Heather Othmer

Broker

CONTACT

Cell

(360) 739-9224

Office

(360) 671-5000

Website

http://heatherothmer.com

Offices

Bellingham- Fairhaven

Windermere Real Estate / Whatcom, Inc.
1200 Old Fairhaven Parkway

Bellingham, WA 98225

Heather

Thanks for taking the time to dig a little deeper. I've been a top producing real estate broker consistently since I came into the business in 2004, and now I can use all that experience to help YOU! I'm native to the state of Washington, but spent most of my formative years growing up on the East side. Have you ever really felt like you were "home"? I had never had that experience until I came to Bellingham and walked onto WWU campus in 1990. It was an overwhelming peace that came over me. I had found home. I later graduated with English and Linguistics, but my largest accomplishment was definitely finding my place on this planet. Now I get to help other people find home. It's a huge joy and a great honor for me every time. Outside of the office I am an avid mountain biker and snow boarder. I also participate in the two major relay races in Whatcom County-- "The Bellingham Traverse" and "Ski to Sea". My Women's Recreation Division Ski to Sea team has won the Silver medal in 2005, the Gold Medal in 2006, 2007, 2008 the silver in 2009 and 2010. We are planning to reclaim the gold THIS YEAR!

Whatcom County

Yes- It rains!! That's what keeps us green, lush and beautiful. Honestly, it doesn't rain as much as you think. We get 35.8" of precipitation a year- The national average is 36.5"! Seattle sits at 37.7" and Olympia at 50". During our grey months the sun tends to pop out at the end of the day for short and beautiful sunset over the San Juan Islands. The farm land of Whatcom County produces more berries than any other county in the nation. Our picturesque rolling green pasture land meets meticulous berry fields with the backdrop of Mt. Baker, Shuksan and the entire snow capped Cascade range. Yes, it IS what post cards are made of.

Bellingham

Bellingham has a very high IQ. This comes from a couple of factors. First off, a lot of the residents found this gem of a city by attending WWU and then refusing to leave. Secondly, it's a lifestyle city which means people move here for the Mt. biking, the sailing or the proximity to the mountains (for example), and then they figure out how to make it work. Entrepreneurial success is very high in this city. We are the birth place of Erin Baker's Cookies, Brambleberry Soap Co., Hank Crank Films and many other strong national businesses. Bellingham's slogan is "The City of Subdued Excitement" which rings true because at only 90,800 population we have no traffic issues and very clean air. For those of you who prefer a "greater metropolitan area" we sit a comfortable 1.5 hours north of Seattle and 1 hour south of Vancouver BC. Both cities offer "unrestrained excitement" for those days you might need a rush hour. The rule of thumb in Bellingham is that each of our baristas and bar tenders most likely have an advanced degree and provide our community with interesting and dynamic conversation for anyone that might belly up.

North Skagit County

North Skagit County starts just south of Bellingham. The county line on Chuckanut Drive is just south of Larrabee State Park and on I-5 just south of Lake Samish. I do a lot of business in North Skagit because I live on Chuckanut Drive and I believe that this environment is one of the most beautiful that we have to offer. The rocky shoreline curves beautifully south down the Puget Sound until it pops out onto the Skagit flats. The Skagit flats offer a unique soil that produces the second highest amount of tulip bulbs in the world (first is Holland). This area of unique lifestyle also boasts Oyster Farms, unusually prolific artist community, amazing views and large rural parcels of land.

Testimonials

Dean Shelton

Oct 2026

Heather was fantastic to work with... She was available, timely, insightful and helped ensure things went smooth. She always was a great advocate ensuring home was left clean and ready for the move in. I greatly appreciate all she did.

Reily Kennedy

Oct 2026

Heather was great listening to our thoughts and adjusting what she showed us.

Robert Campbell

Oct 2026

Heather was excellent and responsive navigating a very challenging purchase process due multiple issues from difficult seller communication to property line issues.

Marie

Oct 2026

Excellent

Jennifer Campbell

Oct 2026

Heather is just who we needed to find our next landing spot. She is an amazing communicator who is always accessible and quick to respond to our every query. She heard what both of us were looking for and found multiple locations that checked all our boxes so we quickly found "the" house. Because the seller side was complicated, Heather was a strong experienced advocate for us and communicated clearly & decisively. We are so grateful for the extra, above & beyond work she did to get us to closing. Thank you Heather!

Julie Winter

Oct 2026

Heather is a wonderful person to work with. She listens to our concerns and keeps our interests in mind. She doesn't push us one way or another and gives her honest opinion when we ask. She's warm and easy-going, and we always enjoy getting to work with her.

Jennifer Flynn

Oct 2026

Heather was fantastic. Responded quickly, found good solutions to tricky situations, She is a knowledgeable professional. I highly recommend her.plus she's knows the area so well. I would not have gotten the place without her expertise.

