ABOUT HELEN WATTLEY-AMES

Energetic and resourceful professional with twenty years’ experience in commercial real estate (retail, office, and multifamily). Proven record of formulating and executing strategy, improving financial performance, streamlining operations, and building teams. Extensive experience in varied management and leadership roles.

CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
Washington State Real Estate License (Managing Broker)
Certificate in Management, University of Southern Maine
M.A., The University of Michigan
B.A., University of Bristol

ABOUT MARAVAL

Maraval is a northern suburb of Port of Spain, capital of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, where I was born and raised.   People who meet me often think I have a British accent, for which you can blame my English mother. I also have a Trinidad accent, which you might get to hear sometime, thanks to my Trini roots.

I chose the name “Maraval” for my real estate services firm in honor of my homeland, and also because Maraval is a microcosm of real estate uses. The original trickling river and soaring stands of bamboo still survive amid a bustle of transit and retail, schools and churches, offices and restaurants, hotels and golf courses – all a short drive from the highrises of downtown. 

Growing up in Maraval, I didn’t know I would end up making a career in real estate in Seattle. Here I am, and I look forward to working with you.