MARK CHOEY

“Top 10 SF Condo Sales - (415) 574-0978”

Agent at Climb Real Estate Group

94105

License: 01701189

(415) 574-0978

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Mark Choey is a top producer in San Francisco real estate with a specialty in the neighborhoods South of Market which includes Rincon Hill, South Beach, SOMA, South Financial District, and Mission Bay as well as Potrero Hill, Central Waterfront, Dogpatch, the Mission, and Noe Valley.

Mark Choey cofounded Climb Real Estate Group. His experience and leadership skills from his background in consulting, start-up companies and real estate investing. An entrepreneur at heart, Mark brings all the skills required of successful entrepreneurs to being a successful real estate agent including being:

Results driven: delivering on his clients’ needs and wants in the most effective manner possible

A Clear Communicator: providing feedback and reassurance to all parties every step of a transaction

Resourceful: he has a keen eye and an “ear-to-the-ground” for the right opportunities and deals for his clients

Tenacious and Creative: a tough negotiator and excellent deal-maker – “win-win” is the name of the game

Ethical and professional: he has integrity, honesty, and a refreshing “straight-forwardness” in all his dealings with all people

Street-smart, resourceful and analytical: recognizing and considering all opportunities, he acts on them quickly, and decisively makes sound decisions for his clients

Mark is owner of www.sfnewdevelopments.com, where he provides resources for his clients to navigate the booming San Francisco residential new development landscape. Mark has deep knowledge in the condo and loft buildings in the SOMA, South Beach, Mission Bay, and Jack London Square areas and constantly monitors the market for the latest deals and the newest developments for his clients. As such Mark’s deep understanding of the market gives him a great sense of how to optimally position buyers and sellers to get what they are looking for, namely, the best deal possible.

Experience & Skills

Client Type: Home Buyers, Home Sellers

Property Type: Single Family Home, Condo/Townhome

Specialty: Residential sales, Luxury homes, First time home buyers, Relocation

Languages: English, Mandarin

Skills: Negotiation,Investment Analysis,New Development

Awards: 2008 Top Producer, 2009 Top Producer, 2007 Top Producer, 2010 Top Producer, 2011 Top Producer, 2012 Top Producer, 2012 San Francisco MLS Co-Chair, 2013 San Francisco MLS Co-Chair

Interests: cool tech, personal productivity, my son Mason's interests, The Yankees, electronica music, NYC

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chsieh4 Helped me sell a home

Mark is extremely knowledgeable about the market in SF. I contacted him several months if not a year before I decided to sell and he was always helpful, with tips on when to sell, how the market was doing, etc. When I decided to sell, the process was seamless for me, as I live out of state. Mark and his team were there to help coordinate repairs, painting, etc when I couldn’t be there myself. He talked us through all the ins and outs of each offer and we were able to get top dollar. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy/sell in SF!

Wed, May 22, 2013

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Bryan Client, Seller

Mark is a pleasure to work with. He knows SOMA/South Beach/Mission Bay in and out not only because of the many years of experience here, but he lives in the area too.
The entire process was very professional, smooth, and hands off as Mark's team took care of everything in preparation of the sale. He is always reachable by phone or text and is very accommodating in his schedule. I would definitely recommend Mark and will be using him again for future transactions!

Wed, May 8, 2013

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alycedes Client, Seller

Mark was very knowledgeable about the market, set a selling price to generate interest, marketed in all the right places, highly organized, available and communicative - and most of all sold our unit quickly at a great price with minimal stress! I highly recommend him!

Mon, Oct 29, 2012

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012

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SD Client, Seller

"It was truly a pleasure with Mark. He did an excellent job assessing my needs, finding the right property, and negotiating hard to get the best deal. I've moved into my new home and couldn't be happier with how smoothly the transaction went. I always felt that Mark was the consummate professional and had my best interest at heart. He knows the market better than anyone and really stands out among the agents in the city. He is well connected in the real estate community and he was able to use his relationships and experience to push where he could push and truly act as my advocate during this transaction. Buying a home can be a process that can be fraught with stress, emotion, and missteps - but with Mark's honest and direct approach, I always felt that I was in the loop and he had a good handle on every part of the transaction, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. In addition to his strong market knowledge and experience, I found Mark to be very personable, down to earth, and easy to work with. Honesty and integrity are also traits that I believe that he possesses and brings to the table. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the city. "

Wed, Sep 19, 2012

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J & J (Homeowner at 239 Brannan, South Beach, Client, Buyer

"Mark is the consummate professional. As we only had a narrow time window to shop for a home, he came through by communicating with us to find out exactly what our needs are. In the span of a week, we saw all the listings that we talked about and then some. All the while he showed great patience and dedication, and would go the extra mile to make sure things are done right. We will work with Mark again in a heart beat."

