Ben is a businessman, real estate agent, and best-selling author. Prior to launching PLACE, Ben founded the Ben Kinney Companies, which include Brivity, ActiveRain, Kwkly, Blossor, coaching and training companies, plus mortgage, title, and escrow. Three of his companies were recently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America, and he has personally trained more than 100,000 business owners via conferences, classes, and webinars.

Justin joined NWMLS in 2008 and served as General Counsel prior to his appointment as President & CEO in 2024. Justin leads the organization in the strategic direction incorporated in the company’s vision, mission, and core philosophies adopted by its Board of Directors. Justin oversees a professional staff in delivering comprehensive, timely, and accurate real estate information, related tools, and customer support to more than 30,000 real estate professionals. Justin also serves on the Board of Directors for the Council of Multiple Listing Services (“CMLS”) and the MLS Technology Platform, LLC (“MLS GRID”). Prior to joining NWMLS, Justin practiced law at Foster Pepper PLLC in Seattle, WA, where he represented a variety of clients in real estate and other matters.

Liz joined Keller Williams as a brand new agent in 2006 and leveraged her retail management background to grow a high-producing sales team quickly. In 2010, Liz moved into MAPS Coaching and has spent more than a decade working with teams inside KW to grow their business to new levels. Liz’s focus in coaching is to help teams have the best people possible in their organization, and create cohesive teams through the people in them. Liz is passionate about helping others succeed, which inspired her to launch KW Talent in 2022, a KW Community community dedicated to the leadership and structure of the people in your organization.

Brady Sandahl leads Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group at KW Luxury Homes in Palm Springs, California – who in 2023 represented over 185 clients closing out over $205 million in gross sales volume placing them as the highest producing team in the greater Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area - four years in a row! Additionally, Brady is Director of Growth for Keller Williams Luxury - an organization that in 2023 closed over $74 Billion of residential real estate over a sales price of $1 million in the US and Canada. In this capacity, Brady is responsible for advancing Keller Williams’ luxury market share and providing the best culture, systems, models, products, services, and wealth-building opportunities for agents who sell luxury real estate. Brady presents nationally and internationally on topics related to culture, growth, and customer experience strategies within the luxury arena. He is an active member of multiple clubs including Thunderbird Country Club and recently served as President of Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Brady has earned a Master of Arts in Organization Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

Sarita Dua is based in Portland, Oregon, and has been selling real estate for 19 years, after 14 previous years in high tech sales and marketing. She manages a small but powerful team of agents and administrative staff that is focused on big results. She has an innovative approach to selling real estate that is strong with buyers and sellers alike, works her database for referrals, and employs a unique combination of high tech and high touch. In addition, she is on the Zillow Agent Advisory Board, is a former member of the leadership team for Inman's Ambassadors, and is an industry speaker and trainer and coach.
When she is not working, Sarita enjoys photography, spending time with her family, is an avid traveler, and loves NBA basketball. She is currently training for the NY Marathon this November. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Kettering University, an MBA from Boston University, and completed an Executive MBA from MIT Sloan in May 2020.

Tere Foster is one of the highest producing residential agents in the nation based
on sales volume. She has more than 30 years of experience selling residential properties in Washington. Tere and Team Foster were named to this year’s The Wall Street Journal REAL Trends The Thousand list as the #18 Small Team in the country based on sales volume, and the top Small Team in the Pacific Northwest. Tere is regularly called upon to provide insight on the real estate market and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, the Puget Sound Business Journal and more. Tere serves as a member of Forum XXII, an exclusive organization comprised of 22 of the top residential brokers in the Seattle area, and is a member of three additional networking organizations of top brokers in Seattle and on the Eastside. She was named a Woman of Influence by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2018 and received the Industry Icon Award by Seattle King County Realtors in 2022.

Serving as a distinguished market leader for 30 years, Lysi Bishop is a pioneer of luxury real estate. Her beginnings as a solo agent paved the path of a successful career building a namesake brand with over $2B in sales. She dedicated herself to every facet of client service, from marketing, showing homes, and negotiations with a steadfast work ethic and drive to provide an extraordinary experience. She now leads a full-service team of 50 agents and client support staff all with the singular goal of providing the gold-standard in real estate service.
Lysi’s unparalleled commitment to excellence, intimate knowledge of Boise’s market trends, lineage of experience, and intuition set her apart as a real estate icon. Lysi Bishop Real Estate continues to inspire and elevate the bar in client service. Having been recognized and awarded on the local, national, and world stage, Lysi Bishop Real Estate is known as the most trusted name in Boise real estate.

