Steady and Judicious Advice
“My wife and I worked with Marian to buy a new home and then sell our apartment in the midst of the pandemic and a very volatile real estate market of 2020-21. Her steady and judicious advice — and a great sense of humor — helped us navigate through what would have been a stressful process even without those complicating factors. Marian's communication style, professional knowledge and network of connections are of great help for first-time home buyers.”
- Haik Gugarats, 2022
Professional, Knowledgeable, Fun and Funny
“Marian is extremely professional and knowledgeable but also fun and funny. She was able to help us move quickly on a home in Alexandria that came on the market immediately after meeting her—not what we were expecting to happen timing-wise. Marian prioritized our needs to get a competitive offer in quickly, and in the process she educated us and alleviated all of our concerns.”
-Chris Johnson, 2022
Highly Recommend Her and Her Team
Marian was incredibly helpful throughout the process of buying a new condo and selling my old condo. She takes the time to properly explain each step of the process. I highly recommend her and her team.
-Jennifer Glicoes, 2022
Practically Part of the Family
“Marian is the best! At this point, Marian is practically part of our extended family, having helped me buy/sell a condo and my current house, my sister sell/buy a house, and my mother buy a condo. We continue to return to Marian because she is so easy to work with. She made what we thought would be an overwhelming process much easier than we had expected. Even though we encountered some bumps along the road (in no way related to Marian), Marian guided us through and explained everything to us so we were able to make the best decisions for us. Marian was also able to work around our very abnormal/opposite work schedules-no easy feat! I highly recommend Marian to anyone looking to buy or sell in the DC area, especially anyone new to the homebuying process.”
-Sara Thornborough, 2022
Knowledgable, Honest and Straightforward
“Marian is a very helpful agent who knows a lot about dealing with the DC area market. She took the time to give us a great initial overview and walk us through what the home buying process would involve. She was also responsive to all the questions we had throughout, and made time in her schedule to get us into viewings on short notice. This is my second trip through the process with Marian, and I would definitely recommend her to DC area home-buyers - very knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward when necessary to keep us focused on ending up with a great home.”
-Ryan Pierce, 2022
“A friend of a friend recommended Marian’s team and I am so grateful! I was a first time home buyer, and Marian walked me through every step to make sure I was knowledgeable and comfortable. After she and Shalom showed me several properties I had my offer accepted at a great home. Marian and Shalom are total pros and I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
She Consistently Achieves for Her Clients
“Knowing the competitiveness of the DC market, I was girding myself for a fraught process - prepared to simply persevere and end up with a house that was I mostly happy about after multiple heartbreaks and lots of frustration. Recognizing my experience may have been uniquely smooth - perhaps even an outlier - the process was so much easier and digestible than I anticipated. Marian read the seller and the market dynamics surrounding the property I was interested in perfectly. In a market where it's routine to waive inspections and/or appraisal contingencies, we made a winning offer on a property I was really excited about that had both. That was such a relief for me. She read the situation perfectly, and - as a result - I felt like I was being treated equitably as a buyer in what is quite objectively a seller's market.”
-Tina Stow, November 2021
Attention to Detail and Great Explanations
She did not shy away from a low dollar sale, compared to most DC homes. I appreciated her attention to detail, great explanations and treating me as if I were a million dollar home buyer.
-Mary P., Temple Hills, August 2020
My Sincere Gratitude for All of Your Efforts and Success
"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all of your efforts and success in getting my house rented, especially in the current climate. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I will definitely recommend you and obviously hire you if I ever decide to part with my Carrie Bradshaw gem."
- Sylvia Colella, Georgetown, Spring 2020
She Was Articulate and Extremely Thorough
“Initial communication from Marian was extremely detailed and thorough. I immediately felt confident that she had a strong grasp of real estate and could articulate that understanding well.”
-Chris Le and Angela Tse, March 2020
Couldn't Have Asked For a Smoother Process
“It was less stressful and difficult than everyone warned me it would be. I feel like Marian did a really great job of preparing us well ahead of time for all the steps of the process. We started talking with her almost two years before we actually bought, and she treated us with respect and attention no matter where we were in the process. She was always available to answer our questions or help us find out who could. I felt like she really cared about helping us find the right place for us, and she never made me feel bad about my limited budget. Marian was a fantastic agent, and we couldn't have asked for a smoother process for our first home-buying experience. I would definitely recommend any of my friends or family work with Marian”
- Melissa Cichantek, Editor, August 2019
She Has Her Client’s Best Interests at Heart
Over a year ago, when we first thought about buying a house, Marian was the only realtor we talked to who told us that rushing out to buy because we were worried about Amazon driving up the market might not be a smart plan. We thought that her willingness to tell us that instead of encouraging us to buy, even though it potentially lost her a sale, showed that she really did have her clients' (and potential clients') best interests at heart.
- Monica St. Dennis and Elijah St. Dennis, Alexandria, July 2020
A Richly Deserved Reputation
“Marian has a richly deserved reputation and demonstrated performance as a top-quality real estate agent. We chose to work with her due to her talented team and recommendations from our daughter and son-in-law.”
