Derek Koch is a seasoned real estate professional with nearly two decades of experience navigating two of the nation’s most competitive luxury markets. Now based in Seattle with Polaris Pacific’s new development sales and marketing team, Derek is part of the elite group representing Spire—the city’s top-selling luxury condominium tower.

 

Previously, Derek spent 17 years in New York City, where he built his career at the intersection of real estate and hospitality. His reputation for integrity, creativity, and client-first service earned him national recognition, including a feature in The New York Times, the Real Estate Board of New York’s “Deal of the Year” award in 2018, and appearances in The Wall Street Journal and New York Post.

 

As a top-producing broker with Douglas Elliman, Derek was part of the award-winning Ariel Cohen Team, closing over $500 million in sales since 2014. His professional philosophy—“make interactions effortless and infuse excitement into every transaction”—guides his approach and keeps client satisfaction at the center of everything he does.