David Goodwin isn’t your typical home buyer or seller. He’s an active and sophisticated real estate investor.
But even the local entrepreneur needs the helping hand of a Real Estate Agent. He also knows what he’s looking for in a good one.
“Most real estate agents, quite frankly, don't know anything about anything. And then there are some that know their industry quite well. That’s Mark,” David says. “He’s your partner in the deal, not just sending your listing to a website and calling it a day.”
"Mark is the reason you hire a REALTOR,” David says. “He’s knowledgeable, resourceful, hard-working, and acts like a true partner in the deal.”
Goodwin and his wife recently sought to unload a trio of properties in Hanover County’s Mechanicsville community. Each came with its own complexities: outdated interiors, deferred maintenance, and big-ticket issues like septic systems and crawl space work.
Mark walked each home in advance, laid out renovation options, and brought in trusted contractors to handle everything from flooring and countertops to deck rebuilds.
David Goodwin
But what set Mark apart wasn’t just the logistics. He ran comparative home sales in the area, set smart list prices, and managed multiple levels of negotiations with professionalism, David says. “He’s not just listing a home and disappearing,” he says. “He’s there through every twist and turn.”
In a rural market with a limited buyer pool, that extra guidance was key. “Mark never got flustered, even when deals got tricky. He helped me stay focused on the bigger picture,” David said.
Even when the process got frustrating, Mark never lost his cool. “He kept me from getting hot under the collar,” David laughed. “That’s professionalism, and it’s rare.”
Three successful closings later, the Goodwins were able to bank their proceeds and invest in their additional properties in the Outer Banks. “Whether you’re buying or selling, Mark is the reason you hire a Real Estate Agent,” David says. “He’s knowledgeable, resourceful, hard-working, and acts like a true partner in the deal.”
