Seller Testimonials

Hear what some of Mary Ann Teixeira's clients have to say about their selling experience

Nathan S.

Seller

Mary Ann is someone you want on your side come time for negotiations. We initially selected Mary Ann based on her familiarity and knowledge of our neighborhood. After our first meeting is was apparent that her professionalism, integrity and tenacity were equally as strong. During the process of selling our home there were several things that stood out. 1) Mary Ann established a detailed and aggressive schedule (per our request) to get our home on the market and sold ASAP. 2) Inspections, stagers, open houses, cleaning, photographers, paperwork, website, fliers, etc, were executed like clockwork. We didn't have to worry about a thing 3) When dealing with other agents and interested buyers Mary Ann is extremely kind and professional. It was empowering and comforting to have Mary Ann represent our home and us through the selling process 4) Mary Ann was great about giving us the facts, even …

Mary Ann is someone you want on your side come time for negotiations. We initially selected Mary Ann based on her familiarity and knowledge of our neighborhood. After our first meeting is was apparent that her professionalism, integrity and tenacity were equally as strong. During the process of selling our home there were several things that stood out. 1) Mary Ann established a detailed and aggressive schedule (per our request) to get our home on the market and sold ASAP. 2) Inspections, stagers, open houses, cleaning, photographers, paperwork, website, fliers, etc, were executed like clockwork. We didn't have to worry about a thing 3) When dealing with other agents and interested buyers Mary Ann is extremely kind and professional. It was empowering and comforting to have Mary Ann represent our home and us through the selling process 4) Mary Ann was great about giving us the facts, even if they were tough to hear at times. This helped us take the emotion out of decisions and ultimately make the right choices. Marry Ann was calm and collected throughout the entire process. 5) Mary Ann is someone you want on your side come time for negotiations. She is to the point, unwavering, and probably very tough to read from a buying agent perspective. As someone who works in sales I was very impressed. 6) McGuire is a solid agency and Mary Ann knows how to leverage their assets such as photographers, websites, listings, MLS, etc. Mary Ann was also able to recommend an agent she had worked with through McGuire on the buying side for us in Marin.

Taylor B.

Seller

I've worked in the real estate industry for over 25 years as a Senior Loan Officer and have teamed up with all levels of experienced realtors to help close their transactions. I've never worked with MaryAnn on a professional or personal level until I interviewed her to possibly sell my home in Belmont. I interviewed local agents, high volume agents and even contacted my realtor that I used in the past. MaryAnn was the last I interviewed and was undoubtedly the best choice. She conducts business with a straightforward approach with a clear goal in mind--to get you the best possible price that she can. There was no instance in the entire process of selling my home that I ever questioned her strategy, her work ethic or her experience. The entire process, from beginning to end, was smoother than I could've ever wished for. If you are ever thinking of selling your home, you need to hire MaryA…

I've worked in the real estate industry for over 25 years as a Senior Loan Officer and have teamed up with all levels of experienced realtors to help close their transactions. I've never worked with MaryAnn on a professional or personal level until I interviewed her to possibly sell my home in Belmont. I interviewed local agents, high volume agents and even contacted my realtor that I used in the past. MaryAnn was the last I interviewed and was undoubtedly the best choice. She conducts business with a straightforward approach with a clear goal in mind--to get you the best possible price that she can. There was no instance in the entire process of selling my home that I ever questioned her strategy, her work ethic or her experience. The entire process, from beginning to end, was smoother than I could've ever wished for. If you are ever thinking of selling your home, you need to hire MaryAnn. You will not be disappointed!

Martin B.

Seller

We hired Mary Ann to sell our home in San Mateo after we had already moved out of the area. Due to our relocation and a few complications with the buyers that we decided to work with, the closing process was a little more longer and complicated than usual. Despite this, she did a phenomenal job of staying on top of all aspects of the process and keeping us informed all along the way. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market and was always willing to go above and beyond on little tasks (e.g. coordinating with stagers, landscapers, cleaners, contractors, junk haulers, etc) since we were no longer in the area. In the end, we sold the house for well above list and are happy to recommend Mary Ann.

