Cheryl Marquis
Cheryl Marquis has been an active and successful real estate agent in South Orange County, California for more than 30 years where she has assisted clients in finding, aggressively negotiating, and settling in to their dream homes and communities. Cheryl is a firm believer that an unwavering dedication to your passions is the key to success-it is this very philosophy that forms the basis of her strategy as a real estate professional.
My commitment to service is a big part of the success I have been able to help my clients achieve. I oversee every detail of a transaction, from start to finish-and this commitment is evident to my clients. Cheryl is known for her honesty, strong work ethic, commitment to client services and tremendous real estate sales success. Again, a list of loyal clients will be provided upon request.
Kristen Marquis Dennis
Kristen is an attorney turned real estate professional who brings a rare combination of legal expertise, marketing savvy, and deep industry knowledge to every client relationship.
Kristen’s career began in real estate, selling title insurance before attending Pepperdine University School of Law. After law school, Kristen went on to build a 15-year career leading a successful marketing agency, where she mastered how to identify audiences and craft strategies that drive results. Today, she leverages that proven skillset to give her clients a true advantage in buying and selling homes — from sharp negotiations to powerful, creative marketing campaigns that connect properties with the right buyers.
A proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Kristen was also recognized as an All-American springboard and platform diver. She and her husband, Jonathan (also an attorney), are raising their two boys, Jackson and Carter, along with their dogs, Marley and Rolly, in South Orange County.
An active member of the State Bar of California, Kristen is equally passionate about her community. She serves on the Board of San Juan Capistrano Little League as Director of Fundraising and Sponsorships, and is known locally as a connector for all things family, lifestyle, and even pickleball.
With her blend of legal training, marketing expertise, and genuine love for people and community, Kristen is dedicated to helping clients not just find their dream home — but their dream neighborhood.
The Marquis Group
Gary Marquis, Commercial Real Estate Broker
Gary Marquis, the primary principal of EXPERT OPINIONS Real Estate Group, is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and has more than 40 years of commercial real estate brokerage and management experience in Southern California and been involved in several thousand commercial real estate transactions.
He has provided expert witness testimony and consulting services to noteworthy and highly satisfied clients in the past, and continues to do so. His strengths include extensive real estate knowledge, experience, and the ability to make an effective, professional presentation of his opinions in a manner trusted by the audience.
In terms of past experience, Mr. Marquis was the Founding Managing Partner of Voit Commercial where he was responsible to initiate, develop, and direct a staff of nearly 200 brokers, agents and administrators into one of the premiere commercial brokerage companies in Southern California. In addition, he was on the Executive Board of Los Angeles based Daum Commercial and responsible to build and oversee that company’s expansion into Orange County.
Perhaps unique in the Southern California commercial real estate industry, Mr. Marquis possesses the perspective of having been in upper management of two large commercial brokerage companies, many years of brokerage experience, and property ownership. Having hired and trained hundreds of licensed real estate brokers and agents in matters including legal contracts and forms, ethics, and professional conduct he has exceptional knowledge and understanding of the legal side of the industry.
Chebel Mina, Mortgage Broker
During his 17 years as mortgage consultant Chebel Mina has built a reputation as a buyer’s advocate and educator. He is well known and respected in Realtors’ community because for the last 12 years he has facilitated the weekly broker preview meeting in the RSM and Coto de Caza on behalf of Orange County Association of Realtors. Chebel brings to the business a relevant financial background with a Masters of Business Administration. As branch manager with Broadview Home Loans, a local direct lender, he has consistently delivered on his promises. Broadview Home Loans and Chebel Mina offer a very wide array of mortgage solutions including several Jumbo loan options as well as FHA, VA, conventional and Reverse Mortgage. Chebel Mina, NMLS# 234418.
Kyle Steven Thomas, Title Sales Executive
Kyler Thomas and his team at WFG National Title are committed to providing their clients with an unparalleled combination of professional expertise and outstanding customer service.
Cell: 949-702-5032
Email: Kthomas@wfgtitleco.com
Scott Nichols, Realtor
Scott Nichols brings many years of experience as a Realtor in multiple states, and a personality conducive to great, trusting, working relationships with our clients – buyers and sellers of residential properties. This valuable personal characteristic is a positive contribution to achieving successful results in finding the right properties for our clients, progressive marketing, success for our listing engagements, and positive transaction results. Scott’s personal interaction skills are put to good use in many face-to-face situations such as holding open houses, both for Realtors and for potential buyers, and other client meetings. You can reach Scott at: swn112460@gmail.com. Calif. Realtor Lic # 02039913.
Liz ONeil, Broker
Liz is the Broker of the TC Team – an Independent Real Estate Transaction Coordinating Service. Since 2008, Liz has worked exclusively as a Transaction Coordinator and with the help of a few assistants along the way has been integrally involved in closing OVER 2,400 Sales. That is a lot of experience. As a fully Independent TC, those files have been a combination of major brokerage, boutique brokerages and individual broker/agents. The TC Team maintains full MLS/CAR/NAR memberships and access to all agent/broker tools and updates as well as a Docusign Account. The TC Team has been proud to support and serve Cheryl Marquis of The Marquis Group since 2015 as her Coordinators.
The Rest of the Marquis Group
The Marquis Team also includes our reliable escrow officer Tiana O’Mara who has many years in the industry as a Senior Escrow Officer with 7C, and Janel Afjari, our Graphic Designer who has been working with The Marquis Team since 2015 and manages Cheryl’s online social presence and print marketing. Completing the team is Ardeshir Behdinan with 3D BestCo Photography.
