Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Sammamish, WA

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    Roy Towse profile picture
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    Roy Towse

    Compass Washington

    23 Years of experience

    129+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.19%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $1.21B

    All-Time Sales

    $840K - $7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Robert Papke profile picture
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    Robert Papke

    RE/MAX

    18 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $381.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $11.1M

    Price Range

    Sara Miller profile picture
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    Sara Miller

    Windermere Real Estate

    15 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $348.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.1M - $5.4M

    Price Range

    Nate Short profile picture
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    Nate Short

    Windermere Real Estate

    26 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $375.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $8.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jani Spencer profile picture
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    Jani Spencer

    Compass

    38 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.71%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $286.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $590K - $6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michelle Lions

    Lions realty group

    29 Years of experience

    56+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.49%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $949.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Krista Mehr profile picture
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    Krista Mehr

    Mehr and Associates

    23 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.88%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $797M

    All-Time Sales

    $700K - $4.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michael Schafer profile picture
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    Michael Schafer

    RE/MAX Northwest

    16 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.07%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $443.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $610K - $4.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Melissa Waller profile picture
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    Melissa Waller

    Compass

    10 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.46%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $188.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $4.3M

    Price Range

    Vera Brodsky profile picture
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    Vera Brodsky

    Coldwell Banker - Bain

    20 Years of experience

    80+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.23%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $768.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $550K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Manesh Lakhani profile picture
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    Manesh Lakhani

    Real Brokerage

    7 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.4%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $170.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $900K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    Jansy Peternell profile picture
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    Jansy Peternell

    Park Place Properties

    11 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.78%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $20.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    Chris Gurnee profile picture
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    Chris Gurnee

    eXp Realty

    22 Years of experience

    164+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.17%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $860.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mary Lee profile picture
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    Mary Lee

    Realogics Sotheby's International Realty

    39 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.17%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $394.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $650K - $7.2M

    Price Range

    Kelli Howison profile picture
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    Kelli Howison

    Windermere - Yarrow Bay

    20 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.17%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $272.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $720K - $7.5M

    Price Range

    Angela Baltaga profile picture
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    Angela Baltaga

    Keller Williams Eastside

    14 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.36%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $220.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $3M

    Price Range

    Felix Ceballos profile picture
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    Felix Ceballos

    eXp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    130+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.95%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $257.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $820K - $5.5M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Sunny Elston

    Windermere

    21 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.33%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $465M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joan Bayley

    Windermere

    37 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.53%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $469M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $28.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michelle Anderson

    The Agency

    10 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.53%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $60.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $640K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Sankari Subburaman profile picture
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    Sankari Subburaman

    Keller Williams Realty Bellevue | Sankari Realty

    5 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.91%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $171.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $900K - $3.6M

    Price Range

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    Richard Buchanan

    Keller Williams Greater Seattle

    20 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.69%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $205.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    Brian McRae profile picture
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    Brian McRae

    Windermere / East, Inc

    14 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.88%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $29.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $2.3M

    Price Range

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    Keith Nelson

    Executive Real Estate, Inc.

    49 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.27%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $181.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    Lori Holden Scott profile picture
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    Lori Holden Scott

    John L Scott, Real Estate

    37 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.47%

    in Sammamish, WA

    $503M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.4M - $8.3M

    Price Range

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Sammamish?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Sammamish 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)

    17Jan6Feb6Mar6Apr7May11Jun13Jul15Aug18Sep18Oct21Nov25Dec

    March

    Best month to sell

    6 days

    Typical time on market

    101.1%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Sammamish, 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in Sammamish

    Median home values across Sammamish, WA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Pine Lake

    +86% over 5 years

    $1.46M

    Klahanie

    +89% over 5 years

    $1.05M

    Inglewood

    +86% over 5 years

    $1.01M

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Sammamish Buyers and Sellers

