A gated community located just east of Capitol Hill, the quiet, tree-lined streets of Broadmoor give way to stunning landscaping and unique homes - no two are alike. Home to the Broadmoor Golf Club, many of the most exclusive homes are at situated on the green...
In Madison Park, stately vintage estates and charming tree-lined streets hearken to the city’s rich historical past yet live for today with vibrant shops and restaurants. Breathe in the fresh air and revel in lush greenery from Volunteer Park’s conservatory and arboretum...
Laura is the grand dame of Broadmoor realtors and truly an exemplar amongst brokers. We actually never considered anyone else after she brought us, years ago, an off-market offer within 24 hours when we made a contingent offer on another house.
With our recent house sale, no detail was too small for her to attend to herself, whether moving the patio umbrella (“Two inches to the left!”) or furniture (“Why don’t we try it over there?”), or telling me exactly what to remove from my kitchen countertop (“This, this, and this goes”).
We appreciated her genuine style of engaging us in a consultative process that was, without our realizing it at the time, a balm that helped us feel both in control and at ease during what is normally (typically!) a stressful process.
There truly is no substitute for Laura’s years of experience, constellation of relationships, meticulous attention to detail, keen design eye and, frankly, elegance and gravitas.
She is intelligent, strategic, and incredibly efficient. We appreciated, too, that she analyzed and weighed data up until the time our listing went live. We ended up listing at a higher price than initially discussed…and I dare say we were quite pleased with our multiple offers.
Laura is also a beautiful person inside and out. We couldn’t have “enjoyed” the process more…who knew one could laugh so much while preparing for the largest financial transaction of one’s life?
We have absolutely zero reservations about recommending Laura and in fact, words really do not exist for how very much we appreciated the privilege of working with her.
Laura Halliday did a great job selling our home. As the local expert, we were pleased to find her sensible and just generally no-nonsense. Further, she was responsive, well organized, and fun. Laura has an effective team, covering all the bases and knew how to get the job done. Thank you, Laura.
“My husband and I worked with Laura in 2022 during the search for our new family home and, ultimately, the sale of our previous home. Her knowledge of the market and understanding of how to be successful in your goals is exemplary. Her communication skills are excellent, along with her sense of urgency. A top professional!”
“Working with Laura was a real delight ! She is likable, professional and knowledgeable. She represented us in the purchase of a new condo and the sale of our old one. She instinctively understood exactly what we were looking for and worked diligently to find it for us. Her skill in advising us on selling our old unit was “ right on”- she really nailed it with the marketing and staging, resulting in a sale considerably above asking within 4 days! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent to help them find the perfect place or to sell their existing one!”
“Working with Laura was a real delight ! She is likable, professional and knowledgeable. She represented us in the purchase of a new condo and the sale of our old one. She instinctively understood exactly what we were looking for and worked diligently to find it for us. Her skill in advising us on selling our old unit was “ right on”- she really nailed it with the marketing and staging, resulting in a sale considerably above asking within 4 days! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent to help them find the perfect place or to sell their existing one!”
“Working with Laura was a real delight ! She is likable, professional and knowledgeable. She represented us in the purchase of a new condo and the sale of our old one. She instinctively understood exactly what we were looking for and worked diligently to find it for us. Her skill in advising us on selling our old unit was “ right on”- she really nailed it with the marketing and staging, resulting in a sale considerably above asking within 4 days! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent to help them find the perfect place or to sell their existing one!”
“Working with Laura was a real delight ! She is likable, professional and knowledgeable. She represented us in the purchase of a new condo and the sale of our old one. She instinctively understood exactly what we were looking for and worked diligently to find it for us. Her skill in advising us on selling our old unit was “ right on”- she really nailed it with the marketing and staging, resulting in a sale considerably above asking within 4 days! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent to help them find the perfect place or to sell their existing one!”
