Mark is a top notch agent that has represented our family and friends on several real estate transactions over the years. This year, he represented my wife and I to purchase our forever home in San Ramon (within budget) and selling our condo in Dublin (above target price). This year has been a very competitive market for buyers with low inventory available but Mark was able to successfully win us the home in which we will raise our family. He sent us listings that fit our criteria and guided us to neighborhoods we'd enjoy, viewing properties together weekly. We offered on a few properties over a few months and we finally had our bid accepted on a home in May 2021, thanks to Mark's strategy and narrative he wrote about us in the offer, which really connected with the sellers. Another way we really had an advantage using Mark is he has a strong connection with a very good contractor and cleaning company so we didn't need to hesitate on purchasing a home that need a little bit of work before we moved in, giving us more opportunities that would discourage other buyers. After purchasing our new home, having Mark's contractor fix up some items over a couple weeks, then moving to San Ramon, we had Mark prep our Dublin condo for sale. Our same contractor fixed up a few items and Mark also had great connections with a staging company to ensure our property was in pristine condition for showings. Thanks to Mark's efforts and strategy, we were able to get many offers in less than a week of listing, including multiple that were above our target selling price. I highly recommend Mark for your real estate needs. Thanks for making our dreams come true once again Mark! read more

We needed our home in the Greenbrook area of Danville sold. Our home needed touch-ups, some updates, staging, and of course, the best price we could get for it. Mark's professionalism and "one-stop shopping" was the best path to get us there. He had come highly rated and delivered as expected. Mark is the finest realtor you can choose, delivering high-quality communications, service, and support thoughout and even after the sales process. read more

Mark knows exactly what it takes to get top dollar for your home but even more importantly he knows exactly how to prepare it beforehand so that it shows exceptionally well, paying attention to the most minute detail. Mark takes ownership of the entire real estate process - pre, during and post - alleviating the added stress that comes with selling a home. There is no challenge that he is not ready to solve and his relationship with local vendors in the real estate ecosystem is beyond compare and adds an extra level of cost efficiency and relief. I was never left wondering because he is great at anticipating risk, communicating effectively and being transparent with the right level of urgency. Thank you Mark for the impeccable job you did in quickly selling my home. read more

Mark Kennedy is one of those very seasoned real estate agents you just can't pass up. His knowledge of the industry and how to work with clients, vendors, and banks is truly remarkable. He brings his A-game to every house he sells or buys. His experience with the market, creative strategies, and home improvement are beyond anything we've ever seen from anyone else. He truly has a talent for handling any situation that comes up, dealing with all sorts of personalities, and making it as easy as possible for his clients along the way. We first worked with him while selling my father-in-law's home. He was patient, kind, and went above and beyond, knowing it was a difficult situation, as we had just lost my mother-in-law to cancer. He made sure everything was taken care of, checked in on my father-in-law every day, and offered services far beyond what a real estate agent typically shares. To this day, he still checks in with my father-in-law to ensure he's doing alright and genuinely, to be there for him! Mark comes in with a game plan, has a vision, and is able to execute on it in a timely manner, on budget, and with the least amount of impact to his clients. The team he's assembled to help when needed is as professional and easy to work with, especially in challenging situations. Most recently he helped us purchase a house while selling our home. He not only helped us navigate through all of the complex steps of going through this process, but even went the extra mile to help us update our new home. He and his wife even stepped in to help us get our house all prepped and ready when I got really sick and couldn't manage. From understanding what is needed to selling/buying a home, to seeing potential in a house and bringing it to life, to all of the resources he has to make it a smooth process from start to finish, he literally does it all...while always having a smile on his face. Our young son even started mimicking him around the house as Mark knows how to make us laugh and get through these difficult processes. We literally couldn't have made this move without his help and are so grateful for all he has done to make our new home a dream home and make our former home the place to be for the buyers. Buying or selling a home through Mark Kennedy is the only way to go. We recommend him in a heartbeat! read more

