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All2024 (4 Homes)
Marcella was fantastic! We consider ourselves lucky to have met her and represent us on a recent purchase. Her knowledge of the markets on each island, the people and service providers there make her a natural choice to represent you in your next purchase or sale. I met Marcela while practicing my hobby of scrolling through Island listings when I reached out to her with a question. Her response was quick and the answer was informative. From then on we considered her "our realtor". After some time, a house in the area we were interested in came on the market and Marcela helped to make everything happen. I will keep her in my favorites list until she blocks me.
We recently worked with Marcela during our first property purchase on Orcas Island, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our initial meeting, it was clear that she was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the area, which immediately put us at ease. As a first-time buyers, we were initially overwhelmed by the complexities of purchasing property. However, Marcela was there every step of the way, guiding us through the process with patience and expertise. During the feasibility period, she provided thoughtful recommendations and assisted us with the various aspects of the purchase, ensuring that we were making informed decisions. Marcela's friendly demeanor and professional expertise, made what could have been a stressful experience both enjoyable and... Show More
Marcela is very supportive without being pushy, always responded quickly, she got things done right with no complications.
Marcela is a joy to work with - she extremely knowledgeable about the San Juan Islands and helped us develop a successful offer strategy that balanced both party's goals. Highly recommended.
2023 (9 Homes)
Easy to work with and knows the area well.
We loved working with Marcela. She knows the market well, the purchase process well, and provides good advice along the path.
This is the second time we've worked with Marcela on purchasing a property on Orcas Island. She is the most knowledgeable and organized realtor we have ever worked with - and we have worked with many! She handled all the details on this complex transaction, and all we had to do was show up at closing. This was key as we were purchasing the property from out of state. Moreover, she is a wonderful person to know and talk to. Given our very positive experiences with Marcela, we highly recommend her to others, and will definitely use her again in the future!
Marcela knows her stuff and is a total pleasure to work with.
Marcela has been wonderful to work with- unfailingly patient and good humored and, above all, highly efficient.
Marcela is very competent and knows the Orcas Island real-estate market. She is quick to respond to questions and represents her clients like they are family.
Marcela is great! We were remote buyers and she walked us through the process step by step. She took the time to show us several houses on different islands explaining the areas and character of each along the way. Her insights into island living were invaluable as we decided whether and where to move. She’s incredibly organized, professional, thoughtful, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We're now happily in our new home and I wholeheartedly recommend Marcela.
House buyer closed Jul '23
595 Shooting Star Ln, Friday Harbor, WA
595 Shooting Star Ln, Friday Harbor, WA
$1.25M • 3 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 3779 Sq. Ft.
This is the second time working with Marcela and it was consistently excellent. Paperwork, showings, pictures, listing, timeline for next steps; this is the experience you hope for and so rarely find. Anyone can sell a property, but Marcela found us a home.
Marcela is the prototype professional broker.
2022 (17 Homes)
Working with Marcela was a terrific experience!! Timely, knowledgeable, and intuitive. With attention to detail, and knowlwdg
Marcela made buying a house about as stress-free as possible. There was no pressure. She was knowledgeable and informative. Low key during viewings - which was perfect! - while effectively advocating for us during the buying the process. Would definitely recommend Marcela to help you find your perfect island home.
Marcela was great to work with. Always available to answer any questions. She understood what I was looking for and helped me find the perfect place.
Marcela was the ideal partner in my home buying journey. Marcela’s excellent organizational skills and consistent communication made the process efficient and smooth. Her professionalism and patience gave me confidence as a first time buyer and her commitment to my success was demonstrated at every step of the way. I highly recommend Marcela Barrientos to be your realtor to help you find your new home!
Marcela is great! She helped me navigate my way through what is usually a stressful process. We listed and went pending in a week! She's sharp and knows the market.
Marcela is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and considerate. She was very patient with our lengthy house-hunting and brought a great sense of fun and humor to what might have otherwise been a challenging process.
Marcela was incredibly responsive and made time to listen to our concerns and preferences. Her knowledge of local real estate and best practices was crucial to our search and purchase. She was a trusted partner through the entire process, and I can't imagine trying to navigate real estate buying or selling without her input!
Marcella earns the maximum praise I could give to anyone performing a service or craft at its highest level. In every possible way she exceeded our expectations in helping us find and purchase our home on Orcas Island. She's solidly informed and connected on the island, with a clear-headed sense of the local market. Highlighting a singular strength isn't easy, but her interest in us personally and in our search criteria were genuine to the core, and that made her a superb teammate. She proactively showed us properties that were perfectly on target, sending us custom-narrated video tours from her phone for the most promising places. Once we were ready to make an offer, she communicated flawlessly and was a steady ally throughout the process. This was the single best real estate... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '22
1392 Foster Point Rd, Orcas Island, WA
1392 Foster Point Rd, Orcas Island, WA
$2.81M • 3 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 2682 Sq. Ft.
Marcela was very responsive and helpful through the entire process!