Josh Kastan

Oct 2026

Absolutely fantastic from beginning to end! Heather was super knowledgeable, responsive, helpful, and went above and beyond!

Angela Vitums

Oct 2026

She was amazing. She helped me find my last home as well, and I am so greatful for her kind, professional nature.

Ronald Pierce

Oct 2026

Excellent.

Jeremy Godsell

Oct 2026

Absolutely incredible! From day 1 until closing Heather was available, informative, and there for us every step of the way. We feel lucky to have had her help us through this process - she made a complicated and sometimes stressful process easy to navigate. Would recommend her to anyone.

Gabrielle Godsell

Oct 2026

Heather was amazing to work with! She was professional, kind and extremely knowledgeable. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions about the home buying process. She answered all of our questions and gave us ample information and tools to help us with our purchase! She was always available to talk to and was prompt in everything she did! We couldn’t be happier with how she handled everything.

Jennifer Lee

Oct 2026

prompt , courteous and knowledgeble

Judith Othmer

Oct 2026

Absolutely perfect!! Heather handled all the complicated processes with complete proficiency & kept me well informed throughout. A delight to work with!

The Estate of Janice E Roehl

Oct 2026

Heather has been great. Professional, knowledgeable and attentive.

Leslie Krantz

Oct 2026

Excellent! Heather Othmer was amazing! We couldn't have done it without her!

Elizabeth Thornton

Oct 2026

Heather Othmer was marvelous with which to work. Very knowledgeable about the area where we wanted to move, personable, efficient and well-prepared. Very accomodating, she answered our inquiries quickly or, if necessary, found the answers/information in short order. Despite the fact that we aren't living in the Bellingham area or even in the state, the documents and paperwork were easy to understand and complete. Windermere Real Estate is the prime example of what a real estate business should be. Definitely would recommend to friends and acquaintances. Thank you!

Christina McDonell

Oct 2026

Professional, calm, detailed and timely! everything I have experienced before with Heather! We knew we could depend on her expertise and advice and so it was easy to call her for this endeavor!

Rebecca Bogard

Oct 2026

Heather was most accommodating because I was out of town and had a strange schedule. When selling she also helped get the place ready for sale when I wasn't there.

Travis Sorensen

Oct 2026

Exceptional! It was a very complex and nuanced transaction and Heather flawlessly guided us through the process. We could not be more pleased with her professionalism, expertise, and just being wonderful!

Scott Chesnut

Oct 2026

Unbelievably great. She had our back the whole time. She went way beyond what I have experienced in past transactions. Heather is a rock star!

Wendy Chesnut

Oct 2026

Heather is amazing. Beyond the obvious thorough knowledge she has in the realty world, she has such heart for her clients. Understanding the tough decisions and positions one can be in during this sometimes sensitive time is a gift. She provides thoughtful guidance. Both my husband and I felt very trusting of her suggestions. We couldn't have felt in better hands.

Suzanne Thomas

Oct 2026

Heather was extremely well prepared and knowledgeable about my home from our fist meeting onward. Her marketing skills, understanding of homes in my price range, and ability to read people resulted in a timely sale at a price above my expectations. Excellent insight and preparation led to a smooth sale. I would highly recommend Heather for anyone selling a home, especially at the high end of the market.

Suzanne Thomas

Oct 2026

Outstanding. Heather had researched my market and understood the opportunities my property provided even before we met the first time. Her pricing advice, marketing expertise and ability to read and work with people resulted in a timely sale at a very good price. I would give her the highest recommendation especially on high end properties.

Brian Schmidt

Oct 2026

Heather was great to work with. She helped me navigate the issues we encountered during the sale and made it easy for me as the seller. She had an offer for me in less than 4 days that was at the exact sales price we were hoping for. I plan to purchase again in the next year or two and without a doubt will be reaching out to Heather again. On top of being great realtor she's a great person. She understands people and how to put them at ease during stressful processes.

Brian Schmidt

Oct 2026

Excellent

Sandra Scott

Oct 2026

Professional and as good as I expected.

wac101

Oct 2026

We were extremely pleased with Heather’s handling of the sale of our home. We valued her professionalism, her communication skills, her flexibility, and her unwavering optimism. Despite twists and turns in the sale process, she maintained a positive and caring attitude and was the ultimate guide throughout this journey. We highly recommend Heather ~ 5 stars doesn’t quite do it!

youlllovethishouse

Oct 2026

Heather is an expert. She is precise, knowledgable, and caring of all parties. She has handled all of my real estate transactions with professional confidence and accuracy. There is not a better agent in our market!

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Oct 2026

Heather is the best! We could not be more pleased with our home buying experience. With her extensive knowledge of the area and market, and many years of experience in the business, she is a master of her craft. We didn’t realize the home buying process could be this easy and pain free...until now. We’re absolutely convinced she had everything to do with that. We were fortunate to get to work with Heather, and would do it again in a heartbeat!