Marissa Makram

We were blessed to find Daniel Gale Southerby’s Foley-Makram-Kelly Team of Kelly, Marissa, and Janet when selling our home in Smithtown in September 2025. After a nightmare experience with our first realtor, Kelly and Marissa were a revelation. Their warmth and professionalism were apparent from our first phone conversation. They arrived at our first meeting prepared, with evident experience and expertise, answering all our questions confidently. The honest and practical approach they employed when explaining the complete process and what to expect was a breath of fresh air. From start to finish Kelly and Marissa were prompt and clear communicators who always found ways to reassure us, make us laugh, and generally make the stressful process of selling our home fun. Our home was in contract within two weeks, and we never had to lift a finger. Kelly and Marissa took care of every detail, while always keeping us in the loop. No detail was too small for them to notice and they were exceptional at keeping the processes moving rapidly from contract to closing. We highly recommend Kelly, Marissa, and Janet of Team Foley-Makram-Kelly for any real estate needs on Long Island. We will absolutely be choosing this remarkably professional and effective team for all of our future home sales and purchases.

Marissa and her team provided knowledge of real estate in general, specific information about Valley Stream and current market conditions, along with understanding of the challenges of selling our parent’s home if over 60 years. They made themselves available in person, via phone calls and texts from beginning to end of the process. Marissa served as the lead agent and primary contact person from early spring until closing at the end of August. From clean out of the home and making recommendations about how to best present the home Marissa had an eye on how to best present the home in order to make the best of current market conditions She showed the house at all times of day after two open houses to maintain momentum of buyers’ interest. Her attention to detail was impressive - even arriving at the honeymoon hours before and evening open house to make sure the house was cooled down to best show the home Marissa facilitated the buyers multiple visits, an inspection and work we agreed to complete prior to the sale. I can’t say enough about how professional I found the Makram/Foley/Green team to be. But for me, their kindness, encouragement and support through an emotional process of selling our childhood home after Mom’s passing was a crucial feature. They also understood the challenges of family dynamics and helped our attorney get the closing completed in a timely manner. Highly recommended

Not having any experience buying or selling a home , Marissa and her team filled that void and I knew I was in good hands. I highly recommend her for your reality needs. Thank you very much Ladies..

Selling our home was very emotional. My husband wanted to retire. So let’s do this - but wait that means leaving all my friends and family and life of 30 years in the same place. Marissa was able to get an awesome price for us while keeping my husband happy and me Off the ledge. The team is kind and thoughtful and they listen. They have a synergy that is awesome and they are there all the time. Marissa went above and beyond taking care of the lawyers papers and dealing with our HOA- all always with a smile. They are quick to respond to you and take care of all the parts. They don’t just list your house and say see you at closing. We entrusted her with our home and creating a seamless entry to our future. Thank you seems so Minimal for all they have done and that they are backed by a wonderful company - Daniel Gale.

Like many of us, I struggle daily with anxiety. So purchasing my first home during the most unprecedented real-estate environment in history, coupled with my struggles, had my expectations of the homebuying experience pretty low. However, from the second I spoke to Marissa on the phone, she immediately put me at ease and set the tone for what would be an experience that eclipsed my expectations. No matter how many questions I had, no matter how many times I needed to go over where we were at or planning for contingencies, Marissa fielded my every request as if we were family. Always reassuring, never judging, and always being an advocate. In the end, I was able to secure my actual dream home in my target neighborhood only hours after it came to market. Marissa was even kind enough to entertain our 9 month old at the closing! Overall, I can't recommend Marissa enough. I don't plan on ever moving again but if I was, she would be my first phone call.