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Fresh Start Real Estate Inc.

Real Estate Agents, Property Management

About us

With over 25 years as an agent/broker who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in both buying and selling real state, and in property management. I'm a Full time Principal Broker who actually answers his phone. Call for a FREE, no obligation Market analysis on your property.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Exceptional and personalized representation of Buyers, Sellers and Property Management, Condominiums, Foreclosure Property, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Rentals, & Short Sales.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

.5%

Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

5.06 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Julia P.
10/2015
5.0
real estate agents, property management
  + 0 more
Mark takes a monthly portion from my rental income to pay for his ongoing services. The services is seamless. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Takes care of all my rental needs. Mark brings integrity and trust. He is attentive to client needs and assures that you are satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Rob J.
08/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Myself, my wife and our 3 children had recently moved from California to Oregon. After renting for a year or so we started thinking about purchasing a home in the Beaverton area. We found a realtor off the internet which turned out to not be a very good idea. That person was late meeting us at homes, rarely returned our calls and even got us all lost on one occasion. At one of my sons soccer games I was mentioning (ok complaining) about our current realtor situation and another parent HIGHLY suggested we give Mark a call. In fact, she went on and on about what an exceptional agent he was, and so we decided to take her up on her suggestion. What a change! Mark was very approachable and friendly, and we felt comfortable with him right away. Marks wealth of knowledge, professionalism and negotiating skills are absolutely unsurpassable! Another thing that made Mark different from ?all the others? is that he used to be a builder, so he had a extreme amount of knowledge about potential issues in some of the homes we were looking at. He has also been a great referral source for us since our home closed. He has provided us with a comparable market analysis so we could refinance our home and has pointed us in the direction of great contractors (electrician, plumber, etc) that we have used. Mark has not only turned out to be a fantastic realtor but we are happy to now call him a trusted friend. We would HIGHLY recommend using Mark as your realtor. We will certainly use his services in the future should we decide to sell or buy again.
Description of Work: He represented me when buying my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jill L.
08/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Mark did an excellent job! I've bought and sold several houses and worked with other realtors over the years, so I did not have to choose Mark as my realtor to sell this house. I felt extremely well represented by Mark and he advocated for me and what my needs were. Mark knows the Portland area very well, and is very detail oriented. The whole process went extremely smoothly, and I was surprised at how fast it sold. He's very professional, attentive, and thorough. I will use his services again!
Description of Work: Mark Vandervest sold my townhouse for me! I had mentioned to him that I wanted to sell the home when I could actually make a profit. He tracked the market, and let me know when he could sell it. He was true to his word on how much he could sell it for, and it sold within a month!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dave K.
08/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
I have known Mark for years. He helped us purchase the home we are in now in 2006 and was extremely helpful. Mark met us at the home and we looked at the home, decided to purchase it, made an offer to the owners and had an accepted offer on the SAME DAY! Mark walked us through the whole transaction flawlessly and painlessly. One of the best things about Mark is that he used to build homes in the mid-west, so he knows what red flags to look for when touring a home. He has helped us on many occasions after we purchased our home when we had a question about home improvements or what the latest trend is for remodeling. He knows. He also is currently helping us refinance the house and provided us comps for us to review to help the appraisal. He is the best realtor I have ever worked with and the ONLY realtor I will ever work with
Description of Work: Mark was our realtor who helped us purchase our current home in 2006

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,250

Donna R.
08/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Every transaction I have used with Mark has been very pleasant. He's very skilled in negotiating and is great at keeping me informed through the inspections, escrows and closings. I find him very helpful, enthusiastic, responsive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to purchase or sell real estate.
Description of Work: Mark helped to short sale my home and has also helped me to purchase and sell many of my rental homes over the years. He is a very nice man with an extreme knowledge in anything/everything real estate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,250

aaron J.
08/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Mark was there for me throughout. He was calm and not pushy. He always answered my calls (or called me right back). He was punctual, informative and extremely patient while showing me homes. I had tons of questions and he had the answers. He was truly a blessing in making this an worry-free process. I cannot recommend using his services enough. He was a great realtor, really awesome!
Description of Work: This was my first experience purchasing a home and I had so many questions and felt so over-whelmed until I met with Mark. He really was the nicest, most patient realtor EVER. He was an expert in all aspects of the purchase of my new home and I will use his services again should I ever go to sell my home in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240,000

    Contact information

    6107 SW Murray Blvd. #313, Beaverton, OR 97008

    http://www.FreshStartOfOregon.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Licensing

    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Real Estate Agents,
    Property Management

    FAQ

    Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Yes, Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. offers free project estimates.
    No, Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. offers emergency services.
    No, Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. does not offer warranties.
    Fresh Start Real Estate Inc. offers the following services: Exceptional and personalized representation of Buyers, Sellers and Property Management, Condominiums, Foreclosure Property, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Rentals, & Short Sales.
    Ask for details.

    Contact information

    6107 SW Murray Blvd. #313, Beaverton, OR 97008

    http://www.FreshStartOfOregon.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM