Our Team Is On YOUR Side! As top Realtors, we do not work alone! We have a whole team of people working in your best interests. Meet our team. Susan Barkshire
Licensed Personal Assistant
Susan is our personal assistant. She helps make it possible to maintain the high level of service our clients have come to expect. Susan has worked with us for over 13 years, and because she is also a licensed Realtor with listing, sales and property management experience, she is a great asset to our clients and our business. Susan is always available and happy to answer questions or provide information when we are away from the office. She is willing to go the extra mile and always keeps the best interests of our clients in mind. 
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 Bill Giesy
Associate Broker
Bill is an incredible asset to our clients. Bill started his real estate business in 1969 in the commercial property arena in Portland, OR. Since 1979 he has been in the real estate business on San Juan Island specializing in both residential and commercial property. He is truly recognized as an expert and is often sought after for expert advice, by both clients and colleagues. Bill and I have been a team since 1991 both professionally and personally. He is also my husband and we enjoy many activities together, especially traveling on or motorcycle and flying our airplane.
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Buying Land and New Construction >The Zoning Variance
When you are selecting land on which to build your new home, be certain to investigate the zoning for that particular area. You might fall in love with rural acreage that just happens to be zoned for agricultural or recreational purposes. Since zoning uses are not interchangeable, you would need to apply for a variance in order to build a single-family residential dwelling on the land. This can be a challenging process!
Getting approval to have the zoning changed on property requires that you first give public notice, and then request approval for a variance from the government agencies that supervise enforcement of the zoning plan. You might encounter resistance from neighbors or various local interest groups who oppose the zoning changes that would allow you to build your dream home. Your local planning department can tell you how a particular property is zoned and explain what you need to do to get a variance. Your real estate agent may be able to refer you to a local land use attorney who can guide you through the process.
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Which home is #1 on the Top 10 list for most-visited Historic Home in the United States?
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Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, TN, attracts 600,000 visitors a year. |
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