Marcia Parkes
Marcia Parkes

Marcia Parkes

Realtor® • CA DRE: 00848671

Putting my client’s needs, wants and dreams FIRST! That has been my goal and it has helped me to achieve a successful career in the San Diego Real Estate market. I began my career in 1983, working for an independent company. And then joined the Century 21 Team in 1991.

My professionalism, knowledge and experience have given me the opportunity to earn many referrals from my clients, friends and family as well as from other realtors.

I have received the President’s award for Centurion Production and Top Quality Service, the Honor Roll Society, and the Pinnacle Quality Service Award.

I listen to my clients and work hard to find them that special place that they want to call home. Or if they need to do a short sale or a move up or down, I am ready to get the job done! It has been rewarding and satisfying career for the past 40 years.

I am proud to say that I have the professionalism, knowledge and experience to help you sell or locate your home.

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What My Clients Say

Wayne H

Seller
‟Marcia is an experienced professional who always places the clients needs ahead of everything. She worked with my sister and I during a very emotional time as our father had just passed and the family home needed to be sold. Her knowledge and negotiation skills are first rate, but what really stands out is her comforting nature and kindness. She to … ok the time to update us every step of the way and prepared us for what was coming next. When we had a question or concern, she was always there with an answer or explanation. I would highly recommend Marcia as your Real Estate representative. Whether you are buying or selling, Marcia is your gal! Thank you for everything” Read More ▾

Lance V

Seller
‟Marcia was Great! Very knowledgeable. Selling my Dad’s property at his passing. I am form out of state. Marcia nailed the price and marketing! Had a full price offer in 3 days! Thanks Marcia. Team JO was great too. Knocked $200 off her fee! Would use again.”

Ron G

‟Marcia kept me up to date on every step of the way. If I ever do this again I'll know right where to start.”

Tricia D

Buyer
‟Marcia lead us through the process of buying an investment property. We looked at and compared rents and operating expenses, we looked for the most favorable neighborhoods and went through check lists. She navigated us through the 1031 exchange process and we settled on a property that was recently updated with new flooring, new roof, refreshed wit … h new windows, paint and stucco. It was also upgraded from a duplex to a triplex by the addition of a new ADU. Marcia also made sure we had the property inspected in addition to checking to make sure all new construction was properly permitted. Working with a professional that is trustworthy, friendly nonjudgmental and knowledgeable is a gift. Above all Marcia is a good person she will do her utmost to help you through the process of purchasing a new property or home. She cares and it shows in her work and approach. We could not be happier with her help and guidance” Read More ▾

Nancy S

Buyer/Seller
‟We are so glad to have chosen Marcia Parkes for our real estate process needs. Her knowledge and experience, combined with her patient approach, made this otherwise stressful event a smooth and successful process. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-notch real estate services! Marcia has been with our family for over 10 years! Thank yo … u so much !” Read More ▾

Robin J

Seller
‟Marcia was a great, professional realtor. She was so professional and very courteous to all of my prospective buyers, showing my home and answering their questions. She sold my property very quickly and I appreciate her so much!”

Melinda B

Seller
‟Marcia Parkes is an outstanding real estate agent. She has exceptional market knowledge along with helpful and efficient communication skills. She took care to walk us through each step in the process of successfully selling our family home.”

Rodrigo B

Buyer
‟Marcia is a True Professional to work with! She was on top of every update throughout our 8 day transaction. She clearly goes above and beyond for her clients making sure everyone else is doing their part on the transaction. One of the best Real Estate agents I have worked with.”

Rosanna D

Seller
‟We appreciate Marcia's knowledge and professionalism. She guided us through the process of selling our home which was in our family for over 50 years. We highly recommend Marcia both for her advice and hard work.”

Karl K

Seller
‟This isn’t the first time I’ve used Marcia’s services and won’t be the last. The 2 unique aspects of this sale were the property type and location. The address of this home compares to the last a 50 mile difference and is a mobile home. Neither facts slowed Marcia down from being the perfect agent. Thank you so much. Also, she received multiples of … fers for almost 15% over asking” Read More ▾

Music From The Box

Buyer
‟Marcia was punctual, polite, cordial, kind, and courteous also fast fun and efficient with phenomenal final results with her amazing knowledge on all of the areas of the real estate market I highly recommend her services.”

