Mark Fleckles's Recommendations

Morgan L.

Mark was amazing in helping us buy our first home. He guided us through the whole process, and he was so patient, caring, and knowledgeable. He communicated regularly and consistently about every detail, he kept me updated, and he worked efficiently and tirelessly with both the listing agent and the title company. Even when a couple bumps came up in the process (problems on my end), he was always calm and reassuring, and everything went so well! We were able to close right on time. Mark is the best!

Lawrence W.

My wife and I chose Mark as our listing agent, to help us renovate and sell our one-bedroom condo in the Piedmont Ave neighborhood of Oakland, and I don't think we could have made a better choice. Mark went above and beyond time and time again, and our condo sold for a lot more than were expecting, even amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. We'd moved to Santa Cruz, so I knew we'd need someone who would manage as much of the process as possible, so I could be mostly hands-off, and wouldn't have to drive back and forth all the time. Mark assured me he could deliver. And boy, did he ever! He ran the whole show, keeping me updated with regular emails, and all I had to do was approve high-level plans and send payments. The renovations--new flooring, popcorn ceiling removal, new kitchen counters and cupboards, new bathroom vanity, and more!--turned out beautifully. To top it off, for the showings, the staging company Mark chose filled the condo with elegant midcentury modern furniture. Just to give you a sense of the Mark's attention to quality, he even had a photographer take aerial drone photos for the listing. It came out looking AMAZING. We even joked about wanting to move back in because he made it look so good. I would definitely work with Mark again, and would recommend him to others wholeheartedly. THANK YOU MARK!!

Cristina Gimenez

Mark Fleckles made the sale of our condo go smoothly. He was professional, communicative and knowledgeable from day one all through the process. His suggestions on staging and timing made the difference amid COVID guidelines and wildfires. When it came time to review offers, he presented them in an organized manner that made next steps easy. So grateful that Mark was our agent. I've already recommended him to friends who are contemplating selling their home!

Maya Williams

Mark was an amazing realtor for us. We had a tight timeline, due to moving out of state. He stayed in touch, was super communicative, and knowledgeable about the Bay Area market. He has a team to bring to the table, in terms of the trades and staging. Although we did not use one of them, they were awesome. He is a solid and outstanding realtor and he will get you top dollar as a seller.

Josh B.

This was our first time selling a home, and we were nervous. Mark was so supportive and easy to work with. He made the process as stress-free as it could be, talking through timelines and realistic costs, and connecting us to quality service people (painter, floor repairs, staging) along the way to get the house ready for sale. He's knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. The process was very quick. He got our house on the market within 2-3 weeks, and then sold after the first weekend of open houses. When we got to the point where we needed to choose between offers, his organization and guidance helped us make an intentional decision. Through the close of our sale, Mark let us know what to look out for, and kept us up-to-date frequently. We would recommend Mark in a heartbeat to someone looking to sell their home in the East Bay.

Gary M.

I had followed Mark's market condition and property listings for quite awhile so I was confident that he was very knowledgeable about the market when it came time for us to sell one of our properties. He was our first choice. We found Mark to be incredibly professional and personable.  Even though our deal was likely very small by his standards, Mark made my wife and I feel as if we were his most important clients by proactively communicating with us, being responsive to our questions, and providing incredibly useful and honest counsel. We have done 3 or 4 deals in the last 2 years and I have to say, working with Mark was the most satisfying.  We absolutely will work with Mark again when our next deal comes up.

Brianna T.

We just purchased a house in Oakland with the help and guidance from Mark. It's not the first time I've gone through this process but it was definitely my best experience. Mark is knowledgeable, responsive, communicative and a complete professional. He's also a very nice trustworthy person which made the experience even better. Mark picked up the phone every time I called, responded to my texts within minutes and even went over to the house the same day I asked him about it to do a virtual tour since I was remote. During the walkthrough he pointed out things to note and offered resources for further inspection. On the day of closing he drove me to Target since I didn't have a car and helped me get some items that I needed. He really does care about making sure you have a positive experience and not just about making the sale. I highly recommend Mark and his team.

