We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In this installment, we chat with Mark Farrington, an agent with Nest Realty in Durham, North Carolina.
Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! What brought you to Durham?
Mark Farrington: I was born and raised in the area.
NR: How did you get into real estate?
MF: My best friend was getting licensed and convinced me to do the same.
NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
MF: I did catering prior to real estate. I learned how to be composed in a high stress situation.
NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?
MF: Nest was located in my hometown, which was important. Nest also is one of the top brokerages in the entire Triangle.
NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
MF: I love negotiations.
NR: Do you have a specific area of expertise to offer clients?
MF: Yes—working with real estate investors.
NR: What makes you different from other agents? What sets you apart?
MF: I am competitive and I want to win at the highest levels possible.
NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?
MF: Competitive, tenacious, kind, calm, and creative.
NR: Who would be your dream client?
MF: Ferris Rafauli.
NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
MF: Have a “why” before you buy.
NR: What is your favorite season in Durham?
MF: Fall.
Mark Farrington is an agent with Nest Realty Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. To him, the best feeling in the world is winning with family, friends, and clients. To learn more about Mark, visit his agent page.