Mark D. Jenkins
Associate Broker
Mark Jenkins is a senior broker at Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty, and is consistently one of the top-producing brokers on Martha’s Vineyard. He specializes in bringing challenging properties to market and also helping buyers find their dream homes on the Island. Mark is known for his deep familiarity with the real estate market and expertise in zoning and conservation. Mark originally came to us from the worlds of publishing. He authored 11 published books, including two Book-of-the-Month Club selections, and his byline has appeared in magazines as diverse as The Atlantic and Rolling Stone. Mark enjoys being outside and belongs to a hardy band of fellows who play tennis outdoors year-round - even when clearing the court requires a snow shovel. He is also an avid squash player, hiker, and body-surfer. Mark lived for over 20 years in Oak Bluffs with his partner Patty and helped raise her two sons Asa and Truman there, but recently moved to the West Chop area of Tisbury . Having grown up in South East Asia, Mark enjoys international travel to exotic locations. Mark is active in our local community, and served for several years as volunteer board president of Vineyard House, a 501(c)3 charity that provides housing for Islanders in early recovery from substance abuse. As board president and founding member of the capital campaign committee, Mark spearheaded the completion in late 2014 of a state-of-the-art residential facility to replace Vineyard House's aging infrastructure, and coordinated the sale of its multiple real estate assets through Wallace & Co Sotheby's International Realty, which handled the transactions pro bono.
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Mark
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Our family recently used Mark, and his team, to sell a house and a piece of property, associated with our family estate. Both properties presented some very unique challenges along the way, including working with the town to secure permits, reworking easements, and dealing with the usual family dynamics. Mark's was very creative in coming up with suggestions as to how to make both of these properties marketable. His knowledge of the market, along with his understanding of the processes involved with working with the local zoning boards for approvals, etc. proved invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to work with Mark a 3rd time!
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Mike C.
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Mark was very thorough. Seems to know just about everything there is to know about buying and selling property on Martha’s Vineyard. He was always willing to answer questions and be on site for any reason at all. He went above and beyond by providing counsel on the purchase of my next property, which he had no stake in.
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Jay W
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We feel so lucky to have worked with Mark on selling our home. He was honest, calm, and checked in regularly. He was prompt in getting back to us after listings and helped to make the sale go smoothly. It was comforting knowing that he had our best interests at heart.
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Maggie M
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Since the 1970’s we’ve bought and sold dozens of properties assisted by various real estate agents who we found to be competent ( for the most part). This month we sold a house in Tisbury and the agent for that sale was Mark Jenkins of Wallace and Company in Edgartown.
Mark was presented with many challenges concerning this house and he handled them with poise, honesty, competence and expertise. He knows the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, has many contacts who can address problems encountered during the sales process and he’s a pleasure to work with.
While most of our previous sales were handled well by the agents, Mark proved to be the finest agent ever employed by us and we would not hesitate referring him to anyone buying or selling real estate on Martha’s Vineyard. He’s the best!
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Bill B
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I worked with MARK JENKINS and Bonnie of Sotheby’s realty to sell my house in Edgartown. Throughout the entire process they were knowledgeable, highly professional, resourceful, diligent and always texted or phoned me the minute I needed help Or had a question. I would highly recommend them to anybody who wants to buy or sell their home. Five stars in every way!!!
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Linda J
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Mark was fantastic! He was attentive and patient. We worked for almost two years to find the right place and he often was the one to reach out to initiate contact when he came across something that might be a good fit. I believe Mark understood what I was looking for and never tried to sell me on ( or show me) something else. He was always respectful of my budget.
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Gigi B
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Mark is the best broker I know. He is hard working and knows Martha's Vineyard market better than anyone. I have bought several properties through him and can recommend him without reservation.
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Matt S
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Mark’s expertise in real estate made the sale of our over 100 year old waterfront cottage on Martha’s Vineyard a smooth transaction. He was readily available to answer any of our questions or to address any of our concerns in a timely manner. His professional, yet friendly manner was an easy fit with us especially since we were in Virginia much of the time. Mark is skilled at what he does, experienced in the island’s real estate market and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
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Carter and John F
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Mark was entirely professional and beyond that he was kind. As international buyers who have loved the Vineyard for thirty years, we still found ourselves navigating a complex purchase. Mark showed patience and grace. In the end, his local knowledge helped our dream come true.
