As founder, owner and Broker of Windermere Napa Valley Properties, Mark is one of Northern California’s most active and successful real estate professionals. In addition, he has joined his wife, Christine, son, Brendan, and daughter-in-law, Breanna, to form The Lesti Team, an integral part of Windermere Napa. His nearly three decades in the field of real estate, combined with his singular blend of creativity, ethics and attention to detail, make him an invaluable asset to his brokerage, team and distinguished clientele. A Northern California native and Napa resident for many years, Mark has gained market knowledge extending beyond trends and values. It includes equally beneficial insights into neighborhoods, schools, weather patterns and more. With in-depth financial knowledge acquired as a C.P.A., Mark offers each client a valuable consultation to identify any areas of their overall financial plan needing general attention, as well as those areas specifically related to any real estate transaction under consideration. Born into a family of investors, Mark developed an affinity for real estate at an early age, began investing himself and continues to do so. That personal experience demonstrates to his clients that their agent and broker has faith in his own expertise, and shares an appreciation of the dynamic Napa Valley property market.