Marcia Maher ABR,RRS,Homes of Distinction Specialist

"...I had been looking for 7 months before I met Marcia.  I found her to be professional, willing and up for any challenge I gave her.  As with most buyer's, my dream house didn't seem to exist in the area I wanted to be.  Marcia never let me get down.  She stayed positive and persistent.  When we looked at the home I finally purchased, I asked Marcia to sit on the floor with me in the master bedroom to get a feel for the house.  She happily obliged my strange request.  We closed our eyes and sat there several minutes.  It felt perfect and peaceful, and I purchased it.  I do not think that I would have found the perfect house without Marcia and her patience, persistence and professionalism.  Marcia helped me find my home within weeks, not months.  She truly is a blessing to future buyers and sellers.  During the negotiations, she was tough when I needed to be tough and very thorough.  I am very grateful for her help.  .....it has been 3 years since I purchased my home, and I am very happy."  Michelle Whitman, Buyer

"We purchased our first home from Marcia, and she had our best interests in mind.  We felt we were in competent hands.  Your genuine concern and advice made us feel very comfortable......We are very grateful for her overall real estate professional skill, knowledge, and how well she helped us through closing."  The Tillery's, Buyers

"Marcia asserted herself in a very professional manner.  She was upfront and honest with me in regards to her recommended list price....My house sold in the time frame that I desired and very near the price that we both expected.  Marcia always kept me updated, and followed up with every Real Estate Agent that showed my house.  The entire process from listing through closing went smoothly, for which I am extremely grateful.  She helped alleviate a large amount of stress during my family's relocation.....I would recommend Marcia to my friends and family because I trust you.  I believe that you are honest, hardworking, professional, and have your client's best interest at heart."  The Klann's, Sellers

"This is the second time I've dealt with Howard Hanna and Marcia Maher.  The first time I worked with her as a buyer, and the second as a seller.  She is prompt and courteous and very knowledgeable.  She explained both the buying and selling processes from start to finish, and made the experience a pleasant one.  I would highly recommend her and her company."  Steve Cavalero, Buyer and Seller

"Every time I saw a house with Marcia, I would say, 'no...that's just not the house for me...if just doesn't feel right,' and Marcia would continually say, 'I think I have the perfect house for you...but it's not in the area you want.'   I wouldn't listen until, after feeling frustrasted seeing yet another home that wasn't right, I said, 'OK...show me the house.'  I walked into the house, looked around, and said, 'I'll take it!'...Each and every time I walk out onto my back...deck, and sit down in the swing - surrounded by trees...I am thankful that you showed me this house.  If it weren't for your persistence, I wouldn't be happy and where I am today.....you are not only professional, but also very friendly, and you seem to genuinely care about others.  You seemed sincere in wanting to help me find a home and not just a house."  Chris Grosclaude, Buyer

"If you have ever bought or sold a home, you know how important choosing the right Realtor® can be.  I was fortunate when I chose Marcia Maher of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.  She worked diligently through Open Houses, networking and personal effort to sell my house in a timely manner.  Later, she was instrumental in helping choose a home that fit my style and budget.  Marcia has a professional and caring work ethic that surpasses any previous experiences I've had with agents.  I'm glad I have such a valuable asset to draw from in the future."  M. Troutman

"Marcia wa my calm in the storm during the endeavor of selling my house.  She went above and beyond what needed done to get it to sell.  Arranging the staging of my house was not enough for Marcia; she was also an active participant, and thus brought her own loving touches to the final look of the home.  Selling a home....can be difficult, but Marcia handled every detail with the utmost tact and professionalism while at the same time showed caring and understanding in an often emotional situation.  She then found the perfect home for my children and me.  Overall, I could not have asked for a better agent to handle such a major transition for my family.  I am proud to recommend her to others in need of help selling ther home.  I am also now priveleged to call her a friend. "- E. Flores-Noel, Seller and Buyer

"Buying our first home was an overwhelming and sometimes scary process.  We weren't sure where to start, or how to find what we were looking for.  We began by searching the computer and found that our price range had us searching houses that left us with much to be desired.  We needed someone to help guide us in the right direction.  Marcia became our real estate agent almost by accident, and it was probably the best thing that could have happended to us.  She explained the buying process to us from start to finish no matter how many times we needed to hear it.  Marcia was assertive in taking us to see homes that we would have never went to see based on pictures from the Internet, and let us know when new listings became available.  She assured us each time that it was, "the perfect home for us," but never gave up on the searching process with us, even when we felt the house she found was not perfect.  She let us remain active in the pursuit for our home, often taking us to see listings that we found in addition to the ones she wanted us to see.  She was honest and professional from the beginning, not giving us false hope or promises that couldn't be kept.  Her communication was flawless and timely.  She could be reached with any questions we had, was prompt in her response, direct in the bidding process, and really became our advocat in the housing market.  Our home buying experience was a success and the closing smooth.  We still keep in regular contact, so we know that we didn't just buy a house, we acquired a friend.  I would recommend Marcia Maher and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services to anyone who is a first time buyer." - The Carr-DiZinno's, Buyers

"Although this was my 'second time around,' evaluating options and purchasing a home remains a stressful undertaking...Marcia Maher did an outstanding job of understanding what I was looking for, my limits of affordability and adhering to my very demanding time frame.  She presented options and made herself available according to my schedule.  Once the negotiation was complete, the purchase and closing went smoothly.  The overall process was efficient and enjoyable!  I highly recommend Marcia to any first time, or second, home buyer!" - Rick Allen, Buyer

"Moving to a new area requires taking a long hard look at many things (home showings, neighborhoods, etc.).  Many times these are based on what you see as oppose to knowing from good people in the area.  Marcia Maher is that good person.  We needed to move into an area where we had limited information.  Marcia provided good listings for us.  They were for the type of home, neighborhood and area that we wanted.  Her quick response to all of our questions gave us the peace of mind that we made the right decision to purchase the home that we chose.  Marcia was a great resource as a Realtor® and a wonderful confidante in expressing our concerns and needs.  She presented our needs to the other agent in a timely manner, and gave us feedback as she received it.  We would recommend her for any real estate needs!" - Erik and Sarah Irani, Buyers

"We recruited the help of Marcia...to list our house on the market, and being tough economic times, my wife and I were willing and ready to wait 6-9 months for our house to sell.  Two weeks into the process we received an offer for the full listing price on our home, and now had to move quicker than we had anticipated in finding our next home.  Marcia...made every step of the selling and buying process very easy on my wife and I.  We were very picky and must have looked at 50 houses before going back to the first house we saw.  We are extremely happy with our new home and were very pleased with the assistance and service that Marcia....provided us throughout the process.  The best part of the process was the friendship that my wife and I developed with Marcia and her husband, Bob.  They are truly great people, and we would absolutely recommend Marcia to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." - Nate and Tracey, Sellers and Buyers

"Marcia gave a free analysis of home value over a year ago during renovation of home.  I gave her a chance to earn my business due to this.  I was also recommended by a friend." - David Kravits, Seller

"Marcia put me first and made herself available whenever I needed help.  She knew what I was looking for and narrowed our search to those expectations." B. Schlumberger, Buyer