If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Washington close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 12,237 real estate agents in Washington to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Washington — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in Washington by total recent sales (March 2026 rankings)
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Roopa Kannasani
Roopa GroupSeattle, WARecent sales*284Price range*$232K - $3.4MTypical price*$1,166,000HighlightsAbout -
Ebrima Wadda
Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLCSeattle, WARecent sales*279Price range*$205K - $1.9MTypical price*$615,000HighlightsAbout -
Hao N Dang
Windermere Real Estate/EastSeattle, WARecent sales*246Price range*$123K - $11.4MTypical price*$1,025,572HighlightsAbout -
Jacqueline Smith
Keller Williams RealtyPortland, ORRecent sales*239Price range*$27K - $1.4MTypical price*$485,000HighlightsAbout -
Jeffrey Napalan
Lennar Sales Corp.Seattle, WARecent sales*236Price range*$360K - $935KTypical price*$574,950HighlightsAbout -
Chris C Nye
MLS4owners.comSeattle, WARecent sales*196Price range*$58K - $4.5MTypical price*$525,000HighlightsAbout -
Raquel Jasmer
Lennar Sales Corp.Seattle, WARecent sales*187Price range*$360K - $880KTypical price*$571,950HighlightsAbout -
Chet E Kenoyer
Windermere Real Estate WhatcomBellingham, WARecent sales*185Price range*$180K - $5MTypical price*$949,000HighlightsAbout -
Alice Nguyen
John L. Scott, IncSeattle, WARecent sales*182Price range*$50K - $1.6MTypical price*$634,500HighlightsAbout -
Karen Akers
Lennar Sales Corp.Seattle, WARecent sales*168Price range*$500K - $1.4MTypical price*$612,950HighlightsAbout
Top Washington real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Seattle, WA
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Jeffrey Napalan
Lennar Sales Corp.232 local sales -
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Ebrima Wadda
Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLC278 local sales -
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Hao N Dang
Windermere Real Estate/East246 local sales -
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Roopa Kannasani
Roopa Group280 local sales -
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Brian Alfi
Windermere R.E. Shoreline132 local sales -
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Kari Haas
Windermere Bellevue Commons96 local sales -
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Raquel Jasmer
Lennar Sales Corp.181 local sales -
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Karen Akers
Lennar Sales Corp.168 local sales - See all real estate agents in Seattle, WA »
Top real estate agents in Spokane, WA
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Chase C Baxter
eXp Realty 4 Degrees67 local sales -
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Erik Dordal
Windermere City Group59 local sales -
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Amplify Real Estate Services16 local sales -
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Melissa M Murphy
Prime Real Estate Group51 local sales -
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Kathryn Mcinturff
eXp Realty, LLC36 local sales -
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Kyle Krug
John L. Scott, Inc48 local sales -
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Joel Elgee
Avalon 24 Real Estate35 local sales -
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Tanya Starkel
Real Broker LLC49 local sales - See all real estate agents in Spokane, WA »
Top real estate agents in Kennewick, WA
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Kathy Myers
DR Horton251 local sales -
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Jordan Barnhill
Century 21-Tri-Cities88 local sales -
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Lacey Blackman
EXP Realty, LLC Tri Cities124 local sales -
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Gavin E Vargas
Windermere Group One/Tri-Cities100 local sales -
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EXP Realty, LLC Tri Cities71 local sales -
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Jaime Bocek
RE/MAX, The Collective46 local sales -
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Carol Fuller
Retter and Company Sotheby's72 local sales -
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Cari Mcgee
Cari McGee Real Estate Team/Re/Max Northwest80 local sales - See all real estate agents in Kennewick, WA »
Top real estate agents in Olympia, WA
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Jessica Kammeyer
Redfin88 local sales -
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Savannah A Parker
Abbey Realty Inc64 local sales -
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Missy Watts
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty62 local sales -
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Jessica C Liederbach
RE/MAX Advantage47 local sales -
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Garrett Lafferty
John L. Scott Lacey43 local sales -
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Jami R Downing
Abbey Realty Inc42 local sales -
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Denise Steigers
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty47 local sales -
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Paul R Klenk
Van Dorm Realty, Inc55 local sales - See all real estate agents in Olympia, WA »
Top real estate agents in Bremerton, WA
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Lindsay Martin
Keller Williams Greater 360117 local sales -
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Sheryl Wingate
Redfin130 local sales -
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Carly Mcgraw
Keller Williams Greater 36099 local sales -
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Kristina Moneypenny
John L. Scott, Inc.111 local sales -
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Sarah R Carr
Lennar Sales Corp.101 local sales -
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Summer G Davy
Windermere RE West Sound Inc.72 local sales -
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Jackie Daum
Lennar Sales Corp.87 local sales -
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Eugene Shevchuk
Lennar Sales Corp.98 local sales - See all real estate agents in Bremerton, WA »
What to know about top real estate agents in Washington
Top Washington real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Washington.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 13 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Washington is 100%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Washington is 55 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Washington often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Washington will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Washington realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In Washington, the average real estate commission is about 5.9%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.75% and 3.15%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Washington.
Whether you’re hiring a buyer’s or seller’s agent, you should ask about their past experience. You should find out their plan to market a property you’re selling or how they will help you find the perfect home to buy. You should also ask how often they’ve handled homes in the price point and neighborhood that you’re selling or purchasing in.
It’s a good idea to review at least three real estate agents, so you can compare their offerings. You’ll want to find an agent that’s the best fit, so focus on their communication skills, their professionalism, their pricing, and their familiarity with transactions similar to yours.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Washington alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
Washington is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 5 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 20,213 homes for sale in WA in the last month. Sellers added 1,636 new listings, and 1,269 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 55 days on the market, and it takes 36 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Washington are selling for more on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 949 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 5% of all homes on the market, compared to the 4.36% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Washington ultimately sells for its original list price: $603,500.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Washington
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 23,922,300 data points for 12,237 real estate agents across Washington.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Washington.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.
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