Why Windermere, You Ask?

This time every year I dedicate several hours to analyzing what worked well the last year and what I might like to do a little different in the coming year.  It is critical for me to look to the coming year and have a clear vision of where I want my business to go and how I will get there.

One element of this process is evaluating the Brokerage firm where I choose to hang my Real Estate License.  You may not know this, but this is one of the costliest parts of being a real estate broker.  Each Broker as an independent contractor pays a portion of their commissions to the Firm they choose to work with.

Some brokers choose their brokerage based on fees/commission structure alone.  As many of you know I have spent my career with Windermere Real Estate from the start in 2003.  Is this choice the least expensive? No, it is not.  You may ask why would I pay more and what does it matter to you as the consumer or more specifically someone who chooses to trust me as their Real Estate Advisor.

When given the opportunity to take my skill set and expertise to any brokerage in the Pacfic Northwest, there’s no question that Windermere is the obvious choice. As an agent, it’s reassuring to know that our leadership has back; that I have a legal, marketing, and tech team behind me ready to answer any question, solve any problem or offer decades of experiential advice. 

Education 

Working at a full-service professional firm means that I continually have access to industry leading training and any awareness of any changes that occur in the industry.  Making sure I always know the latest changes to the forms we use and the laws that apply is critical to providing an accurate, excellent, and complete real estate experience for my clients.  Missing even the smallest detail could leave a buyer or seller vulnerable.

Brand recognition with buyers and sellers

Voted 2nd Most Trusted Brand (beat out only by a local winery) and Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the Puget Sound Business Journal

Our proprietary tools like Leading Real Estate Companies, allow me to have access to a large network of brokers anywhere in the world where you may need assistance with a real estate transaction. Looking for a vacation home in Scottsdale, AZ? I’ve got a vetted and trusted agent ready to help you. 

Premier Properties offers an additional suite of services which support the unique needs of properties Listed over $1.5M

Equestrian Living:  This is program is unique to Windermere in that there are advisors who have been vetted and qualified to help both buyers and sellers with the unique needs of buying and selling equestrian properties. Marketing and understanding the nuance of managing an equestrian real estate transaction requires an additional skill set and the Equestrian Living branch of Windermere recognizes this. I’ve been thrilled to be a part of the inception & development of this new offering. 

Standards of practice

A panel of Windermere Brokers meet on a regular basis to discuss current market conditions and how they affect the industry.  As a group they set the standard that Windemere Brokers will be held to when working with the public as well as cooperating brokers and their clients.  These standards are often times higher than the industry standards.

The Full Suite of Real Estate Services

Full Service, meaning that when you hire me, I am your point of contact from start to finish.  Windermere agents and more specifically myself build our business on being your Trusted Advisor for all things real estate.

A Bridge Loan will allow you to barrow a portion of the equity in your current to purchase your new home.  This may make it possible to purchase your next property before selling the home you currently own first. Windermere has one of the only Bridge Loans on the market right now and is without a doubt the easiest and most cost effective to navigate.

Home Ready allows you as a Seller to borrow up to $25,000 to prepare your home to go on the market.  You can use these funds for staging, updating or making repairs.  All of which allow you to achieve the highest sales price for your property.

Contact me to learn more about these innovative programs.

Technology to market and stay in touch – Review your documents, see where in the process your transaction is at all times, understand the value of your home and why, communication tools, and more!

Market Share

Windermere is recognized as the leading real estate brokerage in the region, which sells more homes in the Pacific Northwest than the next three brokerages combined. What does that mean for you?

We’re a “People first, All in for you” brand

Windermere stands on the philosophy the real estate is a people business and that relationships come first.  They provide all of the technology a broker needs to meet the needs of highly successful brokers but technology is not the foundation of their business model, people are.

Windermere Foundation /Seattle Seahawks

Windermere gives back in a big way to the communities we work in through the Windermere Foundation. One they do this is through a partnership with the Seattle Seahawks to tackle homeless.  The Seahawks and Windermere donate $100 for every tackle make at home. Did you know that a portion of every commission goes to the Windemere Foundation.  This is important to me when choosing a brokerage to work at.

As a trusted real estate agent for nearly 20 years, I take pride in displaying the Windermere logo on my marketing material and the sign in the front yard. Being backed by a trusted name, powerful brand, and hundreds of individuals ready to serve makes this the brokerage of choice for homeowners ready to make their real estate dreams a reality.

Curious about taking the first steps to buying or selling a home? Or maybe you’re interested in a career in real estate? Either way, I’d be happy to share my expertise. Reach out to me today for a complimentary consultation.