Biography
(1) "Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck." George Carlin (1937-2008);
(2) "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." Albert Einstein (1879-1955);
(3) "You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra (1925- );
(4) "The journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step." Confucius (551 BC-479 BC);
(5) "Believe that you are defeated, believe it long enough, and it is likely to become a fact." Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993);
Bruce is a graduate of Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, earning his Bachelors degree in History & Political Science. Bruce also earned his Masters in MBA / Business Administration (Management) from University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS.
Bruce was born in Worthington, MN, Minnesota. He is Married with 4 children, Melinda Lee McKinnon Bokeno, Michelle Lynn McKinnon Willoughby, Kaitlin Karie Lai McKinnon and Kaia Thi McKinnon. In his spare time, Bruce enjoys Computing, Photography and Ancestral Search.
Welcome to my Professional Profile
I have been a "Full Service" Realtor" for Windermere Real Estate in the Puget Sound area northwest of Seattle since 1999 after retiring from my first life in healthcare administration.
SPECIALTY
Homes, Condominiums & Town Homes and Land
(1) Puget Sound View & waterfront Properties
(2) Luxury estates (starting at $500,000)
Because real estate is a "neighborhood specific" business, I limit my practice to the following South Snohomish County Cities
(1) Everett
(2) Mukilteo (office)
(3) Edmonds (the Bowel)
(4) Lynnwood (Norma Beach & Meadowdale)
(5) Woodway
The above communities are the most popular northwest Puget Sound suburbs and are located just 25 to 40 minutes (commute) north of downtown Seattle, west of Interstate 5.
WINDERMERE literally dominates Puget Sound real estate (47% market share -- closest competitors are at 9%). The Windermere "Mukilteo office" is situated in the up-scale community of Mukilteo (population 22,000) located in what is believed to be the best school district west of Interstate 5 (enhances re-sale value).
Muk-il-t-eo is a Native American name meaning "good camping ground." The city was ranked 23rd by Sperling's "Best Places" as a top affordable US suburb (Business Week 2006) and by Money Magazine (2007 and 2009) as one of the BEST places to live (69th and 10th respectively).
Click on LINKS below (or copy and insert URL into your browser):
MAPS
(1) Northwest: http://tinyurl.com/5vltcm
(2) Puget Sound: http://tinyurl.com/6hg9nh
(3) Mukilteo: http://tinyurl.com/69jyun
INFO
(1) Windermere Awards: http://tinyurl.com/6ctupz
(2) City of Mukilteo: http://www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us
MUKILTEO RATINGS
(1) Business Week 2006 (23rd Best US Suburb): http://tinyurl.com/65p63b
(2) Money Magazine 2007 (69th Best Small Town): http://tinyurl.com/5vvsvq
(3) Money Magazine 2009 (10th Best Small Town): http://tinurl.com/mhhcrz
ADVANCED Realtor EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
(1) CRS: Certified Residential Specialist (2)
(2) GRI: Graduate, Real Estate Institute (2)
(3) ABR: Accredited Buyer's Representative (2)
(4) SRES: Senior's Real Estate Specialist (2)
(5) GREEN: NAR Green Designation (2)
(6) e-PRO: Certified Internet Specialist (2)
(7) CLHMS: Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (1)
1 = Trademark of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing ® (Dallas, TX, Laruie Moore Moore, Chairman of the Board)
2 = Trademark of NAR ® (Chicago, IL / Washington, DC)
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Snohomish County-Camano Association of Realtors
(1) 2003-2010 Government Affairs Committee
(2) 2005-2008 Ethics Hearings Panel
(3) 2007-2010 Education Committee
(4) 2006-2009 Communications Committee
(5) 2006 Vice President of Government Affairs
(6) 2007 Vice President of Communications & Public Relations
(7) 2004-2010 SCCAR Board of Directors
> 2009 SCCAR President Elect
> 2010 SCCAR President
> 2011 SCCAR Past President
McKinnon - LIFE PROFILES
(1) Healthcare CV: http://www.scribd.com/doc/1838608/VITAE-Bruce-W-McKinnons-Medical-Administration-Curriculum-Vitae-19641998
(2) Residential Real Estate: http://www.scribd.com/doc/1987028/Bruce-McKinnons-Education-Real-Estate-Licenses-Designations-Certifications
(3) Professional Profile on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewmckinnon
PRIOR TO REAL ESTATE (Corporate World)
(1) Health Care Administration (34 years, retired)
(2) CEO, last 20 years
Managed physician based single & multi-specialty group practices
|||| St Paul, MN |||| Hattiesburg, MS |||| Kirkland, WA |||| Denver, CO |||| Des Moines, IA ||||
(3) MGMA / Medical Group Management Association
Honorary Life Member (Distinguished)
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FAMILY
--Wife/Linda: Elementary School Social Worker/Counselor
--4 Daughters: 2 married and 2 in school (middle and senior high)