You want Donna on your side! She is smart and perceptive, and a great listener. She quickly gets to the bottom of what you are looking for (she was able to help pinpoint our search after our first meeting, appreciating all the dynamics at play), and she won't waste your time. She knows how to read the room and as a result is a disarmingly savvy dealmaker. Plus, bonus, but no less important, she's oh so kind, interesting, and lots of fun to spend time with. I absolutely loved working with her, and my only disappointment when the deal was over and done was that my endless calls with Donna would soon be a thing of the past! Don't miss out on this gem of a broker!

Alison Y., Davis Square, Somerville

A friend recommended that I talk to Donna when I was thinking about selling my home in Belmont to buy in Cambridge and I am forever grateful for that referral! Donna is an extraordinary realtor; she’s an incredibly savvy business woman and an extremely intuitive and thoughtful human being. Donna and I met for the first time in April and somehow, she managed to sell my home in Belmont and get my daughters and me into our new place in Cambridge in time for the first day of school. Completing both transactions on such a tight time table required realtor super-powers and Donna made it look easy. Donna has an amazing network of contacts. She connected me with an excellent real estate attorney and an amazing mortgage broker. She lined up the home inspector to meet us during the open house and once I won the bid, she arranged for contractors to give me estimates for the small changes I wanted to make. Even now (several years later), I still contact Donna for referrals when house projects come up. Donna cultivates relationships with the best people and they are quick to respond to her clients because she always goes above and beyond for everyone she works with - clients and colleagues alike. Donna Marcantonio is excellence.

Tracy B., Cambridge

I began searching for condo to buy in the Cambridge area as my divorce was getting finalized. I had little time to find a place for me and my two preteen children to ease this stressful transition. Looking for a place in this economic climate, in a neighborhood with such a shortage in supply and record high demand, high prices and over the roof interest rates was really particularly tough. It is hard to really understand the stress entailed in this process until you experience it for yourself. When I finally found a place I liked and got close to signing the agreement, my real estate agent had a family emergency and had to transfer me to a colleague of hers, Donna! Within minutes, Donna was on the phone with me, talking over every detail of the case while redirecting me and my lawyer on how to proceed with the buyer in the quickest way possible yet without compromising on anything I wanted to get done in the house before closing. She jumped right in, and in the most friendly playful way, she dissolved my anxieties. Her ability to quickly catch on and understand on how to strategize, was immensely relieving. Donna negotiated with the owners in a way that astounded both me and my lawyer. Donna’s read of people and capacity to synthesize information quickly and act efficiently and effectively under time constraints, felt life saving to me. Her knowledge of the real estate world, her understanding of the small and bigger picture, both of her clients’ lives, their family members needs, and the financial context they’re bound by, helped ground and guide me through this process as a single mom and first time home buyer. I felt Donna took on this project and carried me through it. Her realness, empathy and genuine care for people was at the center and through every step of the way. My kids and I felt taken care of at the highest level possible. If you’re someone who’s looking for a home in the greater Boston area, I’d recommend Donna without doubt. She’s someone I trust can get any buyer through this stressful process not just with a smile, but with fierce advocacy.

K.P. Somerville, MA