About Marti
Marti Reeder of Team Marti & John L. Scott is a full-service, full-time real estate broker serving Kent, Covington, Maple Valley & the surrounding areas. Marti celebrated 20 years as a residential Realtor® in 2024 and brings more than 40 years of real estate industry experience, including mortgage lending and property management. Marti’s focus on her clients has made her a go-to professional for first-time home buyers, expanding families and empty nesters.
As a top resale broker in the Kent-Covington, WA area over the past decade, Reeder has also been awarded “Best of Kent Realtor®” 17 times and named “Best of Covington” 5 times. She annually earns some of John L. Scott’s top honors and is a top-producing broker in her office, including earning Top 1% recognition in both 2024 & 2025. Reeder was also named one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals by REAL Trends for 2025 production, ranking #111 among individual real estate professionals in Washington State.
In 2021, her husband, Merle Reeder, retired from the construction industry after 50+ years and joined Marti full time. Now the team likes to say, “Two for the Price of One!” With Merle & Marti at the helm of your real estate transaction, you can be confident you’ll receive exceptional service, experience and representation.
Specializing in South Puget Sound, their team serves clients throughout Washington State and has top referral partners across the United States.
“I love my business because it allows me to serve my community by helping families & individuals own a piece of the American Dream.”
Don’t worry! Marti & Team have done this 650 times and counting. Serving happy clients since 2004. You’ve got this because they’ve got you.
Meet Our Team
“Behind every successful person is a dedicated team, who are experts in their own right.”
That’s certainly the case with my business! My team is a “Goldilocks” team: We’re not so big that you’ll feel lost, and not so small that we can’t address every single one of your real estate needs. In addition to these valuable team members, we have close connections in every element of the house & real estate industry. Take a moment to meet my onsite success squad. Without these individuals, I couldn’t offer you the outstanding client experience I’ve become known for.
Marti Reeder
Managing Broker + Team Lead
Marti Reeder of John L. Scott is an award-winning, full-service managing broker serving the 6th largest city in Washington State: Kent, WA & it’s neighboring cities. A Realtor® for over 17 years, she has more than 40 years of industry experience, including mortgage, property management & more. Marti’s focus on her clients has made her the go-to professional for first-time home buyers, expanding families and empty-nesters.
Merle Reeder
Partner + Licensed Broker
As a licensed broker for over a decade and now full-time Partner, Merle’s focus on supporting Marti in all-things real estate is paramount. With his 45 years in the construction industry, Merle’s background is an asset in knowing house conditions, needed repairs & costs and home values. With a successful weatherization business in Pierce County for many years and having lived in the Seattle area since he was five, Merle knows western Washington well, in addition to all aspects of home construction. His background is a valuable asset to Team Marti.
Lara Henry
Marketing & Admin + Licensed Broker
Lara joined Team Marti with a strong marketing foundation and has spent the past three years elevating our presence through creativity, organization, and heart. As Marketing Coordinator and Admin, she’s passionate about connecting with our community, building relationships, and delivering thoughtful service. With her new real estate license, Lara brings an added level of expertise and opportunity to those she serves.
Genevieve “Evie” Cusano
Transaction Coordinator + Licensed Broker
With over three years of hands-on real estate experience, Evie has been a steady force behind the scenes—supporting agents through transaction coordination, marketing, and client communication. At Team Marti with John L. Scott, she’s known for her attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to keeping every transaction organized and on track. Now licensed, Evie steps forward as an even stronger asset to our team and the clients we serve.
What We Do
RANKED #101 WA STATE ‘AMERICA’S BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS 20/21′ – TOP RESALE BROKER KENT WA – VOTED BEST OF KENT & COVINGTON
Team Marti is here to guide you through the complex process of buying and selling your home. With expert advice, extensive experience and professional approach, we’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Community Involvement
My local community fills my heart with joy. Like most of us, my family and I have faced our share of challenges in life. Without the resources offered by this community we would not have benefited from the positive outcomes we enjoyed. That’s why involvement with organizations such as Kent Hope (a woman’s day shelter) and Young Life (which reaches out to teens to give them a place to feel welcome, accepted and have fun) are so very important to me.
Vice President, South King County Women’s Council of REALTORS®, 2014
Member & Past Vice President, Kiwanis Club of Kent
Member & Past Ambassador, Kent Chamber of Commerce
Member, Kent Downtown Partnership
Member, Kent Covenant Church & Calvary Chapel South
In addition to being a member of these organizations, I support a number of local community programs, donating a portion of my commissions from the sale of every home to help make our community a better, safer, more hopeful place to live.
