Marie Sue Parsons graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara  in 1963.  After a two year teaching stint in Laguna Beach and in Goleta, she and her husband served two years in the Peace Corps in Micronesia.  Upon her return she continued teaching elementary school in Goleta until she started her family.  After the birth of her three children she started her highly successful real estate career, and has been a top producer ever since.   
  
As a former teacher, she takes particular pride in helping her clients find new homes in neighborhoods with excellent schools, both for their own children and for resale advantages. As an agent representing sellers, Marie Sue prides herself on the number of times she gets referrals and repeat business from her very satisfied clients.  She has served on the Association of Realtors' Professional Standards Committee for several terms, and recently was awarded the Association's "Sweetheart Award" as the agent selected by her peers as the one they would most like to work with in a real estate transaction.  
  
Professional Memberships:  
 
Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES).  
 
 Awards and Committees:  
 
Coldwell Banker International President's Elite, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors "Sweetheart" Award (2004), Santa Barbara Association of Realtors Howard Gates Award for closing the most difficult transaction of the year (1986), Buffini and Company (real estate trainers) Peak Performers Designation, numerous service awards from the Santa Barbara Association for serving on the Grievance Committee, Multiple Listing Committee, Governmental Relations Committee, Professional Standards Committee.  
 
Other Memberships:  
 
Santa Barbara Orchid Society, Santa Barbara County Genealogy Society (currently VP Programs), St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (current elder).