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My name is Susan Funk and I have been involved in some aspect of real estate for over 12 years.
I first worked for a title company in Montana as a courthouse runner and assisting in their escrow department. It only took one cold winter in Montana to send me back to Washington, where I went to work for Millikan Escrow in Marysville for the next 5 years.
I am a licensed LPO on inactive status as well as a Notary Public. Knowing the escrow process gives me a bit of an advantage as I can usually foresee what may hinder a successful closing and work on solutions before it comes down to the nit and grit.
I went to work briefly for another escrow company before coming to work for Mike Hansen as his assistant in his real estate business.
After two years of service working for Mike and learning the ropes, I decided to become an agent myself. As much as I may be detail oriented and paperwork minded, I like the relationships I build with clients more.
I truly enjoy helping people realize their dream of home ownership. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction I feel when a client turns to me and says, "This is it. This is the place I want to call home." I love helping my clients discover what rocks their boat. So no. If you expect me to bully you into a home, that's not going to happen.
Outside of real estate, I have been actively involved in the Mukilteo Little League program, most notably the softball program. I have managed and coached in the past, though I now spend more of my time helping in a board capacity, either as VP of Softball or Player Agent. I have a little vow with myself not to show up for the 2006 annual meeting in September or October so if you want to conspire with me to keep me busy, I will very much appreciate it!
I love team sports. It underscores one of my fundamental beliefs. I hate to burst bubbles but most children aren't likely to become professional ball players. If a child walks aways from their Little League years with two things, I believe we've done a great thing. Teamwork and a growth in their self esteem. If a child learns an appreciation for teamwork and how to work with one another to accomplish a goal, that's huge. For me, it isn't the score at the end of the game that signifies victory. It's when a child experiences the small victories like fielding a ball well, getting a hit or stealing a base...finally. It's the lift in their self esteem. Do you remember that glow you felt? It's awesome to watch.
We have 3 children, Nathan, Rebecca and Alex. It's a joy watching them mature and seeing their goals take shape in their minds. I think they were supposed to stay little though. I'm trying really really hard not to feel old.
I grew up as a Navy brat and spent many years bouncing back and forth from Japan and stateside. From what my mother called the nicest people in South Carolina, our adventures in Oceanside, California while my dad was in Vietnam, the challenges we faced in New Jersey and the numerous car trips coast to coast, we've seen a lot of this good old USA. In 1975, my father retired to Washington state where he felt he could fish away his retirement years and I've called the South Everett area home ever since.
I'm always learning so please feel free to come back and visit my website often. I love input and am perfectly willing to include items of interest to you. Just let me know.
I welcome the chance to help you in the sale or purchase of your home. Give me a call! |
