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RexMont helps Seattle buyers and sellers make informed decisions with neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing, offer strategy, prep judgment, and negotiation discipline. WA Lic. #27660.
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- Career transactions
- 1,200+
- Career sold volume
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Adriano Tori
Designated Broker, Founder & CEO — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
Adriano leads RexMont Real Estate — the most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Seattle and the Eastside. 1,200+ closed transactions, $1B+ in production, and 1,243 five-star Google reviews.
Reviewed September 16, 2026 by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker (WA #27660).
(425) 217-563011201 SE 8th St, Ste 152, Bellevue, WA 98004
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Recent Seattle closings with RexMont representing a buyer or seller, sourced from NWMLS. This selection is not a count of all Seattle transactions.
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Adriano Tori
Founder & Designated Broker
WA Lic. #27660
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · Luxury Homes
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Grisel Castro
Partner Agent
WA Lic. #137529
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · First-Time Buyers
English · Spanish · Mandarin · Russian
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Becca Fraiman
Signature Agent
WA Lic. #111649
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · Relocation
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Ashley Pearson
Partner Agent
WA Lic. #137111
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · New Construction
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Martha Sobenes
Signature Agent
WA Lic. #135433
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · Investment Properties
English · Spanish
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Mahsa Paydar
Partner Agent
WA Lic. #23025038
Buyer Representation · Seller Representation · Luxury Homes
English · Farsi
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A Seattle real estate agent should know the neighborhood, not just the city. I'm Adriano Tori, Founder & Designated Broker of RexMont Real Estate — Seattle and the Eastside's most-reviewed real estate brokerage with 1,243 five-star Google reviews, 1,200+ closed transactions, and $1B+ in lifetime production. This page is my walk-through of how I work with Seattle buyers, sellers, and landlords in 2026 — pricing, prep, neighborhood judgment, clear service and compensation agreements, and the structural moves that separate a strong Seattle transaction from a mediocre one.
How I work as a Seattle real estate agent
Seattle's real estate market is bigger and more fragmented than Bellevue — total 2022–2025 transactions ran roughly 74,000 across the city, and no broker controls more than half a percent of the market. The implication for buyers and sellers: the difference between a strong Seattle agent and a mediocre one shows up not in brand recognition but in the dozen block-level decisions that affect your final outcome.
My approach centers on neighborhood-level pricing accuracy. Capitol Hill (98102) and Central District (98122) sit on different sides of the same ZIP-overlap line and behave like different markets. A craftsman in Ballard (98107) takes a completely different prep budget than the same square footage in Wallingford (98103). North Capitol Hill rents and sells at a premium over the south side of the same hill. These aren't preferences — they're patterns I price against on every comp set.
On every transaction I lead the strategy personally: comparable selection, list-price recommendation, prep direction, photography review, offer-by-offer negotiation, inspection response, and final at-close numbers. RexMont's operations team and client concierge handle the coordination, but broker decisions stay with me. That structure is why our review average sits at5.0 across 1,243 verified reviews — the consistency only comes when one accountable broker owns the calls.
I'm a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Commercial Brokers Association. My Washington broker license (#27660) is verifiable through the Washington State Department of Licensing.
The Seattle neighborhoods I work in
Seattle spans 20+ distinct ZIPs and over 80 neighborhoods. Below are the submarkets I work most often, and what changes block by block in each.
Ballard, Loyal Heights, Crown Hill (98107 / 98117)
Walkable craftsman bungalows, townhomes, and modern boxes. The Ballard SFH market typically runs $900K–$1.6M, with premium blocks (north of 65th, west of 24th Ave NW) pushing $1.8M+ for renovated homes. Townhomes $700K–$1.1M. This is a market where prep work returns multiples — staging and paint refresh routinely add $40K–$80K on closing.
Queen Anne, Magnolia, South Lake Union (98109 / 98119 / 98199)
Premium view territory. Queen Anne SFH typically $1.4M–$3.5M with view homes well above. Magnolia $1.2M–$3M. South Lake Union is condo-dominant in the new high-rises ($600K–$2.5M). These submarkets attract a higher share of tech-executive cash and dual-income buyers; offer strength on financing terms matters as much as price.
Capitol Hill, Eastlake, Central District (98102 / 98122)
Walkable urban Seattle. Capitol Hill SFH $1.1M–$2.5M, condos $400K–$1.2M, often in older buildings where HOA reserves and special assessment risk need inspection before offer. Central District is appreciating fast — value entry at $750K–$1.4M for SFH. Eastlake mixes condos and townhomes with strong walk-score and SLU-commute appeal.
