Marissa Verson Harrison

We connected with Marissa at an open house and right away Marissa stepped up to learn our wants and needs to better help us find our home. As first time home buyers, we were nervous and unsure of the process, but Marissa met with us and broke down every step. She made herself easily available for any question that we had and was very responsive. We (very, very) quickly found our dream house and Marissa wasn't afraid to work swiftly with us to put our offer in (and under asking!). She connected us with fantastic mortgage lenders and insurance brokers. She also helped us to find inspectors, roofers, electricians, foundation and drainage people, cleaners ... the works! In many ways her hard work did not stop after we closed on our house and she has been a valuable resource for the additional work that the house needs. We really could not have done it without her and we are endlessly grateful for all of the hard work and expertise she put in helping us to purchase our home. We highly recommend Marissa to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home in the East Bay!

We first met Marissa at an open house last year, and she immediately stood out for how knowledgeable and approachable she was. As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated how she took the time to walk us through the buying process and educate us along the way. She had all the right local connections from mortgage lenders to plumbers and carpet cleaners—the list goes on—which made every step so much smoother. Throughout the process she was incredibly hands on, communicative, and patient, always available to answer our many questions. Her expertise and relationships in the area are what ultimately helped us get our home, and we’re so grateful. On top of that, her great personality made the entire experience enjoyable and even fun along the way. We would highly recommend Marissa to anyone looking to buy or sell in the East Bay!

Marissa is a fantastic realtor and we would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for an agent. She was very responsive and easy to communicate with, and she really helped us to find the features that were most important to us to guide our home search. It took quite a few houses before we found one that we wanted to make an offer on, but we never felt pressured to settle (and in fact after getting to know what we were looking for, she would actually remind us why a place wouldn't be right for us if it was clearly missing something we wanted). Instead of stepping back once the offer was accepted, she went out of her way throughout the entire closing process to fight for us and try to get the best outcome she could for us. She even provided recommendations for experts to work with on house projects that we wanted done after the close. She really went above and beyond anything we expected.

Marissa helped me find and secure my perfect home in Alameda, even in this competitive market. From our first meeting, she quickly understood my needs and preferences, honing in on the ideal location and home for me. Her deep market knowledge, attention to detail, and proactive approach stood out—she considered everything from a home’s condition to its expansion potential. She goes above and beyond, approaching the neighbors to get the scoop first hand about the community. She's no shrinking violet! When we found the perfect place, she moved fast, negotiated off-market, and managed the entire process seamlessly. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, we closed without a hitch. She was tenacious in getting me this house and I appreciate her more than words can express.

Marissa is wonderful to work with. House buying is inherently stressful. You need to work with someone who understands the local market, understands your needs and give honest feedback about what is going to work for you or not. Marissa is communicative, driven and perhaps most importantly, a pleasure to spend time with. If you need to spend hours with an agent visiting listings, you want to actually enjoy spending time with them. When it came time to purchase and actually close the deal, Marissa took the time to always make sure we fully understood what was happening, to make sure we were comfortable and felt heard in what can be an overwhelming, fast-paced process. Prior to that she also took her time to explain what to expect in the house buying process, and she also helped arrange walk through inspections that was invaluable to us in the bidding process. After we closed she continued to work tirelessly to help us arrange contractor work, and take care of little details to make our lives easier. She's got great contacts for insurance, mortgage, contractors, movers, etc. I'm glad we placed our trust in Marissa!

Marissa tackled our very specific requirements with relentless energy, educating us as she scoured listings and reach out to associates looking for the perfect unicorn. When we went into escrow, she walked us through each step, helped us keep our senses of humor, and was there whenever we needed her.