Top Seattle real estate agents
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 1.4x faster than the average agent. The top agents save buyers $52,580 more and sellers 6.7% more than the average agents.
"I contacted HomeLight for agent recommendations since we had only purchased a house one time more than 30 years ago and have never sold one before...We sold quickly and for a higher price than I expected."
Jill G.
Why you need a top real estate agent in Seattle, WA
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 1.4x faster than average! Top agents help buyers save as much as 8.0%, which is $52,580 more than average agents. Top agents help sellers make 6.7% more, which is $44,261 towards the coffee house you always wanted to open.
Top Seller's Agents
By using a top Seattle real estate agent, a seller can make 107.0% of the list price on average. Average agents sell for 100.3% of the list price, which breaks out to a $46,154 difference when compared to top real estate agents.
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Top Buyer's Agents
Average real estate agents in Seattle save buyers 95.5%, while top agents save buyers 87.5% on the list price. In dollars? That breaks down to $82,406 saved with a top Seattle real estate agent.
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See how some of the real estate agents in Seattle, WA stack up
Find your perfect real estate agent in Seattle
Compare and contrast Seattle agents who specialize in your needs
Meet top real estate agents who focus on these Seattle neighborhoods
Pioneer Square
| Active Agents | 108 |
| Time on Market | 113 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $509,181 |
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
| Active Agents | 1,245 |
| Time on Market | 83 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $440,053 |
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
| Active Agents | 266 |
| Time on Market | 73 |
| Avg. Sale Price | $504,023 |
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.
"The recommendation HomeLight provided resulted in a prompt sale, smooth transition, excellent service, and even a discounted brokerage fee!"
Bob G.
"As first time buyers and new to the state, we needed to find a good agent and couldn’t rely on our own networks. We found HomeLight and they provided an excellent experience throughout the process."
Erik V.
"HomeLight came up in a search I did when I was tired of my lazy, inexperienced Realtor and was surfing looking for a new Realtor who would have a specific expertise... I'd definitely recommend finding a Realtor by using HomeLight."
Elizabeth M.
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