The man, the myth, the legend. Mark went above and beyond in every aspect of our buying experience - and we were buying from cross country! From filming the properties, expert guidance and negotiation, and just being a rad dude to hang out with, he's got your back. As first-time homebuyers, we were totally gobsmacked by the process, yet Mark and his team were there with measured composure and wisdom, keeping us at ease the whole time. It's a no-brainer! Work with the guy! read more

Selling a home in the current market is a journey. Having a trusted professional who is both available and extremely dedicated is beyond helpful when navigating the selling experience. I have worked with Mark for several years, and the sale of my beloved Silverlake home was the most personal, as it was the closure of a life chapter. Having a trusted ally in Mark helped to smooth the edges of this big change. He was so much more than an agent, but really stepped up as a friend when I needed him most to help me manage the sale of my home while abroad. I am super grateful that solid humans who take pride in the services that they offer still exist read more

Mark attended to the sale of a mutual friends home in an estate related sale. Mark advised us on all matters of presale preparation, staging as well as the normal transactional details. Mark's experience and diligence allowed us to realise a far higher sale price than we had estimated. The best in the business. read more

To put it simply, Mark saved the day in our home buying adventure. He is not only an engaging and charismatic professional, but an excellent negotiator, responsive representative for his clients and all around great guy to have fighting for you in your corner. He is very knowledgable of the Los Angeles market, particularly the east side, NELA and Hollywood areas. After a disappointing experience with an inexperienced agent from a different agency, both selling our home and having a purchase fall through (resulting in a lawsuit!), we turned to Mark to help us right the ship and find some calmer home buying waters. Once he jumped on board, it was smooth sailing until we closed on our dream home in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Glendale. His knowledge and negotiating expertise was on full display throughout the process and allowed us to close on our home for well under asking. If we ever decide to sell our current home, Mark will be our first call and I would recommend that he is your first call as well, whether you are looking to sell your current home or buy a new one. Mark is the ninth realtor I've personally worked with over the past 15+ years and he is head and shoulders above the rest. Just give the man a call and you'll quickly begin to understand why. read more

Mark is a real pro. He knows how to facilitate any house/apt sales/purchases. He definitely understands how to highlight property uniqueness and advantages. Mark has an amazing group of people helping him to clean, stage, make the place look amazing and help potential buyer project themselves living there. I would definitely recommend Mark for any type of house/apt sales or purchases. read more

Mark helped our family find a tenant for a few years while we moved out the country. He was a total joy to work with, from beginning to end. Not only was he polite, but he was also an excellent guide for us as we embarked on our first time being landlords. As anyone who has been through this knows - these transactions require a lot of coordination. My past experiences with real estate professionals were less than ideal as most were terribly disorganized and/or bad at communication. Mark proved to be the opposite. All appointments were diligently coordinated and calendared, all documents were digitalized and provided upon request, etc. Truly recommend working with him if you need someone of strong professional and personal caliber. read more

We've worked with Mark on the purchase of our house in 2010 and the sale of that same house in 2023. He also helped us buy our second home. For each transaction, Mark was great to have on our side. He was very knowledgeable and a great negotiator. He also provided helpful insights during the buying and selling process. I would highly recommend Mark to everyone. read more

Mark has now sold a home and bought a home with us. The sales strategy he used was astute and we ended getting way more than we anticipated. And when it came time to buy the new home, not only did his web platform enable us to find the exact type of property needed (and we had very specific needs), he was able to have us come out on top of a bidding war. Mark was laid back, easy going and patient with us yet a Machiavellian negotiator when it came to making the deals. Its a rare mix. Above all, we laughed a lot when on endless search missions and my whole family loved him including our toddler. read more

