From Marin County to Silicon Valley - and everywhere in between - our team of relocation & rental professionals is dedicated to helping you find your new home in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lisa McCarrel and the team at Move Bay Area have consistently been reviewed a top Rental Homefinding and Relocation company in SF, and have helped countless renters find homes throughout the Bay, from Marin to SF to Silicon Valley. Lisa has an unparalleled understanding of the rental market, as a Bay Area native with 15 years of real estate experience. Her team of exceptional consultants follows a tried and true process to help match renters with the perfect home at all price points, whether they’re looking for a one-bedroom apartment or a luxury single-family home. Move Bay Area has a service that matches every situation, from quick and efficient Day Tours, to longer searches for the ideal home, to complex school and neighborhood searches. Rely on Move Bay Area’s personal touch and industry connections to real estate professionals for your next rental search.
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Our Mission
We listen
We know that your home is where your heart is, where your pets nap, your children play, and where you kick back. As a team of Bay Area natives, we listen carefully to your preferences and find you rental options that suit your unique lifestyle.
We collaborate
Moving is challenging and our team supports you through the ups and downs. Our process is designed so you know what to expect and are prepared to rent. We continually make adjustments and search listings until tour day.
We tour
We design our rental tours around your needs and nothing more. We never take commission from landlords, agents, or leasing companies, so our only interest is to represent you - the tenant.
Our Team
Lisa McCarrel
Founder & Rental Expert
Lisa McCarrel founded Move Bay Area to provide relocation services with unparalleled support and personal attention to professionals, families, and students moving to the Bay Area. She brings years of relocation experience, Bay Area rental expertise and a "can-do" attitude to each client's situation. Over the years, Lisa has developed invaluable relationships with real estate companies, property managers, and rental companies to connect clients to the best properties in the Bay Area.
Michelle S.
Michelle Syracuse is a seasoned relocation consultant (and licensed real estate agent) and with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has an in-depth knowledge of housing, schools, hiking trails, outdoor adventures, and the latest hotspots and local bands. Having raised two boys in the Montclair Hills of Oakland, Michelle is an expert on all things East Bay.
Relocation Consultant
Mary K.
Born and raised in New York City, Mary has spent over 30 years living, working, and raising her family in San Francisco. As a Realtor, she’s committed to making the process of finding a rental both efficient and enjoyable for her clients. Mary’s goal is to deliver top-notch service every time, combining her vibrant energy and tenacious attitude to achieve great results.
Relocation Consultant
Yiu Kam
Yiu supports Move Bay Area through overall business strategy, operations support, IT, and marketing. He is the company’s resident foodie and loves to spend time exploring the many downtowns throughout the Bay Area. When Yiu isn’t supporting Move Bay Area, he wears his other hat as a creative director at an environmental consulting firm.
Nicole V.
Relocation Consultant
San Francisco native Nicole Best Varela has a very personal relationship with the real estate that spans across the city she was born to love. Growing up with a father who remodeled homes across the Bay Area, she developed a deep-rooted appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the city’s distinct architectural terrain and has enthusiastically channeled her passion into a thriving real estate career with a genuine desire to help her clients.
Amy M.
Admin / Client Services
Amy is a Bay Area native with a traveling bug. She has lived internationally, or off the US mainland, almost as often as she has lived in the Bay Area, and has a passion for both lives. From her first-hand experience of moving often, Amy brings a unique understanding and patience to the relocation process coupled with a local’s knowledge and love for the Bay Area as her favorite home base.
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