“My wife and I have lived in our Broadmoor home nearly 20 years so it had been a while since we'd bought or sold a home. When it came time to select an agent to represent us, we interviewed several, including Broadmoor resident Laura Halliday. From the initial meeting to her sales proposal to her official representation of us as sellers, we could not have been more pleased with Laura. She's professional. She's knowledgeable. She's responsive. Lastly, she's personable...which is critical to making this short-term relationship work for everyone”.
"Laura's professionalism, considerable market knowledge and attention to detail impressed us from the start. She guided us proactively and confidently through the process, culminating in the successful sale of our home in Queen Anne before we relocated overseas. We were very grateful for her insight and would not hesitate to recommend her services."
“We were referred to Laura Halliday by a friend in Seattle who highly recommended her based on her own experience buying a home in Broadmoor. Our house criteria evolved and were refined by Laura’s knowledge and insights into the initial neighborhoods we thought might be possibilities. Because we were buying the house while on the East Coast, her partnership was even more critical and valuable. Laura was our eyes on the ground. She visited numerous houses on our behalf and was quick to point out the potential in the houses as well as potential issues. After six months, we found a house on Mercer Island and Laura helped us structure our offer with the right terms which allowed us to win a very competitive bidding process. We are very excited to move back to Seattle and have Laura to thank for getting us our dream house. We highly recommend you use Laura to help you find your next house in the Greater Seattle area.”
“Laura is a wonder. She is kind, professional, had great ideas as to how to show the house to its best advantage (remove many, many things so that people can see the house), she is a wonderful advocate for you, and she really is right on top of things. She is very honest which is such a wonderful gift and makes it so easy to work with her. She really knows a house and the neighborhood and can help you find your way—either in or out! Her negotiation skills are outstanding, and she will do her very best for you—and her very best is terrific! I cannot say enough good things about her.”
“I could not have been more thrilled with the job Laura Halliday did selling my home on north Capitol Hill. I took her advice and priced it according to market conditions and after a couple of weeks, I received a full price offer and it closed at full price too. Laura shielded me from the negotiations that frequently go on during these deals and there was never one time when I texted or called that she did not respond immediately. I felt very well taken care of in what can be a stressful process. Laura is a true professional and I was always assured in her calm and classy presence that everything would work out. And it did! I’d hire her again-best money I ever spent.”
“Laura Halliday was our agent for the purchase of a new home and the selling of our existing one in Madrona/Denny Blaine. We were struck by her professionalism and knowledge of real estate and the local market. She did a fantastic job of staging, photographing, and marketing our home for sale. It sold in three days! She is careful, patient, thorough, and a delight to work with. Her positive attitude and work ethic was impressive, as were her quick action and honest feedback. We would not hesitate to work with her again and we highly recommend Laura and her services.”
“What we were looking for was someone with experience, not only about Whidbey Island real estate but with what clients were looking for nationally and internationally. Someone with sophistication and a sense of class and grace. Someone who was strategic and with executive skills. We were also looking for someone who understood her client’s needs and who would truly represent them. We found those qualities in Laura Halliday. Her attention to detail, her easy-going nature, and her sense of humor were great bonuses. We would recommend Laura without hesitation.”
“We recently hired Laura to help us sell a long-time family property. While Laura had already earned our respect for helping another family member sell a house a few years earlier, we still ran a competitive process as the property and house we were selling were somewhat unique. Her research and positioning suggestions made us believe she was the right candidate for this sale as well. Our trust in her was greatly rewarded. In addition to the top-quality marketing of the property, Laura did an excellent job in managing the family dynamics that come with the sale of a multi-generational property. When the offers started to arrive, Laura really shined with both her negotiating skills (truly top drawer) and her communication (we were in the loop on all details during the negotiating process, no matter how small.) The outcome was both significantly above what we thought the value of the property might be, and a high watermark result for the geographic area and type of house. We would recommend her highly to anyone looking for an experienced and professional partner.”
“Laura Halliday deserves the glowing accolades she earns. I would rate her skills in each category ten stars if I could. Laura sold my Denny Blaine home within a week for the asking price to the perfect buyers. She responds quickly, remains positive throughout the process, and provides actionable feedback. Laura is the best real estate representative with whom I have ever worked by a massive margin.”
