REOS – REO specialist CNE – Certified Negotiation Expert Mark brings to his real estate career a diversified background both in real estate and in business. In 1974, he graduated with a BS degree in Business Administration from Florida State University. His early years in his career were spent working with Golf Course Community Developers responsible for Country Club Operations. Mark came to Fort Myers in 1982 to accept the position as the General Manager of The Forest Country Club. In 1990, he and his wife Tammy became Snowbirds. They moved to Greenfield WI, where they owned and operated Looks Like the Front Row Ticket and Tour Service. Always having a Fort Myers home helped the two Floridians survive and flourish in their adopted Home State. In 2005, he returned Home to the beautiful coast of Southwest Florida, bringing a vast wealth of business experience and client service skills. Mark began his real estate career in 2005 and joined VIP Realty Group, Inc in 2007. Mark's wife Tammy is a Florida native. She teaches preschool at Summit Christian School at Westminster Presbyterian. Together with their dog, Annabelle, a golden retriever, they reside in Gateway. Recognized as a Golf Course Community and Waterfront Specialist, Mark is an avid golfer and backwater “flats” fisherman. Mark would welcome the opportunity to share with you his expertise – whether golf and the local courses, where the fish are biting, or the SW Florida Real Estate Market. What People are saying…. “Mark’s kind and gentle manner made us feel comfortable. We never felt pressured.” Tim & Julie Tofte –Verona, Wisconsin “Mark is honest and thorough. We love working with him! This is the 3rd house we have bought with Mark’s help” Tim & Julie Tofte –Verona, Wisconsin “Mark did an excellent job for us in the sale of our home and purchase of our new home. I would recommend him highly!” Terri & David Weisse –Fort Myers, Florida “Mark was very patient, LISTENED to MY needs, and found THE HOUSE.” Barbara Phelps –Cape Coral, Florida “Mark was so thoughtful finding out what we were looking for and contacting us promptly. We feel like we got the home of our choice and gained a friend along the way. Thanks, Mark!” Don & Brenda Holden –Sarnia, ON Canada “Outstanding knowledge and service (2 purchases and 1 sale)” Richard & Joan McManus –London, ON Canada “Absolutely loved Mark – he was patient beyond belief. He promised us he would find us a place and he did! I don’t think anyone would have gone through what he did to complete the sale.” Diane & Tom Hamacher, Verona, Wisconsin “Mark Jones made our purchase and move easy. His professionalism and attention to detail are superb.He did so many extra things to help…He is the Best!!” John and Connie Farmer –Cape Coral,Florida “Mark is better than I would have hoped! He has good ideas and initiative. He is clever and experienced. Joan & Richard Jones, Paris, France