With over 18 years of experience, Dan Ihara is a respected figure in Hawaiian real estate, renowned for his commitment to education and client advocacy. Specializing in luxury properties, first-time homebuyers, investors, and relocation services, Dan and his team, The Ihara Team, have assisted over 1,400 families in achieving their real estate goals. Recognized among Honolulu’s Top 100 Realtors for 17 years, Dan has sold over 1,400 homes and boasts a 100% success rate in completing hundreds of 1031 exchanges. As the Leader of the Keller Williams™ Real Estate Planner℠ community, Dan coaches agents nationwide on effective wealth-building strategies through real estate investments.

Klarissa, a Kansas City-based realtor, has built a thriving business specializing in investor deals, completing over 100 transactions annually. With a background in running a turn-key rental company, she's amassed extensive knowledge in real estate investing and diversified her portfolio, with investments in over 1800 apartment doors, out-of-state rentals, and more. Passionate about teaching and wealth creation, Klarissa enjoys helping agents transform their financial futures. When not working, she volunteers at KC Pet Project and cheers for the KC Chiefs and Royals with her husband Joe and dog Duffy.

Jenny holds an MBA from Portland State University as well as an undergraduate degree from Lewis & Clark College. Her certifications include Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Negotiation Expert. In addition to a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate and being a licensed broker in both Oregon and Washington, Jenny has a passion for the communities she serves. She is current President of the Fruit and Flower Development Center’s Board of Directors. She and her husband, Charles, reside in Northwest Portland with their son, Ryan. Her passions for family, community, and helping people achieve their dreams are evident in the diligence she brings to every transaction, relationship, and engagement in her life.

Over the years, Zack has personally flipped and built over 200 homes, honing his expertise in investment property strategies. Currently overseeing nearly 200 units across Washington, Tennessee, and Texas, Zack's portfolio reflects his commitment to strategic investments and sustainable growth. As the founder of Caliber Group, a dynamic team of 50 investment-minded brokers operating under Compass, Zack leads by example, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Currently immersed in multiple projects in Bellevue and Kenmore, Zack’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive him forward as he tirelessly pursues the next great deal.

Born and raised in the Seattle neighborhood of Lake Forest Park.  Active in youth soccer, Paul was named to the Region IV Olympic Development Team for three years and was named to the United States Under-18 National Team. Paul earned a BA in English from the University of Washington in 1995 where he also was a 4-year scholarship player on the Husky soccer team.
Paul began his real estate career as a new home salesperson in 2005 at a 73-unit condo conversion in Lynnwood. Since that time, TeamBuilder has represented a wide cross section of builders including MainVue Homes, Blue Fern Devlopment and Lungren Homes. In 2010, Paul joined the management team at TeamBuilder and in 2015, purchased the company from his father, Bill. Over the past 9 years, TeamBuilder has sold over 4,000 sides resulting in over $2.8B in toal sales volume.
In 2002, Paul partnered with his sister Vija to re-launch Vija Real Estate powered by Place.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and golfing poorly. Paul and his wife Jill reside in Mill Creek and are the proud parents of Nathan and Jacob. And a cat named Streak.

Jenah, a 2nd generation Realtor turned broker/owner, has immersed herself in the real estate industry since 2004. While she thrives on helping clients buy and sell homes, her true passion lies in using real estate for strategic investing and leveraging the benefits of the tax code. With over two decades of market experience, she's witnessed agents amass wealth without a sustainable plan, inspiring her to educate others on the financial opportunities within the industry. Beyond real estate, Jenah enjoys gardening, camping, skiing, and spending time in Montana with her family.

Stephanie began her Real Estate career in 2007 and started off strong earning Rookie of the year for the East Metro Association of Realtors.

Stephanie and her small team consistently sell nearly 100 homes a year. In addition to a thriving real estate business, Stephanie and her husband James stay busy raising their two young children, Logan and Ayla. In their free time they enjoy attending car shows and car races. Their summers are spent camping, playing at the beach and enjoying everything the beautiful Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Hao brings over two decades of real estate expertise to every transaction, fueled by a deep
passion for guiding his clients towards success. His honed negotiation skills and unparalleled
market knowledge are legendary, ensuring his clients navigate the complexities of the market
with confidence.
When Hao isn't meticulously guiding his clients home, he finds solace in the company of loved
ones and the invigorating pursuit of self-improvement. Motivational speakers, meditation, and
insightful reads fuel his spirit, while gardening offers a tranquil connection to nature. Hao's
wanderlust takes him to new destinations, each brimming with cultural treasures, while his local
havens reside in Seattle, the Eastside, and Mercer Island.

