Luxury developers and homebuyers searching for the best in urban living turn to Mark Tomandl, who’s been selling high-end properties in Seattle for 15 years. As the son of an architect and brother of a homebuilder, Mark says, “Having always been immersed in home design and construction, I became intrigued with the marketing and sales aspect of the industry. Real estate became a natural path for me to take.”

Mark first came to Seattle on a tennis scholarship to the University of Washington. The top junior player from the Czech Republic quickly went on to become the Huskies’ No. 1 singles player. Mark initially returned to Europe to teach tennis and play professionally, but instead discovered a passion for real estate at a crucial time in his country’s history.