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Introducing Mary & Leslie

Mary Arnerich and Leslie Whitney are a dynamic real estate duo with a combined wealth of experience and a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals.
 
Mary, a licensed realtor since 2004, transitioned to her dream career in real estate full-time in 2018. Raised on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, her early inspiration came from her stepfather, a leading broker in the competitive market. Mary's impressive track record includes over 58 transactions totaling $100 million in revenue, earning her recognition through revenue achievement awards from the East Bay Association of Realtors. She has also been featured in several prominent industry publications, showcasing her expertise and success in the field. Residing in Orinda, Mary actively serves the Lamorinda community and the surrounding areas in Contra Costa and Alameda County. Her commitment to giving back is demonstrated through her volunteer work with The Orinda Association, the Seniors Around Town program, and her support for UCSF Glioblastoma clinical research.
 
With a decade of dedicated service in the industry, Leslie brings her expertise as a full-time realtor, committed to securing the best prices for her clients' homes in the shortest time possible and with minimal hassle. Originally from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Santa Cruz, Leslie graduated from the University of Hawaii and has made the Bay Area her home for the past 25 years, currently residing in Lafayette. Her professional background spans advertising, communications, global marketing, and commercial real estate, all of which she leverages to guide her clients through the complexities of buying and selling homes. Outside of real estate, Leslie enjoys spending time with her three children, volunteering for the elderly, and exploring the great outdoors on foodie adventures.
 
Together, Leslie and Mary embody a powerful combination of skills, knowledge, and community dedication. Their certifications include being Certified Relocation Specialists, Certified Marketing Specialists, Accredited Buyers Representatives and Senior Certified, among others. When they are not busy assisting clients or preparing listings at Vanguard, they enjoy spending time with their families, traveling, dining at local favorites in Orinda and Lafayette and cheering on their children's sports and college activities. With their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, Leslie and Mary are dedicated to making your real estate experience seamless and successful.

Testimonials

Buyer & Seller

Buyer & Seller

I've worked with Mary now on two transactions, a buy and then a sell, each when I was out of state and the second during the pandemic. I felt completely at ease, knowing that Mary would take care of all the details and keep me ...
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Alton & Charmaine

Alton & Charmaine

We’ve bought a couple of homes over the years, and I must admit that dealing with them made the process much more manageable (and possibly even fun). What is normally a very draining process is balanced out by her contagious en...
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Michael & Michelle

Michael & Michelle

Mary helped my family and I manage a transition from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Dublin, California. While it was a challenge to move internationally with two small children, Mary found a way to work on a schedule that fit m...
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Laura

Laura

Purchasing a home with Mary was both a professional and lucrative experience. In a hot Pleasanton market, I found a home and Mary's service was so swift and organized that I bought the house under asking price! The property nee...
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Terri & Joel

Terri & Joel

Extremely courteous and really listened to our needs in preparing, listing, selling an closing our home. Mary was always very quick to respond to our questions and requests. If Mary didn't immediately have the answer to a quest...
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Bill

Bill

I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work, honesty and thoughtful communication when I was selling my parents home. I had never handled selling a home as a trustee and you calmed my fears and made the whole experience fu...
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Jim

Jim

Through her market knowledge and years of local experience, she understands the unique market dynamics in play at the time of each sale. As a result, she customized the market approach and strategies for each sale which include...
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Kimberly S.

Kimberly S.

Mary helped me with an out-of-state purchase of a home in the Bay Area, and I simply couldn’t have been happier with her level of service, friendliness, and caring. She also knows her stuff and goes the extra mile (or more…). I...
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Annie K.

Annie K.

We were connected with Mary and Peggy when we were relocating to the Bay Area for a new job opportunity. They were a great resource in narrowing down what areas we were interested in as well as the right home for our needs. The...
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Skanda N.

Skanda N.

Stress free home purchase experience, Constant updates We recently purchased a home in Dublin, CA and Mary represented us. We obviously did not have a lot of experience in buying a home and depended on Mary to walk us through e...
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Buyer, Orinda, CA

Buyer, Orinda, CA

Fantastic Agent! I have bought and sold a number of properties but Mary provided the best service by far of any agent I have worked with. Extremely knowledgeable, great customer service and seamless transaction. You will not b...
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Buyer & Seller, Pleasant Hill, CA

Buyer & Seller, Pleasant Hill, CA

First and Second Time a Charm! When life brought us to the Golden State Mary was invaluable in our remote search and purchase of our home in the bay area. When life called us back home to Texas, there was no question we needed...
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Buyer, Antioch, CA

Buyer, Antioch, CA

Fantastic, we are a new couple trying to compete in a busy market! Mary got it done. This was my wife and I's first time buying a house and man did we choose a market to get started. Mary was extremely helpful throughout the p...
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Buyer & Seller, Pleasant Hill, CA

Buyer & Seller, Pleasant Hill, CA

Great Experience! We could not have hired a better professional, a better person than Mary. We put our house up for sale in an uncertain market. With the Fed Rates going up, the days of bidding wars was over! This was Daunting!...
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Buyer, Dublin, CA

Buyer, Dublin, CA

Stress free home purchase experience, consistent updates! We recently purchased a home in Dublin, CA and Mary represented us. We obviously did not have a lot of experience in buying a home and depended on Mary to walk us throu...
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Seller, Pleasanton, CA

Seller, Pleasanton, CA

Excellent agent/smooth transaction! I had a great experience selling my home with Mary. Extremely knowledgeable, great communication and very detail-oriented. I highly recommend her.
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Buyer & Seller, Antioch, CA

Buyer & Seller, Antioch, CA

Always so wonderful to work with! This is our second time working with Mary, and I have recommended to friends and family. Fast and communicative. Knows exactly what she is doing in any situation. Thank you Mary for everything...
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Buyer, Walnut Creek, CA

Buyer, Walnut Creek, CA

Amazing experience! Mary was amazing to work with! She helped guide us every step of the way as first-time home buyers. Even in an incredibly competitive market, we were able to ultimately buy our perfect home. Mary was incredi...
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Seller, Orinda CA

Seller, Orinda CA

Professional, honest and totally dependable! Our agent sold our home directly to the desires and priorities of buyers in this market in this area. She delivered guidance and resources to us (out if area sellers) that was above...
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Work With Us

Choosing the right realtor can make all the difference when it comes to buying or selling a property. Whether you are dreaming big or small, with Mary and Leslie as your Real Estate agents, you can expect a level of dedication, expertise and personalized service. A deep understanding of the East Bay and a commitment to their clients and community, Dream Big Homes will go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful real estate transaction. Trust Mary & Leslie to guide you through every step of the process and make your real estate dreams a reality.

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