Agent at Keller Williams
Local business · Westwood, MALocal business · 200 Lowder Brook Dr, Westwood, MA 02090, USA
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Marilyn & Company is a listing-side real estate team working under the Keller Williams banner out of the Boston Southwest office in Westwood, led by Marilyn (Cannon) Burke, who is also an Accredited Home Staging Pro trained at RISD. Its HomeAdvisor listing reports 22 years at it and carries 92 ratings, 98% of them five stars. What sellers keep describing is the preparation rather than the sale itself. A homeowner writing in October 2024 said she interviewed agents from Coldwell Banker, Compass and Redfin first, then watched Marilyn arrive with market research on the property, price it, stage it both physically and virtually, and field multiple offers on the second day the house was listed — presented on a spreadsheet for comparison, with backup offers secured. A seller in August 2024 described research turning up the day after the first phone call that should have taken two days to compile. One June 2022 seller had the house sold inside a week. The marketing comes with the listing: photography, floor plans, a Matterport tour and drone shots at no extra cost, plus a concierge service for clean-outs, cleaning and small jobs before the photos are taken. A December 2021 client described being handed the team's own handymen, cleaners, landscapers and movers to get the house ready. This is not a one-agent shop. Buyers name Joe Elias and Craig Brown as their own agents in reviews from 2023 and 2025, and several buy-side accounts describe long searches — three years and more than ten bids, in one December 2022 case. One thing to raise before you sign. The Keller Williams Boston Southwest office's Google page carries a 1-star review from August 2024 in which a buyer says a seller backed out during closing week and their earnest deposit had still not been returned a week later, with the office declining to produce an escrow analysis. That complaint names a different agent at the office, Hisham Loji, not Marilyn's team — but it sits on the same brokerage, and where your deposit is held is a fair question to put to whoever takes it. If you are selling and want the house properly prepared before it goes live, that is where this team's record is strongest. Get in writing which agent will run your transaction, and ask who holds the escrow and can produce a statement on it.
Keller Williams Boston Southwest is an amazing brokerage that cares deeply about their clients and agents! KWBSW will get you the results you’ve been hoping for, all while making you feel like part of the family. 10/10 would recommend to any first time homebuyer’s - investment property owners. If you’re new to buying real estate or a seasoned pro, this is the brokerage you’re looking for.
Once again, Marilyn & Company came through for us again! Joe Elias is 2 for 2 in providing us what we wanted in a house and as a realtor is one you can count on. He's always available, professional, and knowledgeable giving clear explanations. The process has been smooth on both occasions from the open house all the way until closing. Always a pleasure to work with him and the team!
Marilyn is undoubtedly one of the top agents you can trust. She is exceptional, highly capable, and handles every situation with impressive ease. Before hiring her, I interviewed several agents from Coldwell Banker, Compass, and Redfin, but Marilyn stood out from the very first meeting. She came prepared with in-depth market research on our property and provided invaluable suggestions for presenting our home. Her confidence made us feel assured throughout the selling process. She also helped us price the property accurately and provided outstanding service for both physical and virtual staging. Her professionalism was evident during the open house, where she showcased excellent marketing materials and kept detailed notes on every visitor. Thanks to her efforts, we received multiple offers on the second day our house was listed, even before the weekend open house. Marilyn presented the offers with a well-organized spreadsheet for easy comparison, clearly highlighting the pros and cons, and she even secured backup offers for us. She is an outstanding communicator and guided us seamlessly through every step of the process. She also skillfully identified and flagged potential risks in the Purchase and Sale agreement, ensuring smooth communication with the buyer's agent and the attorneys. Marilyn's expertise and dedication were pivotal in successfully selling our property. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone searching for an exceptional agent! Such a wonderful and nice person to work with!!
The seller of the property they are listing backed out of a deal during the week of closing. It's been over a week and I still have not received my earnest deposit. Everytime I ask the realtor Hisham Loji, He tells me he doesn't know and to email his accountant. This doesn't make any sense. Legally the funds are to be held in escrow and should acrue interest. I asked for an escrow analysis to prove that my funds are there and I am being told “they dont do that” . I want my money back!!!!!!
There will not be enough space to describe how fabulous Marilyn & Company were during this whole process. She arrived at our house one day after calling her with research that should have taken two days to compile. She was extremely courteous and did not exact any pressure on us to hire her. But I am glad we did! Marilyn was thorough and responsive throughout the entire undertaking of selling our house, and expertly guided us through the pictures, the open house, and the follow up once the sale was made. There was never any doubt that we chose the right realtor, and she honestly became a friend to my wife and I during the process. Her organizational skills and quick responses to any questions put us at ease multiple times as we navigated through the transaction. We would highly recommend her to anyone who has decided to sell their house, and they can be assured that they will be taken care of with a level of integrity and professionalism that is above reproach.
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