Terry Sprague is constantly redefining the real estate landscape with this boutique brokerage LUXE Forbes Global Properties in Oregon. As the Top-producing broker in the state, his numbers are impressive, but his drive to achieve the best possible outcome for every client makes him the market leader and drives his passion. Known for his concierge-level commitment to surprising and delighting his clients, Terry’s combination for deep market insight, unmatched multimedia marketing,and personal involvement with every property has earned him the industry’s highest accolades - and an unusually high rate of repeat business from clients.
Terry has been recognized as the top agent in Oregon by Inman's RealTrends + The Thousand and featured in The Wall Street Journal.
Terry specializes in luxury residential, vacation where-you-live real estate including new construction, waterfront development, vineyards, equestrian properties and historic homes throughout Oregon, representing distinguished brands including The Portland Ritz-Carlton Residences.

Aaron joined Keller Williams as an agent in 2010 in Southern California. In 2011, Aaron was
invited to become the Team Leader for #1 Keller Williams office in the area. After leading the
region in growth, profit and volume, Aaron took on a new challenge in Henderson, NV in 2015.
While there he relaunched a market center, opened a business center in Mesquite, NV and
opened a new market center in Las Vegas. Now in Bellevue, WA since 2019, he currently is the
Team Leader of the original Keller Williams office in the Pacific Northwest. Aaron credits all of
his success to focusing on the Keller Williams models and coaching those around him to reach
their full potential. When not spending time with KW, you can find Aaron in Arizona spending
time with his wife and 5 children waterskiing on the Colorado River.

Laura Gillott, founder of Gillott Home Team. Her team has built bulletproof systems to serve her team’s clients at a high level in the beautiful Willamette Valley of
Oregon. Laura has put her 30+ year real estate career and experience to work building
relationships, growing the team’s database, and systemizing client events with her
team. A consistent industry leader with a passion for serving her community. Gillott
systems allow her team to be consistently ranked as one of the leading, if not, the #1
Realty team in Oregon. Their exciting niche for events and building relationships has
resulted in a very high percentage of their business being from repeat and referral
business, over the last decade, her team has served 4,533 families!! The Gillott Team’s
passion is protecting clients and earning the honor of being their forever agent. Laura
loves coaching her team & Glover clients and sharing her unique style of loving the
database to have fun and serve people at a high level.

Community Leader of Keller Williams Relocation
Christina Griffin is in the top 1% of all real estate agents in the United States, with an
illustrious career in distressed properties and relocation that has spanned nearly two
Decades. Christina entered the world of real estate as a bright-eyed and determined 18 year-old, managing a 650 unit community while balancing motherhood. She has always displayed unparalleled leadership qualities and the hunger to succeed, both of which earned her the #53 spot on The Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends Top 1,000 Individual Agent List in 2016,
among her countless accolades, including being the recipient of an Elder Award and
nominated for Tampa Bay Business Journal Woman of the Year Award in 2016. She
has 5200 solds under her belt, and her properties average only 5 days on market, with a
list-to-sale price ratio of 101%. She specializes in all aspects of the distressed
properties field, and made history by creating and leading the first short sale department
with her prior company.

Todd was born and raised in the Snohomish County area where he started his career in construction at an early age. He began working with his father’s construction company and that is where his lifelong love affair began with: land, homes, construction, design and anything related.
After attending school at Western Washington University, Todd quickly returned to Snohomish County to launch his own construction company focusing on the Snohomish and King County areas. He worked in construction for over 20 years until he made the switch to real estate. After a body surfing accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Todd has had to rebuild his real estate career in a different way. Todd realized that his passion was in the connections made with other people and looking at situations with a different perspective. He has integrated that with his real estate career to ultimately make a difference not only in the real estate space, but in the lives of humans.'

Managing Broker for the Rosie Rourke Team specializing in representing sellers and
buyers. Rosie is on a mission to create a hassle-free real estate transaction for each
client, guided by 28+ years of experience. Connections matter, and Rosie puts her
connections to work for you. Native to Seattle, Rosie has deep-rooted family ties in the
Puget Sound area, and a large network of long-standing personal and professional
contacts in the Northwest. She is heavily involved in the community. Since her first real
estate award in 1996, Rosie has been recognized for outstanding customer service and
track record of success on both the buying and selling side of real estate in the
Northwest. As a distinguished recipient of the Five-Star Best Client Satisfaction award,
Rosie is very attentive and responsive to each client's specific needs. Even though
Rosie has been in the real estate industry for over 28 years, she constantly pushes
herself and her team to learn about new ways to service her clients better. Happily
married since 1995 with two sons living in Renton, Washington.

