Ann Marie Nugent

Ann Marie Nugent | Luxury Real Estate Advisor | East Bay & Global Property Specialist

Delivering an extraordinary client experience is at the core of Ann Marie Nugent's approach to real estate. A trusted luxury real estate advisor with nearly three decades of experience, Ann Marie specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon and the greater East Bay, while also serving clients with national and international real estate needs.

Since beginning her career in 1997, Ann Marie has built a reputation for strategic pricing, elevated marketing, expert negotiation, and highly personalized service. She is known for helping clients navigate important life transitions with confidence - whether moving across town, across the country, or across continents.

In 2005, Ann Marie and her husband/business partner, Jim Walberg, founded The Bay Area Team at Compass, becoming a top-producing partnership recognized for their expertise in luxury homes, country and equestrian properties, and corporate relocation.

Ann Marie's advisory approach centers around the critical elements that drive exceptional results: thoughtful preparation, pricing precision, strategic market positioning, and timing. By carefully preparing each home to maximize presentation and buyer appeal, she helps sellers create demand, stand apart in competitive markets, and achieve outstanding outcomes.

A distinctive advantage for Ann Marie's clients is her ability to combine high-impact marketing, design insight, staging strategy, and Compass resources to elevate every listing experience. From pre-market preparation to global exposure, every detail is thoughtfully executed to maximize value and results.

Clients consistently choose Ann Marie for five reasons:

• Proven Experience - Nearly 30 years representing luxury buyers and sellers
• Strategic Pricing & Market Expertise - Positioning homes to outperform the market
• Elite Negotiation Skills - Protecting client interests and securing exceptional terms
• Elevated Marketing & Preparation - Thoughtful presentation, targeted exposure, and strategic enhancements
• Global Perspective & Relocation Expertise - Extensive experience serving local, national, and international clients

Empathetic to the challenges of relocation, Ann Marie made the East Bay home in 1993 after living in Geneva, Switzerland and Toronto, Canada. Fluent in French and widely traveled, she brings a unique global perspective shaped by previous roles with the United Nations and Geneva International Airport.

Ann Marie is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Corporate Relocation Specialist, member of REALM Global, Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, and active in local, state, and national REALTORA(R) organizations. She has also been recognized as a multi-year recipient of the Five Star Professional Award for exceptional client service.

For Ann Marie, real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It is about creating a thoughtful strategy, delivering a concierge-level experience, and helping clients achieve exceptional results at every stage of their journey.