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  • “Marriott International’s Relocation Team has been working with Marilyn Brennan with Long and Foster for more than 30 years! She is considered by our Relocation team as one of our top agents in the United States. The transferees always rave about her knowledge, compassion, negotiation skills, and her ability to listen to the needs and to find the right location and the right house that works for them. Our transferees rate the real estate agents and Marilyn and Chris always get the highest rating. Marilyn is our go to agent for the executives moving to Virginia, and I am confident that they will deliver a great experience for you and your family!”

    MAY CAFFI, SENIOR DIRECTOR, RELOCATION AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
  • “Marilyn, I received a complimentary letter from your client concerning the purchase of his home. He was quite impressed with your excellent customer service and communicated this to the head of Marriott Relocation! In what appears to have been a stressful transaction you went above and beyond to make the move as easy as possible. I truly appreciate your hard work and everything you do for Long and Foster. Thank you and keep up the good work!”

    LARRY “BOOMER” FOSTER – FORMER SENIOR VP/REGIONAL DIRECTOR, LONG AND FOSTER
  • “Marilyn Brennan of Long and Foster has been assisting my wife and I in finding a home in Northern Virginia for two and a half years! Over this extended period of time she has been tireless in providing guidance, information and assistance. As our ideas and needs changed Marilyn was extraordinarily patient and adapted to meet our changing circumstances. Besides being a warm and friendly individual she is the consummate professional who offered us a full range of realtor services to find the perfect home! I would recommend Marilyn to anyone who wants a personable, knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated professional to help find a new home in a vast and complicated real estate market such as Northern Virginia. She is not only a complete professional,, but now is also a good friend!”

    DAVID A. DEPTULA, LT GENERAL, USAF (RETIRED), OAKTON
  • “His execution was first-rate, seamless and timely. I definitely look forward to working with him again!”

    EDWARD L.
  • “Kamran marketed our home in a most professional manner, resulting in quality offers and a timely sale.”

    JEFF F.
  • “We just completed our 10th transaction with Kamran. He is an absolute experts at what he does and it shows.”

    MATT L.
  • “Amazing. Kamran made the entire process the easiest and most professional sale I have ever encountered.”

    WILLIAM K.
  • “Kamran is professional, knowledgeable, meticulous and pays attention to detail. He made the entire process stress-free.”

    PAUL M. & DARIA H.
  • “Kamran isn't just a broker-he's a world-class salesman who creates outcomes where all parties feel great.”

    BOBBY BALDWIN
  • “This note is to both introduce and recommend Marilyn Brennan with Long & Foster Realtors. I have worked for Marriott International in various overseas locations for over 27 years. Returning to the US and the process of purchasing a home left me feeling like a new immigrant having to sift through all the proccesses. An American face, passport, and accent – but it fel like I had moved to a foreign country. Marilyn took me by the hand and guided me through the entire process, performing many taks that I should have followed up on myself. We ended up closing on our home while still living in Hong King which should have made the process even more challenging. It wasn’t. Not a single detail was missed. She answered a barrage of questions, followed up on every detail, and sent me reminders when I fell behind. Many of my friends described how soon after closing their realtor disappeared…commissions earned. Marilyn and Chris continue to represent us, follow-up on items, and advocate for us. They protected us throughout the entire sale and post-sale process. Two months after closing and she is still answering questions and giving us advice. If I had to buy or sell a house again, Marilyn would be my first stop. Her work ethic and the trust we have in her have placed her head an shoulders above the competition.”

    CRAIG S SMITH, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL GROUP PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR
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    “Worked with Jerry Alesi back in 2021 to close on my first investment property. Very knowledgeable and always easy to get in contact with regarding any ongoing concerns or questions during the process. Looking to buy another 2-3 properties in the next calendar year and will be using Jerry to facilitate and spearhead those transactions. Highly recommend him, and the Matheson team, for any real estate endeavors.”

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    “Working with Jerry was one of the best decisions we made during the home-selling process. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the market, provided clear guidance on pricing and presentation, and developed a smart strategy that ultimately led to a successful sale. What really stood out was his professionalism and responsiveness. Every question we had was answered quickly and thoroughly, and we always felt informed and confident at each step. He handled negotiations skillfully, ensuring we got the best possible outcome without unnecessary stress. Beyond the results, Jerry made what can often be a complicated and emotional process feel smooth and manageable. His attention to detail, strong communication, and genuine commitment to our goals truly set him apart. I would absolutely recommend Jerry to anyone looking to buy or sell a home—you’ll be in very capable hands.”

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    “Jerry Alesi was so helpful in our journey on finding a new home for our family as we believe he helped us find the best home available that fit our budget. There were times where we weren’t sure if we would find the home we wanted in time as Jerry stayed positive and helped us stay patient as we finally found the home we knew we would love to raise our young child and grow as a family as it is a nice comfortable neighborhood. Jerry was great at communicating and answering any of the questions asked. We couldn’t have done it without the help of Jerry and the Matheson Team!!!”

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    “Selling my DC Ranch home with Jerry Alesi was a seamless and positive experience from beginning to end.He is very professional, dedicated and his strong negotiation skills made me close the property within three weeks. I highly recommend Jerry to anyone looking to sell their home!”

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    “Incredible experience working with Jerry, 2nd to None! He made a stressful process feel easy!”

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    “We had an excellent experience working with Jerry to buy a home in Scottsdale, Arizona. As out-of-state buyers, there were some extra challenges, but Jerry made the entire process seamless. He was truly our boots on the ground—responsive, hands-on, and always looking out for our best interests. We especially appreciated how well-connected he is within the Scottsdale community. From rental agents to contractors, Jerry introduced us to reliable local professionals, which was incredibly helpful since we don't live in Scottsdale full time. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate agent, we highly recommend Jerry!”

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    “Jerry is an active and aggressive agent. Very impressed with how diligent he is in finding buyers for the properties he lists!”