Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Mercer Island, WA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.34%
in Mercer Island, WA
$505.3M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $8.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.69%
in Mercer Island, WA
$488.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $28.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$275.6M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $7.5M
Price Range
14
Sold in Mercer Island, WA
Top Agent
(26)
Sharon Glatz Scott
Sotheby's International Real Estate
14 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
$84.2M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.5M
Price Range
13
Sold in Mercer Island, WA
Top Agent(24)
Mary Lee
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty
39 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
$397.3M
All-Time Sales
$650K - $7.2M
Price Range
12
Sold in Mercer Island, WA
Top AgentTop 7.46%
in Mercer Island, WA
$302.7M
All-Time Sales
$670K - $4.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(2)
Becky Gray
Realogics Sotheby's international Realty
24 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.15%
in Mercer Island, WA
$835.8M
All-Time Sales
$2.7M - $60M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$295.3M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.19%
in Mercer Island, WA
$2.07B
All-Time Sales
$640K - $14M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$445.4M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $4.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$953M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$538.5M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.2%
in Mercer Island, WA
$1.23B
All-Time Sales
$840K - $7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(246)
Maggie Sun
Keller Williams Realty Bellevue | Maggie Real Estate Group
12 Years of experience
159+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 12.54%
in Mercer Island, WA
$561.4M
All-Time Sales
$950K - $5M
Price Range
Top Agent$465M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$273.2M
All-Time Sales
$820K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.56%
in Mercer Island, WA
$267.3M
All-Time Sales
$810K - $2.8M
Price Range
25%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(162)
Danny Greco
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
14 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.24%
in Mercer Island, WA
$376.9M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.4M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(53)
John Madrid
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty
23 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
$372.9M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(66)
Richard Buchanan
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
20 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.92%
in Mercer Island, WA
$299.8M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $1.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 14.92%
in Mercer Island, WA
$183.8M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 15.59%
in Mercer Island, WA
$866.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 15.59%
in Mercer Island, WA
$291.8M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$776.3M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $4.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$404.3M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Mercer island Housing Market Trends
Homes in Mercer island take a median 7 days to sell, go for 99.3% of asking, prices are down 2.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$2,313,469
median sale price
How fast they sell
7 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Mercer Island.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Mercer Island agents whose results fit it.
Mercer Island agents analyzed for these rankings
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Mercer Island?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Mercer Island sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in March. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
March
Best month to sell
6 days
Typical time on market
99.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Mercer Island, WA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Mercer Island Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Mercer Island as a measured, high-value market where leverage is split between buyers and sellers. With a median sale price of $2,313,469 and a median price per square foot of $798.83, this is one of the costlier submarkets in Washington, and prices moved -2.3% year over year. The sale-to-list ratio sits at 99.30%, meaning well-prepared homes close very near their asking price, while 27.7% of homes sold above list and 52.5% went off the market within two weeks.
What Mercer Island Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Mercer Island goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $2,313,469 |
| Down payment (20%) | $462,694 |
| Loan amount | $1,850,775 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $15,306 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $2,313,469 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Mercer Island MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Mercer Island Realtor
Choosing a Mercer Island agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: documented transaction history and negotiation outcomes measured against the 99.30% sale-to-list ratio that defines this market. Of the 250 licensed agents working the area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 61 based on verified performance. The top-ranked agent, Lori Holden Scott of John L Scott Real Estate, has closed 284 transactions with $505.3M in all-time sales volume. In a 98040 market where 27.7% of homes sell above list and inventory holds at 69 active listings, that depth matters when structuring an offer or defending a price. An agent who consistently negotiates near or above the prevailing ratio can shift tens of thousands of dollars at these price points. Review patterns are just as telling as counts: Lori Holden Scott carries 69 reviews, and looking for consistency across many reviews, rather than a handful of glowing ones, is a reliable signal of repeatable service.
How We Rank Mercer Island Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Mercer Island market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
250
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Mercer Island Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Mercer Island, WA?
The highest-ranked agent in Mercer Island, WA by verified performance is Lori Holden Scott of John L Scott Real Estate, with 284 closed transactions and $505.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using objective methodology that analyzes closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client reviews rather than advertising spend. Of 250 licensed agents locally, only 61 meet our ranking threshold. The right match depends on your property type and price point, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Mercer Island real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Mercer Island?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Mercer Island area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Mercer Island market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Mercer Island mean for sellers?
Mercer Island's median sale price is $2,313,469 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Mercer Island?
The median home in Mercer Island goes under contract in about 7, though that figure reflects a -6 days change in market time versus last year. With 52.5% of homes off the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings still move quickly. Timeline depends heavily on pricing relative to the 99.30% sale-to-list ratio, condition, and how closely your home matches the $798.83 price per square foot benchmark. Homes that require price drops, currently 25.5% of listings, typically take longer to close.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Mercer Island realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Mercer Island agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Mercer Island neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Mercer Island realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Mercer Island in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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