Windermere Real Estate, founded in 1972 by John Jacobi, is a privately held real estate company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm operates as one of the largest regional real estate networks in the Western United States, offering residential brokerage, property management, and relocation services. Windermere has grown through a franchise model and maintains a strong community focus, exemplified by the Windermere Foundation, which has supported housing initiatives for low-income families since 1989.