Michele Rennie
There are some places that on arrival, you instantly feel at home - Walla Walla felt that way from my first visit in 2001. More than a decade later and my husband and I know that we have found the good life here in Walla Walla.
On that first visit, I was working for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville, Wash as Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Manager for their Washington and California wineries. However, once they built Northstar Winery, I knew that I had to live here.
Since then, my career has transitioned naturally into winery and wine tourism consultant, wine marketing educator and innkeeper. With owning a vineyard inn here in Walla Walla for more than a decade, I was able to really hone the valuable skills of customer service, communications, marketing and problem-solving.
Becoming a real estate broker in 2014 was the natural evolution of this career path. And as a real estate professional, I enjoy using my expertise and my deep love for Walla Walla to assist my clients in finding their new home or the perfect property to launch their business. Let’s work together and find that perfect home or business property for your slice of the Walla Walla good life.
“The best part of real estate is when your clients become your friends and they share their love of Walla Walla with their friends and family.”
Credentials:
Licensed Realtor Washington & Oregon
Certified Results Agent (Marketing & Listing Specialist) designation (04/2017)
Certified Negotiation Expert (completed 05/2017)
Education:
BA Journalism cum laude (major Public Relations)
Western Washington University
Leadership & Community:
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance ~ Marketing Committee 2004-2006
Wine Marketing Summit Presenter ~ June 2006 & 2007
Tourism Walla Walla 2008-2013 ~ Executive Board 2008-2012, Board Chair 2010 -2012, Marketing Chair 2010-2013
Walla Walla Bed & Breakfast Inns Association ~ Founding Member & President 2010-2012
PR Chair, Walla Walla Association of Realtors ~ 2015-2017