“Working with Laura Halliday was incredible! Her insight into the Broadmoor/Madison Park/Washington Park neighborhoods is unrivaled. Professional, responsive, and decisive, she saw value in our home far in excess of what was reflected on any of the online websites. She created beautiful marketing collateral and negotiated an outstanding offer on the first day of listing. We can’t imagine a better experience..”
“Laura could see the love and care we had invested in restoring our beautiful English Tudor. She knew that finding the right buyer for a house like ours would require helping them understand the value in each special detail. She enthusiastically marketed our home, and we have no doubt her enthusiasm and energy conveyed during showings with potential buyers. Within a month Laura had three prospects making competing offers to purchase our home! We cannot say enough good things about Laura. She is a tireless advocate for her clients. Hiring Laura Halliday was the best decision we could have made.”
“We seldom write on-line reviews, but we couldn’t resist writing in praise of the representation provided by Laura Halliday, Realogics/Sotheby’s Real Estate office in Seattle, Washington. From the first contact, through following her advice about how to prepare our special Capitol Hill Seattle home of 28 years for sale, Laura was stellar! Her recommendations for painting various rooms were measured rather than “redo everything”, her thoughts about partial “staging” were reasonable, and her pricing suggestion was within range of our expectations…
“We were first time homebuyers who had no idea what we were doing. Laura was patient, extremely professional, and went above and beyond to make the homebuying process a seamless one. On top of her local knowledge and expertise of the Seattle housing market, Laura takes the time to actually get to know her clients to ensure they are going after homes that fit them and their families needs. She is a consummate professional and all out wonderful person.”
“Throughout the process, Laura was a good listener about our goals and preferences, and she offered suggestions which reflected her experience, elegance, and good taste. She maintained excellent contact every step of the way and responded immediately to questions or concerns, providing feedback with candor and grace. We highly recommend Laura if you are looking for a truly special professional who delivers.”
“Trust Laura to give you the advice you need if you are considering selling your home. After almost two decades of living in Broadmoor, our family wanted to make a change. Laura helped us with great advice, and a step-by-step approach to getting our house on the market—from the painter, window cleaner, roof cleaner, handyman, stager, and even the estate sale. Laura was warm and understanding, while being professional, intelligent, and on top of the market with her many years.”
“Laura provided the local knowledge, skill, patience and advice to sell our home in Broadmoor. She is discrete, empathetic and forthright and earned our trust immediately. If you are buying or selling a home in the Broadmoor, Madison Park or Laurelhurst area, you really want her on your team.”
“Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with, and gave us fantastic advice through the process of buying our home. We're excited to work with her again in the future!”
“We both give Laura our highest possible recommendation because Laura is an excellent listener and communicator. These qualities, plus her candor and obvious market knowledge, earned our trust early on. She was highly skilled, patient, and discreet while guiding us through what was, for us, a complex, lengthy, and trying process. She brings an ideal balance between professionalism, with laser focus, while being consistently personable and pleasant to deal with. She was ALWAYS prompt and ran the extra yard in exceeding our expectations. We both feel very fortunate to have had her on our side during this process."
“We both give Laura our highest possible recommendation because Laura is an excellent listener and communicator. These qualities, plus her candor and obvious market knowledge, earned our trust early on. She was highly skilled, patient, and discreet while guiding us through what was, for us, a complex, lengthy, and trying process. She brings an ideal balance between professionalism, with laser focus, while being consistently personable and pleasant to deal with. She was ALWAYS prompt and ran the extra yard in exceeding our expectations. We both feel very fortunate to have had her on our side during this process."
