About RSVP Brokers ERA
Family-Owned Real Estate Brokerage in Washington State
Our Story
RSVP Brokers ERA is a family-owned real estate brokerage serving communities across Washington State. Founded in 2004 by Steve Kloetsch and his son Andy Kloetsch, RSVP has grown from a two-person operation into one of the largest brokerages in the Pacific Northwest, with around 250 licensed brokers, registered offices in Bellevue and Seattle, and brokers serving buyers and sellers in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Thurston, and surrounding counties.
RSVP is affiliated with ERA Real Estate, part of Compass International Holdings, giving brokers and their clients access to a global network spanning more than 2,300 offices in over 30 countries. The brokerage has been recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal, named to its Hall of Fame, and is a RealTrends Verified firm.
The RSVP name has roots that go back a generation before real estate.
Steve Kloetsch was still a kid when his father, Quentin Kloetsch, was starting a construction business and needed a name for it. Steve recalls, "My father opened some mail and came across an invitation to a party. As he read it aloud, he said the word 'RSVP.' From a child's perspective, it immediately sounded like the kind of business name my father was looking for: short, simple, easy to remember, and easy to spell. So I said, 'Why not use RSVP?'" The company became RSVP Construction, and the name stuck.
Years later, when Steve and his son Andy set out to build their own real estate firm, they carried the family name forward. "I like to say that for our family, sawdust is in our blood," Steve explains. "It takes sawdust to build a home, and homes are, of course, a central part of what real estate is all about, whether you're building them or selling them."
"I like to say that for our family, sawdust is in our blood. It takes sawdust to build a home, and homes are, of course, a central part of what real estate is all about."
Steve and Andy started RSVP in 2004 as a two-person brokerage, working directly with buyers and sellers while developing the systems, processes, and culture they wanted to bring to a larger team. By late 2008, they began welcoming their first brokers. Growth came quickly, from two brokers to ten, then twenty, forty, fifty, and onward. Within a few years, RSVP had become one of the largest independent brokerages in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS).
In September 2021, RSVP affiliated with ERA Real Estate, gaining access to global tools, training, and a referral network that stretches across more than 30 countries. Steve and Andy chose ERA because, as Steve puts it, ERA was "a company very focused on the agent." This affiliation made RSVP one of the largest companies in the ERA system.
What We Stand For
RSVP doesn't run on any formal mission statement. "I've been involved with mission statements over the years in the corporate world," Steve says, "and they frequently end up as a plaque on the wall that doesn't really drive much of what the business does." Instead, RSVP runs on core values that show up in how the company actually operates.
Andy describes the foundation in five words: Care, Education, Tools, Value, and Community. "These are the foundations of our business and the key components of a successful agent's business," he says.
At the center of all of it is care. "We deeply care," Andy says. "It isn't something you experience until you're with us. But we care about you and your life."
That philosophy shapes everything from the brokerage's fee structure to how it invests in technology. RSVP is one of the lowest-fee companies among any global brand, and that's by design. Andy puts it simply, "We work hard to avoid much of the smoke and mirrors that agents pay for and never use." Every tool, every service, and every dollar of overhead is evaluated against a straightforward question: Does this actually help our brokers and their clients?
RSVP does not comment on its competitors. "Our focus is not on what they're doing but on what we're doing," Steve says. "Every day, our brokers work hard. They do it because they love real estate and they love people."
"We deeply care. It isn't something you experience until you're with us. But we care about you and your life."
Our Brokers
RSVP Brokers ERA is home to around 250 licensed real estate brokers across Washington State. The brokerage operates as a fully remote company, with registered offices in Bellevue and Seattle, and brokers working from wherever they are throughout the state.
One of the RSVP's greatest strengths is the diversity of its roster. RSVP brokers collectively speak dozens of languages from across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and more. This means that buyers and sellers throughout the Puget Sound region can work with a broker who communicates in their preferred language, an important advantage when making what is often one of the largest financial decisions of their lives.
RSVP brokers serve all types of clients: first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, investors, relocation clients, and international clients. They handle residential properties, commercial transactions, land, and new construction. While individual brokers may specialize in specific segments or neighborhoods, the brokerage as a whole serves the full spectrum of real estate needs.
The primary service areas include Seattle, Bellevue, Snohomish, Tacoma, and the surrounding Eastside communities of Bothell, Kirkland, Kenmore, Redmond, Issaquah, Newcastle, Mercer Island, and Sammamish. RSVP brokers work across King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County, Thurston County, Island County, Skagit County, and several other Washington counties.
