Our Core Values

The foundation we were built on.

HONESTY & INTEGRITY

We are different from non-member licensees in that we are members of the Realtor Association who voluntarily subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

We give back to the community by supporting organizations like the Parkland Spanaway Rotary club, The Franklin Pierce Foundation, the Trinity Food Pantry, and more.

HIGHER EDUCATION

We are held to a Higher Standard of Education & with many influences coming from all directions, we act as consultants to serve our clients’ best interests.

Meet Julie Collison

Designated Managing Broker & Owner

Julie was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. She attended Green River Community College and began her career in the title insurance industry. She worked for over 20 years as a Loan Officer and Loan Processor at lending institutions including Heritage Bank, Tacoma Savings and Loan, Security Pacific Mortgage, Key Mortgage Services and ARC’s Mortgage.

Julie obtained her real estate license in April of 1990. She and her husband, Pat, purchased Collison Realty in April of 1990, from Pat’s father Dayle. Pat was the designated broker and ran the company until his unfortunate death in 2005. As a result, Julie took the necessary education courses and transitioned into the role of Designated Managing Broker for the firm. She has been helping make people’s dreams of homeownership come true ever since!

She continues to improve her education, striving to learn as much as possible about the real estate industry with a focus on Law and Legal issues in Real Estate.

Giving back to the community is important to Julie and she has participated in many community organizations and held many volunteer positions throughout the years. Currently, she is an active member of the Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Club, Garfield Street Business Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors (TPCAR), The Franklin Pierce Foundation, Women’s Council of Realtors and the Lincoln High School Alumni Association. She is proud to be one of the founders of DiscoverParkland.com.

Michelle Garrett (Collison) - Realtor & Broker

Michelle is passionate about helping people and bringing value to her community. With a background in marketing, client relations, and HR, she has developed strong organizational and communication skills that help her create smooth and efficient real estate experiences for her clients. A third-generation real estate agent, Michelle pairs her extensive business and analytics background with a personal, hands-on approach to guide buyers and sellers through the process. Michelle’s goal is to build lasting relationships with her clients and ensure they feel confident in every step of their real estate journey.

Jesse Broadwell - Realtor & Broker

Jesse has been in the real estate business since 2002. In addition to being a real estate broker, Jesse is a licensed and bonded contractor and builds new homes in the Pierce and Thurston county areas. Jesse has completed transactions in several areas including North Yelm, Roy, McKenna, Yelm, Spanaway and Rainier.

A Brief History of Collison Realty

Collison Realty, LLC was founded in 1965 by Dayle Collison, who paved the way in establishing our Realty Company as being based on Hard Work, Ethics, and conducting business with Integrity. Our reputation as an honest, ethical, trustworthy and hardworking business entity has continued to follow our company founder since that day. Now, with Julie’s extensive background in title insurance mortgage lending, real estate sales, management, and negotiation, she provides a valuable resource to her clients, helping make their real estate dreams come true.

A Brief History of Collison Realty

Collison Realty, LLC was founded in 1965 by Dayle Collison, who paved the way in establishing our Realty Company as being based on Hard Work, Ethics, and conducting business with Integrity. Our reputation as an honest, ethical, trustworthy and hardworking business entity has continued to follow our company founder since that day. Now, with Julie’s extensive background in title insurance mortgage lending, real estate sales, management, and negotiation, she provides a valuable resource to her clients, helping make their real estate dreams come true.

1965

Collison Realty LLC was founded in 1965 by Dayle Collison. Dayle founded Collison Realty on values based on Hard Work, Ethics, and conducting business with Integrity. Our reputation as an honest, ethical, trustworthy and hardworking business entity has continued to follow our company since its founding.

1978

Pat Collison joined Collison Realty in 1978 after graduating from Washington State University.

1990

Pat and Julie bought the business from Dayle in 1990. Pat ran the business for many years and Julie got her Real Estate License to help support Pat and the business. Pat served as president of the Multiple Listing Service, and Director of the Tacoma Pierce County Association of REALTORS and he held many other elected and committee positions.

2005

Unfortunately, in 2005, at age 49, a heart attack took Pat’s life. Julie took the necessary steps to take over as Managing Designated Broker and has been running the business ever since.

Present

With Julie’s extensive background in title insurance mortgage lending, real estate sales, management, and negotiation, she provides a valuable resource to her clients, helping make their real estate dreams come true.