Team: Mark and Evan McAdams-Templeton

Residential / Commercial

Office: 412-521-1000
   x272 (Mark), x273 (Evan)
Cell/Text:
   412-657-7523 (Mark)
   412-657-7533 (Evan)

Contact/Reviews for Mark and Evan

Contact us today for comprehensive real estate advice at MarkAndEvan@icloud.com. We look forward to speaking with you. 


Mark McAdams-Templeton



Office: 412-521-1000 x272
Mobile: 412-657-7523
mrmcadams@icloud.com

Evan McAdams-Templeton



Office: 412-521-1000 x273
Mobile: 412-657-7533
etempleton@icloud.com



REVIEWS: Recent Zillow & Realtor.com Reviews


First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in Dormont, PA. 02/16/2023 - LW

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

Mark and Evan are a great team! They have a real depth of knowledge on market trends and a ton of experience with home improvement projects, so their advice has really helped me from the beginning of the homebuying process all the way through to now owning a home. When there was a potential inspection issue, they immediately had trusted contractors out to assess the situation and give quotes, and then helped me to understand all of my options, so that I felt comfortable making a decision. On top of all their credentials, Mark and Evan are just both incredibly kind, thoughtful, and communicative people who put their clients' needs first. Choosing them will be the best first step you can take!


First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in Dormont, PA. 02/16/2023 - Lindsay Wharton

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

Having known Mark and Evan for a few years before I was ready to purchase a home, I knew they would be a great choice when I was finally ready to take the leap! Having them on my side throughout the homebuying process (and during some inspection issues) was a huge relief - all of their knowledge and experience made them invaluable guides and really helped me to feel confident about my options while making decisions in this crazy market. Apart from their expertise, they are both incredibly kind and thoughtful people who really cared about making sure that I found the right home for me. It took many showings and the better part of a year, and they stuck with me to the end. I cannot say enough how amazing they are to work with – you want them on your team!


SOLD a Single Family home in 2022 in Pittsburgh (Oakdale), PA. 1/29/2022 - mdstimer

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills


Mark & Evan McAdams-Templeton is the team you want to sell or purchase in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area. These guys are on top of their game and communicate effectively and efficiently through the entire process of the contract. It doesn’t matter what time of day or what your question or concerns are they’re committed to ensuring the clients are taken care of and satisfied! Always looking out for the customers best interest.


Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Wilkinsburg (Regent Square), PA. 09/30/2022 - janlynnpohl

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

Mark and Evan have a thorough knowledge of Pittsburgh neighborhoods, impressive architectural and renovation experience with old properties, and efficient up-to-date communication technology with clients. They took their time with us so that we found a perfect home without feeling rushed into anything. We couldn’t have asked for better agents!


Sold AND Bought a Single Family homes in 2022 in Mount Washington AND Point Breeze, PA. 06/29/2022 - Pete & Sarah

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

Mark and Evan worked with us to both buy and sell when we needed to move across town. They made the process as painless as possible. I felt confident searching for and touring homes because they were extremely knowledgeable about Pittsburgh neighborhoods, home structural details, taxes, financing, and process subtleties. Communication was great. Best of all, they were always pleasant and fun to work with!


Relocation from Albuquerque: Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Richland Twp, PA. 04/15/2022 - TedMaes

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

If you are looking for a home in the Pittsburgh PA area look no further Mark and Evan hands down are the LOCAL PITTSBURGH REAL-ESTATE EXPERTS!!! From their openness on finding homes that fit our wants to doing multiple remote showings (as we were buying from out of state) to providing us with comprehensive data on homes we liked and made offers on. When it came time to make those offers the direction and strategy and communication were again incredible! Both Mark and Evan go well beyond what any other real-estate team has ever offered us! We are so happy with the property they helped us obtain! Sincerely, Ted and Valerie Maes


Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Penn Hills (Blackridge), PA. 03/31/2022 - rdjackson517

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Mark and Evan! Not only did I have two exceptional realtors to support me in the process, but both Mark and Evan were also incredibly knowledgeable about home construction as well so they could advise me on options for future updates. Their wealth of experience and knowledge made me feel confident in the process and they help secure a great price on the house! I also appreciated how organized and timely they were with communication. Whenever I had a question they would respond right away. They also provided a timeline for closing document that was very helpful in process so I knew when things were due and even what utilities I had to set up. Hire them! It will be the best decision you make in the home buying (or selling) process.


Relocation from Phoenix: Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Penn Hills, PA. 03/16/2022 - Jeanna Delfin

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

"As a newcomer to the city and state of Pittsburgh, PA, my expectations of the home buying process were far exceeded from my experience with Mark and Evan as my representing agents. Mark and Evan are expert house hunters and master negotiators. Their level of knowledge, expertise, professionalism, and integrity far exceeded anyone I have encountered in the business of real estate. While hunting for a suitable house for us, they were generous with their time and efforts, given the fact that my husband and I were simultaneously selling our Phoenix, Arizona home while purchasing and moving into another in Pittsburgh, a geographic location new to us. They understood our circumstances and educated us on the multiple facets of the Pittsburgh market: how taxes are structured, a bit of history, the current trends of the housing market, neighborhood characteristics, and the various rules and regulations of the municipalities. Whenever I had questions about the buyer/seller contract, they explained it to the extent that I had full comprehension, which I respected. I was equally impressed with their knowledge of systems that make a home function correctly, (i.e. heating/AC, etc.). It is no wonder that Mark and Evan have backgrounds in architecture and engineering, respectively. On top of all this, they are kind and personable people. They work as if the business of real estate were a joy and a hobby. I give them several thumbs up!"


