Meet the Criterion Team
A team built on trust, expertise, and a passion for guiding clients through meaningful real estate decisions. Each member contributes a unique perspective, creating a collective strength that elevates every partnership.
Stephen Janho
Owner & Managing Broker
With over 20 years of eclectic business experience and a background in financial commodities trading, Stephen brings a wealth of professional investment experience to real estate. Privately investing in real estate since 2005, Stephen now focuses on seeking to serve others through providing professional real estate consulting and advising.
Timothy Van Strien
Broker / Agent
Tim's goal is to make buying and selling a home in the South Puget Sound area seamless and stress free. With expert market knowledge and a client first approach, he ensures every transaction is smooth and successful. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or seller, Tim provides the guidance and support needed - during and after the sale.
Beck Nordstrom
Broker / Agent
Beck is a dedicated realtor specializing in property management, helping clients maximize their investments with expert care and efficiency. He streamlines buying, selling, and managing properties, ensuring hassle-free transactions and ownership. Beck provides trusted guidance and exceptional service every step of the way for his clients.
Era Zayshlyy
Broker / Agent
Era is a trusted realtor and renovations specialist with a passion for transforming houses into dream homes. With a keen eye for design and deep market insight, she helps clients navigate every step of buying, selling, and remodeling with confidence. If you are looking to invest, upgrade, or find your perfect fit, Era brings vision, expertise and heart to every project.
Yaro Seleznev
Broker / Agent / Marketing & Media Specialist
Real estate is more than a transaction, it’s a puzzle piece to your big picture. Yaro is dedicated to being there with his clients every step of the way as if it were his own home, staying honest with what’s to come and what barriers to overcome. Storytelling is at the heart of what Yaro does and when it comes to listing media he brings creativity and precision to every frame and client experience.
Karen Jacobson
Transaction Coordinator
Karen is the Transaction Coordinator and Administrator at Criterion Property Group, where she ensures efficient real estate transactions and keeps operations running smoothly. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to client satisfaction, Karen supports both agents and clients through every step of the process.
Mary Dimond
Client Relationship Manager
As the team Client Relationship Manager, Mary ensures every client receives attentive support and consistent communication throughout their real estate journey. She connects buyers and sellers with the best agent for them and coordinates marketing efforts to showcase each home effectively. With Mary's organization and care, every client feels valued and every listing gets the attention it deserves.
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Dana Tyack
Interior Design & Staging
Dana is the dedicated Staging Designer for Criterion Property Group, where she transforms our listed properties into inviting, market-ready homes that capture buyers' attention. With a keen sense of style and a passion for design, Dana helps elevate each listing to its fullest potential.
WE ARE CRITERION
Cri·te·ri·on
a standard by which a decision is made.
At Criterion Real Estate, we serve clients through a professional and proven process designed to equip you to make the wisest real estate investment decisions. As trusted advisors, our goal is to empower your decision-making through standards of excellence so that your criteria are not only met but exceeded. Our approach rests on four pillars: Poise, Perseverance, Patience, and Purpose.
Poise
Poise means we are prepared and proactive, managing complex transactions with grace and clear communication.
Perseverance
Perseverance reflects our tenacity to overcome obstacles and build lasting relationships, not just complete transactions.
Patience
Patience shows our commitment to serving, not selling, putting your best interests first even when the process takes time.
Purpose
Purpose anchors everything we do in bringing glory to God, serving with integrity and accountability before Him.
WORKING, LIVING AND SUPPORTING THE PUGET SOUND FOR 30+ YEARS
Care Net of Puget Sound
Pregnancy & Family Services
Community partner
Conquest Self Defense
Community partners
Cascade Christian Schools
Proprietary Member since 2017
Step by Step
Community support organization
Absolute Ministries
Local partner
Frontiers
Proud partner
“As trusted advisors, the Criterion Team exists to bring honor and glory to God. We strive to elevate your expectations in Real Estate by serving your interests above our own.”
Founder
Stephen Janho
GET IN TOUCH
Criterion@windermere.com
(413) 369 481
Windermere Federal Way West Campus
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