Marcela was exceptionally patient and helpful in our successful search for a new home, and in assisting us now that we are in. I would highly recommend her!
Marcela was wonderful to work with and willing to go the extra mile😊 she is thoughtful and thorough in her approach. We are truly appreciative.
Marcela was very responsive and her local knowledge of the islands was extremely helpful.
Our home buying experience could not have been better thanks to Marcela! Marcela was in constant communication with us, took us through every step of the process, was extremely helpful! If we ever buy again, we will absolutely be calling Marcela!
House buyer closed Mar '22
673 Raccoon Point Road, Eastsound, WA
673 Raccoon Point Road, Eastsound, WA
$1.2M • 3 Bed, 3.25 Bath, 2280 Sq. Ft.
Marcela was absolutely incredible! My husband and I are first time buyers and Marcela took the time to walk us through each step of the way! She is an an amazing communicator, always upbeat and positive!! We had a wonderful experience and will definitely turn to her for any future transactions! If you are looking for an expert - she’s your girl!
Marcela is a fantastic realtor. She goes above and beyond to get the best results for her clients. I highly recommend her. I believe that she is the best realtor on Orcas Island.
Marcela’s service to us was outstanding in all areas! Can’t say enough about her communication skills, knowledge about the area, and prompt attention to all our needs. She was warm and friendly while maintaining a professional demeanor. If she didn’t know the answer to a question, she put us in contact with someone who did. As a result, we met some exceptional professionals on the island. A truly amazing agent. Recommend without reservation!!
Marcela was wonderful to work with. She is a great communicator. She worked very closely with us, listened to us and set up a fantastic plan to sell our property. She was able to sell our property much quicker than we had thought. She got us a great price. The sale of our property would not have been possible without Marcela. She is an amazing agent. Anyone would be fortunate to work with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell on the Island.
2021 (18 Homes)
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
One couldn't ask for a better agent than Marcela. While our purchasing process took a few twists and turns, Marcela was there encouraging us (but not 'selling' us) and also provided good (and needed) counter points to our thinking that helped advance the successful conclusion of our home buying on Orcas Island. She is always pleasant and a good human-being to boot!
She is friendly, promptly responsive, honest, and negotiates well.
It was such a pleasure to work with Marcela. She was responsive, knowledgeable and fun. Our sale ended up being somewhat complicated and she walked us through everything, explaining things as we went along. I'd recommend her to anyone interested in buying or selling property in the the San Juans.
Marcela's service was excellent. She provided some important advice at the right time and helped make me feel better about my purchase.
Marcela went above and beyond to ensure that our Covid and long-distance buying process was as normal and efficient as possible. Her suggestions and proactive strategies made a seemingly daunting process really enjoyable. I would recommend anyone looking to buy a house on orcas to work with Marcela!
Great Experience, Great Communication throughout the selling of our property. Arranged for photos and went above and beyond seeking out the oddities of the original plat and gathering the needed information for the purchaser to make an informed decision.
My wife and I have experienced a number of real estate transactions, and nothing has gone as smoothly and as easily as our recent purchase on Orcas Island. Marcela took care of everything for us, making it the most stress-free process we have ever had. And we were more than a 1000 miles away. As we couldn’t be there in person for much of the process, Marcela did the initial walk-through, the final walk-through prior to closing, and even took measurements of all the rooms for us. It seemed that all we had to do was e-sign some documents and that was that. Moreover, Marcela was such a pleasant person to work with. We were fortunate to meet her a year a go, and she was so patient with us until we really discovered what we were looking for. Unlike a lot of real estate transactions, this was... Show More
Marcela provided us with outstanding attentive support throughout our home buying process. She was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable, as well as a source of optimism during our lengthy search for just the right place as we navigated a very competitive market. We are so delighted with our new island home, and very grateful for Marcela's assistance!
Great to work with! was a remote buyer and Marcela made it a wonderful process.
Marcela was incredibly thoughtful & considerate in every interaction. She operates with both empathy & optimism, which are excellent qualities to have in what can sometimes be a stressful experience (real estate!). She made the whole experience of both buying & selling a home as smooth, transparent, & effortless as possible. She's wonderful!
Marcela is an incredible Realtor who has helped us with 3 property transactions (2 buys and 1 sell) on Orcas Island in the past 3 years. She is very knowledgeable and has great relationships with the other area realtors and builders. She listens and always acts in the best interest of her clients. She will work hard for you, quick to notify you of available listings and makes the transaction go as smooth as possible. Very organized and detailed oriented. I would not hesitate to work with her again in the future.
Knows the market, efficient to work with, A+ with timing, pleasant, cooperative.
Marcela is an excellent realtor who guided the sale and closing in a professional manner. I would recommend her to everyone.
I highly recommend Marcela! She knows the San Juan Island market and put together a very effective marketing strategy to sell our property. She is an effective communicator and very responsive! She was there for us every step of the way. A true professional and well respected in the community.
