I have been a broker at Windermere Yarrow Bay since 1993, with Mark joining me in 2002. It has always been a great environment to work, learn, collaborate and grow our business. I have always called it the “work hard and play hard” office! Having the collaboration of many top-producing brokers, you will find hard-working and focused brokers, yet the collective collaboration and “the door is always open policy” has continued to be an advantage to this office. You can reach out to any broker for networking, problem-solving and ‘I need someone to bounce an idea off of’ cooperation, which is invaluable in this industry. Encouraging each other, helping each other out, or having a vacation or busy time where you need extra help has always been easy to find. Bob is a great leader as our designated broker, and we have an amazing, experienced staff to help support your day to day business. The Yarrow Bay family is a great place to be!
- Julia Krill | Joined Windermere in 1993
"Windermere as a brand encompasses the pursuit for client excellence through intellectual horsepower (best stats around), through humility and honed skills to ensure we can partner with our clients to achieve their goals (tools, training, experience), and commitment to helping our community (Windermere foundation). Yarrow Bay, as an office, takes it to another level. At Yarrow Bay, the opportunity is to work with some of the best in the industry, as well as, an open, collaborative environment where we are all focused on helping each other, staying ahead of the market, and ultimately, delivering the best value we can to our clients. The owners of our offices, and Bob Steedman, who runs our office, not only focus on how their agents can retain their value in this hyper competitive industry, but also, deliver tools that enable us to do so. I see so many offices that don’t protect the value of their agents and treat them as a commodity.
Our staff is incredibly friendly, always willing to help, and makes our lives so much easier. We also have an entire network of brokers who can be “hired” on task specific requests, as well as, an entire transaction services team that is significantly better than most 3rd party companies out there (I’ve tried many). The goal with offering these services is to make the brokers more efficient, and focus on the higher value part of their jobs so that they can focus on either building their business, or perhaps, having more of a personal life, or both.
At Yarrow Bay, we believe ourselves to be professionals of the highest order and the tools we get, are all aligned with that same purpose and mindset. In order to be best, one should collaborate and learn from the best. That is, Yarrow Bay. Oh, and we are a humble bunch that loves to have fun too. Work hard, play hard."
- Karishma Kiri | Joined Windermere in 2014
"Windermere East Inc. and Yarrow Bay feels like “home”. The Deasy family understands the nature of this business and that the most important asset is their brokers. Yarrow Bay, led by Bob Steadman, follows along those same lines. Bob is one of the most authentic people you could ever meet. His enthusiasm, support and genuine concern for his brokers is unsurpassed. He will always go to bat for you! The Yarrow Bay staff also goes above and beyond supporting their brokers with an “How can I help you?” attitude. With East Inc., Bob’s leadership, incredible staff support and all the Windermere tools at your fingertips, you cannot go wrong. Welcome Home!"
-Joy Roush | Joined Windermere in 2016
"To be a part of Windermere Yarrow Bay is both an honor and a responsibility. As the prime and leading real estate office in the Pacific Northwest, the Yarrow Bay family strives to excel not only in volume and transactions, but in setting the bar and exuding an esteemed reputation in our local communities and within the industry.
Receiving the invitation in 2021 and making the bold move to join this office was a life changing privilege. The opportunity to follow Bob Steedman from Coldwell Banker to Yarrow Bay is what paved the way for my career and boosted my ability to offer an unparalleled service to my clients and my sphere."
- Patrick De Leon | Joined Windermere in 2021
"When it was time for me to grow my owns wings, and leave the team environment at one of the Windermere Bellevue offices, I knew I wanted to come to Yarrow Bay. There was an air of mystique about the office, and I had heard it was full of mover-and-shakers in the industry. Fortunately for me, I was sponsored by two Yarrow Bay brokers, and the Managing Broker at the time was willing to take a chance on me, as a relatively new broker. That was four years ago and I have never looked back. It is an extraordinary office, full of dedicated and kind brokers, and of course we love our phenomenal Managing Broker, who always seems to be available when we most need him. I would highly recommend Yarrow Bay!!".
- Phillipa Leseberg | Joined Windermere in 2019
"Windermere Yarrow Bay has been an amazing office to be a part of. I chose this location 8 years ago because of the incredible support from our designated broker, Bob Steedman and the other more experienced agents that are willing to share and help each other. So much tenure and weekly insight! Our front desk staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to help with any task or project. There is a level of mutual respect and support that is rare to find especially in this post~covid era."
- Rayme Teders | Joined Windermere in 2015
"Just like sometimes our clients walk into a home, and instantly know "this is the one!", you'll feel that way walking into Yarrow Bay. Know that when you join Yarrow Bay you become part of a very caring and supportive family. The breadth of knowledge of our managing broker coupled with the collective experience of agents in this office - all of whom are willing to share and support you - is unparalleled. Topped off with an amazing support staff, access to top-notch training, and backed by the reputation that comes with the Windermere brand, I can't see myself anywhere else!"
-Gina Madeya | Joined Windermere in 2018
"Bob is a truly exceptional mentor. He has a remarkable ability to quickly impart his vast knowledge and provide insightful anecdotes that help to make complex concepts easier to understand. On top of his wealth of experience and wisdom, Bob is always quick to offer his support, making him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grow in their career. I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Bob, and I can’t imagine having a better Managing Broker. Thank you, Bob, for all that you do!"
-Lois Mares | Joined Windermere in 2021
