Listening, learning, communicating with people. These essentials build successful real estate transactions. Mary Ellen believes that her strong real estate education background and years of experience help guide her customers and clients toward achieving their needs and desires in real estate. Satisfied customers and business acquaintances provide the base of her business, but she always looks forward to meeting with new customers. Whether working with people making a local or cross-country move, she enjoys the personalities and details of every transaction.

Mary Ellen has been a part of Kitsap County`s real estate market since the late 1970`s. She worked for five years with a Silverdale firm, then, with her business partner, "Mac" McKenzie, opened All Points Properties in 1981. From 1990 -2002, she served as designated broker of All Points. With 21 years as a successful business owner, Mary Ellen decided,at the beginning of 2003,to merge All Points with Windermere West Sound. The move allowed her to focus her personal attention on `doing what she likes best`, which is helping people make decisions about real estate and investments.

Mary Ellen graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She holds her Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI), Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS), and Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) professional designations with the National Association of Realtors, as well as an Associate Broker`s license in Washington state. She has been active in local and state real estate associations, and is a Past President of Kitsap County Association of Realtors. She served six years as a state director of Washington Association of Realtors.

Whether you are planning to purchase a home in Kitsap County or market your existing home, Mary Ellen promises she`ll answer your real estate questions and pave the way towards a smooth transaction. Outstanding customer service is the product she delivers best!