We put our home on the market with an agent who did not have much experience but offered a low rate. It sat for seven months. We had no offers. Mary Ann took over and advised us on presentation, our role, her role, how the market works, pricing -- everything. Within eight days, we had a contract from a well qualified buyer. Mary Ann oversaw the whole process: the inspection, the subsequent negotiation, the appraisal, the second appraisal, and the negotiation required from the appraisal results. She gave us in writing a list of what would happen and the dates. She leads and guides all the way. She is a superb negotiator and diplomat. She always works for your best interest. She inspires confidence. She knows it is not enough to get a contract but to get it through the whole process and get to settlement. She is the best! LB SB 2011/ July
When I first started looking for a place, I was focused on a one bedroom condo. Mary Ann talked to me about how quickly I would grow out a one bedroom. She encouraged me to see if my parents could help me a bit and showed me some townhouses just a little further out. That was in 1995. The townhouse has been a great location and given me plenty of room. She helps you think about good long term decisions. I have just started thinking about a single family. The only agent I would use is Mary Ann Cochran. Larry D, Fairfax
There were hundreds of homes on the market when I started looking. Mary Ann screened through them and used her broad and deep knowledge to narrow the choices. I was very particular about what I wanted. We went through 50 homes. She patiently worked with me until I felt I found MY home. An excellent realtor. She does what is best for the client. Amanda M., Reston
Mary Ann marketed our home in Springfield in 2009. The contract we got was workable but needed corrections. The other agent did not seem to have much experience or interest in making sure things were done correctly to insure we got to settlement. Mary Ann as the listing agent worked with the buyer's loan officer to make sure the words were correct not to create problems with the loan approval process. She is very knowledgeable, works diligently and stays in touch. I really think she must be one of the best agents in Northern Virginia. Joe and Mary S.
My wife and I started looking for homes in early 2010. Mary Ann told us that short sales and foreclosures might be a long drawn out process to buy and the property could have major problems. After signing a buyer broker agreement and paying the retainer fee, we charged on to look at properties. Within four days, we had seen ten properties. After seeing one property which was listed available and loving it, we found out it had a contract and was suppose to settle in five days. The agent never changed the computer status. Then, five days before the settlement, the buyer lost his job. The agent called Mary Ann and we got right on it. Because the property was headed to foreclosure in a matter of days, we had no time to lose. Mary Ann working with our loan officer was amazing. In TWO weeks, she guided the process through the home inspection, repair of a gas leak, appraisal, title work and all the details one has to do to buy a house. It was miraculous. Mary Ann is a super agent who really watches out for her clients. She is a person of the highest integrity with a ability to solve problems and make things happen. KC DC Woodbridge.
Mary Ann advised me if I hope to get my home sold at the best price, I had to get my home on the market and get a contract before April 30, 2010. This was to take advantage of the buyers trying to get the government credit. We did that and had a contract in five days. It sold and appraised for about 18% of what homes had been going for. Mary Ann has a very good sense of timing about what can happen in the market. She made the process very smooth and easy. Verna David, Springfield, VA
Mary Ann sold our Vienna townhome and helped us buy a single family. She is focussed, professional, realistic, and really nice to work with. We are so happy in our home and know we got it because of her diligence and expertise. We wrote a contract within hours of it coming on the market. She understands her role and how to really help people make good, long term housing decisions within their financial capability. J & C, Vienna, Va.
Mary Ann knows what has to be done to get a house sold. She is a task master but it pays off. She gave us numerous things to do to make the house show better and appeal to a buyer. Even though it was in the late fall, we got a contract in a month and got settled before Christmas. The important thing is to take her advice and get the property sold. JK, Burke, VA