Wallingford, Fremont, Green Lake, Phinney (98103)
Family-friendly craftsman territory with strong school-feed stability. Wallingford and Phinney $1M–$1.8M. Fremont $900K–$1.6M. Green Lake premium $1.2M–$2.5M depending on lake proximity. Inventory in 98103 turns fast in spring — well-priced listings frequently see multiple offers in 5–10 days.
Madison Park, Madrona, Leschi, Mount Baker (98112 / 98144)
Lakefront and lakeside premium. Madison Park SFH $1.5M–$5M+ with waterfront well into eight figures. Madrona and Leschi $1.2M–$3M with view and lot premiums. Mount Baker is the value entry to this lakefront cluster at $1M–$2M. Buyer demand here skews older-money and out-of-area relocation — marketing reach matters.
Ravenna, View Ridge, Wedgwood, Bryant, Laurelhurst (98105 / 98115)
School-focused North Seattle. View Ridge, Bryant, and Laurelhurst pull from the strongest Seattle Public Schools attendance areas, which is reflected in pricing — Laurelhurst $2M–$5M, View Ridge / Bryant $1.2M–$2.2M, Wedgwood and Ravenna $900K–$1.6M. Family buyers compare here against Mercer Island and West Bellevue at higher price points.
West Seattle (98116 / 98126 / 98136)
Larger lots, water views, and the best value-to-amenity ratio in city limits. Alki / Admiral $1M–$2M with water views pushing higher. Fauntleroy and Gatewood $850K–$1.5M. High Point and parts of 98126 are the entry market at $600K–$1M. West Seattle Bridge access patterns affect time-of-day buyer perception; I factor that into showing recommendations.
Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Seward Park, Rainier Valley (98118 / 98144)
South Seattle's value-with-upside corridor. Beacon Hill $750K–$1.4M. Columbia City and Mount Baker $900K–$1.8M. Seward Park premium $1.2M–$3M. Light-rail access at Othello and Mount Baker Station has reshaped the rental and resale math here — properties within 5–10 minutes walk to a light rail station carry a measurable premium.
Northgate, Lake City, Maple Leaf (98125)
The Northgate light rail extension changed this submarket permanently. SFH $750K–$1.3M, townhomes $550K–$850K. Maple Leaf carries the highest premium of the three. New construction pace is heavy here — buyer protections on builder spec homes (warranty terms, completion timing, lien releases) matter more than usual.
Coverage
Seattle neighborhood coverage at a glance
RexMont covers every Seattle ZIP. Click into the city hub for neighborhood-by-neighborhood guides and current listings.
Downtown / SLU / Belltown, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98121
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Condo-dominant, tech-commute, $500K–$2.5M+
Capitol Hill / Eastlake / Central District, WA
ZIPs: 98102 · 98122
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Walkable urban; SFH $1M–$2.5M, condos $400K–$1.2M
Queen Anne / Magnolia, WA
ZIPs: 98109 · 98119 · 98199
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Premium views, $1.4M–$5M, family + downsizer demand
Wallingford / Fremont / Green Lake / Phinney, WA
ZIP: 98103
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Craftsman SFH $1M–$2M, family neighborhoods, fast-moving
Ballard / Loyal Heights / Crown Hill, WA
ZIPs: 98107 · 98117
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Walkable; craftsman + townhome mix, $800K–$1.6M
West Seattle (Alki / Admiral / Fauntleroy), WA
ZIPs: 98116 · 98126 · 98136
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Value-to-amenity ratio; $700K–$1.8M
Madison Park / Madrona / Leschi / Mount Baker, WA
ZIPs: 98112 · 98144
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Lakeside premium, $1.5M–$5M+
Ravenna / View Ridge / Wedgwood / Bryant, WA
ZIPs: 98105 · 98115
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Family + school focus, $1M–$2.5M
Beacon Hill / Columbia City / Seward Park / Rainier Valley, WA
ZIPs: 98118 · 98144
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Value + upside, $650K–$1.4M
Northgate / Lake City / Maple Leaf, WA
ZIPs: 98125 · 98115
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Light-rail expansion, $700K–$1.3M
Working with me as a Seattle buyer's agent
My buyer process starts with a 45-minute call before any touring. We talk timeline, price band, financing readiness, neighborhood priorities, school-attendance constraints, and the question most agents skip: what would make the next five years feel like a good decision? I'd rather find out you don't need to move yet than waste a weekend on tours that won't close.
If you're ready, the next step is Buyer-Ready certification — pre-approved with a vetted lender, proof of funds in writing, and an offer letter on file before we tour. In Seattle's fast-moving Ballard, Wallingford, and Capitol Hill markets a Buyer-Ready offer beats an equally-priced standard offer most of the time because sellers and their agents screen for buyer reliability before counter-offering.
