Reviews

Unparalleled Kindness and Dedication

I am so thankful to Marcella for her unparalleled kindness and dedication to us. We feel very fortunate to have her as our agent. Marcella is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive to our requests and questions. Her professionalism, expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills work synergistically to make her a wonderful representative for anyone attempting to purchase, rent or sell a home.

Listened to Our Specific Family Needs

I can’t say enough good things about Marcella Seidensticker and highly recommend her services. She is friendly, easy to work with, available, and knowledgeable on the local and regional housing markets. She listened to our specific family needs and wants and was able to apply that understanding realistically to our housing plans.

Goes Far Beyond Any Other Relator

I referred Marcella to one of my best friends and co-worker who was looking to buy a house in Costa Mesa. She had worked with a couple of other realtors prior to Marcella and was very impressed with how quickly Marcella called her, completely researched the area she was interested in, and lined up several places for her to see. Marcella picked up my girlfriend and I took us to every place of interest, and within 6 hours found exactly what my girlfriend wanted in a completely new development. Marcella picked up my girlfriend the next morning, negotiated the deal, and has followed up every day to make sure everything was on track. This has been about 4 weeks since she signed the paperwork, and to this day Marcella goes with my girlfriend to help select everything; she helped her with selecting lighting, electrical, blinds, flooring, and absolutely everything. Marcella goes far beyond any other relator no matter what the price is. This was not a $1 or more million-dollar home, this was a new complex in Costa Mesa that Marcella treated like it was a million-dollar home and to this day she remains 110% involved. If you want someone who will sincerely give you 110% no matter the price or what you need, Marcella is perfect. She deserves over 5 stars!

Knowledge in This Real Estate Market

Thank you Marcella for your knowledge in this real estate market as always!

Provided Excellent Service

Marcella was a great agent and provided excellent service with our home purchase. She is very knowledgeable about the Laguna Beach area. I highly recommend her as an agent.

Really Knows the Laguna Beach Area Well

Marcella really knows the Laguna Beach area well and helped us purchase a home with a gorgeous view. Not only is she professional but also so down to earth! We highly recommend her to our family, friends, and colleagues without any reservations.

Her Follow-Up is Immediate

Marcella will go the extra mile for you. Her follow-up is immediate, she is friendly, patient and makes buying or renting a house a great experience. A great example would include her follow-up to a house I have been trying to sell. I gave her the details and research on the property was done immediately. I am currently in the process of listing this house with her. This is the type of realtor I will hire. I highly recommend her for your next listing too.

Diligent and Certainly Knows Her Area

I cannot recommend Marcella enough. She is diligent and certainly knows her area. She is willing to work for you for your objectives, not her objectives. Which is highly commendable in our current $ driven world. Thank you for your patience but also for such quick responses when needed. You will not be disappointed!!!

Has Her Client’s Best Interest at Heart

Marcella was an absolutely pleasure to work with! She was completely on top of it from day one, she was extremely responsive, and went above and beyond to answer our questions about the house buying process. I love that she has integrity – she doesn’t play games – and has her client’s best interest at heart and will do what she needs to do to ensure her clients are educated and comfortable which ultimately helped my fiance and I land the house of our dreams

Deep Commitment to Customer Service

Marcella demonstrates a deep commitment to customer service like that of a bygone era. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding her clients the perfect home. Likewise, Marcella’s dedication to presenting properties in the most desirable light and selling them quickly positions her as a leader in the Laguna Beach market. A well-tuned ear, discerning eyes along with a generous heart make her the perfect choice for your real estate needs.

Hands Down the Best in the Business

We found Marcella to be a highly professional and proactive agent. She was very responsive to our phone calls and emails always acting within a couple of hours. For showings, she was extremely flexible and always tried to match our agenda. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She is also highly personable with an engaging personality. We are pleased to recommend Marcella to anyone looking to buy, sell or rent a home. She is hands down the best in the business in our opinion and if we ever need to move again she will be our first choice in real estate agents.

Remarkable Integrity

Marcella is an active listener, hard-working, competent, and takes time to understand her client’s needs and tailors her approach accordingly to accomplish a fair deal. She is excellent with her follow up and as an individual, she is super caring, easy to work with, and has remarkable integrity. Give her a call!

Excellent Service and Dedication

We are working with Marcella for a long time we always were happy with her excellent service and dedication. She does her due diligence and make sure everything get done on time. Anytime we had any questions, she would search and find the right answers. I would recommend Marcella to anyone that wants to do any real estate transaction.

