We pride ourselves on
excellent communication and being attentive to individual needs. We have a unique hands-on approach and people often mention
that we go ‘above and beyond’. Whether first time home buyers,
investors, downsizers, expanders, or relocators, we are able to
provide a wide range of services in helping our clients meet their
real estate goals. Professional Experience:
Over 35 years o
f combined experience! As of 2022 we have completed our 438th
transaction (and counting!)
Mark brings years of experience in education and coaching as a
school counselor and basketball coach at the elementary through
college levels. Prior to that he worked in retail sales and customer
service and was highly involved in management and
management training. Kathy is our licensed assistant, with years of experience both as a
flight attendant and running her own home-based business. We have been invested in the Puget Sound area for nearly 40
years. We started as students at Pacific Lutheran University and
established ourselves as members of the community as
homeowners, investors in real estate and best of all, parents of
our awesome kids JP and Leah. Education:
Mark - Pacific Lutheran University – Bachelor of Business
Administration – Marketing and Advertising
Pacific Lutheran University – Master of Education – Educational
Psychology
Kathy - Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor of Arts
Personal Information:
Mark was born in the great state of Minnesota. Grew up in
Reardan, a small town in the wheat fields of Eastern Washington. His dad was a Lutheran pastor and his mom was both a
housewife and school counselor. Kathy grew up in Washington
DC, West Virginia and Leavenworth WA. Her dad was also a
Lutheran pastor and her mom a housewife and business owner. We married in 1987 and except for 2 years in San Francisco, have
lived in Tacoma since 1980.