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 In 1986 I was a junior in high school and had the opportunity for a part  time job at a real estate office, as a personal assistant.  I learned a  lot about the business from the toughest boss I've ever had.  Ramona  was demanding, and had a personal ethic and drive I had never seen  before, or since.  She encouraged me to obtain my license, and on my  18th birthday I drove to Olympia and picked it up in person.  Although I  chose to go back to school and pursue other interests in my 20's, I  eventually made my way back to my first love.  

  In the years since, I  have experienced many sides of this business.  When my kids were young, I  spent time away from sales and instead honed my skills as a certified  appraiser, eventually owning a business with my husband that did both  appraisals and home inspections.  When I got back into real estate full  time in 2010, I had to learn the complex maze of short sales and  foreclosure properties in a depressed market.  I even spent time as a  new construction site agent.  Over the years I have developed my skills  as a negotiator, and strive to stay on top of the ever changing  marketing trends.  In my previous office, I was a relocation specialist  and enjoyed the corporate side of this business, with reports  reminiscent of my days as an appraiser.                

  With RE/MAX, I am able to combine my experience with the exposure and  expertise of the world's most recognized real estate company.    I have come to see home ownership as the driving force of our economy.   But my passion for housing encompasses more than just ownership.  As a  voting board member for our local Realtor association, I am able to take  this to the next level, and I regularly attend both local and national  Realtor events, including an annual trip to Olympia to discuss issues  directly with our elected officials.