I am incredibly pleased with the help and services I received from Mark Mintz at Compass. I have worked with Mark Mintz twice in the past 6 years. The first time was in 2017 when Mark helped my husband and me buy a home, and the second time was in early 2023 when Mark helped me and my brother sell our parents' house after our father passed away. Both experiences came with stresses, worries, and challenges, and in both cases I felt exceptionally lucky to have Mark's assistance and guidance through the process. To say that I trusted Mark in every way would be an understatement. I relied on his wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience. I valued his astute professional advice on selecting homes and making offers when I was in the position of a potential buyer, and on fielding offers and understanding the market when I was in the position of seller. I was impressed with his ability to negotiate - simultaneously being reasonable and affable, while also very committed to ensuring that my best interests were being served. I appreciated how he was able to be patient and compassionate when I was stressed or experiencing difficult emotions, and how he was also committed to making sure the process stayed on track and reached a desirable conclusion. I am a success story, thanks to Mark! I am still loving the home he helped us buy in 2017, and I am happy and relieved to report that even during a difficult time in the market, Mark helped us sell my dad's house relatively quickly and easily. There is no question that I will never trust anyone other than Mark Mintz for my real estate needs. Thank you, Mark! read more

Mark was very thorough and patient during our 8 month house hunting search in a very competitive market (Downtown LA). After looking at 10+ places, he was there at every step from pulling comps, submitting a bid, helping us get the best mortgage deal, and finalizing paperwork to close escrow on time. I would absolutely recommend him as your buying agent if you are looking for a home in LA. read more

I've worked with a few different realtors in the past, and I can honestly say that all those experiences pale in comparison with what Mark has provided for my wife and I. He's been patient through literally years of us picking through listings, amazingly flexible about scheduling showings, and once we finally found a house we loved he guided us through negotiating with the seller and got us an amazing deal on the place. Anyone who's been through the process before knows that this is not where it ends - Mark went out of his way to facilitate communication between mortgage broker, escrow, seller, etc... going above and beyond his duties as a buyers agent. We were floored by his deep knowledge of every aspect of the process and his ability to keep cool and collected through everything, even through a couple of bumps in the road. Throughout it all, Mark not only does his job, not only goes beyond his job, but he truly enjoys doing it...this I think might be the best thing of all, and it really shines through. Hands down he is the best realtor I've ever worked with, Los Angeles or otherwise! read more

I and my wife were referred to Mark by a previous client of his and let me just say, we were lucky to have Mark as our agent. He went above and beyond the call of duty to find us our perfect house at a good price. What's great about Mark is his personal touch-- our first meeting with him was over cocktails-- yup, cocktails. Mark is pretty hip. At that informal meet and greet, he listened intently to what we thought we wanted (Spanish style on a hill) and throughout the search, he patiently helped us find the house that we actually wanted (a Robert Byrd- style house with a view). Mark totally knows the real estate business inside and out and you always feel like he's on your side (and not just trying to close a deal). We never felt pressured or cajoled. As Mark told us plenty of times "You have to LOVE the house." You can't go wrong with Mark Mintz as your agent. Plus he's the voice of Spanish Buzz Lightyear. It's Hollywood, go figure. read more

We worked with Mark for more than 7 months... We were very discerning buyers and wanted a lot for our budget. We were a pain in the ass and we knew it... Mark personally showed us more than 50 properties and never questioned our budget or our wants and needs... We offered on 9 properties and walked away from 2... And i lost my job and my pre-approval during one escrow. Don't worry... i got another one. It was a process. He remained positive, upbeat and spending time with him was always a pleasure. With his help we found the house we were looking for... And with his advice we negotiated and got it for $40 k less than asking... I do not have enough good things to say about this agent. read more

We were referred to Mark through a colleague of mine, who at different times both sold and bought a house with Mark (a good sign!). We cannot say enough good things about Mark. We were first timers and he walked us through everything, every step of the way, without ever losing patience or making us feel dumb! He's incredibly knowledgeable, super on the ball and on top of everything and he truly cared about helping us find the right home. He is incredibly responsive, reachable anytime by text/phone/email. He's also really honest and trustworthy, as well as a savvy negotiator - getting us some credits that we totally didn't expect we'd get! As an added bonus, he's super cool and fun to hang out with, which made the entire process more like working with a friend (a really professional friend who's a great realtor!). We are beyond thrilled to be moving into our dream home this weekend. We will definitely be working with Mark again in the future, whenever we buy or sell. I highly recommend you do too - you will be so happy! read more