Relocation from West Coast: Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Pittsburgh (Greenfield), PA. 03/16/2022 - Carol and Zack

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

"Mark and Evan are the best you'll ever find! Just imagine what you'd like in the ideal broker, and Mark and Evan will surpass it. We have bought and sold several homes over the past three plus decades, with brokers who were recommended by friends and they all were quite good - knowledgeable, professional and personal. But none match the experience or level of service provided by Mark and Evan. We were in a housing crises and met Mark and Evan while exploring a rental property they own. We decided instead to buy and were delighted to learn they were brokers. They worked non-stop with us through what probably has been the most challenging home purchase market in Pittsburgh's history, April and May of 2021. Properties were going under contract within days of being on the market. Comps were not helpful because the market had changed so drastically in such a short time. Successful offers were generally 10-20% or even more over asking, without contingencies and inspections. Mark and Evan showed us countless properties each week. We put in terrific offers working with them sometimes past midnight. We lost offers not because of any shortcoming of Mark and Evan but due to the unprecedented market, at least in our price range. Throughout, Mark and Evan continued with good cheer, determination and confident persistence. Mark and Evan bring their education backgrounds and experience as architect and engineer to the table which is unique. They advised us well on the "bones" of the houses we looked at and shared information that we would not even know to ask about. They also shared a wealth of knowledge about each of the neighborhoods in the triangle of Pittsburgh that we were looking as well as recommendations of tradespersons for prospective repairs. They offered creative and workable ideas to address flaws in homes based on their unique backgrounds. In addition to superb service as brokers, Mark and Evan are remarkable people - very kind, genuine, fun and generous. It is truly challenging to do Mark and Evan justice in a review. Carol and Zack"


First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Wilkinsburg (Regent Square), PA. 03/16/2022 - Harry

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

"Mark and Evan were extremely helpful in my hunt to find a home and in all the processes involved after going under contract. Being a first time home buyer I had no concept of what the home-buying process was like, but Mark and Evan walked me through each step, carefully explaining everything I needed to know. When working with them their expertise and interest in homes really shines through. They really went the extra mile to help me find a great place."

First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Edgewood (Regent Square), PA. 02/05/2022 - mwalbert55

5 Star: Overall rating

5 Star: Market expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

5 Star: Professionalism & Communication

"My fiance and I worked with Mark & Evan to buy our first home, and would absolutely recommend them wholeheartedly. They were truly the best part of the entire process, and went above and beyond to make sure that we understood all the intricacies of the home-buying process and that we felt comfortable with every step. They leapt into action immediately when we reached out to them, and kept up a truly impressive level of energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire months-long process. Not only did they give us fantastic service as realtors, but their own experience with owning and renovating multiple properties meant that they were also great resources for a huge variety of questions we had, from how to re-finish floors to what red flags we should look for in a basement, to choosing the best wifi extender for a big old house, and many more. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for two dedicated, professional, all-around-great realtors, and would especially encourage any first time buyers (like ourselves) to reach out to them."

SOLD a Multi Family - Original 6 Unit Apt Bldg in Pittsburgh (Point Breeze), PA. 01/09/2020 - rpearsall1

