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Mark Cohan

For 25 years, Mark Cohan has helped homeowners navigate the sale of their property with clarity, strategy, and a profound sense of protection. Known for his calm, grounded presence, Mark leads, guides, and advocates for his clients with the mindset of an empathetic Sherpa—someone who stays fully present, asks the right questions, and makes sure every step is taken with intention.

Mark’s core philosophy is simple: your priorities become his highest priority. Sellers consistently describe him as the steady hand who transforms what they’ve heard is a stressful process into something unexpectedly smooth. His proactive communication style means clients are always informed, never left wondering, and fully supported from preparation to closing.

Raised by a pioneering broadcaster and shaped by early life on a cattle farm, Mark learned that creativity, innovation, and hard work—without shortcuts—are the foundation of any successful endeavor. That upbringing, paired with decades of negotiation and market experience, informs his ability to connect unseen dots, anticipate issues before they arise, and protect his clients’ best interests at every juncture. When needed, Mark has postponed or halted closings to ensure contractual expectations are honored and his clients receive exactly what they deserve.

Mark’s strategic mind is amplified by Compass’ world-class tools, including Three-Phase Marketing, precision pricing, and industry-leading visual storytelling. His creative eye—sharpened through photography—elevates each listing and showcases a home’s true essence. His experience as a pilot influences his process as well: every listing receives a thorough “pre-flight,” ensuring the path ahead is smooth, predictable, and safe.

Beyond real estate, Mark is deeply invested in human connection and emotional intelligence. As a long-time volunteer with the Mankind Project, he brings a profound ability to create safe space, listen deeply, and guide others toward clarity. As a father, a photographer, a diver, and a pilot, he sees the world through multiple lenses—each one helping him serve his clients with empathy, creativity, and precision.

For sellers seeking a thoughtful strategist, a clear communicator, and a protective guide who leads with integrity and heart, Mark Cohan is the trusted partner you want at your side.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (831) 869-2777
License #01309413
What My Clients Say