Jon A

Buyer
‟Marcia is extremely supportive and efficient. Effective in moving the process of sale along and keeping everyone on track to execute a smooth transition. Knowledgeable and pleasant to work with a great experience.”

Yvette S

Buyer
‟Marcia is AMAZING! She really knows her stuff. Very professional, knowledgable, straightforward, extremely helpful and patient in all aspects of a process that was initially daunting to me as the Trustee of my cousin's estate, as I had very little experience in the real estate market. For this reason I brought my friend Brenda with me, (who is quit … e the opposite of me in this regard) to the initial meeting with Marcia. We were both impressed. Throughout the entire process, from first meeting to the close of escrow, Marcia took her time explaining and answering the multitude of questions I posed. She was always readily available via text, email or phone. There were many times when she made special trips out to the property to oversee workers, or pick up items and necessary supplies for me, saving me the 5 hour round trip from my home to my cousin's. One time, I purchased the required Smoke and Co Alarms and left them at the property for one of the workers to install. I put them in a VERY safe place so as not to lose them. Unfortunately, it was such a safe place, I couldn't remember where it was. The worker ended up having to purchase another set. Weeks later, when my "secret place" was discovered it was too late. Marcia was kind enough and thoughtful enough to return for me so I wasn't paying twice. The home was in Pine Valley, a beautiful location, but not always easy to find the experienced workers for the needed repairs, cleaning, hauling, inspecting, etc. And she did it! If she didn't know of someone in the area, she knew someone who did know of someone with a proven track record. Marcia has been in the business for sometime now and knows her stuff. She has quite a network. She is one savvy business woman, a tough negotiator and serious about what she does with a warm friendly style and genuine sense of humor at just the right time. I highly recommend Marcia Parkes. ” Read More ▾

Sarah I

Buyer
‟Marcia was amazing! She always kept us up-to-date on everything and made the process go as smoothly as possible. There were a couple of hiccups that arose such as our original deal falling through but she was able to transition our home to another buyer. She also was extremely available/sweet on a Sunday evening when I was locked out of our home be … cause of showings from earlier in the day, and she helped me get in to my home. She’s amazing! You won’t regret going with Marcia” Read More ▾

Ronald L

‟Wonderful! Knowledgeable, on top of everything. Answered all of my questions and concerns! Great Agent!”

Ron U

‟Marcia was recommended by a friend, and my experience with her was nothing but amazing. Very helpful and I would recommended her to anybody look for a home.”

Kim J

Seller
‟Marcia is beyond the best. I think my relationship with Marcia depicts the professional and person she is. I contacted her over ten years ago, after a family death necessitated a piece of East County property to be assessed and provide documentation. I contacted Marcia, not knowing anything about her and asked if she could assist me with this. She … did. She asked for nothing in return. As I live in a different town, this started our "long distance" relationship of email correspondence related to selling that piece of property. She advised me for years on the state of the real estate market for rural property. Again, all for nothing. We finally decided to list it TEN years after I initially contacted her. Who in business these days maintains that type of business ethics? She executed a sale and made it easy for me. A true professional and very decent person. I am beyond impressed with the honesty, knowledge and care she demonstrated towards me. Many, many thanks Marcia. Never could have been done without you” Read More ▾

David S

Seller
‟I would like to personally thank Marcia for the great job that she did handling the sale of my home in El Cajon. She Was always available To answer any questions I had about the progress of the sale. As she received progress about the sale. Keep me informed of the closing, As soon as she received information information she relayed that information … to me information to me very promptly. If things were not flowing the way she felt they should she would dig into the problem and express her Concerns to the people that she felt were not staying on top of things. But most of all and most important was keeping me informed at all times. Therefore I would highly I would highly recommend her For your real estate needs” Read More ▾

Sandi S

Seller
‟Marcia did an amazing job! She was always there when I needed her. She even would know what I needed before I did. She's professional, but also kind, patient, and compassionate. I'm very happy with the sale of the house. It couldn't have gone smoother. Thank you Marcia!!”

Jeff K

‟Marcia and her team were a pleasure to work with. Always on top of every transaction. I highly recommend them.”