My wife and I moved to LA from Chicago last year. We rented for 6 months in Los Feliz before deciding we were ready to commit long term to the West Coast and buy a house. We were first time home buyers from the Midwest, we had no clue in which neighborhood we wanted to purchase, and as renters we had no urgency to buy -- in a nutshell, we were an agent's worst nightmare. The very first house Mark took us to in Los Feliz was an amazing house that was priced to sell, but we were too skittish to buy the very first one despite Mark's assurance that it "was a really good deal." We decided to pass, and over the course of the next five months Mark spent time with us touring neighborhoods and houses in Pasadena, South Pas, Mount Washington, Atwater Village, Silverlake, Los Feliz, West Hollywood, and Burbank trying to find a house as good as the first. We nicknamed ourselves "commission impossible," but Mark never waivered. Mark helped us find our perfect home in the equestrian neighborhood of Burbank. He flawlessly coached us through the offer, inspection, and closing process. We didn't know Mark before we started looking for our house, but now we consider him a friend. He's an excellent agent, and an even better guy. read more

Mark is an honest guy who really cares about his clients. Personally, I feel that should say enough to help you make your decision on picking a Realtor... but YELP tends to filter short reviews, so here we go. I've been working with Mark in a professional capacity for a couple years now. I'm always amazed how he shows the ability to put the needs of his client first and "closing the deal" second. Mark isn't afraid to tell his clients to walk away from a deal he doesn't think is good for them. He is well respected in the local real-estate community (which goes a long way in getting your offer accepted) and he understands this business. If you're going to be spending hours in the car with an agent while you look for the perfect house... it's helps if your agent has a sense of humor, which Mark does. read more

We found Mark through a friend's referral after a frustrating THREE YEARS of looking for a house in LA. For some reason, five minutes after meeting him, I had a sense that our search would soon be over. One of the lessons we learned in our search is about the importance of great communication with your agent. It sounds obvious, but we've had some bad experiences in the past. Mark knew what our dumb questions were going to be seemingly before we'd even asked them, and he always promptly returned our calls. Going to see houses was more like hanging out with a friend for an afternoon. Mark really knew the market and the neighborhoods well, and had great advice during the offer/counter offer phase. It took us just two offers this time, after I-don't-know-how-many before! Another thing: he was unfailingly, brutally honest. He never tried to egg us onto a place out of our reach and always had honest opinions about a house's pros and many, many cons. Realistic but optimistic, that's what you want. And when it came time to close the deal and do some repairs, he had some great referrals when we couldn't quite find the right people. We found a really trustworthy and hard-working contractor through him. We're really glad Mark had our back through all of this, and I'm sure we'll have him again as our agent in the future! read more

Mark not only walked us through buying our first home, he guided us through a SEVEN MONTH short sale. I'm pretty sure we contacted him every single day for 7 months, and he was unfailingly helpful and reassuring. Pleasantness aside, Mark knows his stuff, and skillfully navigated several tricky situations. We are very grateful, and highly recommend him. p.s. he ALSO won Ultimate Moustache in Los Angeles 2012 at the Movember gala where he led a team to raise a hefty chunk of money towards men's health. Savvy AND fun! read more

It's no longer a matter of whether your real estate agent can FIND you your dream house (MLS listings are easy enough to set up), it's whether your real estate agent can GET you your dream house. At the recommendation of the agent who sold our home in Northern California, we contacted Mark. Even though it would mean a long commute, Mark was happy to help and up to the challenge. We quickly learned he was unlike the agents we met in Orange County, who were more concerned with a quick commission, or telling us about how many houses they'd bought/sold, than in helping us find our dream home. Mark never pushed us over what we could afford, working with our budget to make an offer on our dream house that we were comfortable with. And when we didn't get it, he was persistent in following through with the listing agent. In the end, his persistence (and ours) paid off: After more than two months of negotiations, we finally got our dream house, and at the price we first came in with! Mark congratulated us with a bottle of '04 Dom Perignon to celebrate that first night in our new home. Our advice? Get Mark. He listens. He's honest. He isn't pushy (and is willing to go in with low offers that might make you blush). And he will absolutely "fight" for your dream house. Just make sure to ask for the '03 Dom...it was a better year. read more

