Sterling Real Estate Group has hired Mike Engen, Marie Gonzalez, Ana Jackson, Tom Lutton and SaraBeth O’Neill in its Bellingham office, and has also added Karen Lantis as the new office manager of its Ferndale branch.

Engen has more than 20 years’ experience in real estate.

Jackson, who was born and raised in Mexico, is also a cooking instructor at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham.

Lutton, who owns Peace Arch Equestrian Center, specializes in equestrian-related property and business opportunities, in addition to residential real estate.

O’Neill has a background in property management.

Lantis, a grandmother of two, has experience in commercial banking.

The company is online at www.sterlingrealestate.biz and can also be reached at 360-756-0021.