Mason

Buyer
‟Marcia and her team were absolutely amazing! She found me a condo and we closed in 16 days!!! Everything was as smooth as can be. She sold me a condo 20 years ago and now this one. If I ever buy again I will definitely use her.”

Dale B

Seller
‟Marcia helped my mother with selling her home in record time! Her attention to detail and ready contacts on hand made the process an absolute breeze. We couldn't have done this without her, and we highly recommend her to anyone who's looking to buy or sell their home. Thanks for everything, Marcia!!!”

Christopher M

Buyer
‟Marsha was BRILLIANT in her real estate advice of the San Diego county area, finding business(es) to help getting our family home ready for sale, finding a buyer QUICKLY without a long wait, and negotiating a FANTASTIC, sale price that was WELL ABOVE our desired expectations. Additionally, Marsha was ALWAYS easily available via calling/texting, nev … er kept us waiting for a reply/response, and was very straight forward, professional, and compassionately supportive with direct answers regarding selling our home. If you’re selling/buying a home in the San Diego county, I fully recommend Marsha Parkes to get the job done. Kiddos to you Marsha on a job well done” Read More ▾

Mia H

‟Marcia is so kind, knowledgeable, and responsive. I highly recommend Marcia!”

Misty L

Buyer/Seller
‟I can’t say enough about how amazing and wonderful Marcia was during our real estate transaction! I have done numerous transactions with Marcia and have always been extremely pleased. This last interaction involved selling and buying. It was a very stressful process and Marcia was always there no matter what! We couldn’t have done this process with … out her. I would recommend her to anyone in a heart beat. She even made sure my daughter had a Christmas tree during the holiday season since all this craziness was during that craziness” Read More ▾

JR R

‟Marcia was responsive, readily available and anticipated every possible issue and outcome. She has an extensive knowledge of our area and knew how to maximize every positive. A great sense of humor certainly helped too. We can’t thank her enough for all her kindness and attention to detail.”

Blake B

Buyer
‟Marcia was very helpful in guiding us through the home buying process from our initial conversation to the final closure. She made buying out home very easy. If we had any questions or concerns she was very experienced and already knew the answers. Any time we tried to contact her she was available. Highly recommended!”

Delaney N

Buyer/Seller
‟Marcia is the absolute best. There are simply not enough good things I can say about her as a person and as a professional. She has been our family's go to agent for my entire life, and that's because there is simply no one better than her.”

Liisa S

Buyer/Seller
‟This was the second time we had Marcia Parkes help us, first to buy a house and then to sell the same home 19 years later. Marcia is very knowledgeable, professional, kept us in the loop and a wonderful sense of humor ! We have moved to another state or we would definitely use her again. Many thanks!”

Julie M

Buyer
‟Marcia went above and beyond to help us find our perfect home! She was was patient with us and always offered great insight. She even took time out of her Mother’s Day to show us a couple of houses. I can’t say enough about how great she was to work with and I would 100% recommend her to anyone searching for a home/selling a home in the San Diego a … rea” Read More ▾

Leslie K

Seller
‟Marcia recently sold our house (that we bought using her services 16 years ago!) in Alpine, CA. She negotiated the 11 offers we received and managed to sell our house for $100k over asking. Marcia was always very responsive to our questions & concerns and made herself available to us no matter what mode of communication we used - phone calls, text … and emails. Very smooth process overall. Thanks Marcia” Read More ▾

Helene D

Buyer/Seller
‟We have used and referred Marcia Parks for the last 20 years. She’s always giving us great advice And made us feel like we were being well taken care of. I guess that was easy to do since we were being well taken care of. Without a doubt any time it comes to real estate I call Marcia!! Thank you for always being there!!”

Ray A

Buyer
‟Marcia was a professional in every way she really knew the market in my area. She answered all of my questions and was very responsive. My house slid the first day. Thank you Marcia!!!”

Susan T

Buyer/Seller
‟Marcia has helped us with buying and selling homes several times! We would never dream of using anyone else! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and thorough and always goes the extra mile for her clients. If you’re looking to buy or sell, use Marcia. You won’t be disappointed!”

Mark D

Seller
‟Very professional and helpful with my situation. We came up with a plan and executed in a timely manner. With Marcia's negotiating skills, my house was sold for more than the asking price. Definitely recommended to reach out to her for your real estate needs!”

