Ralph Barber
Founder, Managing Broker, First Western Properties
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone (425) 250-3270
Property Types
Retail
Markets
Seattle/Puget Sound, Bremerton/Silverdale
Bio
Ralph Barber joined First Western Properties in 1979 as its first agent and became the President and principal in 1982. Prior to joining the company Ralph worked for Western Pacific Properties Commercial real estate in Seattle. Ralph Graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Business in 1973. Prior to that, he was a commissioned officer in the US Army both as a helicopter pilot and Troop commander and served in both Vietnam and Germany. Ralph has successfully represented both landlords and tenants, investors and sellers in the commercial real estate arena for over 39 years including Petco, Clothestime, Pickway Shoes, Half Price Books, Blockbuster video, Washington Credit Union and First Security Bank. One of his notable transactions is locating and brokering the property that today is the Columbia Winery in Woodinville, WA.
