Mark Thompson

Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker Best Life Realty

803-646-1372

Sales Background

Mark Thompson has been in the business of sales for as long as he can remember. As a successful car salesman, sales manager and car dealership owner, Mark fine tuned his skills for 27 years. In 1995, Mark and his now late wife Pam, decided to move from Northern California to the east coast. In search of an affordable place with a temperate climate for their family (including horses and dogs) Mark and Pam found Aiken, South Carolina. They’ve never looked back.

Real Estate Business In Aiken

After arriving in Aiken, Mark joined Pam in the real estate business. Together, they opened what would later become Laissez Faire Sothebys International Realty in Downtown Aiken. Mark’s gregarious personality, along with his vast arsenal of skills and knowledge, has made him a top producer and leader in Aiken’s real estate community. Mark served as the President of the Aiken Association of Realtors in 2007 and 2021. Unfortunately in October of 2022, Pam passed away unexpectedly, but the story didn’t end there. Having already been working along side his daughter Michelle Adams and grandson, Jacob Klarman, the three would go on to open Coldwell Banker Best Life Realty, a franchise where they were back in ownership. The company remains open to this day and operating quite successfully. in September of 2025, Mark (and Michelle) sold their ownership to Jacob and he is the owner today. Mark Still remains and active Broker Associate and continues to serve his clients.

Mark in 2026

Today Mark is remarried and enjoying life with his new wife Laura, and they live very happily in their new home they built together. Mark continues to sell real estate, loves seeing his family and traveling with Laura when they can.

Mark’s Strengths

Mark’s skill set makes him uniquely qualified to formulate opportunities for his investment and development clients. He has helped owners of large tracts of land establish equestrian subdivisions, create enclave neighborhoods and design build packages on vacant lots. Mark works well with commercial real estate clients, thinking outside the box and taking a solutions oriented approach to business. Mark is a persistent problem solver, and a very hard worker. His clients are well served.