Cheryl L

Buyer/Seller
‟Marcia is a person that represents herself with professionalism and integrity, has an eye for detail in the many forms that are required to be completed during a sale or purchase, is always patient, courteous and thoughtful, always gives you a status report daily so you know what to expect, and knows real estate laws. She has sold three homes for m … e and represented me in purchasing several others” Read More ▾

Eva G

Buyer
‟Marsha was very helpful when showing me manufactured homes. She new the difference between a better built homel and a one not so well built. Marsha was always friendly but professional and during this covid19 pandemic ,Marsha had my back covered with booties and gloves. I appreciate all she did on helping find my new home with a nice big porch.”

Josh H

Seller
‟Marcia helped with my recent home sale as well as my purchase. She stuck with us despite me being super super picky! Highly, highly recommend her to anyone, whether you're doing a sale or purchase, whether you're a first timer or experienced :)”

Nancy F

Seller
‟Marcia was awesome to work with. Very personable, knowledgeable, extremely professional. She made selling our home a piece of cake and we were kept informed every step of the way. We sold our house in one day and now that escrow has closed I'm going to miss her. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their realtor!”

Kristie L

Seller
‟Marcia is truly an expert in her field. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent. She made the process of selling our home, seamless. We would absolutely use her in the future and recommend her for all your real estate needs.”

Esther P

Buyer/Seller
‟Speaking from personal experience, finding a real estate agent that is knowledgeable, professional, honest and is consistently accessible is not an easy thing. My husband and I were so fortunate to find Marcia Parkes several years ago and without exception she is all of these things and more. We have engaged her services three different times over … the years and each and every time she has exceeded our expectations. She is a rare find and we give her our highest recommendation without reservation or exception! Thank you Marcia!” Read More ▾

Trish D

Buyer
‟Marcia is very patient, she walks you through the process and is very thorough. If you are looking for a trustworthy realtor that will answer questions and is patient as you process the information and make decisions, Marcia is a great choice.”

Timothy S

Seller
‟Marcia helped us navigate a difficult sale of our condo in San Diego and even though it was difficult she always had a strategy for every new challenge that was presented, she always put our needs first and never pushed us to compromise on our goals, She was constantly available to answer questions (to which her years of experience was beautifully … reflected in the quality of her answers) and instantly updated us on any new developments. During our sale, our homeowners association had been failing to communicate necessary information for our sale and Marcia even personally went down to their office after no one could get them to return our calls, Her dedication was truly impressive. We know there are many choices for who can help sell our home, but I would pick working with Marcia every time because she goes above and beyond, she made us feel like more than just an opportunity for her to make money, she made us feel like family” Read More ▾

Darcy D

Buyer
‟Marcia was extremely professional, very thorough, and always available throughout this process. She managed every issue from small to big promptly and completely. I would highly recommend her for anyone buying a home in San Diego! Marcia helped negotiate around a tenant who resided in the property throughout the sale. She gave great advice and c … onnected me with other professionals to ensure that all was handled properly. Every contact I had with Marcia was friendly, professional, and individualized to me. She fielded all of my questions without hesitation, and gave excellent advice. I appreciate Marcia and her team” Read More ▾

Nancy F

Seller
‟It was a joy to work with Marcia Parkes from start to finish. she sold our house in 1 day. She got us more for our house than we were expecting. We knew what was happening every single day. She made everything convenient for us,we never had to meet her somewhere she always came to our house at the time she said, What more could you want as all that … ? I would recommend Marcia Parkes to everyone!!” Read More ▾

Josh

Buyer
‟Marcia is the *best* choice for your real estate purchase. She took such great care of us!”