Shirin R.

What a pleasure working with Mark!  As a first time home-buyer, Mark really put me at ease during the process.  He is patient, knowledgeable, timely in his responses, well organized and really was on my side during the bidding process.  I had worked with a couple of realtors prior and was disappointed with the experience...Mark turned all that around and really put me first.  Give him a call!

Philip M.

Just closed on our first ever home with Mark as our realtor. He is fantastic. I really can't put into words how satisfied we are with working with him. He's informed, communicates extremely well, and instills confidence in every step of what is typically a stressful process for most people. He's also extremely savvy, and helped us negotiate a nice little discount on our home's final purchase price. Highly recommended.

J.G.

Mark was absolutely incredible. He listens well and gives great advice, and doesn't just try to push you into a house you can't afford to raise his own commission. He really holds to a high standard that keeps his clients' interests first. And, he's genuinely a fun person to work with!

Edgar D.

As a first-time homebuyers, we were really intimidated by the entire process, especially after hearing lots of horror stories from coworkers and friends. Mark, however, was incredibly inviting and intuitive. He asked lots of questions about what we wanted, how we felt, and how we pictured the next few years of our lives, demonstrating a level of patience I didn't expect from a real estate agent. To boot, he always gave us honest opinions of potential properties, looking at them for potential issues or if a place was too expensive for what it offered us, which further exhibited that he was not hurrying us along to close a deal and make a commission. Instead, it showed us how he was truly dedicated to finding the right home that fit our needs and budget. Since we were so new to the process, at each step Mark provided us detailed information of where we were in the process and moved us along swiftly and deftly, responding to all of our (dumb) questions regarding procedure and who to contact for what information. When we ran into trouble with our appraisal, Mark proved himself quite the aggressive and clever negotiator by bringing the price down of the home we had chosen! (Major points for that!) On top of everything Mark did for us as a real estate agent, he drove us around! As dedicated non-car users (right now), we would have had a hell of a time getting to/from all the different homes and condos. I can't imagine anyone else doing such a thing for me. Not even friends and family. We are now three weeks into living in our new home in Oakland's adorable Laurel District and couldn't be happier with our choice in home and real estate agent :)

Kevin R.

My experience with Mark was very positive. After initially bidding on a condo in Emeryville that ended up going for way over asking (typical Bay Area), I was super frustrated and ready to accept that owning my own place in the Bay just wasn't in the cards. Fortunately, Mark found another property and recommended I come by to check it out. Turns out the property was a great fit and right in line with the style I was looking for. I love lofts! Mark pushed me to put together an offer asap so we could grab it up before it was even listed. Less than 24 hours later it was accepted! I'm a first-time buyer and was a bit nervous about the whole process. Fortunately, Mark was super communicative and answered all of my naive questions along the way. The whole thing went very smoothly and he was incredibly responsive the whole time. He also did an excellent job of giving me transparency into a highly complex timeline/process. I really appreciate all of his help and highly recommend him to others!

Pasia G.

Mark is Amazing! I was on a tight time frame and traveling 2 1/2 hours on the hunt for my first home this summer and Mark was there every step of the way. He answered all of my questions, was flexible with meeting me on my days off to look at homes, extremely organized and ethical. I never felt rushed or like he was just trying to make a sale and he was able to get myself and my son into a beautiful home. I recommend Mark to anyone in the market to buy a home!

Marianne K.

Working with Mark was a great experience! His expertise in the Oakland market and ability to hear and respond to our needs allowed my partner and me to easily buy our first home--a house that is perfect for us! He has excellent attention to detail and was always willing to explain every step of the process to us as first-time buyers. Mark worked well not just with us as buyers but also with our mortgage lender and the seller's agent to make closing super smooth and fast. We would definitely work with Mark again to sell or buy a property and will be recommending him to all our friends looking to buy in the East Bay (we actually got connected with him through a coworker who also had a great experience).

Emily F.

