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Mark P. Choi

Meet Mark Choi

REALTOR®

CA DRE# 01433100

Mark Choi, an accomplished real estate professional with nearly two decades of experience, calls the East Bay region of El Cerrito, California, his home. Before venturing into real estate, Mark had a successful career as a TV news cameraman, earning an Emmy for breaking news. However, when his parents fell ill, he transitioned to the family import/export business to support them. After three years, he followed his passion and entered the real estate field, which he continues to love to this day.

Making Real Estate Stress-Free and Fun

20

Years of Experience

400+

Closed Transactions

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH HOME BUYING & SELLING

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH HOME BUYING & SELLING

I will walk you through the entire process. When clients approach me to buy or sell a home, I find out what their vision is and do everything in my power to make it a reality. Navigating the housing market takes hard work, honest communication, and the best tools. I seek out the latest technology and utilize our network of connections to put our talents to work.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Mark is very knowledgeable about the area. He was mindful of what our family needed. Our family ended up not having to relocate, but if we did we would use Mark as our agent.

— Buyer

Recent Blog Posts

Browse through my recent blog

Tips for Buyers

Flipping Houses in El Cerrito

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Discovering the potential in every property.

Tips for Buyers

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to El Cerrito

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Your guide to settling in this vibrant Bay Area community.

Tips for Buyers

3 Best Places to Shop in El Cerrito

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Discover the hidden retail gems in this charming Bay Area neighborhood.

Tips for Buyers

5 Best Restaurants in El Cerrito

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Unveiling a world of flavors in this enchanting Bay Area neighborhood.

Tips for Buyers

Buying a Home in El Cerrito

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Experience the charm and convenience of California living.

Tips for Sellers

Ultimate Guide to Selling Your House

Mark P. Choi  |  March 6, 2024

Maximizing your home's potential in today's market.

Tips for Buyers

Why You Should Not Make Any Major Credit Purchases

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home.

Tips for Buyers

Use a Buyer's Agent

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process.

Tips for Buyers

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure?

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

Millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments.

Tips for Sellers

What is a Short Sale Anyway?

Mark P. Choi  |  September 18, 2018

An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales.

Tips for Sellers

Setting the Price

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

If you set the price to your prop too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher.

Tips for Sellers

Plan of Action

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate.

Homeowner Information

Understanding Foreclosures

Mark P. Choi  |  July 26, 2023

When economic activity declines and housing activity decreases, more real property enters the foreclosure process.

Homeowner Information

Underground Heating Oil Tanks

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers.

Homeowner Information

Mello-Roos

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

In purchasing your new home, your future monthly payments will be made up of principal, interest.

Title and Escrow Information

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

It’s a term we hear and see frequently - we see reference to it in the Sunday real estate section.

Title and Escrow Information

Understanding Title Insurance

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

What is title insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it.

Title and Escrow Information

Understanding Preliminary Reports

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

The preliminary report will provide you with the opportunity, prior to purchase, to review matters affecting your property.

Mortgage Information

Your Savings and Down Payment

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

When preparing to buy a home, the first thing many homebuyers do is look at the real estate ads in newspapers.

Mortgage Information

Which ARM is the Best Alternative?

Mark P. Choi  |  September 11, 2018

How would you like a mortgage loan where you did not have to make the whole payment if you did not want to?

Mortgage Information

Where Does the Money Come From for Mortgage Loans?

Mark P. Choi  |  July 26, 2023

In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan.

Work With Mark

My objective is to get the top dollar for your home in the current dynamic real estate market and to make the process of listing or buying your home as stress-free and fun as possible.

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