Mark Corcoran Homes – Windermere Real Estate

Mark is fantastic. When my husband and I finally decided to look for a new home, we decided to go with Mark based on a referral from my brother and sister-​in-​law. In fact, when they moved to the Seattle area from Tacoma, they asked their realtor down there for the best realtor in the Seattle area… and based on the reviews both within and without the real estate community, their agent there told them to talk to Mark. So — we were introduced to him in early February thinking we’d be looking for a house for months. Well — we submitted an offer on Feb 28 and it was accepted on Mar 1! If we hadn’t worked with Mark, we wouldn’t have gotten our house…
Due to some mix up with the listing agent, offers were accepted earlier than initially thought. Because of this, there was a scramble to find an inspector and write an offer at 7pm on a Saturday night. Because of Mark’s experience and connections, he was able to secure an inspection AND write an offer all while being on vacation with his family! He has some amazing colleagues who go above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks guys! He was always responsive, knowledgeable and positive. And he really got to know our family and paid attention to our unique needs during the house hunting process — we have two little kids who were less than focused on the task at hand :-). And he explained the whole process to us, too — so we never felt lost, scared or discouraged.
Really — I would recommend Mark to ANYONE considering purchasing or selling their home. He is a professional through and through — and he’s incredibly relatable and down to earth. He wants what’s best for YOU. He kept asking us «Could you see your family growing up in this house?» And he pointed out all of the potential negatives in each home — I really appreciated that. Honestly, he’s amazing. If nothing else, you’d enjoy hanging out with him — he’s just so awesome!
Thanks for making this scary process so fun and rewarding! We love our new home!

Mark has now helped me complete two house purchases. He is FANTASTIC! Not only did Mark help me with finding a house I love (twice), his patience and dedication to going the extra mile was both invaluable and genuine. He really goes out of his way to show he cares and that I am not just another paycheck to him. I appreciate that touch and it makes all the difference. Like the friend that recommended him to me, I have passed along his info to some of my closest friends who also found Mark to be a rock solid partner in the house buying business. He makes the process truly easy and enjoyable– thanks again Mark!

We would highly recommend Mark Corcoran! We were introduced to Mark through a good friend who had utilized Mark’s services to buy his home. Originally, we were prepared to interview several real estate agents when buying our first home in the Seattle area. However, upon meeting Mark, we found Mark to be approachable and friendly, interested in our wants and needs, and knowledgeable about the real estate market, and we immediately decided to utilize him as our real estate agent.
During the process of looking for the perfect house to the purchase and closing of our new home, we found Mark to be efficient and quick in responding to our questions and needs, an openness to showing us houses and patience with our concerns, with him providing great feedback about resale values in neighborhoods, schools, etc. Looking back on the process, we never felt ignored, not listened to, or pushed to go in a direction that we did not want to go. He really made us feel valued as a customer and a client and we really enjoyed working with him. We have spoken about using Mark for our real estate needs in the future, although we hope to not move for many years to come! We really love our house!

What can I say about Mark? Well, he saved me from going down the foreclosure route, and was able to help get my condo sold through a short sale. When I first met Mark we had a couple of meetings to get to know one another and to discuss my options for a condo that was so far underwater in value, and to make sure he was really qualified to handle a short sale. He’s definitely qualified, but before he’d take on the task he had me get in contact with a great attorney he works with who specializes in short sales. Once I had that meeting and retained him it was back to Mark to get the ball rolling. Generally short sales are a pain in the backside, but Mark made the process go as smoothly as possible from start to finish. He was always in contact with me giving me the latest updates on discussions between lender and attorney, purchasing agent and client. Anytime I had a question all I had to do was call, email or text and he’d respond right away. I know I wasn’t his only client he was working with so to know he would respond to me so quickly shows a strong dedication to his clients. I can’t say anything about him helping me purchase a home… yet, but I can tell you he knows how to work with short sales from start to finish.

I have known Mark since grade school. My wife and I had tried to sell our house during the housing crash about 5 years ago and had no luck. We were a little gun shy about trying to sell again but after I had been reading Mark’s blog and knowing him growing up I knew he would be a perfect agent for us. The house we fell in love with was a short sale and took some time for the process to go through, but Mark was always there keeping us informed and finding out information for us on what takes place on a short sale purchase. After the purchase of the new house Mark went to work instantly and made our old house look beautiful with some expert staging. Still being a little leery with the housing market and carrying an extra mortgage we were a little nervous at first, but with in 2 weeks we had an offer! Everything went smooth and if it hadn’t been for Mark’s extreme dedication to customer satisfaction and knowledge of the real estate business, any of the deals could have fell through. So if you are looking houses in the greater Seattle area-​Mark definitely is your agent.

