Agent Spotlight: Jaime Bocek with Keller Williams Tri Cities Realty in Kennewick, WA!

Jaime Bocek

Keller Williams Tri Cities Realty

Experience: 17 years

Specialization: Resale, New Construction

Areas Served: Richland, West Richland,  Pasco, Kennewick, Benton City, Prosser, Finley, Burbank

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Q: What made you interested in Real Estate?

A: Helping others and meeting new people.

Q: What is the most interesting thing that happened during an open house you hosted?

A: At my very first open house, I took the key out of the lockbox to unlock the door and it fell between the deck boards and I couldn't get to it.

Q: What was your favorite moment in your career so far?

A: There's not just one moment that stands out to me, but I will say that helping first-time buyers - and getting to tell them their offer has been accepted, and handing them their keys at closing...seeing how grateful and emotional they are, and getting to be a part of that, is probably my favorite!

Q: What do you wish you had known when you first got your real estate license?

A: It's a lot harder than it looks and there's so much to learn that you're not taught when taking the licensing class.

Q: In what ways have you seen the real estate industry change since you started?

A: When I started in '06, it was a pretty balanced market - and then the recession happened. The past few years were a crazy, fast-moving, seller's market...and now we're seeing a slowdown. I feel like I've been through all of the highs and lows!

Q: What's the most challenging part of your job? 

A: Emotions. When you're working with human beings in one of the biggest purchases/decisions they'll make in their lives, there's a lot of emotion that goes into that. Setting expectations upfront and communicating is definitely key to helping people understand the process so that they don't get overwhelmed.

Q: If you could sum up being a real estate agent in five words or less, what would you say?

A: Hard work, but so rewarding!