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Kathy AuerbachMy Real Estate Career...
began in 1999, and I look forward to many years serving buyers and sellers in Bellingham/Whatcom County, and elsewhere in Western Washington. Since joining Keller Williams, I have been among the top three in production by an individual agent. In 2005 and 2006, I was awarded Agent of the Yearat the Keller Williams Western Realty Market Center in recognition of my production success and customer service activities.

In addition to serving clients, I recently completed three years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors (WCAR). I have chaired the WCAR New Agent Orientation committee, another way I serve my colleagues and our profession. My colleagues awarded me Whatcom County Association of Realtors' Agent of the Quarter (2nd quarter of 2006 and 4th quarter of 2007), for which I am deeply honored.

Designations Obtained
2000 - Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR); only 11% of realtors nationwide have this designation.
2002 - Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI); about 18% of realtors nationwide have this designation.
2003 - Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); only 9% of realtors nationwide have this designation.
2006 - Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES); fewer than 1% of realtors nationwide have this designation.
2009 - Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE); fewer than 1% of realtor nationwide have this designation.

Other Professional Activity
I have a PhD in Medical and Family Sociology,have served as a college professor at three different universities including the University of Chicago, and as an international board-certified lactation consultant in private practice. I founded, and served as editor-in-chief, a peer-reviewed health professional journal for 11 years. My 200+ publications include a best-selling textbook considered essential reading in the lactation field.

Away from the Office...
My Siberian Husky, KeeshaI enjoy beach-combing or wandering the hiking trails near Mt. Baker (previously, my Siberian Husky, Keesha, led the way!), and gardening in my backyard. I have lived in and visited 40 of the 50 United States and several other countries. And, for five years, I enjoyeda week or so riding my favorite horse, Mohave, at the White Stallion Ranch near Tucson, Arizona. In January 2006, I enjoyed a fabulous week in the Yucatan, in the capable hands of the tour guides at Ecoturismo Yucatan. Should you ever want an ecotour vacation that includes Mayan ruins, beach activity, wonderful food, etc., contact Alfonso Escobedo and company. You won't be disappointed! Most evenings, you will find me writing fiction--a complete departure from my "day job," and one that keeps me looking forward to whatever comes my way.

Community Activity
I sing in my church choir and at community gatherings. Knitting and crocheting shawls for persons in need is another way I provide a "quiet contribution" to the larger community.

Our office is community-oriented. We have participated in the annual Ski-to-Sea parade. In 2007, our float won First Place in the Commercial Division, First Placeof the County Executive Award, and The Grand Sweepstakes First Prize! More importantly, we had great fun enjoying the crowds and camaraderie with the other float-makers, riders, and parade walkers. A special treat was waving to and receiving many"thumbs-up" from clients along the route!

For the past two years, we have participated in the Keller Willliams Realty International RED Day (which stands for Renew, Energize, Donate) held every May 12, as we give back to the local community. Last year, we took on the landscaping of the entire grounds of the Bellingham Hospice House, providing more than 1,000 person hours to the project. This year, we are doing the same for Brigadoon, an organization that trains service dogs for persons with a variety of disabilities.

My Professional Philosophy
My orientation is informed, personalized service to each of my clients, as exemplified by my slogan, "Together, well get it done!"

I like helping people solve a real estate-related problem. The challenges my clients pose and our work together encourages and informs my own growth (both personal and professional); I am rewarded most completely when, throughout the transaction and especially at closing, we have a happy buyer and a happy seller. This goal is in keeping with the Keller Williams philosophy of "Win-Win or No Deal."

 

The Company with which I am affiliated
Sometimes prospective buyers and sellers want to know something about the company with which their agent is affiliated.Here are some facts about Keller Williams.

From the following INDEPENDENT sources
a) The Real Trends 500 Report (published in May every year)
a. Keller Williams is #1 among the major franchises* represented in the USA for 2009 and 2010 by
i. Total number of associates
ii. Total sides sold per office
iii. Total number of brokers represented
b) JD Power and Associates awarded Keller Williams Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Buyers and Sellers in their 2008 and 2009 Home Buyer/Seller Study
c) Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Keller Williams #1 in the Real Estate category in 2010
Growth in a recession can be difficult to achieve, and Keller Williams Realty was the ONLY major Real Estate franchise in the USA to have done so since the downturn of the market.
By comparison, between 2008 and 2009, Coldwell Banker declined by 12%; Re/Max declined by 18.1%, and Century 21 declined by 12.8%.
Why is this important? A franchise that is growing attracts and keeps the best agents, the most experienced agents, and the agents with whom buyers and sellers want to do business.If youre curious, feel free to ask me why I joined Keller Williams in 2001 and why I remain with the company.
*Among the top five, Coldwell Banker was #2, Re/Max International was #3, Century 21 was #4, Prudential was #5.

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