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Seth Turner, Senior Vice President and Realtor at Compass, has more than 14 years of
experience in the competitive Washington, DC real estate market with over $250 million in
lifetime sales. Leading the Seth Turner Group, he has established a reputation as a respected and knowledgeable real estate agent focused on relationship-building to help clients find their ideal home. Seth has been named one of Washingtonian magazine’s “Top Agents” based on sales volume for the past seven years and one of the region’s “100 Best Agents” four times during his tenure at Compass.

Seth holds a BS in Finance from Berry College. He has leveraged his education, experience in the finance industry and deep knowledge of the DC market to become a tough negotiator, always getting his clients the best deal. Seth is further involved in DC’s real estate community by serving as a multi-term representative on the Compass Agent Advisory Council. He previously served on the District of Columbia Association of Realtors Communication Committee and taught real estate licensing classes. He is also a real estate investor and landlord for multiple properties he owns in the city.

Though he now calls Bloomingdale home, he loves spending time in the Virginia countryside in Rappahannock County or exploring his interests of architecture and automobiles both around the U.S. and abroad. Seth is a member of Berry College’s Board of Visitors and a supporter of Food and Friends, Whitman-Walker Health, and the Georgia 4-H Foundation.

Gerri Pozez has nearly 10 years of experience as a realtor and countless sales of every property type in the DC area and beyond. She has established a reputation as a confident, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable realtor wrapped in a tiny package of energy and Converse sneakers.
 
Gerri holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from Simmons University in Boston and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University. After working in the world of defense for a number of years, Gerri purchased her first home in Washington, DC, and decided to make a career change as she fell in love with real estate.
 
In her practice, Gerri always makes a point to listen carefully to her clients needs, desires, and worries and let them lead the approach and she finds a solution and timeline that works for all parties. Given her experience on all sides of the table, Gerri enjoys working with both buyers and sellers whether it’s to find their first home or sell their home prior to a move. Gerri also does a lot of business with a nationwide referral network helping her clients and their family and friends wherever life may take them.
 
Gerri enjoys traveling, cooking, and relaxing at home with her wife and adorable rescue pitbull, Koda. She has a passion for architecture, and loves how each neighborhood in DC has a different vibe based on the unique combination of its architecture, history and businesses — her favorite neighborhood, however, is the Eastern Market and Barrack’s Row area of Capitol Hill, where she has lived for many years. Gerri is also a supporter of the Washington Humane Society and volunteers regularly with Food and Friends.

Brian Koehler helps strengthen the Seth Turner Group with his 10 years of nonprofit experience and more than seven years of corporate and agency experience. Brian adapts his broad background, creativity, and skills in hospitality, sales, and business development to accentuate his work as a Realtor and provide unparalleled client-first services.

Brian holds dual bachelor’s degrees in music and music business administration from Belmont University, and Professional Certificate in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University, both in Nashville, TN. His love for architecture, design, and organization – coupled with first-hand experiences, as well as helping family and friends navigate the home buying and selling process, attending open houses for fun, and a longtime love of HGTV – naturally led him to pursue a career in real estate.

Brian’s approach to his practice includes direct and consistent communication, transparency, and creative solutions. He recognizes the importance and investment of each home buying journey and always leads with positivity and patience, anticipating needs and helping clients envision the true potential of a home. His background in management and operations also makes him a skilled negotiator in all of the DC area’s properties, including condos and co-ops, row houses, and new construction.

Brian lives in Shaw with his partner and rescue puppy, Brady, and loves the walkability, restaurants, and all that city life has to offer. He is a patron of music and the arts, particularly theater, and enjoys traveling, as well as staying active and healthy.

Betty Cole, Director of Operations, has over 20 years of program development and operations management experience in financial and nonprofit institutions. Since 2021, she has translated those skills into key aspects of running the day-to-day operations at the Seth Turner Group including buyer and listing support, transaction coordination, marketing and customer relationship management.
 
Betty combines her natural affinity of connecting people with her expertise in operations to deliver tailored advisory experiences. The ethos of Betty’s management is understanding that each client and every transaction is unique, therefore she anticipates those individual needs to provide customer focused, high quality service. Knowledgeable and responsive, she facilitates a smooth process for clients and all parties involved.

Betty holds a BA in Anthropology from Dickinson College, a health coach certificate from IIN, and a Reiki Level I certificate from The Mindfulness Center. She has a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and devoted ten years advocating and working for equity in business. Her affinity for diversity now includes achieving fairness in real estate and she is proud to be a part of a team working to achieve that goal.
 
It’s safe to say Betty knows DC well, as she lived car-free in the city for 20 years and explored many neighborhoods on foot and by Metro. Though she now loves her suburban life in Bethesda MD, spending time with her family and kitty. Betty still cherishes and takes advantage of the frequent cultural and sporting events held in the area with her friends. She also enjoys her time cooking, traveling, and watching tennis and Ailey American Dance Theater performances.