Many thanks to our great neighbor and real estate agent Marty Sweitzer Merriam. Recently my husband and I (both seniors) found ourselves responsible for selling the house of our deceased relatives in Virginia Beach. We turned to Marty for a L&F referral. She was immediately responsive and reccomended another wonderful agent in that area to assist with our needs. Marty was immensely helpful on this end while we navigated our way through a long distance sale under very stressful and sad circumstances. We highly recommend her for your real estate needs, whatever they may be.

Marty was so helpful 24 years ago when selling my condo and simultaneously buying a townhouse. She looked at the condo and told me what I could do to increase the value and it worked! She also worked with me to find a townhouse in a specific geographical location that was within my ability and a perfect fit for my lifestyle as well. I recently asked her to sell that condo as I was moving out of state. Marty was there for me again in walking through and providing me with recommendations to enhance the property's value. Not only did I take her advice but used her contractors and am glad I did. Thank you Marty!

We first became acquainted with our agent who sold our condo for us and was the listing agent for the house we bought 33 years ago. Over those years, Marty has been a friend and advisor on real estate matters. She listed our mom's house for sale 16 or so years ago. This sale was the sale of the house she helped us with 33 years ago. We have always trusted Marty for practical guidance and advice and have never been disappointed.

My wife and I owned a condo apartment in a 1960s building in Arlington. We used Marty to sell it. She has a wealth of market knowledge. In addition (and perhaps even more importantly to us since we do not live locally), she had excellent contractors who were able to upgrade the bathroom, sand and refinish the floors, and paint. Even better, she co-ordinated them so that the work gone done with minimum downtime so that she could bring it to market quickly. She guided us through the sale process and made us feel very comfortable. We recommend her highly.

Our agent Marty was outstanding at every turn. She has a proven formula for success, and it paid off for the sellers.

 Marty is wonderful! She expertly helped us prepare our home for sale, recommending all of the work and the contractors to do it that she knew would make our house competitive in the current market. She explained everything throughout the process, made us feel comfortable at each step, and got us a price we are very happy with. Marty also recommended a great realtor where we wanted to move - who helped us find a wonderful home. Marty helped us buy our house 13 years ago and has been a wonderful Arlington neighbor. We wouldn't have thought to sell with anyone else. I highly recommend her!

Marty was fantastic. She helped us prepare our home for sale, recommending the work she thought would position our house best in the market as well as all of the contractors. She helped us find a great realtor in the place we wanted to move. She was patient with us while we found and bought a new home. Marty helped us every step of the way, kept us informed of the process and the reasons for her recommendations, helped us get a great price for our home, and made the home selling experience as pleasant as possible (she even made us banana bread to enjoy while our house was photographed!). She helped us buy our house 13 years ago, and has been a wonderful neighbor the entire time we've lived in Arlington. I highly recommend her!

Our first experience with Marty Merriam was almost 25 years ago—she represented the seller of the first house we purchased. We were incredibly impressed by her professionalism, knowledge of the home buying process, and familiarity with all things Arlington. Most of all, we appreciated all of the continued assistance she has offered ever since; everything from every imaginable home service recommendation to the best local restaurants and shops (well above and beyond what our own agent provided). Over the years, we have referred several family and friends to Marty when they were considering a move to the area, and especially in/around Arlington. She has also represented countless listings in our own neighborhood. Each experience increased our respect for her knowledge of and experience with the real estate market. She was able to get folks the house of their dreams no matter how in-demand the listing, and without going above their means. She was also able to get multiple offers often above-list-price in every market atmosphere we’ve witnessed over the years. Last year, she represented us when we purchased our second home in Arlington. She knew that we were planning to do a complicated renovation project that was hitting several roadblocks. When she became aware of a house coming onto the market that would fit our needs perfectly, she suggested we take a look. She was right, and we wanted it. She helped us navigate the purchasing process with her usual mastery. Specifically, we were in the height of a hypercompetitive market. There was low inventory, with an influx of out-of-state buyers coming from other expensive markets as a result of several major multinational corporations relocating their headquarters to Arlington. Despite this environment, she helped move quickly. Within one week, she facilitated an accurate assessment of the property and worked with us to craft a competitive bid that she knew would be attractive to the seller. She then guided us through the negotiation process and just one more week later, we got the house! We cannot say enough about Marty. She is the consummate professional, with really an unmatched level of knowledge, experience, and insight. She is warm and caring, and aggressive in meeting your needs.

Marty was great to work with! Everything went smoothly under her guidance and expert advice. We were able to sell the house quickly and at a great price. She takes the time to talk with you and make sure you understand everything, answer any questions you have, and doesn't push you to move forward with anything you're not comfortable with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent!

Marty's deep understanding of the Northern Virginia market were responsible for a quick and easy sale of our Arlington home. She worked with me every step of the way from maintenance and upgrade guidance clear through to closing. Marty handled the whole process masterfully.