# Matt Knight > Boutique twoagent Compass team serving Marin County and select San Francisco neighborhoods, combining legal/probate expertise and contractor/design experience with Compass Concierge and offmarket capabilities to represent affluent buyers and sellers. Marin luxury focus, Compass Concierge & offmarket access, legal/probate expertise, contractor/designer renovation advising, neighborhood storytelling and SEO, hightouch service for affluent sellers, families, and investors ## Agent Bios - [Katie Smelt | Marin Real Estate Support & Service](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/agent/katie-smelt): Katie Smelt is a Marin-based real estate agent with experience in operations, marketing, and client services. - [Justin O'Reilly Real Estate Agent Marin County, CA | Call Today](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/agent/justin-oreilly): Agent profile for Justin O'Reilly, a Marin real estate advisor with Knight O'Reilly Real Estate. - [Rio Shamula Real Estate Agent & Marketing Expert](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/agent/rio-shamula): Agent profile for Rio Shamula, a licensed realtor and Color Agency founder with a San Diego marketing background. - [About Matt Knight](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/agent/matt-knight): Profile page for Matt Knight, a Marin-area real estate agent with a law, writing, and home-renovation background. - [Ginger Bahena Real Estate Agent Greenbrae, CA | Compass](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/agent/ginger-bahena): Directory listing for Ginger Bahena's agent profile in Greenbrae, California. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Explore Greenbrae Real Estate - Luxury Homes & Scenic Views | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/greenbrae): Greenbrae neighborhood guide covering Marin County living, schools, parks, shopping, and current real estate listings. - [Napa County Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/napa-county): Napa County real estate and neighborhood guide highlighting vineyards, culinary attractions, parks, schools, and featured luxury listings. - [Belvedere Real Estate Guide & Luxury Homes | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/belvedere): Belvedere luxury waterfront homes and neighborhood guide highlighting exclusive mansions, local amenities, schools, and featured high-end listings. - [Ross, CA Real Estate | Luxury Homes by Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/ross): Ross, CA neighborhood guide highlighting luxury homes, the compact downtown, schools, trails, and featured listings. - [Larkspur Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/larkspur): Larkspur neighborhood guide featuring Marin County lifestyle notes, schools, outdoor trails, and selected home listings. - [Corte Madera Real Estate Guide | Matt Knight Homes | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/corte-madera): Corte Madera neighborhood guide covering parks, retail centers, schools, housing, and local lifestyle in Marin County. - [Fairfax, CA Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/fairfax): Fairfax, CA neighborhood guide covering mountain biking, live music, dining, events, schools, and featured homes. - [Novato Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/novato): Novato neighborhood guide covering lifestyle, dining, schools, preserves, and featured homes in Marin County. - [Discover Kentfield Real Estate - Luxury Homes & Scenic Views | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/kentfield): Kentfield real estate page highlighting luxury homes, schools, outdoor recreation, and active Marin County listings. - [San Rafael Real Estate Guide | Work With Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/san-rafael): San Rafael neighborhood guide highlighting Marin County history, arts, dining, parks, schools, and featured luxury listings. - [Sausalito Real Estate Guide & Homes for Sale | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/sausalito): Sausalito neighborhood guide for a seaside Marin town known for houseboats, Golden Gate views, and waterfront living. - [San Francisco Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/san-francisco): San Francisco neighborhood page highlighting the city's culture, dining, parks, schools, and current luxury listings. - [San Anselmo Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/san-anselmo): San Anselmo neighborhood guide highlighting small-town amenities, parks, schools, dining, and featured homes in Marin County. - [Luxury West Marin Stinson Beach Real Estate | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/west-marinstinson-beach): Directory-style profile of West Marin and Stinson Beach, emphasizing rural acreage, white-sand beaches, outdoor recreation, and Marin County amenities. - [Sonoma County | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/sonoma-county): Directory listing for Sonoma County real estate, highlighting wine country lifestyle, local amenities, schools, and featured homes. - [Tiburon Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/tiburon): Tiburon, CA neighborhood guide highlighting coastal living, ferry access, schools, parks, dining, and luxury homes. - [Mill Valley | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/neighborhoods/mill-valley): Neighborhood guide to Mill Valley, California, highlighting redwoods, hiking, schools, dining, and local real estate listings. ## Featured Properties - [Sold Properties | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/properties/sold): Listings of recently sold homes in Marin County, CA cities including Novato, San Rafael, Corte Madera, Greenbrae. - [Portfolio | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/properties): Active property listings in Marin County, CA showcasing homes for sale across Tiburon, Mill Valley, Sausalito ## Tools - [Home Valuation in California | Matt Knight Realtor](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/home-valuation): California home-valuation landing page with a lead form and agent contact details for Matt Knight and Justin O'Reilly. ## Featured Blog Posts - [1031 Exchange Marin County: Defer Taxes with KO Real Estate](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/1031-exchanges-in-marin-county-or-ko-real-estate): KO Real Estate outlines 1031 and reverse exchange strategies for Marin County investors selling rental or commercial property. - [Tiburon Waterfront Homes Guide: Buy With Confidence](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/buying-waterfront-property-in-tiburon-key-considerations): A Tiburon waterfront buying guide covering permits, moorings, flood risk, insurance, and title issues. - [Things to Do in Kentfield: A Late-Summer 2026 Local's Guide](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/a-late-summer-weekend-in-kentfield-what-the-college-avenue-corridor-looks-like-right-now): A neighborhood guide to Kentfield's College Avenue businesses, trails, campus amenities, and late-summer routines. - [Fairfax CA in August 2026: What Downtown Looks Like Right Now](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/fairfax-in-august-why-the-storefronts-you-walk-past-arent-an-accident): A local guide to Fairfax's August storefront rules, downtown construction, events, recreation, and community changes. - [Time To Prep Your Home For Fall | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/time-to-prep-your-home-for-fall): Blog post offering fall home maintenance tips for Northern California homeowners before wet winter weather arrives. - [Seller Pre-Inspections Corte Madera: What's Included](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/seller-pre-inspections-in-corte-madera-whats-included): Directory guide to Corte Madera seller pre-inspections, covering typical reports, local problem areas, costs, timing, and disclosure prep. - [Sausalito Commute to San Francisco: Ferry vs. Driving](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/commuting-from-sausalito-ferry-driving-timing): Guide to commuting from Sausalito to San Francisco by ferry, driving, biking, and park-and-ride options. - [Mill Valley Real Estate Seasonality: How the Market Moves](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/mill-valley-seasonality-how-the-market-really-moves): A Mill Valley real estate guide explains seasonal listing patterns, flats-versus-hillside timing, and 2026 selling and buying strategies. - [Sausalito Houseboats vs Hillside Homes: Which Fits You?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/sausalito-houseboats-vs-hillside-homes-how-to-choose): Guide comparing Sausalito floating homes and hillside houses on lifestyle, costs, risks, commute, and permits. - [Sausalito Earnest Money Amount: Typical Deposits & Timing](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/earnest-money-in-sausalito-typical-amounts-and-timing): Explains earnest-money norms, timing, contingency refunds, and risk management for Sausalito buyers. - [San Francisco Condo to Marin Home: Step-by-Step Plan](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/from-san-francisco-condo-to-marin-home-a-stepbystep-plan): Guide to timing, equity, Proposition 19, and financing when moving from a San Francisco condo to a Marin home. - [Impact of Lighting on Home Perception | KnightOReilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/illuminating-the-appeal-the-impact-of-lighting-on-home-perception): KnightOReilly Real Estate explains how lighting can boost perceived home value through ambiance, fixtures, and natural light. - [Making an Offer on a Home with Leased Solar Panels?