My Bio

Mark S McDonald has more than 31 years of experience in selling residential real estate all over coastal San Diego county. Representing the top real estate firm of Prudential California Realty for most of his career, he joined forces with Sotheby's International Realty, one of the world's most trusted brands!

His success can be attributed to his expert knowledge of the luxury market and his ability to market to, and attract qualified buyers from around the world and through the vast Sotheby's International network.

Specializing in the coastal areas of San Diego, with an emphasis in Del Mar and La Jolla, Mark’s team pays great attention to detail, cutting edge marketing, and tenacious negotiating that has kept him at the top of high-end luxury real estate market.

Mark’s team utilizes a diverse promotional platform, which includes HD video production, aerial photography. They also have exclusive corporate partnerships with the world's most significant media companies, including the New York Times, The Wall St. Journal, Architectural Digest, and Auction Houses.

This creates an unparalleled level of exposure and allows for access to the most affluent and international market. Every aspect, every detail is handled from start to finish with an impressive team of specialists and expert local knowledge.

Real estate is more than a career for Mark —it is his passion. He is a devoted to his beautiful family, and deeply cares about preserving the unique lifestyle of San Diego.

Mark has represented clients with impressive equestrian properties in pastoral Rancho Santa Fe, to coastal dream homes or vacation getaways and is able to expertly match a client’s desires with the right community.

He understands the subtleties and micro-cultures that distinguish Cardiff from Leucadia, Carlsbad from Oceanside, or Del Mar from La Jolla. Mark is completely committed to concierge, personal service to his clients.

That dedication has enabled him to successfully close escrow on all but three homes in his 25 year career. He has expertly served the most discerning buyers and sellers all over San Diego county and successfully managed many complicated transactions to the delight of all those he has served.

The trend setting marketing team utilizes a diverse promotional platform, which includes HD video production, aerial photography coupled with exclusive corporate partnerships to the world's most significant media companies, including the New York Times, The Wall St. Journal, and Architectural Digest, which creates an unparalleled level of exposure.