Experienced and Easy to Work With

Marcella was great to work with! We recently bought our second home in Laguna Beach with her. She is very experienced and easy to work with. Marcella will respond to you immediately whether it was by text or phone. It was hard given we were not local, but she made the entire closing process very smooth and helped us with all aspects of the purchase from start to finish.

Resourceful When it Came to Solving Problems

Marcella helped me to buy the home that I liked, she was very helpful and resourceful when it came to solving problems in the process. I would recommend her to other people.

Happy with Her Performance

We haven’t gone through the complete home buying process with Marcella yet, but she is working very hard for us and we’re quite happy with her performance. We came into Laguna from out of town and she had many properties lined up for us to tour. She’s very punctual and her communication follow-ups are always super quick.

Very Enthusiastic and Professional

Marcella is very enthusiastic and professional in what she does. No pressure no convincing from her, just go with your comfort and willingness. Thank you Marcella for your helping hands.

Simply Fantastic

Marcella is simply fantastic. Without her, we would not have been able to find the perfect rental home in Laguna Beach while living in Chicago. After asking for more information on one of her properties online she responded within 5 minutes. Over the next 4 weeks, we communicated nearly daily and she answered all of our questions. We visited Laguna for 48 hours over a weekend and were able to look at all the properties we were interested in as well as get a lease signed on the perfect house. She negotiated the terms and reviewed the contract to ensure it was fair and met our needs. We would not work with any other agent in Laguna Beach.

Thorough and Professional

Marcella is the best! She was thorough and professional and great to work with. She kept us apprised about available appointments and always let us know as soon as a new one came on the market. She was honest and forthright!

Would Highly Recommend Marcella

Marcella has been great. She was on time and she showed me all the properties I wanted to look at. With her help, I was able to find a great apartment right by the beach at an affordable price. Would highly recommend Marcella to anyone looking to rent in the OC area.

Handled Everything Perfectly

I truly cannot say enough about Marcella!! I was in a very difficult situation looking for a short-term, unfurnished, reasonably priced house in Laguna Beach for the summer – something I thought would be impossible to find. A very good friend of mine highly recommended Marcella and within an hour of connecting with her, she had several properties for me to preview. We found the perfect place on the first day!! The rest was simple, at least for me, Marcella handled everything perfectly. She is very responsive, very nice and so knowledgeable about the area. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Helpful and Resourceful

Marcella helped me to buy the home that I liked, she was very helpful and resourceful when it came to solving problems in the process. I would recommend her to other people.

Very Professional and Knowledgeable

Marcella was very professional and knowledgeable. Got what was required done. Highly recommend working with her.

Answered Our Calls and Emails Very Quickly

Marcella helped my wife and me on a relocation house hunting trip from out of state. She was able to get us into every home we wanted to see and revisit homes that were at the top of the list. She answered our calls and emails very quickly. Helping coordinate inspections and closing since we are out of state. If you are looking for a home in south Orange County I would reach out to Marcella. She will be able to help you and find the right home for you and/ or your family!

Really Works for Her Clients

My family and I have worked with Marcella Seidensticker several times in Laguna Beach and have had consistently good results. Most recently she helped us lease a family home. She is knowledgeable about the market, makes sound recommendations with an ability to see the larger picture, is quick to respond, and really works for her clients. Additionally, she has a solid network of referrals for any work that needs to be done. I would absolutely recommend Marcella.

Response Time and Availability Were Impressive

When we decided to sell our house, a friend of ours who has bought and sold many homes raved about Marcella. We reached out to Marcella and she made herself available immediately, She met my husband and me the following day with a list of comps and other valuable market research.  We knew there were many other clients Marcella was working with (her signs were all over town), but her response time and availability were so impressive, that my husband and I felt like we were her most important clients. Not once did Marcella pawn us off on an assistant.  Our house, being an “antique”, was in need of some repairs/updates. Marcella has a large team of talented and affordable Interior designers, contractors, stagers, painters, and landscapers at her disposal, which allowed us to get the house ready to sell quickly and for the best price.  We were also impressed with Marcella‘s advertising and use of social media to peak buyers’ interest.  She listed our house over every advertising channel available and sent out email blasts to get realtors excited. When we decided to trim our trees to open up our ocean view, Marcella went above and beyond to ask the neighbors we had never met, for permission. She then coordinated the entire effort, and supervised the landscape crew (in Spanish, because Wonder Woman is also bilingual)! Marcella is very knowledgeable about every aspect of selling a home. Working with a large company like Berkshire Hathaway, she was able to tap into every resource when tricky questions arose about legal issues, title, property lines, etc.  With the economy being what it was at the time, all the bids contractors gave potential buyers were inflated. After a few buyers lost interest In the house due to the high price of repairs, Marcella brought in her own team of contractors, found a buyer herself, and in less than a week we were in escrow. Ever-patient, ever-positive and supportive, Marcella made sure that we had a wonderful experience selling our house. We highly recommend Marcella and have been shouting her name from every rooftop. I would be happy to speak to anyone who is looking for a realtor and has questions.

Went Above and Beyond

I contacted 5 Realtors here in town, about renting a home, and the only one to respond was Marcella. I was treated so extremely well by Marcella with her gracious assistance. Marcella went above and beyond in helping me find a rental property. She even was able to negotiate a lower price on a rental by $500. Marcella was extremely informative, showed a great deal of professionalism, and my phone calls were always returned within 20 minutes or less. I never felt pressured, or unimportant on any of my decisions, even though most realtors don’t care to take home rentals, since there is not a lot of money to be made, vs. the work that needs to be put into finding a rental property. Marcella is genuinely on top of her game, working 7 days a week! I absolutely recommend her. One of my favorite traits about her was that there is no Laguna pretentiousness that runs ramped here. Marcella is smart, caring, on top of her game, and has the most amazing work ethic. She treated me with the utmost service and she will most definitely be my realtor when I am ready to purchase a home. Words can’t tell you how thankful I am for Marcella and the amazing work she put into finding me a rental property.

Did an Amazing Job

My wife and I are currently living in Europe, and come to California only three months per year, during January-March, each year. It is very difficult to find a furnished house to rent for such a short period. An American friend, living in Laguna Beach, put us in contact with Marcella who helped us a lot. She was wonderful and she did an amazing job: for weeks she was doing research for us, sending us lists and photos of many available houses that might fit our needs. She was never tired of responding to our requirements. Thanks to her, we succeeded to rent a very nice three-bedroom house in San Clemente, where we felt just great. Thank you very much, Marcella!

Honest, Caring, Hardworking

Marcella was literally amazing… she goes above and beyond… honest caring hardworking are only a few of the great qualities she has… she and her family have become like family to me. In today’s world, I’m glad that there are still people like her. Change is hard and Marcella understands that and is super accommodating.

Very Willing to Go the Distance

Marcella is a Laguna local who is very knowledgeable about the community and very willing to go the distance to get the job done.  She listens to your concerns, is resourceful, and helps find the right solution for you.  A great person to work with.

Works Hard to Make Sure The Client is Satisfied

A very intelligent attentive woman, and works hard to make sure the client is satisfied and knowledgeable on what is going on!

Extremely Professional

After apartment living in Laguna Beach for the last 15 years, a friend recommended me to Marcella to purchase our first home. My wife and I had a laundry list of wants and needs that we thought would be impossible to fulfill on our budget. Marcella took the time to research homes and didn’t waste our time being frivolous in trying to upsell unnecessary wants. She is extremely professional and knows the area very well. She was informative on the school system as our child will be beginning her education and that is very important to my wife and me. She made us feel comfortable and excited about our dream home. It’s been a month now that we have lived in this beautiful neighborhood and we couldn’t be more satisfied by our real estate agent. We highly recommend Marcella and next time we purchase property she will be involved.

An Excellent Negotiator

We have used Marcella in several real estate transactions over the last few years and have always been very impressed! Marcella is on top of her game. Her market knowledge and attention to detail have saved us on more than one occasion. Marcella is the most responsive and most helpful realtor that we have ever worked with, she is also an excellent negotiator!! We completely trust Marcella and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy/sell or rent.

Excellent Knowledge of The Current Market Conditions

Marcella is very professional, has an excellent knowledge of the current market conditions. Excellent communication skills, Marcella was always completely engaged throughout the process. Marcella because of her knowledge base she always maintained a confident professional attitude. Throughout the entire process we always felt we were Marcella’s priority client. Marcella stated she would always take our questions at any point throughout the process, she promptly took phone calls in the evenings and on weekends.

