Although I have worked with several different realtors in many markets Mariana Donahue was recommended and was the first to respond to my inquiry for a showing. Mariana was able to put a deal together on a property within 24 hours despite at least two other interested buyers. She recommended a strategy that would work to avoid counter offers and close the deal in my best interest. After the transaction was secured Mariana worked tirelessly and contacted me daily to arrange for all of the necessary items to close the deal as quickly as possible within 30 days including home inspections, appraisals etc. Mariana also kept in regular contact regarding financing progress as well. The service didn’t end after the closing date as she was able to retrieve property that was promised as part of the sale from the home stagers. Mariana’s local market expertise specifically was in the coastal areas of Orange County was a tremendous help in our home search. Mariana Donahue comes with my highest recommendation if you want to work with someone who is knowledgeable, has maximum integrity, and follows the transaction from beginning to after the sale is made. Count my wife and myself as fans as we will be recommending her to our friends, business associates etc.

Your home is only as good, your image is only as strong, as it's established by a great broker. Mariana is a great writer and presenter, just check her listings. Mariana is a great listener, and goes out of the way to handle every detail capably and professionally. Mariana is an experienced advisor and negotiator. Mariana works tirelessly to sell your property. She is fun to work with and by the end of our home sale, she is a good friend. And our dogs love her.

As many realize, deciding on a realtor is a fraught process unless you are buying/selling homes frequently! Given what's at stake, knowing your realtor and their position, or take on the many issues and hoops to jump through Bauds well for a good transaction. After interviewing the top three Realtors in my neighborhood and a couple of friend's referrals - I got a good understanding of personal synergies and a realistic perspective on my neighborhood market conditions. I found that making it a competitive selection process - short list of three, provided an insight into their true character under pressure and a good look under a "veneer of professionalism" with some. Understandably, having a good referral counts - and while Mariana did not have the years of experience of others, her referral for integrity, knowledge and great interpersonal skills was a clincher. Then there is her keen eye for staging which saved thousands in costs and made the transaction memorable for its smoothness through open house and four week closing even though it was fraught with negotiations! Cannot speak more highly of her.