Marcela was awesome throughout the home purchase process. I strongly recommend her for anyone looking at buying property in the San Juan Islands.
House buyer closed Apr '21
1185 Deep Meadow Ln, Orcas Island, WA
1185 Deep Meadow Ln, Orcas Island, WA
$2.2M • 3 Bed, 2.75 Bath, 2139 Sq. Ft.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Great, personable service. I've worked with Marcela twice now, both quick, professionally handled, and friendly.
2020 (18 Homes)
We worked several long months with Marcela looking at literally dozens of land parcels and she was always well informed and took time to show us each parcel. She is *very* knowledgable, always ready to respond quickly to e-mail and phone calls and an excellent agent. She was very diligent in writing up and submitting offers for us. We really enjoyed working with Marcela!
What a wonderful and friendly experience from beginning to end. Marcela spent a lot of time helping us look for our dream house. She is a joy to work with, she’s knowledgeable and passionate about the islands and her work which makes what could have been a stressful process feel like fun. We appreciated her honesty throughout - she didn’t try to sell us anywhere which wasn’t just right for us, was patient and listened to our many requests and thoughts. She responded very quickly to all of our calls and messages, worked at pace when new places popped up and was on top of all the paperwork and process and maintained clear communication with all parties to execute an extremely fast negotiation and closure. We highly recommend her as an agent and are delighted with our new home.
Marcela hung in there with us for two years while we shopped for Island property. She kept us informed of the market and was very patient. We eventually found the perfect spot! Marcela was excellent in negotiating our offer and organizing the close. She communicated with us timely and was instrumental in keeping our scheduled closing date in a busy market. Thank you, Marcela!
Marcela was great to work with. Always available and ready to answer all of my questions. Made a somewhat daunting process feel easy.
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House buyer closed Apr '20
376 Killebrew Lake Rd, Orcas Island, WA
376 Killebrew Lake Rd, Orcas Island, WA
$900K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 3294 Sq. Ft.
Marcela was a pleasure to work with. She was always very prompt answering questions and concerns we had during the process. Would definitely refer her to friends and family.
Marcela was totally engaged with us from the initial showing through closing. She always kept us apprised of the status of all the items associated with the purchase. She fully represented our position and interest.
She knew the area, addressed our concerns, and was available at the drop of a hat. We looked at a ton of houses and she was able to produce details and back story on almost all before we viewed. That's what you hope for and so rarely find.
Marcela was professional, knowledgeable and worked to answer all of our questions. She was calm and centered during what can be a very stressful experience. We would definitely recommend her to someone looking for a home.
Marcela is knowledgeable, organized, and responsive. She represented us as the buyers of a home on Orcas Island and she went above and beyond to make it a smooth process. Marcela was a pleasure to work with!
Marcela is a great partner. Quietly VERY efficient and responsive, she instilled quite a bit of comfort and trust with us very quickly. And she helped us get a very wonderful place that thrills us.
She was helpful on many things plus information around having a place
Marcela Barrientos is knowlegeable, efficient, professional, and was a pleasure to work with.
Working with Marcela was great. Selling and buying a home brought out the best & worst of me, she was always very understanding.
Marcela is extremely informed and very articulate. She had valuable opinions and perspectives but didn't try to "steer" us into a particular decision. She is friendly and honest. She'd be an asset to any company lucky enough to have her.
We've bought and sold 6 homes in the last few years. So, we've had the opportunity to work with a lot of different agents. Marcela is hands down our absolute favorite agent we've ever worked with. When we bought our home on San Juan Island, she was super attentive to our wants and needs, and made thoughtful suggestions as to homes we might like. Her knowledge of the islands and current listings is superb. (Marcela helped us look at listings on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas. Several agents we interviewed would only help us on one island.) Her follow-up is amazing and her responsiveness is lightning fast. And, she's got a great sense of humor to boot. She made the buying experience for us not only stress-free but enjoyable, and during the onset of COVID-19 no less.
Marcela was great to work with. Excellent communication and very helpful. Always available!
Condo buyer closed Sep '20
408 Ocean Mist Way #1609, Eastsound, WA
408 Ocean Mist Way #1609, Eastsound, WA
$410K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1248 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
2019 (3 Homes)
Marcela was a joy to work with. She is thorough and knowledgeable. She is an excellent communicator and fun to be around. We felt like we were in great hands. We will absolutely use her again and highly recommend her.
House buyer closed Dec '19
199 Highlands Dr, Eastsound, WA
199 Highlands Dr, Eastsound, WA
$395K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1320 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Marcela is exactly what we needed in a realtor! We purchased from overseas and Marcela made it easy! She stayed in touch to let us know what was new on the market and educated us on the area. When we found our perfect spot, she helped identify the experts needed to support our purchase decision. Marcela was our one stop shop! From start to finish and even now a year later, Marcela has been helpful, calm, and resourceful! This is our forever home, but if we needed a realtor again, Marcela would be our only choice!
Customer chose not to leave public comments.