Mark Batson

Mark Batson

Real Estate Professional

Mark's family has been living in the Wilmington area for hundreds of years, passing down local knowledge. His background has been tied to the sea, from his days as a child working with his dad on fishing boats, to living on the water for years. When you think about how a home will live, especially on the water, nothing can replace someone's direct/immediate/everyday life experiences. Besides being a licensed broker with Landmark Sotheby's International Realty, Mark brings decades of homebuilding experience to his clients and their projects. Homes that Mark and his design + build firm, Tongue & Groove, are hired for are typically waterfront homes, in or near a flood zone. They include bulkheads, boat docks, structures on pilings, swimming pools, and outdoor living. The essential advantage for clients working with Mark is that he lives the waterfront lifestyle they're looking for every day. His house has docks, swimming pools, and pilings. He knows what works and doesn't work. He knows what will not only look awesome but function beautifully. He has the direct, functional experience that can't be taught; it must be lived to be understood. Mark studied at UNCW. He earned his BA in History, which is the study of the past and how it relates to people. Relating to people is what the business of custom home building is all about. Mark applies lessons from his past experiences and intuitively guides his clients through the real estate and homebuilding processes to create something unique. He sees his purpose is to help families imagine how their lives could be, actualized into real environments, improving their lives through better living. Winner of multiple awards and recognition, including the 2020 NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award Finalist, Mark has found that cultivating long-term relationships with clients and colleagues is the real reward. As a leader, Mark's role is to instill a sensibility about how things should be done. He believes in having a warriors spirit, a servants heart, and a fun-loving atmosphere. His promise to the client is never to compromise quality or coolness. Mark lives in Wrightsville Beach with his family of five, where his young children keep him busy. Occasionally, he'll get opportunities for fun, like flying, surfing, spearfishing, and other water sports. Overall, he wants to leave a legacy that positively impacts himself, his family, and his community.