When we tour, I walk every house with you and flag what inspection will find before the inspector does — knob-and-tube wiring and federal pacific panels in older Ballard, Wallingford, and Phinney inventory; oil tank decommissioning in much of North Seattle and West Seattle; foundation issues common in steep-lot Magnolia and Queen Anne homes; HOA reserve and assessment risk in older Capitol Hill condos. That's the pre-due-diligence most agents skip and buyers pay for later.
Offer strategy is where the work compounds. The highest price doesn't always win — clean terms, fast inspection windows, verified financing, and a strong-buyer-pool letter often beat a higher number with shaky contingencies. I also offer early access to off-market Seattle listings through the RexMont agent network.
Working with me as a Seattle listing agent
On the listing side, the work I do before the sign goes up decides 70% of the final price. I run a comparable analysis against active, pending, and recently closed sales within the same block radius and same school assignment. Seattle's school-attendance pricing premium is real — pulling comps from a neighboring attendance area can skew your starting point by $40K–$100K on a typical $1.2M SFH.
Prep recommendations are surgical. I'll tell you which $4,000 in cosmetic prep returns $40K, and which $30K kitchen remodel returns $25K — and to skip it. Seattle craftsman homes need a different prep playbook than Capitol Hill condos. Older Ballard and Wallingford homes often need targeted electrical/plumbing updates that materially affect appraisal; we identify those before launch, not at inspection.
Launch timing is deliberate. Seattle's peak seller windows are mid-March through early June (school-relocation + tax-refund + RSU vesting timing for Amazon/Microsoft/Meta employees) and a smaller surge mid-September through October. December and early January are softest. For sellers who need an alternative, RexMont's Instant Cash Offer produces a guaranteed offer in 7–14 days so you compare list-vs-cash side-by-side with real numbers.
Once we're live, I personally read every showing-feedback note, every buyer-agent text, and every appraisal red flag. I'm on every offer-presentation call, and I negotiate each one through close.
Thinking of selling?
Run your Seattle net-proceeds number before we talk.
Enter an estimated sale price for your Seattle home, mortgage payoff, and selling costs. Compare estimated proceeds after commission, Washington REET, and closing costs, then request an emailed copy of your calculation.
Your target list/sale price — or get an agent-prepared estimate.
Enter the combined brokerage compensation you expect to pay. Fees are negotiated; this editable example is not a quoted rate.
Remaining principal from your latest statement.
Paint, staging, cleaning, photography, minor repairs.
Use a quote from your title and escrow providers.
Washington's state excise-tax breakpoints step up for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027 (rates unchanged). The calculator applies the schedule in force on this date.
Using the 2023–2026 schedule: 1.10% to $525K, 1.28% to $1.525M, 2.75% to $3.025M, 3.00% above, plus 0.50% King County.
Estimated net proceeds
$519,135
after $80,865 in selling costs (8.5% of price) and mortgage payoff
Estimates for educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual REET, commission, escrow, and payoff figures vary by transaction and closing date. King County REET shown is the state graduated tax plus the 0.50% local portion; the state breakpoints step up for closings on or after January 1, 2027. Verify current rates with WA DOR and your CPA before acting.
Understand services and costs before you commit
Ask your broker to walk through the representation agreement, included services, negotiable compensation and payment arrangements. Put the agreed terms in writing and discuss how any seller contribution affects your purchase budget.
For a sale, compare your estimated proceeds after mortgage payoff, negotiated broker compensation, excise tax, title, escrow, preparation and any agreed concessions. Use the calculator above to explore your own assumptions, then request a property-specific net sheet.
Request my Seattle net sheet →Make your move with current Seattle market evidence
Compare the same property type, neighborhood and price range. Active asking prices, pending listings and closed sales each tell you something different; your broker can explain how they affect your offer or listing price.
Read the dated Seattle housing market report →Keeping a property as a rental? Explore RexMont property management.
Start by intent
Choose the Seattle path that matches your move.
Meet your agent
- Experience
- 20+ yrs
- Closed transactions
- 1,200+
- Sold volume
- $1B+
- Avg sale-to-list
- 104.2%
- Avg days on market
- 12
- Google rating
- 5.0 ★
I've been in this market since 2005 — through two recessions, a pandemic, the lowest rates in history, and the fastest tightening cycle in a generation. Over 1,200 closed transactions and $1 billion in volume later, the pattern is clear: outcomes aren't determined by market conditions, they're determined by preparation, pricing methodology, and negotiation execution. As founder of RexMont Real Estate — Washington's most 5-star reviewed brokerage — I've built a team and a system around that conviction.
For sellers, I use NWMLS Absorption Rate Analysis to identify the exact price point that triggers maximum buyer urgency in your specific micro-market — not a CMA based on six-month-old data. My listings average a 103% sale-to-list ratio. When multiple offers arrive, I run a 72-hour Highest and Best framework: auditing every escalation clause, appraisal gap, and lender underwriting certainty before we accept anything. The highest number on paper isn't always the best deal — I've re-listed homes that other agents called sold.
