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Standing out isn't hard when you're in a vertical business. But we push it further by boldly and loudly celebrating what really brings people to cities - that enticing blend of inspiration, excitement, and eccentricity. The iconically tall buildings help, though.

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Broker

Larry
Ahrens

Larry has called Seattle home since 1998 and has been involved in varying sales positions for 30 + years- including over 20 years specifically in Seattle real estate. As the Sales Director of Spire, he has helped facilitate the fastest selling condominium building in the West Coast. Bringing his contagious energy, vast knowledge and experience, as well as his background as an educator Larry offers his clients -both Buyers and Sellers- top notch experience, dedication, effort, and communication to yield the best results possible. Personal experience in rural, suburban, and city life has given Larry expertise and market knowledge to help anyone looking to find that perfect home.

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Broker

Madelyn
Jacklin

As a Seattle native, Madelyn has always understood why so many people move to this area and end up making it not just a place they stop in for a while, but a place they want to call home. Having represented clients selling luxury high-rise projects throughout Seattle, Madelyn brings an intimate knowledge of the local market. She got into this business because she feels passionate about people and will go above and beyond to make sure that her clients find exactly what they are looking for.

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Broker

Brooke
Kavieff

Brooke brings over a decade of active real estate experience to the team. With a knack for selling luxury condos and single-family homes, she has generated over $180 million in sales. Brooke has equal experience helping sell and buy homes in both Seattle and Bellevue, being your active bridge to the region. Having participated in hundreds of transactions, she understands how to effectively guide buyers and sellers through each step of the transaction.

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Broker

Derek
Koch

Now based in Seattle with Polaris Pacific's new development sales and marketing team, Derek consistently aligns himself with top-tier professionals. He is currently a member of the sales team for Spire, the top-selling luxury condominium tower in downtown Seattle. Having spent the last 17 years in New York City, Derek made a significant mark in the realms of real estate and hospitality. In these dynamic, service-driven markets, he forged a successful career by cultivating enduring relationships and delivering exceptional client experiences. His dedication led to a feature in the New York Times, the "Deal of the Year" award from the Real Estate Board of New York in 2018, and notable mentions in other leading publications including the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal.

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Broker

Steven
Madsen

Born in the Pacific Northwest and having called it home his entire life, Steven considers himself fortunate. He has seen firsthand that there is something for everyone – the vibrancy and pace of a globally-recognized city, quiet neighborhoods with amazing schools and parks, plenty of shopping, fine dining and entertainment, and of course the great outdoors. Steven has played a crucial role in selling some of Seattle’s most successful buildings- most recently a member of the sales team at Mari, Bellevue’s newest high-rise condominium.

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Managing Broker

Kyle
Weber

Kyle is an expert in the downtown metropolitan area- having sold over $120 Million worth of homes throughout Seattle including some of the highest-priced product in the city. Partnering with Polaris Pacific, one of the foremost brokerages in new construction, has given him the opportunity to represent some of the most prestigious developers in the area and- quite literally- know most buildings inside-out to help his buyers. While achieving record prices for his sellers has been a proud badge to wear, Kyle finds himself most enjoying the “search” - helping clients find the perfect home in the area that checks all their boxes.

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Managing Director

Josh
Nasvik

Based in our Seattle office, Josh leads business development and operations as Managing Director for our rapidly-expanding portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. He has directed the sales and marketing strategy for teams throughout the West Coast and works to foster communication between clients. Josh brings an unparalleled 25 years of experience in real estate and a thoughtful, holistic approach to client relationships. Josh oversees both our Seattle and Bellevue listings, assuring focus throughout the Greater Seattle Area.

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Marketing Director

Dana
Van Galder

Dana has a unique background in marketing, project management and business development. She has implemented numerous residential marketing strategies cumulating over $1 Billion in sales. Her imaginative lens and creative network have resulted in multiple award-winning marketing campaigns. Prior to joining Polaris Pacific, Dana worked for the Urban Land Institute. Dana received her bachelor of arts in urban studies and planning from the University of California, San Diego.

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Transaction Coordinator

Jonan
Wu

With over 20 years of knowledge marketing high profile luxury condominiums in the greater Seattle area, Jonan has contributed to the successful sale of over 1,500 homes, supporting and collaborating with sales teams to achieve set goals. He works in partnership with developers, lenders, escrow managers, selling brokers, and marketing teams in the industry to attain an ideal transition from sold to closed.

Polaris Pacific is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is inteded for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawl without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurments and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting, or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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