For the second year in a row, Seattle magazine names Kent Realtor® Marti Reeder of John L. Scott a Five Star Professional Real Estate Agent. Only real estate agents rated highest in overall satisfaction were selected. Winning this award puts Reeder in a select group of Seattle Five Star Real Estate Agents, representing fewer than 6% of real estate agents in the area.

To determine the winners of the 2011 Five Star Professional Real Estate Agents awards, Five Star Professional surveyed Seattle residents who purchased a home over $150,000 within an 18-month period (Aug. 2009 – Feb. 2011), 1,000 subscribers of Seattle magazine and 250 mortgage and title company representatives. Top agents were also screened to ensure that their licenses are current and that there is no disciplinary action pending against them. Only those with the top scores were awarded the title Five Star Real Estate Agent in Overall Satisfaction, including Reeder, a full-time broker/real estate agent with John L. Scott in Kent and Covington.

In addition to this prestigious award, Reeder has received President’s Awards from John L. Scott every year since 2007, has won top producer and top resale awards at John L. Scott in 2011, and was voted “Best of Kent” Realtor® by readers of the Kent Reporter three years in a row. In July 2010, Reeder was nominated for the Business Examiner’s “Women of Influence.” With more than 25 years of industry experience, she has earned the following professional designations:  Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Accredited Seller’s Representative (ASR). She is also an Accredited Staging Professional and a Certified Pre-Foreclosure Specialist.

“It is such an honor to win this award two years in a row,” Reeder said. “It means so much to me that my clients appreciate my attention to detail and continue to refer me to their friends. I am blessed, doing the work I love.”

For more information about Reeder, visit http://www.marti-realtor.com or call 206-391-0388. To learn more about Marti’s Five Star Real Estate Agent distinction, visit http://www.pageturnpro.com/Crescendo-Business-Services/32866-2011-SEARE-Marti-Reeder/index.html#1

As a lifelong resident of King County, Reeder is a full-time, full-service real estate broker. She has a wide range of experience in mortgages, home inspections and real estate. Starting her real estate career with John L. Scott over seven years ago, Reeder specializes in working with individuals and families to buy and sell their homes throughout the Seattle area. In 2011, she helped more than 30 families sell or buy new homes.

Save the date…April 27th from 7-8:30 at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center you are invited to come hear uplifting stories about the dramatic impact made in people’s lives through DAWN’s programs and services.

You will be treated to a hearty breakfast and an opportunity to win Great prizes!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
17620 Pacific Highway South, Seattle
7:00-7:30 a.m.: Check-in, Social, Coffee
7:30-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast & Program

Would you like to captain a table of 10 guests? Contact Annual Giving Coordinator Sharon Yamada-Heidner at 425-656-4305 x 261.

DAWN-domestic abuse woman’s network

In a press release from the City of Covington dated October 28, 2010, the City announced that it will allow local business’s to display temporary banners up to 90 days. The current sign code only allows the temporary banners, like those used for special sales or events, to be displayed for 30 days in a one year period.

Covington City Council voted Tuesday, October 26, to extend the 30 day display time frame to 90 days to allow businesses the opportunity to gain better results and get good use out of their banners. The extension will last from November 3, 2010 through April 30, 2011. During that time, the Community Planning Department and Planning Commission will revisit the temporary banner sign codes to determine if permanent changes should be made. A review of the sign codes would also consider whether or not to continue waiving temporary banner fees.

“Small businesses rely on temporary banners to stimulate walk-in business,” said City Manager Derek Matheson, “and they are concerned they aren’t getting enough time to display those.”

For more information about applying for a temporary banner permit in Covington, contact the City at 253-638-1100 and ask for the permit technician. Questions from the media should be directed to Karla Slate, Community Relations Coordinator/PIO at 253-638-1110, ext. 2234.

Project U(th), a group of savvy local teens serving kids and teens in Kent and Covington, qualifies for a Pepsi Refresh Grant of $50,000 and they need the community’s help to earn the grant. The top 10 vote getters in the $50,000 category will receive and grant, and Project U(th) is currently ranked 111th. Please take a few minutes to sign up and then vote once each day to help Project U(th) win.

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Visit Project U(th) on Facebook.

IHOP in Covington is now open for business. Located in the new Covington Esplanade plaza off 272nd, IHOP is open seven days a week, Sun-Thurs from 6 am to 10 pm and Fri-Sat from 6 am – 12 am. For more info., call 253-656-0152 or visit the restaurant’s website.

If you want to move a business to or start a business in Covington, visit the City’s website for additional information, including zoning, licensing requirements, the city’s future plans and more.

City of Covington – Doing Business in Covington

City of Covington – Business Licenses & Peddlers’ Permits

City of Covington – Comprehensive Plan Info.

Thanks to all of the fans and readers of iLoveKent.net for encouraging us to expand into Covington, Washington! Our hope is that you’ll love and use this site as much as you do iLoveKent.net. For now, this site is a work in progress, so it might be a few weeks before it gets to be as useful as our sister site, but we’ll get there!

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iLoveCovington.com