Testimonials
Samuel S.
Mar 2026
She worked with us for months to get the property ready and negotiated a very good price. We are very happy with her work.
Alyssa
Mar 2026
Marilyn went above and beyond - as is my usual experience.
Whitney and Patrick, First Time HomeBuyer
Mar 2026
Spectacular! Marilyn met with us a few times in 2017 to help us house hunt, before we knew we would be another seven years overseas. During our time overseas, she kept us informed of the market. When we were ready to look seriously again at the end of 2023, she listened carefully to our changing needs and was expert at filtering properties that would meet those. She was flexible with doing virtual showings for us and honest about what she noticed at each property. Her knowledge of the area and willingness to spend time to talk us through pros and cons was so helpful. Marilyn gave us expert support throughout the process, from searching, to all the many questions that popped up under contract, to delicate inquiries and interactions with the seller, through close and beyond. She is a gem!Marilyn has been particularly supportive and helpful even after closing, as she knows we are overseas and won't be back to check on the property in person for two months. I can't say enough good things about how cared for we felt through this process and how smoothly everything went. Above and beyond!
Becki, Empty Nester Buyer
Mar 2026
Marilyn is the absolute best in every way. She goes way above and beyond. She was always available when needed to answer questions, or provide the best professional advice. No question was too trivial. Marilyn was supportive and kept the transactions and process moving, but in a kind and compassionate way. She thought of extra things, beyond the actual house hunting and closing, that provided direction to other resources that made the whole process great! I can't imagine working with another realtor.
Aida, Repeat Buyer
Mar 2026
High level of professionalism is what would describe Marilyn during many years I've known her, also she's an amazing person. Excellent standing among other service providers.
Carrie and Bill, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
Marilyn is fabulous; we have worked with her for over 20 years and trust her guidance. Since we were moving overseas, we left her several blank checks to finish a needed renovation to our home, which she took on supervising on our behalf. Well above and beyond, as usual! above and beyond. We couldn’t have done it without her!!And, we had switched to a new property management company; she stayed on top of them to keep them responsive and represent our interests!
Tom & Ashley, First Time Homebuyer
Mar 2026
Looking for the perfect home can be overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. That's why we highly recommend Marilyn as your real estate agent. She made our home-buying experience a truly unforgettable one.Marilyn's warm and welcoming personality immediately put us at ease, and her deep knowledge of the real estate market gave us the confidence we needed to make one of the biggest decisions of our lives. Throughout the process, Marilyn was always there for us, answering any questions we had and providing us with valuable insights and guidance.We appreciated Marilyn's honesty and integrity and felt like she had our best interests at heart. She went above and beyond to ensure that we understood every aspect of the process and that we were comfortable with each step we took. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, we are now proud homeowners and couldn't be happier with the home she helped us purchase.In short, if you're a first-time homebuyer looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated real estate agent, look no further than Marilyn. We know that anyone who works with her will be in great hands.
Manu and Susan, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
Fantastic - Marilyn is such a pro! Makes our life so easy to be working with her. Marilyn was great and kept us informed all along the way and guided us smoothly through the process
Kevin, Relocating Buyer
Mar 2026
Very good attention to our needs and great knowledge of the marketplace. Patient and always available for answering questions. Marilyn drafted professional and impressively spot-on written communications via email to the seller's agent(s) during the negotiation process.
Susan, Repeat Buyer/Seller
Mar 2026
The service we received from our agent was outstanding. Since we had sold a house with them previously, we had a good relationship. They went above and beyond the expected to make sure the house was staged perfectly. They talked me through changes I did not want to make in the house for staging. They were 100% correct in their recommendations and I am glad I took their advice. It made all the difference in how the house looked. It was well worth the effort.
Cathy and Gregory, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
As always (this is the fourth purchase or sale we have used Marilyn for), Marilyn's service could not have been better. From advice and assistance on staging, a gameplan for necessary repairs/upgrades to maximize sales value, determination of the right price point in a dynamic market, formulation of the most effective listing strategy, negotiations with the buyers' agent, and finally assistance with closing on settlement day, Marilyn's service was absolutely perfect. This is why, over the years, we have not hesitated to recommend Marilyn and McEnearney to friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We will continue to do so.
Donald, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
Marilyn Cantrell is the best agent one could ever hope for, she's one-of-a-kind and someone in whom I have total confidence and trust, for 16 years, 3 home purchases and sales, and counting.
Kelly and Nick, First Time Home Buyer
Mar 2026
My husband and I recently bought a home, and we cannot imagine having this done without Marilyn's hard work! She is an exceptional agent - she is informative, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. She provided detailed assessments of each property, and we learned a great deal during the search process. Once we found the home we loved, she worked hard to make sure the purchasing process went smoothly! Marilyn has a wealth of knowledge for the real estate market and if anyone is interested in buying or selling their home, we would highly recommend Marilyn! She is an incredible agent and we will be forever grateful for the time and energy she put into helping us buy our home!