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills


A conversation in passing revealed that they were not only my neighbors, but realtors. It took Mark and Evan 13 days to have my building under contract, and it is taking me forever to write this review because I have not been able to settle on a starting point. But the only way to finish is to start. They were, are incredible. I liked them as neighbors, I love them as realtors! It exhausts me to think about the work that went into the sale of my property, and that they actually had other clients. It started as a thought. I was busy taking on other projects and my building needed attention that I no longer had the luxury of handling. I posed the question to Mark as to whether or not and when to sell the building. He asked if he and Evan could submit a proposal. What? A proposal? A realtor who had been asking about listing my property came with a contract in hand and zero information. But this review isn't about that person. I only mention it to draw the contrast. Everything that Mark and Evan did was beyond my expectations from the moment I mentioned capital gains tax to purchasing another property in another state. What wasn't a part of their proposal became a part of their work, simply because it came into being. They did extensive research to determine an appropriate sales price independent of comparable properties on the market, sent me information about 1031 tax exchange so that I would be prepared as I looked for a qualifying intermediary, presented an offer the first day on the market, worked with my tenants to ensure minimum disruption to their lives, brought 7 written offers and worked with me to put the property under contract by the eve of the 13th day on the market! That was the beginning. Because they understand 100 year old buildings and what goes into renovating, restoring, maintaining, fixing, and putting out fires where necessary, they were able to have conversations with prospective buyers without consulting me on every little thing. And because of our many conversations in determining a listing price, they had a really good idea of what would be acceptable versus what wouldn't. Even though they made decisions, they kept wonderful records of conversations and briefed me on what had been discussed, decided or needed my approval for push back or go ahead. Because I decided to inform all of my tenants of the listing, there were understandable concerns about the contract. Mark and Evan worked with me, and agreed that we would be able to find a buyer who appreciated or at least would accept my need to protect the tenants' home for set amounts of time: some finishing graduate school, getting married, and life that a 60 day notice to move or have rents raised would be unsettling at best. They also worked with me to list and show an apartment that became vacant because of the impending sale. That was insane, but it was doable because they kept me grounded and physically helped. Lastly, can you imaging expecting to close within days, being out of town, there being a cold snap and a thermocouple needs to be replaced because a unit has lost heat? Whether you know what a thermocouple is or not, you know what it means to need an HVAC person to handle acquiring heat on a day when many others are making the same type service call. I made 2 calls/texts. One to my HVAC person, whom I've worked with for over 25 years, and one to Evan. Before my HVAC person was able to return my call, Evan text me to say my tenant should now have heat! That was within an hour!!! The remarkableness of that was equaled by what the two men did for me daily. As they escorted prospective buyer, appraisers, and contractors through the property they identified the good as others wanted to point out the bad. They negotiated before the official negotiations began. Once the final report came, Mark only sent it once he condensed a 68 page document down to 4, clearly delineating what the buyers were accepting and what the buyers were asking me to contribute to repairs within said report. We agreed on final steps in the contract. They handled it, and still the process was not done. Because it was a 1031 exchange with multiple workers on the other end: an out-of-state realtor, attorney (as opposed to a closing company), qualifying intermediary (QI), loan officer, and insurance broker, I ran everything by Mark and Evan that needed to happen. They intern made sure that the closing company did everything necessary for the side to go correctly. A 1031 tax exchange is a federal program, and messing up there would be a costly mistake that wouldn't be undone. They did not receive additional money for anything that they did, but they did it all...and thanked me to boot. What a pair. If you have anything to buy or sell and have the opportunity to work with Mark and Evan, DO IT! You will laugh, maybe cry, but have the best possible experience during one of the most important exchanges in your life. They will alleviate fears and make it seem easy.


Showed/Leased a home in 2020 in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 06/28/2020 - lariimpa

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills

Evan/Mark helped us to pick our house, and he was very responsive to our calls and messages - we were still living in another city. He Video called us to show the house and even recorded a video of it! Thanks Evan/Mark.


First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Verona, PA. 05/02/2020 - roger caris

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills


Mark and Evan were amazing. From the first contact with them they were extremely helpful. We were buying a home from out of state and had phone conversations, email, and video chat with them to get everything worked out. When we came to Pennsylvania we only had 2 days to look at homes. They were so organized with a detailed plan on where we needed to go each day, information about the homes, and gave honest opinions on the homes we viewed based on our conversation's. We looked at 23 homes in 2 days. We ended up putting and offer in and purchased the home we wanted. They were all over the lending process and kept us informed of what we needed to do, and after a little trouble with our initial lender, they helped us get another lender with a much better interest rate. We would recommend them to anyone moving to the area.


First Time Home Buyer: Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. 03/04/2020 - tjs8cc

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills


Cannot recommend Mark and Evan enough!!! We moved from out of state in 2018 and were lucky enough to find one of their rental properties. They were very responsive and went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable and at home. The property was in excellent shape, and when minor problems would arise (as they do with a 100+ year old property), they were quick to resolve it. Because of their trustworthiness, friendliness, and evident expertise, we chose to use them as our realtors for the purchase of our first home. We feel so fortunate to have had their guidance in this process! They helped us understand and identify what we might prioritize in a new home, and showed us a variety of properties that fit the bill. Having heard what we wanted and knowing the Pittsburgh area very well, they even showed us a house that was different than what we had previously considered...and we LOVED it! We ended up buying that house and still love it! They were so helpful and patient in explaining the home-buying process and gave us advice every step of the way, even emailing us after the sale closed with tips and resources on how to make some of the renovations we had talked about. You don't need to look any further if you're seeking honest, responsive, knowledgeable, friendly landlords or realtors!


Bought a Single Family home in 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA. 06/05/2019 - jefflesak

Highly likely to recommend | 5.0

5 Star: Local knowledge

5 Star: Process expertise

5 Star: Responsiveness

5 Star: Negotiation skills


It is a pleasure to recommend and rate ReMax agent/broker, Mark & Evan McAdams-Templeton, since my spouse's and my experience with him was so positive. Mark is an excellent communicator with impressive local knowledge, expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation skills. A consummate professional and a wonderful person to work with: warm and pleasant, thoughtful, and with a great sense of humor--always a bonus during the sometimes frustrating process of house-hunting! I don't believe we could have found/had a better agent/broker anywhere, frankly. We give him our highest recommendations, without reservation, and would gladly respond to further inquiry relevant to his realty skills.


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