Site unseen Mark responded right away - gave me options to do my own searches for properties and responded right away to all of my inquiries. He's great in that he acts like you're the only client on his books! Thanks Mark! read more

Just received our keys to our new home today and could not be happier. Mark patiently toured many homes with us for several months and was a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly quick to reply to any texts or calls, on time for all of our house touring appointments, and we felt he really represented us well in the buying process. He is knowledgeable about the LA area, and honestly had great energy which was important to us in this crazy market. We would certainly recommend him! read more

Mark is a consummate professional. Over the course of several weeks Mark worked with me to market my home and advised me on both the current market and value and what he thought the house would bring. The neighbor commented "It's never going to sell for that." Well, it did. read more

When I started my search as a first time homebuyer I considered three different agents. Mark was the only one I found on Yelp, the other two were referred by friends. By the end of the meeting I knew Mark was my guy. As the other reviewers have pointed out, Mark is smart, strategic, plainspoken, patient, a great listener, funny, reachable, polite, professional--basically everything you could hope for in an agent. This is important, because given today's market it could take you... A year and a half and several attempts before you find a place. That's how long it took me. (I was looking in Silver Lake. If you are, prepare yourself.) Before I found my home, Mark helped me make solid offers on four different places. Take it from me, losing a home correctly in a bidding war, is as important as obtaining a home. You don't want to bid too much--that's a given, but you also don't want to feel like you lost your dream home when you would have bid more. Four times other buyers blew my offers out of the water. Each time stung, but I was able to move on knowing that Mark and I had come up with great offers and that I was only beaten by buyers with way more enthusiasm or money. Somewhere along the line, it began to dawn on me that I have a knack for picking homes people go bat s**t insane over. If I wanted a home, I'd either have to join the insanity or change my strategy. Mark helped me shift from looking at turnkey properties that would have earned him a nicer commission to fixers with little charm, but lots of promise. Again, Mark was extremely patient. We looked at many fixers and he was invaluable in detailing what it would take to renovate each home. I've never owned a home, let alone remodeled a place, so I wanted to make sure I didn't bite off more than I could chew. In the end, Mark helped me find a fixer with great bones where the remodel wouldn't be too extensive. We still had to fight for the home--flippers saw what we saw and swarmed. Making the offer was intimidating and Mark was right there the whole time helping me craft offers and counter offers. Because of Mark's diligence, I was able to save a considerable amount of money. I don't believe in fate, but if I did I'd feel like it was fate to have met Mark, and fate to have waited until the fifth round to land a home. The house is in a better location than any of the other properties I bid on, it's roomier than ones that were much more expensive, it's got great light, a great back yard, a logical layout (many don't in Silver Lake), I can walk to places, it's a stone's throw from the reservoir, etc. I can't believe how lucky I got finding my new home and it's all because of Mark. read more

Mark is an incredible real estate agent! He helped my sister and I find our dream (well priced) 1928 Spanish home in Eagle Rock. Mark guided us through the homebuying and new homeowner processes, taking special care during the COVID pandemic. We highly recommend him. read more

As first time home buyers in a very competitive market, we had no idea what we were walking into and obviously had a million and one questions. From our first conversation with Mark to picking up the keys to our new home, our experience working with him was phenomenal. He is experienced, attentive, honest, kind and patient and was a great partner throughout the entire process. Buying our first home was an emotional roller coaster and he was available anytime (day or night) to answer our questions, manage our expectations, calm our panic and ultimately celebrate our excitement. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an all around good guy and a great agent. read more

