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Mark Karten Realty Executives Of Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 89146

It's 2010 and if you're looking at buying or selling a home in Las Vegas, you need professional help. I'm proud to be of service to the community and provide the insight and guidance necessary to make the best decision regarding any transaction you're considering. If you're trying to avoid foreclosure, as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Certified Short-Sale Professional (CSP) and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), I can help you through this life-changing event with options and choices. I don't believe in fluff, just an understanding of what you want to accomplish and then setting a plan of action to get it done. The most important advice I can give is "Don't EVER pay a transaction fee to a Realtor whether you're buying or selling." It's a waste of money and I'd rather see you have the money in your pocket. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you, and I welcome any questions or concerns you may have. Sincerely, Mark Karten

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Show Interview

What year did you become a real estate agent?
2004
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
Five years.
What is the average home price in your market?
$125,000
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
The homes that are selling are REOs (bank-owned), short sales and motivated sellers. Now the new home communities are reducing their prices to match REOs.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
It's my passion. I enjoy being a detective, finding the right home for the right person, then getting all the pieces to fit for a successful transaction.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Hearing stories about buyers and sellers who accept the status quo from other Realtors. In our current market, many agents are leaving the industry but there are still many folks getting "stuck" with the wrong agent. Like anything else, if you don't feel you're being treated like a king (or a queen), it's time to change your representation (and not pay any transaction fees, either.)
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
I've been fortunate enough to have many success stories. They mostly surround families who never thought they could own a home and helping them achieve that dream.
What is your best characteristic?
Listening, patience and understanding. (That counts as one, right?)
Who or what inspires you the most?
The challenges that people face every day, especially in 2009. I'm inspired to do whatever I can to help them, either with a short sale, understanding their financial options or making a deal work so they can become homeowners. It's also gratifying to help get a home sold so they can move on with their lives.
What is the best advice you ever received?
Listen twice as much as you talk, and you'll learn everything you need to know.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Las Vegas. I'm born and raised in NY, spent years in Los Angeles and Seattle, but Las Vegas is home. The quality of life is the best (surprising, huh?)

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Review Title Cheng bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

He makes very smooth and easy for me.

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Review Title Howard bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Attention to detail Knows the business inside and out Knows how to get things done Superior intellect (He must be mensa) Drives the process through to completion I have completed 3 transactions with Mark. He asks good questions, understands my goals and partners with me to achieve them in a timely manner. He sets good expectations and often exceeds them.

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Review Title Ernie & Barbara Spann bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

After 30-years in the military and eight home purchases, we can say with authority that Mark Karten is by far the finest realtor that we have come across. He is devoted to the tasks of helping his clients and is honest to a fault. He has our highest respect and we would be glad to share our experience with prospective clients.

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Review Title Patrick Walls bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark was referred to me by a friend as I am new to Las Vegas having recently moved here for a new job. I have bought and sold many homes in my life but have never had an experience with a realtor like I did with Mark. He is incredibly knowledgeable about everything involved in completing the transaction and made the usually stressful situation of buying a house quite pleasant. Mark knows Vegas and everything going on in this very tough housing market. I plan to refer Mark to everyone I know who is buying or selling a home here.

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Review Title Karen and Ernie bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark is an amazing real estate agent. We bought our first home from him over the summer and he made the process simple and smooth. Anytime we had a question or concern he responded quickly and with valuable information. Not only is he a great realtor, but he is a great person. He takes the time to get to know his clients and you can tell that he truly cares. Thanks Mark for helping us find our first home.

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Review Title Crystal bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

What a wonderul realtor! Very knowledgeable, dependable, and helpful. Makes the process so easy.

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Review Title Rio bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

No matter what kind of questions you have, Mark has answers and solutions for you. He educated me so well about today's real-estate market throughout the whole process without any hesitation. I truly believe that you are not able to find a Realtor like him. He is the best of the best!!!!

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Review Title Ted & Kathy Ray bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark is the most professional, knowledgeable and experienced agent with whom we've worked. When we were unable to see a property in person, he would email a comprehensive video for us to review. When looking at properties with Mark, he would be looking for evidence of leaks or mold, while we were looking at the flow of the house. He also would always lock the door behind us to assure our safety. Mark is also small pet friendly. Our 3-1/2 lb Pomeranian, Dixie, went with us on every appointment - we traveled 1100 miles to look at properties and it was so nice to be able to bring Dixie and not leave her at the hotel. We bought a beautiful home, fully furnished and decorated because of Mark's commitment to finding us the right home. This home is our winter home and Mark's commitment continues after the sale. He checks on our home when we are away and arranges to have it cleaned if we ask. We highly recommend Mark to anyone who is looking for an exceptional real estate professional.