“Despite Laura's intimidatingly-fancy dress in the photo above, she is actually pretty normal once you meet her. Well not exactly, we had already found the house, but brought Laura in to help represent the buyer-side of our deal. She is an expert in Broadmoor and came recommended by a friend of mine who already had been living there. I'd say her mean response time by phone is three seconds; text: 45 seconds and email: about 3.5 minutes…at all hours. She may have a small crew managing her devices in India while the west coast is sleeping. I've bought and sold more than 15 houses in my adult life, having done fixers and rentals. Laura is the most professional realtor that I have ever met.”
“Laura represented me recently in both the listing and sale of my home, as well as the acquisition of a condo in the same area. Laura has a unique skill set including market knowledge and evaluation, professional and fair negotiation advice, and excellent customer service standards. She is a true pro. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her should consider themselves most fortunate.”
“Laura is a consummate professional and amazing partner. My ex-husband and I asked Laura to work with us in the selling of our home, as well as the purchase of our two new homes. We chose Laura, given her deep understanding of the Madison Park and Broadmoor market and her reputation as an outstanding real estate professional…”
"Laura's reputation as a top agent is well-deserved! She is just the best! She talked us through every step of selling our house. We were so impressed with her professionalism and up-to-the-minute market analysis. She is warm, open and honest and has our utmost respect and admiration. She was always available for our questions and was always on time for every appointment. Her team of re-stylers, photographers and her brochures were all A+++. We would recommend her without reservation!"
The Sotheby’s International Realty® 2024 Luxury Outlook report overviews industry trends in high-end residential markets around the world and highlights what you can expect in the year ahead.
The Puget Sound's waterfront properties stand as a class apart in the region, captivating buyers with their unique allure, as revealed in the comprehensive 2023 Waterfront Report by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. By delving into the ebbs and flows of 2022, this report showcases the resilience of these sought-after properties, highlighting their enduring demand, iconic views, and the ever-inspiring Pacific Northwest lifestyle, while our seasoned advisors steer you through the waves of the market to secure your perfect waterfront home.
Navigating the nuanced shifts in the Western Washington real estate market, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s comprehensive reports underscore the evolving dynamics, from decreased demand on the Eastside to stable but slower markets in Pierce and King County. In a time where informed decisions are paramount, their expert advisors provide the guidance necessary to seize opportunities and navigate fluctuations, whether you're a buyer or a seller in this transforming landscape.
Amid fluctuating market conditions, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty offers insights on various communities' real estate landscapes, from rising prices in Seattle's condominium market to increased inventory on Bainbridge Island. Their quarterly reports empower informed decisions, guiding buyers and sellers towards their real estate goals in an evolving market.
Despite headlines suggesting a housing market slump due to inflation and rising interest rates, many areas have not seen the unsustainable growth that marked the pandemic-era housing boom, resulting in a relatively flat year-over-year median sold price for single-family homes. Experts suggest Q1 may have seen the bottom of housing prices, and working with a Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty global real estate advisor can assure you the best results in today's market.
The first quarter of 2022 was a tale of two real estate journeys. For sellers, their opportunities were bolstered by low inventory, escalating competition and often driving offers over list prices. For buyers, the market was plagued by low inventory, with few opportunities and massive competition making it difficult to secure a home across Western Washington—just as interest rates started to tick back up. If we follow the trendlines from the first quarter of the year, then it’s still a great time to list a home for sale. With inventory low, and buyer demand remaining steady, year-over-year median price gains are likely to continue.
Typically, the real estate market slows down over the holiday season. Buyers take a break from their home search, whether from fatigue or just the hustle and bustle of the holidays. And sellers tend to focus on gathering with loved ones instead of preparing to list. But, 2021 has proved to be anything but typical: What little inventory there was in the fourth quarter of the year was scooped up by eager buyers, closing out a huge year for real estate. Check out the findings for the five areas Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty examines for its quarterly report to get a feel for where the market has been. And when you are ready, get in touch with an RSIR local expert and global real estate advisor who can help you navigate where the market is heading next.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities the Northwest has to offer. With our collection of esteemed advertising partners who made this guide possible, we’re thrilled to not only show you the best of the Puget Sound, but also how to make that home your very own.
