Agent Profiles

Saint Newton

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206.623.8586
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With more than 22 years of extensive experience as a commercial real estate broker, Saint Newton ranks as one of Paragon’s top producers. Among his many favorite aspects as a real estate broker, Saint particularly enjoys partnering with his clients to smoothly and efficiently achieve their goals.

Clients return to Saint for his ability to listen and thoughtfully solicit the best council. His honest reputation and long-standing client relationships have resulted in repeat business, yielding multiple transactions as well as new business opportunities.

Before focusing his talent in commercial real estate sales and management, Saint earned a degree in business administration from the University of Washington and held a number of other positions that included a stint as a carpenter.

When Saint is away from work (and not busy managing his personal apartment properties), he enjoys playing seasonal sports with his family, including water sports during the summer and snow skiing in the winter. In addition to these pastimes, Saint has served as “Nation Chief” for the YMCA’s Y-Guides program and continues to coach soccer for the Northshore Youth Soccer Association.

Conor Barclay

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206.812.9124
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Prior to joining Paragon Real Estate Advisors Inc., Conor worked in the construction field renovating residential and commercial investment properties. He gained valuable field experience during those eight years and as a result knows the value “sweat equity” can add to an aging property.

Now he specializes in the sale of investment properties and works hard to help his clients achieve their goals. Conor has sold mid and large sized investment properties ranging in value from $500,000 to $8,000,000. While at Paragon, he has sold one apartment building per month, totaling over 600 apartment unit sales.

Conor is a native Puget Sound resident and attended Western Washington University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration.

His enthusiasm and energy is reflected in his passion for steelhead fishing. He’s been an active volunteer with Stream Team and Nisqually Stream Stewards helping to rebuild our Puget Sound salmon runs. During his time away from the office, Conor enjoys working on his home, his rental in West Seattle and spending time with his family and friends.

Eric Smith

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206.623.6077
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During his 14 years with Paragon, Eric has listed and sold over $300 million in combined multi-unit apartment and commercial transactions; totaling over 209 transactions and a large portfolio of recommendation letters from thankful clients. Eric’s high closing ratio is the result of his market knowledge, experience and ability to foresee and overcome obstacles during marketing and escrow. Clients appreciate his responsiveness, diligence, objectivity, attention to detail and on-time transaction closings.

His successful 23 years in real estate began early, as a career-driven college student. While in college, Eric earned his real estate license and set to work for the largest privately owned broker of condominiums in Seattle. Just four years later and freshly graduated, Eric managed over 300 units and ten employees, converting over 180 apartment units to condominiums.

A native to Washington, Eric resides in Bellevue with his wife of 19 years, two children and their dog. His hobbies and family activities are numerous, including his son and daughter’s soccer, baseball, basketball and tennis, skiing, boating and trail riding. When time permits, he can be found renovating properties and pursuing his other interests.

Karin Laun

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206.812.9120
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Peter Larsen

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206.623.7434
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For over 20 years, Peter has represented clients in the acquisition and disposition of their commercial real estate needs, bringing with him a high level of enthusiastic motivation, integrity and professionalism. In his career, Peter has closed 7,550 units in 283 separate transactions, totaling $536 million dollars.

Clients appreciate Peter’s connectedness, thoroughness and diligence, but it’s his good humor and tenacity that help overcome obstacles presented along the way of a transaction (from the initial search, negotiation of a contract to the evaluation of alternative properties for a 1031
exchange).

Jon Briener

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206.812.9118
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Jonathan Breiner joined Paragon Real Estate Advisors following his success within the real estate management and development sectors in the Queen Anne area. Since his time at Paragon, Jon has focused his Seattle-area expertise on identifying large-scope potential development apartment opportunities.

His economics, mathematics and finance educational background, as well as his previous experience with technology, mergers and acquisitions, have spring-boarded his real estate career. Outside of work, Jon can be found skiing, mountaineering, golfing and traveling.

Ed Hewson

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206.682.4227
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A Seattle native, Ed is a principal and co-founder of Paragon Real Estate Advisors. He also serves as President of Treen Corporation, an enterprise consisting of real estate, private company investments and Coast Communications, a cable TV company.

In addition, Ed recently served as a Director of Executive Hotels and Resorts (a publicly traded hotel management company) and he continues as an owner/manager of the Executive Hotel Pacific in downtown Seattle. In 2004, Ed was selected as an honoree for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40 Awards Program” in recognition of his outstanding performance in the business community.

Ed is an alumnus of Seattle’s Lakeside School. He earned degrees in Economics and American History from Connecticut College in 1989 and graduated Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management program in 2004.

Ed continues to give back to the community by coaching youth soccer and by volunteering as a Director of the Childhaven centers for abused and neglected children. Ed is a lifetime citizen of West Seattle, where he resides with his wife of 15 years, their three children and a Labrador Retriever.

Dave Meissner

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206.623.8587
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Having grown up in the apartment and construction industries, Dave knows the business inside and out. Over the years, he has owned and developed several apartment complexes in Washington and California. Dave’s creativity in deal structure, keen negotiation skills, clear communications and no-nonsense approach ensure he maintains his position as a top producer every year.

