Mark Slade

Review from Zillow.com

1 week ago

My wife and I entered the real estate market for the first time in early 2022. As first time homebuyers, we started this process full of ignorance and naivety about the ultra-competitive and incredibly complex real estate journey we were about to embark on. We started this process touring properties with multiple different agents all over the NJ suburbs, not feeling any more educated on the market nor feeling like we had an advocate looking out for our best interest as buyers. That is, until we were lucky enough to have Cory pick up one of our inquiries to view a home in his territory. From day 1, we knew there was something different about Cory. We left our first meeting and home tour with a far better understanding of the key details we needed to consider in buying a home, the locations we were interested in, and the status of market in general, than we had ever gotten from any other agent in the past. From that point on, Cory was diligent in understanding our budget, needs, and desires, and curtailed a home search for us that always met our requirements. He was patient and selective with us as to not waste our time and so we could focus on properties he thought we would love. There were even many times Cory steered us away from properties after he would uncover issues/concerns that weren’t fully transparent to us new buyers. Cory helped us navigate the offer and contract process, and how to make our offers as competitive as possible, while never being pushy or aggressive. He was focused on making sure we were excited about the house and comfortable with our offer. It was evident he had our interests in mind, when he even advised us to take a temporary break from the market due to rising prices and interest rates, effectively throwing away any earnings he could make on the vast amount of time he spent working for us. Fast forward to Fall 2024, and we are ecstatic to be closing on our first home this October, thanks to Cory. Cory was instrumental in every aspect of the buying process, making himself available for calls at all hours to answer our questions. Working with Cory Marks has truly been one of the best professional relationships my wife and I have ever experienced and would love to work with him again if we ever have another need to buy a home.

Review from Zillow.com

1 month ago

Cory was GREAT!! We had been looking for a home off an on since Feb 2020. This time around before I lease was up we looked at 4 houses with Cory and 2 offers later we found our Home. we had an offer excepted with 30 days of working with Cory. He was easy, great to work with and walked us through everything and was very quick to answer any of my million questions. I would Highly recommend working with Cory!!

Review from Zillow.com

1 month ago

I have worked with Mark on TEN separate deals that closed. Four were Purchases with carefully competitive Bids, Six were selling homes which I had either lived in, were bought as remodel/investments. Mark knows his market, is great with timing, has terrific ideas about improving space in a home layout, is well connected in the NJ Real Estate markets. Mark is an enjoyable personality, has loads of positive energy, is reassuring, patient, and realistic. My connection with him over the years was highly successful.

Review from Zillow.com

2 months ago

We couldn't have asked for better agents when buying our first home in Maplewood. From his vast knowledge of the town (comes with great referrals), to answering calls/texts off hours, to professionally representing both us and the seller - we truly lucked out in this process with Mark and his partner, Mary. During a time when the market was extremely competitive, we were guided by whom we consider the best of the best, who wanted the very best for his clients on each end. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about a process that is considered to be rather grueling and stressful. We're extremely grateful to have landed with Mark & team!

Review from Zillow.com

4 months ago

Cory is not only a great realtor to work with, quick to respond to any inquiries, always available, but he became a great friend with reliable recommendations throughout. Someone you'd want to stay in touch with even after your purchase of a home. An amazing guy all around, a great person to say the least!