For the last few years we've dipped our toes into a handful of open houses while keeping an eye on property listings to help us understand neighborhoods, regions and just what we could be looking for. When we decided to become more serious in our search for our first home, we met Mark from Bay Area Modern Real Estate. As a first time home buyer, my husband and I were new to the entire process. Mark's energy, knowledge and honesty made us instantly comfortable in collaborating during this process and we could not have asked for a better agent. We felt like all of our requests and priorities were heard and addressed with each listing and viewing. When we walked a few listings together, he asked thought provoking questions that helped us narrow down what was right for us. He helped guide us throughout the entire experience of one of our biggest life purchases. Once we submitted an offer, he kept us on track with a detailed timeline of key dates and deadlines listed out by who needed to complete them - a dream to those who are organized and unorganized alike! Mark was always available when we had questions and checked in with us without being overwhelming. We had such a positive experience with Mark and his team, we would definitely work with them again.

Darren L.

Absolutely amazing Realtor! Mark has it all: Marketing savviness, excellent communication, attention to detail, honor, integrity to name a few great attributes of a successful realtor. Most importantly he cares. As a real estate investor/developer, I have worked with several dozen Realtors on both the buy and sell-side...Mark is top-notch.

Eileen Chiang

We just bought our first home in the Bay Area with Mark's help. We can't say enough great things about working with Mark. His integrity, patience and kindness came across in every interaction. During our house search, we worked briefly with other agents whose advice made us question their motivation. We always wondered if they truly had our best interest at heart. With Mark, we never had any doubt he was working for us and not against us. He helped us strategize so we could get the best deal but without exposing us to unnecessary risk. Once our offer was excepted, he arranged for all the inspections pros. He also introduced us to a GREAT lender early on. We ended up closing on a house within 21 days with zero hiccups UNDER our budget. We had heard so many horror stories about buying homes in the Bay Area. We never expected the process to go so smoothly, and during Covid-19 no less. We credit Mark for helping us buy our first home with as little stress as possible. We highly recommend working with Mark if you are home shopping.

Nathan C.

We just sold our loft in Berkeley, with Mark's help, and couldn't be happier with the experience. Mark is consistently professional, courteous, responsive, and eager to help move the process along. We completed our sale after moving out of state and he took care of many details that required someone on site at the property. We're extremely grateful for his help. Mark gave us valuable advice about how to best prep and present the condo, referred a number of helpful vendors along the way. I've worked with a number of agents for various properties, and Mark is among the best of the best. You can't go wrong with him.

Melisa G.

My husband and I sold our condo with Mark's help and we couldn't chosen a better agent to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, very organized, has excellent communication skills, very detail-oriented, kind, professional, passionate about his work, flexible, he helps you understand every step of the process, always offers great advice and has an incredible network of contractors. He made sure we had everything set for our sell and put us in the best position - we sold in 2 weeks! and he took care of all the logistics as we were relocated to another state. I highly recommend Mark and his team.

Libby A.

Mark was a really excellent and supportive agent. I am also a first time homebuyer and I had LOTS of questions--often the same ones multiple times. Mark was super patient and always available to address what questions came up in the process. On top of being professional and knowledgeable Mark is also just a lovely person. It's such a treat to be able to go through this confusing and often times upsetting process with someone who is kind and pleasant and always offers a hug. I would definitely work with Mark again!

Livi L.

Working with Mark was better than we could have imagined. Since we were first time home buyers, we didn't quite understand how the process worked but did know what we wanted in a home. Mark patiently walked us through every step and worked with us to narrow down neighborhoods that offered what we wanted for a price we could afford. He gave us great feedback on the places we looked at, pointing out potential problems we otherwise wouldn't have noticed. He walked us through daunting inspection reports and disclosure packages and assisted us in writing competitive bids. Throughout the entire process, Mark was always there to answer our questions and provide support when we needed it. He worked so hard for us, going to homes and sending us pictures while we were on vacation and meeting us nearly every weekend for six months. Even after closing on our San Leandro home, Mark continued to go above and beyond. Since we were living in San Francisco at the time, it made it difficult to arrange for workers to get into the house before we moved in. Mark loaned us a lock box so we didn't have to worry about letting them in. Once, he even had a family member stop by to ensure our house was being tented while he was out of town. We honestly can't recommend Mark enough and feel extremely lucky to have worked with him.

