Journal
Washington market notes, neighborhood guides, and the founders writing on values, psychology and leading a team.
Bellevue ·
Relocating to Bellevue WA
If you’re considering moving to Bellevue, Washington, you’re not alone.
We’re a Zillow Pro Member
Designed Realty is now a Zillow Pro member, giving our team unmatched visibility and a strategic edge, with browsing insights for your sphere.
Living in Downtown Kirkland: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect
For many homebuyers exploring the Eastside, living in Downtown Kirkland represents a lifestyle choice as much as a real estate decision.
Seattle Real Producer Feature
Kevin and Sarah’s story was featured in the March issue of Seattle Real Producers magazine.
Further Together – Agent Event
Agents helping agents win. We go further together.
Climbing Mt. Stupid – From Overconfidence to Trust and Teamwork
At a recent team meeting, one of our brokers, Morgan, shared a story about a client who wanted to control every aspect of the deal.
Leading Through Fear with Emotional Discipline
Fear can quietly poison a team from the inside. I felt it creeping into my own team recently: the market slowed, leads dried up, and suddenly that scarcity mindset set in.
Company Values and Their Role in Our Real Estate Approach
Designed Realty has a clear set of core values intended to guide every broker’s behavior and mindset. These values were “created… for you to be the best of the best & help avoid burn out”.
From Clients to Evangelists: The Behavioral Science of Client Delight
Real estate isn’t just about properties and transactions, it’s about people.
Walking My Children Through Seattle’s Hard Reality
This week I found myself back in Seattle, staying in Greenwood while my dad underwent major cancer surgery.
A Snake Eating Its Own Tail: The Cycle of Generational Trauma
We often don’t realize how much our past haunts us. In many ways, society is like a snake eating its own tail – an ouroboros of trauma where each generation unwittingly feeds on the pain of the previous one.
Psychology in Real Estate: A Broker’s Perspective
When I first got into real estate, I never imagined I’d be talking openly about things like depression, mania, suicide, or psychological concepts like “loss aversion” and the “peak-end rule.” Today, I don’t just think it’s helpful, I wholeheartedly believe it is necessary.