into finding us a home. We got the best deal possible on a house we really enjoy making our own.”

–Keith & Cynthia

“Thank you for being our Realtor and our friend. Both played an important role in the sale of our house. Your expertise and our great clean-up got the house sold in record time. We made it to Seattle to begin our new life together as a family. Thank you for always being at the other end of my phone calls and stopping by when needed. We couldn’t have done this with anyone else.”

–Greg & Rene D.

“I typically do not write a review for anything or anyone, but the outstanding service I received from our Realtor John Zeiter Golden Gate Sotheby’s calls for an exception. The entire Zeiter team made selling our house a smooth and pleasant experience. They knew exactly what to do at every step of the process and gave us excellent guidance along the way. Specifically, our realtor John Zeiter. He was extremely helpful and responsive. We could not have been happier working with him! He remained confident, calm, and caring when we encountered challenges and always kept us on target. He was extremely quick to respond. If he didn’t know the answer, he’d find out and get back to us immediately! John put quality over quantity when it came to helping us sell our family home. What I mean by quality is we were not just a “number” to him, he genuinely cared to get to know us and familiarize himself with what we were comfortable with when selling our home. A bonus is that he took care of all the selling details, as we live out of state, making our home sale that much easier and that much faster! John was always 100% professional, patient with our asks, and knew when to be aggressive in order to get us under contract! He is a valuable, trustworthy, loyal, realtor and we greatly appreciate everything he did for us. I would highly recommend John Zeiter’s group to anyone selling or buying a house. They are the ultimate professionals! Thanks again John! ”

–Joanie & Nook

“John and his assistant Sarah were excellent to work with! John was knowledgeable and super helpful and attentive in helping us purchase our first home. Could not recommend him enough! ”

–Rachel and Taylor

“John was incredibly smart about Marin County homes and condos. He was very helpful during covid and did video conferencing live showings for us while we moved to the bay area. Would highly recommend him in Marin County. ”

–Saima & Ali

      EXCELLENT  
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   dick bright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife Valerie and I worked with John on both buying our new house and selling our old house. We could not have been happier. John is extremely knowledgeable not only about buying and selling but much of the technical/logistical aspects (roof, heating, etc).
We found John to be extremely empathetic and a really good listener when it came to what we were looking for.
We highly recommend!
  
 
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   Sahara O'Hanlon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re grateful to have found John for our realtor. He was just the realtor we needed- patient, kind, and full of information. We started looking in Marin county during the pandemic, when John met us at every house and started our education in Marin properties. After looking a while, we realized we weren’t quite ready to relocate. Three (or maybe four?) years later we started looking again. Things changed greatly since then, and so as first time home buyers, it felt like there would never be anything suitable for our budget, and what we were looking for. Almost a year later, we finally found our home. John explained everything clearly and plainly along the way of the home buying process and always had or found an answer to every question. Thank you John for your patience, and always being available for us! We really couldn’t imagine a better person to help us find our first home!
  
 
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   Kathryn Olson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John is fantastic to work with.  A friend recommended him to me to sell my parent's home in Novato.  It was an emotionally and logistically difficult process for us to deal with as the house had been vacant for several years and neither of us lived in town.
John took ownership over the entire process so that my sister and I just needed to say "yes" or "no" to things.  Though his network he was able to obtain several offers before going through the arduous process of improving and listing the property.  We are sincerely grateful for all his help, and would highly recommend him!
  
 
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   Jeremiha Douglas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As first-time home buyers we had a lot of questions and John was an excellent guide through the entire process. When we first met with John we already had a property in mind and he took the time to understand our needs and ensure that we were making the right choice. His experience in Marin and deep network of relationships was invaluable in helping us find experts to assess and answer questions we had about the house, and also helped us navigate some tricky last-minute issues that came up. I would strongly recommend John to anyone looking at buying or selling a home in Marin - it was a true pleasure!
  
