Mari Sorenson
Mari Sorenson is a real estate professional with experience spanning valuation, advisory, and real estate strategy. She previously worked as a Principal Program Manager within Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) group, supporting land acquisition for data center development projects around the world. Prior to joining Microsoft, she spent 15 years as a commercial real estate appraiser, valuing a wide range of asset types and advising clients on acquisitions, development, feasibility, litigation, and investment decisions.
Mari earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication & Social Influence from Cornell University and holds the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. She has also taught as an affiliate instructor in the undergraduate real estate program at the University of Washington, helping students build foundational knowledge in real estate valuation and market analysis.
As a student in the University of Washington’s MSRE program, she is expanding her expertise beyond valuation into the broader disciplines that shape the built environment. Her interests include the intersection of real estate with design, planning, public policy, and urban economics, as well as understanding how these fields influence development outcomes and community growth. She is particularly interested in the role of real estate in creating resilient, sustainable, and vibrant places that balance economic, social, and environmental priorities. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Mari is passionate about contributing to the region’s continued evolution and built environment.