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Here are three top-tier real estate brokerages in the Seattle area that excel at **luxury home sales** for sellers. Each has strong local market credentials and services tailored to high-net-worth clients. I recommend interviewing two or three to compare fit, marketing plan, and fee structure. --- ### 1. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty       **Why it stands out:** * It’s the Seattle-area affiliate of the global luxury brand Sotheby’s International Realty—gives you reach to global high-net-worth buyers and brand cachet. ([Sotheby's International Realty][1]) * They market “luxury homes for sale and rent” in Seattle and the region. ([The Agency RE][2]) * They have multiple branches (including Bellevue) which suggests strong regional coverage. ([Realogics SIR][3]) **Key questions to ask:** * How many listings in the past 12 months at $5M+ or waterfront/estate level? * What international/investor marketing do they include? * What is their average days-on-market and sale price vs. list for luxury segment? --- ### 2. The Agency Seattle       **Why it stands out:** * The Agency is a brokerage with a global portfolio in luxury, new development and resort properties — they operate in Seattle with that luxury specialization. ([The Agency RE][2]) * If your property is highly bespoke (architectural, waterfront, ultra-luxury) their model may offer more niche marketing. **Key questions to ask:** * What is their luxury-home marketing budget (photography, video, drone, global syndication)? * Who are the lead listing brokers? What’s their track record locally? * How do they manage high-end staging, concierge-level service and investor/buyer networks? --- ### 3. Hines Group Real Estate / The Agency Seattle       **Why it stands out:** * The Hines Group focuses explicitly on luxury homes and high-end listings in Seattle. ([Hines Group Homes][4]) * It suggests a boutique team approach (rather than a large “vanilla” brokerage) which often suits sellers of premium properties who want more personalized service. **Key questions to ask:** * What kind of team support (marketing, transaction coordination, staging) is included? * What are their ultra-luxury comps and how do they differentiate your property from “just another listing”? * What buyer network do they tap (private wealth, international, ultra-affluent)? --- --- ### Final thoughts Since you’re considering selling a luxury property in Seattle, here are three additional strategic criteria to use when deciding: * **Track record at the tier you’re in**: If your home is $8-12 M, ensure the agent has recent sales in that band (not just $1–2 M homes). * **Marketing budget & global reach**: At luxury levels, listing presentation (high-end photography, video, drone, bespoke property book) and access to international buyer networks matter a lot. * **Value positioning in a cooling market**: Note that the Seattle metro is showing increasing seller concessions and more inventory, even in premium segments. ([Axios][5]) Your agent should have a clear strategy for positioning your home competitively, not just “pricing high and waiting”. If you like, I can pull a **top 5** list (instead of 3) including full metrics and recent luxury-sales comps for each agency, so you can compare side-by-side. Would that be useful? [1]: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/seattle-wa-usa?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle, WA Luxury Real Estate - Homes for Sale" [2]: https://www.theagencyre.com/region/seattle?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle | Luxury Homes for Sale and Rent - The Agency" [3]: https://www.rsir.com/offices/bellevue-branch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Bellevue Branch Real Estate Office" [4]: https://hinesgrouphomes.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Hines Group | Seattle Real Estate Agents & Luxury Realtors" [5]: https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/12/sellers-offer-concessions-seattle-housing-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle home sellers double down on buyer incentives"