Meet Janelle

As a partner and founder of Front Porch Realty Group, Janelle Fazackerley combines her passion for homes with her joy in providing service for the needs of first time, move-up, country property , and investment buyers. Sellers and buyers from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations find in Janelle a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate partner for their transactions. Her certification as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) allows her to thoroughly address the needs of her senior clients.

As part of a third-generation Marin County family, Janelle appreciates the area’s natural, historical, and cultural features that draw so many families to live in it’s towns and cities. Her in-depth knowledge of the Bay Area enables her clients to find the perfect neighborhood to suit their needs. She has also accumulated significant expertise with country and investment properties.


Janelle works hard to maintain a versatile communication style. She emphasizes responsiveness, clarity, and compassion when working with clients and employs a variety of strategies to serve their needs depending on the situation. Her extensive professional knowledge and commitment to outstanding customer service have yielded a reputation resulting in a successful business built upon a steady stream of referrals and returning clients.


Before embarking upon her real estate career, she was a San Francisco paramedic and later owning and operating a successful children’s clothing store in Mill Valley for over a decade. These experiences taught her how to create satisfactory solutions in any circumstance, and she continues to leverage this skill to serve her real estate clients’ best interests.


Janelle has found a good deal of pride and satisfaction in giving back to the community, by having served on numerous local boards including The Bishop’s Ranch Retreat Center, the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, and LEAP, the fundraising foundation for the Lagunitas School District. She and her husband, Jim have also taught disaster-preparedness, CPR, and first-aid to the community for many years. A nature lover, Janelle relaxes by hiking the West Marin ridges and walking along the beach with family, friends, and her standard poodle, Remy.