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Christen G
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Our real estate transaction was very complicated. It dealt with a private owned house on leased land that was owned by a corporation. In addition, the neighborhood added a premium to the value of the property. It was immediately evident our first agent didn’t have a clue how to handle the property. We turned our attention to Sotheby’s and were extremely fortunate to have Mark and Bonnie assigned to our property. They were very familiar not only with the neighborhood, thus adding premium, but also with how the real estate transaction between the corporation and buyer needed to proceed. Further we had multiple offers that needed to be rebid. The winning bidder’s bank decided it was not familiar with this type of real estate transaction and pulled out 24 hours before the closing. This happened when the buyers were globe trotting in Europe. Further while this was going on, multiple issues with our house popped up that required addressing. Mark and Bonnie kept everything afloat and on track.
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Ned C
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Our family recently used Mark, and his team, to sell a house and a piece of property, associated with our family estate. Both properties presented some very unique challenges along the way, including working with the town to secure permits, reworking easements, and dealing with the usual family dynamics. Mark's was very creative in coming up with suggestions as to how to make both of these properties marketable. His knowledge of the market, along with his understanding of the processes involved with working with the local zoning boards for approvals, etc. proved invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to work with Mark a 3rd time!
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Mike C.
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Mark was very thorough. Seems to know just about everything there is to know about buying and selling property on Martha’s Vineyard. He was always willing to answer questions and be on site for any reason at all. He went above and beyond by providing counsel on the purchase of my next property, which he had no stake in.
”
Jay W
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We feel so lucky to have worked with Mark on selling our home. He was honest, calm, and checked in regularly. He was prompt in getting back to us after listings and helped to make the sale go smoothly. It was comforting knowing that he had our best interests at heart.
”
Maggie M
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Since the 1970’s we’ve bought and sold dozens of properties assisted by various real estate agents who we found to be competent ( for the most part). This month we sold a house in Tisbury and the agent for that sale was Mark Jenkins of Wallace and Company in Edgartown.
Mark was presented with many challenges concerning this house and he handled them with poise, honesty, competence and expertise. He knows the Martha’s Vineyard real estate market, has many contacts who can address problems encountered during the sales process and he’s a pleasure to work with.
While most of our previous sales were handled well by the agents, Mark proved to be the finest agent ever employed by us and we would not hesitate referring him to anyone buying or selling real estate on Martha’s Vineyard. He’s the best!
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Bill B
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I worked with MARK JENKINS and Bonnie of Sotheby’s realty to sell my house in Edgartown. Throughout the entire process they were knowledgeable, highly professional, resourceful, diligent and always texted or phoned me the minute I needed help Or had a question. I would highly recommend them to anybody who wants to buy or sell their home. Five stars in every way!!!
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Linda J
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Mark was fantastic! He was attentive and patient. We worked for almost two years to find the right place and he often was the one to reach out to initiate contact when he came across something that might be a good fit. I believe Mark understood what I was looking for and never tried to sell me on ( or show me) something else. He was always respectful of my budget.
”
Gigi B
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Mark is the best broker I know. He is hard working and knows Martha's Vineyard market better than anyone. I have bought several properties through him and can recommend him without reservation.
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Matt S
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Mark’s expertise in real estate made the sale of our over 100 year old waterfront cottage on Martha’s Vineyard a smooth transaction. He was readily available to answer any of our questions or to address any of our concerns in a timely manner. His professional, yet friendly manner was an easy fit with us especially since we were in Virginia much of the time. Mark is skilled at what he does, experienced in the island’s real estate market and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
”
Carter and John F
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Mark was entirely professional and beyond that he was kind. As international buyers who have loved the Vineyard for thirty years, we still found ourselves navigating a complex purchase. Mark showed patience and grace. In the end, his local knowledge helped our dream come true.
”
Christen G
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Our real estate transaction was very complicated. It dealt with a private owned house on leased land that was owned by a corporation. In addition, the neighborhood added a premium to the value of the property. It was immediately evident our first agent didn’t have a clue how to handle the property. We turned our attention to Sotheby’s and were extremely fortunate to have Mark and Bonnie assigned to our property. They were very familiar not only with the neighborhood, thus adding premium, but also with how the real estate transaction between the corporation and buyer needed to proceed. Further we had multiple offers that needed to be rebid. The winning bidder’s bank decided it was not familiar with this type of real estate transaction and pulled out 24 hours before the closing. This happened when the buyers were globe trotting in Europe. Further while this was going on, multiple issues with our house popped up that required addressing. Mark and Bonnie kept everything afloat and on track.
”
Ned C
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Our family recently used Mark, and his team, to sell a house and a piece of property, associated with our family estate. Both properties presented some very unique challenges along the way, including working with the town to secure permits, reworking easements, and dealing with the usual family dynamics. Mark's was very creative in coming up with suggestions as to how to make both of these properties marketable. His knowledge of the market, along with his understanding of the processes involved with working with the local zoning boards for approvals, etc. proved invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to work with Mark a 3rd time!
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Mike C.
Listings
- Residential
- Recently Sold