Sausalito · Marin Waterfront · Floating Homes

Life on the
Water —
Expertly Sold

Specialist in Sausalito floating homes, Tiburon, Belvedere, and Marin County's finest waterfront properties.

What's My Home Worth? Meet Steve

A different kind of agent

Marin's
Waterfront
Authority

41
5★ Client Reviews
16+
Years Experience
80+
Closed Sales
UC Berkeley
Urban Planning M.A.

I am not an agent who happens to list waterfront homes. I am a Sausalito waterfront resident — 17 years on the docks — who spends weekends sailing, wing foiling, e-foiling, and puttering about in my Boston Whaler. I know this world because I live it.

That lived experience — combined with a Master's degree in Urban Planning from UC Berkeley and years of hands-on experience purchasing and rehabilitating homes — gives me an analytical and practical edge that most agents simply cannot offer.

I provide clients with creative, intelligent and sound counsel — a positive attitude and the comprehensive perspective of an urban planner, investor, and broker all at once.

Steve Sekhon, Maison Marin

About Steve Sekhon

Broker. Water Person.

Steve Sekhon graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in International Development and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Urban Planning. After a research fellowship in India, he joined a Washington D.C.-based international planning firm and worked in Morocco, Tunisia, Bosnia, Cambodia, and Southern Sudan.

Upon returning to the Bay Area, he worked with Jerry Brown as a research and policy advisor during Brown's run for Mayor of Oakland. He then began purchasing and rehabilitating houses — managing every aspect from design and permits through finish and staging for sale.

Today Steve lives on the Sausalito waterfront — 17 years on the docks — and spends weekends sailing, wing foiling, e-foiling, and puttering about in his Boston Whaler. He brings that authentic, lived-on-the-water perspective to every property he represents.

M.A. Urban Planning UC Berkeley
Hands-On Construction Background Residential Rehab & Home Building
Compass Broker DRE #01843478
Sausalito Waterfront Resident 17 Years on the Docks
Active on the Bay Sailing, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Boston Whaler
Policy Background Advisor to Mayor Jerry Brown, Oakland
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SF Standard

"It took an introduction to Steve Sekhon, a Compass real estate agent who also lives in a Sausalito houseboat, to convince them to move ahead… A large part of Sekhon's business is houseboat sales — a different beast from other real estate."

What I bring

Built on Real Knowledge

Most agents know real estate. I know the water, the structures, the regulations, and the community — and I know how to tell a property's story so buyers feel it before they arrive.

01

Floating Home Mastery

I've lived on Sausalito's docks for over a decade. Hull types, slip agreements, live-aboard permits, dock fees, insurance, specialized financing — I know every dimension of floating home transactions that out-of-market agents miss. Visit my dedicated Sausalito houseboat site →

02

Builder's Eye

With years of hands-on experience purchasing and rehabilitating homes — managing every aspect from design and permits through finish and staging — I evaluate a property's structural reality with precision.

03

Urban Planning Lens

My UC Berkeley graduate degree means I read zoning, density, permit history, and long-term value trajectories the way other agents read comps — a distinct analytical edge for complex Marin properties.

04

Compelling Listings

I write narrative-driven listing copy that makes buyers feel the life a property offers before they schedule a showing. Presentation and storytelling are core to my seller strategy — and they produce results.

05

Dual Perspective

Having represented buyers and sellers across hundreds of transactions, I evaluate every property from both sides — what creates value, what raises red flags, and how to position your home for maximum return.

06

Compass Network

Access to the Compass Coming Soon program, private exclusives, and a national network that brings qualified buyers — including those relocating to the Bay Area — directly to my listings.