My wife and I were in the search for a larger home in preparation for a new addition to our family. We have made a few real estate purchases over the past 10 years using full service and discount brokerages. This time around, we wanted to go with a full service local agent who had experience and could provide market insight in the neighborhoods we were interested in. Mark definitely delivered on both. His knowledge enabled us to pin down a neighborhood and a reasonable price to pay given the market conditions. Throughout the entire transaction, he maintained contact and ensured that we were up to speed on all the timelines. He also went above and beyond by standing in and representing us due to work obligations that prevented us from being present during key stages of the purchase process. We wanted this home and Mark’s quick actionable decisions helped make that happen. We are now slowly settling into our new home and could not be any happier. Even when the transaction has closed, he has followed through on each and every item post-​sale. He has earned our respect and commendations. We will definitely use him again for future purchases, leases or sales.

Mark sold my house in Judkins Park and did an AWESOME job. We had to move quickly out to leave the area and he handled absolutely everything. Surpassed expectations in every way, taking care of all details and working hard to get to close. Very responsive, trustworthy and friendly at all times.
One of the best there is.

Where to begin. I can’t say enough good things about Mark and his efforts to find us the perfect home. Mark’s knowledge and experience alone make him a stand-​out agent. Couple that with his welcoming personality, great sense of humor, and find-​a-​way attitude, and you’ve got a combination that can not be matched… anywhere!
We had some pretty high expectations for the home we wanted, which, I’m sure, presented a challenge to finding a property that matched our needs and wants. But, sure enough, Mark found it for us, negotiated the deal, helped break down numerous barriers with the seller and lender (s), and ultimately delivered the exact house we wanted at a fair price.
I would recommend Mark Corcoran to anyone. I consider him not one a valuable asset in the real estate market, but a good friend willing to go the extra mile to help you with the biggest investment you’ll ever make.
Thanks again for everything, Mark!!! We LOVE our home!!!

I have worked with Mark on several real estate transactions over the last few years and I am truly impressed by his understanding of the marketplace and market values of the properties. His insight into each area/​property is invaluable in making a good buying decision. He is truly a professional that puts his clients interest first and foremost. I would recommend anybody looking for an agent to help you buy or sale a home give him a call.

After a mutual friend gave me a glowing recommendation of Mark Corcoran, I decided to use him as my agent and I’m so thrilled that I did! My boyfriend and I came across a foreclosure on our own accord and contacted Mark. We discovered the property on a Monday evening and met up with Mark on Tuesday to view the property. He’d already done all the research and informed us that the bank would be reviewing offers the following day at noon. We had to make a snap decision and knew we were in a multiple offer situation. With Mark’s help over the next several hours, my boyfriend and I were pre-​approved for a loan and we wrote a competitive offer based on Mark’s recommendations. We knew there were 4 other offers and although ours wasn’t one of the highest offers, it was one of the strongest, and the bank accepted our offer several days later. From that point on, there were numberous hoops to jump through with lenders, appraisers, you name it! This was a highly desired property, at a great price, so our situation proved to be a string of ‘firsts’ for all of us… there were threats and attempts to sabotage our close process by outside parties. Additionally, our lender required that the gutters were repaired prior to close and Mark hired a contractor on a weekend to get them fixed and paid for the repairs out of his pocket! Every step of the way, Mark was on top of it and did exactly what he had to do in a timely fashion to get this deal closed and handle our emotions as buyers. I believe this purchase never would’ve happened without Mark as our agent. In our combined experience, my boyfriend and I have worked with 4 agents prior to Mark, and we agree that we will never use anyone else again. He is truly the best in his business.

Mark helped my fiancé and I get an amazing home. He is over the top professional and understands exceptional customer services. Thanks Mark
PS I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great Realtor.

Mark helped my wife and I buy our home and we have nothing but great things to say about him. We knew through the entire process that he had our best interests in mind and was truly an advocate for us. We will use him in the future and recommend him to anyone who needs a good realtor in the area.