Leslie C.

Seller

Mary Ann did an amazing job in getting my parent's house ready for market and then negotiating the best offer for us. We interviewed a number of potential agents and we selected Mary Ann as she has an engaging personality, excellent marketing skills and was passionate about learning about the house. She walked through the house with us and spent a significant amount of time looking at each room and talking about the uniqueness of some of the features. The house required some renovations and modernizing before being put on the market. Mary Ann provided us recommendations on improvements that we could make to the house without going overboard on the costs. Mary Ann and her assistant Julie contacted contractors for the bids and ensured bids were reasonable before proceeding. Mary Ann and Julie did an outstanding job in coordinated and managed the improvement projects. We don't live l…

Mary Ann did an amazing job in getting my parent's house ready for market and then negotiating the best offer for us. We interviewed a number of potential agents and we selected Mary Ann as she has an engaging personality, excellent marketing skills and was passionate about learning about the house. She walked through the house with us and spent a significant amount of time looking at each room and talking about the uniqueness of some of the features. The house required some renovations and modernizing before being put on the market. Mary Ann provided us recommendations on improvements that we could make to the house without going overboard on the costs. Mary Ann and her assistant Julie contacted contractors for the bids and ensured bids were reasonable before proceeding. Mary Ann and Julie did an outstanding job in coordinated and managed the improvement projects. We don't live locally so we were always kept informed as to what work was being done. We received frequent updates, and daily pictures of the progress. Mary Ann kept the different workers on task to the date she had told us that she would have the house ready for pictures. Within less than 4 weeks, the property, pest and sewer inspections were completed and renovations to the house and yard were complete. It was incredible! I don't know how she did it!! The house looked spectacular. My family couldn't believe it was the same house. Throughout the process she guided us with her expertise and knowledge of the current real estate market. We have 100% trust in Mary Ann's judgement and recommendations. She has been on target with every recommendation she has provided us. Mary Ann held a number of open houses focused for specific audiences (brokers, neighbors, potential clients after work, potential clients during the weekends). Mary Ann provided me a thorough analysis of the bids from prospective buyers and her recommendations for negotiating the best offer. She far exceeded our expectations on the sales price of the home. We could not have done it without her!!

Roselle F.

Seller

Thank Heaven for Mary Ann, Mary Ann took control of my house, organized, and executed the project of getting my house ready to rent. Moving out is stressful enough and not to have to deal with getting my house ready was such a gift. She brought me the renters and the price I wanted in 3 days. Working with Mary Ann is such a pleasure and I feel fortunate to have had working with me. Would I recommend her? 100%

S.C.

Seller

Mary Ann was referred to us by another realtor as someone who is experienced listing homes in our area. After initially meeting, we felt comfortable with her as being the proper fit for us. It took some time, though, before we were ready to put our house on the market, at which point we needed a fairly quick sale. It just happened that Mary Ann was vacationing out of the country. No worries, her team got the process started with Mary Ann coordinating from abroad. When she returned, she stepped in and saw the rest of the transaction through. Her professionalism and optimistic nature helped keep us calm during the more stressful events that are likely to arise with any home sale or purchase. I would certainly recommend Mary Ann to anyone looking for an experienced advocate for their real estate transaction.

J.K.

Seller

Excellent overall experience. Mary Ann is very professional, knowledgeable and savvy. I could not have asked for a more conscientious and helpful partner to engage with in selling my house in the Belmont / San Mateo area. Especially in the currently challenging COVID times! Mary Ann has worked tirelessly over the years to be astute on the SF Peninsula housing market. Her point of view on home improvement suggestions was spot on plus she has a great network of experienced work crews to assist (paint, floors, yard, staging). As the project manager, Mary Ann put together an aggressive but realistic timeline and together we hit the go-to-market dates for the house to be listed. Mary Ann executed particularly well on the listing phase - and the huge challenge of attracting quality prospective buyers without the benefit of open houses due to COVID. Mary Ann was my advocate managing to …

