Real estate is a service industry and I have been in various service industries for all of my professional life, most recently as a mortgage lender. This means I have a very well-rounded understanding of the milestones that need to be met to accomplish a smooth, on-time transaction that carries the greatest benefit for my clients.

I believe there’s a reason why Windermere does close to 30% of the real estate business on Whidbey Island. That reaso...