Investor-Friendly Agents
Good real estate properties earn steady rental incomes and offer profits if you eventually sell. These diamonds in the rough are critical in building a profitable real estate portfolio.
Of course, working with a real estate agent is the most efficient way to find these properties. But a typical agent won’t have the unique expertise needed to work with investors. What you’ll need is an investor-friendly real estate agent.
An investor-friendly agent uses their intimate understanding of local markets, financial metrics, and investing business models to help you find great deals with high profit potential.
However, most real estate agents work with general homebuyers. Make sure you prioritize agents with experience in the properties you’re looking for, like Evernest’s team of seasoned, investor-friendly agents in Austin and beyond.
Mark Colwell
Investor-Friendly Agent in Austin
With over 22 years of full-time experience in real estate, Mark Colwell brings a rare blend of hands-on appraisal expertise, property development know-how, and top-performing sales experience. Based in Austin, TX, Mark is a licensed real estate investment agent, appraiser, and seasoned investor who has personally purchased, developed, and renovated more than a dozen properties — from single-family homes to multi-unit, ground-up construction projects.
Mark’s professional journey includes a standout six-year tenure at Redfin, where he led one of the top-performing sales teams in California, managed and trained agents, and achieved consistent recognition in the top 1% of national sales performance. At Redfin and beyond, he’s closed over $350MM+ in real estate transactions and completed $1B+ in residential appraisals.
Today, Mark is the driving force behind Evernest's investment brokerage team in Texas, combining deep industry knowledge with tech-forward strategies. His work spans fast-paced startup environments, advanced valuation analytics, and high-level project management.
Outside of real estate, Mark is a multi-instrumentalist with over two decades of music production and performance experience. He’s currently building a YouTube channel that blends original music, Blender3D art, and sci-fi comedy into a unique documentary-style creative space.