Excellent overall experience. Mary Ann is very professional, knowledgeable and savvy. I could not have asked for a more conscientious and helpful partner to engage with in selling my house in the Belmont / San Mateo area. Especially in the currently challenging COVID times! Mary Ann has worked tirelessly over the years to be astute on the SF Peninsula housing market. Her point of view on home improvement suggestions was spot on plus she has a great network of experienced work crews to assist (paint, floors, yard, staging). As the project manager, Mary Ann put together an aggressive but realistic timeline and together we hit the go-to-market dates for the house to be listed. Mary Ann executed particularly well on the listing phase - and the huge challenge of attracting quality prospective buyers without the benefit of open houses due to COVID. Mary Ann was my advocate managing to a top closing price after only a short time on the market. Special high marks on her overall communication and timeliness throughout. I can enthusiastically give the highest recommendation to Mary Ann and her team. Thank you, Mary Ann!

Jen C.

Seller

I can't say enough great things about Mary Ann. She's more than an agent; she's a friend, designer, contractor and adviser. She was with us every step of the way through the sale of the home from meeting inspectors and painters to personally escorting and following up with all potential buyers. While some of that may seem standard fare, Mary Ann's style is unparalleled. She's personable and easy, yet pushy and stern when she needs to be. We found these characteristics very valuable and believe that our house sold quickly and to the right buyer because of her prowess. She's also a fantastic consultant, able to give really great advice that's right for you. We love her dearly.

Scott V.

Seller

Very knowledgeable of the market and got me a good price for my home. Always ready to answer any questions I had throughout the process. Knows most local realtors and their tactics. Would use again.

Sara N.

Seller

Mary Ann possesses the rare combination of professional excellence and true caring for her clients. In addition to being extremely organized, responsive and well connected, Mary Ann is a great communicator. She helped my mother overcome her fear of leaving her home of 50 years and took all of the time required to ensure that she understood the process, had the time she needed to make decisions without feeling pushed or rushed and helped make what was a difficult process much easier for my family.

Carl G.

Seller

I have been in Real Estate Management for over 35 years with Coldwell Banker in the East Coast. I have trained thousands of agents during my time in Real Estate and I must say MaryAnn is special. I recently gave MaryAnn my Mother's home to list and sell. The house needed much work being an older home. I live in Arizona and was not available to supervise all the repairs. MaryAnn took care of everything and on top of that had the house staged, what a wonderful job she did. She did her comps perfect and we listed the house at the price she recommend. Within 10 days we had 8 offers all above asking. She laid it all out like a true professional, presented it to me and we selected one with a back up, and within 30 days we closed. MaryAnn, could have worked in any of my offices. At Coldwell Banker we have a saying and that is "She is simply the best!!! I highly recommend MaryAnn for any of your…

I have been in Real Estate Management for over 35 years with Coldwell Banker in the East Coast. I have trained thousands of agents during my time in Real Estate and I must say MaryAnn is special. I recently gave MaryAnn my Mother's home to list and sell. The house needed much work being an older home. I live in Arizona and was not available to supervise all the repairs. MaryAnn took care of everything and on top of that had the house staged, what a wonderful job she did. She did her comps perfect and we listed the house at the price she recommend. Within 10 days we had 8 offers all above asking. She laid it all out like a true professional, presented it to me and we selected one with a back up, and within 30 days we closed. MaryAnn, could have worked in any of my offices. At Coldwell Banker we have a saying and that is "She is simply the best!!! I highly recommend MaryAnn for any of your Real Estate needs.

Marge H.

Seller

We want to give our "super" realtor Mary Ann Teixeira our highest praise for her work on the sale of our San Mateo home. A realtor with a lot of market savy, smarts, and professionalism. She connects with each of her clients, and goes "above and beyond" to represent clients with their home sales and home purchases. Due to her efforts we made a lightening fast sale with great results! The house was sold "as is" with a pre-emptive offer, well above asking price, in one day! We had no "For Sale" sign, no "Open Houses", received all cash offers, and closed in seven days. Her talent for networking in the real estate profession made it all happen. If you want a premier realtor working for you... go with Mary Ann T.

Jim H.