Mark & Jacklyn T.

Many who have participated in buying or selling a home in the Bay Area know how exhausting it is. When we started searching, my wife and I had a criteria and budget. We spoke to Mark, and immediately felt a connection. Mark is a great listener, thorough, detailed, professional, prompt, and all of the great things you would expect in a transaction this profound. On top of that, he has great instincts and will call out unobvious risks. Mark isn’t an agent that is trying to make a quick buck — he’s one that builds relationships based on trust, and ensuring that your needs as a client are being met. Rest assured, we'll be working with Mark with future Real Estate needs. Highly recommended!

Jose Nerio

We are so fortunate to have worked with Mark with the sale of our mid century home. From our initial conversation, we appreciated the knowledge that he shared and all of the recommendations that he provided as we prepped our home for listing. Once ready, he did an excellent job with marketing the property and generated a high-volume of interest in our home. Selling a home could be a stressful process, and Mark's expertise and guidance allowed us to navigate through this time smoothly. He represented us well and we highly recommend him!

Bryan J.

Mark was outstanding throughout my entire home purchasing process. He went above and beyond to keep things moving along. This included countless trips to the house in order to save me the time and ensure the escrow process stayed on track. Mark is professional, knowledgeable, and strives to exceed his client's expectations. I would definitely recommend Mark and will use him again in the future!

Andrea Y.

A hardworking realtor that was referred by a friend, they were very happy to pass him onto us and we were not disappointed. He held many open houses for us, not just two, and took care of everything. He always replied on time and made the whole process easy! Other unit in our building has sat for many more months, so we were extra thrilled. Hire him, you won't be disappointed either!

Heather Forquer

Working with Mark was an easy and enjoyable process and I would highly recommend him! In no particular order: - He was friendly and helpful from the moment that I met him at an open house earlier this year and I found him much more approachable than other realtors I encountered. - I started my search with somewhat broad and sometimes shifting parameters, and it was really helpful that Mark was knowledgeable about different parts of the East Bay and was able to give me a quick lowdown on different neighborhoods. - As I was looking for a property on my own, I also appreciated being able to bounce ideas off of Mark and also get his feedback on the properties that I saw. - Mark was great at answering all my questions (I was a first time buyer) particularly when it came to all the different documents, contingencies, etc. during the purchasing process. - He has continued to be helpful after the sale in getting a few last questions answered and issues sorted out. All in all I'm so grateful that I had the chance to work with Mark and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in the future.

Kevin Rohling

Mark is just great at what he does. I met with Mark and decided to sell my condo back in Feb of 2020, right before COVID hit and shut everything down. He and I stayed in frequent contact while we waited for restrictions to lift so we could start doing showings. Throughout this time he was highly communicative and thought of creative ways to start gaining traction online, since we couldn't do anything in person. As soon as it was possible to do showings again he was ready. Neither of us had any idea how this market was going to perform (nobody did!) but he was confident and reassuring the whole time. Additionally, he was able to line up multiple buyers and I was only on the market for 12 days.Selling is always stressful but given the state of the world at this time I think it was a bit extra. Mark's just extremely professional and a great communicator. He's also highly effective. Really can't recommend him enough.

Dereje A.

When I decided to sell my condo, I wasn't sure how to find the right agent. I spoke with several agents For some reason, I found Mark to be very honest, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. Finding an agent was not the only challenge I had - I live in Southern California and needed to remodel my condo. I need someone to oversee contractors during the modeling process. Mark volunteers to oversee the upgrades on my behalf start-to-end and took over the responsibility fully. He worked closely with the contractors and inspector - His great recommendations on every aspect of the project and his design vision transformed my condo to an elegant and modern place to live. Mark made sure all my questions answered provided information that I was not aware of. He established marketing strategy and analysis that allowed me to make the best decision ever. The professionalism, timely follow-up, and the flexibility he offered are without a doubt world-class. Once the remodeling was done, it took Mark two weeks to stage and sell the place. I received several outstanding offers that I couldn't refuse multiple cash offers. Mark is a phenomenal guy and a consummate professional he truly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Mark to anyone who want to sell and/or purchase property. Thank You, Mark!!!

