Demand for housing in Seattle, WA continues to surge as inventory lags behind the city’s rapid population growth. That means you need HomeLight’s help to find a top Seattle real estate agent. Seattle’s top 3% of real estate agents get homes off the market 1.5x faster than the average agent. The top agents save buyers $50,176 more and sellers 8.5% more than the average agents.
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Seattle, WA sits 100 miles south of the Canada-United States border. Water, mountains, and evergreen forests create awesome views and landscape for outdoor activities like hikes in Discovery Park or kayaking on Alki Beach. Seattle has a vibrant music scene where grunge music seeped into the city and introduced itself to the world. Settle in for a great night of slam poetry, grab your rain jacket in case it gets wet, and get the most out of everything this seaport city has to offer.
Seattle draws people with its museums, performing arts scene, and great coffee. Home prices have skyrocketed because of the influx of people and the lack of inventory, so the market is filling up with renters. Seattle has 2,313 homes on sale today, and they typically stay on the market for about 62 days. Seattle’s 12,379 real estate agents can sell these homes for 99.2% of the initial list price on average.
A Seattle home is on the market for about 70 days with an average Seattle real estate agent. An agent in the top 3% can sell your home in 34 days: that’s 1.5x faster than average! Top agents help buyers save as much as 8.2%, which is $50,176 more than average agents. Top agents help sellers make 8.5% more, which is $52,368 towards the coffee house you always wanted to open.
Often described as the center of Seattle’s nightlife, Pioneer Square is home to many young professionals. Pioneer Square’s popularity is popping up new developments and apartments throughout the neighborhood. If you’re interested in purchasing a home in Pioneer Square, remember that most of your neighbors will be renters, because of the area’s young demographic.
Columbia City is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States. If you’re interested in testing out international cuisines, you’ll find pretty much anything ranging from Ethiopian to Mediterranean. Columbia City is slightly pricier than the also diverse International District, but both neighborhoods have a lower median home price than Seattle’s average.
Georgetown ranks as one of the most affordable neighborhoods in the city. Former warehouses have been transformed into trendy lofts, which give the neighborhood its artistic and industrial-chic vibe. Georgetown is slightly less pedestrian-friendly than Seattle overall, but the cost of living and median home price are typically lower than the city’s average.
North Beacon Hill is a family-friendly neighborhood with several parks, playgrounds and a library. Home of the seven-acre food forest, the neighborhood is close to the light rail and has mostly flat terrain with easily accessible bike lanes. North Beacon Hill is known for its bungalows, midcentury homes and newly built townhouses.
Broadway, also known as Capitol Hill, is one of Seattle’s most prominent nightlife and entertainment districts, where taverns and bars host live music and 82 Zagat-rated restaurants. If you plan to buy a home in this neighborhood, remember that Broadway’s average cost of living and median home value are higher than the city’s overall average.
Alki is located along the shore of Seattle. Although the commute downtown is somewhat of a pain, the cost of living is lower than it is in some of Seattle’s more central neighborhoods. Enjoy Alki’s long beach, incredible views of downtown, beach bungalows, and modern homes and condos. Along the beach front, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and bars.
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It's going to depend on the temperature of the Seattle housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Seattle work for 6% of the home price.
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We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
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