What more is there to say but that we would not have our dream house in our dream area if it weren't for Mark! After 5 months of taking our time and seeing what was out there, when we finally decided it was time to buy - low inventory and all cash buyers seemed to put the damper on our house search. We had two homes taken out from under us by all cash buyers but Mark get encouraging us to keep looking. Then he pulled the proverbial rabbit out of the hat and got us in on a property in Silverlake before it hit the market. Our offer was accepted and we had one of the most stress-free escrows ever. All of this was thanks to Mark. Mark know his business AND he has the relationships with other realtors that go a LONG way in todays market. I am telling all my friends who are looking to go to Mark. He rocks! read more

I have to agree with the other comments posted here as they mirror our experience exactly. I mean, you know he has other clients but he's always right there like you're the only one. Incredibly forthright and patient - ready with answers whenever we asked. We never felt rushed into anything but whenever we finally made a decision he was right there with the paperwork and ready to advise on the next step. Mark was always a calming influence in what can obviously be a very stressful process. Normally I like to avoid cliches but honestly, with Mark as your agent you have a real friend in your corner. read more

I came into looking for a home with a pretty clear idea of what I wanted and what I had available to spend to get it. Unfortunately for me finding something in the price range I had in the neighborhood I wanted to move to was borderline unrealistic. After a period of fruitless searching on my own and with an unenthusiastic agent or two I met Mark and my luck changed. First off, Marks a great guy. Hes easy to talk to and makes looking for a place painless. Our searches were always upbeat, and there was a fair amount them in the time we were looking. Mark has a great knowledge of the area and seems to be well known and liked among his peers. The deal was a shortsale in which the seller had two lenders and Mark was able to navigate the sale so that I am happily sitting in the residence today. I can't say enough good things about Mark, give him a shot and you will not be disappointed. read more

We worked with Mark to buy our first home and could not be happier with the result. We were moving to LA from across the country and had a tight timeline to work with and Mark was incredibly accommodating, going to multiple open houses and sending us videos and photos when we were unavailable to fly out to LA to see the properties ourselves. When we did buy a house, Mark was even willing to meet with a contractor and handle all of the logistics for some work we wanted to get done before we moved in, which he definitely didn't have to do. More than his willingness to go the extra mile for my wife and I, my biggest endorsement of Mark is that he truly cares about his clients. If you're looking to buy a home in Los Feliz or Silver Lake, Mark is your guy. read more

Finding a house we love in this market was a challenge and Mark made the process easier every step of the way. Mark knows the neighborhoods, knows the market, knows how to negotiate and is a good person. That last part matters more than I'd realized starting out - this is a relationship that can take up large parts of your life as you search. With the wrong person, the ups and downs of the process could be tougher than necessary. He has always been a total pleasure. Mark's expertise and willingness to go the extra mile didn't end when our offer was accepted. He has relationships with great inspectors and set up appointments with everyone needed in a single day - we just showed up. After closing, he's continued to be an amazing and genuinely kind resource in a neighborhood that is new to us. Need a plumber or a gardener? He knows great people. We were very lucky to find Mark and lucky to close on a house we love thanks to his wise advice and skill. Call him - you'll be glad you did! read more

Mark is a wonderful realtor. He sold our home in record time with a brilliant marketing plan, professional photographs, and inspiring prose in the description. He was available to show the house whenever necessary, (we didn't want a lock box), and always kept us notified during the process. Mark's escrow affiliate, Jennifer, is the best! She was always available to answer questions during the escrow, and is cheerful and professional. Mark exceeded our expectations in selling our house. read more

Can't say enough good things about Mark and our experience buying a home recently in Bronson Canyon. Mark took the time to get to know us, listen to what we were looking for, make some suggestions and really just stayed engaged with us as we were looking at homes. He went so far as to schlep both of our children (3, 8 months) with us in his car as we viewed properties, which takes great patience and flexibility. He'll call, email, text and really stayed in good touch, and made us feel like we were his only client at the time. He was dialed-in to the market and brought us to a property that wasn't yet listed, somehow knowing we'd fall in love with it, and he was right. He then expertly navigated our way through the deal. We feel like we found a friend in Mark, and will certainly continue to work with him and recommend him to anyone who's considering buying or selling. read more

