Mark and France have been working together in and out of real estate for over 26 years. Teamwork has been their framework for getting the most out of their lives together, but real estate has been their passion. They are seasoned professionals with expertise in many facets of real estate. Their broad knowledge base is a major advantage for their clients. They have not only been real estate investors for over 25 years with a large portfolio of properties, but they also co-owned a construction and development company and have excelled in the world of residential, farm and ranch sales in Austin and the Hill Country since 2007. Mark is a former Navy SEAL, and France holds a Masters in Social Work and a BA in Psychology, giving their clients two very different perspectives and approaches regarding real estate. Their combined skill sets and education are what make Mark and France the award-winning team they are today. They focus on West and Southwest Austin into the Hill Country, specializing in the Luxury Market. The key to their success is treating every client with the utmost care, and every deal as if it were their own. Mark is known for his tremendous dedication, determination, and negotiating savvy. France brings a detail-oriented and well-thought-out marketing plan. They are focused on their buyers’ and sellers’ best interests far above merely making a sale. Together, Mark and France Clausen have nearly three decades in the industry, are currently selling among the top .05% of agents in Austin and have the following achievements to their names: ● Residential Real Estate #3 Team (The Austin Business Journal) ● Residential Real Estate Top Individual (The Austin Business Journal) ● Wall Street Journal REAL Trends Team Winner (top .05% nationally among real estate professionals) ● Dripping Springs Elite Founding Members ● Platinum Top 50 Winner Austin “Our goal is to elevate real estate services in our market areas and for all our clientele. Joining with Compass affords us a national presence where we can utilize our local market knowledge, modern marketing strategies, networking, and current technology to provide our clients with a 5-star experience every time.” – Mark Clausen, principal “We treat each client how we want to be treated, acting as advisors, educators, and advocates. We assist in the big decisions and attend to every small detail. We are focused on quality service, attentive care, and outstanding results in every transaction. I make it my goal to navigate all obstacles with a keen solution-based focus.” – France Clausen, principal