Mark DuBois was our awesome agent, and he helped us close on a 4-plex few days before Christmas 2022 with a very difficult seller. He was very patient with us as first-time home buyers. He was detailed in his explanations, answered all our questions, and persistent in following up with the sellers agent, Bill Pegg. Through his persistence and good relations with the sellers agent, we were able to get a new sewer lateral completely replaced even though the seller wanted to sell the property "as is." Mark, your firmness, perseverance, and staying the course till the end are greatly appreciated. We have learned a lot from you, and thank you again for being patient with us as first-time home buyers. We guarantee you that you will be our agent of choice when we consider our next purchase. Once again, both Vicent and I would like to thank you for all your help in making our buying process a success. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking at buying a property. read more

Mark did a killer job helping us find a wonderful house in Oakland, even through the pandemic restrictions. We met Mark at an open house he was running in Richmond about 2 weeks before the world started shutting down. We got together over Zoom, where he took the time to learn about us, what kind of house we were looking for, our concerns, our budget -- and to answer a boatload of our questions. From that point all the way through closing (even beyond, really) he was a rock. We were repeatedly impressed by his work ethic (I couldn't believe the timestamps on some of his emails), his reliable and fast communication, and the care and patience with which he shepherded us through the process. We ultimately bought a home that was being sold by the owner directly -- a process that basically meant Mark was doing the job of two realtors (cleaning up the seller's mistakes). Mark managed it expertly and without complaint. I can't imagine having a better house-buying experience. read more

Wow Mark is the complete package when it comes to all things real estate! You couldn't ask for a more professional, courteous, patient, knowledgeable and helpful agent than this. We seriously lucked out with being able to work with such a qualified person through this often complicated, technical and anxious period of trying to purchase a home in this super competitive market. It is greatly appreciated for the amount of patience and compassion he had to help us understand the different steps along the way, often running over every line if we wanted to, even if he didn't have to (which other agents would generally just skip over). He broke down all the fancy contract and legal terms to make them relatable and practical, and never pushed any decisions on us, but rather let us digest the options and come to the conclusions that worked best for us. And this was only the work that he did face-to-face or via direct communication. The work that he did behind-the-scenes, totally unasked for, saved us money numerous times over! Even when escrow was just about wrapped up, when most agents are getting ready to check out, Mark went out of his way with that extra effort to credit us with even more additional funds. Along the way, his negotiation over home repairs and other touch ups were firm yet reasonable, and they paid off. We were very happy with what he was able to get us, and minimize the damage of all those closing costs. His ambitious and pleasant optimism are infectious, and we could tell that it spread throughout all parties involved. The selling agent, our lender, the escrow team, all had positive things to say about him. Which all makes for a smoother process where communication is key. His knowledge and judgment are impressive, but what separates Mark from the rest is his personality! You will be in great hands with Mark's help, we couldn't recommend him more highly. read more

Mark Dubois is the person to go if your are looking to buy or sell a house ! There is no better choice ! The best way I could describe him is that he is ALWAYS on YOUR SIDE !!! He is extremely knowledgeble about everything from market price points, taxes, appraisals, properties projected values, comparison in the areas, etc. I could go on and on. As first time home buyers we had a million questions even the day we met him and had our first introduction, where we shared what we were looking for in a house. He really went above and beyond answering emails, texts, etc to make sure we understood every single thing in the biggest decision of one's life. His experience, insights, and ability to work efficiently and fast with all the documents and paperwork made our life so much easier !!! When I say he is going to be ALWAYS on your side, I really mean it ! We had a very bad experience previously with a different realtor who wanted us to close with the lender she worked with, even when that what not the best decision for us. When we told Mark we were shopping for lenders, he not only was very supportive on our decision, but he made sure they received all the information about the properties we wanted to make an offer on so that they had accurate information and could give us the most approximate loan estimate possible. He even informed our lenders about the property taxes and HOAs of the home we eventually purchased, and came with us to sign the papers with the escrow officer to make sure everything was correct. Miles and miles traveled, and lots of time and effort were put into us that we don't really know how to thank him. BIG THANKS MARK, YOU ARE TRULY THE BEST OF THE BEST. read more

Mark did GREAT job... Seriously. Never did I have one worry about him selling my home. Super impressed with his work ethic, his sales expertise... he helped make the transition easy. This was especially true since post surgery it was a rough time for me with some health/mobility issues. He was compassionate and understanding. Super impressed that Mark was exactly on time every time and to the minute. A pet peeve of mine. He informed me of everything in advance. There were no surprises. Everything was seamless and worked out exactly as stated. He knows his business well, and he will explain what you need to do to sell your home and sell it for the most money. Super happy & grateful Mark negotiated a higher price than the initial offered price. He had MY interests at the forefront of the transaction. To sum it up, ​I'm super happy with his services. This is what he does, and he does it well. Hire him! ________________________ read more

