Gregg Wasilko

1 week ago

We found Mary Beth on Zillow Ratings. We picked three highly rated agents and did phone interviews. From the start of the call with Mary Beth, it was like talking to an old friend! She grew up in Bay Village where we wanted to buy and had years of experience selling in this area. She was very honest up front, letting us know that we would be hard pressed to find a house with all the things we wanted, due to low availability and high competition in this area. She was very patient, available and was always communicating during our long, five-month search. We ended up with a beautiful house in a great location that met most of our criteria. A bonus was it was only four years old and had wonderful lake views. She helped us formulate a winning offer in a competitive bidding war. After we moved in, she had lists of very good contractors who helped us remodel parts of the house to our tastes. They all talked about how they enjoy working with her and expedited starting work on our projects because of that. Not a normal thing in today's environment. It was a long journey, but it paid off in the end. We would highly recommend Mary Beth!

2 months ago

I can't recommend Mary Beth enough to those looking for a Realtor. Not only did she do a great job negotiating my deal, but she had a network of professional to lean on for great mortgage rates, painters, and more. I can't recommend her enough.

5 months ago

I highly recommend Mary Beth. She is hands down the best agent you can find. She has a deep knowledge of the area, has an intuitive and impressively accurate understanding of the market, is a skilled negotiator who knows all the ways to make a competitive offer, and is an extremely hard worker, always available, checking in, and responding quickly. Most importantly, she took into account and respected all of our requirements in a home, no matter how restrictive they were. She was always patient with us when we said no to a great home for whatever reason. As first-time buyers, she ensured we were comfortable with and excited about what is a huge purchase. She will tell you after walking in the door if a house isn't the one for you, something our previous agent wouldn't do. And she knows houses. At every showing, she had advice on what could be upgraded for value, what was good and what was bad, and very specific reasons why a home might be under- or over-priced. On top of all this, she is a very nice and caring person who takes the time to learn about you. Everyone we have run into that knows her has had nothing but glowing reviews, including other agents who seem to hold her in the highest regard. Without Mary Beth, we would probably still be lost looking. Thank you, Mary Beth.

6 months ago

After nearly 20 years in New York City, my wife and I moved to Cleveland for a new job opportunity. We were excited but anxious about finding the right place to live (and an agent who understood what it’s like to relocate from a big city). We’re so glad we found Mary Beth. From the start, she felt like the exact right fit. Her knowledge of Cleveland’s West Side - especially Lakewood, Rocky River, Bay Village, Westlake, Avon Lake, and Avon - is incredible. She doesn’t just know the neighborhoods, she knows the streets - where the young families are, which blocks have that community feel, and what areas might suit different lifestyles. With a 15-month-old in tow, that level of detail was invaluable to us. We were searching during a very tight market, and Mary Beth had the right level of urgency. She never pushed us, but ensured we didn’t miss out on strong opportunities. When we found the right house, she helped us craft a winning offer in a multiple-offer situation. Once we were under contract, she helped us navigate a delicate conversation around repairs. What could have been a stressful situation felt fair and above board, thanks to how she handled representing our interests. What really stands out is how much Mary Beth listens. She helped us navigate whether a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready home made sense for our family. She connected us with trustworthy lenders, contractors, inspectors, etc. Every person she recommended was someone we’d work with again. And Mary Beth’s help didn’t stop at the closing table. She truly helped us land in our new community. We were nervous about finding childcare, and she connected us with a couple of excellent in-home daycares - places we never would’ve found on our own. If you're moving to Cleveland and don’t know where to start - or just want someone who genuinely cares about helping you find your home - Mary Beth is who you want by your side. We couldn’t be more grateful.

8 months ago

Mary Beth Declerck was incredibly helpful to me as a first time home seller. Her friendly demeanor and market knowledge of the area gave me a sense of relief that I was working with the right person. She expertly walked me through the process and helped guide me to make the right decisions while selling my home. We were quickly able to find an appropriate buyer for my somewhat niche property, after Mary Beth tirelessly ran open houses, private showings and online listings. She was so efficient that I am also in the process of closing on another property with Mary Beth as my buying agent. If you're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy realtor, I would definitely recommend Mary Beth!