Mark Forde

About Mark

Mark leads the highly experienced Harcourts South Coast team with the benefit of more than 25 years in South Australian real estate. Since 1985, Mark has worked across South Australia – successfully establishing and operating nine top-selling real estate offices spanning the Clare Valley, Riverland, Eyre Peninsula and Fleurieu Peninsula before heading a team of 50 real estate professionals as Sales Director of Brock Harcourts Adelaide, which under his leadership was named the most successful Australian office in the Harcourts chain – itself the fastest growing real estate network in the nation! In these roles, he has earned the respect of his peers across the industry, winning widespread recognition for excellence in real estate services and management and the title of Stock Journal Golden Gavel Country Auctioneer of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 1998. As Principal of Harcourts South Coast since 2010, Mark has been responsible for negotiating the sale of some of the region’s most significant prestige properties including the $10 million sale of Clarendon Vineyard and associated properties to overseas interests and the record-breaking sale of a Port Elliot beachfront home for approximately $3 million. He has particular expertise in marketing $1 million-plus properties through the Harcourts Luxury Property Selection global network and, with his long experience in rural property, has built a strong reputation for selling significant rural properties and vineyards. Mark is a longstanding member of the Real Estate Institute of South Australia Inc, is a Past President of the Society of Auctioneers and Appraisers and is a Fellow of the Society. He also is a former Deputy President of the South Australian Real Estate Employers Federation. A word from Mark ...“Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula have been identified as being among Australia’s hottest real estate markets and strongest population growth centres between now and 2050 so it’s a very exciting time for the region. The National Sea Change Task Force suggests our local population will swell from 40,000 currently to about 150,000 by 2050 and projects worth more than half a billion dollars are currently proposed to support that growth. I am very excited by the potential of the region, the real estate market across the Fleurieu Peninsula and the team we have at Harcourts South Coast. Together, we look forward to sharing this exciting future with our clients and the wider community.”

over 1 year ago

Efficient and professional

Mark and Pauline made the sale of our property a stress free, seamless process. Mark knows his stuff and his local knowledge top notch. He is spot on with marketing and has a wealth of experience in the Fleurieu region..would recommend Mark and his team.

almost 2 years ago

The experience was smooth.

Highly experienced,professional,Great market knowledge for the area.Any issues sorted!

almost 2 years ago

Calm, communicative and thorough

Mark helped us sell one home and buy another. Throughout both transactions he was helpful and communicative. Mark remained open and calm, making the process a positive one in which we felt our agent had our best interests at heart.

almost 2 years ago

Outstanding Service

The team at Harcourt's exceeded our expectations in the handling all Administration, Sales and keeping us informed promptly with the Sales process, Inspections etc We would not hesitate to recommend Mark and his Team for any Real Estate transactions Well done Team

almost 2 years ago

Highly recommended

We engaged Mark to sell a family holiday home for us. We were impressed with Mark's professionalism and knowledge of the market from the beginning. Mark was able to secure a great price for the property and we would highly recommend him and Harcourts South Coast.

almost 2 years ago

An excellent communicator

Mark was knowledgeable about the local property market, an excellent communicator, despite our being overseas, and most professional in his dealings with us.

Mark's properties

Mark has 12 properties for sale and sold 27 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity