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Mary’s Concierge Page"It quickly became apparent after having contracted Mary to manage the sale of my property that I’d encountered a wonderful human being. It seems to me that being a real estate agent for Mary isn’t only about selling homes, but about being of service to people. On many occasions, Mary went beyond her call of duty to ensure a smooth sale at each step in the process. This skill not only requires a sensitivity to people and situations, but considerable knowledge in the area of complex banking and its financial tools. Mary was able to mine this store of knowledge to make things happen when there didn’t appear to be an answer. In other words, Mary Szykowny knows how to pull a few rabbits out of the proverbial hat. Needless to say, Mary is the agent you want to manage one of the biggest transactions in life. Thank you, Mary. You’re the best." - D. V. Phillips
"Last year, we decided that, when the time comes, we will retire in Sonoma. We wanted to buy the house long before that time came and wanted to work with an agent who knows Sonoma well. A friend of a friend let us to Mary Szykowny. Beyond her top-notch business savvy, Mary is the salt of the earth. She is warm, gracious, earnest, and simply a gem. Without hesitation, my wife and I enthusiastically recommend Mary Szykowny.." ~ Vicki Saltzer-Lamb
"I want a Realtor who is smart, detail-oriented, honest, and who will put their client’s needs before themselves. Mary possesses all those attributes and has a unique understanding and instinct for the deal process and what it takes to get the deal done. We trust Mary." - Stan and Debbie R.
"Mary is the nicest and most patient Realtor we have ever met. We looked for a house for ages. She stuck with us when it seemed we would never find the right house. Finally, when the right place materialized, Mary helped us to think things through and ultimately succeed in buying our new home." - Carola and Alec McAndrew
"Mary Szykowny did an outstanding job helping me find and purchase my first home. At first, I felt overwhelmed by the entire process but Mary walked me through every step. Anytime I called or emailed she got right back to me that same day. Mary did an excellent job and I highly recommend her to anyone." - Kaylin Stall
"I recommend Mary Szykowny as a Realtor. This is based upon the exceptional service and positive experience we had during the course of our last home purchase in Sonoma. She found the right house and negotiated a great deal for us. She really put in a lot of extra effort for us on this one. Mary has continued to help us with contractor recommendations which were good and with dealings with the Sonoma County Building Dept. I have been involved with several real estate transactions over the years and Mary is head and shoulders the best!" - Bill and Anne Partridge
"Mary handled my purchase of the “Haunted House” in Sonoma. She alerted me when it was coming on the market, worked closely with me to ensure that the bidding process went smoothly (it was purchased through an executor for an individual), and ensured that everything through close, was as efficient as possible." - Bill Jasper
" Mary is a delightful professional to work with. I would highly recommend Mary to friends and other colleagues." ~ Douglas Shorenstein
"Mary’s integrity both as a friend and as my real estate agent, is unparalleled. She is delightful to work with....calm, kind, funny and focused...She was spot-on when it came to reading the market and guiding me through the two (nearly identical) offers we got almost immediately. She gave me great input about how to prepare my house for sale...what to do and what to leave alone. And she was also a great negotiator when it came time to finalize and close. Mary Szykowny has my real estate business for life! Mary---thank you so so soooo much!" - Billie Thrower.
"Mary was amazing. She was very thoughtful throughout the whole process. Since we lived abroad she often worked late in the night to accommodate our time zone. She was proactive and kept us on track. Even after we closed, she was helpful in helping us settle in the new community." - Simon and Anthea Chan
"This is the easiest survey I have ever participated in. I didn’t have to think about a thing. Why? Mary is a 10. And if there was a score of 100, she would be that. She sets the bar. Period." - Jaqueline Saltzer-Lamb
"Overall, our first home buying experience with Mary Szykowny was amazing. She helped educate us throughout the way and was very patient and caring. There were multiple steps that she kept us on track with her quick communication and accessibility. Mary Szykowny having a warm heart and bubbly character coupled with the keen eyes and fierce negotiation skills makes her a top-notch Realtor." - Steve and Courtney Kiser
"Having worked with Mary on the other side of a transaction, we felt very comfortable in her as an agent. We cannot say enough good thinks about Mary’s overall excellence in all facets of the search, bid, and closing process. Mary is outstanding, and a true pleasure to work with. She goes above and beyond for her clients to make sure the process is smooth and the clients end up with the perfect fit for them. She has a good sense of the market and the bidding process. We are thoroughly impressed." - Ben and Leah Spero
"Mary Szykowny was an absolute dream to work with! Her knowledge of the industry, her expertise in the process, and her patience with us as we toured and looked and searched for the perfect home was truly incredible. As a first-time buyer, Mary helped through the entire process and made the experience as seamless as possible for us-she was on top of everything and gracefully guided us through. Thank you to Mary for your help in finding out new home. We love you!" - Kaylee and Brian
Specialties
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
Charity
NorBar Charity Scholarship Committee
Sonoma League for Historic Preservation, Treasurer
I was attracted to Real Estate early on and always felt home ownership was not only a dream to realize, but an important part of financial planning. I got my license in 2006 and began my career when I stumbled into a local Real Estate office in February 2010, gaining invaluable insight and knowledge under the mentorship program with Kim Heddy.
In those first few years, I learned about short sales, foreclosures, Dodd Frank, and how important consumer protection is, starting with the lending process and throughout the real estate transaction.
I continue to keep myself educated and involved in local and state issues related to housing and real estate, in order to better assist my clients and ensure that their next move is the right move.
Volunteering and giving back to my community and beyond is important to me. I’ve been on the REALTOR® Scholarship Committee for over 10 years and have been active with the Sonoma League for Historical Preservation for over 8 years.
The satisfaction I receive in my job is knowing that I’ve helped my clients achieve their dreams in real estate, whether it is buying or selling their home, down-sizing or up-sizing, or finding the right investment property.
In working together with my clients, nothing is impossible!
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