Mark Jensen hadn’t anticipated a leading role in the real estate industry. In fact, he was at the helm of a thriving career at one Australia’s top ten companies, Wesfarmers, when he and his wife relocated from Sydney to the Gold Coast. After they had arrived and fallen in love with the area, the prospect of another relocation loomed and Mark decided to change course and put down roots. His wife was hoping to find a home that would speak to her family’s long term needs, and Mark enlisted the services of the local real estate office. He and his wife secured their dream home in less than twenty-four hours, and intrigued by the process, Mark jokingly inquired with his agent about job opportunities in the business. Encouraged by his agent’s inviting response, Mark soon began the process of joining the office and twelve years later, he’s never looked back. Today, he has partnered with Jared Hodge to spearhead their efforts at Ray White Palm Beach in Queensland, where Mark’s philosophy is informed by humility, detailed service, and forthright communication.

Primarily serving the southern end of the Gold Coast, Mark leads his own team of four, comprised of an executive assistant, a personal assistant—his wife, Robyne, an administrator, and recently his daughter even joined the ranks. With more than fifty percent of his business stemming from repeat clientele and another 25% propelled by referrals, Mark’s professional approach is defined by honesty and candor. “I love helping people and providing solutions for their homeownership goals,” he says. “My work is all about honesty and building relationships through that. I’m also straight with people. I want to exceed expectations, but I always tell the truth and am fair in setting realistic expectations. In this industry, people are your business and trust is really important.” Likewise, Mark cites consistency and perseverance as two of the main drivers of his success to date, noting that today’s competitive market demands persistence and follow through. Demonstrating those key tenets, Mark has earned multiple designations as part of the Sales Elite Club from 2006 to 2014, and as part of the Alan White Elite from 2015 through 2017.

To keep in touch with his past clients, Mark’s office has detailed systems in place to keep tabs on those he’s served in the past. He connects by phone and e-mail to stay front-of-mind with former clientele, and also counts on the organic relationships he’s cultivated over the twelve years he’s been in the business. To market his listings, Mark and his office take a multifaceted approach that blends print publications, digital marketing, and social media to ensure that no stone is left unturned when it comes to securing maximum exposure for each property. Likewise, Ray White’s powerful company name and influence go a long way in yielding high visibility and sourcing ideal buyers.

To give back to the local Gold Coast community, Mark’s office has recently begun sponsoring the local soccer club and he personally stays active through refereeing and participation with the Palm Beach Touch Football Association. In his free hours, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and loved ones, in addition to taking long walks through nature and swimming at the nearby beach. He and his wife also enjoy following V8 Supercars, with Triple 888 and DJR Team Penske as new favorites.

As for the future, Mark and his partner Jared have strategic plans in place to continue growing their thriving office, with hopes to increase their position by 50% in the coming year. Now, with an unconventional entry into the business and twelve storied years behind him, Mark Jensen is primed and ready to take on whatever the next chapter may hold.

To learn more about Mark Jensen visit markjensen.rayhwhite.com, e-mail mark.jensen@raywhite.com, or call 011-61-410-439-950