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Marina Shatalova - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026
- Women Story
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
Category
Buyer Advocacy · Real Estate Advisory · Off-Market Property Access · Negotiation Excellence · Boutique Women-Led Services
Marina Shatalova
Founder & Lead Buyer’s Advocate, Marble St.
📍 Based in: Mornington, Victoria, Australia
“I don’t wait for the perfect home to appear — I create it.”
Why She Matters
In one of Australia’s most competitive property markets, Marina Shatalova has built a reputation for doing what most buyers’ agents won’t — or can’t.
As the founder of Marble St., Marina is known for her signature door-knocking strategy, unlocking off-market homes long before listings go live. Her approach combines psychology, negotiation mastery, and relentless execution, helping families secure homes faster, smarter, and often well below market price.
Company Overview
Company Name: Marble St.
Industry: Buyer & Vendor Advocacy · Real Estate Advisory
Headquarters: Mornington, Victoria, Australia
Website: marblest.com.au
What the Company Does
Marble St. is a boutique buyer and vendor advocacy firm serving Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, specialising in off-market and created-market purchases.
Core services include:
Buyer Advocacy — tailored property search, inspections, due diligence, and negotiation
Off-Market & Door-Knocked Acquisitions — homes found before agents list them
Auction & Private Sale Negotiation — professional representation under pressure
Vendor Advocacy — selecting and negotiating with selling agents on behalf of owners
Marina works with no more than three clients at a time, ensuring deeply personal, hands-on execution.
Founder’s Approach & Philosophy
Marina’s edge comes from an unconventional blend of skills:
🎓 Master’s Degree in Psychology
🏡 Licensed Estate Agent (REIV)
🚪 10+ years of door-knocking experience — a rarity in modern buyer advocacy
Her philosophy is grounded in:
Human psychology over listing portals
Timing and relationships over waiting
Ethics, transparency, and client-first advocacy
Buying property, in Marina’s view, is not luck — it’s strategy, persistence, and precision.
Key Achievements & Milestones
🚪 Australia’s only Buyer’s Advocate with a decade of door-knocking acquisition experience
⏱️ Average purchase time: 5–20 days
💰 Client savings per transaction: $45,000–$350,000
🏠 Dozens of high-value off-market purchases secured
🤝 Built a trusted reputation across Mornington Peninsula & Greater Melbourne
Awards & Recognition
🏆 REB Finalist — Buyer Advocacy Firm of the Year, Victoria (2024 & 2025)
These consecutive recognitions underscore Marina’s consistency, ethics, and results in a highly competitive sector.
Why She’s One to Watch in 2026
As buyers face:
Low housing supply
Rising competition
Emotional fatigue from auctions
Marina Shatalova represents the future of buyer advocacy — proactive, personalised, and deeply strategic.
In 2026, when off-market access and negotiation intelligence matter more than ever, Marble St. stands out for one reason:
Marina doesn’t compete on volume.She competes on outcomes.
Impact Beyond Transactions
Reduces stress and emotional burnout for families
Creates access where none seems to exist
Saves clients significant time and money
Elevates ethical standards in buyer advocacy
Demonstrates how boutique firms can outperform scale
Marina Shatalova is redefining what buyer advocacy looks like in Australia.
Through Marble St., she proves that with creativity, psychology, and relentless follow-through, buyers don’t have to lose — even in the toughest markets.
That is why Marina Shatalova is a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026.
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