    Sammamish presents a market where negotiating leverage is more balanced than the headline speed suggests. The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $1,609,194 and homes selling in a median of 13 days, yet the deeper indicators tell a more nuanced story. With 4.0 months of supply and 248 active listings against 63 monthly sales, the balance has shifted toward equilibrium rather than the frenzied conditions of prior years. Only 14.5% of homes closed above list price, and 35.0% of listings recorded a price reduction, both signs that pricing discipline matters. At the same time, 46.3% of homes left the market within two weeks, meaning well-priced, move-in-ready properties still move quickly. For a buyer, this combination suggests room to negotiate on listings that have lingered or taken a price cut, while competition remains real for the freshest inventory. The average sale-to-list ratio of 97.95% indicates most sellers are conceding modestly off asking. For a seller, the takeaway is that overpricing invites the price drops now affecting more than a third of listings; accurate initial pricing captures the two-week buyer pool. Median price per square foot sits at $580.94, a useful anchor when evaluating comparable homes across differing lot and layout profiles. With 516 licensed agents operating locally, outcomes vary widely by representation. The data rewards agents who price precisely and read momentum rather than relying on a rising tide. Understanding where a specific home falls on the spectrum, from quick-moving to price-reduced, is where experienced local guidance changes the negotiation and the final number on both sides of the transaction.

    What Sammamish Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Sammamish 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 Sammamish
    $432,000
    Median home price$1,609,194
    Down payment (20%)$321,839
    Loan amount$1,287,355
    Monthly payment (PITI)$10,081

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.65% mortgage rate (as of August 20, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Sammamish Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 13 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.95%
    Price Trend (YoY) +0.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $10,081
    Principal & Interest
    $8,264
    Property Taxes
    $1,542
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $1,609,194 median home price with 20% down at 6.65% (as of August 20, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Sammamish Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $1,600,074
    Today $1,609,194
    +0.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 9 days
    Today 13 days
    +4 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.6%
    Today 97.95%
    -0.66%
    What this shift means: Year over year, prices moved +0.6% while median time on market registered a +4 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.66%. Taken together, these movements point to a market that has cooled from its peak intensity, giving buyers slightly more time and leverage to evaluate offers. Sellers should read the longer market time and softer sale-to-list figure as a signal to price carefully rather than assume automatic bidding competition.

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

    What to Look for in a Sammamish Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: transaction depth, negotiation record, and consistency across a specific market. In Sammamish, EffectiveAgents analyzed 641 annual transactions to rank 72 agents from a pool of 516 licensed professionals. At the top of that analysis is Roy Towse of Compass Washington, whose record includes 1,154 transactions, 323 reviews, and $1.2B in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 35.0% of listings see reductions and only 14.5% clear above asking, because negotiating the gap between list and sale price requires reading local demand precisely. An agent who has closed repeatedly across neighborhoods like Klahanie, Pine Lake, and Inglewood understands how pricing behaves differently street to street, from established lakeside inventory to newer construction. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistent review counts over time, transaction frequency in your target neighborhoods, and evidence of favorable outcomes when the market softens rather than only when it climbs. Those patterns separate durable performance from momentary luck.

    How We Rank Sammamish 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 Sammamish 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Sammamish Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Sammamish, WA?

    Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 641 transactions across Sammamish, WA, Roy Towse of Compass Washington ranks at the top, with 1,154 career transactions, 323 client reviews, and $1.2B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks the 72 top-performing agents from 516 licensed professionals using verified transaction data, review patterns, and outcome consistency rather than advertising spend. The best fit depends on your neighborhood and price point, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.

    How were these Sammamish 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 Sammamish?

    Our data covers 516 real estate agents serving the Sammamish area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Sammamish market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Sammamish mean for sellers?

    Sammamish's median sale price is $1,609,194 as of July 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 Sammamish?

    In Sammamish, the median home sells in 13 days, though that figure reflects a +4 days change in market time year over year. Speed varies widely: 46.3% of homes leave the market within two weeks, while 35.0% of listings require a price reduction before selling. Accurate initial pricing, condition, and neighborhood demand are the primary factors that determine timeline. A well-prepared, correctly priced home in a sought-after area typically moves faster than the median, while overpriced listings tend to sit and eventually reduce.

    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 Sammamish 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 Sammamish 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 Sammamish 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 Sammamish realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Sammamish 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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