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/making-an-offer-on-a-home-with-leased-solar-panels-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know): Real-estate advice on buying or selling homes with leased solar panels and structuring offers around lease transfer and buyout issues. - [Fairfax CA Lifestyle and Housing: What Buyers Should Know](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/why-fairfax-attracts-creatives-and-outdoor-lovers): A Marin County profile of Fairfax highlights its arts scene, bike culture, trails, and limited housing supply. - [Unveiling the Green Scene | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/unveiling-the-green-scen): A blog post on solar panels explains how green upgrades can boost Northern California home value and lower energy bills. - [Marin Escrow Timeline for Buyers | San Rafael Guide](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/the-marin-escrow-timeline-explained): A Marin buyer's guide to escrow steps, contingencies, and closing timing for San Rafael home purchases. - [Revamp Your Backyard This Spring: Boost Your Home's Value and Enjoy the Outdoors](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/revamp-your-backyard-this-spring-boost-your-homes-value-and-enjoy-the-outdoors): A real estate blog post recommends backyard upgrades such as decks, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, and gardens. - [Spring is in Full Swing](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/spring-is-in-full-swing): A Marin County blog post highlights spring home design trends and popular styles, from Modern Farmhouse to Bohemian. - [ADU Marin County: Discover Opportunities & Boost Property Value](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/adu-wave-in-marin-county-opportunities-regulations-and-value): A Marin County real estate post outlines ADU regulations, uses, and potential value gains for homeowners. - [Navigating the Real Estate Market | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/navigating-the-competitive-real-estate-market-in-marin-county): Blog post on Marin County's competitive housing market, with buyer tips for navigating high demand, low inventory, and faster-moving deals. - [A Deep Dive into the Numbers | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/refinancing-your-home-a-deep-dive-into-the-numbers): A blog post explains how refinancing works, why homeowners do it, and how to estimate whether the savings justify closing costs. - [Boosting a Home & Making it Stand Out | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/boosting-your-homes-value-and-making-it-stand-out-from-the-crowd): Blog post on home-value upgrades highlights kitchen, energy efficiency, bathroom luxury, and outdoor living improvements. - [Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Your Home | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-your-home): A Marin County real-estate blog post weighs finances, lifestyle fit, market timing, maintenance, and emotional readiness before selling a home. - [Impact of Interest Rates on Home Purchase | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/the-impact-of-interest-rates-on-your-home-purchase-what-you-need-to-know): A Marin County real-estate blog explains how interest rates affect mortgage costs, refinancing, and buying power. - [Corte Madera vs San Francisco Condo: Which Is Better?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/corte-madera-townhomes-or-san-francisco-condos): A comparison of Corte Madera townhomes and San Francisco condos covering costs, HOAs, commute options, schools, outdoor space, and resale. - [San Anselmo vs Fairfax Homes: Which Fits Your Family?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/san-anselmo-or-fairfax-for-your-next-family-home): A Ross Valley homebuyer guide comparing San Anselmo and Fairfax for families. - [Preparing Your Sausalito Home for Urban Buyers](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/preparing-your-sausalito-home-for-urban-buyers): Guide to preparing a Sausalito home for urban buyers, emphasizing light, outdoor space, flexibility, and disclosure readiness. - [Investing in San Rafael: Duplexes, ADUs, Value](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/investing-in-san-rafael-duplexes-adus-and-longterm-value): A Marin real-estate blog positions San Rafael as a long-term value market for duplexes, ADUs, and 1031 exchange buyers. - [Selling Luxury Home Belvedere? Plan a Private Sale](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/selling-a-belvedere-view-home-with-discretion): Blog post on discreetly selling a Belvedere view home while balancing privacy, pricing, compliance, and phased market exposure. - [Greenbrae Hillside Homes vs Waterfront Condos](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/greenbrae-hillside-homes-vs-waterfront-condos): A Greenbrae real estate guide compares hillside