Marla Groves is a real estate agent with Windermere Bellevue Commons, serving clients in Eastside and Seattle neighborhoods. Her client-service background includes private investment management, marketing, culinary work and real estate. Drawing on her experience designing and building a custom home in Kirkland, she offers insight into land sourcing, permitting, design and construction. She helps buyers and sellers recognize a property’s potential and identify improvements that may enhance its value.