When recently asked if he was the son of Sunny and Greg Butler, Bret Butler jokingly said, "Oh, yes, I’m the hybrid of Sunny and Greg!" And, according to one of Bret’s most recent clients: "He is, indeed, the ‘hybrid’ model!"

A standard of excellence is not new to Bret Butler, the newest partner for Butler & Butler, Inc. of Windermere/Bellevue Commons, Woodinville’s top producing real estate team.

Since joining the team in June of this year, Bret has already successfully closed six transactions and is well on his way to becoming one of the Eastside’s top producing buyer’s agents.

Bret Butler, son of Sunny and Greg Butler of Woodinville, grew up in Woodinville. He earned a scholarship to the University of Southern California in 2000, earning a degree in communications in 2004. His years at USC taught him to be a disciplined, formidable competitor, as he was a starting pitcher on the Trojan baseball team. Bret was awarded the Marks Foundation Scholar Athlete for Excellence in Athletics and Academics, as well as being named to the Pac 10 All Academic Team in 2003 and 2004.

Upon graduation, Bret spent five  years in wholesale finance, earning the distinction of No. 1 in sales production, top 1 percent in business development, and Platinum Producer for Sales Excellence for one of the nation’s largest lending institutions.

Bret married Lisa, his college sweetheart, in 2007. His desire to return to Seattle never wavered, so the opportunity to merge into the family business was a natural.

With a strong background in sales, growing up in a real estate family, and a wife in real estate, his decision to be a part of Butler & Butler was a match in every way.

Bret and Lisa, Butler & Butler (2), look forward to the rich traditions of life and business on Seattle’s Eastside.

Like their parents, you will see them deeply involved in their community from the local Chamber to sports to Young Life. They look forward to giving back to the community they know and love.