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

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R. A. (homeowner at 325 Berry, Mission Bay, Client, Buyer

“I can't say enough good things about Mark Choey! Mark is a great realtor. He's very professional and patient. We are extremely picky and Mark has stuck with us through every viewing, decision, and waver. We've worked with a few different realtors before we found Mark and I can honestly say his knowledge of the Bay Area is unmatched. My favorite characteristic about Mark is his honesty. I can ask his opinion on any property and get candid, straightforward response. I trust Mark and I would refer him to anyone who needs an excellent, knowledgeable, trustworthy realtor.”

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

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G. L. (homeowner at 250 King St, Mission Bay, Client, Seller

“What stood out for me was his flexibility, organization, persistence (without being pushy at all!) and patience in working with me…He was also very helpful in explaining the various processes around working with the different condo management offices to reserve units, dealing with lenders, and closing. We got along well, and by the end, I felt that I had gained a friend and not just a real estate agent.”

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

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R.P. (homeowner at 461 2nd St, SOMA, Client, Buyer

"We discovered Mark by accident and we could not have had better fortune in doing so. Mark was incredibly responsive, well organized and efficient and ever conscious of working with our busy professional schedules. Mark is intelligent, has a great sense of humor, is extremely perceptive and is able to quickly identify tastes so that he can weed out places you don't need to see. We were impressed with his knowledge of the market and how well he kept abreast of developments and new listings. We saw and made an offer on our loft on the first day it was listed (preempting scheduled open houses and the mess of a bidding war) -- all thanks to Mark's help and persistence. Mark is the consummate professional and a good strategizer in putting together an offer and seeing it through to the end. In all aspects of the transaction, we were very pleased with Mark's effort, responsiveness and availability . We would highly recommend him to any person looking to move to SF in general, and say it's a "no brainer" for those looking to buy in SOMA."

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

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A. H. (homeowner at 246 2nd St, SOMA and 425 First St, Rincon Hill, Client, Buyer

"For the past 10 years, real estate was easy. You buy, the price goes up, and you are setting pretty. Yeah, those days are gone. However, instead of standing by the sidelines there are opportunities abound. You can go with a hungry agent who will try to get you into any place and promise you a rebate, or you can go with Mark. Mark is my advisor in this crazy but opportunity filled market. He helped me pick up a 2 bedroom REO in the financial district for $100K less than a comparable unit that sold a few months prior. Buying REO from a bank sucks. Really, it does. They just don't make it easy for you. But Mark was able to make the process as painless as possible. So, if your need is an investment property, life-style change, or just looking for that trophy pad overlooking the city, Mark is going to do right for you. And if you are like me, you will never look for another agent again."

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

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Rahul Suryawanshi Real Estate Pro

Mark is wonderful! He is a very honest person, is great at what he does, and he will take care of your real estate needs

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

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howardleeceo Client, Buyer

Mark is a highly capable broker and is an expert in SF's premier real estate along the Waterfront. He understands the marketplace well and provided me with excellent advice to secure the property I was seeking. His team was efficient in handling the paperwork, and kept me informed in every step of the way. And his involvement continued after we closed the property, with assistance to resources for cleaning and painting to make our property a true home. You can have confidence with Mark representing you.

Tue, Feb 28, 2012

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Jackie Wong Client, Buyer

Mark is wonderful! He is a very honest person, is great at what he does, and he will take care of your real estate needs. Also very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

Wed, Oct 5, 2011

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Louis Bunya Friend

Mark is an outstanding real estate professional who follow through on everything he says he will which is certainly refreshing. He gives honest, direct advice and will tell you like it is when he thinks something doesn't make sense (must be the NY/NJ in him). I wouldn't hesitate to work with Mark in any capacity in the future and highly recommend him if you're looking for an honest, conscientious, and friendly real estate professional.

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

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Jin Takahito Client, Buyer

Mark is the most connected, most resourceful, most insightful, and the most efficient real agent I know. For a busy professional like me, I can rely on him on my next real estate deal.

Going through disclosure package on a Saturday, running in suits between towers on Sunday, setting up showings the same day, turning around offers over the phone while I was in Tokyo, getting insights into unlisted opportunities -- this is the only agent I am so reluctant to write a public review for because he is indeed the best kept secret in San Francisco Bay.

If he decides to take you on, you are a lucky star.