-Diana and Gordon Peterson, Retired, July 2019
Professional, Thorough, Kind
Because I know Marian personally and her work ethic and character, I knew I could trust her in this process.
- Natalia Barolin, Kalorama, November 2020
Helped Us Succeed in a Competitive Market
“We felt she was knowledgeable about how to make a competitive offer in an insane market and would be aggressive enough to help us succeed. We also appreciated that we didn't feel pressured or pushed at any point.”
-Dan & Kelsey Kim, July 2021
Professional, Knowledgeable and Very Personable
“We previously worked with Marian on buying and selling a property. Marian is professional, knowledgeable, and very personable. We enjoy working with her and her team and highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell property. In this market, we were surprised to even find sellers that accepted our offer and appreciate Marian's time and promptness in writing a competitive offer.”
-David & Jennifer Mitchell, July 2021
She Did a Wonderful and Thorough Job
Marian came highly recommended through a mutual friend. After our initial meeting, I felt incredibly comfortable moving forward with Marian and didn't feel a need to interview another agent. She listened and asked great questions about what I wanted in a home. As a first time home buyer, Marian did a wonderful and thorough job explaining the ins-and-outs of the process. Due to COVID, we were able to set up a Zoom meeting and went over the different scenarios of what to expect. I totally lucked out having Marian as my agent!
- Scholastica Nguyen, Alexandria, January 2021
Clear, Quick, Full-Service
Marian was my real estate agent for my first purchase six years ago. She made the process seamless and stress free. I've always known I would use her services again in the future. Marian recently sold my condo, again with ease (as far as I was concerned :). We got what we were looking for and more. She is an expert in her field, and you realize that the moment you meet her. I felt so confident having her represent me and my property. Nothing was missed!
- Kimberly Stevenson, Cathedral Heights, January 2021
Felt Very Comfortable
“The process is more complex than I initially thought so I thought Marian did a great job going through issues step by step. I appreciate how organized she was, and communicating that there are different phases of the process. The other Realtors I was interviewing were nice and great, but I think the difference for me was that I felt much more comfortable with how the process would go from the outset with Marian.”
- Justin Wyatt Fore, Attorney, August 2019
Process Was Much Easier Than We Expected
She was strongly recommended and once we met her, we understood why. We loved her energy and honesty.
- Priscilla Alvarez and Stefan Kronenberg, Falls Church, November 2020
The Process was a Two-Way Street
We had briefly worked with a different realtor that was very pushy, so we wanted to avoid someone similar. From the very first meeting, Marian was not pushy, and we really appreciated her approach to the homebuyer-realtor relationship being a two-way street. We were confident that she would provide her honest opinion and not push us to buy something we weren't totally happy with. She as also very knowledgeable of the different neighborhoods in DC and Arlington and what each has to offer. She was genuinely interested in what we were looking for, including the price range and neighborhood.
- Marissa Block and Andres Suarez, Capitol Hill, June 2020
She’s no bullshit, the best
- Cory and Jason, June 2020
“She gets the job done right, works on facts, is professional, always accessible and made it painless! She’s also respected in the industry and works with great stagers.”
I Wish I Could Give Her 6 Stars!
“Every day, my partner and I wake up in a house we love, and we feel great about what we paid for it!
Marian helped us find our perfect home, and expertly guided us through the process. Her counsel was critical, in helping us pass on houses that were close, but not right for us, in helping us assess the potential for renovations, where applicable, and in crafting a strong offer, when the time came.
Marian gives straight advice, and doesn't try to sell you on a house which isn't the right fit, just to close a sale. I wish I could give her 6 stars!”
-Leith Weston, Business Manager, Capital One, November 2018
Such Professional Service
“Thank you and Marian for such professional service. The sales effort has improved with each of my condos. Great work!”
- Brian Dulmaine, Retired, four time-repeat client, October 2018
Marian and Compass — an Unbeatable Combination
“Marian and her team heavily researched the Georgetown market before setting a price, advised me on how to make my home most appealing to potential buyers, and came up with a phenomenal marketing plan. They were with me every step of way — from listing to closing. In my book Marian and Compass is an unbeatable combination.”
- Jay Kane, Attorney, United States Federal Reserve, June 2018
Her Team Took Care of All the Details
"Marian was a fantastic resource for us both in buying our condo in Solo Piazza and selling it. Her and her team took care of all the details and allowed us to focus on the what was important to us during the process. We would highly recommend her if you are looking to buy or sell in the DC metro area. She is very accessible, professional, and dedicated to her clients."
— Sam Cable and Coral Cable, August 2018
Outstanding Real Estate Professional
“Marian is an outstanding real estate professional and I won’t hesitate to call on her again when the need arises. She has the market knowledge and industry expertise to effectively guide you, the savvy to negotiate a fair price, the work ethic to keep up the search for the right property, and the emotional intelligence to navigate the stressful bumps in the road of any real estate transaction. Highly recommend.”