 
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   Khristian Santiago 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you John for going above and beyond in working with our family to find the perfect home for us! John worked with us for over a year while we found exactly the home that fit our needs. John served as a tremendous advisor on the process, facilitating multiple introductions to other folks who helped us land our home. Additionally, even after the sale, John has continued to support us by advising on different aspects of home ownership and using is great network to help us. Throughout the process, John never forced a decision on us -- he gave us the information and counseled us, but never forced a decision on a house just so he could get the sale. It was an amazing pleasure work with John!
  
 
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   Krystal Grossmith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John is an extremely knowledgeable, honest and supportive realtor. We had the pleasure of working with him when purchasing our current house and selling our former house. He is always quick to respond. His strengths in detail-orientation and overall industry knowledge were incredibly helpful when navigating the complex real-estate process. Highly recommend working with John if you are looking to buy or sell in Marin or Sonoma counties!
  
 
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   Melissa Little 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John Zeiter is a wonderful real estate agent, home buying partner, and person. We worked together 4 years ago on the purchase of our long-term dream weekend getaway home in Sonoma. John is a expert in his field and left no stone unturned in our negotiation process. He is transparent and honest. Now, four years later, he stays in touch and helps us navigate documents and paperwork and checks in on our family annually. He's wonderful to work with and will also help you find what you are looking for! Thank you, John!
  
 
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   Wizz Wentworth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi folks,

I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Zeiter.
From day one everything he said he was going to do he did.
Not once did he ever stray from those promises.
He was always ahead of me, and that kept the process on track.
In the end the process went as smooth as I could have ever asked for!
If the possibility of selling, or buying another property comes up,
I will NOT think twice about working with John Zeiter.

Thanks again John !!
  
 
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   Lani daCosta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I could not have done this without John's incomparable expertise!! The attention to detail, the experience he has in buying/selling homes, and his can do attitude made our lives easier and more organized. He kept us in the know all the time. His communication is neither too much nor too little. John told us what we needed to do and we would do it. He would guide us where we knew nothing about the way certain things worked which helped avoid irritation. He kept us on schedule. He EVEN continued the process while my husband and I were out of the country!! We closed on selling our house while we were on vacation. How many people can do that without an excellent Realtor? In addition his assistant, Sarah kept up on everything with John, came to open houses, communicated with us often, and she was professional and friendly - making this an excellent team to succeed with. Thank you John and Sarah!!
  
 
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   Nicole Fletcher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John Zeiter has always been a wonderful resource to us for finding our next home. He is informative, responsive and quick to find information needed to make the best decision regarding purchasing and selling. I highly recommend John!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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      EXCELLENT  
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   saharaoh 
 
 
 
 Verified We’re grateful to have found John for our realtor. He was just the realtor we needed- patient, kind, and full of information. We started looking in Marin county during the pandemic, when John met us at every house and started our education in Marin properties. After looking a while, we realized we weren’t quite ready to relocate. Three (or maybe four?) years later we started looking again. Things changed greatly since then, and so as first time home buyers, it felt like there would never be anything suitable for our budget, and what we were looking for. Almost a year later, we finally found our home. John explained everything clearly and plainly along the way of the home buying process and always had or found an answer to every question. Thank you John for your patience, and always being available for us! We really couldn’t imagine a better person to help us find our first home!
  
 
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   Kathryn Olson 
 
 
 
 Verified John is fantastic to work with.  A friend recommended him to me to sell my parent's home in Novato.  It was an emotionally and logistically difficult process for us to deal with as the house had been vacant for several years and neither of us lived in town.

John took ownership over the entire process so that my sister and I just needed to say "yes" or "no" to things.  Though his network he was able to obtain several offers before going through the arduous process of improving and listing the property.  We are sincerely grateful for all his help, and would highly recommend him!
  
 
      Posted on Zillow  
   
   Jeremiha Douglas 
 
 
 
 Verified As first-time home buyers we had a lot of questions and John was an excellent guide through the entire process. When we first met with John we already had a property in mind and he took the time to understand our needs and ensure that we were making the right choice. His experience in Marin and deep network of relationships was invaluable in helping us find experts to answer questions we had about the house, and also helped us navigate some tricky last-minute issues that came up. I would strongly recommend John to anyone looking at buying or selling a home in Marin - it was a true pleasure!
  
