Joe Llesis

I have been in real estate since 2013. I’d always loved homes and I thought real estate would be a great fit for my personality, so I left my 13-year career in banking behind and became a broker — and now I wouldn’t trade this job for any other!

My life’s mantra is simple: it is to treat others how you would like to be treated. This is something that I carry with me at all times and especially when I am working with clients. I know that as a broker I work in a very competitive industry and it’s important to me that clients would like to work with me. I want them to feel that they hired someone that is not just a professional, but an expert in the field. If they also can call me a "friend" after the transaction has concluded, that’s even better.

There’s nothing better than knowing that my clients are appreciative that I’ve been there each step of the way; from the time I sat down with them during the listing presentation, to negotiating a good price for their home, to finally signing their documents at closing. I work with all kinds of properties and I’ve sold everything from vacant lots to single family and multi-family homes. My clients are also varied, from first-time homebuyers to veterans to those that are looking to upsize. I speak Tagalog and often go to networking events at various Asian and Filipino community centers.

I am currently based out of the John L. Scott Kent office and I am an expert in the Kent area, but I also work with clients in Everett, Tacoma, Cle Elum, Ellensburg and Seattle.

When I’m not working you can most likely find me spending time with my Weimaraner, Mosby. I also absolutely love orchids and I am always adding to my collection.