I previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Cornish College of the Arts and co-chaired seven major galas, helping raise millions of dollars for my alma mater. Founded over 114 years ago, Cornish is the preeminent arts institution of the Pacific Northwest, with alumni who have shaped national and international culture across film, music, visual art, and dance.
Cornish graduates include Academy Award–winning actor Brendan Fraser, honored for The Whale, and four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood for Best Costume Design (Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha, Alice in Wonderland, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Historically, the school produced the four great Northwest “Mystic Painters”—Mark Tobey, Guy Anderson, Morris Graves, and Kenneth Callahan—as well as legendary artists Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham, widely regarded as the father of modern dance. Influential composer and Fluxus movement pioneer John Cage is also a Cornish alum.
The legacy of Cornish is long, distinguished, and globally recognized.
When we think about our relationship with Marianne Francis, the word “serendipity” comes to mind. Why? Because we chanced upon her a number of months ago during a very brief home shopping trip to the Northwest. She was doing an...
After living in Kirkland for over 20 years, I asked Marianne to help me look for a new property that would keep me close to downtown but also give me the privacy I was looking for. In just five days, we went from touring three ...
Marianne recently sold our home in Kirkland and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. We were under contract after just one week for 12% over the asking price! Marianne orchestrated the entire process masterfully and deli...
Working with Marianne was such a positive experience during a particularly challenging time for our family. We were facing personal circumstances that made selling our condo difficult, and from the very beginning, Marianne was ...
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Marianne helped us with the purchase of our new home. She was exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable; she went out of her way to help. Marianne jumped on any issues and worked hard to resolve them. We do not live locally, so we ...
Marianne helped us in the search for an office condo. She was kind, resourceful, and responsive, exactly what I needed for the search. She was both professional and personal and helped me find a space that was better than what ...
Having been in the real estate industry for over 40 years and having developed, built, and transacted over $3.5B worth of property, it is critically important that we work with the best brokers. Marianne Francis is of that cali...
Marianne was professional, astute and tenacious in bringing the purchase of my new condominium to completion—and in only a few short weeks! In addition to her skills in real estate, Marianne has a unique eye for matching client...
We could not speak more highly of Marianne. She is fabulous! Not only is Marianne one of the most loving and caring souls, but she also provides beyond expected quality in her profession. Marianne was all-in as we explored home...
Marianne was a wonderful, energetic real estate partner who helped me look for the home I really wanted in the neighborhood I preferred. She is a delightful person whose efforts did not stop for a moment, guiding me throughout ...
It was a total summer breeze working with Marianne. We met at an open house and were instantly impressed by her deep domain expertise of Seattle real estate—from the nuances of each neighborhood to the market fluctuations. With...
Marianne Francis handled our extremely difficult sale with consummate intelligence and efficiency. Never mind that the final document was 37 pages long, nor that during the difficult negotiations everything tried to fall apart—...
Marianne Francis is, without a doubt, the most professional, detail-oriented real estate broker with whom I have had the opportunity to work. Knowing my desire in the next year or so to sell my home and downsize, she would occa...
Marianne has a particular gift for seeing the potential in spaces, for seeing what is possible and for creating interior and exterior spaces that are light-years improved from the original. She is that rare combination of energ...
My wife Diane and I recently purchased a condominium in Bremerton, Washington. Marianne helped us negotiate a deal that would not have happened without her incredible support and guidance. Between the short time frame and requi...
It is difficult to properly describe our experience in working with Marianne Francis, only because there are so many positive things to say! Having said that, the closest we can get would be “Marianne is extraordinary.” She is ...
As a first-time home buyer with little knowledge on the subject, I reached out to Marianne Francis at the recommendation of a friend. Within two or three email exchanges, it became very clear that not only was Marianne a knowle...
Marianne is a true gift! We were referred to her by our son and daughter-in-law, who sold and bought homes with Marianne earlier this year. They spoke very highly of Marianne and we were excited to work with her. She exceeded e...
Perusing the real estate market and purchasing a new home in normal times can be challenging for anyone, even with a seasoned realtor. Doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic presents additional challenges and, to my surprise, un...
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