Real Estate With a Personal Touch
Mariah Dunning has been a member of the Orcas Island Community since 1988. After graduating from Orcas High School with honors, Mariah attended Vassar College where she majored in International Studies. From New York, Mariah traveled to the Caribbean, where she lived aboard a sailboat and experienced what this archipelago of islands had to offer. After spending nearly four years in the Caribbean and Latin America, Mariah returned to Orcas Island to reclaim it as her home. Mariah has been a full time resident since 1997. She currently lives just outside of Eastsound with her daughter Serafina, her husband John, and their mini-Aussie, Tomika.
Professionalism
An active member of the community, Mariah is a past member of the Orcas Island Lions Club, has served as 2nd Vice President, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. She has also held several positions on the board of the Orcas Island Association of REALTORS®, including Education Coordinator, Vice President, and President. In 2004, Mariah completed the program to obtain her Certified International Property Specialist designation. Mariah has been a member of the Mexican Association of REALTORS® (AMPI) and the Transnational Referral Program (TRC). Mariah's real estate repertoire has also expanded into the commercial field. She has been a member of the Commercial Broker's Association and a Certified Negotiations Expert.
Mariah accepted the position of General Manager/Managing Broker of the Windermere Orcas Island office in 2008. She takes great pride in collaborating with the Brokers in her office to provide clients the best possible service and real estate experience.
In 2026 Mariah and her husband John decided to close the doors of Windermere Real Estate/Orcas Island and re-open as a boutique independent company, True North Realty. This transition has provided the opportunity to build a real estate company rooted in community values and focused on high touch client relationships.
Experience
Mariah has been a small business owner for 25 + years. She has taken her experience in marketing and sales and applies these skills when working with clients in real estate. Mariah implements multimedia marketing plans tailored specifically to each listing. Mariah's commitment to the community and her strong ethics make her an outstanding choice for selling your property.