Welcome Aboard!

Jon, Frank, Gerd, Joey, Anna, Steve, Tom and Jerry
 

Jon Boyer

The owner and designated broker of Offshore Properties LLC is Jon Boyer, a native North Westerner who was born and raised in Seattle. Jon gravitated to the San Juans in 1981, purchasing property on Shaw Island, and building a homestead.

With a historical knowledge of our local market, a down to earth approach, and a dedication to helping his clients Jon is well qualified to facilitate your real estate experience.

Jon comes from a lineage of realtors, including his grandfather who in the forties founded Boyer Real Estate Company near Seattle's Pike Place Public Market and his father who was a realtor in north east Seattle for many years.

Among his other endeavors, Jon has fished commercially from Alaska to California, has worked extensively in the building trades, and indulges a passion for sailing.

 

Frank Morgan

Born in Yakima and raised in Olympia, Frank graduated Washington State University in '64 with a degree in history.  He fished Kodiak, Alaska from 1962 to 1981, while teaching and instructing for 5 years in Olympia. He first bought his own piece of Orcas Island in 1967 and made it his home in 1972.


After teaching Physical Education and other subjects at Orcas school for 11 years, he decided to embark on his real estate career in 1987 by opening Offshore Properties.

When asked why he chose real estate, Frank simply states the he "Enjoys the challenge of the unknowns in real estate", and adds... "Every day is a new adventure!"


 

Gerd Nieuwejaar

Gerd was born on the West Coast of Norway and moved with her parents to Seattle.  They felt at home in the natural and rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it's proximity to the sea and temperate climate.

In 1992 Gerd and Rolf, on their first Orcas Island visit decided to make this beautiful Island their home.  They designed and built their first home on Orcas in 1996 and moved to Island full time.  They have recently designed and built a beautiful second home on Orcas Island.

Gerd brings the valuable experience of participation in the building of 3 homes from initial concept, design and acquisition through final finish.  It is her goal to assist others to make the process of buying or selling their home or land on the Islands a smooth and satisfying transition.
 

Joey Mount

Joey is no stranger to Orcas Island. Her great-grandparents homesteaded a fruit farm in the historic Crow Valley, where her family still resides. Joey left Orcas after graduating from High School, then returned to start a family. They relocated to Central Oregon, where they made a lifestyle of purchasing land, building, and landscaping custom homes.

Joey recently returned to her island roots. Her knowledge of the island and the building process affords her valuable insight into the entire real estate endeavor. She is pleased to be back among friends and family in our unique community.
 

Anna Roseberry

Anna Roseberry has a very unique connection to Orcas Island as she grew up enjoying the natural beauty and community of the island. Her proactive attitude toward her community inspired her to become fluent in Spanish. She attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio where she graduated with her BA in Spanish Language & Literature and Sociology.

After graduation she returned to Orcas Island to enjoy sailing, family and teaching entry level Spanish to all ages. Subsequently she began working in local real estate offices and in January of 2007 received her real estate license. She joins our office with an extensive background in customer service that has shown her the value of a positive attitude, having a plan and seeing things through to achieve goals.

Anna’s 23 years of experience in the community and love for Orcas Island will serve you well in all your real estate needs.
 

Steve Hopkins, PhD, GRI

A Washington native since 1931, Steve spent the late 1940's and early 50's, working aboard the Puget Sound Freight Line inland freight boats from Olympia to Friday Harbor.

In the mid-50's, Steve worked as a See Bee in the Philippines and later as a geologist in Wyoming and Montana, and moving on to work for the Geological Survey of Canada in Arctic Canada and Arctic Alaska as a paleobotanist.

Currently a full time resident and homeowner on Orcas Island, Steve is involved in many aspects of our local society and government. Aside from being a board member on the Eastsound Water Users Association, the San Juan County Board of Equalization, the San Juan County EMT/Trauma Council and a Commissioner for the Port of Orcas, he also substitutes as a bus driver for the Orcas Island School District and volunteers as a driver for Orcas Island Senior Services.