Some brokers have been with RSVP for nearly the entire time the company has been bringing on agents. As Steve notes, "Agents are constantly being recruited, often heavily, and retention is an everyday challenge." But brokers stay because, in Steve's words, "they know we're invested in their success." Some who have left have come back. Andy frames it this way: "While some agents have left, we have had many agents return to us because they did not experience anything close to our care and support."
Training and Support
RSVP takes a layered approach to broker training and education, combining in-house programs with the resources of ERA Real Estate.
New brokers go through an onboarding program in RSVP's virtual office platform, which includes on-demand videos and supplementary materials covering company policies, tools, and workflows. Each new broker receives direct, personal guidance throughout the onboarding process.
Andy Kloetsch leads a live "Policies and Procedures" class every month. All new brokers are required to attend, and experienced brokers can sit in anytime for a refresher. The brokerage also holds live group training sessions on various tools and products, and sessions are recorded and made available for brokers who cannot attend live.
Beyond RSVP's own training, all brokers have access to ERA University, which offers an extensive library of live and on-demand courses covering topics such as business development, marketing, and technology. ERA University content is available daily and covers all experience levels, from brand-new agents to seasoned veterans.
What sets RSVP apart is the accessibility of its leadership and support team. Brokers can reach out directly for individual help with tools, services, compliance questions, and day-to-day challenges. That level of personal attention is part of what Steve and Andy mean when they talk about treating every broker like family.
Tools and Resources
RSVP brokers have access to a comprehensive suite of technology and marketing tools, including:
- MoxiWorks platform for CMAs, websites, and relationship management (CRM)
- Canva Pro for creating professional marketing materials
- VideoBuzz for automated listing videos published to social media
- Virtual office platform (available on web and mobile) for collaboration and communication
- SkySlope for transaction management and compliance
- Access to the ERA global referral network and marketing resources
RSVP operates with zero desk fees. The brokerage's virtual office model keeps overhead low, and those savings are passed directly to brokers through one of the most competitive fee structures among any nationally branded brokerage.
ERA Distinctive Properties
Through RSVP's affiliation with ERA Real Estate, brokers can market qualifying luxury properties through ERA's Distinctive Properties program. ERA Distinctive Properties was designed with the luxury consumer in mind, showcasing a curated collection of exceptional homes from lavish estates to historic downtown properties.
Featured listings receive access to exclusive marketing designs and exposure on luxury real estate platforms such as WSJ.com, RobbReport.com, and JamesEdition.com. Brokers who are interested in working with luxury clients can also earn the ERA Distinctive Properties Specialist designation through a certification course and ongoing participation in quarterly training webinars.
Learn more at https://ERADistinctiveProperties.com.
Leadership
Steve and Andy are co-owners of RSVP Brokers ERA. Their partnership as father and son has been at the heart of the company since day one. "The fact that this is a family-run business is an important part of our brand," Steve says. "Brokers who have joined us often say that was part of the connection they felt."
Partnerships
Seattle Seahawks Small Business Partner
Steve played football in high school and college, and the sport has been part of the Kloetsch family ever since. As Washington natives and lifelong Seahawks fans, Steve and Andy have always felt a connection to the team and the community around it. "For years, I've hoped that someday I might be able to become a corporate partner of the Seahawks," Steve wrote in Inman. "But the cost was always prohibitive for a real estate brokerage."
That changed when the Seahawks launched a Small Business Partner program designed to give local businesses access to partnership opportunities that had previously been out of reach. In September 2024, RSVP Brokers ERA became an official Seattle Seahawks Small Business Partner.
As part of the program, RSVP receives in-bowl branding throughout Lumen Field on gamedays, including the stadium's big screen, TVs, and ribbon boards. The partnership also includes digital exposure through Seahawks.com and the team's official social media channels, which reach more than 10 million followers. All RSVP brokers can use the Seahawks Small Business Partner logo in their own digital marketing.
The first time the family attended a game after the partnership launched and saw the RSVP logo on the stadium screens alongside other brands, it felt surreal. What had started as a two-person family brokerage was now being introduced to tens of thousands of fans at Lumen Field. For the brokers, the partnership has become a source of pride. Many are Seahawks fans themselves, and being tied to one of the Pacific Northwest's most recognized brands has given the team something to rally around.
RSVP is grateful to be part of the Seahawks Small Business Partner program and to share its name alongside other local Washington businesses in front of one of the most passionate fan bases in professional sports.
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Connect with RSVP Brokers ERA
Website: https://rsvpRE.com
Email: Contact@rsvpRE.com
Phone: 425-519-3619
Registered offices in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington
14205 SE 36th St., Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98006
1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100, Seattle, WA 98101
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Licensed real estate brokers interested in joining RSVP can learn more at https://rsvpRE.com/join.
Buyers and sellers looking for a broker can browse the full agent directory at https://rsvpRE.com/directory.
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