My Personal Philosophy 

Real estate has always been about the relationship between the Realtor and their client. This has always been the glue that held the transaction together. If the client does not trust and respect their agent a transaction will never transpire. If an agent is going to be successful in this business they have to earn the trust and respect of the people they work with.

I take it upon myself to operate on a level that exceeds the industries guidelines of ethical standards and procedures. My personal philosophy is actually very simple: I hold myself accountable for all of my actions; therefore, I hold myself responsible for earning your trust and respect.

Since I want to work with you, I promise you this. I will be honest and fair with you at all times. Personally, I cannot tolerate a lie. I hold a soft spot in my heart for people who can "tell it like it is", and I know that everyone appreciates the beauty of the truth.

My whole life centers around all that is good. My most treasured possessions are my standands, morals, ethics and personal behavior. I understand that if I want to be successful in life then I must define what I want...What I want is to gain the trust and respect of other people, and the only way that I can accomplish this, is to be true to myself, and then to you.

Market Knowledge

• Extensive training in analyzing all aspects of home construction: Ongoing courses from the New Homes Division of Edina Realty; Numerous construction classes from Hennepin Vo-Tech; On-site manager for several of the metro areas finest builders. 5 years construction experience.
• Consistently selling 3-4 homes a month in the Southwest metro area ranging in the $150,000-$1,000,000 range...Over a 20 year career, Mark has sold and closed over $100 million dollars of sales volumn in residential real estate.
• Specialized training and certification from the National Association of Home Builders and from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities covering infrastructure, environmental constraints, blueprint reading, structural systems and product feasibility. Certified by the National Association Of Home Builders to work in their trade. Also awarded the certification of New Home Sales Specialist (NHSS) from Edina Realty's Builders Resource Group.

Anticipating Your Needs

• Mark's ABCs of working with the seller: -A lways listen to what they want done...-B e"market smart"with pricing and marketing the property...-C arefully document the sale for a smooth transaction
• Mark's ABCs of working with the buyer: -A sk a lot of questions to determine what their expectations are...-B e aware of all the fixed elements of the property...-C onsider if the home's condition will work for the client.

Professional Traits

Formal Education

• M.A. Criminal Justice, Mankato State University, 1984
• B.A. Political Science and English in the field of pre-law with emphasis on taxation, business law and financing, Mankato State University, 1983
• A.A. Normandale Community College, 1979

Community Involvement

• Cancer volunteer Minneapolis Children's Hospital 2004-Present
• Catechist, Shakopee Area Religious Education 1996-Present
• Mentor, Shakopee Public School District 720 1995-Present
• Shakopee Knights of Columbus Council 1685 1994-Present
• Big Brothers Greater Minneapolis St Paul Area 1993-Present