 
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   chilledup 
 
 
 
 Verified Hi folks, 
I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Zeiter.
From day one everything he said he was going to do he did.
Not once did he ever stray from those promises.
He was always ahead of me, and that kept the process on track. 
In the end the process went as smooth as I could have ever asked for!
If the possibility of selling, or buying another property comes up, 
I will NOT think twice about working with John Zeiter.
Thanks again John !!
  
 
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   Marisa Toriggino 
 
 
 
 Verified I had an extraordinary experience working with John Zeiter, a realtor who exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we began our collaboration to find the perfect home for me in Marin County, I knew I had made the right choice. Going through a recent divorce with two teenage children, I was navigating the home-buying process on my own and felt uncertain about many details. However, John's exceptional guidance and support quickly put my mind at ease.
Throughout our search, John's expertise became evident. Whenever we walked into a house or condo, he would effortlessly educate me on every aspect, pointing out positive features and potential areas of concern. I greatly appreciated his thoroughness and attention to detail. I listened attentively, often taking notes, and as a result, I gained complete confidence in the properties I considered and the value they held within the current market.
What truly set John apart was his commitment to ongoing support. Even after my offer was accepted, he made it clear that he would continue to be there for me. His dedication to providing exceptional service extended far beyond the transaction itself. Whether I had questions about property taxes, maintenance, construction, mortgages, or any other related matters, John had a vast network of resources and was readily available whenever I needed assistance. Simply put, all I had to do was reach out to him or his office, and he would be there to offer guidance and support. This level of commitment truly blew my mind and solidified my trust in him as a realtor.
John Zeiter is an outstanding professional who not only possesses extensive knowledge and expertise but also demonstrates genuine care and dedication to his clients. I am immensely grateful for the remarkable experience I had working with him and highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a top-notch realtor.
  
 
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   Sightsinger 
 
 
 
 Verified John represented us as the seller. He was knowledgeable and calm about all facets of the real estate experience. He always gave us the choice as to whether or not to follow his advice. We had a fairly quick sale. His expertise was invaluable.
  
 
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   Joni M 
 
 
 
 Verified I typically do not write a review for anything or anyone, but the outstanding service I received from our Realtor John Zeiter @ Sothebys calls for an exception.  
The entire Zeiter team made selling our house a smooth and pleasant experience. They knew exactly what to do at every step of the process and gave us excellent guidance along the way. Specifically our realtor John Zeiter.  He was extremely helpful and responsive. We could not have been happier working with him!  He remained confident, calm, and caring when we encountered challenges and always kept us on target. He was extremely quick to respond. If he didn’t know the answer, he’d find out and get back to us immediately! 

John put quality over quantity when it came to helping us sell our family home.  What I mean by quality is we were not just a “number” to him, he genuinely cared to get to know us and familiarize himself with what we were comfortable with when selling our home.  An added bonus is that he took care of all the selling details, as we live out of state, making our home sale  that much easier and that much faster! John was 100% professional at all times, patient with our asks, and knew when to be aggressive in order to get us under contract! He is a valuable, trustworthy, loyal, realtor and we greatly appreciate everything he did for us. I would highly recommend John Zeiter’s group to anyone selling or buying a house. They are the ultimate professionals!

Thanks again John! 

Joni and Nook
  
 
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   rach8070 
 
 
 
 Verified John and his assistant Sarah were excellent to work with! John was knowledgeable and super helpful and attentive in helping us purchase our first home. Could not recommend him enough!
  
 
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   akhan516 
 
 
 
 Verified John was incredibly smart about Marin county homes and condos.  He was very helpful during covid and did video conferencing live showings for us while we moved to the bay area.  Would highly recommend him in Marin county.
  
 
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   eborses 
 
 
 
 Verified John Zeiter recently helped me buy in the Petaluma area.  He was friendly, professional, and hard working.  He must have taken us to a dozen houses in order to find find the right one.  I would highly recommend using John for anybody looking to find the perfect home.

      
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   Tom F. 
 
