...and there were quite a few. I can not recommend Mark’s services enough. His professionalism, communication and expertise made the process enjoyable. From start to close Mark was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I honestly don’t know if I could have done it without him.
Mark has sold two properties for me, both in record time, both at top dollar. He is savvy, diplomatic and hard working. I would use him again in a heartbeat.
Our family recently used Mark, and his team, to sell a house and a piece of property, associated with our family estate. Both properties presented some very unique challenges along the way, including working with the town to secure permits, reworking easements, and dealing with the usual family dynamics. Mark's was very creative in coming up with suggestions as to how to make both of these properties marketable. His knowledge of the market, along with his understanding of the processes involved with working with the local zoning boards for approvals, etc. proved invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to work with Mark a 3rd time!
Provided with an esoteric set of parameters, Mark found us our dream home, communicating efficiently and exhibiting total professionalism with a couple of first time buyers. Seven years later, he has outdone himself in staging and selling that home, bringing it to market with equal ease and smoothing the process for us in a frenetic market. The outcome of our experience with Mark has proved more than we ever could have wished, and we cannot recommend him enough to anyone new to or experienced in the ways of the Island. You will not be disappointed!
Our real estate transaction was very complicated. It dealt with a private owned house on leased land that was owned by a corporation. In addition, the neighborhood added a premium to the value of the property. It was immediately evident our first agent didn’t have a clue how to handle the property. We turned out attention to Sotheby’s and was extremely fortunate to have Mark and Bonnie assigned to our property. They were very familiar not only with the neighborhood, thus added premium, but also with how the real estate transaction between the corporation and buyer needed to proceed. Further we had multiple offers that needed to be rebid. The winning bidder’s bank decided it was not familiar with this type of real estate transaction and pull out 24 hours before the closing. This happened when the buyers were globe trotting in Europe. Further while this was going on, multiple issues with our house popped up that required addressing. Mark and Bonnie kept everything afloat and on tract. They provide us with all the vendors that we needed for our issues, all whom immediately responded in a very timely manner. They pointed the buyers to a local bank that was familiar with the real estate transaction and the purchase went through. I have done many real estate transactions and Mark and Bonnie were the best we have dealt with considering all the issues involved. We would highly recommend them without reservation.
Mark was entirely professional and beyond that he was kind. As international buyers who have loved the Vineyard for thirty years, we still found ourselves navigating a complex purchase. Mark showed patience and grace. In the end, his local knowledge helped our dream come true.
We feel so lucky to have worked with Mark on selling our home. He was honest, calm, and checked in regularly. He was prompt in getting back to us after listings and helped to make the sell go smoothly. It was comforting knowing that he had our best interests at heart.
Mark was very thorough. Seem to know just about everything there is to know about buying and selling property on Martha’s Vineyard. he was always willing to answer questions and be on site for any reason at all. He went above and beyond by providing counsel on the purchase of my next property, which he had no stake in.
Since the 1970’s we’ve bought and sold dozens of properties assisted by various real estate agents who we found to be competent ( for the most part). This month we sold a house in Tisbury and the agent for that sale was Mark Jenkins of Wallace and Company in Edgartown. Mark was presented with many challenges concerning this house and he handled them with poise, honesty, competence and expertise. He knows the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, has many contacts who can address problems encountered during the sales process and he’s a pleasure to work with. While most of our previous sales were handled well by the agents, Mark proved to be the finest agent ever employed by us and we would not hesitate referring him to anyone buying or selling real estate on Martha’s Vineyard. He’s the best!
I worked with MARK JENKINS and Bonnie of Sotheby’s realty to sell my house in Edgartown. Throughout the entire process they were knowledgeable, highly professional, resourceful , diligent and always texted or phoned me the minute I needed help Or had a question. I would highly recommend them to anybody who wants to buy or sell their home. Five stars in every way!!!
"Mark was fantastic! He was attentive and patient. We worked for almost two years to find the right place and he often was the one to reach out to initiate contact when he came across something that might be a good fit. I believe Mark understood what I was looking for and never tried to sell me on ( or show me) something else. He was always respectful of my budget."
"Mark is the best broker I know. He is hard working and knows Martha's Vineyard market better than anyone. I have bought several properties through him and can recommend him without reservation."