homes and waterfront condos on price, upkeep, commute access, views, and flood risk. - [Tiburon Waterfront or Hillside Living? Key Factors](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/tiburon-waterfront-or-hillside-living-what-to-consider): A Tiburon homebuying guide comparing waterfront, hillside, and in-town living by views, access, slopes, and shoreline exposure. - [Mill Valley Neighborhoods and Schools: Where to Live](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/mill-valley-neighborhoods-and-schools-for-growing-families): A guide to Mill Valley family neighborhoods, school assignments, and commute tradeoffs for buyers comparing nearby Marin towns. - [Kentfield Ross Greenbrae Downsizing: Where Should You Go?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/downsizing-in-kentfield-ross-and-greenbrae-where-to-land): A Marin real-estate guide comparing smaller detached homes, condos, townhomes, walkability, taxes, and maintenance tradeoffs in Kentfield, Ross, Greenbrae, and Larkspur. - [Larkspur Ferry Commute Living in Marin | See Options](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/living-near-the-larkspur-ferry-neighborhoods-and-lifestyles): A Marin real estate guide to living near the Larkspur Ferry, comparing Larkspur, Greenbrae, and Kentfield lifestyles. - [Is Corte Madera Right for Your First Marin Home?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/is-corte-madera-the-right-first-marin-home-for-you): A buyer-focused guide to Corte Madera's commute access, housing mix, convenience, and pocket-by-pocket tradeoffs for first-time Marin buyers. - [Renovate or Sell As-Is in San Anselmo?](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/renovate-or-sell-as-is-in-san-anselmo): A San Anselmo seller's guide to weighing renovation, targeted repairs, and selling a home as-is. - [Home Buying Tips for Your Future Home | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/making-informed-decisions-about-your-future-home): A blog post offers practical guidance for buyers making informed decisions about a future home. - [Larkspur Magnolia vs Marin Country Mart | Compare](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/magnolia-avenue-vs-marin-country-mart-buying-in-larkspur): A buyer's guide comparing historic Magnolia Avenue with the transit-oriented Marin Country Mart and ferry area in Larkspur. - [Owning in San Francisco and Marin: Make Your Move](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/owning-in-san-francisco-and-marin-how-to-make-it-work): Explains how San Francisco condo owners can time a Marin move around selling, renting, financing, and local tenancy rules. - [Living Under the Redwoods in Mill Valley](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog/living-under-the-redwoods-in-mill-valley): Mill Valley real-estate guide to redwood-shaded neighborhoods, walkable downtown pockets, transit, and evacuation planning. ## Press - [Press](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/press): A press-and-media directory for Knight O'Reilly Real Estate featuring an Architectural Digest renovation article and contact prompts. ## Core Pages - [Marin County Real Estate Experts | Knight | O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/): Homepage for Knight | O'Reilly, a Marin County real estate team led by Matt Knight and Justin O'Reilly. ## Other Pages - [Bridge Loan Services | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/bridge-loan): Compass real estate page explaining bridge loans and when they may help buyers move before selling a current home. - [Privacy Policy | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/terms-and-conditions): Matt Knight's real-estate site policy covers data collection, AI use, tracking, sharing, and opt-out practices. - [Compass Concierge | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/concierge): Compass Concierge overview for Matt Knight and Justin O'Reilly clients, explaining home-improvement financing, covered services, and repayment terms. - [Meet Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/meet-matt): Profiles Matt Knight and Justin O'Reilly, a Marin real estate team based in Greenbrae, California. - [404 | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/404): Contact page for Matt Knight and Justin O'Reilly's real estate services with agent credentials and office details. - [Kentfield Real Estate & Community Blog | Knight & O'Reilly](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/blog): Knight O'Reilly Real Estate's blog lists Marin-focused posts on neighborhoods, home choices, lighting, and local market topics. - [Communities | Matt Knight | California Real Estate Agent](https://knightoreillyrealestate.com/communities): Directory of neighborhood guides for Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Greenbrae, Kentfield, and Larkspur.