There is so much I can say about Mark. First, I trust Mark. Over the past 7+ years, Mark has been not just a Real Estate Agent, but a resource in many different areas. I appreciate his commitment to get answers. His response never ends with "I don't know". In a recent purchase, it wasn't the easiest. We came across a challenge and I was honestly ready to just say forget it. Mark pulled together resources for me and made it happen. When you have a Realtor that is patient and calm and doesn't pressure you, it helps you to feel at ease. Mark has become more than just my agent, he has become part of the family. I highly recommend Mark for any of your Real Estate needs. read more

Mark helped me buy my first property. And since he knew it was my first time buying a home, he made sure to explain everything in detail to me. I really appreciated that he took the time to answer any and all of my questions. Mark was accessible even after the deal was done and sent me valuable information when he knew it would benefit me and my new property. I felt like Mark had my best interest in mind throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to purchase a home. I will definitely reach out to him as soon as I am ready to buy again. read more

Mark DuBois is an amazing realtor! Mark is professional yet personable, knowledgeable, patient, and advocates for his client 100%! We have closed 3 deals so far with Mark as our agent, and we will always work with Mark for any transaction in the Bay Area! He is great, and can do it all, with both single family homes and income properties. Mark works so hard, and he has an amazing network of professionals at his fingertips. Thanks to Mark and his contacts, we were able to get all the inspections taken care of quickly and with no fuss. He found the perfect team to stage our home and really bring out its charm and character. Mark is always accessible, by phone, text, or email and I was able to get my questions and concerns addressed right away. With Mark, there is always a quick response time. He is a great communicator. He also really knows the market! His market analysis is thorough and well thought out and he takes the time to walk you through the reports. The escrow process was smooth each time. He is a pro at getting all your documents ready in advance so when the time comes, there is very little left to do or left to chance. I cannot emphasize enough how much we value Mark as our realtor. There is no one more dedicated than Mark DuBois. I highly recommend Mark DuBois as a realtor. He is the best person to help you buy or sell your house and your income property! read more

Mark DuBois is a model of integrity and a GEM to work with. Not only was Mark extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the East Bay area and real estate market, and fast and accommodating to our every need, he is very personable, funny and patient. Mark will honor what you want, and he is a great listener. He offers plenty of sage advice, and truly goes above and beyond to make sure you end up with up with a great home. When we were in the final stages, Mark noticed a huge leak that even the general inspector missed, and he also had a ton of creative ideas for helping us to stay within our budget. Taste is always a private matter, but I also thought Mark had a great eye and sense of style, and he is very perceptive. In general, you are lucky and in good hands if you work with Mark. Overall, we ended up with a truly fabulous home within our budget. read more

Mark is a very nice guy that we met during our house hunting. We were really hoping to hire him but another house came along and it was a unique situation. Too bad because Mark is really nice and professional. read more

Mark DuBois of J. Rockcliff Realtors 6116 La Salle Avenue Oakland, California 94611 510-915-1193 mdubois@rockcliff.com I most highly recommend Mark DuBois, realtor, who serves the Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito, and Richmond, and Vallejo area. I first met Mark in 2006 when I went to an open house in Oakland and then did not meet him for some years. Over the years he kept in touch with me and when I felt last year that it was the right market for me to shop for a house, I got in touch with him again. Mark was just amazing through my exceptionally long house hunt which lasted several months. The first few months were spent in educating myself on what was available in my price range in the Oakland, Berkeley, and Albany area. Every week Mark drove me around showing me properties. He always came prepared with handouts of listing details for me and patiently explained a lot of things about real estate that were thoroughly unfamiliar to me. I was a very picky client and wanted a house that was just right in terms of location, square footage, light, amenities, etc. There were a few houses that I liked, but I was unable to make a decision. At one time I came very close to closing on a condo in Oakland and then backed out of my offer because I felt the condo was too dark for me. Mark at all times listened patiently to all my needs and was never pushy. Finally, in May of this year (2012) I found a house in Albany I really liked and wrote an offer on it that was accepted. Mark guided me through the whole offer process patiently explaining all legal terms to me and through the entire escrow process which was new to me, as a first time home buyer. He was absolutely wonderful--he answered my emails very promptly and addressed every question or concern that I had. The escrow process went very smoothly and I am now the proud owner of a house in Albany, which is in a fantastic location, which I got at a great price. About the offer that I had put on the property, Mark never pushed me to offer more, or suggested that my offer would not be accepted, and he always worked well within the amount I felt comfortable spending. Mark is also an awesome human being. He is a real pleasure to work with for he has a great sense of humor, is thoughtful, perceptive, knowledgeable and is at all times very professional. Need I mention that he was always well dressed, most often with a dress shirt and tie ( though he didn't need to impress me), has tons of energy, and was always enthusiastic even at times during my hunt, when I had changed direction and wanted to look at investment properties, instead of single family homes. Through our search I had seen condos, single family houses, and multi-units and he was very knowledgeable about all three. Definitely I would use Mark's help again, if I ever need to buy or sell real estate and I would recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

