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""It was only by chance that we were paired with Marel to view the very first house, after we decided to āsee whatās out thereā. We knew two things at the end of that day: 1) That we didnāt know much about home buying, and 2) that we absolutely HAD to have Marel as our realtor. Our connection with Marel was instantaneous and we knew that she would be the one to help us buy our dream home. We can honestly say that the very first home we have ever purchased is literally our dream home, and we know that it wouldnāt have been possible if it wasnāt for Marel. She is extremely dedicated, smart, quick to respond and personable. There were even times where she pulled her car over to hop on the computer and create documents for us to sign ASAP. You will not find a more dedicated realtor, we promise. Marel is very knowledgeable and she also has a lot of connections with people to help with each step of the way. She guided us through the entire process and made house buying a lot less stressful than we know it can be. Her interest and willingness to truly connect with her clients sets her apart from everyone else and makes the difference from having a subpar experience to a really amazing one. If you are considering buying or selling a home, donāt give it another thought on who you want by your side, make moves with Marel!"
- Danielle
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Marel, is absolutely the most gifted and professional realtor out there and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She helped us find our dream house in less than one month, and we never would have gotten it without her. Our home already had an offer that the seller accepted, and Marel took charge in writing a competitive offer that caused the seller to back out of their other offer and go with ours instead. Not only that, but upon closing she was able to get us thousands of dollars in credit in repairs that we would never have thought they would agree to. Do yourselves a favor, and work with Marel.-Jacob
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My fiancƩ (now husband) and I started house hunting dangerously close to our wedding. As first time home buyers we weren't really sure how to navigate everything, especially with so much else on our plate. Had we not been in Marel Dugan's extremely capable hands I don't know how we would've pulled off closing on our dream home exactly 1 month after our wedding. She and her team made the entire process so clear and smooth. She is friendly, helpful, and professional, even taking time to answer questions we've had well after closing. You can tell she really cares about her clients. Whether you're buying or selling, Marel is the one you want in your corner!
-McKenna
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"Marel was hard charging for me from day one. The property I wanted to see, and ended up buying, wasn't available for buyers to view. Regardless she pushed and got me a viewing before they had even cleaned the place to start showings. This gave me a significant advantage in not entering a bidding war, and I have little doubt is what got me into my first home! She is always very prompt in responding to all forms of communication, and while she is knowledgeable, she was quick to find answers to any questions she didn't know (I had A LOT of questions). Despite sellers offering absolutely zero credits, Marel even negotiated the agent provide me credits while taking a cut on their commission! Major diplomacy points. Highly recommended!"
- Ian
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"Marel is terrific! As a first time home buyer, we couldn't ask for a better experience. Marel was there 24/7, with professional guidance and advice. She was responsive and very knowledgeable. She took care of us and she connected us to great partners in mortgage lending and escrow. She was there for us every step of the way. She talked us through some of the unknowns that come with buying a new home and we couldn't be happier. We love our new home. Thank you, Marel!"
- Lexie
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"Marel and team were absolutely wonderful to work with on both the sale of our current home and purchase of our new one. We did amazing on the sale with multiple offers and sales price over asking. She also helped us secure our dream house near the coast for our purchase. She was incredibly professional, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful and has such a great personality. We had a few curve balls happen while in escrow and she helped us navigate them well and calm our nerves. I would highly recommend her for your real estate needs!"
- Mindy
I worked with Marel on a property purchase in North Park. She was great to work with. She was professional, got everything closed on time, and was knowledgeable on the market and the property. I would certainly work with her again in the future.
- Realtor, Erin
Marel was very helpful from start to finish. She guided my wife and I throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a new home in the San Diego area. Thank you Marel for all your help!
- Daniel
As a San Diego native, Marel is deeply passionate about helping clients find their own place to call home in Americaās Finest City. She is committed to educating and empowering her clients at every step of the buying and selling process, ensuring they feel confident, informed, and supported from start to finish. Known for her clear communication, dedication, and relationship-driven approach, Marel takes pride in truly listening to her clientsā needs and negotiating the best possible outcomes on their behalf.
Marel brings extensive real estate expertise and has been recognized for her excellence in the industry. She is a recipient of the prestigious 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 awards from the San Diego Association of Realtors, has achieved Silver status, placing her in the top 5% of agents in San Diego, and was a finalist for San Diego Magazineās Real Estate Rising Star in 2024. She is also an Accredited Buyer Representative and a Military Relocation Professional through the National Association of Realtors. In 2021, Marel was nominated as a Woman of Impact by the American Heart Association, where she led and coached a team of women in raising funds for local research and development.
A proud member of the veteran-owned and operated Kappel Realty Group, Marel is part of the #1 large real estate team in San Diego by units sold (San Diego Business Journal) and a team recognized among Americaās Best, ranking in the top 1.5% nationwide (Wall Street Journal).
Leading by example, Marel began building her own real estate portfolio at age 25 with the purchase of a multi-family property in North Park. After owner-occupying the duplex for one year, she went on to purchase a single-family home in Del Cerro at age 26, followed by a duplex in Hillcrest at age 27. Today, she personally manages her properties, which include three long-term rentals and one short-term furnished rental. With a strong passion for interior design, Marel has designed and overseen the remodels of all her properties and also freelances design services for clients.
Before transitioning into real estate, Marel worked in the fitness industry, helping clients achieve their goals, and coached competitive soccer. As an award-winning collegiate athlete with over a decade of competitive sports experience and multiple bodybuilding competitions, she brings discipline, resilience, and determination to everything she does, qualities she applies daily to helping her clients achieve their real estate goals. Marel holds a Communications degree from San Diego State University.
Outside of real estate, Marel enjoys traveling, staying active at the gym, exploring San Diegoās restaurant scene, reading, shopping, and spending time with her Goldendoodle, River.
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Phone: (619) 985-5053
Email: marel.dugan@compass.com
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