Where I Work

Marin's Finest Waterfront

Sausalito Floating Homes
My Home · 17 Years on the Docks
Sausalito's floating home community is one of the most unique and storied neighborhoods in America. From the bohemian creativity of Gate 5 Road to the deep-water elegance of Issaquah Dock, I know every dock, every slip, and every nuance of this market — because I live here. If you are buying or selling a floating home, there is no substitute for an agent who actually lives on the water.
Sausalito
Waterfront Village · Hillside Homes · Views
Sausalito is one of the Bay Area's most coveted addresses — a Mediterranean-style waterfront village with stunning views of San Francisco, Angel Island, and Richardson Bay. From the charming commercial streets of Bridgeway to the hillside homes above, Sausalito offers a rare combination of natural beauty, walkability, and community character that continues to attract discerning buyers.
Tiburon
Peninsula Living · Bay Views · Top Schools
Tiburon sits on a stunning peninsula jutting into the Bay, offering some of the most dramatic water views in all of Marin. The town combines the charm of a small downtown with easy ferry access to San Francisco, excellent schools, and a range of properties from cozy cottages to grand waterfront estates. It is a perennially strong market with broad appeal to families and lifestyle buyers alike.
Belvedere
Island Exclusivity · Panoramic Views · Privacy
Belvedere is one of the most exclusive communities in the entire Bay Area — a small island city connected to Tiburon by a causeway, with sweeping 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco, and Marin. With a strictly limited housing stock, exceptional privacy, and some of the most architecturally significant homes in the region, Belvedere represents the pinnacle of Marin County luxury real estate.
Strawberry & Marin County
Family-Friendly · Nature · County-Wide
Strawberry is one of Marin's most sought-after family neighborhoods — a quiet, wooded peninsula between Mill Valley and Tiburon with excellent schools, hiking trails, and easy highway access. Beyond Strawberry, I work throughout Marin County including Mill Valley, Corte Madera, San Anselmo, and Fairfax, bringing the same market depth and analytical rigor to every transaction regardless of neighborhood.

Current Properties

Active Listings

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Active
$1,395,000
77 McNear Dr, San Rafael
3 Bed2 Bath1,575 sq ft
Floating Home
$1,800,000
13 S Forty Dock, Sausalito
1 Bed1 Bath
Floating Home
$775,000
1 Issaquah Dock, Sausalito
1 Bed1 Bath

For Sellers

Your Home at Its
Highest Potential

Selling a waterfront or floating home requires more than an MLS listing. It requires a specialist who understands the engineering, the lifestyle, the community, and the unique buyer psychology that drives these transactions.

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1

Strategic Pricing

I price to maximize your return, not just to sell fast. Every property has a story that drives value above and beyond what comps alone suggest.

2

Compelling Presentation

Narrative-driven listing copy, coordinated photography, staging, and marketing that make buyers fall in love before they step inside.

3

Targeted Buyer Reach

Compass Coming Soon program, private exclusives, and my own buyer network reach the right people at the right time.

4

Expert Negotiation

From multiple offers to complex permit and title issues, I protect your interests and guide you to a clean close.

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What's Your Home Worth?

A real market analysis from someone who knows Marin's waterfront inside and out — not an algorithm. I'll respond within 24 hours.

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Client Reviews

What Clients Say

★★★★★

"We'd like to give Steve 6 stars — he's that good. He guided us through the sale of our houseboat in an easygoing spirit of good will and fairness. Has all the qualities you need: skills, experience, legal knowledge, great sense of style and design."

katharineweiser24
Sausalito — Houseboat Sale & Purchase
Zillow · February 2024
★★★★★

"Steve did an excellent job helping us sell our place. He was responsive and present throughout the entire process — we never felt uncertain about what came next."

davidenglish3
Sausalito — Home Sale, 2025
Zillow · January 2026
★★★★★

"We'd like to give Steve 6 stars. He served as broker for both us and the buyer — thoughtful and calm, with a spirit of good will and fairness that makes a stressful process feel easy."

craigmerr
Sausalito — Houseboat Sale, 2025
Zillow · January 2026
★★★★★

"We are first-time home buyers who didn't think we were positioned to buy a floating home. Steve taught us, guided us, advocated for us, and protected us. His patience was bottomless. He handled everything — financing, inspections, insurance for a home on the water. We moved in during a pandemic in 5 weeks."

First-Time Floating Home Buyers
Sausalito Floating Home Purchase
Google Business · Verified Review
★★★★★

"Steve is a delight to work with. Friendly, calm, punctual and smart, he made the process of buying our home smooth from start to finish. He supervised inspections I could not attend and has a wide network of professionals he can call on."

micaunderwood
Sausalito — Floating Home Purchase, 2025
Zillow · September 2025
★★★★★

"Steve was a patient and wise guide through my floating home search and purchase. His market expertise and service orientation were invaluable. I am one happy customer!"

shawnmarshall0
Sausalito — Floating Home Purchase, 2023
Zillow · October 2023
★★★★★

"Steve is a great agent. He worked with me closely to optimize the value of my home. We ran into frustrating bureaucratic issues with a permit and he went above and beyond to get everything finalized."

jill14977
Sausalito — Home Sale, 2024
Zillow · December 2024
★★★★★

"Happy with my decision to use Steve to sell my floating home. He worked with a difficult tenant to complete the sale, and even post-sale was available to ensure the buyer secured clear title. My first choice for any future sale."

Floating Home Seller
Sausalito — Floating Home Sale
Google Business · Verified Review

Reviews from Zillow and Google Business · 41 total reviews · 5.0 ★ average