Mara Elliot

★★★★★
"Mara Elliot could not have been more professional in helping us buy and sell our two condos. She exemplified all that is right with a realtor. Her expertise was beyond her years and she was without a doubt the best realtor that we used and we have bought and sold lots of real estate. She guided us flawlessly through each procedure and we recommend her with our best wishes and without any hesitation. It was never easy for her dealing with me and I must say in the end we wound up with so much more than we thought was possible. Compass is lucky to have her and we can only say a humble thank you for her expertise."

★★★★★
"Mara was our agent on a cross-country move / purchase to the Main Line area. Over 9 months (~3 month intense search), Mara went above and beyond to help us. She was great as our in-person representative - reviewing houses that were “us” and sending videos. She also arranged a few marathon tour days when we were in town, including neighborhood tours and stops at her favorite coffee shops. She always had time for us, listened to our concerns, and helped us to focus on what mattered. Throughout the search, offer, negotiation and closing stages, Mara was knowledgeable, dedicated and professional. When the closing process had some hiccups due to the other side, Mara remained a communicative problem solver the entire time. Ultimately, we closed on time with the terms we were looking for. And we love the house and plan to live in it for years to come! I would highly recommend Mara. You are not just another number to her. She is passionate about finding the right home for you as a person."

★★★★★
"Mara’s thoughtfulness made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth—and even enjoyable. On our first open house meetup, I said I could ride around in her SUV all day, exploring neighborhoods and hearing about what makes each one unique... I wasn't kidding! That said, Mara was always mindful of our time and clearly put real effort into understanding what we were looking for and our boundaries. And Mara offered so much valuable insight along the way- ideas on ways to renovate, tips for maintenance, and a thorough explanation of each step as we progressed. Her patience, flexibility, and kindness meant so much. As parents, we know how tricky it can be to rearrange your schedule at the last minute to fit in a showing. I truly felt supported throughout the process, and genuinely "heard". That means a lot. Thank you again for everything. We’re so excited to settle into our new home in Merion Station and look forward to bumping into you and your fam as we get to know the community!"

★★★★★
"Working with Mara was an absolute dream. From our first conversation to closing day, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us find the perfect home. She was always responsive, patient with our many questions, and had a great understanding of the market. Mara went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!"

★★★★★★
"We give Mara Elliot six stars! Mara is an outstanding Realtor, knowledgeable, thorough, reliable, and professional in every way. We have purchased 3 homes in our married life. Mara is the only realtor that we can say was a true pleasure to work with! Mara goes "above and beyond" in every way. We give Mara Elliot our strongest possible recommendation."

★★★★★
"Mara oh Mara, what can we say about Mara? Patient, trustworthy, organized, punctual, and emotionally intelligent she embodies all of these superlatives. We moved from out of state and as one can imagine it was quite daunting. Mara from the beginning asked all of the right questions to better understand what we wanted as a couple and what each of us wanted individually. Armed with this information Mara systematically narrowed down different areas in the Philadelphia region that she thought we might like. She then set up a whirlwind weekend where we were able to see over 20 houses. Mara kept us on schedule and continuously took notes on what we did and did not like. When it came to making a decision, Mara was extremely supportive as we ping-ponged thoughts off of her. Mara handled our flood of emotions throughout this process like a pro and she really has become a friend. We cannot recommend Mara enough; it was truly an absolute delight working with her."

★★★★★
"We had a great experience working with Mara and her expertise was beneficial in this crazy market. We were totally lucky to have her by our side. She was always available when we needed to view a home. Her knowledge and responsiveness helped us find the perfect house. Mara also made the purchase of our new home while selling our current home a seamless transition. She was always there to answer even the most minute questions. As first time home sellers we were unsure of the process and she was there step by step to provide guidance or advice when issues arose. Throughout it all she provided a calm and reassuring presence and we couldn't have done it without her. I would recommend her to anyone."

★★★★★

"Working with Mara was the best decision! We searched for a house for almost 2 years and worked with multiple agents before connecting with Mara. Mara absolutely went above and beyond to find us the perfect home! She really listened and understood what we were looking for. We were very specific on location and layout and Mara made sure not to waste our time with houses that wouldn’t work for us. By the end, she knew what we wanted even more than we did! Mara was always on top of finding new listings, made sure we got in for showings early and at times that were convenient for us, and was available day and night to answer our questions. When we found a house we loved, Mara worked her magic - advised us appropriately, made the right relationships, and even got two open houses shut down for us because she was so persistent! She guided us through to closing and as first time home buyers, we were very grateful for her support. We trusted Mara throughout this whole process and could not have found our home without her. We HIGHLY recommend Mara- she will find you your dream home!”

★★★★★
"Mara is the best! She helped us lock down the house that we were in love with in Devon, even after an open house that had over 50 other prospects showing high interest. We would not have been able to do it without her! She is really passionate about her job, she is super knowledgeable, she understood exactly what we were looking for, and she spent so much of her time going to look at houses for us (we were living in California and could not see the houses in person). I was very new to this process and Mara was very kind to answer ALL of my questions in detail, and she made this process a lot less stressful than it probably tends to be. Thank you Mara, we appreciate you so much!!"

★★★★★
"My wife and I recently engaged Mara Elliot to handle the sale of our condo in Fitler Square and the purchase of a rowhouse in Queen Village. We hoped our realtor would possess three qualities that would make our sell/buy a success. She had to understand nuance and the market as Center City is different from surrounding towns. She would have to be organized and help us deal with a sense of strategic urgency. She would have to keep us calm. And she had to be facile at media and know how to maximize our success while acting honestly and fair. Mara hit the ball out of the park. Mara sold our condo at a fair price and made sure all parties felt they got a good deal. She organized everything from the furniture staging and photos to inspections and closing. We never felt rushed, but Mara was always on the job working on our behalf and keeping us focused. On the buy side of the equation, we could not be happier in our rowhouse - purchased at a price right in our budget. Mara is a mature listener and her sense of design and style was right on the mark. Working with Mara was not only a successful experience but a real pleasure too."