Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Makes RISMedia's List of Top 500 Power Brokers

RISMedia recently released their “28th Annual Power Broker Report,” which outlines current and future market trends in addition to their top 500 list of power brokers. Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty ranks #285 on the list, with $770,863,297 in sales volume in 1,038 transactions with 5 offices and 142 agents (as of the report date).

“I am thrilled to see our boutique firm ranked among the top  brokerages in the nation,” said Stacy Jones, Owner & Vice President of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. “Since the April 2016 report, we have continued to add agents and achieve higher sales volume and look forward to sustaining our growth in the future.”

As the report describes, “the results of RISMedia’s Power Broker Survey reflect the overall pattern of the housing market last year. While 45 percent described their markets as ‘growing,’ stable was a close second. Power Brokers reported a collective $1,122,919,847,964 in sales volume and 3,406,863 transactions. This represents a more than $150 billion increase in sales volume over 2014 – a clear indicator of low inventory driving prices higher.” Influences that were noted throughout the report include low inventory and millennials, where a staggering 60% of the housing market is attributed to either move-up buyers or first-time homebuyers/millennials.

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Realogics SIR Appoints 25 Year Real Estate Veteran Joe Galindo to Vice President of Operations

Executives of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the appointment of Joe Galindo as Vice President of Operations within the expanding global brokerage network. Galindo will provide direct management over the company’s Eastside branch offices in Kirkland and Issaquah, which comprise of 80+ brokers and employees, while also offering companywide operational support as the fast-growing firm expands throughout central Puget Sound.

“We are very fortunate to welcome Joe to our growing team of industry professionals,” said Dean Jones, President and CEO of RSIR. “As our company has expanded so has the need for his proven operational leadership.”

Offering more than 25 years in real estate experience, Galindo has earned the respect of the local real estate community having operated as a successful broker, a franchise owner and a branch manager. In addition to providing regional Eastside branch management from the flagship Kirkland offices, Galindo will also participate in a committee for strategic growth alongside Jennifer Johnsen, Vice President of Brand Development, who joined RSIR earlier this year.

“I’m excited to join Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Galindo. “For many years I have witnessed the evolution of RSIR locally and that of the Brand worldwide. Now I’m in a position to help resource this growth from within, applying my passions and my talents in building better brokers and attracting new talent to the team.”

Above: Joe Galindo is a 25 year veteran of the local real estate industry with experience as a broker, franchise owner and branch manager.

Consistently ranked by the Puget Sound Business Journal among the top ten largest real estate firms in Washington, RSIR has distinguished itself as a market leader in new construction project marketing and continues to grow its robust resale division generating among the highest average production on a per agent basis. According to Trendgraphix research, RSIR has surpassed its direct peer group with leading annual growth rates of unit sales and gross home sale dollar volumes, expanding 16-percent and 45-percent, respectively. The company is entrusted with many of Washington’s most valuable property listings but proudly serves all property types and price points.

“Together we are building the next generation real estate company,” added Galindo.

Art & Home | Nature’s Embrace

The latest volume of Art & Home is here! This month, Iyna Bort Caruso reflects on private, peaceful and artfully designed gardens.

Extraordinary gardens share intimacies with the estates they embrace, delighting homeowners in ways that are both subtle and profound.

They are nothing if not personal. The palettes that captivate, the fragrances that enchant, the views that charm are singularly unique. Together these elements deliver a romanticized view of a small green universe to the point where the mere act of wandering through a garden can feel like a celebration of nature.

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Seattle is Among the World's Most Future-Ready Cities

In a recent article published by the Seattle PI, Daniel Demay declares “Seattle among the World’s Most ‘Future-Ready’ Cities,” according to a report released by Dell. As Demay begins, “say what you will about the tech boom in Seattle – it’s good for having a future-ready economy” as it was ranked 13th among 50 cities around the world.

Referencing the release from Dell, the article reads, “‘We live in a digital age in which the power of innovation to transform our world is all around us,’ said Liz Matthews, Dell’s executive director for corporate brand and purpose, in the release. ‘The cities where we live are faced with new challenges every day, from supporting a growing population and building a thriving culture, to fueling economic opportunity for everyone.’”

Demay continues with an explanation of the study, describing that it “measures whether people had the right skills to drive social and economic change, whether the infrastructure was ready to support progress and whether the economy could help sustain innovation and growth.”

Among the highlights? Education, “with 92 percent of adults holding a high school diploma and 23 percent having earned a master’s degree or higher” in addition to “internet access, with 88 percent internet adoption, putting it sixth in the world and No. 3 among large U.S. cities.”

Given that the Daily Journal of Commerce reported last December that Seattle’s population could surpass San Francisco’s by 2040 and that there are exciting new projects in the pipeline including NEXUS, recently announced by The Burrard Group, preparing for growth in the Emerald City is increasingly important and it feels good knowing that Seattle ranks well among the most renowned cities worldwide.

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Yelp Highlights "Magnolia's in Bloom"

A recent feature in Yelp says that “Magnolia’s In Bloom,” referencing both the gorgeous flowering trees and all of the opportunities for exploration in the affluent Seattle neighborhood. As the article describes, “from parks to pubs to restaurants, you can fill a whole day with adventures in this affluent corner of the Emerald City.” A few highlights include Oliver’s Twist, where craft cocktails meet delectable dishes; Discovery Park, home of the iconic Homes at Fort Lawton; and Petit Pierre Bakery, where the satisfaction of a sweet tooth evokes a feeling of Parisian perfection.

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