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Review Title Edwin Lorse bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark delivers exceptional service during the whole process combined with his incredible market knowledge.

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Review Title Leo Brennan bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

I would highly recommend Mark Karten based on my personal experience. Mark is a real professional who helped us position our house for sale. He is upfront, honest and does what he says he will do.

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Review Title Michael Breen bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark Karten is simply the best real estate agent it has ever been my pleasure to work with. He handled every aspect of our cross-country search and purchase with complete professionalism and unmatched attention to detail. He turned what could have been a stressful process into an exciting adventure with a new friend. Thanks Mark.

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Review Title Jim & Lorraine Doyle bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Looking for a better realtor, good luck. Mark is excellent in what he does. I can guareentee that you will not find a better person at what he does and the way he goes about it. He'll take you step by step and update you all the way through the home buying process. Mark is a true professional at what he does.

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Review Title Jessica and Michael bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark is a wonderful agent. We would certainly recommend him to others. He was not only an agent but a friend during the whole house buying process. This was our first home and he made the experience of looking for a home fun. He took all of our needs and showed us the houses that matched our criteria. Any questions we had, he was always there to answer. Thank You, Mark.

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Review Title Rodney Foutz bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark Karten is a true professional. He is dedicated to his customers' needs and desires. I have sold and bought a house through Mark and would recommend him to my friends. He helps you get answers on questions you might have

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Review Title Mike Temkin & Kathleen bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

We purchased our home from Mark and without doubt he made the transaction as smooth an experience as we could ever have imagined. Living across the country we would never have been able to accomplish this move without his total assistance. Mark fulfilled a dream.

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Review Title Clinton House Jr sold a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home sellers.

How I got connected with Mark was that I've been trying to sell my property for some time and was about to give up, that's when I got his information and gave him a call. I figured at that point I had nothing to lose because I tried another agent and my property didn't move. After I meet with Mark I left his office knowing that I was in good hands and I knew he was going to take care of me. Not to long after our meeting he called me and told me my property had sold. It was a breathe of fresh air and a weight off my shoulders. Thanks Mark for everything, you are truly a lifesaver. Words can't express my gratitude.

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Review Title John & Susan Nakonieczny bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark Karten is very knowledgable and helped us in many ways. His knowledge goes anywhere from current market trends to real estate law. He helped us with selling a home as well buying another one. Mark referred us to a Lawyer to form a family trust.

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Review Title Gary and Sherrie Fischer bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark is very market savey and will take the time to answer any questions you may have regarding the purchase of property in the LV area. He'll save you time finding the right place for the money you want to spend. We find Mark to be very helpful, honest and trustworthy. After our purchase, he continues to provide good advise on several occasions, and we're proud to consider him a friend of ours.

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Review Title C.M.P & T.C.P bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

We can't say enough great things about Mark. He truly is an amazing agent. Not only did he do his job to perfection, he also picked up the lender's slack. He handled all of our headaches while we were on our Honeymoon and let us enjoy it. We would recommend him to anyone looking for an unbelievable agent who goes above and beyond for his clients! We love him!

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Review Title Connie and Steve Kitson bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark has represented us in both selling our condo and in puchasing a foreclosure. His responses to questions and concerns were prompt and most helpful. We will be putting a property on the market soon and we have no doubt about who we will call! His website is absolutely great....lots of information.

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Review Title Brett Coleman bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

People say they are never lucky in Vegas but our first contact with you was a lucky find, not the house with a pool in Summerlin, but meeting you. Ever since then you have been personable, approachable and a wealth of knowledge. It has been awesome going through this process with someone as competent as you, as we both know we have come across a few incompetent people along the way. I boast to all that ask me about our house and the experience, how great you were through every step, despite my internet surfing and property seeking YOU found our new home. Your are the true meaning of the word professionalism!!!! Thanks Mark

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Review Title Scott Foster bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark was extremely knowledgeable and communicative. He explained everything thoroughly and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him whether you are buying or selling.

