Freddy's grandfather — a Dutch builder and constructor who actively supported the Dutch Resistance during World War II — passed down a legacy built on integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to helping others. Those values have guided Freddy through every chapter of his remarkable life, and they are felt by every client he works with today.

Before real estate, Freddy served for over 12 years as a decorated Army Officer, with postings across Germany and Europe. He later added firefighter to his résumé — two careers defined by discipline, trust, and showing up when it matters most.

In 1993, he brought those values to Canada, settling with his wife, Evelyn, and their children, and proudly becoming a Canadian citizen. Married for over 40 years, Freddy's family is the foundation of everything he does. His son now serves in the Canadian Navy, and he and Evelyn hold family life above all else.

Freddy holds a Degree in Real Estate Economics from the University of Kiel, Germany, and his professional credentials speak for themselves: **CCIM | CIPS | SRS | MCNE** — among the most respected designations in the industry. He is also the co-author of the best-selling book *"REAL ESTATE ACTION 2.0."*

His international career is equally impressive. Appointed as **RE/MAX Regional Director for Germany and the Netherlands**, Freddy spearheaded franchise expansion across Europe. He earned some of the most prestigious awards in the network — including the **RE/MAX Hall of Fame**, **Platinum Club**, and **Regional Sales Director of the Year for Europe**. As a sought-after public speaker in Germany and beyond, he shaped best practices in real estate and business on an international stage.

With over 40 years of real estate experience, Freddy has built a reputation for successfully marketing and selling some of the most complex and unique properties on the market — resorts, waterfront estates, lodges, acreages, ranches, farms, commercial investments, and high-value lifestyle properties across British Columbia. He is the creator of the **3A® Marketing with RE/MAX program** — a proven, results-driven system built around *Attention. Attraction. Action.* — delivering targeted international and local exposure, advanced market analysis, high-level digital and print campaigns, and strategic buyer targeting to ensure every property is positioned correctly and sold under the best possible terms.

Freddy doesn't work alone. For nearly two decades, he has partnered with his daughter **Linda Marks** at RE/MAX Nyda. This rare and powerful father-daughter relation combines generations of expertise, warmth, and integrity. Clients benefit from both the experience and the personal care that only a family business can deliver.

Recognized as a **top-rated Realtor on Google and Rate My Agent** for Harrison Hot Springs , Agassiz, and other area of BC, Freddy consistently earns five-star recommendations from satisfied clients. His reach extends well beyond the local market — with an international network, multilingual service in **English, German, and Dutch**, and a marketing approach that brings the right buyers to every property.

Community is not an afterthought for Freddy — it is a calling. He has served as Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the local Planning Advisory Commission, and founded and organizes the **Blue Bucket Bell Campaign**, raising thousands of dollars annually for the Agassiz/Harrison Food Bank and Social Services.

When you choose Freddy or Linda Marks, you are not simply hiring a Realtor. You are gaining a trusted partner — someone with the experience to handle complexity, the strategy to maximize your result, the network to reach beyond your local market, and the genuine character to always put your interests first.

That's the Freddy Marks difference.