Marti Reeder’s journey in the real estate industry spans decades. She began her career as a loan processor for a mortgage company, and over the years, she’s done everything from bookkeeping to marketing to full-time sales. Today, she’s one of Washington’s most respected brokers, known for running a tight operation and delivering a consistently polished, professional experience to every client she serves.
Based in Kent, Washington’s sixth-largest city, Marti is the sole sales agent on her team, but she’s far from working alone. Her team includes a licensed transaction coordinator, an office manager and marketing specialist, and her husband, who is also licensed but focuses on support rather than sales. “I came up with the name ‘Team Marti’ because I couldn’t do what I do without my team behind me,” she explains.
Most of Marti’s business comes from repeat and referral clients. “It took about a decade for those repeats to really kick in, but now they’re constant,” she says. She credits that loyalty to her high standards, proven systems, and refusal to compromise her process. “I have a magical plan for listings that works, and I stick to it.” Her approach is built on professionalism, planning, and consistency. “From the beginning, we show up with a polished presentation, printed and digital materials, and a clear path forward,” she says. “Our execution is dialed in, and that’s what keeps people coming back.”
Over the years, Marti has weathered every market shift by treating her business like a business. “I always say, if I had taken a job at Boeing, I’d be expected to show up every day, for a minimum of 40-hour work week and that’s how I treat my real estate career,” she says. She tried working from home early on but quickly realized it didn’t work for her. “Too many distractions. So I started showing up to the office every day, and that discipline made all the difference.” Even during slow years, Marti never let up. “We still ran our marketing campaigns, stayed connected to our clients & sphere, hosted our big annual VIP event, revised our systems, and kept going,” she says. “This isn’t something you try out – you have to be in it fully.”
Marti is also deeply involved in her community, supporting numerous local organizations including KentHOPE (through the Union Gospel Mission), Kent Guild for uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Kent Young Life, Kent Little League, Kent Rotary, and others. She sponsors events, donates funds, and often participates hands-on.
When she’s not working, Marti, who just celebrated 20 years as a licensed real estate broker, and her husband spend weekends when they can at their second home in Desert Aire, on the Columbia River. “It’s our happy place,” she says. “We bike, walk, spend time outdoors, and host our kids and grandkids whenever we can. Our whole life is about relationships, personally and professionally.”
Looking ahead, Marti doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon. She’s considering collaborating more with trusted partners so she can continue to prioritize family time while maintaining her high standards. “I’m not going anywhere,” she says. “It’s just about doing more of what’s working, staying connected, supporting my clients, and showing up every day.”