MURRIETA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Buying, selling, or coordinating both? Michael and Anita Marchena work together to help you understand your options and move through the process with clear expectations.
MICHAEL & ANITA MARCHENA
You do not need to navigate separate teams for a purchase and a sale. We help connect your pricing, property search, negotiation, and closing plans so the next step is clear.
Tell us what matters most—your timing, preferred location, budget, or the home you need to sell. We’ll start there.
FOR HOME SELLERS
As your Murrieta listing agent, we build one coordinated plan for preparation, pricing, marketing and the decisions that follow an offer.
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We compare recent sales of similar homes in your part of Murrieta with what buyers can choose from today, then adjust for condition, lot and upgrades such as owned solar or a remodel. You see the comparable sales behind the price we recommend.
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Professional photography, a clear property description and online exposure aimed at the buyers most likely to want your home. If the home has HOA dues or a Mello-Roos special tax, we prepare those details up front so they don’t surprise buyers later.
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Coordinate showing availability, buyer access, feedback, and open-house decisions around your schedule and selling goals.
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We lay out each offer side by side: price, financing, contingencies, appraisal terms and timeline, plus an estimate of what each would leave you after costs, before you decide how to respond.
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We coordinate with escrow, title, lenders, inspectors and the buyer’s agent, keep required disclosures, HOA documents and repair requests on schedule, and keep you informed through closing.
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The goal is a well-prepared sale, straightforward communication, and practical guidance from the first planning conversation through closing.
FOR HOME BUYERS
As your buyer’s agent, we keep the search focused, explain what two similar-looking Murrieta homes will really cost to own, and guide you from offer to closing.
Still comparing agents? Read how to choose a Realtor in Murrieta →
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Clarify your budget, timing and must-haves, including which parts of Murrieta fit your commute: established neighborhoods versus newer communities that may carry HOA dues or a Mello-Roos special tax.
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We review available homes, arrange showings and point out address-level differences such as the water district and school district that serve a specific property.
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Compare the full cost of ownership, not just the price: property taxes, any special tax, HOA dues, insurance and upkeep. See the Murrieta cost checklist →
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We prepare your offer around recent comparable Murrieta sales, competition for the home, your financing and contingencies, then negotiate the terms you approve.
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We coordinate inspections, lender requirements, disclosures and HOA documents, help you decide on repair requests within your contingency periods, and walk you through final steps. After closing, our first-90-days guide covers utilities and tax bills.
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The goal is to help you find a suitable home, understand the tradeoffs, and move through the purchase with clear expectations and support.
Yes. Michael and Anita serve buyers and sellers in Murrieta and surrounding Southwest Riverside County communities, including Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Winchester, French Valley, and nearby areas.
Contact the team to confirm whether your specific location and needs are a good fit.
A mortgage preapproval can help you understand an estimated price range, identify financing questions early, and prepare to make an offer when the right home appears.
Preapproval is not final loan approval, and terms can change. Compare lenders and review the current documentation requirements before relying on an estimated amount.
Yes. The team can discuss financing resources and introduce appropriately licensed professionals when needed. Buyers should compare loan options, costs, service, and terms before choosing a lender.
The best sequence depends on your finances, current-home equity, market conditions, and tolerance for timing risk. Options may include selling first, coordinating concurrent closings, or writing an offer with an appropriate contingency.
Michael and Anita can help you compare the tradeoffs and build a coordinated plan before either transaction begins.
Yes. Preparation may include prioritizing repairs, decluttering, improving presentation and curb appeal, planning photography, and deciding which updates are worth completing before launch.
Michael and Anita can walk through the property with you and build a practical preparation plan around its condition, your budget, and your timing.
Yes. Michael and Anita stay involved throughout the transaction, explain the next steps, and remain available for questions about offers, inspections, financing coordination, escrow, and closing.
Call or text 951-392-8511 whenever you need clarification or practical guidance.
The answer depends on your finances, expected time in the home, available inventory, and local market conditions—not on a single headline.
Start by reviewing your budget and financing options, then compare current Murrieta-area homes with your priorities. Michael and Anita can help you evaluate the tradeoffs without pressuring you to move before you are ready.
Selling costs vary by property and negotiated contract terms. They may include broker compensation, escrow and title charges, transfer taxes, prorated property taxes, repairs or buyer credits, and payoff of existing loans or liens.
Before listing, Michael and Anita can help you review an estimated seller net sheet. Confirm final figures with the appropriate escrow, tax, or legal professional.
Individual client experiences, shared in their own words. Your circumstances and results will differ.
“They put my mind at ease every time I was feeling anxious.”
Buyer, Lake Elsinore, California
Anita and Michael were great throughout our buying process. I tend to worry and stress over everything so buying a house was no different. They put my mind at ease every time I was feeling anxious. They continued to be with us throughout the whole process and still reach out here and there to check in with us even though we have been in our house for a little over a month now. We are super excited to be back in CA in our new home. We are looking forward to many memories made here. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family looking for a new home or ready to sell theirs.
“Anita listened to our needs, and helped us find some great homes in our budget.”
Buyer, Temecula California
Michael and Anita Marchena are Amazing! My Wife and I were first-time home buyers, anxious to find the right home in this crazy seller’s market. We chose to work with them because of their positive reviews and recommendations in our community. They certainly lived up to their reputations! Anita listened to our needs, and helped us find some great homes in our budget. She was flexible in working with our schedule to view (literally dozens of) properties, and always quickly replied to texts and phone calls. If she wasn’t available, Michael would be there to show us a home. Anita helped us understand how this market works, and developed a strategy for sending in competitive offers. It felt great knowing that she always had our needs in mind and listened to all of our concerns. We just closed on an incredible house in a great community, and we couldn’t be happier!
“When we had questions, they answered them completely, quickly, and graciously.”
Seller, Fallbrook, California
Mike and Anita were so friendly and helpful throughout the house-selling process. They kept us abreast of each update, and guided us through the process seamlessly, which meant a lot to us first-time house sellers! When we had questions, they answered them completely, quickly, and graciously. I so appreciate them both, and highly recommend the Marchena Home Team, whether you’re buying or selling!