Seller

Wow, where do I begin? My sister and I sold our dad's home after he passed and because we didn't live close, she took total control of all aspects. May Ann was directed but not pushy, and knew when to drive forward and when to take it easy. She always had suggestions, but left the decisions to us. She did all the little things, of course, but what most impressed us was how she was total project manager in getting the home available for market. And it paid off. We got WAY MORE than what we expected or listed the house for, as she masterfully worked to get top dollar for us. We've very grateful and would highly recommend!

John H.

Seller

Mary Ann had a great reputation in our neighborhood long before I used her. Having met her at several open houses in our area, I decided years ago she would be the first agent I would contact when I sold my home. From start to finish, Mary Ann was professional, helpful and beyond pleasant - The entire process was very smooth and much easier than I expected, and all of this during the COVID-19 quarantine. Mary Ann absolutely knows the Market, and particularly the neighborhood I was living in. I doubt that I could have had a better experience, or have found a more capable agent. She is a pleasure to work with, and if I come back to the area, she will get my business.

Klaren J.

Seller

Excellent overall experience. Mary Ann is very professional, knowledgeable and savvy. I could not have asked for a more conscientious and helpful partner to engage with in selling my house in the Belmont / San Mateo area. Especially in the currently challenging COVID times! Mary Ann has worked tirelessly over the years to be astute on the SF Peninsula housing market. Her point of view on home improvement suggestions was spot on plus she has a great network of experienced work crews to assist (paint, floors, yard, staging). As the project manager, Mary Ann put together an aggressive but realistic timeline and together we hit the go-to-market dates for the house to be listed. Mary Ann executed particularly well on the listing phase – and the huge challenge of attracting quality prospective buyers without the benefit of open houses due to COVID. Mary Ann was my advocate managing to a top cl…

Excellent overall experience. Mary Ann is very professional, knowledgeable and savvy. I could not have asked for a more conscientious and helpful partner to engage with in selling my house in the Belmont / San Mateo area. Especially in the currently challenging COVID times! Mary Ann has worked tirelessly over the years to be astute on the SF Peninsula housing market. Her point of view on home improvement suggestions was spot on plus she has a great network of experienced work crews to assist (paint, floors, yard, staging). As the project manager, Mary Ann put together an aggressive but realistic timeline and together we hit the go-to-market dates for the house to be listed. Mary Ann executed particularly well on the listing phase – and the huge challenge of attracting quality prospective buyers without the benefit of open houses due to COVID. Mary Ann was my advocate managing to a top closing price after only a short time on the market. Special high marks on her overall communication and timeliness throughout. I can enthusiastically give the highest recommendation to Mary Ann and her team. Thank you, Mary Ann!

Kathleen M.

Seller

Mary Ann is totally dedicated to getting your house marketed and sold. She kindly but candidly helps you prepare your property for sale. Unlike some other agents, she will tell you what is really going on in the market and not just tell you what you want to hear. In addition to making sure that there was a virtual tour of my property available within a week of my signing the contract, she also had me listed in all the MLS services. She also had open house advertisements in the local newspapers. She made sure there was on open house every weekend while it was on the market as well as having it listed on the broker's tour. She worked as hard selling it as if it were her own home. Plus she listened to my suggestions and did everything I asked her to do. If you want someone who will be responsive, caring and energetic to sell your home, call Mary Ann Teixeira at 650-399-5505!

Renee P.

Seller

I have known Mary Ann for awhile now, and have been working with her for about 6 months. As a marketing professional I get to see just how dedicated she is to her clients satisfaction, and how personally motivated she is to exceed her clients expectations. Her listings sell impressively quickly in a market like we have now too. The last one sold in about 8 days. That's crazy! Mary Ann is a kind, energetic, and ambitious woman who loves what she does and loves people. I'm happy to call her a friend and colleague and I know that you couldn't find a better Realtor to work with!

Marcela I.

