Dar and her husband
Ed Walden are co-owners of top producing real estate teams; the Dar Walden
Team in Anchorage and the Madden Real Estate in Fairbanks, both of Keller
Williams Realty-Alaska Group. They are also co-owners of Keller Williams
brokerages in Reno and Sparks, Nevada, as well as a Business Center in Elko,
Nevada.
Dar is the backbone of The Dar Walden Team, offering nearly 20 years of Real Estate experience. The Dar Walden Team is consistently ranked in the Top 1% of Real Estate Professionals in the Nation and the #1 Real Estate Team in Alaska!
Dar prides herself and her team's ability to gain the highest possible price for their clients with the least amount of stress. Dar adds a personal touch to all of her transactions, and provides service that goes above and beyond the status quo. Over 90% of her business comes from repeat customers and referrals, which exemplifies her outstanding level of professionalism, as well as her dedication to her client’s satisfaction. Dar is an also active member of the Anchorage Downtown Rotary and community, allowing her clients maximum exposure during the home selling and buying process. She knows how to price and present your properties in order to maximize your profit!
MEET ED WALDEN
Ed Walden and his wife Dar are co-owners of top producing real estate teams; the Dar Walden
Team in Anchorage and the Madden Real Estate in Fairbanks, both of Keller
Williams Realty-Alaska Group. They are also co-owners of Keller Williams
brokerages in Reno and Sparks, Nevada, as well as a Business Center in Elko,
Nevada.
Ed is the heartbeat of the Madden Real Estate Team offering over 17 years of Real Estate
experience. The Madden Team is consistently ranked in the Top 1% of
Real Estate Professionals in the Nation and the #1 Real Estate Team in
Alaska!
Ed retired in 2003 from the US Air Force working Air Transportation and Combat Readiness and Resources at Kadena AB, Japan, Ramstein AB, Germany and Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Most of Ed’s day is spent working with investors, developers, coaching, working with other real estate professionals and leading our company to the next level of success!
MEET KATIE HALVORSON
A transplant to Alaska over 30 years ago,
Katie grew up mostly in Anchorage and spent her younger years on the Kenai
Peninsula. Coming from a 10 year career in Hotel
Management, Katie effortlessly transferred her management and marketing
experience into the Team Leader position for the Nationally Renowned, highly
successful, Dar Walden Team. For over 10 years Katie has assisted with the team's ranking as Top 1% of Real Estate Professionals in the Nation.
MEET ROBERT BASSETT
Robert was raised in
Anchorage, Alaska. After graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree
in Economics he joined the Dar Walden Team as a Buyer’s Specialist. Robert’s specialty is
researching the market on a daily
basis, keeping up on the current trends so his Buyers have the most
up-to-date information during their home search!
MEET TASHA BASSETT
Tasha grew up on the Kenai Peninsula; she loves Alaska and tries to take advantage of everything it has to offer. In the summer she can be found fishing on the Russian and Kenai River, hiking, camping, and spending time with her very large family. When she's not enjoying the outdoors, one of her passions is volunteering of fundraising for numerous organization in her local area. Tasha started as a Listing Coordinator, working closely with the seller's, walking them through the process of listing and showing their homes. Tasha is now a Licensed Buyer's Specialist. Tasha enjoys working in real estate, because its a career that gives her the ability to continue to learn and grow.
MEET NATALIE LEWIS
Natalie was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She enjoys hunting as her main sport and music as her personal passion. She attended the University of Alaska Anchorage and joined the Dar Walden Team in 2015. Natalie started as the team's Listing Coordinator; and now holds the position of the Transaction Coordinator. Natalie is the liaison for our clients, lenders, title companies and parties associated with every transaction. She has an attention to detail and an intense desire for customer service which helps her excel in her position. Her regular interaction with clients helps to ensure each closing goes smoothly and ends in a successful recording with happy buyers and sellers! Natalie has a growing interest in the Real Estate industry and looks forward to gaining experience while working alongside the unmatched skill and knowledge possessed by the Dar Walden Team.
MEET KELLEIGH SHEA
Kelleigh was born and raised in Anchorage
and loves all the outdoor activities that come along with living in this great
state. Kelleigh started as a Buyer's Specialist and is now working side by side with Dar as her Listing Partner. Kelleigh has a double major in business management and marketing and enjoys using her marketing experience and creativity to help with the listing process. She enjoys working with clients to help them get their home on the market and help to make the process smooth as possible.
MEET CHRIS WALDEN
Chris grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and has been in the
raised in the real estate industry. Chris joined the Dar Walden Team at Keller
Williams Realty-Alaska Group in 2015 as a Buyer's Specialist. Chris works with
Buyer's to find and select their dream home. He guides them every step of the
way to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. He saves Buyer’s
time by being an expert in the market's inventory and by knowing where the best
homes are that fit Buyer’s search criteria!
MEET DOUG JOHN
Born in Connecticut, Doug has called Alaska home since 1991.
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and graduating from American Military
University with a degree in Business, Doug worked in various human resources
management positions in the oil & gas and transportation industries before
coming to the Dar Walden Team as a listing partner. He currently serves on the
board of directors of Anchorage Society for Human Resources Management. In his
spare time, Doug enjoys traveling and watching live music.
MEET SASHA WALDEN
Sasha loves the
Alaskan life style where she has the opportunity to hike, fish, and snowboard! She
enjoys people just as much as she enjoys the outdoors. Sasha joined the
Dar Walden Team of Keller Williams Realty-Alaska Group in 2016 as a Buyer's
Specialist. Sasha works with Buyer's to find and select their dream home. She
guides them every step of the way to make sure the process goes as smoothly as
possible and insures that they have fun in the process!
MEET LEA GODFREY
Lea was raised in Tennessee and moved beautiful Maui, Hawaii
to raise her young family before making the decision to join the Dar Walden
Team and relocate to Anchorage, Alaska! Lea is enjoying the new adventures Alaska
has to offer. Lea is a Buyer’s Specialist who focuses on the specific details
and needs of each of her clients, to help them find their perfect home!