Hello world! I'm a south Florida guy born in Palm Beach Gardens and raised in Hobe Sound, Florida. Growing up, I'd read books about different exciting cities and go as far as taping magazine pictures of different countries I wanted to visit on my wall (my actual wall, there was no Facebook then). As I progressed into my high school years I started taking JROTC, which is a high school version of the Army, I would listen to the veterans tell stories of courage and heroism. I could feel the pride they took in defending our rights and freedoms, So upon graduating i figured i could get the best of both worlds. Defending the country I love while also surveying the world through my own eyes.

In my 10 years of military experience, 4 of them being overseas and 2 in a war zone, I was afforded the opportunity to do exactly what I wished I could as a child. I got to see the world, listen to foreign languages and observe different cultures. I've witnessed people call everything from a cave in the mountains, to a hut in the desert, home. What I've learned is that no matter where in the world I was or what the nationality of the locals were, their home was very important to them. Helping these people rebuild their homes and villages, while seeing the smiles on the faces of all the young children brought a sense of joy and satisfaction to me that was inexplainable.

At the end of my journey with the Army I've never forgotten that feeling. The pride, the sense of accomplishment and the genuine appreciation of the person that you've helped. I knew that I wanted that feeling in my life even after my military service. There was a seamless transition for me into becoming a realtor. I have the opportunity to help people buy, sell and invest in something that is very important to them. I get to experience that same inexplainable emotion everyday. I love what I do. Life has been very kind to me. Everyday isn't fantastic but I do take the good with the great. Remember, our attitude towards life determines life's attitude towards us.

If you or anyone that you know is interested in buying, selling or investing in real estate, give me a call. It would be an honor to serve you.

Mark Q Franklin

Cell: 561-444-8809