Seller

Mary Ann was the listing agent for our home in Burlingame. She really made a process that is usually stressful feel smooth and easy. I cannot say enough good things about her professionalism, attention to detail, initiative and enthusiasm. Mary Ann did a terrific job: from the marketing of our home which brought hundreds of interested buyers and agents to her suggestions about small improvements and presentation that added so much value. She also coordinated all the details and was patient and responsive in answering all my questions. I strongly recommend Mary Ann to anyone wanting to make the sale of their home a successful and stress free experience.

Bill L.

Seller

What to say about Mary Ann? Well, firstly, she treats your house and the marketing of your home for sale just like top software companies treat marketing. Web presence, high end photography, amazing attention to detail. As a software professional I can't tell you how nice a change of pace that is over most local businesses. Especially on the San Francisco Peninsula, high quality images on the internet are what drive people to your home to see it. Then to top it off she comes complete with a set of high end professionals for home inspection, staging, photography, title, etc. She's a one stop shop. The process of selling your home can be very challenging and (as it turns out) quite emotional as well. There are a ton of papers to be read and signed. Mary Ann made this simple for us. She listened to everything we had to say and incorporated the way we felt comfortable wor…

What to say about Mary Ann? Well, firstly, she treats your house and the marketing of your home for sale just like top software companies treat marketing. Web presence, high end photography, amazing attention to detail. As a software professional I can't tell you how nice a change of pace that is over most local businesses. Especially on the San Francisco Peninsula, high quality images on the internet are what drive people to your home to see it. Then to top it off she comes complete with a set of high end professionals for home inspection, staging, photography, title, etc. She's a one stop shop. The process of selling your home can be very challenging and (as it turns out) quite emotional as well. There are a ton of papers to be read and signed. Mary Ann made this simple for us. She listened to everything we had to say and incorporated the way we felt comfortable working into her process. For example, I had an emotional reaction when it hit me that I'd come home from work one night and see a "for sale" sign in front of MY house. I wasn't expecting to feel that way, but Mary Ann made it easy. She offered to let me know at least 24 hours before the sign would go up, so I'd be prepared. It sounds silly, but it wasn't. It made the process comfortable. Mary Ann was at our house all the time prepping and showing. She held 4 open houses in 2 weeks. 4!!! And drove well over 100 people through the house in the first weekend alone. She is a master negotiator as well when it comes down to the final transaction. She laid everything out for us in a spreadsheet (again, a real breath of fresh air) and made it simple to see which way to go, and clear what we should do. Last, she went above and beyond over and over. She helped us find rental properties, she helped us get boxes for moving, she helped us with a few difficulties we had with the buyers after the fact (after she was no longer officially tied to the sale). Mary Ann is highly professional, sensitive to her sellers' needs, focused, polished, and above all, is a great person that we now count as a friend. I couldn't recommend her more.

Mark & Claudia

Seller

Mary Ann is great. We were first introduced to her from her marketing of our neighborhood. We contacted her to discuss the possibility of selling our home and she spent time with us explaining the current market conditions, showing us compatibles, and us an idea of the value for our home. She asked us questions about our plans and goals and discussed how she could support those goals. Her knowledge of the market and area, along with her professional approach made listing our house with her an easy decision. She developed a marketing plan for our house including painting, clean-up, tile refinishing, and complete home staging in preparation of listing. She managed the whole process, coordinating the work with each vendor and following up on all aspects in a timely manner, all while keeping us fully informed. She then coordinated a Brokers open and held an open house which resulted in …

Mary Ann is great. We were first introduced to her from her marketing of our neighborhood. We contacted her to discuss the possibility of selling our home and she spent time with us explaining the current market conditions, showing us compatibles, and us an idea of the value for our home. She asked us questions about our plans and goals and discussed how she could support those goals. Her knowledge of the market and area, along with her professional approach made listing our house with her an easy decision. She developed a marketing plan for our house including painting, clean-up, tile refinishing, and complete home staging in preparation of listing. She managed the whole process, coordinating the work with each vendor and following up on all aspects in a timely manner, all while keeping us fully informed. She then coordinated a Brokers open and held an open house which resulted in receiving multiple offers and the sale of our house on the first weekend. Mary Ann continues to service her clients post-sale, coordinating closing paperwork, and answering questions from both parties. You can tell Mary Ann enjoys working, teaching, and servicing her clients through the entire process. We highly recommend Mary Ann for your real estate needs and are thankful for having the opportunity to work with and get to know her personally.

