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Meet the Team · Perkins & Associates

The people behind every transaction.

Perkins & Associates is Joe Perkins, Gail Perkins, Rylee, and Hermie: a four-person team with John L Scott in Kent, WA, built to keep buyers and sellers informed, protected, and confident from first call to closing.

Joe Perkins, managing broker with John L Scott and Perkins & Associates
19 Years of experience
400+ Homes sold
$295M+ Total sales volume
$3.1M Highest sale

Managing Broker · John L Scott

Joe Perkins

Managing Broker · License 28024 · WA

At Perkins & Associates, we conduct ourselves with the highest level of professionalism, consistently delivering exceptional results for our valued clients. Our team is deeply rooted in the Greater South King County real estate market, offering expert guidance and strategic insight to help our clients navigate every step of the home buying or selling process.

We pride ourselves on being highly attuned to each client's unique goals. Whether you're searching for your dream home, preparing to sell, or making a smart investment, our team takes a personalized approach: offering individual attention, market expertise, and a clear understanding of current trends and opportunities.

Our deep knowledge and experience provide a distinct advantage in today's market. Sellers benefit from our proven marketing strategies and our ability to position homes to achieve optimal value. Buyers appreciate our ability to recognize potential and identify lasting value in properties, always with their long-term goals in mind.

At every stage of the transaction, our commitment to helping clients reach their real estate goals shines through: in how we communicate, how we negotiate, and how we care for the people we serve.

The team

The people who answer when you call.

Every client works with the same four people from first call to closing: Gail keeps the operations running, Rylee coordinates every step of the transaction, and Hermie makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Gail Perkins, Operations Manager at Perkins & Associates

Gail Perkins

Operations Manager

Licensed Broker · License 117453

Joe has recruited Gail, otherwise known as "Mom," to be a part of his team of professionals. Her extensive background in public works, building, and community development adds value and a unique knowledge base to his list of services. Her attention to detail and customer service skills aid his mission of providing excellent service to his clients. Gail is present to corroborate the best possible process and assist clients in achieving their goals. When selling your home, she will provide consultation on how best to present your home through preparation and marketing. Gail is a licensed broker and has been a real estate assistant for several years, giving her the ability to provide technical support when needed, which helps deliver seamless service not all brokers provide. Professional and personable, you will always have communication throughout your transaction. She takes pride in her role as a member of her Son's real estate team.

Rylee, Transaction Coordinator at Perkins & Associates

Rylee

Transaction Coordinator

Rylee has been surrounded by family in the real estate industry for most of her life. Since graduating early from high school, she has been expanding her customer service and leadership skills at previous jobs. Before becoming a licensed transaction coordinator, she was an Assistant General Manager at a local restaurant for almost 2 years. She takes pride in her work and loves motivating others to reach their goals. Originally from Montana, Rylee recently relocated to the Phoenix Area with her family. You can find her lying by the pool or singing her heart out at a concert.

Hermie, Administrative Assistant at Perkins & Associates

Hermie

Administrative Assistant

Hermie has a background in administration and marketing, bringing a mix of organizational and communication skills to the Perkins & Associates team. He studied at the Krem Institute of Artificial Intelligence, where he developed both technical knowledge and an understanding of marketing. In his role, he supports marketing efforts and helps manage and promote listings.

Common questions

Questions about the people behind every transaction.

Who makes up the Perkins & Associates team?

Perkins & Associates is a four-person team with John L Scott in Kent, WA: Joe Perkins as managing broker, Gail Perkins as operations manager, Rylee as transaction coordinator, and Hermie as administrative assistant. Every client works with the same four people from first call to closing.

What does Gail Perkins do on the team?

Gail is the operations manager and consults on how best to present your home through preparation and marketing when you sell. She is a licensed broker with a background in public works, building, and community development, and her attention to detail helps deliver seamless service through the transaction.

Who coordinates my transaction paperwork and deadlines?

Rylee, the team's transaction coordinator, tracks each step of the paperwork from signed offer to closing so nothing slips. She is a licensed transaction coordinator with a customer service and leadership background, and she is one of the four people you work with from first call to closing.

How do I get in touch with the team?

Call, email, or send a message through the site and you will hear back from a real person, usually the same day. Joe's direct line is (206) 960-4985 and his email is joe@perkinsnwre.com, and each team member's direct contact info is listed on this page.

What is Hermie's role on the team?

Hermie is the administrative assistant who supports the team's marketing efforts and helps manage and promote listings. His background in administration and marketing brings organizational and communication skill to every listing the team launches.

Work with the team

Every transaction has a team behind it.

Call, email, or send a message and you will hear back from a real person, usually the same day. Joe, Gail, Rylee, and Hermie are here to keep the process calm, clear, and on track.

Reach the team

We reply within one business day.