About Me
I do this so every person I work with feels educated, cared for and completely sure
Marisa Morello is a Metro Detroit realtor operating under AreYou Closing, affiliated with eXp Realty. She specializes in Oakland County families, with deep expertise in Birmingham, Royal Oak, Troy, and the surrounding move-up corridor.
My Story
It started with a really bad first experience
Experience
8 years in real estate
Families Served
150+
Avg. Days on Market
9 days
Avg. Sale Price
~$340,000
Designations
Zillow Pro · Zillow Showcase
License
Salesperson · #6501411858 · Michigan
I bought my first house when I was 20 and nobody educated me. Not my agent, not my lender, nobody. I made just about every wrong decision a person can make in a transaction and I didn't even realize they were wrong until years later. That experience is the whole reason I do this the way I do.
I got into real estate because I couldn't stop thinking about how different it would have felt if one person had just slowed down and explained things to me, and eight years and 150 families later that's still the job as I understand it. I'd rather over-explain than let someone feel lost in their own home sale.
It's also why I ended up coaching agents across the country on client experience, because fixing this for my own clients started to feel too small. I still love this work because I get to be in the room for the moment a family sees the house they're going to grow into, and there's nothing small about that.
How I Work
What makes working with me different
No. 01
Professional media on every listing
I cover the cost of professional photography and video on every single listing myself. That's not an upsell and it's not conditional. I use Zillow Showcase, which means my listings present differently than most on the platform. I keep full control of the marketing rather than handing it to a template.
No. 02
Discretion when it matters
I care about discretion, especially with sellers who don't want their business broadcast. I care about the process being smooth, which means over-communicating instead of leaving people wondering. And I build relationships that last well past closing, which is why so much of my business is repeat and referral.
No. 03
Coaching agents nationally
I teach hundreds of real estate agents across the country how to take better care of their clients. My process is documented and taught, not improvised. When you work with me, you're getting a process that's been refined through teaching it.
No. 04
Referral program
I run a referral program where I cover the home inspection for anyone referred to me. Because the best compliment is when you tell someone else about me, and I want to make that easy.
Who I Serve
The people I work with are a lot like me
Move-Up Families
You bought a starter home a few years ago, you've outgrown it, and now you're buying the forever home with kids and schools and the long game all factored in. Higher stakes, savvier clients, more emotional than people expect. This is my core client.
First-Time Buyers
You're nervous and excited and under-educated through no fault of your own, and I meet you with patience and zero judgment because I was you. I bought my first house at 20. I get it.
Downsizing / Empty Nesters
Adult children helping their parents downsize or prepare for retirement. Those are rarely just about a house. There's usually a lot of emotion in the room and someone in the family is carrying the weight of the decision. I'm good in those situations.
Relocating Families
Moving to Oakland County from out of state and needing someone to explain which suburb is actually which and the unique value and amenities they have.
Service Areas
Metro Detroit, with real depth in Oakland County
My core areas are Birmingham, St. Clair Shores, Royal Oak, Troy, Rochester Hills, and the surrounding communities. I also welcome downtown Detroit business, because I genuinely believe in the energy and growth happening there.
The Personal Side
The person behind the process
I have a young son named Myles and I document a lot of our life publicly, because I'd rather people know who they're actually hiring. I'm into local food and figuring out what's new in the community. I go up north when I can. I love a Michigan fall.
I'm girly, optimistic and a little cheeky. My clients describe me as kind, patient, informative and relatable. My natural energy is warm and direct, meaning I'll hold your hand and tell you the truth in the same breath.
It doesn't help anyone if I'm late AND uncaffeinated.
"What's the best that could happen?"
Ready to talk about your move?
Whether you're buying, selling, or just figuring out if Birmingham is the right fit, I'm here to help you understand your options.