Sell my home Medina WA
Selling Your Medina Home? Discretion, Private Valuations, and the Right Buyer From Day One
RexMont helps Medina sellers protect privacy, understand value before any commitment, and choose between off-market, quiet network, and MLS strategies for highly individual luxury properties in ZIP 98039.
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Adriano Tori
Founder & Designated Broker — 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 1,242 five-star Google reviews.
Selling in Medina — the numbers
Updated
What a Medina sale costs in Washington
The median asking price in Medina is $5M (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $144,075. Asking prices of homes currently listed, not closed sales.
Sell fast or list
What a quick cash sale and a listed sale each net at the Medina median asking price
Same home, same October 2026 median asking price of $5,000,000, same mortgage payoff. The cash columns run the instant-offer range RexMont models, 5% and 15% below that asking price, as-is, with no commission and no prep; Washington REET, title and the payoff are still due.
- List on the open market
- $5,000,000 sale price
- $2,838,525
- Estimated net · baseline
- Cash offer 5% below asking
- $4,750,000 offer
- $2,862,275
- Estimated net · +$23,750 vs listing
- Cash offer 15% below asking
- $4,250,000 offer
- $2,379,775
- Estimated net · −$458,750 vs listing
The $482,500 between the two cash columns is what a written offer settles; a program fee or a repair credit deducted after inspection moves it further. Bring any offer you already hold: the review costs nothing and you keep every option, including taking the cash.
Compare a written cash offer against a broker-tested listing priceA modelling range RexMont uses until a written offer exists, not a quote from any buyer; program fees are not modelled. For context, Research summaries have placed the total cost of instant-offer programs to sellers at roughly 13–15% of the home’s value.
Washington REET tiers for a Medina sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Medina median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $5,000,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$250,000
- Washington REET (state + local)$119,075 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $25,000 local
- −$144,075
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$1,750,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $2,838,525
Selling costs of $411,475 (8.2% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Open the net-proceeds calculator and enter your own priceFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
Market context
Medina selling starts with privacy, not publicity.
Many Medina sellers are ultra-high net worth individuals for whom privacy is the primary concern. They want a qualified buyer and a controlled process, not a public spectacle or unnecessary foot traffic.
An off-market or quiet network launch can be more appropriate than broad MLS exposure when the home is highly valuable, deeply personal, or difficult to price from public comps alone.
RexMont builds the strategy around waterfront, view, lot, condition, privacy, buyer qualification, and luxury negotiation so sellers can understand their options before committing to a public path.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
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FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Do I have to list publicly to sell in Medina?
No. Many Medina sellers prefer private outreach, quiet network exposure, or a limited pre-market process before deciding whether broad MLS exposure makes sense.
How does RexMont value a Medina home privately?
RexMont evaluates waterfront or view premiums, lot quality, privacy, condition, architecture, recent public and private sales signals, and the active luxury buyer pool.
What is the difference between off-market and MLS for a Medina seller?
Off-market selling prioritizes privacy and targeted buyer qualification, while MLS exposure can maximize broad visibility. The right path depends on confidentiality, pricing confidence, and timing.
How long does it take to sell a Medina home?
Timing varies because Medina homes are highly individual. A private sale can happen quickly with the right buyer, while broader exposure may require more launch preparation and negotiation time.
How does RexMont reach qualified buyers for a $5M+ property?
RexMont uses private agent networks, luxury buyer relationships, direct outreach, digital targeting, and qualification steps designed to reach serious buyers without creating a public spectacle.
Sell in Medina without sacrificing discretion.
RexMont helps you understand value, buyer demand, and private-market options before deciding how visible your sale should be.
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