Years ago, top real estate agent in Washington George Moorhead got his first taste of the real estate business after meeting with his business partner’s father by chance and buying investment properties with him. He enjoyed it so much, he wanted to do more.

“A couple of banks I was working with had investors who recommended I get my (real estate) license,” says George. “I thought, ‘that sounds pretty good,’ so I got licensed and started on a career path that would lead me to helping others reach their dream of home ownership.”

Specifically, where George is today is Branch Manager of Bentley Properties serving the Puget Sound and eastside areas of Seattle. He’s become a successful real estate developer, professional investor, agent and now manager in charge of a highly successful and highly dynamic team that includes three OSAs, a DB member, an inside sales agent, transaction coordinator and office runner.

“My team handles REO, relocation, first time homebuyers and also luxury properties,” George explains. “There is not a real estate area we have not touched.” George and his team practice what they preach and what they preach is satisfaction guaranteed. For sellers, George guarantees to sell your home in 59 days or less. If not, he’ll pay you $2,500. For buyers, if you don’t like your new home within the first 12 months of owning it, he’ll sell it for you at no cost to you.

“The performance guarantee is a huge risk, but it’s a risk worth taking,” says George, a two-time recipient of the 5 Star Customer Service Award. “We give people the options and knowledge to make an informed, educated decision. We want them to get their desired outcome.”

In order to ensure that he can deliver on his promises, George designates the more complex transactions to either himself or his more experienced team members. “The team is not allowed to sell an investment property or second home unless they have done it themselves,” George explains.  “You need to fully experience this transaction, before you can sell it.   Unless you have driven the car, so to speak, you don’t know how they run.”

With his years of experience in all facets of the business, George brings plenty of knowledge and experience to the table. Michael E. Mainer has worked with George on numerous real estate transactions. “George’s history in residential sales, real estate development and investment properties is unlike any agent I’ve ever encountered.”

“George lives and breathes real estate,” professes Michael. “He has deep insight into so many aspects of the industry. His construction experience has benefited me in that I’m confident that I can make knowledgeable offers without an inspection contingency. His history with investment properties has allowed me to make informed offers on investment properties.  He can point out hidden costs, and great opportunities to improve on an investment. His network of contacts in escrow, title, finance, and construction is excellent! He is an excellent negotiator and has proven his value time and time again.

With so much on his plate (and so much at stake) at any one time, George makes it a point to always laugh, not only to remain upbeat so he can focus on completing the tasks at hand, but to put his clients at ease, as well. “One thing I try to give is my sense of humor,” says George. “Laughing puts you in a different frame of mind, a problem solving mindset.”

The thing that makes  top real estate agent in Washington George Moorhead smile the most about this line of work is not the check he gets at the end of a big sale, but the smile he puts on people’s faces when he helps them realize their dreams of homeownership. “I like helping others and doing the right thing,” proclaims George, who happens to be on the local ethics committee. “I take the most prized investment/possession and ensure that the decision a person makes is the best for them. Clients are never a paycheck. I always have their best interests at heart.”

For his own agents that are still growing and others just beginning their career in real estate, George stresses the importance of planning your work, continually educating yourself on the business, giving back because you want to and last but not least, striving for success even when you’ve failed.

“Regardless of what you do (or) what mistake that is made, the importance is how well you recover. Often that next action, is how you will be judged.”

George R. Moorhead
Branch Manager
Bentley Properties

Office: 425-748-5065 Direct: 206-391-7766 Fax: 425-748-5070

Washington Real Estate Agent George Moorhead