Marguerite Martin, founder of MoveToTacoma.com and a Tacoma-based real estate agent with more than 20 years of experience, was recently invited to appear as a guest expert on Real Estate Real Talk, the official podcast of the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC).
The episode focused on Marguerite’s philosophy that clients deserve to work with experts. She explains how she helps clients the best real estate agent in Tacoma for them that are a personality match and who have actual proven expertise in the type of real estate transaction the client is doing. She also shares how agents can build and sustain a referral business, how to vet and match agents to specific client needs, and how the rise of AI tools is changing the way buyers and sellers find real estate professionals.
The Residential Real Estate Council is a national organization affiliated with the National Association of Realtors that provides advanced education and networking for experienced real estate professionals. Its Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous credentials available to practicing agents. Real Estate Real Talk is RRC’s weekly podcast covering industry trends, business strategy, and best practices for real estate professionals nationwide.
Marguerite was invited to appear based on her expertise in referral-based real estate, a business model she has built and refined over more than a decade. Marguerite specializes in connecting relocating clients with the right specialist agents across the country — a matchmaking model that has earned her recognition as an RRC webinar instructor. She also coaches and trains agents nationally through her work at Windermere Abode in Old Town Tacoma.
The episode is available at crs.com/realtalk and on the following platforms:
Spotify
YouTube
Apple Podcasts
More information about Marguerite Martin is available at MargueriteMartin.com and MoveToTacoma.com.
What is Move to Tacoma?
Move to Tacoma is a podcast, neighborhood guide, and blog about Tacoma, Washington created by Tacoma Real Estate Agent Marguerite Martin. Marguerite is Tacoma real estate agent, blogger, and podcaster who has been selling houses in Tacoma since 2005.
In 2015 she created MovetoTacoma.com to help people learn more about Tacoma neighborhoods and what it’s really like living in Tacoma. She is the interviewer on the Move to Tacoma Podcast and the host on the Move to Tacoma Youtube Channel. In 2016 she was awarded the the Popham Award by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. The Popham Award honors the individual in the City of Tacoma that has done the most to build community spirit.
Looking for a real estate agent? Marguerite is a matchmaker. Contact her for an introduction to the best real estate agents in Tacoma and beyond.
How Move to Tacoma Works
Here at Move to Tacoma we’ve been helping people find their place (and their real estate agent) in Tacoma for over a decade. We recommend choosing a local agent that lives and works in Tacoma and knows all the nuances of pricing, neighborhoods, and the condition (and quirks!) of these historic homes.
Here at MovetoTacoma.com we help people find their place in the City of Destiny. If you or a friend are looking to buy a home in Tacoma and would like help learning about Tacoma neighborhoods and finding a real estate agent please reach out to us! You can click the contact form on MovetoTacoma.com. You can also schedule a one-on-one with Marguerite on zoom by clicking here.
Step 1: Explore the Clickable Neighborhood Map of Tacoma
Our clickable neighborhood map of Tacoma’s neighborhoods is our pride and joy. Click through to find images and videos of each neighborhood. The Neighborhood guides on the map also include median home price information, blog posts about the neighborhoods, podcast episodes about the neighborhoods, and candid quotes from local neighbors.
Step 2: Listen to the Move to Tacoma Podcast
The best way to learn about Tacoma is to hear from the people who live here. On the Move to Tacoma Podcast Marguerite interviews Tacomans who’ve been here generations and Tacomans who just got here. From business and technology leaders to politicians and activists and everyone in between. The Move to Tacoma Podcast will give you insight into why people move here and how they find meaning and happiness in Tacoma.
Step 3: Read the Blog Posts on MovetoTacoma.com
On the Move to Tacoma Blog we have been writing about things to do in Tacoma, where to eat in Tacoma, hot button community topics, neighborhoods and more since 2015. There are hundreds of posts to help you find what you love in the City of Destiny. From posts about where to eat and drink to interviews with locals- the blog is a great place to keep up one what’s happening in Tacoma and Pierce County.
Step 4: Get Realtor Referral from a Local Realtor
Marguerite Martin is a different kind of Tacoma real estate agent. Reach out to find out answers to questions you have about neighborhoods in Tacoma and Pierce County. When the time is right to start looking, Marguerite can connect you with a local real estate agent who specializes in the neighborhoods you love most. You can see reviews from past clients who’ve worked with Marguerite on Yelp and on Google.
