Penny McLaughlin

Managing Broker (34 years experience) Specialties Buyer's agent Listing agent Foreclosure Short-Sale "I take my work seriously. I'm not playing games with people's prized assets," she says. Consequently, McLaughlin has worked hard over the years to increase her own knowledge: She is a "STAR POWER Star", a designation given to only 150 REALTORS nationwide that represents both her achievement as a REALTOR and her dedication to continuing education. Penny recently became a Certified Distressed Property Expert to help people avoid foreclosure whenever possible. In order to prevent what she calls "split loyalties," she represents only sellers while her hand selected Buyers Specialists represent only buyers. It's a system that she believes works to best serve her clients. She is now associated with John L. Scott Real Estate. She is a visible part of life on the Kitsap Peninsula. Many residents can recall seeing Penny's full-sized moving truck, immediately recognizable by the image of Penny herself. The truck is available to Penny's clients and is frequently loaned to various community groups free of charge because, she says, "I believe in giving before you get." McLaughlin's community involvement over the years has included helping to establish the Boys and Girls Club on Bainbridge Island, serving on the inaugural board of Habitat for Humanity in Kitsap County, and her current tenure on the board for the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS, where she promotes ongoing learning for REALTORS by serving on the education committee. She also volunteers, with her fellow REALTORS, to collect food for animals which will be donated to the Humane Society, and she can often be seen driving around accompanied by Angel, her miniature Papillon, and Mia, her Chihuahua. "My life is centered around real estate, kids and animals," McLaughlin says. "I guess I'm a soft touch."