Gave Us Excellent Guidance

We purchased our home in Laguna Beach in early 2018 in a somewhat difficult housing market for buyers (limited supply and relevant comps). We had spent several years narrowing down the area we wanted to find a home in. Along the way, we met with many real estate agents who as can be expected, ranging from amazingly incompetent to those who were very capable and would be a good choice for many buyers. None had made a connection with us until we met Marcella at an open house in 2017. We liked her immediately and felt she was a good fit for us in our search for a new home as she was knowledgeable, thorough, and engaging. During our home search, she gave us excellent guidance, unflagging availability, and deep knowledge about a really wide range of homes that we looked at. Particular high points were helping us navigate with a seller who was a foreign national with limited English skills who was out of the country the entire time we were negotiating the purchase of this home. This was not our first home purchase but it was our first home purchase from a foreign national. This made the process of homebuying more complicated but Marcella never let it become overwhelming for us in spite of our seller behaving in an erratic and sometimes difficult manner. We hope we are in our new home for a long time, but if we were to move, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with Marcella again or give her anything but the highest recommendation.

A Breath of Fresh Air

I went to several open houses and most of the agents were too pushy. When I met Marcella at an open house, she was calm, professional, communicative, not pushy, a breath of fresh air. She followed up without any pressure. I decided to work with her and am glad I did so! I purchased my first house with her. During the process I received referrals from Marcella and they are professional and reliable. You won’t regret working with Marcella. She is knowledgeable, savvy, responsive, available, and helped me find the perfect balance of what I was looking for.

An Expert in Her Field and in The Area

I had recently relocated to Laguna Beach, California from Florida with my family when I met Marcella Seidensticker. She was from the beginning extremely attentive and eager to learn about our family and our housing needs before even taking us on as a client. We began researching the market with her guidance and from day 1, we could see she was showing us properties that were exact matches and other properties to compare to so we could have an idea of the difference in neighborhoods within Laguna Beach. We could easily see she is an expert in her field and in the area. Communication is key to us as first-time home buyers in California and she was there to answer however many questions we had along the way. Never once did she ever have a conflicting obligation and our questions were answered immediately. I couldn’t have chosen a better realtor to represent us. Marcella is extremely experienced, professional, and has our best interests top of mind. She is the absolute best! I am so thankful and grateful she took us on as a client. Not only have I found the top agent in Laguna Beach, but I have also made an amazing friend!

Relocation House Hunting

Marcella helped my wife and I on a relocation house hunting trip from out of state. She was able to get us into every home we wanted to see and revisit homes that were at the top of the list. She answered our calls and emails very quickly. Helping coordinate inspections and closing since we are out of state. If you are looking for a home in south Orange County I would reach out to Marcella. She will be able to help you and find the right home for you and/ or your family!

Really Enjoyed Working with Marcella

We really enjoyed working with Marcella as we rented our home. We were concerned with finding a trustworthy tenant for our home and Marcella brought us, qualified tenants, that she vetted and we could not be happier. I would recommend her for your real estate needs! She helped us find a great tenant for our home. When we go to sell our home, we will be calling her to list it!

The Most Ethical Person Out There

Marcella is an amazing agent. She is the most ethical person out there. She is always available when you need her and she goes the extra mile for her clients. She is sharp, and professional. If you want a great experience, don’t hesitate to hire Marcella.

Very Smart and Knowledgeable

Marcella is an excellent real estate agent. She is very smart and knowledgeable in all real estate issues. I couldn’t buy my house without her help. The transaction was very smooth. She really knows what she is doing and was on top of everything, making sure nothing is missed and things happen right in time. The home buying process was not stressful. I totally recommend her.

Helped Make The Process Simple

Marcella was very helpful during a trying time! She helped make the process simple and was always available to answer questions. We really enjoyed working with her!

Able to Get Our Home Sold Quickly

Marcella was great to work with! She was able to get our home sold quickly and made the process easy to navigate.

What a Special Realtor!

What a special realtor! Marcella stays on top of everything and communicates very effectively. She managed to close in less than 28 days during a difficult time with Corona Virus. So professional, so pleasant, makes it easy. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Takes Into Full Consideration Your Needs

Amazing! Informative and knowledgeable on Laguna Beach. Relocating to Southern California from Seattle. She has made the transition as easy as possible. She takes into full consideration your needs and wants and is very informative on CA real estate laws. She was very knowledgeable of Laguna Beach properties and knew how to make my transition from Seattle to Laguna as easy as possible, with no pressure at all. Thank you for being incredible in helping me find my forever dream home!

Personable and Professional

If you are looking for the perfect realtor to purchase or rent, Marcella is the right choice. She is personable and professional. Marcella helps with looking for options to fit your needs without pressure. She will do what it takes to earn your business. Thank you, Marcella

Will Go the Extra Mile for You

Marcella will go the extra mile for you. Her follow-up is immediate, she is friendly, patient and makes buying or renting a house a great experience. A great example would include her follow-up to a house I have been trying to sell. I gave her the details and research on the property were done immediately. I am currently in the process of listing this house with her. This is the type of realtor I will hire. I highly recommend her for your next listing too.