Emily and Matt, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
Emily and I wanted to write you a special note of great appreciation for the extraordinary work you did to help us sell our house in Falls Church, VA. Not only did you work tirelessly to make sure every detail was carefully attended to, but you also provided wise counsel throughout the process that led to a phenomenal outcome: we sold our house at lightning speed for an amount that exceeded our highest expectations. Given the current interest rate hikes, economic uncertainty, and concerns about the United States heading into a recession, what you did for us was nothing short of miraculous!! Emily and I believe we sold this house for as much as we could ever hope to sell it for AND we believe the timing was absolutely perfect – for that we are deeply grateful to you.Marilyn, you are, without a doubt, a world-class professional and a fierce advocate for your clients. We deeply appreciate the outstanding work you delivered for us concerning one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives.
Lisa and Phillip, First Time Homebuyer
Mar 2026
Marilyn Cantrell went above and beyond working with us to find the house of our dreams. She spent countless hours researching homes, providing us guidance based on her years of experience. Once we found our home, she researched the home, area, crime, comps and many other little things, to help us make an educated decision and smart purchase. She worked with the seller's agent to negotiate a fair price and through our issues. Since closing two weeks ago, Marilyn has continued to follow up with us, ensuring we get settled without issue. Marilyn was beyond prepared to handle all our questions and demands. When it came time to understand the financial side of the purchase, she was ready with an excellent recommendation, who was able to provide immediate support to our questions as well as turn around a mortgage in 3 weeks. Marilyn having a known and ready team to support the purchase (home inspector and loan agent) made the difference in our purchase.
Delores, Seller and Buyer
Mar 2026
Marilyn was courteous and very responsive in response to all our questions and concerns. She made herself available on short notice and according to our own busy schedule. She was very creative as to what household items should be removed to stage the condo and what items could remain to assist in staging. She did a fantastic job of staging the condo. Marilyn was readily available to explain all the steps to be followed when signing various documents. She was forthcoming with ideas as to how to achieve a fast potential offer on the condo. She offered guidance and advice as to how to make a decision when we had three simultaneous offers.
Megan and Chris, Repeat Buyer and Seller
Mar 2026
Have had three great experiences with Marilyn Cantrell and would recommend her to anyone. She's always eager to assist and fights on your behalf. Marilyn knew the price point we wanted and helped us to form a contract to best get a ratified contract for the price we wanted.
rigok
Mar 2026
Marilyn Cantrell helped us purchase the perfect home for my mother. She worked with both of us to determine what would be a good area for my mom not only to live but to get around safely and easily to do her weekly shopping. Marilyn took my mother around and showed her many properties which she first ran by my husband and I since we were going to be purchasing the property for mom to live. Marilyn was very kind and respectable to both of us, knowing that it was a delicate balance of a great place for mom to live as well as a good investment for us. She worked painstakingly to find the best property, in a great location which was a great investment property. We highly recommend Marilyn Cantrell for all your realtor needs. She is professional and extremely knowledgeable and able to help with all aspects of purchasing a property. She made it easy and was readily available to answer all our questions or provide additional services or recommendations for contractors we needed which was above and beyond her realtor duties.
MrOrganized
Mar 2026
Marilyn Cantrell is an amazing real estate agent who offers a unique combination of honesty, diligence and in-depth industry knowledge. Having both bought and sold homes with her assistance, we found that Marilyn’s complete understanding of the real estate transaction process was invaluable. She listened to exactly what we hoped to achieve and offered advice that was right on target. We found her knowledge of the DC Metro area to be extremely helpful in guiding us and when we encountered difficulties in the decision making process, she came up with creative solutions to help provide us with the answers that we needed. Marilyn is an agent who puts the well-being of her clients before her own, and she has earned both our loyalty and respect.
cathytloose
Mar 2026
Marilyn was initially recommended to us by a friend when we relocated back to the US - we were overseas in the foreign service and looking to buy a house in VA. Since that initial purchase, Marilyn subsequently helped us with renting our house, then selling the house and purchasing another house. Marilyn is our trusted advisor for all past and definitely future transactions. She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and we rely on her vast real estate knowledge to guide us through the local real estate market. We have recommended Marilyn to many friends and all of them speak highly of her and she had helped them successfully in purchasing/selling their house. It's great knowing someone that you not only can trust but will provide great and honest advices on all real estate transactions.
brennan wergley
Mar 2026
Marilyn helped me find my first home in Arlington, VA. I could not have been happier with Marilyn, both in how she worked with me to find my place, as well as the result of our home search. Marilyn took the time to learn and understand exactly what I was looking for and made sure that we found the perfect home for me. I have recommended Marilyn to two other friends looking for their first homes and have heard nothing but positive feedback.
mussomeli
Mar 2026
Marilyn combines a great sense of professional with a very down-to-earth demeanor and human touch. She is extraordinarily reliable and knowledgeable, and is absolutely trustworthy. She never grew weary and always remained patient with us as we struggled to find just the house we wanted. She is the best.