Meet Our Team
Joe Perkins
Lead Broker
Joe conducts himself with the utmost professionalism to deliver impressive results to his valued clients. Through his expertise and dedication, he is able to provide his clients with excellent opportunities that exist in the Greater South King County real estate market. Being very attuned to his client’s specific real estate goals, Joe takes great care in serving each client with individual attention and insightful awareness into the critical details of the current real estate market. In helping his clients to find their dream home, make a strategic investment, or at the time of selling their property, Joe ensures each client is provided with the expertise that meets their personal objectives.
Joe’s knowledge and experience is a clear advantage to his clients when purchasing or selling a home. Sellers benefit from the skillful marketing measures he applies and his ability to achieve the targeted sales value of their property. Buyers benefit from his keen ability to see value and potential in a property. His desire to help each individual accomplish their housing goals is apparent each time he communicates with a client or negotiates on their behalf.
You will always receive current real estate market knowledge and property evaluations from a professional when you work with Joe. He delivers impressive results by staying on top of the details and keeping his clients informed of all their options. When met with a tough challenge, he is skillful in working through the issues. Joe is a dedicated professional who is always extremely attentive, accessible and responds promptly to his clients.
Gail Perkins
Operation Manager
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 were needed, this 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.
Jason Tate
Broker & Client Specialist
Having lived throughout the Puget sound area for the last 20 years, Jason has a deep connection with the community. Growing up in the area he has seen how the region has changed and looks forward to helping you find not just your dream home, but your dream neighborhood. His favorite way of staying involved is by fostering animals in need and helping them find a new home in the area. With over 9 years of customer service and management in his background, rest assured that you will be a top priority. If you don’t catch Jason showing homes or in his office, you're likely to find him out on a hike with his wife or doing his best to improve his slightly below average basketball skills. We understand that going through a real estate transaction is a stressful time in a persons life, by choosing to work with Perkins & Associates you will find that their team helps alleviate the stress and makes the process something to look forward to.
Val Volker
Coordination Specialist
Val started her real estate career as a buyer’s agent with a top producing Keller Williams expansion team. While gaining experience as an agent, she discovered her real passion and talent were on the transaction side of the sale. This led her to become the Transaction Manager with that top team where she managed transactions across multiple states. She finds true joy being able to help buyers and sellers through their home purchase or sale and supporting agents with their real estate business. Val brings to Perkins and Associates a tremendous amount of transaction management experience with over 800 transactions closed and takes great pride in her work ethic. She holds a BS in Communication Studies from Portland State University. Outside of real estate she enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs and can be found doing endless renovations on her home.