Dedicated and Hard-Working

Marcella is a hard-working agent and knows the Laguna Beach area like the palm of her hand. She is dedicated and hard-working. She found our dream home in Laguna Beach and we love it.

Negotiated Hard on Our Behalf

It was a pleasure purchasing our new home in Laguna Beach with Marcella representing us. She is local to Laguna Beach, knows the market very well, and was extremely helpful. She negotiated hard on our behalf and helped us get a beautiful home at a very fair price. She is also a caring person and our families are now friends as well. If you are in the market to buy in Laguna I would absolutely recommend you talk with Marcella.

Knows the Ins and Outs of The Laguna Beach Market

We were lucky to meet Marcella. From our first conversation, she dedicated herself to making our experience excellent. She is an area expert who knows the ins and outs of the Laguna Beach market and had a close relationship with just about every seller agent we dealt with. Great experience and we look forward to working with Marcella again!

Someone Who Really Cares

It was a pleasure to have Marcella help me find a lease that was perfect. With real-world smarts and a positive professional attitude, She comes across as someone who really cares, and made me feel like I was her only client, and that is refreshing. She kept me well-informed about my options in this tough Laguna Beach market. Her hard work made me feel at ease with good sound advice, that helped me through this stressful process. I can say as soon as you meet her you will understand why I was fortunate to find such a great Realtor and next year when I look to buy she will be by my side. Thanks Again, Marcella.

Hardworking, Reliable, and Honest

Marcella is professional, kind, attentive, hardworking, reliable, honest, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her services and professionalism.

Highly Dedicated and Responsive

Marcella has helped us with both of our house purchases here in Laguna Beach.  We are so grateful to have met her at the perfect time. She really helped us understand the housing community and was able to provide valuable advice. She is highly dedicated and responsive, which enabled us to move through the process quickly and without any issues. She is such a pleasure to work with.

Knows the Area Well and Has a Great Network

Marcella helped us navigate the Laguna real estate market for our first purchase there. She knows the area well and has a great network of contractors and other resources that she can recommend. I would definitely work with her again if we were making another purchase in the area.

There When You Need Her!

If I could give Marcella more than 5 stars, I would! She is always quick to respond and is there when you need her! She is always helpful with any requests I have. When looking for a rental while having very specific needs and also when considering my purchase options, she has been invaluable!

Real Estate Rock Star!!!!!

Marcella is a Real Estate Rock Star!!!!! We are currently having her repair and stage our home for sale she is FABULOUS!!! She is there for hours each day seven days a week seeing to details and expediting. I am sure our home will sell at our asking price with Marcella leading the charge!! Aside from all that she is a really nice and friendly person, easy to work with, responding immediately to any request we make. I recommend Marcella TO SELL YOUR HOUSE!!!!!!

An Incredible Agent

Marcella is an incredible agent that always puts her clients first. She is probably the most ethical person I have ever encountered. She is professional, knowledgeable, and very trustworthy. Don’t hesitate to hire Marcella. She will get the job done right.

Professional and Positive

Having bought and sold several homes in 4 states, I was really pleased to work with a realtor like Marcella who knows her business and handles the process in a professional and positive manner. Thanks again, Marcella!

Extremely Helpful

Marcella was extremely helpful throughout the sale of my property and the purchase of my new one! She answered all of my questions and was extremely helpful with the paperwork.

Patient, Knowledgeable, and Savvy

Marcella was incredibly helpful throughout the sale of our home and finding our forever home in a tough market. She was patient, knowledgeable, and savvy, and made the process smooth. We’re very grateful and highly recommend her!

Deep Commitment to Customer Service

Marcella demonstrates a deep commitment to customer service like that of a bygone era. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding her clients the perfect home. Likewise, Marcella’s dedication to presenting properties in the most desirable light and selling them quickly, position her as a leader in the Laguna Beach market. A well-tuned ear, discerning eyes, along with a generous heart make her the perfect choice for your real estate needs.

Extremely Knowledgeable

Marcella is a fantastic real estate professional. She is extremely knowledgeable, dynamic, and hardworking. She made herself available to us day and night 7 days a week. Thanks to her we found our dream home!

Listens to Your Concerns

Marcella is a Laguna local who is very knowledgeable about the community and very willing to go the distance to get the job done. She listens to your concerns, is resourceful, and helps find the right solution for you. A great person to work with!