Professional Credentials & Affiliations | Rainier Estates

Professional Credentials & Industry Affiliations

Choosing the right professionals to guide your estate and real estate decisions is an important step. At Rainier Estates, we believe experience, transparency, and ongoing professional education are essential to delivering the highest level of service to our clients.

Founder Lisa Taylor is a Top-Producing Broker with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, a licensed auctioneer, and a certified appraisal professional with extensive training in estate sales, auctions, and probate-related services. Her credentials reflect a long-standing commitment to professional excellence and continuing education — ensuring clients benefit from current market knowledge, proven strategies, and trusted guidance.

Rainier Estates operates with full licensing, insurance, and verified credentials in Washington State. Our professional designations and affiliations demonstrate our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in real estate brokerage, estate auctions, personal property valuation, and estate transition services.

Below are the professional certifications, affiliations, and licenses that support the work we do for our clients every day.

Better Business Bureau Accredited

Rainier Estates is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. Enjoy the extra layer of confidence working with an A Rated business on the BBB!

Washington State Verified

Bonded & Insured

It’s always recommended to work with businesses that are bonded and insured- for your safety and theirs. Rainier Estates (Legal entity name: Lisa T Inc.) is registered with the Washington Department of Revenue, where we provided proof of our surety bond and general liability insurance. Bonded & Insured businesses help protect their clients from unforeseen liability or fraud.

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WA Real Estate License

Lisa Taylor, our founder, is a licensed real estate broker in Washington state with Realogics Sotheby’s. License #21003710. Lisa completed 90+ hours of real estate education as part of her training, and continues her knowledge every year with supplemental courses on important local and state law changes.

Appraisal and Auction Training

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Graduate Personal Property Appraiser

Lisa Taylor is a seasoned appraiser, with years of training and experience. To become a GPPA with the National Auctioneers Association, Lisa became certified in USPAP Compliance (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and completed 55+ hours of training. She also pursues continued education every year to bolster her knowledge.

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CAI Auctioneer

Lisa Taylor completed this three-year program with the National Auctioneers Association’s Certified Auctioneers Institute. As a CAI grad, Lisa has deep knowledge into the planning, development, and structure of successful auctions. At Rainier Estates, you can rely on premium and trusted auction services.

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Benefit Auction Specialist

With a passion for local schools and charities, Lisa invested in this special auction training for Benefit Auction Specialist. With this training, and years of experience organizing and running successful charity auctions, Lisa is a trusted partner for any non-profit in their fundraising goals.

Qualified Estate Probate Specialists

Certified Probate Specialist

Our Founder, Lisa Taylor, is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) with training from the Residential Real Estate Council. Our team can expertly guide client families through the intricacies of the probate process.

Work with a team you can trust — experience the professionalism, expertise, and care that define Rainier Estates.

Connect with Us Today!

Lisa Taylor: Founder/Owner

Lisa@RainierEstates.com

425-532-7077