 
 
 Verified John is a real gem in the world of real estate. As nice, honest, and reliable of an agent that you can ask for. I can't count how many times he's given us some bit of wisdom about Marin that has totally changed our view during our home search. He's the first name that comes up in my Rolodex if anyone were to ask for an agent in Marin.
  
 
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   Jenny S. 
 
 
 
 Verified John helped us our condo in Sausalito and also to buy a new home in Corte Madera. He was a delight to work with; patient, thoughtful and very informed about the market. He gave us sound and realistic guidance and within one week of our condo being on the market we had 7 offers to pick from, all well over asking.  When it came to finding our new home, he was thoughtful in everything he showed us and gave excellent guidance once we found the property we wanted to make an offer on.  This is the 1-year anniversary of being in our new home and we say almost every day how thrilled we are with it.  John would be our first call if we decided to move again!
  
 
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   Andrea B. 
 
 
 
 Verified John has helped us buy two houses, and sell one. 

He helped us buy our starter home back in 2010 and even though it was a small house (at the near-bottom of the market) he approached our purchase like it was Priority #1. 

When we sold and moved counties seven years later, John was right there with us after just one email. He worked intently on our behalf all summer (including price negotiations) and we are confident we live in our Forever Home thanks to his efforts. 

John's warmth and organized professionalism is a rare combination. He offers candid advice while keeping your unique desires for a home in mind. He's the realtor we recommend to everyone in the Bay Area.
  
 
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   Katy P. 
 
 
 
 Verified We had the pleasure of working with John to find our dream home in Mill Valley.  John is extremely professional and truly has his client's best interests in mind. His years of experience and knowledge about the Marin County area made us feel extremely confident the house hunting process.  John did an excellent job of educating us throughout the process and was always more than happy to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend John. He's a truly outstanding real estate professional.
  
 
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   Andy G. 
 
 
 
 Verified I found John when I e-mailed him about a listing. I was relocating from the east coast and new little about Marin. John and I looked at several properties together and he gave me an overview of the various towns and neighborhoods. He's extremely knowledgable about the area, generous with his time and super responsive. I ultimately decided to rent rather than buy and John helped handle that transaction from afar. Great communicator, efficient and all around a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Shannon G. 
 
 
 
 Verified John represented us for the sale of our condo and purchase of our house. It would be difficult to find a broker who knows Marin County better than John. We were particularly appreciative of how responsive he was to our many questions and requests. Often, he was able to provide information that went beyond the scope of the purchasing and selling. His network of the associated professionals that are critical to buying and selling property is extensive. He stays calm when things go sideways and was always very clear on what was needed from us and the other parties involved. We are happy to recommend John.
  
 
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   Michael B. 
 
 
 
 Verified John's expertise in the industry surpasses most. His knowledge and analytical style I have seen each client he's worked with and quite truly, someone I trust as a mentor and skilled individual with knowledge and an understanding which exceeds a norm in the Marin real estate industry. Whether it be a first time home buyer, move up buyer, investor or someone looking to list their property; he can make his client feel safe and confident throughout the entire process and provide the peace of mind one desires in our ever changing industry. Not only is John a major player in our field and industry, he truly is a game changer.
  
 
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   Elle And G. 
 
 
 
 Verified John was extremely knowledgeable and helpful through the whole process of us buying our first home. He patiently answered all of our questions and made me and my girlfriend feel comfortable from start to finish. John works closely with everyone involved and keeps everything on track. We are so grateful to John for his help and attention and we'll certainly be working with him in the future. We couldn't recommend him more.

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   Keith W. 
 
 
 
 Verified John is an excellent agent and did a great job helping me buy my house back in 2008 and sell the house in 2013.  John navigated a convoluted short sale process both times and a government shut down the second time that threatened to kill the deal.  He kept the buyers engaged through that delay and closed the deal quickly after the shut down was over.  I would definitely recommend John if you need a knowledgeable and experienced agent for Marin or Sonoma county.
  
 
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   Rhonda L. 
 
 
 
 Verified We were in a difficult position in selling our home, and John was a rock star. We had a very complicated transaction and he waded through the details quickly and efficiently. He is very responsive and professional. Plus is a really nice guy to work with. We would use in again in a heart beat.