The task of finding and buying a home is truly monumental and I would argue a majority of us are not equipped with the full set of tools to do so. Much like the construction of house, searching for and purchasing a home takes the work of a village. In this case, your village can be found in Mark. From the start, Mark made sure we had all our ducks in a row by encouraging us to get a loan preapproval. Though Oakland was not in his service area, he took the extra time and care to research and recommend the safer neighborhoods. When we approached him with houses we thought we liked, he not only combed through the disclosure reports to assess any issues, but also went out to inspect the houses and to talk with the sellers' agents. When inspecting one house, Mark even went as far as climbing underneath the house to assess the foundation and structural supports. Once we found a house that met all our criteria, Mark truly went the distance in preparing the best offer package with the budget we had. When the results came back, our offer came in sixth - our offer price was too low. But that did not mean we were out of the running. By visiting the house and talking with the seller's agents, Mark was able to get a feel for what the sellers wanted (more than just a high offer price). By tailoring the offer package to their specific wants, our package incentivized the sellers to contact us to make a counter offer. If not for Mark's experience and commitment to move all the pieces into place, we would not have been able to gain this opportunity. From sixth to first is no mean feat, but with Mark's advice, we were able to edge out the competition and our counter was accepted. I would absolutely recommend Mark as an agent when buying a home. His years in the industry coupled with his continuous legwork and due diligence make the home buying process as painless and as successful as possible. read more

Mark recently helped us sell our home and I can't really say enough about what a great experience this was. Mark is a total rock star, he did everything he said he would and then some. If you are debating between realtors here are a few points which may help you in making a decision, I talked to at least 6 top agents in our area - he is prepared, a perfectionist and does not leave anything unfinished - his client is number one - he knows how to negotiate a deal (don't under estimate how important this is) - he also really thinks about the strategy of pricing and how he is going to maximize the value - he is there himself doing the showings, selling and the deal...don't let the costco size agents tell you this is not important I would absolutely recommend him to anyone and use him again in the future. read more

Mark was a great. I was a first time home buyer and Mark took the time to explain things clearly and make sure I understood the process. Mark was great at the negotiation process and I felt he had my best interest at heart and was not just focused on getting the deal done. I'd highly recommend Mark and will certainly be calling him when I am ready to buy / sell again. read more

Mark Kennedy is the man to call hands down if you want to get your house sold quickly and for top dollar. He knows what he is doing and doesn't waste time. My family worked with Mark twice in less than two years due to a relocation. He is the best at what he does. read more

From start to finish, Mark did an amazing job in getting our house show ready before the very first showing. He kept us informed throughout the entire process and sold our house in less than a week. Thank you Mark! read more

Mark is a great Realtor and will exceed your expectations on every transaction. He certainly did for me on two sales and one purchase! Better yet, he is a great person who is honest, straight forward, and most probably will become your good friend when all the deals are done. Ed Bader read more

Mark has a rare combination of experience and youthful drive. His knowledge of the area and market timing allowed us to sell our home for significantly more than we expected. He also brings an excellent group of contractors to make any needed improvements prior to selling. Mark doesn't say "YOU need to do this", he says I'll be over with a painter on Tuesday and my electrician is available Thursday if you'd like to take care of this". I highly recommend Mark for his team approach, limitless drive and commitment to his customers. read more

Mark helped us sell our home and was absolutely great! He was very easy to work with, had many tips, and great communication through the entire process. He was very helpful and able to attend all the important events to ensure as smooth a transaction as possible. We have bought/sold 4 homes with several realtors in various parts of the country and he is definitely a top notch agent! read more

Mark is an outstanding Real Estate Agent. I was a completely stressed out deciding to put my condo up for sale in this soft market, but he assured me that it would sell fast. Sure enough I had 12 offers within a week of putting it on the market through him and two months later it closed escrow. His work was effortless and painless when selling my condo during this trying market. He also kept me up-to-date on what was going on and made the transition of this transaction very easy for me. I highly recommend him and rest assure I will definitely use him again in the future. read more

Mark was recommended to us by a friend who himself did not use Mark on his real estate purchase. Rather, our friend was introduced to Mark as the listing agent on his property and was so impressed with Mark's professionalism that he passed his name along to us when it was our turn to delve into the real estate market. While we promised Mark that we may end up "just looking" for a year or so, Mark found us our dream home within two short months. As we were buying in a competitive market, Mark used his years of real estate experience to craft our offer so that it was accepted over the six other competitng offers, even when some of those offers had us out-bid. It is safe to say, if it were not for Mark, we would not be in our dream home today. His drive, etiquette, professionalism and dedication to his clients in unparalled and we will definitely be using him to healm our future real estate transactions as well as recommend him to any who is looking for an agent. In fact, we have already passed along his name to my parents and I believe Mark has obtained numerous offers for their house that have exceeded their expectations. read more