J.N.

Joining in with my own rave review of Mark's services, from the seller's perspective. I had been thinking of selling for several months, but needed to find a place to move to first. Found a rental I loved in early October, contacted Mark on the recommendation of my neighbors, moved on Oct. 25 and had the condo on the market by Nov. 7, including painting, updating and repairing light fixtures and a few other things, and staging. Mark made it all happen! Offers were in before Thanksgiving, and closed before Christmas! I never imagined it would go so well. Mark really knows his stuff, makes great recommendations, does a lot of the coordination with contractors and deliveries, and makes decisions easy. He was very patient and walked me through a pretty stressful experience (having never sold a home before) and was easygoing throughout the whole process.

Sumaiyya Rahman

Working with Mark to sell our home was a fantastic experience. If you own an Eichler or a Midcentury home, Mark's deep knowledge of history and aesthetic is a must have for your realtor. He and Ary (his real estate partner) did a fantastic job of preparing us and our home for sale. Their extensive network of Eichler-knowledgable contractors as well as potential buyers made inspecting, fixing, prepping, staging, and selling our home a breeze. Don't give it a second thought -- sign up with Bay Area Modern Real Estate today!

Marie T.

I cannot recommend Mark enough! As first time homebuyers in the Bay Area during a confusing market, Mark was amazing to work with. Kind, calm, professional, responsive, efficient, helpful...I could go on and on. He went out of his way to help us feel comfortable during the process, to help us strategize (but never in a pushy way!), and to help us find a great home for our needs. We have heard horror stories from friends about realtor experiences and have no clue what they mean - our experience with Mark was as pleasant and stress-free as it could have been and we will be recommending him to everyone we know for years to come!

Karina R.

Mark began helping my family look for a home in the Bay area before we relocated from Austin, Texas to San Francisco about a year ago. We couldn't be happier with our choice in picking Mark to be our realtor, guide and friend through the daunting home search in the Bay area. We had no idea about the bidding process and different areas in the Bay.

Immediately, Mark educated us on this new and scary process of buying a home in California. Being a Bay area native, Mark answered all of our questions about areas that he thought would be a good fit for our family at the same time letting us venture out to things that were clearly not going to work for us. He was always patient, friendly and understanding through the process.  Even during the slow real estate times, Mark continued to stay in touch and made time to meet me for coffee to discuss new prospects and trends in the real estate market. When we finally found a home, Mark made sure we had valuable information about the property and made sure he was available to give us private tours of the home to address concerns and bring contractors to give us an idea about the work the home needed. Mark's expertise really shined when it came time to submit a bid for the home. Buying a home is the single biggest investment for many people and it can make one anxious about making the right choice. Mark again was patient with addressing our concerns. He made everything so much better by demystifying the escrow timeline. Mark ran a strict timeline and pushed for the close to be sooner than we expected by managining loose ends that could've held up escrow. I wasn't the easiest person to deal with during this time, but Mark never lost patience with me and was always a reassuring and calming source for me. Our entire family is grateful to Mark and his real estate expertise. We now have a beautiful home we love! Mark is the best at what he does!

Edgar D.

