Washington Estate and Probate

Dustin

Dustin Bruce is the Managing Broker and Team Lead with Ballpark Realty. Prior to starting his own brokerage, Dustin Bruce and Bruce Team Real Estate earned the coveted Centurion Award from Century 21 Real Estate 6 years in a row, while also earning the Century 21 Quality Service Award and President’s Award for Production and Quality Service.

Dustin is a graduate of Eastern Oregon State University where he majored in Business/Economics with a Specialization in Marketing. After Graduation, Dustin returned to the Greater Seattle market and began a career in Mortgage Finance with Alpine Mortgage Services in 1998. Two years later, Dustin furthered his education and became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 2000 with hopes of providing his clients and customers a unique buying experience. Bruce Team Real Estate, which eventually grew to become Ballpark Realty, was then established in 2009 when Dustin made the decision to start training and coaching other agents in the industry for success. Being a certified Brian Buffini Mentor to his team thru the Peak Producers Training program has enforced his belief to all Bruce Team Real Estate Agents that every client should have a unique and professional real estate experience.

In his free time, Dustin enjoys coaching and working with youth baseball players in the local communities. A proud supporter of youth organizations Ballpark Realty has helped sponsor numerous youth sports team in the community. Dustin also loves to break out his snowboard and head to the cascade mountain areas including Whistler & Blackcomb in Canada during the winter months. He says that carving through the snow on his snowboard is truly a freeing experience.

Marilyn

Snohomish County real estate agent Marilyn Wells is known for her experience, persistence, and an ability to make people feel at ease during what can sometimes be a stressful time. This, combined with her sense of humor and her ability to solve problems, has earned her a long list of clients who come back to her again and again, and who refer others to her. Past clients know that no one else can or will do a better job for them.

One of her many talents is helping people look past the issues and focus on the goal. She never takes herself too seriously, but takes the job very seriously. She believes that there’s always a solution if you work to find it – and she does.

Unlike many who come to real estate after leaving another career, Marilyn chose real estate as her first career. She didn’t enjoy college or the idea of being at a desk for the rest of her working life. However, she did want a career and did like the idea of helping people purchase something that would enrich their lives. She chose real estate and jumped in to learn all she could about doing it well. She continues to take classes and expand her knowledge to this day.

Marilyn has now been serving buyers and sellers in Snohomish County and Island County since 1974. During that time, she has “done it all” in real estate. In addition to helping equally sellers and buyers in all price ranges, she has handled short sales, sold foreclosures for banks, and worked with investors buying and selling rehab houses. She owned a brokerage, has taught as a state certified real estate instructor, and has won many national awards for her outstanding production and contribution to improving the financial health for many through real estate investments.

Raised in a small town in Eastern Oregon, Marilyn has retained her love of the countryside. While she enjoys helping all clients, she especially loves getting out of the city to list and sell country properties.

This love of nature carries to her own property, where she has been developing a quarter-acre pond for fish and other wildlife. She’s installed aerators and hiding places to keep the fish safe and healthy, and she enjoys watching the variety of birds who frequent the pond. An animal lover, she shares her home with a Goldendoodle and a Boxer puppy. Her daughter’s Rottweiler thinks he belongs to her as well.

Real estate is Marilyn Wells’ profession and her passion. Her past clients will attest to her commitment, her loyalty, and her ability to relieve the stress and make buying or selling real estate a pleasurable experience.

Call on Marilyn when you want the best in personal service, provided with a smile.