Robert Benes has been made sales associate at John L Scott Real Estate in North Bend. Previously, the North Bend resident worked for Prudential Real Estate and was employed by Costco Wholesale for 21 years, the last four years dealing in business-development. He is a native of the Seattle and Eastside areas and should be a valuable asset to those who may be relocating or need insight to local communities.

* For information, call (425) 888-3896. John L. Scott Real Estate is located at 202 W. North Bend Way.