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

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David Park Client, Seller

Mark and his team from Climb Real Estate represented us when we leased our place in the Infinity condo towers in SoMA. They did a really amazing job for us by: 1) getting us great tenants at the rent we wanted and 2) not requiring us to do any work besides leaving our home a couple times while she did an open house. Oh, and it only took 3 weeks from the time that we asked Mark and his team to start.

Additionally, Mark has always given me honest advice about the real estate market in SF. If/when we sell our Infinity condo, we'll definitely choose Mark!

Sat, Sep 3, 2011

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Wayne Lin Client, Buyer

Mark helped me buy my place in SOMA/South Beach back in 2007. He was a great agent at the time, helping me get access to a building that wasn't yet open to the public. It let me get my pick of units before others. He also had extremely deep knowledge of the neighborhood.

Since buying, Mark has been great at offering advice and information as I need it. For example, I needed comps on my unit to adjust my SF tax valuation on my property. (SF overvalued my property and didn't adjust downward for the real estate crash.) Even though it had been 2 years since I bought, Mark was willing to help out and sent me a couple comps. He'll be a trusted real estate advisor for a long time for me.

Sat, Sep 3, 2011

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Stafford Lee Client, Buyer

We ran into Mark at an open house and really liked his straightforward and knowledgeable approach. He pointed out the positives and didn't try to BS his way around the negatives. In the end he found us a place that we've since moved out of, but still haven't sold partially because we love it so much it's hard to let it go. Since the sale, he's been in touch, and he even helped us get some old documents that we should have stored but were too irresponsible to take care of. If we ever get around to selling the place, I am sure that I will be giving him a call again!

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

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David Client, Buyer

Mark is a fantastic agent that recommended to me by friends when I bought my home in San Francisco. He was patient, knowledgeable, absolutely helpful, and I'm certain he got us the best price possible on the home that we wanted. He's a fantastic agent to have on your side and I'm very happy to have found him.

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

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Bettina Yip Client, Buyer

We met Mark when we first decided to look at buying a condo and went to a bunch of open houses, both to look at the properties and to "audition" real estate agents. While there were some realtors who were pleasant enough, Mark took the extra time to talk to us about buildings in the area, trends in the market, etc. without ever seeming pushy or too slick.

We ended up falling in love with a unit that we found on our own, but we are first time buyers in CA (apparently being a homeowner twice over in another state isn't enough - you're still a novice home buyer when you're in CA) and knew we wanted representation. We decided on Mark based on his record in the area and our experience with h

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

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Infinity Tower 2 - Are they selling well - asking price vs sales price compared to Tower 1?
Asked Sun, Feb 15, 2009 by Mark • Market Conditions in 94105 • 10 answers
Agents nor sellers cannot post nor disclose the sale prices as they have been made confidential (everyone is required to sign…
Answered by MARK CHOEY on Mon, Feb 16, 2009

Best and Worst Buildings in South Beach/Mission Bay? I'm looking for a condo in the SB/MB area.
Asked Wed, Jan 16, 2008 by Maria • Home Buying in South Beach • 11 answers
Boy, this is a tough question as it is very subjective. Well - let's see, let's start with LOCATION. The best locations in South…
Answered by MARK CHOEY on Wed, May 27, 2009

What would be the effects of the new developments (ie, Millenium, Infinity, and One Rincon) have on the?
Asked Tue, Feb 19, 2008 by Gabe • Home Buying in South Beach • 7 answers
Well, all else being equal when comparing two identical projects but one is say 4 years newer than the older project, people will…
Answered by MARK CHOEY on Thu, May 28, 2009

What would be a fair price per square foot for a private, deeded storage locker in the basement of a luxury building in SOMA / Rincon Hill, SF?
Asked Mon, Nov 16, 2009 by Jsr_sf_la • Property Q&A in 94105 • 2 answers
Hello - you must be asking regarding the pending Infinity storage auction! BTW, you should really think about the price of…
Answered by MARK CHOEY on Mon, Nov 16, 2009

Can someone tell me if I can pick the parking space I like before close of escrow at Infinity? Has it already been assigned/deeded to each unit?
Asked Thu, Nov 19, 2009 by Gina415 • Home Buying in SoMa • 9 answers
Hello Gina Yes, parking can be requested to be changed as a part of your offer if the parking space is particularly undesirable.…
Answered by MARK CHOEY on Thu, Nov 26, 2009

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Work History

Cofounder and Partner

Climb Real Estate

December 2006 - present

the pre-eminent real estate company in San Francisco condominiums