Through his varied experiences in the development and construction industries, Dave has learned to appreciate the value of a strong work ethic. Passionate about his work, his attention to detail and his business tenacity ensure smooth transactions and profitable investments for his clients. Dave’s clients recognize him as a consummate professional and deem him “the best in the business.” They acknowledge his efforts with repeat business and referrals.

Dave values spending time with his wife of 20 years and their three daughters. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling and volunteering in his community.

Jeff Stoner

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206.812.9123
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Thanks to Jeff Stoner's 10+ years working with high-level executives in corporate sales and management, his polished skills have quickly proven an affective asset. These skills have repeatedly ensured that his clients experience a seamless process in realizing their long-term goals.

Jeff's strong work ethic, extensive sales experience and negotiation skills, combined with his market knowledge and comprehensive financial analysis have led him to his quick success at Paragon.

Jeff currently resides in the Seattle/Greenlake area with his wife of six years and their Great Dane. Together they enjoy traveling abroad, camping, snowboarding, golfing, deep-sea and freshwater fishing. They are also avid art enthusiasts/collectors and enjoy giving back to the community through local charities.

Cathy Jeney

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206.812.9117
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Cathy Jeney has remained a consistent, top producing commercial agent for over 13 years, representing clients in the acquisition and disposition of their commercial real estate. Cathy has closed 2,866 units in 192 separate transactions, totaling $270 million in sales.

Her work ethic, thoroughness, diligence and 110% commitment ensure her clients achieve their real estate goals as well as a smooth transaction. In addition, her strong negotiation and interpersonal skills allow Cathy to successfully represent her clients.

This, combined with her extensive market knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism and ability to overcome obstacles has earned her an impressive reputation and consistent repeat business. Her remarkable track record stems from commitment to the industry, meticulous detail and follow-through, ability to overcome obstacles and hands-on experience.

Part of Cathy’s work satisfaction stems from the relationships formed while assisting clients with their real estate needs. When not working, Cathy can be found mentoring children, hiking, biking, traveling and giving back to the community.

Dave Smith

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206.623.0258
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Maintaining his recognized status as a top producer, Dave Smith has sold over $100 million in investment properties and completed over 100 transactions during his ten years in the real estate business.
 
His hard work ethic and dedication, creative negotiating skills and professional representation has created great results for his clients. Dave’s success has been created by putting his clients’ goals first.

Clients best appreciate Dave for his loyalty, professionalism and integrity; more specifically, he is consistently recognized for his hands-on-attention, goal identification, property repositioning and ability to successfully coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

When not hard at work, Dave manages his personal real estate investment portfolio and enjoys spending time with his four active children and wife of over ten years. Together, they live in Seattle enjoying the nature of the Puget Sound region and its many attractions.

David W. Petersen

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206.623.8413
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While with Paragon, David has consistently closed between $20 and $40 million in commercial transactions each year. During his 19 years in commercial real estate, he’s both creatively and strategically achieved his clients’ goals through his comprehensive approach to client representation.

His success is due, in part, to his in-depth knowledge, detailed and varied market analyses, ability to creatively negotiate through the most complex of real estate challenges, as well as effectively communicate to a broad range of constituents.

David is committed to developing and meeting his clients’ unique goals and representing them in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, exceeding the industry’s highest standards.

His high level of motivation, enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism moves beyond his career. In fact, when David is not at work, he’s enjoying adventures with his wife and two boys or helping Washington’s largest hunger relief agency, Food Lifeline, where he serves as an active board member.

Brian Platt

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206.812.9130
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Brian Platt has successfully represented numerous investors in the Greater Seattle area. He believes Seattle’s diversified economy and excellent quality of life offer the perfect climate for buying and selling investment real estate. As co-owner of a 14 unit apartment building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Brian uses his personal experience and insight as a property owner to leverage added value for his clients.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Washington. Prior to beginning a career in real estate, Brian gained in-depth knowledge of financial investment and retirement planning while working at Morgan Stanley.

Away from the office, Brian stays active playing golf and basketball, attending basketball and football games (Go Huskies!) and spending time with his family at his Whidbey Island cabin.

Paul Mickley

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206.623.7881
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For the past 20 years, Paul has been involved in the valuation, negotiation, marketing and/or sale of more than 300 properties representing in excess of $250 million in value. Since co-founding Paragon in 1995, Paul has consulted on valuation and appraisal, development, improved property, unimproved land and tax appeal for the King/Snohomish Counties.

Paul's clients are well-served; in part due to his expertise in marketing, negotiation and appraisal, as well as his market connectedness and ability to expeditiously handle all matters with follow-through. His countless appreciative and long standing clients especially value his attention to detail, professionalism and quality of presentation.

During his time away from the office, Paul enjoys his activities in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands where he is a licensed and accomplished pilot and certified scuba diver.

John Stoner

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206.623.0089
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Over the course of his 20 years in the real estate business, John Stoner has generated an impressive list of clients and closed transactions.

John attributes his success to the insight and perspective he’s gleaned from working in all three cornerstone areas of the real estate industry (brokerage, development and property management).

Outside of work, John’s active life includes serving on both the Archdiocesan Housing Authority Board of Trustees and the Catholic Community Services Board of Trustees. In addition to spending time with his wife and four children hiking, skiing and mountain biking, John is also a coach for Little League Baseball and the Seattle Youth Soccer Association.