A few years later, I am obligated to write a new rave review as an update. As much as we loved our home, a new work opportunity came up for us and we jumped at it, reaching out to Mark as soon as we found out we needed to move. We were both pretty bad at redecorating or doing anything handy around the house. We wanted a move-in ready house and that just what we got! Very grateful for it too, because who has time and energy to fix up a house after unpacking? So, it was time for us to fix up our home, and Mark saw to that right away. Within a month, Mark helped and led us through dolling up our house--pointing out critical items that we needed to fix, replace, or have done differently. Everything from choosing colors to meeting with vendors, he was there for. I don't know how we could have done it without his help and insight on what homebuyers were looking for in the market. Not to mention his helpful redecorating tips--could have used that earlier in our homeowner life :) Mark's thoughtfulness and thoroughness, not to mention quick decision-making skills made him such an asset to us when trying to figure out how to sell our home and to whom! I don't know if we expected to sell our home so fast, but it sold much faster than we could even imagine. And to such a great couple too, which was important to us because our HOA was such a nice community to be part of that we wanted to ensure that our neighbors felt comfortable with the next owner. You're in great hands with Mark. Ask him lots of questions! He knows all the answers ;)

Kristina Mae Lorilla

I feel like we hit the jackpot with Mark, especially as first-time homebuyers! He has been an absolute pleasure to work with from the get go. He’s very professional, responsive, organized, and easy to talk with; he was always willing to listen to our thoughts and needs and just understood EXACTLY what we were looking for. Even during moments when we did not know the right questions to ask, Mark was ready to fill in the gaps for us. We especially appreciated his pin-point knowledge and honest advice about the homes and market (seriously, listen to his advice!). If we were ever in the market again, I wouldn’t hesitate to call up Mark. He’s amazing!

D.H.

I am so happy to recommend Mark! We had an intense bidding process followed by a complicated cross-country purchase and Mark was with us every step of the way. After the sale Mark has continued to guide us through regulatory and tax requirements and has remained available to recommend contractors and service providers as we make necessary repairs and improvements. He is an amazing professional and we truly could not have accomplished this adventure without him - we definitely count him as a friend.

Carol C.

Mark is awesome! He is professional and to the point, very efficient throughout the entire process. Got the best price in market and I am very happy with his service. I'll definitely keep Mark in my business! Highly recommended.

Jasmine S.

Buying a home in the Bay Area is an extremely frustrating and difficult process. While no realtor will be able to shield you from the frustration of being continually outbid, Mark really came through for us and we are now the proud owners of a beautiful Lake Merritt condo. Mark did an excellent job negotiating with the seller and made sure the seller met their agreement, even a verbal agreement the seller's realtor mentioned at the open house. He was also extremely well organized. While my husband and I were first time home buyers, my husband's parents have bought and sold multiple properties with many realtors and they were impressed with how organized Mark was. You couldn't ask for a better realtor, especially as a first time home buyer.

Shereen H.

My husband and I worked with Mark to buy our first home on a referral from a friend. Mark was professional, helpful, and incredibly responsive. He has a kind and calm demeanor, which we greatly appreciated through all of our ups and downs. He helped us understand every step of the process and answered any and all questions with patience. We'd definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking for a buyer's agent.

Hans W.

Mark was great, and really flexible to my needs. I'm I guy that doesn't have a lot of time and Mark was really on top of things and made sure I could cut out the things that weren't necessary to save time.

Anthony Q.

Mark is communicative, extremely supportive, and a true professional. As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were lucky to have worked with Mark - he helped make what was a rollercoaster of a process, smooth and painless. --- Full review: My wife and I were looking to purchase our first home, and were dead set on finding a modern home (initially an Eichler) and wanted to ensure we could find a realtor that knew their stuff. We stumbled upon Mark via eichlerforsale.com and found him a great fit for what we were looking for. What we discovered quickly wasn't what we expected... Mark, first and foremost is an amazing realtor; He helped us navigate the wealth of information each home we were interested in had to offer, scheduled walkthroughs with us and identified things to look out for, and ultimately connected us with an amazing lender recommendation (JVM Lending) and guided us through making our first offer. But what really made Mark shine through this process is that he was an incredible empath - he went above and beyond and provided support and guidance for the barrage of emotions that I didn't expect as we inched towards closing. He even once picked me up to go see a house we were interested in when I didn't have my car. One offer, one counter-offer, and a million signatures later - we are now first-time homeowners! We couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and if you're considering Mark for your journey, I guarantee you'll feel the same.