SELLING
Prepare. Price. Sell.
Build a selling plan around your property, your timing, and what comes next.
- Review comparable homes and pricing options.
- Prioritize preparation before photos and showings.
- Compare offers, terms, and closing timelines.
MICHAEL & ANITA MARCHENA
Local guidance for buying or selling in Murrieta.
A home move comes with a lot of decisions. We help you connect the neighborhood, the numbers, and the timing—so your next step makes sense for you.
START WITH YOUR GOAL
What does your next move look like?
Buying, selling, or coordinating both? Michael and Anita work together on your plan, with one team guiding the details from preparation through closing.
BUYING
Find your next home.
Focus your search on the homes and neighborhoods that match your priorities.
- Connect your budget with your must-haves.
- Compare location, condition, and ongoing costs.
- Understand the offer and inspection process.
MURRIETA & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Look beyond the listing photos.
Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, and French Valley offer different settings and home options. Compare the details that affect your day-to-day life—not just the asking price.
Location & daily life
Consider your usual routes, commute times, nearby amenities, and the type of neighborhood you want. Visit at different times to understand how a location feels in practice.
Condition & upkeep
Look beyond finishes to the home’s condition and maintenance needs. Use inspections and qualified specialists to understand concerns before deciding how to move forward.
Budget & ongoing costs
Compare the purchase price with the full cost of ownership. Review applicable HOA dues, taxes, insurance, and maintenance needs with the appropriate professionals before committing.
Preparation & support
Know which questions need an inspector, contractor, lender, or escrow professional. We help coordinate the next step and connect you with local resources when needed.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE AN AGENT
A better conversation starts with better questions.
Ask how an agent approaches pricing, communication, buyer searches, and transaction challenges. Our Murrieta guide gives you a practical starting point for comparing your options.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Real people. Real moves.
Selected excerpts from clients who bought or sold in the area. Expand a card to read its full original testimonial.
Seller · Temecula, Ca.
“They are honest, knowledgeable and if we hadn’t moved out of the area, we would use them again in a heartbeat.”
Frost Family
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Mike and Anita are both amazing. We listed our house with them and that weekend we had over 20 showings. By then end of our first week multiple offers had come in and we ended up in escrow very shortly after. The process was so smooth and we ended up selling without any conditions. Highly recommend them – they are nice down to earth people who don’t BS you into doing something that isn’t going to work or talk nonsense. They are honest, knowledgeable and if we hadn’t moved out of the area, we would use them again in a heartbeat.
Buyer · Murrieta, Ca.
“Amazing duo who advocate for their Clients!”
Martinez Family
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Amazing duo who advocate for their Clients! I must say Anita and Michael executed flawlessly without skipping a beat throughout the challenges of my then location and time difference. I’m now a homeowner in a city I never imagined to live in and because of their down to earth persona, I’m considering retiring here. Thank you and it’s been nothing but an honor and most importantly a blessing!!!
Seller · Corona, Ca.
“They never asked me to settle and I appreciate them always having my family’s best interest at heart.”
Tennison Family
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My home selling and buying experience with the Marchena Home Team was exceptional. They sold my home for top dollar and ease. The helped me prepare for showings without stress and have the best communication while answering every one of my calls. They were with me throughout my home buying search and never hesitated to help me find exactly what I was looking for. They never asked me to settle and I appreciate them always having my family’s best interest at heart. 10/10 recommend Marchena Home Team to everyone I know.
Buyer · Murrieta, Ca.
“Anita was patient and extremely helpful while we found our home.”
Rainford Family
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Anita was patient and extremely helpful while we found our home. She helped make the process and smooth and simple as possible to help us find our first and possibly forever home.
Seller · Wildomar, Ca.
“I felt very well represented and confident that they had my best interest in mind”
Holler Family
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Michael & Anita’s Motto is Spot-On Accurate! I had 99 problems, but my realtor wasn’t 1 of them!!! Awesome Agents and as a Seller, I interviewed several agents before selecting Michael and I instantly felt connected with Michael and his passion for helping me, the seller, get the most out of my property and as quickly as possible. He was always available for the questions that I had and had several resources as well when I needed some additional services to get the house ready to sell. And all of his resources shared the same dedication to me, the Seller, with regards to customer support, willingness to arrive quickly and all very professional. I felt very well represented and confident that they had my best interest in mind and will ALWAYS use Michael and Anita Marchena for all my home purchases/sales! I cannot recommend them highly enough and you will be hard pressed to find a better team and genuine, caring, passionate and aggressive agents out there, anywhere! Thank you Michael and Anita Marchena! Many Blessings to you and your team!
Buyer · Temecula, Ca.
“Knowledgeable, dedicated and always positive.”
Dupraz Family
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Anita Marchena from MarchenaHomeTeam.com did a fantastic job with our recent first-time home purchase. Anita Marchena is a true professional, and we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. Knowledgeable, dedicated and always positive. Anita viewed every house we liked, gave honest advice, and steered us away from properties that had red flags. We were actually able to win this home’s bid in the ultra-competitive Californian environment thanks to Anita’s expertise. During closing, Anita made several trips to our property to be present for inspections, conduct a property line walk-through, and meet with the sellers to learn the details and workings of the home. Anita made the home buying process enjoyable, and we’re so fortunate to have been introduced to her. I highly recommend her services. Thank you, Anita!!!