Our Story

Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest is a local franchise of Keller Williams Realty Inc., the largest real estate franchise in North America. Operating Partner, Todd Haigh began KWCRNW in January 2007 by partnering with 28 REALTORS.

Since then, the office has grown to include over 350 agents. The rapid growth trajectory is a result of the unique culture, team spirit, and a passionate conviction to serve their clients with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. An education-based and technology-driven company, Keller Williams Realty was recently named the #1 Training Company in the US by Training Magazine, and KW has been ranked in the top large employers in the Star Tribune Top 100 Workplaces for many years.

Our mission

At Keller Williams, our mission is to build careers worth having, businesses worth owning, lives worth living, experiences worth giving, and legacies worth leaving.

Our vision

Our vision is to be the real estate company of choice for agents and their customers.

Our team

At Keller Williams Classic Realty NW, our leadership team provides exceptional support to ensure the unparalleled success of our agents. With industry expertise and a passion for excellence, our proactive guidance, comprehensive resources, and personalized mentorship empower agents to flourish. We are committed to elevating our agents, solidifying our position as a trailblazer in the real estate industry.

Beth Vitzthum

Team Leader

Todd Haigh

Operating Partner

Gregg Hartos

Broker

Danielle Rothstein

Productivity Coach

Rachel Paavola

Market Center Administrator

Emmy Schwartz

Assistant Market Center Administrator

Tricia DeLong

Assistant to the Team Leader & Broker

Anna Hanson

Director of Agent Services

Mandy Blake

Director of First Impressions

Claire Husen

Director of First Impressions

Marty Richter

Director of Technology

Jessica Gerberding

Transaction Coordinator

Jessica Etter

Transaction Coordinator

Our History Inspires Your Future

1983

Gary Keller co-founds Keller Williams Realty with Joe Williams.

1986

The ALC is founded, introducing a fair commission structure, profit sharing, open books, and the WI4C2TES.

1996

Keller Williams University is formed, KW MAPS Coaching is created.

2004

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent is published and becomes a national bestseller.

2017

Gary Keller announces Keller Williams is a technology company.

2020

Equity is added to the WI4C2TES belief system.

2010

SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times is published.

2015

KW becomes the largest real estate franchise by agent count in the world.

2018

Keller Williams is inducted into the Training Magazine Hall of Fame.

2019

Keller Williams named Most Innovative Real Estate Company by Fast Company Magazine.

2021

KSCORE is introduced.

2023

50+ regions and counting, KW encourages growth on a global scale.