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Here are three top‐luxury‐home brokerages in Seattle, each of which is well suited for sellers of high-end properties (≈ $2 million+). It’s wise to interview multiple firms to compare strategy, team, marketing spend, and how they handle luxury-listing nuances. 1. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty 6 Why they stand out: This brokerage is explicitly positioned in the luxury/estate-home market in Seattle. Sotheby's International Realty+4moirapresents.com+4JamesEdition+4 They are affiliated with the globally recognized Sotheby’s International Realty network, which adds a prestigious brand and referral reach. Sotheby's International Realty+1 They list homes in the upper bracket (multi-million) and have agents focused on estate/home seller representation. Seller Tip: Ask about their marketing plan for luxury listings: high-end photography, video/3D tour, global exposure, and how they price ‘top end’ homes in Seattle’s current market dynamic. 2. The Agency Seattle (serving Seattle / Eastside) 6 Why they stand out: According to their website they “represent a global portfolio of luxury real estate including … homes for sale and rent, new development, leasing, commercial and resort properties.” The Agency They are based in Bellevue but cover Seattle and the Eastside markets — useful if your luxury home is in Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, or Seattle. Seller Tip: If your property is in a region with strong Eastside appeal (lake view, higher-end neighborhood), confirm their local presence and network in that micro-market—it’s different from standard “Seattle metro” listings. 3. Compass Real Estate (Seattle Office) 6 Why they stand out: They have a large agent roster in Seattle (hundreds of agents) and a dedicated “Living Luxury” team listing multi-million homes. Compass+1 The “Living Luxury” brand within Compass shows they have a specialized luxury-sector approach rather than just general brokerage. Compass Seller Tip: Because Compass is a larger brokerage (with many listings and agents), compare how much dedicated marketing budget, how exclusive their luxury-listing teams are, and how they avoid your home being just one among many. How to choose among them (and what to ask) Marketing budget & reach: For luxury homes, presentation matters (premium photography, video, staging, international exposure). Pricing strategy for luxury: High-end homes often need different pricing strategies and longer timelines—ask how they’ve sold $5 M+ homes recently. Seller representation & negotiation: Luxury homes often mean more negotiation complexity (e.g., high-net-worth buyers, privacy concerns, foreign buyers) — ask for experience. Local vs global exposure: Seattle has important local micro-markets (lakefront, Bellevue, Mercer Island). Global exposure can help for international or out-of-state buyers. Past sales performance: Ask for recent luxury sales in your neighborhood or comparable to your property. Would you like me to compile 5–10 top agencies (and their ranking, specialties, sample listings) for Seattle’s luxury-home sellers, along with their review/pricing structures?