Larry and Alice Hummer's real estate journey spans nearly four decades, and for every step of the way, Mark Thudium has been their Realtor. Discover their story.

We were understandably nervous when we first embarked on our real estate journey in 1986, selling our home in Denver and buying in Ephrata. It was our first transaction, and we turned to Alice's father, a seasoned real estate agent, to find us the best representation in Lancaster County. Even then, early in his career, Mark Thudium consistently rose to the top of the recommendations.

Mark's guidance through that sale of our home and purchase of our new home in 1986 was invaluable. His calm demeanor, consistent communication, and deliberate plan was appreciated. Mark patiently explained each step, reinforcing his strategy to help us stay the course. He seamlessly guided us through selling our Denver home and purchasing our new home in Ephrata. It was clear he had a recipe for success.

Nearly four decades later, when the time came to sell our Ephrata home and move to a retirement community, there was no doubt whom we would call. We had kept up with Mark's continued success, and there was simply no other choice for us. Picking up the conversation with Mark felt as comfortable and natural as if no time had passed. He presented a clear, experience-backed plan as he had all those years ago.

Mark's foresight proved invaluable. Knowing we wanted to list our house after moving into Woodcrest Villa, he developed a tight timeline and reassured us the entire time. We especially valued his expanded network of trusted partners. Anything we needed to do to prepare the house, Mark had relationships with trustworthy contacts who could handle anything to get our house ready for sale.

Mark's recommendation to get a whole-house inspection before listing and to have the house professionally staged were new concepts since our last sale in the '80s. Still, both were brilliant tactics and undeniably benefited us in the final sale.

Mark's ability to interpret offers and clearly outline the financial implications was immensely helpful, guiding us to the best decision. We can't imagine a better experience or outcome. His even-keeled attitude, keen perspective, and strong ethics instilled profound trust and satisfaction throughout the process. Mark was easy to work with, an excellent communicator, and we think he is the best in the business.