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Mark has built a reputation as a responsive and dedicated broker who uses his market expertise and extensive background in finance to identify and close on prime opportunities for his clients. As a multi-year top-producing agent at a boutique real estate firm, he brings an unparalleled level of experience, skills, and customer service to real estate transactions. Whether working with a first-time condo buyer or selling a multi-million dollar investment property, Mark strives to understand each client's unique needs and leads them confidently through all aspects of what is often a complex process. Constantly looking at the long-term benefits, Mark educates his clients with their future in mind, and remains a trusted advisor long after any single transaction has closed. Mark chose to align himself with the Jameson Sotheby's brand based on their outstanding global reputation, powerful marketing and technology platforms, and a shared commitment to excellence in service. Prior to following his passion into real estate, Mark worked as a derivatives trader for five years and founded multiple commercial real estate ventures. Calling on his extensive experience in valuation and negotiation, Mark is incredibly thorough and thoughtful when determining market prices and negotiating strategies, and has an aptitude for generating financial solutions under pressure. His technical acumen brings a rare added value to his clients, as he navigates the competitive bidding process and strategically positions and markets properties to maximize sales results. A resident of Wicker Park along with his wife and son, Mark is well-versed in the nuances of Chicago's neighborhoods, enabling him to assist buyers in finding their ideal fit while helping sellers feel confident in their outcome. Mark cultivates his artistic side through his love of playing music, and calls on both his creative sensibilities and education in engineering to advise clients on the key aesthetic and structural features of a property, as well as its shortcomings. Mark earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University and his M.A. in Economics from University of Kansas where he served as a Research and Teaching Assistant.
Mark was great. Very responsive to my questions, always looking out for my interests. He has an easy style which I prefer, and while we had no big issues in this transaction, I feel...
jekl0311Wednesday, March 8, 2023
We were incredibly satisfied working with Mark Dollard on our first home purchase. Being a first time home-buyer, the process is inevitably stressful. We could not have been more confident in...
danielharrison8781Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Mark helped my boyfriend and I purchase our first home. He was incredibly patient with us, answering our continuous questions and concerns via call, text, email, etc. He was also very very...
mdugan38Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Mark was amazing to work with! He helped us sell out apartment and buy our new home. During both processes his knowledge and experience in the market made it much easier than expected. We...
zuser20150810181325981Wednesday, March 8, 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mark. He is very professional and has excellent communication skills. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.
jpappas8Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Mark has sold two properties of mine in the past few years and I’ve bought a property with him as well. Each time he was an ideal realtor. He is honest, fair, trustworthy, and hard-working....
Our agents are known in their communities for their integrity and the exceptional level of service they provide.