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has observed over two years of waterfront transactions, from January 2019 through March 2021 across Western Washington’s most sought-after destinations.
The year started hot for the real estate market. And the second quarter of 2021 continued these trends as low inventory, rising median home sales prices, and fleeting time on the market put sellers in the driver’s seat. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty examines five key markets each quarter to find out where the market has been, and where the trends might lead us next.
This year, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty presents two reports to inform buyers and sellers in the Puget Sound real estate market. First, the 2021 Exclusive Report looks at how Seattle’s booming and diverse economy has spurred unprecedented development and population growth with a clear urbanization trend.
Hot, hot, hot—the temperatures keep rising in the real estate market, strongly favoring sellers. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty examines five key markets each quarter to find out where the market has been, and where the trends might lead us next. And 2021 kicked off with a limited number of available homes. Across these single-family home market areas, a lack of inventory has, at least in part, contributed to escalating median home sales prices, which have increased between eight and 30 percent year-over-year. Sellers take heed, it’s likely still an optimal time to list a home for sale.
When the clock struck midnight on December 31, few were disappointed to see 2020 end. But despite the difficulties endured over the last year, the real estate market remained resilient. It powered forward boasting median home prices that had continued to rise since the initial lockdown last March, more closed home sales than this time last year, and low inventory in nearly all the market areas Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty dives into for its quarterly reporting. Our homes are everything to us—now more than ever. Our office and school, our restaurant and gym—if you’re thinking about entering the market, take a look at our findings and reach out to one of RSIR’s real estate experts for guidance on what your next steps should look like.
In an unusual year, the real estate market has largely been a beacon of positivity. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) takes a look at these five market areas each quarter to assess where our market has been and prepare for where it’s headed next. And while activity seemed to come to a complete halt for a brief moment in the second quarter, the buyers quickly got off the bench—to take advantage of low-interest rates, to invest in homes with bigger spaces or larger yards as working from home or home school became priorities. And even as the temperatures began to drop this September, the market remained hot in Q3 with appreciating home prices, low inventory, and buyers eager to find the right opportunity.
Each quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and to ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. The second quarter of 2020 was framed by a very different real estate landscape as Washington’s stay-at-home order was in effect for the majority of this period. The data across these five market areas reflects fewer homes on the market year-over-year likely because of this, and while median prices and buyer demand varied more, it was a seller’s market.
Each quarter, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty analyzes market data to examine trends and to ensure our clients better understand the real estate market. In the late first quarter of 2020, the Puget Sound area, its economy, and the real estate market began experiencing the impacts of the stay-at-home order due to COVID-19. The majority of data gathered occurred before that happened, and although we’re understanding the preliminary effects of COVID-19 on real estate, we can see in these reports that it was trending positive for sellers in all four of these market areas.
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty proudly presents its annual summary of the Real Estate Market in Western Washington. Each year, this in-depth analysis provides data and information by market areas and reflects on how the news events of the past year could economically impact the home buying and selling process.
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty presents a look at the housing market trends for the fourth quarter of 2019, from the shores of Bainbridge Island’s waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside’s most distinguished residences.
Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty presents a look at the housing market trends for the third quarter of 2019, from the shores of Bainbridge Island’s waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside’s most distinguished residences.
Statistics from the second quarter of 2019 are in and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has analyzed the data with a look at the housing market trends for the second quarter of 2019, from the shores of Bainbridge Island’s waterfront homes and in-city living opportunities to the Eastside’s most distinguished residences.
This year’s report includes a 2018 retrospective written by our acclaimed Research Editor and Data Analyst, William Hillis, which explores these changes, including increasing inventory, the fallout from Seattle’s adopted (then repealed) “head tax” and the outcome of Amazon’s HQ2, ongoing political banter at home and overseas; threats of interest rate increases, and more.
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty presents a comprehensive look at the 2017 real estate market. The report explores King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Pierce, Jefferson, Island and San Juan counties as well as 29 detailed community reports.