Property stewardship
for homes that need a
reliable presence.
Marindale provides documented property visits, local
coordination, and practical follow-through for homes
that are vacant, inherited, between occupants, used
seasonally, or awaiting their next use
THE RIGHT LEVEL OF LOCAL INVOLVEMENT
Stewardship options and pricing
Regular Local Oversight
from
$350
/ month
For vacant, inherited or second homes
needing regular scheduled oversight.
Priority response during business hours;
Emergency services and vendor costs are separate.
Priority Issue Coordination
from
$225
/ visit
When something happens or you
simply want someone local to go look.
Transition Stewardship
from
$650
/ month
When a property needs active
oversight through a period of change.
Pricing depends on duration, visit frequency, vendor coordination, and complexity.
Additional Local Coordination: $150/hour
WHEN THE HOME NEEDS SOMEONE LOCAL
Common situations we help with
Vacant between
occupants
The tenancy has ended,
but preparation for the
next use is not complete.
Inherited or
in probate
Family members or
fiduciaries need reliable
local observation
and coordination
Second or
seasonal home
The property remains
unoccupied for
extended periods.
Preparing for
rental or sale
Vendors, readiness
work and property
access need to be
coordinated.
Owner temporarily
away
Travel, health, work or
family circumstances
make local follow-
through difficult.
WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS
You don’t necessarily need
a property manager.
You may simply need someone local.
Major rain or wind. An extended outage. Extreme heat. Nearby wildfire activity. A fallen limb. A drainage concern. Or simply something about the property you want to check.
Marindale can make a documented on-site visit, report what is visibly happening, and help determine the next practical step.
HOW WE WORK
Stewardship adapts to the property
WHAT EVERY STEWARDSHIP
ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES
Agreed scope
Areas, access, priorities and visit checklist are documented in advance.
Consistent reporting
Every scheduled visit produces a concise report with photos and observations.
Owner authorization
Non-routine work is discussed or approved before commitments.
Follow-through
We help coordinate the next action and confirm the outcome.
SCOPE BOUNDARIES
Stewardship visits provide a regular visual (non-invasive) observation and documented follow-through.
They are designed to help you protect your investment, but they do not replace a licensed home inspection, engineering evaluation, security service or specialist assessment.
Establish the brief
We document access,
priorities, known conditions
and visit schedule
Visit & observe
We complete the agreed
walkthrough and create
a clear record
Notify & recommend
We surface visible concerns,
distinguish urgency and
propose next steps.
Coordinate & confirm
When authorized, we
facilitate follow-through
and report the outcome
Marin Stewardship
Programs & Incentives
Selected programs that can help protect, maintain or improve a Marin home.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Marin Wildfire
Free
Wildfire risk evaluation
A personalized home-hardening and defensible-space report for eligible addresses.
Marin Wildfire
Free
Chipper days
Seasonal curbside pickup and disposal of qualifying vegetation in member areas.
Marin Water
Up to
$4.68
/sq.ft.
Cash for Grass
For qualifying lawn•replacement
projects: pre-approval is required.
Ross Valley
Up to
$3,000
Sewer lateral grant
Assistance for qualifying private sewer lateral replacement
Sausalito-Marin City
Up to
$2,000
Sewer lateral grant
50% of qualifying CCTV, repair
or replacement costs.
Las Gallinas Valley
Up to
$15,000
Lateral financing
10-year financing at 2% for
qualifying sewer-lateral work.