For buyers competing in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, and the broader Eastside, I provide a Cleanliness of Terms audit on every offer we write — positioning you to win in a multiple-bid environment without overpaying. Twenty years of relationships with listing agents across the NWMLS also means my clients routinely see off-market and pre-market opportunities before they hit the public portals. I work directly on complex transactions: luxury properties, 1031 exchanges, probate estates, and investment acquisitions where the deal structure matters as much as the price.
When the market broke in 2008, I went to work for the institutions cleaning it up. Through the Great Recession I completed more than 300 broker price opinions as a panel vendor for Integrated Asset Services (IAS), the Denver-based default-mortgage services firm that handled collateral valuation and REO disposition for lenders nationwide — my assignments covered Salt Lake County, Utah, pricing distressed properties month after month while values fell. That work teaches what a CMA never can: how to defend a value to an asset manager who audits your comps, how to price a property that has to sell, and what actually happens between a notice of default and a trustee sale. Today, that same discipline is how RexMont prices every listing in the Puget Sound market.
Homes for sale
Homes for sale now in Seattle.
Live active Seattle listings, sourced directly from NWMLS.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with RexMont.
1,243 Google reviews · 5.0 ★FAQ
Seattle real estate agent — frequently asked questions
How do I compare Seattle home prices?
Start with current listings and recent closed sales of the same property type in your target neighborhood. A citywide median combines condos, townhomes and houses and may not describe the home you want. Ask your RexMont broker for a dated comparable-sales analysis; the Seattle housing market report provides broader context.
Which Seattle neighborhoods should I compare as a buyer?
It depends on whether commute, walkability, schools, or value drives you. Tech-commute (SLU/Downtown): South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Eastlake, Wallingford. Family-school priority: Magnolia (98199), Wallingford and Tangletown (98103), View Ridge / Bryant / Wedgwood (98115), Laurelhurst, parts of West Seattle (98116). Walkability + amenities: Ballard (98107), Fremont, Capitol Hill (98102/98122), Madison Park/Madrona/Leschi (98112). Value with upside: Beacon Hill (98144), Columbia City and Mount Baker (98118), Greenwood/Bitter Lake (98133), parts of West Seattle (98126/98136).
How long does a Seattle home sale take in 2026?
Timing depends on property condition, pricing, buyer financing and the terms of the contract. Review current days on market for comparable homes separately from the time needed to close after an offer is accepted. Your broker can build a sale calendar around your moving date.
What should I discuss with a Seattle buyer's agent before touring?
Review your search criteria, budget, timing and representation agreement before you tour. Ask which services are included, how compensation is negotiated, who is responsible for payment and what happens if a seller offers a contribution. Get the agreed terms in writing.
Realtor, real estate agent, or broker — what's the difference in Seattle?
Searchers use the three terms interchangeably, but they mean different things. Washington State licenses real estate professionals as brokers (RCW 18.85) — every practicing agent in Seattle holds a broker or managing-broker license from the WA Department of Licensing. "REALTOR®" is a trademark of the National Association of REALTORS® and simply means the licensee is an NAR member. When you search for a Seattle realtor, what actually matters is the same either way: an active Washington license you can verify with the DOL, NWMLS market access, and a review record you can read. RexMont brokers carry all three — WA-licensed, NWMLS members, and 1,243 verified five-star Google reviews.
What does a Seattle real estate agent cost in 2026?
Broker compensation is negotiable and is set out in your written agreement. Ask for the services, compensation and payment arrangements in writing before committing. Sellers should also budget for excise tax, title, escrow, mortgage payoff and any agreed concessions. Use the net-proceeds calculator as an estimate, then ask for a property-specific net sheet.
Which Seattle ZIPs does RexMont cover?
All of Seattle — including 98101 (Downtown), 98102 (Capitol Hill / Eastlake), 98103 (Wallingford / Fremont / Green Lake / Phinney), 98105 (University District / Ravenna), 98107 (Ballard / Loyal Heights), 98109 (Queen Anne / South Lake Union), 98112 (Madison Park / Madrona / Leschi), 98115 (View Ridge / Bryant / Wedgwood / Maple Leaf), 98116 (West Seattle / Alki / Admiral), 98117 (Crown Hill / Greenwood), 98118 (Columbia City / Seward Park / Mount Baker), 98119 (Upper Queen Anne), 98121 (Belltown), 98122 (Central District / Capitol Hill east), 98125 (Northgate / Lake City), 98126 / 98136 (West Seattle / Fauntleroy / High Point), 98133 (Bitter Lake / Greenwood), 98144 (Beacon Hill / Mount Baker), 98155 (Lake Forest Park), 98199 (Magnolia).
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