Mark Ficklin

Mark is a trusted real estate professional at Arizona Best Real Estate, specializing in neighborhoods in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. He is especially experienced in working with new residents moving to and learning about the Valley of the Sun, and highly knowledgeable about homeownership complexities unique to our community – such as what you need to know about HOAs, the pros and cons of gated communities or leasehold purchases, and details about various locations and those all-important commutes. Mark’s affiliations with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International ensure that he provides both local and nationwide clients with the highest level of service, knowledge, and integrity. "My favorite part of my career is finding the perfect home for our clients." An Illinois native, he moved with his family to Arizona when he was two, thus almost qualifying as an Arizona Native. Mark studied Business Management at Arizona State University and worked in the airline industry with America West Airlines for 15 years and Southwest for 2 years. Mark co-owned a condo booking and maintenance company while living in Maui before joining his partner, Jim Geldien, as a full-time Realtor 18 years ago. My ‘downtime’ will find me cruising all parts of the world, as well as perpetually trying to train his miniature schnauzer, Jack. He has a strong commitment to the community and has held leadership roles within his Homeowner's Association as President and Committee Chair. plus spends numerous hours as a volunteer at Ascension Lutheran Church.