Marianna is an accomplished agent who brings a strategic yet personable approach to the home buying and home selling process. Prior to joining Douglas Elliman Real Estate, she owned and directed a daycare/preschool in Bohemia, NY for nine years. As an educator and business owner, she learned how to be patient, detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong advocate for all of her students as well as their families.
As your real estate agent, Marianna will be an advocate for you. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, she will work tirelessly to promote your best interests. If you are selling, she will work with you to get you the fairest price, in the least amount of time, by using state-of-the-art technology, and Douglas Elliman's superior marketing materials. If you are buying, she will work hard to provide you with the best information and market data to inform and assist you so you can be a well-equipped buyer with the strongest possible negotiating position.
Marianna understands that buying and selling real estate can be stressful. As a full-time real estate agent, she will work hard to lower your stress level and make your experience as pleasurable as possible. She will accomplish this through constant communication and by being accessible whenever you need her.
Marianna has been an area resident since 1996 and earned her Bachelor's degree in education at Empire State University. She recognizes the unique characteristics and benefits of living and working in Smithtown, where she has raised three of her own children, and involved in their school achievements and academics.
Above all, Marianna values relationships over transactions. Whether it’s a starter apartment, investment property, or second home, Marianna provides the same level of unmatched service for all of her buyers, sellers, and renters at any stage of their real estate journeys.
"Treating my clients like family is both a guiding principle and a way of life, as for the award at the end is the value of gaining new friends who become family along the way."
About Janice Zavala
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What do you look for in a real estate sales person? Competence, trustworthiness and likability are a few of the authentic qualities that Janice offers to her clients.
Competence: “My 20+ years experience as a business owner and a degree in advertising, art and design has helped me develop a unique multifaceted skills set to remain on the cutting edge in the field. As a Douglas Elliman real estate salesperson, I am held to a high standard. Our agency is number one in New York and third in the nation. The resources available set our agency apart from the rest and are instrumental in helping our clients transition either to or from their home.”
Trustworthiness: “My strength is listening for the essence of what you’re looking to accomplish whether buying, selling or renting. I am knowledgeable, confident and comfortable in real estate because of my personal experiences as a buyer, seller, landlord and tenant. I am fluent and understand the emotional pull of any of these roles. My dedication and strong work ethic ensure my clients are happy through the journey.”
Likability: “ I am a mom of three, born and raised on Long Island. I spent half my life in Nassau County and the other half in Suffolk. I am a volunteer in local events/charities, PTA, served as a Girl Scout leader and support the Boy Scouts and community volunteers. . My family and friends describe me as easy to talk to, friendly, authentic, motivated, caring, creative, independent, respectful, intelligent, kind, honest, positive, and empathetic.