Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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    Sam Mansour profile picture
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    Sam Mansour

    John L Scott

    24 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $530.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Vince Grant

    Grant Team Properties RE/MAX Elite

    37 Years of experience

    126+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.11%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $1.01B

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jamie Reece

    Reece Homes

    24 Years of experience

    83+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $616.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Sean McConnell

    Real Brokerage

    9 Years of experience

    510+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.67%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $1.86B

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $14M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Chris Gurnee

    eXp Realty

    22 Years of experience

    171+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.79%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $866.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Steve & Meriam Knoblaugh, Realtors

    Compass

    30 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $314.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Joe Kiser

    John L. Scott Ballard

    15 Years of experience

    109+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $373.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Matthew Dubas

    Keller Williams Realty Bothell

    14 Years of experience

    177+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $515.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Danny Greco

    Keller Williams Greater Seattle

    14 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $291.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Celeste Zarling

    Century 21 NW Realty

    13 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $192.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    8

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    Becca Locke

    Real Broker LLC

    20 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.74%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $144.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.9M

    Price Range

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    Michelle Lions

    Lions realty group

    29 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $951.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Christine Andreasen

    eXp Realty

    30 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $314.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kathleen Facey

    Epique Realty

    12 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.57%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $85.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Patrick Johnson

    CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty

    21 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $283.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2M

    Price Range

    7

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    Joseph Platz

    Keller Williams

    23 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $340.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jeff Dickinson

    eXp Realty

    39 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $538.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    George Graham

    John L. Scott Real Estate

    28 Years of experience

    123+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $503.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Sunny Elston

    Windermere

    21 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $465M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Thao Le

    Century 21 J.W. Morton Real Estate, Inc.

    22 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $58.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5

    Sold in Mountlake Terrace, WA

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    Maggie Sun

    Keller Williams Realty Bellevue | Maggie Real Estate Group

    12 Years of experience

    154+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.36%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $555.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $950K - $5M

    Price Range

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    Sherri Hansen

    Red Door Team

    18 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $96.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    4

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    T.C. Hyatt

    John L Scott

    25 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.47%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $575.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Roy Towse

    Compass Washington

    23 Years of experience

    137+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.47%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $1.23B

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Vera Brodsky

    Coldwell Banker - Bain

    20 Years of experience

    79+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.47%

    in Mountlake Terrace, WA

    $776.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    7%

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    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Mountlake Terrace?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Mountlake Terrace sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

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    April

    Best month to sell

    7 days

    Typical time on market

    102.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above sets the stage: Mountlake Terrace currently carries a median sale price of $624,587 at roughly $437.53 per square foot, with a median of 12 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together shows where leverage actually sits. Homes are selling at an average 99.51% of list, and 30.9% of sales close above asking, while 54.3% of listings leave the market within two weeks. At the same time, 26.5% of listings record a price cut and months of supply sits at 2.0, which keeps conditions closer to balanced than the fast-turnover figure alone suggests.

    For a buyer, this combination means selectivity pays off. On homes that have sat past the 12-day median or already taken a price reduction, there is room to negotiate below asking and to include contingencies. On fresh, well-priced listings that draw early interest, competing near list remains necessary. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: with about a third of listings cutting price, homes launched above the market tend to stall, while accurately priced homes still move quickly and can clear at or above list.

    With $4,208 in estimated monthly payment and $180,300 in income typically required to qualify at current rates, affordability shapes buyer urgency as much as inventory does. Mountlake Terrace has 309 licensed agents, so choosing one who can read these shifting indicators, rather than one who simply lists and waits, materially affects outcomes.

    What Mountlake Terrace Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Mountlake Terrace goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Mountlake Terrace
    $180,300
    Median home price$624,587
    Down payment (20%)$124,917
    Loan amount$499,670
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,208

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Mountlake Terrace Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 12 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.51%
    Price Trend (YoY) -5.4%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,208
    Principal & Interest
    $3,334
    Property Taxes
    $599
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $624,587 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Mountlake Terrace Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $660,240
    Today $624,587
    -5.4%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 6 days
    Today 12 days
    +6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 101.2%
    Today 99.51%
    -1.64%
    What this shift means: Year over year, prices moved -5.4%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.64%, and market time registered a +6 days change against last year's 6. Together these point to a market that has cooled from its most competitive peak, giving buyers modestly more time and room to negotiate. Sellers still transact near asking but should price to current data rather than to last year's momentum.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Mountlake Terrace MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Mountlake Terrace Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback. In Mountlake Terrace, EffectiveAgents has analyzed performance across 94 ranked agents drawn from a broader pool of 309 licensed professionals. Sam Mansour at John L Scott illustrates the pattern the data rewards, with 910 career transactions, 74 client reviews, and $528.6M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 30.9% of homes close above list yet 26.5% of listings still cut price, because pricing and negotiation decisions carry real dollar consequences. An agent fluent in the 98043 submarket can gauge which listings will draw multiple offers and which invite room to negotiate, adjusting strategy accordingly. When comparing agents, look past a single headline sale and study review patterns over time: consistency across dozens of transactions signals reliability far better than one standout close, and volume paired with steady feedback is the combination worth weighting most.

    How We Rank Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace 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.

    309

    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

    Mountlake Terrace Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

    There is no single best agent for every situation, but EffectiveAgents ranks Mountlake Terrace professionals using verified transaction records, sales volume, and client review history rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Sam Mansour at John L Scott stands out, with 910 transactions, 74 reviews, and $528.6M in all-time sales volume. Across 309 licensed local agents, 94 meet our ranking criteria. The right match depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace?

    Our data covers 309 real estate agents serving the Mountlake Terrace area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Mountlake Terrace market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Mountlake Terrace mean for sellers?

    Mountlake Terrace's median sale price is $624,587 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 Mountlake Terrace?

    Homes in Mountlake Terrace currently sell in a median of 12 days, though that is a midpoint rather than a guarantee. Compared with last year's 6, market time reflects a +6 days change, signaling a somewhat less frantic pace. Several factors shape your individual timeline: accurate pricing relative to the $624,587 median, condition and staging, seasonality, and mortgage rates near 7.03%. With 54.3% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced, well-presented homes still move quickly, while overpriced ones tend to linger and require reductions.

    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 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Mountlake Terrace 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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