Mark made our first home buying adventure so painless! He always was there to answer any of our questions, guide us in the right direction and give first rate advice. I not only now have a great realtor but, a new friend!!!! THANKS MARK!!!!!!! read more

Buying your first home can be a stressful experience, but Mark was there to guide us the whole way. He took his time explaining the process to us and was very patient in answering our questions. Mark took the time to understand our preferences and needs and then provided honest feedback on the benefits and drawbacks of specific properties. Mark also consistently made himself available at times that suited our schedule for open houses, inspections and walkthru's. Once we settled on a property, we got to see Mark at his finest. He is a true negotiator and got us a fair price on a great property. Throughout the process, he maintained a positive and professional attitude and we could not be happier with the experience and our new home! We highly recommend Mark and would gladly use him again. read more

Mark is the most exceptionally attentive, detail oriented, kind, focused agent, and helped us find the perfect apartment. At times the process was frustrating, disappointing and seemed never ending. But we finally found the perfect apartment for the two of us (and two cats) after 7 months of searching. Mark kept in constant contact with us, responded quickly to all questions, and was prompt to all of our meetings and viewings of the units. I will recommend Mark and Eastside Digs to any friend or co worker looking to purchase a house or condo. read more

Working with Mark was a wonderful experience for both me and my wife. He was attentive and compassionate at every step as we needed to sell a home I had become very fond of to allow for more space for our growing family. He helped us find the perfect house and helped me sell mine. He know's real estate inside and out. We can't recommend him highly enough. He's trustworthy, honest, patient and extremely hard working. 10 out of 10! read more

We were so happy to have been introduced to Mark in the selling of our house. What had been a negative experience previously was a pure pleasure this time around. Mark took care of everything. We also had tenants in the home when the house went on the market and they also give rave reviews regarding Mark's tact, and demeanor throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Mark to anyone either listing or buying a home. read more

Mark was absolutely fabulous during our whole home buying process, especially because we were first-time buyers and trying to buy in LA while living on the East Coast. He was patient with us as we refined our exhaustive search lists and a pro at scheduling tours when we came out for a 3-day housing visit. Mark quickly tuned into our preferences, which was so helpful in streamlining the process. He was never pushy and gave us honest feedback whenever we had questions. He was also able to draw on his extensive knowledge about LA neighborhoods to help us pinpoint desirable locations. Once we found a house we liked, he was instrumental in crafting an initial offer and guiding us through negotiations. Moreover, as evidence of his commitment to clients and attention to detail, he not only got us bids but also oversaw plumbing/contractor work for us -- even after closing. It was wonderful to walk into a ready-to-move in house after a cross-country drive! Most importantly, Mark is easy going yet passionate about his work -- important characteristics for minimizing the stress of a very competitive housing market. With his help, we were able to get a house that we love after a few days of intense, in-person searching and 1.5 months of long-distance closing. He would definitely be our first (and only) call if we need to find a new home in the future!!! read more

Mark is a wonderful person to work with. He takes time to understand what you are looking for and helps you with process. He is very patient, does not let you make you hasty decisions and negotiated on behalf of our interests. I recommended him to our friends already. He is the BEST. read more

Mark was a great realtor! It took us about a year and a half before we finally found our house. Mark was always supportive and always able to show us houses at our convenience. He never pressured us or ALWAYS offered great advice about the conditions of the house and things to think about. I never felt like he was only there for us to purchase a house, he wanted to make sure we found a good house. There were several times, where he pointed out out issues with houses and advised us not to buy. Once we found the house we wanted he was great at getting us a reduced cost and also getting about 10K back on our closing costs. He was always on top of the paper work and communicating with us. There was some work that needed to be done on the house and I needed to bring contractors by before we actually closed escrow. He lived on the other side of town, but always came by when we needed him. He also had a great personality and was fun to talk and hang out with. It made looking at houses much more enjoyable! I would definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking for their perfect house! read more