Some houses I'll tell you not to buy.
That house with the "great bones" that needs $80k in work? I'll tell you. The neighborhood that floods every spring? I'll mention it. The seller testing the market at 15% over comps? I'll save you the trouble.
Selling? Get the numbers on your house first →
I've watched people buy at the top, panic at the bottom, and stretch into mortgages that kept them up at night.
Twenty-two years of that changes how you do this job. I'm not trying to close you. I'm trying to make sure you're still happy with this decision in five years.
I live here. My kids go to school here. I'll see you at Lakefront Park or the grocery store. I'd like that to be a good conversation.
I'll respond fast
When people work with me, they feel like they're my only client. I pick up the phone. I answer the text. I don't let things sit.
I won't hound you
No drip campaigns. No "just checking in!" emails. When you're ready, I'm here. When you're not, I'll respect that.
I know the deals
Not the scripts. The deals. Inspections, negotiations, contingencies, title issues. The stuff that matters when money is on the line.
I'll be honest
Even when it costs me a commission. Especially then. You're making the biggest purchase of your life. You deserve someone in your corner, not on a sales floor.
Send me your address. I'll run the numbers.
Comps from thousands of south metro sales, a recommended price range, and an estimated net for your house. In writing, before you've committed to anything.
If the numbers look right to you, we'll talk through the rest: pricing strategy, the marketing, fees, timing. If they don't, you've lost nothing but the read.
Moved to this community as total strangers. We asked locals who was the most knowledgeable, effective and trustworthy realtor. They said, "Oh, that would be Mark Gores." Since then Mark has handled 5 transactions for our family, ranging from $300K to $1MM.Bud · homebuyer
Mark did a great job of communicating market conditions and helping us get the most value for our home. He was very responsive and helpful throughout the process.Marcus · home seller
Fast response, did an excellent job advertising the home, had a showing and sold the property before ever getting a "for sale" sign out front. Everything went very smoothly. Mark answered all our questions quickly, provided sound advice on preparing to sell, and handled the entire process with professionalism.Robert · home seller
We have owned 10 houses in our lifetimes and Mark provided the most professional and expert purchasing experience to date. He listened closely to our needs and delivered exactly what we were after in rapid fashion.John · homebuyer
Prior Lake since 1986.
University of Iowa for college, then right back. My kids are coming up through the Prior Lake schools. I can tell you which parks have the best sledding hills and which places do a steak right.
When I'm not doing real estate, it's some mix of pickleball, pinball, cooking, and the boat.
And I build websites for fun. This one's mine. These three are for the neighbors. All free. Use them or don't.
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A community calendar and weekly newsletter for Prior Lake. Fish fries, live music, farmers markets, kids events. If it's happening here, it's on PLE.
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Real MLS data for Prior Lake, updated daily. What's selling, what's sitting, neighborhood breakdowns, waterfront premiums. A way to look at the market without being sold anything.
Visit PriorLake.RealEstate →Who to Call
The vendor list I send my clients to. Plumbers, roofers, movers, inspectors, 479 providers my team has built up over years of referrals. Describe the problem in plain English and it points you at the right people.
See who to call →Start with a question.
If you're thinking about buying or selling in the Prior Lake area, reach out whenever you're ready. I don't do hard sells. I answer questions.