Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Massachusetts - # 9509555
Specialties
- Buyer's Agent
- Investment Properties
- Listing Agent
- New Construction
Awards
Contact Information
Location
1775 Mass AveLexington, MA, 02420
ZillowVERIFIEDI worked with Mark to buy a condo on a short timeframe. Mark was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and fast. He was a great thought partner throughout the process and had a great depth of knowledge on the real estate process and area I was looking in.
ZillowVERIFIEDWe've worked with Mark across three decades and two homes, both bought and sold. It's hard to imagine a more pleasant, fair, honest and reliable partner during what is always a fraught time. Mark took care of us in every way, from initial listing to a last-minute garage loft clean-out. And, by the way, he landed an offer 15% over asking price!
ZillowVERIFIEDWe partnered with Mark to sell a home in Lexington, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Mark demonstrated exceptional professionalism, consistently going above and beyond to ensure a smooth process. Mark was always accessible, offered valuable guidance, and kept us informed with timely updates. We truly valued Mark's honest advice and the ability to quickly prepare, stage, and market our property. Mark managed every detail, making the sale both efficient and rewarding. Deadlines were always met without exception. If youre looking for a realtor who respects your needs, listens attentively, and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome, Mark is an excellent choice.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was a great communicator, staying in touch as I was moving to anew property and the occupancy date was not definitive. His pricing strategy was effective; sold for above asking price. He listened to my input, had excellent photography and Ryan his associate made himself available. I highly recommend Mark.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark Lesses is an outstanding realtor. Mark recently helped us to sell our house. We accepted an offer (that we were completely satisfied with) within a week of putting it on the market. We have nothing but praise for him in this process. He is warm, responsive, and brings deep knowledge of the local real estate market. We put our trust in him and he met all of our expectations. Before putting it on the market, he met with us to make a plan for what work we should do before we listed it that would be most strategic but also would not be cost-prohibitive. He connected us with local contractors to do the painting and staging. Their work was excellent and they completed it very quickly on a short timeline. He shepherded us through each stage of this process with attentiveness and care. We are very grateful that we chose Mark to sell our house and recommend him with no hesitation.
ZillowVERIFIEDWe bought our Arlington house with Mark as our buyer broker, and we have just sold it through him (at significantly above our expectations). When we extended the house it was Mark ( a former builder) who introduced us to the General Contractor, and Mark who advised us on key aspects of the remodel. It was even Mark who introduced us to a buyer broker on Whidbey Island through whom we found our new home in one day. In short: Mark knows Real Estate and you can trust him completely.
ZillowVERIFIEDHaving listed with another realtor and while he was helpful and professional, it became clear that he didn't know my "market" well, resulting in a listing price unrealistically hight and thus a lack of offers. After being referred to Mark and explaining my situation on a Wednesday, he and his assistant came to my condo on Thursday, took photographs, and scheduled an Open House that weekend! Within two weeks I had an accepted offer and we closed within a month. You, too, will be in good hands should you list with Mark.
ZillowVERIFIEDI recently worked with Mark on the sale of an inherited home. It was quite complex and involved 2 type of family trusts. Mark was able to navigate this seamlessly, always remaining professional, available and pleasant. He was able to find the right buyer for our circumstances in a short amount of time with a very competitive bid. Mark took an enormous amount of stress off my plate from start to finish. I would recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.
ZillowVERIFIEDI was grateful to have the help of Mark Lesses and Ryan Mandly during the recent sale of my condo. Their visit, the scheduling of the photographer, the listing and the open houses all followed efficiently and the new buyers were found during the first weekends showings. Mark and Ryan were always available during the process and happy to answer any questions. I felt fortunate to be in such professional hands.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark is an amazing person to work with. We sold our house in Woburn and he was present every step of the way, making sure we could prepare and show our property the best way possible for potential buyers to appreciate. Always there to answer our questions, provide feedback and make sure everything was taken care of. He went beyond what I expected from a broker and made the transition seem effortless. I would not hesitate to call him back for my next home.