Jeanne B.

Seller

Mary Ann worked relentlessly to help me get through the process of getting my house ready to go on the market. If she hadn't been there to guide me through what was a nightmare of a Roller-Coaster Ride, I know eventually I would've made the decision not to sell. She gave me the push and support I needed each time something went wrong in getting ready to show the house, reassuring me everything was coming along great and looked wonderful. Mary Ann helped me hire people to do repairs and gave advice on things that I needed to change, although I fought her on some items, in the end she was usually right. She brought in Kerry Roth,of Décor Staging, to stage my home and Kerry suggested we should change some of the colors in the rooms, which really made a big difference. Kerry did a wonderful job in transforming my house into a beautiful home I was proud to say I owned. Mary Ann did an excelle…

Mary Ann worked relentlessly to help me get through the process of getting my house ready to go on the market. If she hadn't been there to guide me through what was a nightmare of a Roller-Coaster Ride, I know eventually I would've made the decision not to sell. She gave me the push and support I needed each time something went wrong in getting ready to show the house, reassuring me everything was coming along great and looked wonderful. Mary Ann helped me hire people to do repairs and gave advice on things that I needed to change, although I fought her on some items, in the end she was usually right. She brought in Kerry Roth,of Décor Staging, to stage my home and Kerry suggested we should change some of the colors in the rooms, which really made a big difference. Kerry did a wonderful job in transforming my house into a beautiful home I was proud to say I owned. Mary Ann did an excellent job marketing my house at a time the market was cooling off, and as a result I received multiple offers and sold at a great price. I feel like Mary Ann has become a friend and all the positive comments in the reviews people have written about her, I completely agree with. If you want someone that isn't pushy, will listen to your opinion, but will stand her ground when she feels she's right, and guide you in the right direction in getting your house on the market and sold at a good price, go with Mary Ann. My only wish is that she was here in Texas to help me go through the buying process. Not having Mary Ann here representing me, as a Buyer, makes me appreciate her and what she does for a client even more. I would definitely use her again!

Anne B.

Seller

My husband and I moved from the Peninsula to the Foothills. Our transition to our new home spanned a little over two years. Mary Ann represented us as the selling agent when we sold our condominiums in San Mateo. Mary Ann proved to be a valuable asset to us in theses transactions because she knows the current market trends of the area. Her professionalism was evident throughout the entire process. We sold the first condo in 2011 in a rather sluggish seller's market. Mary Ann worked with us to prepare the property for sale, marketed the property through mass mailing, and held weekend open houses. Through her outstanding efforts she was able to provide us with an acceptable offer in less than eight weeks. The second condominium closed escrow last month. Again Mary Ann's market knowledge and professionalism made this process seamless. She was able to bring us a number of offer…

My husband and I moved from the Peninsula to the Foothills. Our transition to our new home spanned a little over two years. Mary Ann represented us as the selling agent when we sold our condominiums in San Mateo. Mary Ann proved to be a valuable asset to us in theses transactions because she knows the current market trends of the area. Her professionalism was evident throughout the entire process. We sold the first condo in 2011 in a rather sluggish seller's market. Mary Ann worked with us to prepare the property for sale, marketed the property through mass mailing, and held weekend open houses. Through her outstanding efforts she was able to provide us with an acceptable offer in less than eight weeks. The second condominium closed escrow last month. Again Mary Ann's market knowledge and professionalism made this process seamless. She was able to bring us a number of offers after the property was on the market less than two weeks. Mary Ann's negotiating skills are outstanding, she explained each step of the process to us allowing us to make the best decision. Mary Ann is a true professional, yet she is also a warm and caring person. Both my husband and I have lived in San Mateo for over twenty years and it wasn't easy leaving the area. Mary Ann always puts the client first and allows them to move through the selling process at there own pace. Mary Ann is a wonderful person and a true professional. I would highly recommend her to represent someone in a real estate transaction!