
About the Area Ross is located in Marin County approximately 18 miles north of San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge. Ross is 1.6 square miles and has about 2,450 residents. The town center includes the Ross Common, the nationally renowned Ross School and the charming Ross commercial area. The appeal of extraordinary homes gives the town of Ross its distinctive character with only about 884 housing units. Many beautiful, luxury homes remain in Ross representing the city’s high-end lifestyle. The Town Council strives to preserve and enhance its historical, low-density character and identity. Ross is spacious, extremely safe, and offers schools that continually rank among the highest in the nation. Its crowning jewel is the Marin Art and Garden Center, which features art, history, horticulture and environmental programs. The Ross Valley Players produces diverse, professional quality live theater that evokes, entertains, and enlivens the human spirit. Ross also provides easy access to the Mount Tamalpais hiking and biking trails. Phoenix Lake is nearby and offers outdoor recreation with views of the surrounding hills.
With combined sales of close to $2 billion in closed transactions, Bill and Lydia represent the largest inventory of high-end homes available in the Marin market, including Belvedere, Kentfield, Ross, Tiburon, and other communities. Throughout their eighteen-year partnership, Bill and Lydia have become known for representing the finest homes that are subsequently filled with a lifetime of new memories by their new owners.
Having set several records - including doubling the previous record number of Marin County homes sold over $10 million in a single year in 2015 - and accumulating a global network of high-profile buyers and sellers as well as exclusive off-market homes has solidified Bill and Lydia's reputation of working with the highest standards of professional accomplishment, dedication and sensitivity to the confidentiality and needs of their clientele.
Bill and Lydia, who are consistently regarded as the best and most trustworthy realty service found anywhere, offer their keen, personal advice to their clients as well as special skills and knowledge aimed at the luxury market to ensure successful closing. Their level of service, combined with their innovative and sophisticated worldwide marketing strategies, is reflected by their steadfast success.
Real Estate is centered on human connection and advancing relationships, attributes that Magdalena Sarkissian embodies daily. Mentored by a mother whose name is legendary in the business, it is no surprise that Magdalena has evolved, not only into a top-producing agent, but also into a trusted advisor and connector. Wise beyond her years, Magdalena’s expertise, poise, and focus creates a calm yet confident environment for her clients. Recently celebrated as one of the Top 100 Sotheby’s International Realty agents globally, and a cornerstone of the renowned Sarkissian Bullock Team, Magdalena has her finger on the pulse of the San Francisco Bay Area market. From debuting properties to sustainably cultivating and maintaining relationships, Magdalena is the agent that clients trust to deliver for them, time and time again.
Magdalena cares deeply for her community and understands the different perspectives of living. She takes an active role in community events and is always looking for ways to give back. Her commitment to making a positive impact on the world extends beyond her work in real estate.
Magdalena’s involvement with WildCare Bay Area as a Board Member highlights her deep understanding and appreciation for the natural world. As a real estate agent, she recognizes the importance of living in harmony with our environment and the animals that call it home. WildCare Bay Area is an organization the provides care and rehabilitation for injured or orphaned wildlife, and Magdalena’s involvement demonstrates her commitment to protecting and preserving our local ecosystem. She is passionate about educating others on how to do the same.
She is known for working with some of the most sophisticated people in the industry, and her ability to provide exceptional service and attention to detail is second to none. For Magdalena, real estate is not just about buying and selling a property, it’s about helping others to find a place to invest and build a life, and creating a community where people can thrive and live in harmony with their surroundings.
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