Testimonials

"I can not recommend Mark highly enough! He was referred to me to sell my mom's house, and he could not have made the process easier! He is very professional and is a creative problem solver. Any small or big thing that came up along the way, he took care of without hesitation, drama, or involving me! The house sold over asking price, and closed without incident. I am very grateful for his help, and would seek him out again in any real estate transaction."
"I can not recommend Mark highly enough! He was referred to me to sell my mom's house, and he could not have made the process easier! He is very professional and is a creative problem solver. Any small or big thing that came up along the way, he took care of without hesitation, drama, or involving me! The house sold over asking price, and closed without incident. I am very grateful for his help, and would seek him out again in any real estate transaction."
Patty
"Mark was recommended to us when we needed to sell my mom's townhome in Salinas. Since I live in Florida I was not looking forward to a long distance transaction but Mark took care of everything (I mean everything). I can't say enough about how competent, professional and kind he is. He worked tirelessly on every aspect of this sale and we closed quickly with absolutely no problems. I can not recommend him highly enough!"
"Mark was recommended to us when we needed to sell my mom's townhome in Salinas. Since I live in Florida I was not looking forward to a long distance transaction but Mark took care of everything (I mean everything). I can't say enough about how competent, professional and kind he is. He worked tirelessly on every aspect of this sale and we closed quickly with absolutely no problems. I can not recommend him highly enough!"
Seller
"Mark is a true professional! Not only was his preparation for our home search thorough, he takes a thoughtful yet practical approach to the whole home buying process. He calmly walked us through every step of a move with several setbacks and complications. Further, when our bank put off finalizing our loan yet another week he stepped up and really made things happen. Thank you for helping us get into our new home, Mark!"
"Mark is a true professional! Not only was his preparation for our home search thorough, he takes a thoughtful yet practical approach to the whole home buying process. He calmly walked us through every step of a move with several setbacks and complications. Further, when our bank put off finalizing our loan yet another week he stepped up and really made things happen. Thank you for helping us get into our new home, Mark!"
Buyer
"If you want someone who will go beyond your expectation to sell your property "Mark" is your man. He sold my mothers house 2 hours away of where I live. He made all the arrangements to get property ready for sale. Then he handled the sale as a true professional. He is reliable, honest and trustworthy. You won't be disappointed, give Mark a call."
"If you want someone who will go beyond your expectation to sell your property "Mark" is your man. He sold my mothers house 2 hours away of where I live. He made all the arrangements to get property ready for sale. Then he handled the sale as a true professional. He is reliable, honest and trustworthy. You won't be disappointed, give Mark a call."
Diane C.
"Our first realtor had our listing for over a year, brought only 2 people to see the house. The house was 20 miles from Highway 101, not for folks who need the convenience and culture of a big city. Mark understands the rural home market, was able to locate a family who now loves our home as much as we did. Great job! Definitely recommend Mark!"
"Our first realtor had our listing for over a year, brought only 2 people to see the house. The house was 20 miles from Highway 101, not for folks who need the convenience and culture of a big city. Mark understands the rural home market, was able to locate a family who now loves our home as much as we did. Great job! Definitely recommend Mark!"
Janet W.
"Mark is an excellent real estate professional. His attention to detail and caring for his clients is 2nd to none. He was able to show me homes that met my requirements and was very knowledgeable of the area. I highly recommend him."
"Mark is an excellent real estate professional. His attention to detail and caring for his clients is 2nd to none. He was able to show me homes that met my requirements and was very knowledgeable of the area. I highly recommend him."
Jimmy R.
"I highly recommend Mark and after our experience, he will be a friend for life! The great thing about Mark is that he treats you like you are his one and only client. He had the difficult task of helping me sell my deceased father's home, which he did gracefully knowing the family was in a grieving process as well. But our concerns were Mark's concerns, and he worked incredibly hard for us! He kept us informed all along the way and anytime I had a question, his response was immediate by phone or text. His experience really showed when recommending the sales price and keeping costs low for us in order to make an older home more appealing to buyers. For us, it just made sense to pick a realtor who was local and had first-hand knowledge of our community and it especially paid off with all his contacts and knowledge of local laws and requirements. He literally lined up everyone we needed to get the house ready for sale quickly - inspectors, appraiser, landscaper, etc. and we didn't have to do a thing! He definitely has the personal connections needed as well as all the latest technological tools available to him to market your home for maximum exposure. The house received several offers, from near and far, relatively fast and Mark's negotiations ended with us getting more than the asking price! He knows how to go above and beyond in making sure everything is done appropriately, and most of all, he is a man of integrity, whom you can trust."
"I highly recommend Mark and after our experience, he will be a friend for life! The great thing about Mark is that he treats you like you are his one and only client. He had the difficult task of helping me sell my deceased father's home, which he did gracefully knowing the family was in a grieving process as well. But our concerns were Mark's concerns, and he worked incredibly hard for us! He kept us informed all along the way and anytime I had a question, his response was immediate by phone or text. His experience really showed when recommending the sales price and keeping costs low for us in order to make an older home more appealing to buyers. For us, it just made sense to pick a realtor who was local and had first-hand knowledge of our community and it especially paid off with all his contacts and knowledge of local laws and requirements. He literally lined up everyone we needed to get the house ready for sale quickly - inspectors, appraiser, landscaper, etc. and we didn't have to do a thing! He definitely has the personal connections needed as well as all the latest technological tools available to him to market your home for maximum exposure. The house received several offers, from near and far, relatively fast and Mark's negotiations ended with us getting more than the asking price! He knows how to go above and beyond in making sure everything is done appropriately, and most of all, he is a man of integrity, whom you can trust."
