Gretchen is a Realtor with RE/MAX Town and Country in Gig Harbor, Washington. She entered the field of real estate to offer homebuyers and sellers a quality and informed experience in the biggest investment of their lives, their homes. She looks out for her clients' best interests by listening to their wants and needs; negotiating on their behalf; maintaining effective communication between all parties involved in the transaction; educating them in the transaction process and by providing additional follow up client care services. She draws from her professional and personal experiences and believes that the key to business success is all about people and follow-through. Gretchen has an extensive background with military life. She was born into it, later worked for the Federal Government Civil Service and enlisted in the Army Reserves stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. She married an officer assigned to the 2nd/75th Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis and continued with her Civil Service career moving across the county and later settled in Gig Harbor with her husband and two boys. Her work history focused on customer care; people and organizational skills; attention to details and performance. Gretchen's qualifications include: Non-commissioned Officer, US Army; Associate Arts & Sciences degree, community volunteer; Boy Scouts of America Pacific Harbors Council trainer/volunteer and numerous hours of continuing education in the field of real estate. She is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and a Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR). Gretchen looks forward to working with you.