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Here are three top-luxury real-estate brokerages in Seattle that are well-suited for sellers of high-end homes, along with what makes them stand out: --- ## 1. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty       **Why this is a strong choice for luxury sellers:** * It is the Seattle-area branch of the prestigious global luxury network Sotheby’s International Realty, which means they bring premium marketing, access to affluent buyer networks and international reach. ([Sotheby's Realty][1]) * Their website prominently markets “luxury real estate in Seattle” and emphasizes listings in high-value neighborhoods. ([Sotheby's Realty][2]) * They have multiple offices and over 220 brokers in the region, which suggests strong local market coverage for upscale homes. ([Realogics SIR][3]) **Tip for sellers:** Ask about their track-record with homes in your neighborhood and price-tier, their marketing plan (international exposure, high-end photography/videography) and how they handle staging, timing and buyer screening. --- ## 2. The Agency Seattle       **Why this is a strong choice for luxury sellers:** * The firm emphasizes global luxury real estate and states that the Seattle-office “represents a global portfolio of luxury real estate including homes for sale and rent, new development…” ([The Agency Realty][4]) * Their branding and marketing language focuses on “white-glove service”, “luxury isn’t about the price tag—it’s about the experience,” which is attractive for sellers looking for premium positioning. ([The Agency Seattle][5]) **Tip for sellers:** Ensure you speak to agents in this office with specific luxury-home experience, and ask how they target high-net-worth buyers, what their network is for off-market or invitation-only showings, and how they differentiate your property. --- ## 3. Compass (Seattle region)       **Why this is a strong choice for luxury sellers:** * Compass is a large national brokerage with strong technology, marketing resources, and a dedicated “Living Luxury” team in Seattle for upscale properties. ([Compass][6]) * For sellers of higher-value homes, the capacity to leverage statewide or national networks, plus a high-end marketing arm, can be valuable. **Tip for sellers:** Because Compass is large and has many agents, ask specifically which team will handle your listing, how many luxury homes they’ve sold in your price tier in recent 6-12 months, and what unique marketing (video, drone, global syndication) will be used. --- ### How to choose & what to ask When you’re preparing to list a luxury home in the Seattle market, it’s wise to evaluate brokerages by a few key questions: * What recent luxury-sales (say > $2 million or whatever your tier is) in your specific neighborhood/zip code has the team closed? * What is their marketing plan (print, digital, global syndication, staging, photography)? * How many high-net-worth buyers do they have access to? * What is their average “days on market” and sale-to-list ratio for comparable luxury homes? * How will they handle showings, privacy, and unique features of luxury listings (waterfront, views, custom finishes)? * What are the fees/commission structure (particularly for upscale listings sometimes negotiable)? * Will the lead agent be the one you meet, or will juniors handle much of the work? --- If you like, I can **pull together a broader list** (5-10 agencies) in Seattle each with a short profile & recent luxury listing metrics specifically for *sellers* of luxury homes—and include smaller boutique firms too. Would you like that? [1]: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/office/180-b-83398-4001377/realogics-sothebys-international-realty/sales?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle WA Brokerage – Realogics Sotheby's International Realty" [2]: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/seattle-wa-usa?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle, WA Luxury Real Estate - Homes for Sale" [3]: https://www.rsir.com/about-us/office/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Full-Service Real Estate Brokerage in Seattle, WA | Realogics Sotheby's ..." [4]: https://www.theagencyre.com/region/seattle?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle | Luxury Homes for Sale and Rent - The Agency Re" [5]: https://theagencyseattle.com/the-agency-magazine?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Agency Magazine | The Agency Seattle | WA Real Estate" [6]: https://www.compass.com/agents/living-luxury/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Living Luxury, Real Estate Agents - Compass"