Sylvan Ovander is a boutique residential & commercial studio founded by top-producing Broker, Mark Marshall and renowned Interior Designer, Gini Marshall. Based in the Mountains of NC with clients spanning the globe.

When selling with us, we go the extra mile. Call us “Old School” if you will, we see the benefits of meeting the buyers for their initial tour, open houses and being on call throughout the entire sales process. The numbers are there with all of our sales to prove it!
Through buying a home with us, we offer access to exclusive properties, off-market listings and an unmatched collective of local expertise, ensuring a unique and personalized journey for each client.
Our team of professional designers carefully edit and curate unique art, antiques, lighting and home furnishings to tell a deeper story that captivates buyers nationally and internationally. Whether it’s a basic spruce up, color consultation or a full home staging, we will be there to ensure your home truly shines.
We create exceptional images that truly represent the essence of the home, allowing the audience to imagine their new lives in each room.
Our team of architectural photographers and stylists have captured images for some of the world’s top design magazines ensuring quality photos that truly inspire.

Sylvan Ovander emerged as a natural progression to better serve our design and real estate clients. Helping Sellers create the most desired environs that brings top offers for your home or business is our specialty. Additionally, our ability to discover and design unique properties that exceed your personal expectations is what sets us apart for our clients seeking their ideal home or business location. We go above and beyond to deliver on all fronts - we aren’t afraid to knock on doors, make calls and connections to find the perfect place for you.

Design Driven Real Estate (DDRE), hard earned expertise, authenticity and passion for honoring our clients needs is our foundation. Our people first approach brings a fresh perspective to real estate and interior design, ensuring your journey is joyful along the way.

Mark and Gini are avid Creatives and Entrepreneurs whose passion for helping others buy, sell and design their homes and businesses has been the touchstone of their 30 years in the industry.