ZillowVERIFIEDMy wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Mark and The Mark Lesses Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. Mark and his team helped us sell our first home in Arlington. The team was very knowledgeable about the Greater Boston market and did a fantastic job communicating every step of the selling process to us. Mark utilized his connections in the area, as well as social media, to market our town home the week leading up to our open houses. The level of professionalism displayed by The Mark Lesses Group was unmatched. We would highly recommend Mark and his team to anybody looking for a realtor who is committed to prioritizing the clients wishes and negotiating the best deal possible.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark Lesses was an amazing partner while helping us sell our family home. His knowledge of the local market, his professionalism and his patience earned our trust. He was always available to answer questions, he gave honest and valuable advice and was always very pleasant and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
ZillowVERIFIEDFrom the moment we met Mark it was clear that his team was the right group to sell our house. The effort and expense they put into marketing our home resulted in it selling in 3 days at a price that was substantially over asking. He also goes above and beyond what one would expect a realtor to do. His advise and guidance on preparing the property for sale proved to be invaluable. He provided me with excellent color suggestions for a couple rooms we painted, arranged for a professional to install updated smoke/CO2 detectors and many other details. If you want a true professional, with the knowledge and resources to market your property look no further, Mark Lesses is your man.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was so helpful in terms of process and market knowledge about the area. This saves a lot of time in a crazy housing market like Boston. He was also great helping connect us with mortgage lender and real estate attorney. He made sure to negotiate a closing date that worked for us. We loved the set of homes he chose to show us in the first showings. They were all lovely in areas with as workable a commute as one can get to the city. Would highly recommend.
ZillowVERIFIEDDO NOT USE THIS TEAM/AGENCY unless you have your own way to verify the listing and you bring your own tape measure. The Group and its "Powering" Agency actually tell us that clients should not believe a word they say...Don't believe me? See below for some wonderful direct quotes from their lawyers which tell you directly not to trust them. This agent group is responsible for us purchasing a home that was 700 square feet smaller than the listing they provided to us. When we finally realized the problem and complained, Mark Lesses himself attempted to convince us we were wrong. When the town assessor came and measured, he confirmed our suspicions, more than 700 sq. ft. of living space was missing (about $300,000.00 in value). At that point Mark Lesses stopped answering our emails and referred us to his "powering" realtor's legal department (of course). The agency's lawyer confirmed just how little their agents actually have to do for the very large amount of money you pay them ($95,000.00 in commission for this sale). Here is their statement to that effect, though it is not even relevant to our square footage issue: "[Agency Name Redacted - but see who "powers" the Lesses Group shown above] Sales Associates do not assume any obligation to consult municipal records or authorities to confirm whether a property, as presently improved, complies with applicable municipal building and zoning codes, regulations and/or requirements." Mark's Agency lawyers then blamed us for not expressly stating that square footage was an important consideration in our decision (absurdly) and that we should have brought our own measuring tape. Seriously, here is their quote: "We are advised that neither the approximate living area (nor any minimum required approximate living area) was identified by you as an express consideration at the time you made your December 10 offer and your offer (as tendered) was not made contingent upon the Property containing a specific living area size....In addition to not having established any minimum square-footage purchase criteria (as part of your search for a property to buy), the buyer agents involved in the transaction advise us that you did not ask (at any time) to have the Property measured as part of the purchase" Honestly? We did not tell them that square footage was important so it did not matter? Please find me a realtor that does not consider price per square foot as a major driver of the value of a purchase. So they are flat out playing games. Agency lawyers then indicated that their listing agent ([name redacted] with 40 years of experience) had no idea that the equivalent of a room ~20x35 feet (a large family room) was missing so she did not need to actually verify the listing value. Here is how the lawyers put it: "The listing agents reliance upon that source of information for the listing data was usual, customary and reasonable and the law of the Commonwealth makes clear that the listing agent (absent some reasonable suspicion that the data was materially incorrect aEUR" of which there was no such suspicion) had no obligation to conduct any further investigation" That a listing agent with enormous experience selling houses did not know that 700 sq. ft. of living space was missing is just not believable. It gets even better, the Agency also told us that even if the data was wrong on their listing, it is not their fault, it is our problem. "They (the agents) are not liable for any misrepresentation even if that information were ultimately shown to be inaccurate..." This basically means they can "lie" to you with no consequences. So my friends, be aware that if you use this group or the Agency that "Powers" it, they do not have your back if there is a problem and neither does their agency. We were never given any compensation for a mistake that cost us about $300,000.00 in value, when this company was making millions in our area. If you use them, DO NOT WAIVE INSPECTION and you better BRING YOUR OWN MEASURING TAPE. Frankly, they are quite disreputable.
