Talya Dodson-Martin – Truckee Realtor

My wife and I can’t say enough great things about Talya! A friend of ours knew we were looking for a home in Truckee and recommended her, saying she was honest, smart and knew the area like the back of her hand… he was so right! From our first meeting until our house closed, she was attentive, knowledgeable, encouraging and on top of the process every step of the way. We have referred her to friends and all have had the same extremely positive experience. We highly recommend Talya for your realty needs, you won’t find anyone better!

My husband and I worked with Talya in late 2015 to find our first home in the Truckee area. As new parents and new Truckee residents we couldn’t ask for more than Talya was able to provide. She provided information about area schools, activities and gently guided us in selecting our home. Not only did she help us learn the pros and cons of all the area neighborhoods, she also gave invaluable insight that made us feel we were purchasing the right house not just for today, but for years to come. Talya is professional, responsive, friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciated her respect for our budget and loved her honesty and frankness. We had been referred to Talya from a friend who purchased a vacation home in the area and we were both impressed with the level of service and dedication. I would gladly recommend Talya to a friend or to anyone who is interested in buying a primary or vacation home in the area.

If I could give Talya 100 stars, I would! We came to Truckee looking for a vacation house. Talya spent the weekend with us showing us houses all over the Truckee, Kings Beach, Tahoe City area, helping us narrow down our search. As long time visitors (30+ years), I thought I knew the area pretty well, but Talya acted as real estate agent and tour guide and it was such a pleasure to spend time with her. She found us a great home, guided us through the purchase and setting us up with everything we needed afterwards as well. She went above and beyond expectations every time. I am so glad we found her!

Honest, Kind and Sharp, you won’t find a better Realtor! Talya Dodson knows Truckee well! She represented our family in both the purchase and sell of our vacation home in Tahoe Donner. With Talya’s help we found the perfect place for our family. She knew exactly what we were looking for and she found it quickly. With her strong negotiation skills and attention to detail Talya made the purchase of our home seamless and stress free. Always a step ahead of us, she knew answers to questions we’d never thought to ask. This is especially important if you’ve never owned a home in the mountains. When it came time to sell our house, she made it easy. This was our vacation home and we needed help facilitating many things to prepare for the sell. She made all the pieces come together with ease, sold our home quickly and for the right price. I have trusted Talya with Real Estate transactions and questions for over 10 years. You will be in good hands!

I recently worked with Talya on the sale of our home in Truckee and the purchase of a new home in Tahoe Donner. Throughout the entire process she overcame the many issues and problems that typically arise during the sale and purchase of homes. Talya is one hundred percent «customer service» oriented. At one point the home I was selling had a foot of snow in the driveway. Realizing this would be an obstacle for the would be buyer to gain access for a walk through, Talya used my snowblower and cleared the driveway prior to the buyers appointment. This is just one example of her problem solving ability. Her response time to my questions via text or email were and still are amazingly fast! I can’t say enough about her high energy and integrity as a Realtor. If you want an Agent that knows the greater Truckee area and is always prepared, I highly recommend her!

Tayla represented us in the purchase of our house 5 years ago in Tahoe Donner. My husband and I are in the real estate business, so we have alot of experience working with agents. Talya is FABULOUS. She knows her product, knows how to read her clients and get them exactly what they need/​want, is a shrewd negotiator, and is really fun to spend time with along the way. Since we don’t live in Truckee, we needed someone we could trust to manage the purchase from a distance. She did that and proactively communicated with us… always one step ahead of me… which I appreciated! In addition to representing us professionally in the transaction, she was also a great resource for referrals for service providers in the area. I always felt that she had our best interests in mind and would recommend her without reservation.
We have kept in touch with Talya and she gives us updates on the market and we will continue to work with her as we consider another purchase!

Talya is amazing! My wife and I are new parents, new to the Tahoe area, and first time home buyers. We feel that we were very fortunate to have met Talya. It was important for us to find the right house in the right neighborhood to raise our family and make a sound investment. Talya is extremely knowledgeable and provided great insights regarding the different neighborhoods and the market that would meet our family’s needs. She walked us through the offer process and always was there to answer questions and offer advice.
We found an amazing house and we cannot thank Talya enough for helping us make it happen!

My wife and I first contacted Talya on the recommendation of a friend who had engaged her to help with his home purchase in Tahoe/​Donner a year prior. We had found a property online that we were interested in and we needed someone who knew the area. Talya definitely knows the Truckee area. She is a longtime resident of Tahoe Donner and like our family, is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She bikes, skis and hikes throughout the Sierras and recognized right away the importance of that to our family. In our search for the right home she placed a subtle emphasis on properties directly connected to the trails so as to find us a home that feels as if it’s a part of the system, not just close by. Without us stating so initially, it was precisely what we needed.
Once we settled on the home we wanted Talya’s advice was invaluable in arriving at a reasonable price that we were confident would get us the home without overpaying. She was well acquainted with the listing agent and the other agents representing other potential buyers. We felt very confident that she had a solid understanding of all the players, their positioning and that we would ultimately arrive at a win — win deal with the sellers. This is exactly what happened.
During the contingency period prior to closing, Talya was a real partner in the process. As we were out-​of-​town buyers, we needed her to handle our interests in the property precisely as if we were there doing it ourselves. She did this and then some. Without our asking she made multiple visits to the home to check on the property inspector, researched some inconsistencies with the address, addressed and re-​addressed a maddening gas smell; even pulling the range out herself to test for leaks! She treated the transaction with the care and thoroughness of someone purchasing a home for herself and not a client. We can’t recommend Talya Dodson highly enough.

Talya was recommended to my wife and I by close friends who also used her to buy their house. Right off the bat she wanted to know our lifestyle so she could fit us with the right neighborhood. Her local knowledge is an outstanding asset in both location and negotiating. We hold her personably responsible for finding our dream home in the perfect neighborhood for our family. She is an outgoing spirit in a outgoing environment…, the perfect match for Truckee real estate!

My husband and I have known Talya for many years. We have relied on her expertise for both selling and buying homes. Talya is unsurpassed in her contract knowledge and negotiating skills. Honest, prompt and never loses sight of her clients best interest! Her fun loving spirit and enthusiasm makes buying and selling a home truly easy. Thank you!

Talya was referred to us by a neighbor who worked with her during her years at NetApp. Between kids, dogs and fun, our trips to Truckee always left us with limited time to find our second home. Talya was always flexible, understanding, and 100% prepared for our families chaos when we arrived. She always sent lots of information for review prior to our arrival and had a well mapped plan of action while we were in town. We ultimately found our dream, Donner Lake cabin, and while there were unexpected issues during the transaction, Talya’s prompt communication and problem solving skills dissolved the stress and fear. Thank you, Talya.

We met Talya at an open house in 2007 and were immediately thankful. We have bought and sold 3 properties with her and wouldn’t think of using anyone else. She’s always prepared, respectful of our crazy schedule, and patient with our kids. Behind her friendly exterior is an outstanding negotiator too! We’ve referred her to many friends over the years. Stephanie R. Claremont,