Seattle is the best city in the country for cyclists, according to data compiled by Zillow and is one of the fastest-growing big cities in the U.S. with 15,000 residents added over the past year. Despite popular belief, it’s not always raining in Seattle! Seattle’s annual rainfall is actually less than that of Houston, Chicago, and New York City.

This list contains 10 of the best real estate agents in Seattle. Real estate agents in this list have a strong familiarization with the complexities and unique challenges of buying and selling homes in Seattle. To consolidate this list, we considered a great number of agents, along with awards, accolades, and overall quality of each firm’s work history.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, we recommend speaking to past clients, as well as setting up a Zoom call with at least 3 real estate agents to see which one is the best fit.

10) Kendra Todd

Website | (206) 577-0028 | Seattle, WA

 Kendra Todd is a leading national real estate expert widely known as the 3rd season winner of NBC’s The Apprentice, and host of HGTV’s My House Is Worth What?. She was also named one of the Top 30 Under 30 brokers by Realtor Magazine. Most recently, Kendra was cast by local producers and real estate experts on the nationally syndicated show American Dream TV. Kendra Todd’s company, The Kendra Todd Group has made the Wall Street Journal’s List of Top 250 Real Estate Team in the U.S. 5 years in a row, and to date has sold more than 2,900 homes totaling $600 million in real estate sales in the Seattle area.

10) David Hogan

Website | (425) 890-3318 |Bellevue, WA

David Hogan has been with Windermere Real Estate since 2006. As part of Windermere’s Premier Properties program, David works with people who are buying or selling luxury homes. David was named one of Seattle Magazine’s Five Star Real Estate Brokers since 2015. As a Seattle area native, David is accustomed to the Puget Sound region’s unique neighborhoods and current market conditions to help clients make educated decisions. David enjoys giving back to the community by donating 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to needy families each time he sells a home. Over 200,000 pounds of food have been donated to date.

8. Marisa Callaghan

Website | (206) 660-4611 |Seattle, WA

Marisa Callaghan is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker and managing broker of TandM Real Estate, assisting buyers and sellers in and around Seattle since 2009. She holds a B.A. in English and Psychology from UCLA and has over 16 years experience in sales and marketing for companies like Condé Nast, Penguin Group (USA), The Fairmont Olympic Hotel and Starwood. Touring neighborhoods and previewing properties on her bike allows her to combine her passion for cycling and real estate. Integrating local knowledge with global impact as part of the top luxury real estate company in the world. Marisa primarily focuses on residential properties, including luxury and new homes, multi-family residential listings, and executive relocations. Ms. Callaghan was awarded the Seattle Rising Star award by Five Star Professional in 2016.

7. Sarah Georger-Clark

Website | (206) 762-0682 |Seattle, WA

Sarah Georger-Clark is a real estate broker who runs Cloud City Homes with Windermere Real Estate. She serves buyers and sellers in the Greater Seattle area and handles first time home buyers, those moving into the area, and buyers looking to upgrade. She credits her knowledge of Seattle neighborhoods and proven marketing skills for her success. Ms. Georger-Clark has the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation and provides support for clients ages 50 and up through relocation, refinancing, or home selling.

6) Heidi Ward

Website | (206) 200-6626 |Seattle, WA

Heidi Ward is a broker affiliated with Windermere Real Estate, and she has over 19 years of experience in Pacific Northwest real estate. Along with her husband, Heidi Ward is the owner and managing partner of 360modern. She has experience buying and selling properties of all types but specializes in selling modern homes in the Greater Seattle area to single families and first-time buyers. A nine-year winner of Seattle Magazine’s “Best in Satisfaction” Survey of Real Estate Agents, and a nineteen–year veteran of Pacific Northwest real estate, Heidi Ward’s passion, drive, and empathy—combined with an astute understanding of the constantly changing greater-Seattle real estate market and the process of negotiation—has proven to be a winning combination.

5) Aaron Freeman

Website | (206) 519-8843 | Seattle, WA

Aaron Freeman is a Seattle-area real estate agent with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty specializing in luxury real estate. Ranked in the top 10 at Realogics Sotheby’s and top 1% of 30,000 agents in Washington state, Aaron Freeman is known for taking initiative through his driven work ethic and premier client representation. His diverse portfolio ranges from first-time homebuyers and international clients to discerning investors and high-level executives. Aaron understands the psychology of buyers and sellers and transactional problem solving, which assure smooth closings.  A “one-stop-shop” for buyers and sellers, Aaron consistently provides responsive, personal service that exceeds expectation and results in relationships that last beyond closing, which has built the foundation of his referral and repeat-based business.

4) Chris Gurnee

Website | (206) 949-0864 | Seattle, WA

Chris Gurnee is the designated broker and owner of Gurnee and Associates, a Seattle-area real estate firm with over four decades of collective real estate experience. Leading a team with over four decades of real estate experience, Chris Gurnee’s well-established reputation has made him a frontrunner in the Seattle real estate market. As a born-and-raised Seattle native, Gurnee’s success is built on his unparalleled market knowledge, expert negotiation skills, and first-class marketing that sets the standard for luxury in the Seattle marketplace and beyond. As a broker for over 11 years, his business is comprised of many repeat clients and referrals who have had the opportunity to witness his skills firsthand. Due to transacting nearly 300 sales across the entire Seattle area – and successfully representing more than $75 million in real estate.

3) Sandra Hines

Website | 206-505-6600 |[email protected] | Seattle, WA

Sandra Hines is a real estate agent at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. After more than 15 years in the business, Sandra is among the most highly endorsed and elite REALTORS® in Seattle & among the top 10 by several measures in West Seattle where she resides. She is a true industry leader with a proven track record and consistent recognition among Seattle Magazine’s 5-Star Real Estate Agents. Beyond the accommodating, enthusiastic Southern Belle, Sandra is a driven and competitive agent with an analytical mindset, keen ability and die-hard desire to win for her clients. Sandra’s business succeeds because she serves her clients best interest.  

 2) Ann Nordling

Website | (206) 528-4436 | Seattle, WA

Ann Nordling, whose real estate career began in 1985, is a RE/MAX NW Realtor serving Seattle-area buyers and sellers. She’s an owner and the managing broker of the TRI STAR Team, a group handling residential, condo, multi-family, new construction, and land acquisition transactions. Ann’s designations include Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, and Certified Negotiation Expert. She prides herself on her strong negotiation skills to help her clients during real estate transactions.

1) Doron Weisbarth

Website | (206) 779-9808| Seattle, WA

Doron Weisbarth is the owner and designated broker of Seattle’s Weisbarth & Associates. He was a residential and commercial property investor before becoming a broker, and he sees his analytic and negotiation skills as his strengths. He focuses on serving traditional buyers and sellers with an emphasis on education about the real estate process and has specialized knowledge of financing options. Doron is in the top 1% of all real estate brokers in the state of Washington. He has received the prestigious “Best in Client Satisfaction Award” from Seattle Magazine every year since 2012, backed by hundreds of glowing reviews on Zillow and Trulia.

About Our Rankings

This list takes a range of ranking criteria into consideration, including but not limited to: work history, customer satisfaction, awards and recognition, geographic area of work, and clientele. We spent over 40 hours researching local real estate agents before calculating the final ranking for this post. If there is additional information about your business that could affect these rankings, please email us at [email protected]