ZillowVERIFIEDWe worked with Mark to find our first home! He was recommended through a good friend and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. Mark was always very responsive and made sure we got to see places we were interested in. Once at a home he typically hung back and let us explore the place to come up with our own opinions before pointing out what he noticed with his expert eye. He is so trustworthy and was able to answer our many many questions. He made sure we were well informed, but also gave us space to make our decision when we were ready. We are so grateful to Mark and his team for finding us an amazing home!
ZillowVERIFIEDExcellent, Amazing & Awesome. The team of Mark Lesses and Sandra Morales from the Mark Lesses Group are both excellent and awesome. We recommend them highly. Mark worked with us to get the best outcome for the sale of our house, starting long before the actual listing date. He advised us on the repairs, the colors, the decor, the staging, the pricing, the marketing, and the negotiations. Once the transaction started, Mark and Sandra were there every step of the way, smoothing issues and moving the process in a timely manner. Mark's advice was always both diplomatic and on point. The results speak for themselves; we had multiple competitive offers within 1-2 weeks of listing and the house sold almost immediately at significantly over asking. The Mark Lesses Group is far the best real estate group that we have ever worked with in decades -- They are a personalized full-service real estate advisor but priced reasonably at market rates. Hire them and they'll take care of everything!
ZillowVERIFIEDMark helped me find a new home as well as sell my former home. Working with him during such an intense, detail oriented and demanding time was such a positive experience. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and caring. I highly recommend Mark and am sure that anyone who decides to hire him will be just as pleased as I have been.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark and his team have helped me to buy and sell multiple homes in the Boston area during the past 10 years. I have continued to seek out his professional services, because his team is intelligent, caring, and hard-working. Mark will guide you through the entire home buying/selling process, and he will make you feel calm and confident during this process. I have always been grateful for Mark's help and dedication, and I will continue using him as my Realtor, for as long as he is in the business. I highly recommend using the Mark Lesses Group for your home buying/selling needs.
ZillowVERIFIEDWe just finished our 3rd transaction with Mark, 2 home purchases and one sale. Mark made selling our home a very smooth and easy process. He advised on fixes, arranged and coordinated repairs (paint/floors/cleaning) with his network of tradespersons, and even pitched in helping clear our some residual items when we weren't available to prep in time for staging. This all allowed us to get to market quickly. After listing, Mark and his team hosted showings, helped us negotiate multiple offers, select the best one, and set us up for a smooth closing. It all went off without a hitch and Mark kept personal contact throughout and after the transaction.
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Mark made the process of selling my home effortless. He remained professional and kind while fielding my many questions and I felt secure in knowing I had an expert in my corner. Thank you Mark!
ZillowVERIFIEDWe highly recommend Mark. He met with us right away, had done his research, and walked us through the process of selling our house in a reassuring and professional way from start to finish.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark Lesses is a highly qualified and knowledgeable real estate professional who, after thorough preparation, sold our Lexington home for more than the asking price to the first prospective buyer to see the home. He is a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend him to those seeking to either sell or buy a home.
ZillowVERIFIEDHighly recommend using Mark Lesses as your agent! He was our agent as first-time homebuyers during a difficult buyer's market and he was able to expertly guide us through the process. He has a strong knowledge of the overall process and has great connections in the market/for other necessary services (i.e. closing lawyer, mortgage lender), so he made the process seem almost effortless. He's quick to respond, always prompt for viewings, well-versed in house structure/maintenance and all-around a good guy.