Mark helped us buy our home in Oakland and our experience with him could not have been any better. He is very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, the market and the process. He was always very responsive to even our silliest questions and last minute requests and always fun to work with. I highly recommend him! read more

Before I wrote this review, I read the others just for fun, inspiration and to compare my experience. The one thing we all have in common is Mark has the patience of a saint! Truly. Not that I wish to send difficult people to him! But I also abruptly changed direction in my house search and Mark never blinked an eye. This was my first home purchase and I, of course didn't know anything and he explained whatever I asked and even when I got the cold feet and indecision that I must assume realtors go to therapy for, he just kept his smile and calm. Oh, and I looked for cracks. The strain in the smile, a quick eye roll. Nothing. So yes, I would recommend him and all his hard work, patience and expertise. read more

Faced with a cross-country move, we needed a realtor that could work with us from a distance, be completely available when we were in town to look at houses, and provide long-distance support through to the close. Mark started out well before we arrived in CA by getting a feel for what we were looking for - sending us listing after listing and sorting through which ones appealed to us and which did not. We had one week in CA to find a house. When we arrived, Mark met us on a Sunday and proceeded to take us through over 20 houses in that one day. We were fairly certain of the area that we wanted to live in, but Mark made some very good suggestions for several cities that were not on our list but that matched what we had said we were looking for. We looked at houses several more days that week, and Mark didn't hesiate from showing us the same house 3 times when we asked him to! We ended up having our offer accepted on the last day we were in CA. The purchase process is significantly different between NJ and CA, and Mark walked us through every step of it. He was instantly available whenever we needed him for the mortgage, inspections, insurance. By the time our close rolled around, even our mortgage broker was complimenting me on Mark and his expert handling of the purchase for us. We could not be happier to have had Mark help us find our home, but also to have met him since he is just such a nice guy! read more

Mark is awesome! He led me through the process of selling my condo. I was going through the stressful process of a short sale and Mark led me through this process with his knowledge. compassion and patience. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family. Several months back I did recommend Mark to my co-worker. and she is very happy with results. read more

Mark was great in taking us through the process. He was also much better than our previous agent who would just take us through the houses and tell us they were great and not really provide us much in terms of comps so we had an idea of what would be a competitive bid. While we lost out on our first bid due to the fact that we had contingencies and the other party waived all contingencies, this was a blessing in disguise as that house went to court and had not closed in the 5 months since it had been purchased. We were in the thick of things for our second house but lost out because the seller connected more with the other buyers letter. However, we finally landed our current house and it helped that Mark had a relationship with the seller's agent as we did not close within the aggressive 10 days that we had set on account that we though we could because we were pre-approved. Mark is very patient and reachable. My wife and I could not be more happy to have worked with him and would do so again. read more

I was a complete novice about the home buyng process. More daunting, however, was the fact that I had no idea what type of home I wanted, whether new or used, single family or condo. Over the course of several months, Mark showed me dozens and dozens and dozens of homes, never once becoming impatient over my inability to make a decision as to what home to purchase. With each listing visited, Mark provided expert knowledge of the neighborhood as well as in depth commentary about the quality of the home including resaleable features and construction quality. This information was invaluable especially the construction information as I had no experience with construction so could not distinquish a two-by-four from a four door sedan. In addition, Mark provided excellent references for every aspect of the home buying process, including, but not limited to, mortgage broker, home inspection company, plumber and escrow agent. Each reference was knowledgeable, personable and provided excellent service. In short, despite the stressful nature of buying a home, particularly in this economic climate, Mark made the process as painless as possible. If ever I have need of a realtor again, Mark is my only choice. read more