A native Chicagoan, Mark Jak always considered Chicago his very own backyard. A proud Lincoln Square/Ravenswood resident for almost 20 years, he has a complete understanding of the uniqueness and richness of each neighborhood on the north side of Chicago.  His clients often rely on his knack for tracking down the best, most affordable, tastiest, or friendliest spot in the area.

Real estate came naturally as his family started rehabbing and selling homes in the Chicago suburbs since he was five years old.  They also realized that he was more adapt using a pen than a hammer and for his own safety asked that he put the hammer down.  Prior to entering the real estate profession full-time in 2003, Mark had a successful 14-year career in telecommunications with a Fortune 50 company. His successes include working with a team that earned the JD Powers Award for customer satisfaction. Prior to entering the work force Mark received his B.A. in Art History from the University of Michigan.

He finds that his creativity, diplomacy, and analytical...