It was almost inevitable that Seattle REALTOR®
Kham Beitlers would find herself in a successful real
estate career. As a child, she spent many weekends touring
local open houses and becoming fascinated with homes
and architecture — so much so that she ended up getting
her degree in it. After graduation, she began designing
homes with a local developer and loan officer, who
encouraged her to become a licensed agent. Now, 17
years into her career, she and her team work with home
buyers and sellers in the Seattle area and throughout
King County.
While many agents cite outstanding customer service as
their differentiating factor, Kham can point to her background
in architectural design and home building as things that
truly set her apart. “I’ve found clients really appreciate
that value that I bring beyond what they normally expect
from an agent,” she says. “My architecture knowledge is
definitely an added bonus that stands out.”
Of course, the customer service piece of the puzzle is
also in place. Kham focuses on conducting herself with
integrity and doing business guided by a set of clear
ethics. “Honesty is a given for me,” she says. “I have to
understand my clients’ goals and serve their interests
first. If the house they like is something that’s going to
be a ‘money pit’ or not the right investment, I will steer
them away. I treat each transaction as if I were the client
and think of how I would approach it I was
in their shoes.”
Given her success in the industry, it’s not surprising that
Kham finds herself being asked for advice from would be
real estate agents several times a week. And what
does she tell them? “I always say it takes time to get
started and to think about why they want to be in this
business,” she says. “The main thing is if someone wants
to get into it just because they think they’re going to
make a lot of money, it’s not going to work. You have
to be self-motivated, have a bigger reason and be willing
to make it a business, not just a job.” Additionally, she
conveys the advice she received early in her career, that
she still lives by today. “My mentor always told me if
you put others first and aren’t selfish, you will get more
out of your career. I’ve found that to be true!”
Kham’s client base of more than 80% referrals obviously
agrees with that philosophy, and their positive feedback
contributed to her being rated the 5% top agent nationally.
“I cherish my past clients,” Kham says.
“I always say that I care beyond the closing
date. The personal relationships I maintain are the biggest
reason I’m in real estate.”
It’s clear Kham loves every aspect of real estate and she
shares that passion by serving others in the profession. She
has spent the past years involved with the Women’s
Council of REALTORS® and Board of Directors for Seattle King County REALTORS.
“I’m a strong advocate for other agents and I want to
provide education and give them information they need
to serve their clients effectively.”
As her team continues to grow, Kham is excited about
what the future holds. “I want to grow at a rate that allows us to maintain our exceptional
level of service.”