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Mark was the best realtor experience Ive ever had. He is knowledgeable, caring, hardworking, a good listener and accessible. His expertise and understanding of rapidly changing real estate markets, familiarity with many towns and neighborhoods, and knowledge of house condition issues (like having a house inspector/contractor and realtor on my team) were extraordinary. I used Mark to both sell my home and search for and purchase my new home. He was a great guide in the house preparations and showing process and advised us well in pricing for a very quick and successful sale receiving an excellent price for our house. As my buyers realtor, I always felt I had a guide and partner in my house hunting process, never feeling pressured or rushed. He was patient and uplifting to work with in what can be a very stressful experience. I actually had fun! Mark helped me find the exactly right home for me and I recommend him without reservation.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was incredibly kind, patient and willing to work with us on every step of the process of selling our home. He was diligent and thorough. He took our thoughts and opinions seriously and we felt we were working together as a team. He is very effective and responsive. He is an incredibly respectful person. We appreciate how hardworking he is and how he took a potentially chaotic and stressful event & made it exciting and happy. We sold our home the first weekend it was listed & are grateful for Mark & all his efforts.
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Mark was a pleasure. He was always very responsive and helped us through the process every step of the way. As first time home buyers, the home buying process was a complete mystery to us. Mark made it easy and much less daunting a process. He answered all of our questions and put our worries to rest. Additionally, Mark went above and beyond when it came to gathering information on the home we were about to purchase. He made many phone calls and even visits to local establishments (when they were more or less unresponsive to his calls) to talk to people and find copies of reports from many years ago. These were reports the seller did not have and proved that certain things had happened so we didn't have future money sink projects, like removal of an underground oil tank. Mark also did a great job of handling the sellers agent and shielding us from unnecessary headaches. It seemed as though the seller / sellers agent were on the more difficult side and didn't follow the standard norms of the house buying process. Mark kept us informed of everything without letting on the difficulties with the seller. This was another invaluable aspect of our experience with Mark, no needless scares in the process. His years of experience also means that he has plenty of recommendations when it comes to other aspects of the process (inspector, lawyer etc.). Overall, Mark was professional, made the process quick and easy and went above and beyond for us.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark and his team went above and beyond in helping us to sell our property in Woburn. He provided guidance on improvements to add value, helped organize contractors to do the work, and eventually sold our home after just 4 days on the market for 50,000 over asking. He didn't do so badly helping us to find our dream home in Sudbury either. Would highly recommend Mark and his team
ZillowVERIFIEDMark is an excellent real estate agent. He is extremely knowledgeable of the market and negotiations, always gets back to you promptly and understands when to be flexible and when to be firm. This is the fourth time our family has used him for real estate buying and selling over the last decade and he has been courteous and thoughtful each time.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was extremely helpful in relocating our family from North Carolina back to the Boston area. The process took about 9 months as we had a very particular set of criteria and budget, and Mark was patient, responsive and thoughtful throughout. My wife and I were remote for parts of the house hunt and he visited open houses and provided feedback. Ultimately we ended up renting for several months while we waited for the right home, and Mark helped us find the rental as well. In the end Mark helped us find a great home, and provided valuable insight on negotiations and the overall process. I'd highly recommend Mark to any buyer or seller.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was professional, responsive, courteous and made a potentially stressful situation enjoyable. He patiently answered our many questions and helped to clarify pros and cons of multiple properties.
ZillowVERIFIEDWe would strongly recommend Mark Lesses to handle the sale of your property. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and professional broker - Mark is the person you want. He always kept in touch with us and always answered any questions we had. This was our first experience selling property and certainly appreciated his advise guiding us through the process.
ZillowVERIFIEDMark was so easy to work with! He kept us in the loop, was helpful during the entire "house for sale" experience and skillfully guided us through the process--from staging, to marketing, to estate sale. Mark did an exceptional job writing a description of our home for the listing, catching the character of our home beautifully. The house was on the market for less than a week before we received and accepted an offer. Well done and thank you Mark!!
ZillowVERIFIEDMark came highly recommended from a colleague and is indeed an excellent agent. Initially Mark showed several properties in the area to give a feel of the range of prices, property styles, and standards available in nearby areas. This proved very helpful later on, to evaluate properties. My requirements were very specific and my timeline was long. Mark worked out great, helpful with finding good property matches, inspectors, loan officers, and general advice. Mark's skilled guiding throughout the dreaded house buying process made it quite enjoyable.
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