Your Seattle Real Estate Agent
Seattle Real Estate Agent: Emily Cressey
By Emily Cressey, Broker, HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle. Updated October 2026.
My office is on 45th Street in Wallingford, and I have been working Seattle neighborhoods since I started out showing homes all over the city for Redfin back in 2009. I grew up just north of the city line in Shoreline and went to high school at Lakeside, so Seattle has been my backyard my whole life.
Seattle is not one market. It is dozens of neighborhoods, each with its own prices, housing styles and quirks. My job is to help you figure out which one fits you, or to price your home against the right part of town.
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Office in Wallingford
My office is at 1307 N 45th St. Make an appointment to come see me.
Over 20 years industry experience
I became a real estate investor in 2002 and was first licensed in 2008. I have been a full time Seattle real estate agent since 2020.
Neighborhood by neighborhood
I have made videos and written guides on more than 60 Seattle-area neighborhoods.
What It Is Like to Live in Seattle
Here is my take on living in the heart of the city, downtown Seattle.
What Is Seattle Really Like?
Seattle sits between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with Mount Rainier on the horizon on a clear day. It is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own main street, coffee shop and personality. You will find condos and high-rises downtown, Craftsman homes in Wallingford and Ballard, mid-century ramblers in the north end and big view homes in Queen Anne and Magnolia.
Seattle Neighborhoods at a Glance
- Downtown, Belltown and South Lake Union: condos, high-rises and walkable city living close to the big employers.
- Capitol Hill and First Hill: busy, walkable and full of restaurants, with older apartments and condos.
- Queen Anne and Magnolia: established neighborhoods with views, bigger lots and higher prices. See my Queen Anne guide.
- Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard and Green Lake: Craftsman homes, townhomes and lively main streets. See my Green Lake guide.
- North Seattle: Northgate, Wedgwood, Lake City and Bitter Lake, with more yard for the money and light rail.
- South and West Seattle: Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley and West Seattle, with some of the best values left in the city.
Light Rail and Getting Around
Light rail now runs from Lynnwood through Shoreline, Northgate, the University District and Capitol Hill to downtown and the airport. Homes near the stations attract more buyers. Parking, on the other hand, is a real issue in the denser neighborhoods, so I always ask buyers how they will actually get to work.
What Surprises People About Seattle
People moving here are often surprised by the gray winters, the cost of living and how different one neighborhood can feel from the next. I made a video about the biggest surprises families face, so you can go in with your eyes open.
A Few Seattle Homes I Have Sold
I have also sold a brand-new one-bedroom condo at the Nexus downtown, and I have listings coming up in Belltown and beyond.
SOLD
A 1947 Bungalow on a Big Corner Lot
Mid-century bungalow in Magnolia, 9,000+ sq ft lot
A thoughtfully updated 1947 bungalow with a sunroom full of windows, on a rare oversized corner lot in Magnolia.
What Locals Love
- Water, mountains and parks everywhere
- Walkable neighborhoods with their own main streets
- Major employers and a strong job market
- Light rail to the airport, UW and the Eastside
- Restaurants, coffee, arts and sports
What to Know Before You Buy
- Seattle is expensive, and prices vary a lot by neighborhood.
- Parking can be tight in denser areas.
- Older homes often need sewer, electrical or foundation work.
- Townhome competition is heavy in some neighborhoods.
- Winters are gray, and the days are short.
How I Help Seattle Sellers
In Seattle, your competition is not the whole city. It is the handful of similar homes on the market in your neighborhood that week. I price your home against those, and I prepare and present it so it wins the comparison.
If you are selling a parent’s home or an inherited property, I also specialize in probate and estate sales across the city.
How I Sell Your Home: The A-PLUS Method
Every listing I take follows the same five steps. It is the system I wrote up in my free A-PLUS seller guide, and it is how I keep a sale organized when life is anything but.
A: Assess
We walk the house together, talk about your timeline and your bottom line, and look at what similar homes actually sold for.
P: Prepare
Cleaning, paint, repairs that affect financing, and staging. I have contractors who will wait to be paid at closing.
L: Launch
Professional photos, video, the MLS, social media and my email list, all going live on the same day.
U: Urgency
Pricing and showing schedules designed to bring buyers in at the same time so they compete.
S: Sell
I negotiate the offers, the inspection and the appraisal, and I stay with you through closing.
Curious What You Would Walk Away With?
Try my seller net proceeds calculator, then book a call and I will walk you through a real net sheet for your home.
Buying in Seattle
If you are buying in Seattle, I will help you narrow down the neighborhoods first, then the houses. We will talk about commute, schools, parking and what your budget really buys in each area. I also help buyers relocating from out of state, often by video tour before they arrive.
For a deeper look, read my guide to living in downtown Seattle.
This Month in Seattle
All home types, three months ending September 2026.
$854,593
Median sale price
Down 2.7% from a year ago
1,943
Homes sold
19 days
Median days on market
99.2%
Sale-to-list price
22.6% sold over list
My take: Seattle prices are a little lower than a year ago, but well-priced homes still sell in under three weeks. The market rewards the right price and punishes the wrong one.
Source: Redfin, based on NWMLS data. I update these numbers every month. For the bigger picture, see my Seattle real estate market update.
Seattle Real Estate Questions
What is the median home price in Seattle?
See the box above. I update it every month from Redfin, based on NWMLS data. Prices vary a lot by neighborhood, so ask me for numbers on the area you care about.
Which Seattle neighborhoods have the best value?
It depends on what you need. North Seattle, parts of South Seattle and West Seattle often give you more home for the money than Queen Anne or Capitol Hill. I will help you compare.
Can I meet you in person?
Yes. My office is at 1307 N 45th St #300 in Wallingford. Call or text (206) 245-8813 to make an appointment.
Do you help buyers relocating to Seattle?
Yes. I help relocating buyers compare neighborhoods first, often with video tours, and then find the right home.
What other areas do you serve?
I serve King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, including Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Lynnwood.
More Places I Help Buyers and Sellers
Shoreline | Lake Forest Park | Richmond Beach | Kenmore | Bothell | Living in downtown Seattle guide
Let’s Talk About Your Seattle Move
Whether you are selling a Craftsman, buying your first condo or relocating from out of state, I would love to help. Book a quick call, or make an appointment to come see me at the office.
Call or text (206) 245-8813 | Office: 1307 N 45th St #300, Seattle, WA 98103
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