RISE Group Compass

We came to Compass because we believed in Robert Reffkin’s vision for the future of real estate and his willingness to lead differently.

Over the past two years, there has been no shortage of criticism as Compass has challenged the status quo. But what we’ve appreciated most is that through it all, we’ve stayed focused on a simple idea: real estate should evolve around serving our clients, not preserving the way the industry has always operated.

That means giving sellers more choice. Encouraging innovation and competition. And trusting homeowners and their agents to decide how, when, and where a home should be marketed.

It’s one of the reasons we chose Compass, and why today feels especially meaningful.

After many months of advocating for sellers to have more options in how they bring their homes to market, Rise Group | COMPASS is incredibly proud to launch the first Compass Private Exclusive listing in Washington State.

So, what is a Private Exclusive?

It’s actually pretty simple. Instead of immediately putting a home on the MLS and every major real estate website, a seller can choose to privately market their home within Compass first.

It gives sellers another option for how they launch their home. They can maintain more privacy, test a price, build interest, and get feedback before deciding whether to take the home to the broader public market.

For us, this isn’t just about being first.

It’s about giving our clients more options, more flexibility, and more control over one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll make.

We’re proud to be part of a company willing to challenge convention, push the industry forward, and keep asking the question that matters most:

What’s best for the client?

Click the link in our bio to see the first of many Private Exclusives in Washington state.

Sometimes the right home isn’t the newest listing. Sometimes it’s the one everyone else stopped looking at.

We first worked with this family back in 2020, helping them sell their North Seattle home and move to Eastern Washington for a slower pace of life. Six years later, they were ready to come home.

They landed in a rental and took their time. No rush, just holding out for the right house.

Then they found it. 45 days on market. Priced outside their budget. It would’ve been easy to move on. But they knew this was the house, they just weren’t willing to stretch past what felt right for their family.

So they made a call: don’t chase the price up, find a way to bring it down.

They brought in a guide who studied the listing history, evaluated the seller’s position, and built a negotiation strategy around the home’s time on market. They stood firm on their number and went after it.

And it worked. They secured the home at a price that fit their budget, not one they had to stretch for.

Six years after leaving Seattle, they’re putting down roots again, starting their next chapter as a family in Magnolia. They knew what they wanted. They just needed the right strategy to get it.

If you’re thinking of buying in Seattle, let’s talk about what’s possible for you.

There’s always a story behind a home sale, and this one was especially meaningful.

This family had reached an important transition. Their daughter was graduating high school, and it was time for them to head back to the Bay Area so he could continue his work.

When we first met, we immediately clicked on what needed to happen next. He was practical and thoughtful about the home, the improvements worth making, and the price we needed to bring it to market.

We knew the Clyde Hill market was moving slowly, so we wanted to be intentional about every decision.

And then, less than three weeks after going on the market, we received an offer.

For us, these are the transactions that mean the most. Not just because of the outcome, but because we get to help a family close one chapter and move into the next one.

Grateful we got to be part of their journey.

Congratulations to our clients! 🥂

Some real estate stories come full circle, and this one is extra special. 🤍

Our clients started as friends and after helping them on a different transaction last year, they came back to us when it was time to find a home for their growing family.

For about two months, we searched, wrote realistic offers based on current market conditions, and negotiated with sellers who weren’t always willing to meet the market. It wasn’t always easy, but we stayed patient and kept looking for the right opportunity.

Then 1530 267th Pl SE came on the market.

The home was priced appropriately from the start, which created an opportunity for us to negotiate and we were thrilled to secure it below asking price.

Even better? Tyler and Jenn’s son goes to school with their daughter, so this one feels like so much more than just buying and selling a home. It’s helping good friends put down roots and create the next chapter for their growing family in the Sammamish community they love so much.

Congratulations to our wonderful clients! It was an absolute pleasure helping you find the one.

The homes may be what we buy and sell, but the relationships are what we remember. Being trusted not once, but again, to be part of such an important chapter in a family’s life is something we never take for granted.

We’re grateful for every referral, every friendship, and every opportunity to help someone find not just a house, but a place where life gets to unfold.

MORE THAN A NEW PRICE. A NEW OPPORTUNITY.

Now offered at $850,000.

Welcome to the heart of Fremont! Just one block from the neighborhood’s favorite restaurants, cafés, shops, and everyday conveniences, this distinctive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath corner townhome blends thoughtful design with effortless city living.

Inside, enjoy sun-filled spaces, 10-foot ceilings, refinished maple floors, a designer-renovated kitchen, vaulted upper-level spaces, and two generous decks made for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or taking in the views.

And the practical details matter, too: 2 secure garage parking spaces, a 220V EV outlet, newer furnace and water heater, and A/C in the spacious primary suite.

📍3824 Evanston Ave N, Unit 11 | Seattle, WA 98103
📅 Open House: Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM–1 PM

A great home in an even better location, and now, an even better opportunity.

🔑 SOLD | 6302 15th Ave NE, Seattle

Some sales stick with you, and this one does. It’s a full circle moment. We sold this home to these clients back in 2013, when it was honestly a total wreck and needed a complete remodel. They saw the potential everyone else probably walked past, and over the years they poured real care into every detail of this house.

More than a decade later, we got the privilege of helping them sell the very home we helped them buy. That kind of trust means everything to us.

To get it market ready, we cleaned up the landscaping, painted the entire home, cleaned the carpets, washed the windows, and fixed the fence. Small touches, but they added up.

The result? 7 offers, even sitting on an arterial street. A reminder that a well loved home, prepared with care, will always stand out in this market.

Grateful for clients who trust us not just once, but twice!

After 32 years of loving and caring for this home, these sellers were ready to begin their next chapter. And preparing a home that has been part of your life for three decades is no small undertaking.

Together, we took on an ambitious six-week plan to clear out, make the right updates, and get the home market-ready. It took hard work, courage, and a whole lot of trust in the process, and it paid off.

With thoughtful preparation, strategic pricing, and a strong launch, this home stood out in a challenging Sammamish market and went pending in just 12 days, compared to the 44-day average.

What makes this sale especially meaningful isn’t just the result. It’s knowing that these wonderful clients can now move forward into their next chapter with confidence.

Congratulations to our sellers! Here’s to new beginnings and an exciting next chapter.✨

Just Listed: Innis Arden
1455 NW 185th St, Shoreline | $2,995,000
4 beds | 3 baths | 3,450 sqft | 0.64 acres

Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac behind a professionally designed garden, this home opens up to massive views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Vaulted ceilings and southern light fill the main floor, which flows straight out to a deck built for entertaining.

Outside: a private pickleball court, multiple outdoor living areas, a fruit orchard, and a yard made for hosting. Innis Arden amenities include a pool, tennis courts, and private saltwater beach access.

Link in bio for the full listing, or DM to schedule a private showing.

Listed by: Adam Hestad & Lisa LaDue Kissinger