I have sold two houses with Mark. Very responsive and keeps you informed throughout the process. Great working with him. Definitely recommend. read more

Mark was a great agent for us! He was available almost 24 hours a day. We would call him at 10pm and he would get a response to us within an hour. That is service! He also attending our notarized signing to ensure we understood everything and set our expectations correctly throughout the whole process. He helped us purchase a house in Alamo Creek and though we closed a while back, he continued to help us find electricians, contact Shapell. He also addressed most of our concerns. He is aggressive, smart, and sharp real estate agent. I would recommend him to anyone and use him again. read more

I contacted Mark to explore buying a first home in the East Bay area. He was fantastic! He took his time, and went out of his way to drive us through the downtown areas so we could get a true sense of the areas we were looking at. He was knowledgable, friendly, and on top of his game. He is also very prompt when it comes to returning emails and phone calls. I greatly appreciated his high level of professionalism, especially as a young individual looking to purchase a first home. read more

I would recommend Mark to be your realtor in a heartbeat. Not only was he creative in finding our dream home but he was not willing to let us settle for something we did not want. Our home is in Manteca which meant Mark made many trips out here to show us homes and to be there for the inspections and appraisals. Mark put us in contact with a lender, after our offer was accepted, who worked along with us and Mark to make the process smooth and quick. Mark Kennedy is definitely at the top of my list for Realtors. read more

Mark is a terrific agent and person to boot! He has great ideas and suggestions to prepare to sell a house. He is very responsive and helpful - he gets things done! I recommend him highly if you want to sell and get a good price. read more

We selected Mark over two other realtors in the Danville market. We were remote (living in Texas) and Mark basically oversaw the entire process of readying the house for the market. We would highly recommend Mark and his knowledge of the Danville market area. Dan K & Youngmoon C. read more

Mark was recommended to us, as we had little knowledge about the San Francisco area with just a short time to decide on a home and make the move. Mark was a force of nature. Not only was he able to quickly identify the areas that would be most desirable to us, he did this keeping budgets in mind and was an awesome negotiator. He is quick to respond, helpful in providing recommendations for services, and everyone we have told about our home buying process has been in awe that we were able to get things done so quickly in a fast moving market while still living in another state. In summary, if you are on the fence, hesitate no more. Mark is the best I have worked with. read more

We recently sold our home with Mark and were very happy with our choice, he is not only a good agent but also a great partner. Mark's communication was excellent and he stuck with every item to resolution as well as offered good advise along the way. Would use or recommend him again without hesitation. read more

Mark is a great realtor.. makes things painless and simple.. There were some legal issues between prior owner and the neighbor and Mark made sure they were all handled before the close of escrow. A year later we had him sell our rental property and we got $45,000 more than the asking price read more

One word- painless! The entire process for selling our home and buying another took less than one month! Mark was amazing during the entire process and my husband and I would recommend Mark to anyone looking for a realtor. Thanks Mark! read more

There is so much I want to say about Mark there is not enough time or room. He is truly a great agent, he watched over our house while it was on the market and we had already moved into another house, we felt very comftable with him and everything worked out great, we highly recommend him for your real estate needs, both listing and selling your property. While our property was for sale he also helped us find a new tenant for our rental property, he is very professional and you can always get in touch with him, which is so important . Thanks Mark for all your help. M& F read more

Mark Kennedy is hands down a GREAT real estate agent. We had been out of the market for some time (wasn't planning to move) so weren't familiar with local agents. Only browsing, we met Mark at an open house (his listing). We immediately clicked. He had a ton of positive energy, was really knowledgeable and clearly had our interests at heart - a rare find. We ended up using him for both a listing and a purchase which was a leap given we didn't know him at all before this. We ended up feeling like we 'won' on both ends as we got the house we wanted in the range we wanted, we sold our house at top dollar, and everything turned around very quickly. He also really went the distance on the little things that were out of his scope (helped us move stuff, got us in touch with reputable contractors, ensured completion of small jobs we had to get done, etc.). I really can't recommend Mark highly enough. Even my kids ask when they get to see Mark again. read more