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Review Title Dr. & Mr. Paul E. Wlodyka bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

Mark Karten is the best real estate agent my wife and I have worked with and we have bought and sold six homes in the past and he was a joy to work with. He is attentive, professional and very responsive. He listens to the needs of his clients and is thorough and helpful with the entire process.

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Review Title A GOMEZ bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO FIND SOMEBODY SO DEDICATED TO HIS WORK,HONEST,PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS; FROM THE BEGINING TILL THE END AND BEYOND OF MY IDEA OF BUYING A HOUSE IN LAS VEGAS, MARK WENT OUT HIS WAY TO GUIDE ME,. ANWSER ALL MY CONCERNS,FEARS AND QUESTIONS.MY EXPERIENCE OF BUYING A HOUSE WITH MARK WAS SO GREAT THAT I DECIDED TO BUY A SECOND PROPERTY IN LAS VEGAS AND I DID NOT HESITATE TO CALL MARK RIGHT AWAY AND AGAIN THE TRANSACTION FROM THE BEGINING TILL THE DAY OF CLOSING WAS A COMPLETE SUCESS; I REALLY HOPE THAT EVERYBODY IS SO LUCKY LIKE I AM TO FIND SUCH A GREAT PERSON TO DO BUSSINESS WITH. I RECOMEND MY FRIEND MARK TO ANYBODY FOR ANY REAL ESTATE NEEDS.MARK I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER........ YOU DESERVE IT.........

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Review Title Carlton L. Collins bought a previous house with Mark and would recommend them to other home buyers.

I needed to find the right home, in the right neighborhood, in a timely manner, within a certain price range. This was shared with Mark, and we looked one day, made the offer the next, closed in less than a month, and the home was purchased last year, and my research has taught me that the value has not gone down in this market. What more could anyone ask for. I have recommended him to associates and he has become their Realtor of choice. As I tell them, there is the rest and there is the best Realtor in Nevada - Mark Karten; he is not just one who does his work, he lives and breathes what he does 24/7. No matter how busy he is, he always makes each client feel that MMFS Make Me Feel Special is on each of his client's head. He is very focused on every attention to detail that involves any time of real estate action and that is one reason he was my realtor of choice, and I highly recommend him to be yours. I salute you Mark for "making your mark" as a Super Star Real Estate Agent

