As a Realtor on Orcas Island,  I have a passion for for helping people learn about Orcas and find their Island home. With 25 years experience selling real estate, I can keep the process fun for you while I take care of the details. My degree in Psychology and background in Midwifery give me the necessary tools to be supportive during one of life's biggest transitions, weather it is relocating to Orcas Island, moving to a new home,  purchasing land, or selling your property. I am a good listener. As your Realtor, I believe it is my job to listen to your wants and needs and use my knowledge of Orcas and the current market to make the best match possible. When buying a house or land on Orcas I will educate you about all the properties that meet your needs, keep you informed of market conditions, help you explore financing options, explain the issues surrounding water and septic in various locals around the island and generally be your guide and resource about buying property on Orcas Island. Once you make an offer, I will make sure the transaction goes as smoothly as possible, keeping everyone on track with deadlines and inspections. I am told I am a good negotiator, I belive this is true because it is easy for me to hone in on what is of primary importance to both parties and help them come to agreement. How can I make this promise? I do this for everyone I work for, and I know that I am sucessful in this by my repeat business. I have many clients who have come back to me 4 or 5 times, and I will do my best to make sure you will too! "Kate, you are the perfect realtor!" - Marcy Lund, Former owner of the Olga Cafe

Buying raises lots of questions: about property values, appreciation, and choice of investment. With 25 years in Real Estate, and 20 years on Orcas, I can share with you a historical perspective, often citing homes that I sold 10 or 15 years ago, values then and now.

"It was really great working with you, we learned so much about the islands and island life during our visit. Kate, you were really, really terrific!"

- Dan and Linda

Moving raises questions about island services, schools, the community, working and living on an Island. As a long time Islander and mother who raised children here, I  can easily address your questions. I have  taught sailing and art,  led kayak trips, and natural horsemanship.  I spend my free time training my horses using Classical Dressage and Natural Horsemanship methods. I am a member of the Unitarian Fellowship and the Deer Harbor Community Club. I love to garden, play with my grandkids, and be on the water. "Sharing your stories with us of your appreciation for the natural beauty of the island and your genuine care and concern for the people around you is what assured us that Orcas Island was indeed where we wanted to live." - Catherine and Gary

I am genuinely interested in getting to know you, understanding your needs, and working to find you the ideal property, or the perfect buyer if you are selling. My relationships are based on individual attention, perservence, honesty and attention to detail.

"I really appreciate your patience with all our questions"

- Dawn and Sheldon

We live next to a Waterfowl Sanctuary in Deer Harbor, with our four horses adopted from the wild, and our Golden Retriever, Cassie. Three of our children and four grandchildren also live on the Island.   I am one of the lucky ones, living my Orcas Dream.

When Savy Sanders, a local builder was asked;

“Would you work with Kate again?" He said: “Absolutely!”

Kate on Rascal