Who We Are
Mara is the Owners at Bliss Realty & also one of Arizona’s leading residential real estate professionals, with more than 22 years of experience. She is recognized and admired for her extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward thinking marketing and her unparalleled service. Her innovative use of technology have earned her a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst her peers throughout the industry. She maintains an impressive five star review rating and for Mara, finding a client’s dream home is not her job, it’s her passion. My Story
I never planned on being a Realtor. I struggled at school and tried college twice, I just never enjoyed it. My father taught me to work hard. I always had visions of owning my own business, I just didn't know what that looked like. In 1998 I moved to Arizona, met my husband and we had two children. I had my first taste of sales in the .com era, I absolutely loved it! But, with the crash I was never paid for all of my hard work. My second sales job was in Scottsdale selling CRM Software and support contracts. This was an inside sales job, I was stuck at a desk and driving in traffic to work during horrendous hours dropping my children off at a home day care. I was exhausted.
Out of the blue one day, someone suggested I should become a realtor. I’d have a flexible schedule and could take charge of my income. That week I enrolled in real estate school. I finished real estate school in my 90 hours and over a 2 month timeframe. Then came the test taking. That has always been my challenge. My husband decided at the same time that we were going to purchase our first house. I failed my first school test. My plan was to join a brokerage that I was familiar with and we became fast friends with the owner. He helped us with the purchase of our home.
Then, I failed my second school test. Everyone kept asking and waiting for me to get my license. At this point, I was going in weekly to take my real estate test. On the 12th time taking the test, I passed. Yes, I passed!! I was so excited!
Since becoming a Realtor, I have found out that I am Dyslexic, passed down from my father. And have opened a successful brokerage. Helping families is personal for me, because I am a wife & a mother, not just a Realtor. Coaching my clients and supporting them as they move with their families during those very busy years is something that fills my cup. My clients deserve a home that feels good, in the right neighborhood to create new wonderful memories and I’m so grateful to be a part of that.
We Are Accessible.
We return your calls, texts and emails with the same speed we demand from our own inquiries. We exist to make sure your transaction is handled smartly and skillfully, that you emerge from a real estate transaction with the satisfaction, pride and joy you deserve as you embark on the next stage of life’s journey. You need and deserve the truth. The truth about what a home is worth. The truth about the market. The truth about where buyers come from, what marketing is most effective and what‘s a complete waste of time. Sellers trust in our agent’s ability to close deals quickly at the most advantageous prices. Whether working with a local, national, or international client, we strive to make every transaction as seamless as possible.
Reliable. Available. Driven.
When selling, you’ll want to hire the agent who can market and negotiate the best possible transaction for you. Who you work with matters. Navigating a real estate purchase is tricky business. The internet has made it possible to do a lot of the legwork yourself, however there’s no substitute for an experienced professional. An expert negotiator who knows the market can save you time, money and heartache. They help you make or accept the right offer, play hardball when necessary, and stay on top of the process and legal documents.
