Barbara Saunders is a Charter Member of The Agency Port Townsend and the dedicated Listing Coordinator for top-producing broker Holley Carlson. Licensed since 1994, she brings a wealth of real estate experience to her behind-the-scenes role, meticulously researching properties to ensure accurate and comprehensive details. Barbara manages this portion of the transaction process so Holley can focus on servicing her clients and ultimately delivering a seamless transaction for all clientele.
Prior to entering the real estate field, Barbara built a distinguished career as a registered nurse, serving communities in Colorado Springs, Galveston (Texas), La Jolla (California), and Burkina Faso. Her five years in French-speaking West Africa included volunteer work with the Peace Corps and later a partnership with an NGO to establish mother-newborn clinics—a testament to her lifelong dedication to helping others.
Barbara’s community engagement and professional excellence have earned her the Realtor of the Year Award for Jefferson County on two occasions, honoring her generous contributions to both the Realtor Association and local causes. She served as the association’s Education Chair for many years, organizing continuing education opportunities for area Realtors. Driven by a global perspective, Barbara pursued international real estate studies through the CIPS coursework in Bangkok and Paris and contributed her expertise as a member of the Seattle International Real Estate Council (IREC).
In her free time, Barbara enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, bike riding, and hiking.