Our Management Team

For Joe Platz, everything he does is aimed at getting results. Each step towards completing a transaction is purposeful. To that end, he has assembled a top-notch, highly skilled team comprised of individuals with differing skillsets whose goal is the same – to equip clients with the knowledge they need to make the most informed choices surrounding the biggest asset they can own – a home. This top-producing real estate team, The Platz Group, which more than tripled its annual sales volume over the last two years, has been recognized in the industry as going above and beyond for its clients. Strategic business planning, a focused advertising strategy, and excellent communication all serve to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Today’s fluid housing market, certainly in the Puget Sound region, requires in depth knowledge, experience, and complex networking to be successful. Joe went into this business over a dozen years ago with a passion to educate his clients to reduce the stress surrounding the process and to empower them to make informed decisions about this major milestone in their lives. He regards helping people meet their real estate needs as a privilege he is honored to do. To that end, Joe and his team are ready to help clients with a myriad of property choices – residential, short sale, commercial, investment, multi-family. Everyone from experienced investors to first-time buyers will find that this team is fully prepared to guide them towards a successful closing. Beginning by instructing them on the process, then tailoring marketing strategy to each client’s specific needs, Joe’s specialists bring their talents and expertise to bear to ensure a successful transaction. As one of many satisfied reviewers stated, “Joe turned a potentially stressful experience into an enjoyable one, and always gave me confidence that I had all of the right information to make my decisions.” Joe Platz has a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate dreams. Make the wise move, and put him on your team.

Few people in the real estate industry can boast the education and experience held by Mark Weaver. As the son of a real estate agent, Mark had exposure to the career at an early age, eventually joining the family business in the mid-1980s. Since the mid-1990s he has held a real estate license in three different states in the Pacific Northwest. His portfolio includes Investment Opportunities, Investment Property, and Corporate Access Rights Negotiations, and he is no stranger to various specialized real estate transactions. Mark’s education includes a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Boise State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University. His focus for the latter degree was on International Business, with a special interest in Mexico and South America. With all of his instruction and professional background, Mark is well qualified as a trainer in the professional development of brokers. He also develops organizational structures for the real estate industry. Mark Weaver’s unique resume makes him a crucial asset for Sound Equity Property Management. He is a major reason why clients should put this agency on the short list when considering management of their assets

Ash grew up in Snohomish County and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has over 25 years of customer service experience, starting at a young age working at her parents arcade business. Ash has provided administrative and transaction support for colleges and real estate professionals for over 8 years. She diligently works behind the scenes, communicating with all the parties to ensure every transaction runs as smoothly as possible. Ash also provides the team with the tools and support they need to provide quality service to all of our clients.