Gaetano G. Marretta

We worked with Guy Marretta as first-time home buyers. Our experience was stressful and, ultimately, he withdrew from our case mid-transaction, leaving us to recover during a critical stage. I’m sharing this so others—especially first-time buyers—know what to watch for. 1. Communication issues Re...sponse times were often 2–3 days (sometimes longer or no response), which is problematic in a time-sensitive real estate transaction. This contributed to delays in addressing critical issues—including a tax lien that later blocked closing. 2. Missed or delayed guidance on key items We had a tax search showing taxes owed by the seller and raised it early. We were told it wasn’t an issue, but weeks later a tax lien blocked closing. We asked for a review of specific condo documents (including sections related to tax assessments). That review did not happen. 3. Professionalism concerns At times, questions were met with reluctance or comments suggesting certain tasks were “clerical.” We were also asked to coordinate changes to legal documents through the realtor, which we had expected our attorney to handle. 4. Withdrawal mid-transaction After the tax lien surfaced post-loan approval, our attorney withdrew from the case during closing. This was the most difficult part of the experience, as it left us without support at a critical moment. We did share feedback about communication early on and saw brief improvement, but it wasn’t sustained. Buying a home—especially your first—requires clear guidance, proactive issue-spotting, and steady communication. That wasn’t our experience here.