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    • 1 5278 River Glen Drive
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 07 $170k
    • 2 5278 River Glen Drive
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 07 $170k
    • 3 4972 River Glen
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jul 07 $185k
    • 4 4972 River Glen
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jul 07 $185k
    • 5 4980 Indian River
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Oct 07 $129k
    • 6 5608 Jelsma Avenue
      Las Vegas, NV 89141
      Nov 07 $250k
    • 7 10644 Valley Edge
      Las Vegas, NV 89141
      Dec 07 $260k
    • 8 10204 Desert Wind
      Las Vegas, NV 89144
      Mar 08 $330k
    • 9 5160
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Mar 08 $87k
    • 10 5334 Lost Lane
      Las Vegas, NV 89118
      Apr 08 $172k
    • 11 2809 Pinkerton Drive
      Las Vegas, NV 89134
      Apr 08 $148k
    • 12 9727 Donner Springs
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      May 08 $210k
    • 13 5025 Hobog Court
      Las Vegas, NV 89031
      Jun 08 $220k
    • 14 9733 Donner Springs
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      Jun 08 $215k
    • 15 5243 Fighting Fish
      Las Vegas, NV 89118
      Jul 08 $199k
    • 16 9688 Meeks Bay
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      Aug 08 $195k
    • 17 8908 Coast Walk
      Las Vegas, NV 89117
      Aug 08 $220k
    • 18 1613 Jake Andrew
      N. Las Vegas, NV 89086
      Aug 08 $275k
    • 19 8745 Dodds Canyon
      N. Las Vegas, NV 89131
      Sep 08 $210k
    • 20 4450 Sandy River Drive
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Sep 08 $69k
    • 21 3644 Quail Creek
      N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
      Sep 08 $185k
    • 22 8128 Walnut Roast
      Las Vegas, NV 89131
      Oct 08 $250k
    • 23 9688 Spinnaker Creek
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      Dec 08 $274k
    • 24 8455 W. Sahara
      Las Vegas, NV 89117
      Dec 08 $55k
    • 25 625 Ordrich
      Las Vegas, NV 89145
      Dec 08 $80k
    • 26 5415 W. Harmon
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Mar 07 $210k
    • 27 5161 River Glen
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jul 07 $155k
    • 28 5161 River Glen
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jul 07 $155k
    • 29 5386 River Glen Dr.
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Aug 07 $187k
    • 30 1900 Plantea
      Las Vegas, NV 89117
      Mar 09 $1.2m
    • 31 217 Hunters Paradise
      N. Las Vegas, NV 89084
      Feb 09 $234k
    • 32 4320 Sandy River Drive #94
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 09 $50k
    • 33 5061 River Glen Drive #81
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 09 $39k
    • 34 9628 Blue Bell
      Las Vegas, NV 89134
      Apr 09 $165k
    • 35 5350 River Glen Drive #301
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 09 $40k
    • 36 5320 Indian River Dr. #242
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      May 09 $100k
    • 37 5320 Indian River Dr. #292
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      May 09 $100k
    • 38 5161 River Glen Dr. #146
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      May 09 $60k
    • 39 5161 River Glen Dr. #146
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      May 09 $60k
    • 40 9153 W. Dorrell Lane
      Las Vegas, NV 89129
      May 09 $136k
    • 41 4980 Indian River #443
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jun 09 $39k
    • 42 9580 W. Reno Ave. #178
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      Jun 09 $63k
    • 43 2321 Decosta Circle
      Las Vegas, NV 89108
      Jun 09 $49k
    • 44 5160 Indian River Dr. #334
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jun 09 $40k
    • 45 2317 Viva Circle
      Las Vegas, NV 89108
      Jun 09 $45k
    • 46 8229 Strawberry Spring Street
      Las Vegas, NV 89143
      Jun 09 $105k
    • 47 8452 Trudeau Ave.
      Las Vegas, NV 89130
      Jun 09 $215k
    • 48 315 Belfast Street
      Henderson, NV 89015
      Jun 09 $450k
    • 49 8269 New Leaf Ave.
      Las Vegas, NV 89131
      Jun 09 $120k
    • 50 5220 Indian River #294
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Jun 09 $70k
    • 51 4629 Spider Court
      Las Vegas, NV 89108
      Jul 09 $85k
    • 52 6636 Joe Michael Way
      Las Vegas, NV 89108
      Jul 09 $85k
    • 53 3502 Pinon Peak Dr.
      Las Vegas, NV 89115
      Aug 09 $37k
    • 54 11126 Evvie Lane
      Las Vegas, NV 89135
      Aug 09 $192k
    • 55 5101 River Glen #134
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Aug 09 $65k
    • 56 3151 Soaring Gulls #2151
      Las Vegas, NV 89128
      Oct 09 $27k
    • 57 3151 Soaring Gulls #2151
      Las Vegas, NV 89128
      Oct 09 $27k
    • 58 2296 Aria Drive
      Henderson, NV 89052
      Nov 09 $295k
    • 59 2296 Aria Drive
      Henderson, NV 89052
      Nov 09 $295k
    • 60 6 Castle Oaks
      Las Vegas, NV 89141
      Nov 09 $1.4m
    • 61 2660 Coffee Bean Place
      Las Vegas, NV 89052
      Dec 09 $400k
    • 62 6637 Miragrande Drive
      Las Vegas, NV 89108
      Jan 10 $75k
    • 63 5242 River Glen Drive #440
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Feb 10 $48k
    • 64 5242 River Glen Drive #440
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Feb 10 $48k
    • 65 9580 W. Reno #121
      Las Vegas, NV 89148
      Feb 10 $68k
    • 66 6160 Wild Waters
      Las Vegas, NV 89139
      Mar 10 $125k
    • 67 10016 Village Walk Avenue
      Las Vegas, NV 89149
      Mar 10 $200k
    • 68 8379 Lower Trailhead
      Las Vegas, NV 89113
      Apr 10 $122k
    • 69 9108 Anchor Cove Court
      Las Vegas, NV 89117
      Apr 10 $182k
    • 70 5361 Indian River #330
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 10 $35k
    • 71 5361 Indian River Dr. #330
      Las Vegas, NV 89103
      Apr 10 $35k