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★★★★★
"I have met and worked with a lot of realtors but I can tell you Marla is by far the "BEST" I have ever worked with. You ask her a question and she turns an answer around ASAP. She always makes herself available for you and leaves no stone un-turned. Marla is also fun to work with, friendly to everyone and goes the distance for her clients. Consider yourself lucky to have someone like her on your team."
★★★★★
"My wife and I could not have been happier with the effort and service we received from Marla Striar. She brought a thorough understanding of the area and the market at the time we decided to downsize and sell our home. She was on top of everything, and knew what to do before we asked for things. Her advice or how to show our home's best features, her sense of timing, and her understanding of our needs not only made a stressful time much less so, but were also key factors in the quick sale of our home to qualified buyers. Her follow-up on all the details after getting the offer, all the way through the closing, made our lives easier. In addition, she was instrumental in helping us find the right place in our search for a new place to live, and was as diligent with the details of that transaction as well. Her dealings in all aspects of the process were professional, and from day one, we knew were in capable hands. We consider ourselves fortunate that Marla was our choice to represent us and our home."
★★★★★
"To whom it may concern, Marla made selling our home completely stress free. In a very competitive Rye Brook market she had our home in contract under 45 days! She expertly executed every aspect of the home-selling process including initial staging and photos, open houses, and even utilized social media to reach every corner of the market. Marla personally followed up with each looker and agent that walked through our doors. She was accessible at a moments notice, including when our home closed during Christmas vacation (and we were out of the country)! Marla is patient, encouraging and knowledgeable- she left no question unanswered and we look forward to finding our new Rye Brook home with her under our wings!"
★★★★★
"Marla is the best agent. She was honest, understanding and always in my corner. She made this experience smooth and great!"
– Stefanie
★★★★★
"No one can ask for better agent than Marla. I have so far worked with 6 agents in the past for my other past buying and selling transactions and Marla just tops the chart by far. She is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes her time in understanding your buying needs by putting herself in client's shoes and provides realistic reasoning on the potential house functionality. She took away a major portion of our stress during our buying journey and we ended up landing with our dream house in a desirable neighborhood all because of Marla. She never tried to rush us with taking decisions and we always felt that there is a knowledgeable and caring member of our family who is helping with house hunting. And it even gets better after the transaction gets completed because she will stay around to answer any questions post buying and provide friendly suggestions as a good neighbor."
– Ravi
★★★★★
"We had a great experience working with Marla. We always felt that she had our best interest in mind and was an excellent communicator throughout the process. As soon as we found the house of our dreams, she kicked into high gear and was so on top of everything. It was great to have her in our corner!"
- Ian and Erin
★★★★★
"In the height of pandemic buying, Marla found us our home. After working with another agent /company for 3 months- wasting hours of our time, we were introduced to Marla and her team (Keslow Team) at Compass, and it was hands down the best decision ever. (A special thanks to Maryanne Farrell at Compass for making this connection).
Marla took one look at our situation (2 girls under 2) and empathized with our limited time immediately. She looked at homes for us, gave us her honest thoughts, and worked tirelessly until we found our home. Never once did I look at a residence and think “she doesn’t get it.” In fact, every home we looked at- we were on the same page. Moreover, she could point out, honestly, the pros and cons. We found our home within 5 weeks of working with her.
My husband and I trusted Marla so much that we recommended her work to my sister-in-law. Yet again, Marla didn’t rest until they found their home. (I believe she also found this home in under two months time.)
She was on it. And then again she did the same for our friends. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Marla to anyone who is serious about buying and doesn’t want to waste time. We’re very grateful for her work. Thanks, Marla!!"
- Megan
Marla is an excellent listener and takes time to understand the needs and goals of her clients, making them feel comfortable with the process from beginning to end. She believes best is relative and each client is unique. If a client tells Marla what’s best for them, she will do her best to find it. As a result of her networking acumen and communication skills, Marla has built a wide network of important relationships. These connections, from talented attorneys all the way to local camp directors, make her an invaluable resource for people just moving to the area.
As a member of the Seth Keslow Team at Compass, Marla uses the many resources at her disposal to adeptly position a listing and to find buyers a home that makes sense for them. No matter which side of the transaction, she works closely and honestly with her clients. She excels at moving fast, a pace necessary in a competitive market.
A history buff at heart, Marla taught middle school for 10 years before starting a family. As a parent and former teacher, Marla understands the multi-faceted needs associated with the home buying process. Not just the budget, space, and location, but the intangibles. Does it feel like home? Marla’s previous experience as a teacher lends a unique perspective and essential insights. Combining this with having grown up here and caring deeply about the history of the county, Marla understands the scope, size and feel of every town in Westchester and how to help people find what they are looking for, whether they are coming to the area for the first time or moving around within Westchester.
Marla’s first-hand experience as a home buyer inspired her to help others find exactly what they hope for in a home, and a community. She and her husband left no stone unturned before deciding to move to Belle Fair in Rye Brook. The sense of belonging and amenities offered made their move easier, and they’ve been happily living in the celebrated community for 7 years.
Marla resides in Rye Brook with her husband and their two daughters. She is an active volunteer as a class parent in Rye Brook’s elementary school. In addition, Marla and her husband are involved members of the Belle Fair community. Marla received her BA in History cum laude from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and an MA in Education with high honors from NYU.