- Ann Quinlin, Healthcare Software Executive, August 2018
The First People We’ll Call
“Marian and Jorge were both amazing and we'd 100% recommend them to anyone who is listing their rental or home for sale. They were both so responsive, proactive, helpful and professional along the way. We hope to work with them again in the future and they're definitely the first people we'll call to help with our property listings.”
- Joe Zaczyk, Product Manager, Custom Ink, September 2018
You Are a True Professional
"You always put us first. You are a true professional, great at what you do, and a pleasure to work with."
— David Hecht & Ivanesa Pardo, Surgeon, Repeat Client, December 2016
She Works So Hard
"I used Marian Rosaaen to purchase a condo last year. I don't know if you have ever bought a house - but as a first time homebuyer, she was OUTSTANDING. She did a "class" for my husband and I - went through what the paperwork looks like, what to expect, everything. She works so hard - she always answered my questions, no matter how silly I felt they were. I will also say - my MOST favorite thing about Marian is that she isn't annoying - like trying to make a sale for the sake of a sale. She wants to make sure it is right for her clients. She is just the best."
— Meagan Foster, Senior Policy Advisor, US Senate, March 2016
““Earlier today we finalized on our second closing in three months. At every step you’ve mitigated my stress level and presented fair, honest and succinct options while assessing benefits and risks. All reasons I knew you’d be right for us in this buying/selling process.””
No Reservations Recommending
"Marian is the type of Realtor you want on your side. She is extremely positive, has great energy and knows the data and trends in the market better than anyone. If I have a friend, neighbor or colleague that has real estate needs I would have no reservations recommending them to Marian, in fact I would gladly make the introduction."
- Graham Pruitt, Senior Loan Office, MVB Mortgage, March 2016
Thorough, Detailed & Trustworthy
"We met Marian at an open house in Capitol Hill and from the beginning knew she would be the Realtor we use when we purchased our first home. She is extremely helpful during the home buying process and is willing to take her time to teach or answer any questions. Marian is thorough, detailed oriented, and trust-worthy. Even after we have purchased the house, she has continued to reach out to us and help us with any questions. We have recommended her to friends and clients. We will personally and professionally use her for all our future real estate purchases."
- Evelyn Smith., Founder, Evelyn Pierce Design, April 2015
Smart, Savvy and Competent
"Closed on our new condo on Tuesday and moved in today! We are so excited to be in our new home. Couldn't have navigated the hot DC housing market without the help of the best Realtor in DC, Marian Rosaaen. She was smart, savvy, professional and competent. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy, sell or rent in DC!!"
- David Mitchell, Attorney, Repeat Client, July 2015
I Missed You Through the Process
"I missed you through the process of buying my condo even though my real estate agent was very nice. But she was not you. I missed your clear guidance and your great organizational skills. I'll be sure to recommend you to whoever needs help with real estate buying."
- Silvia Burwell, Retired, January 2018
(seller client in VA, purchased in Massachusetts)
Best DC/MD/VA Realtor Ever!
"Finally closed on our new home! Now we own a little piece of D.C. Thank you Marian (The Marsten Group), best DC/MD/VA Realtor ever!"
- Christine Kelly, 2013
There is Too Much to Say
"Thank you so much for sticking it out with me. Thank you for your patience, your good humor, your candor and guidance (both of such inestimable value to a first-time homebuyer), and your professionalism in the face of adversity.
I very quickly felt secure having you in my corner, and always trusted that you had my best interests in mind. If you’ll allow me to wax poetic, your ability to be the impartial, analytical rock to the willow tree of my heart, bending in the winds of emotion, as it were, was the key to our ultimate success.
You will be an immediate recommendation to anyone I know who is looking for a Realtor."
- Daniel De Sousa, Architect, National Park Service, November 2017
She Was On Top of Everything
"Marian was the world's most amazing real estate agent. She took care of every single thing, from having two doors replaced, electrician, stove repaired, even having lightbulbs changed, etc. And she did all of the regular real estate agent stuff, too, but beyond expectations. She was on top of everything. I didn't have to follow up on a thing. Marian was patient with calling me between my obligations and dealing with me being too indecisive. Seriously, I am so very very very glad that there was someone on whom I could rely and whose judgment I could trust absolutely."
- Lillian Becker, Retired, May 2016
Expertise, Experience and “Can Do” Attitude
“Having a realtor with the patience Marian had was incredibly helpful in making the best decision for my needs. I was particularly happy with how effortless the process went- buying and financing. This was reflective of the expertise, experience, and "can do" attitudes of Marian and Scott [Davis from Mclean Mortgage]. It was a pleasure working with both of them that made what could have been a very stressful experience actually fun.”
- Janice McLean, Retired, January, 2019
I Would've Been Hugging You
"Thank you so very much for being amazing throughout this whole process. I really enjoyed working with you. I love this unit, building and tenants but wouldn't have made the leap without such a capable Realtor. Was shell shocked this morning or would've been hugging you and doing the happy dance as I was when I brought in my first box."
- Lindsay Kavanaugh, June 2015
