Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Sacramento
Bear Flag Realty was founded on the principle that real estate transactions should prioritize client needs above all else. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance tailored to their unique goals. With a background in mortgage lending, business finance, and property management, we bring a multidimensional perspective to every transaction. Our agents maintain active local market knowledge across the Sacramento region, including El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Granite Bay.We emphasize transparent communication throughout the buying, selling, and investing processes, while fostering long-term relationships that extend beyond individual transactions. Our brokerage culture centers on integrity, innovation, and community engagement, creating a supportive environment for both clients and agents.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Property Management
Home Loans
Investment Property Services
Relocation Assistance
1031 Exchange Guidance
Highlights and features
- We offer a client-centric approach prioritizing your needs throughout the transaction
- Our team combines mortgage lending and real estate expertise for comprehensive guidance
- We maintain active local market knowledge across 15+ Sacramento region communities
- We provide specialized investment property consulting with tax strategy expertise
- Our brokerage culture emphasizes integrity, innovation, and community engagement
What people say
Patient and kind
Exceeded expectations
Seamless process
Local market expert
Professional team
Services
Residential Real Estate
Our residential real estate services cover property buying and selling across the Sacramento region. We provide market analysis, negotiation expertise, and transaction guidance for primary residences and second homes. Our agents combine local knowledge with financial acumen to help clients achieve optimal outcomes in competitive markets.
Investment Property Consulting
We specialize in investment property strategies including portfolio growth, tax planning, and 1031 exchanges. Our team analyzes cash flow potential, market trends, and financing options to help investors maximize returns. We provide comprehensive guidance for both new investors and experienced property owners.
Relocation Services
Our relocation specialists help clients transition to and from the Sacramento region with comprehensive market guidance. We coordinate property searches, mortgage pre-approvals, and local resource connections while navigating cross-market transactions. Our services include cost-of-living analysis and neighborhood comparisons.
Property Management
We offer property management solutions for rental property owners across El Dorado and Placer counties. Our services include tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting. We maintain properties to high standards while ensuring landlord compliance with California regulations.
Home Loan Assistance
Our affiliated mortgage professionals provide loan qualification analysis and financing options for home buyers. We connect clients with pre-approval resources and explain loan programs including conventional, FHA, and jumbo mortgages. Our team coordinates with lenders throughout the financing process.
People
Martin Atencio
Broker/Owner
Licensed real estate professional with extensive mortgage lending background. Founded Bear Flag Realty to prioritize client experience through personalized service and financial expertise. Active in local real estate education and community development.
Matthew D Smith
Realtor
20+ year veteran of financial services and fitness industries. Brings analytical approach to real estate transactions while maintaining client-focused service. Specializes in first-time homebuyer education and investment property acquisitions.
Marcie Sinclair
Realtor
Licensed since 2019 with prior mortgage industry experience. Focuses on client education and smooth transaction processes. Provides specialized support for sellers navigating complex market conditions.
Mallori Farrell
Realtor
UC Santa Cruz graduate with decade of local market expertise. Specializes in luxury home sales and new construction properties. Maintains strong relationships with builders and developers across the region.
Andrea Oh
Realtor
UC Berkeley communications graduate with digital marketing expertise. Focuses on modern marketing strategies for property listings. Provides tech-savvy solutions for online property exposure and client communication.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Sacramento region including El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Roseville, and surrounding communities.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we specialize in guiding first-time buyers through the entire purchase process with personalized education and mortgage resources.
What investment property services do you offer?
We provide 1031 exchange guidance, cash flow analysis, and market trend evaluations to help investors maximize returns on rental properties.
How do you help sellers get top dollar?
Our marketing strategies combine professional photography, digital campaigns, and pricing analysis to maximize exposure and competitive offers.
Can you assist with relocation?
Yes, our relocation specialists coordinate property transactions across markets with comprehensive support for moving families and professionals.
What sets you apart from other agencies?
Our team's financial expertise, local market knowledge, and commitment to personalized service create exceptional real estate experiences.
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Reviews (7)
Tyla Brodie
May 15, 2021
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Martin sold our home in Rocklin and did an amazing job. He and his team takes those extra steps from sending a pre-listing care package, amazing pictures and his communication during the whole process was so helpful. We sold our house a few days after it was listed for $60,000 over the asking price thanks to his insightful recommendations. We were buying another house at the same time and wished Martin would have been our buying agent as well. We highly recommend Bear Flag Realty!
Mary J.
Apr 06, 2021
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I just want to say that both Macey and Martin, did a great job fining us our new home. Macey, was very patient and very personable with us. She had open availability for us whenever we wanted to go house hunting. She really was easy to talk to and understood what we wanted in our new home. I can't wait to tell our friends and family about. Macey and Martin, when they are ready to buy or sell. Thanks again guys for all your hard work in finding us our forever home.
Ben Nault
Jan 29, 2021
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Looking for a new house, especially when being a first time home buyer and living across the country, can be a daunting task. After speaking with Martin, I was very comfortable with putting my best interests in the hands of Martin and his team. Even through COVID restrictions, we were able to walk through all the properties on our list in one weekend and found the right house for us. He helped guide us through the offer process and after the offer was accepted, he stayed on top of the loan and escrow officers to ensure the closing went smoothly. I can't think of anyone better to help find a house
Rebecca Morgan
Nov 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We recently worked with Martin at Bear Flag Realty to sell our home and he far exceeded our expectations. Professional, yet personable, Martin was there at every step of the process and made the whole experience as easy as possible.
We recently worked with Martin at Bear Flag Realty to sell our home and he far exceeded our expectations. Professional, yet personable, Martin was there at every step of the process and made the whole experience as easy as possible.
Travis Dorsey
Nov 15, 2020
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My wife and I worked with Martin to sell our home in El Dorado Hills this year. Selling a home during the pandemic was not an easy proposition but Martin absolutely made the process as seamless and safe for us as possible. Not only did Martin bring a very modern and smart approach to the Realty business, he always treated us like a valued friend as well. He turned what could have been a frustrating experience into one that was just a problem to overcome, and overcome it we did! Without his help I don't know if our house would have sold in the time frame we needed it too. Of all the agents my wife
Heather Farry-Burns
Nov 04, 2020
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Martin is an experienced and dedicated Broker, he is knowledgeable and passionate about achieving results for his clients. If your looking for a patient Real Estate professional who is client focused than look no further than Martin and his team. Martin is the reasource you want on your side guiding you through today's highly competitive Real Estate market.
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Eric Griffin
Sep 24, 2020
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My experience was pretty good at Bear Flag Realty. Martin really knows his stuff when finding good real estate deals for his clients. He was extremely patient and I never felt like I was being rushed. He handled all of the necessary paper work and had solid communication with the seller at all times which made the process easy and eventually making my loan close on time. I would definitely refer a friend to him and Bear Flag Realty & Co. in the near future. Keep up the good work Martin you have skills man!