Kit & Judy W

Seller
‟We listed our home and Covid - 19 affected California immediately and Marcia Parkes worked thru the recommended practices instituted by Coldwell Banker and State of Ca.. Marcia Parkes also implemented virtual tours and Matterport for buyers to view our home, which allowed us to sell or home Quickly. Marcia Parkes helped us with all aspects of the s … ale and kept us safe while under Quarantine. My wife and I highly recommend Marcia Parkes to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home. We have bought and sold many dozens of homes over the years and Marcia Parkes is by far the best agent” Read More ▾

Susan

Seller
‟I highly recommend Marcia Parkes as a real estate agent. She is totally professional and extremely helpful. She got me a great price and had multiple offers in the first weekend my home was listed. She helped me through the process, and worked well with the escrow company and others during a very difficult time in our Nation. She was able to get my … deal closed in less than 30 days. She is outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable of the home sales in the area. I highly recommend Marcia Parkes as a real estate agent. Marcia Parkes was very professional in explaining the real estate selling process. I felt comfortable and informed through the process. Marcia was very respectful, approachable, helpful. I highly recommend her as an agent. Marcia Parkes negotiations with prospective buyers was outstanding. I had multiple offers in the first week! Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and helpful. I was very pleased with the sales experience. I would absolutely use Marcia Parkes for future real estate deals” Read More ▾

Vycki H

Buyer/Seller
‟Our family had brought our home 5 years ago with Marcia Parkes. We had only great experience with her, so 5 years later when it’s time to list our home, we decided to use Marcia ago. She’s experience and know the area very well. She’s also very friendly, patience and always are there for us. She’s give us recommendations and not afraid to go after … what we asked her to do. I would definitely recommend her to all my family and friends. We got 6 offered within 2 weeks. Our sale went well with her guidance. Thank you Marcia for doing what you do and being patience with us” Read More ▾

Gena Z

Buyer/Seller
‟The quality of person and professionalism Marsha gives to clients is beyond outstanding. She handles all aspects of the process of either selling or buying a home, in my experience with such professionalism and grace. She’s very humble and calm making what could be a stressful experience smooth. I do not believe I would use any other agent moving f … orward if she is available” Read More ▾

Jim & Kristie L

Seller
‟Marcia is extremely knowledgeable and competent. She truly made the selling process of our home, seamless.We would certainly use Marcia in the future and we recommend her to anyone entering the home buying and selling process. Thanks again!”

Janet B

Seller
‟We couldn't ask for a better experience in selling our home. When issues arose, Marcia always walked us through different scenarios before we made any decisions and it always led to something better than anticipated! We trusted Marcia like an old friend. We deferred to her in many situations due to her tremendous experience and knowledge. She kept … us well informed and educated throughout the process. We had used Marcia on a previous situation and she was phenomenal. When we decided to sell, we didn't hesitate to use her again! We only wish that she could be our realtor in Texas to help us buy a home. Marcia is a dream realtor. You can't go wrong in choosing her to buy or sell a home!” Read More ▾

Mark & Sarah

Seller
‟Marcia Parkes is a very confident and knowledgeable agent. Our experience with her was outstanding. She kept us informed and updated as escrow moved forward. We are very pleased with how she represented us and kept all of her promises throughout the process. Very good communication skills and ensured all of our needs were met. I highly recommend Ma … rcia as a skilled realtor” Read More ▾

Christina G & Michael S

Buyer
‟My husband and I are very thankful for Marcia and everything she did to help us with the purchase of our first home. We had a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend her to others.”

Dennis K

Buyer
‟I would recommend Marsha Park to all my friends and even people I didn't know. She did an awesome job very helpful and generous.”

Brooke W

Seller
‟Marcia is an incredible agent and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. As a military family in a time crunch to sell we were so thankful for Marcia’s knowledge of the market and ability to connect with other agents to find the right buyer quickly! We were so impressed with Marcia and her work in the sale of our home! She is kind, friendly, … and the best agent you could ask for!” Read More ▾

William M

Buyer
‟Marcia's obvious ethics, knowledge and wonderful personality, once known, make Marcia Parkes an unbeatable choice, in my mind, for a real estate agent.”

Monica W

Buyer
‟Marcia’s response time to phone calls and emails was impressive. Her attention to detail was impeccable. She was a pleasure to work with and I would gladly refer her to my friends and family. We will definitely work with her again so she better not retire to soon.”

Karl

Seller
‟I compared 8 realtors before choosing Marcia. She had the most honest and incentiful details to provide that allowed me to make an educated decision. The House was listed for less than 48 hours before we sat down and compared and accepted offers. Thank you so much.”

Bryant W

Buyer
‟I can't say enough good things about Marcia. She is honest, knows her business and willing to explain and answer questions. Over the years I have learned to completely trust her and She takes all the stress out of a stressful process.”

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