Amy is a Principal Broker and Team Founder in Oregon
and Washington and has been in the Top 1% in Clark County since 2008. Raised in Portland, she and her family relocated to Vancouver in 1998. For a real estate investor who “flipped” property, stepping into real estate sales in 2002 was a natural step for her. Amy is a high energy professional who treats people with respect. She is a skilled negotiator and excels at marketing and selling her listings for top dollar. Amy has served as part of the leadership at Keller Williams Realty. She’s also founded the Old Evergreen Highway Neighborhood Association and stays active in the community. Amy specializes in all aspects of relocations, as well as REO, bankruptcy, short sale, pre-foreclosure, luxury homes, and land sales.

David Bernal entered real estate in 2016 and joined Keller Williams Realty in 2017, a decision he considers his best career move. Leading the Bernal Real Estate Team as CEO, he has built a thriving business entirely on referrals by prioritizing exceptional client experiences. With a team including a Director of Operations, Buyer Specialist, and Showing Assistant, they focus on building and maintaining relationships to help clients achieve their real estate goals. Their mission is to deliver outstanding service and advice while genuinely connecting with each client. David's commitment to excellence inspires those around him to do the same.

Meet Angie Mykel, a woman of extraordinary talents. Named after the famed Rolling Stones song, Angie is a turnaround specialist who joined Keller Williams Greater Seattle with a proven track record of fine-tuning companies for peak performance. Her ability to hire top talent and empower them with confidence sets her apart. Despite her CEO role, Angie's razor wit and humor keep the team grounded. With experience managing a circus and a haunted hotel, nothing fazes her, making her a true inspiration.

Highly skilled in Residential, Luxury, and Investment Property Acquisition and Marketing, Carii specializes in creating "A Personal and Enduring Lifestyle" for her clients in Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Seattle, and King County. With a passion for exceptional service, she delivers tailored experiences with added flair. Known for her strategic approach, Carii diligently protects her clients' interests, providing valuable insights to enhance their properties and maximize ROI. Whether educating first-time buyers or addressing title report issues, Carii offers mindful and cautious guidance at every step.

Anton has worked for tons of builders and Investors since 2003.  Anton started in Land Acquisition and Property Analysis for most of these clients.  Then worked his way into doing his projects and partnerships.  During the recession he worked for local banks and major financial institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bank of America, etc.  His team currently sells traditional real estate and has 17 land development projects in the greater Seattle metro.  Ranging from Townhomes, Multifamily, DADUs, Spot Lots, New Construction, and Full Rehabs.

BS in Biochemistry from Western Washington University Licensed Real Estate Broker Since 2003. Anton and RESG have successfully closed  over 3000 real estate transactions here in the Seattle Metro. Specializing in Real Estate Investment, Land Development and New Construction.

Joseph Brazen is one of the most experienced real estate brokers in Bellevue and the Eastside. With 40+ years selling thousands of properties, Joseph is recognized for his amazing market knowledge, award winning marketing and client satisfaction. His positive attitude and outlook on the local market gives his sellers confidence that he’s maximizing their overall opportunities in today’s ever-changing market.

His mission is simple: work with each client to achieve their goals. Help them understand what it will take to achieve their highest sales price possible. Construct a pre-marketing plan to deliver their property in the best condition to receive the maximum exposure and best market price.

Randi has been consulting buyers and sellers for the last 32 years, holding their hands through every major step of the way as their personal real estate concierge.

For sellers getting their homes ready for market, her role is of the utmot importance. Randi ensures that all of our listings shine and are market ready, maximizing your home’s chance to attract the most amount of buyers. She helps our sellers whether it’s decluttering, purging, repurposing items around your home, assisting in the staging, or coordinating the work of minor repairs, landscaping or maintenance issues.

Paige Schulte has been a Realtor for 7 years and is founder of Neighborhood Experts Real Estate in Gig Harbor. She has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal for her use of digital media. She was named 2022 Finest Realtor in Gig Harbor and has been a top producer in Pierce County for several years. In addition, she is the founder of the Chelsea Paige Foundation, which has donated over $400,000 back to the community. She's a modern digital marketer, taco lover, wife, mom, and lifelong entrepreneur.

John Tae stands among the top 1% of all Oregon Realtors, showcasing expertise in investments ranging from land acquisitions to managing apartment complexes, retail, office buildings, and residential long-term rentals. Over eight years, he and his team have sold over 800 homes, boasting an impressive agent retention rate of over eight years for buyer agents and an average team member tenure of more than four years. With a focus on lead conversion and a proven track record in real estate, John Tae is a sought-after professional in the industry.