Seller
"Mark was referred to me by a co-worker as it was time for a new chapter in my life. My husband and I had made the tough choice to go our separate ways. Mark made a challenging time much easier. At first Brandon, did not want to work with Mark as I was the one who found out about him. After Brandon and I met with him together we knew right away that Mark was going to do a great job and he did. He was very responsive and gave me a rough idea of how much our home would sell for. We first talked via email and facebook. He was right on time for our first appointment and it was clear that he was going to get us as much money as possible. The biggest challenge was that I was moving across the country in about 6 weeks. He said that he would do everything he could to get our home sold quickly. He gave us an itemized list of things that would make the home sell for more money the fastest; recognizing that we didn't have a lot of money to spend to make repairs or upgrades. We took his advice and we received multiple offers for more than we anticipated and closed the day before I was to move. He was respectful and sincere, and answered all of our crazy questions. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone selling or buying a home. He was awesome!"
"Mark was referred to me by a co-worker as it was time for a new chapter in my life. My husband and I had made the tough choice to go our separate ways. Mark made a challenging time much easier. At first Brandon, did not want to work with Mark as I was the one who found out about him. After Brandon and I met with him together we knew right away that Mark was going to do a great job and he did. He was very responsive and gave me a rough idea of how much our home would sell for. We first talked via email and facebook. He was right on time for our first appointment and it was clear that he was going to get us as much money as possible. The biggest challenge was that I was moving across the country in about 6 weeks. He said that he would do everything he could to get our home sold quickly. He gave us an itemized list of things that would make the home sell for more money the fastest; recognizing that we didn't have a lot of money to spend to make repairs or upgrades. We took his advice and we received multiple offers for more than we anticipated and closed the day before I was to move. He was respectful and sincere, and answered all of our crazy questions. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone selling or buying a home. He was awesome!"
Roxanne W.
"Mark is an extremely capable agent, that uses experience and knowledge to execute a real estate transaction at the highest level! His skills, and level of resources are some of the best I have experienced in my career, he cares about his clients and works tirelessly in their best interest! I highly recommend Mark Cohan for your Real estate sale or purchasing needs."
"Mark is an extremely capable agent, that uses experience and knowledge to execute a real estate transaction at the highest level! His skills, and level of resources are some of the best I have experienced in my career, he cares about his clients and works tirelessly in their best interest! I highly recommend Mark Cohan for your Real estate sale or purchasing needs."
Carrie A.
"Mark Cohan more than earned his commission on the sale of my Salinas condo. In addition to the winning personality, he stays in touch. No surprises. Some of us like to gripe about real estate commissions. Me too. But this was money well spent. My condo sold fairly quickly for over the asking price. If you list with Mark be ready to move."
"Mark Cohan more than earned his commission on the sale of my Salinas condo. In addition to the winning personality, he stays in touch. No surprises. Some of us like to gripe about real estate commissions. Me too. But this was money well spent. My condo sold fairly quickly for over the asking price. If you list with Mark be ready to move."
Ron W.

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    $5,000,000

    831 La Mesa Drive, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,074 Sq.Ft.
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    $1,355,500

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    • 3 Beds
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    • 4 Beds
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    $980,000

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    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
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    $970,000

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    • 2 Beds
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    • 3 Beds
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    • 4 Beds
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    $880,000

    1159 Wilgart Way, SALINAS, CA 93901

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,691 Sq.Ft.
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    $850,000

    831 Mescal Court, Salinas, CA 93905

    • 4 Beds
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    • 2,384 Sq.Ft.
  • 13 Victor Circle Sold

    $687,500

    13 Victor Circle, SALINAS, CA 93907

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,234 Sq.Ft.
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    $580,000

    285 El Caminito Road, CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924

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    $575,000

    1489 East Alisal Street, SALINAS, CA 93905

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
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    $570,000

    1863 Halterman Avenue B2, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 648 Sq.Ft.
  • 30 West San Joaquin Street 6 Sold

    $430,000

    30 West San Joaquin Street 6, Salinas, CA 93901

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
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    $95,000

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