Kelly McGinnis
Real Estate Broker, CNE
Sotheby's International Realty · Bellevue, WA
<p><strong>Kelly McGinnis | Luxury Real Estate Broker</strong></p> <p>For Kelly McGinnis, exceptional real estate is built on the details. Known for her remarkable memory and genuine attentiveness, Kelly has built a loyal client following by remembering the things that matter most—from a client’s dream home features to the names of their pets and favorite neighborhood restaurants. Her thoughtful approach, natural empathy, and calm, solutions-focused demeanor have made her one of the most trusted and easy-to-work-with brokers in the greater Seattle market.</p> <p>With over a decade of experience, Kelly consistently ranks among the <strong>top 5% of brokers in Washington State</strong>. She is also a <strong>Certified Negotiation Expert</strong>, recognized for successfully navigating hundreds of competitive multiple-offer situations and securing winning outcomes for her clients. Her dedication to client service earned her the <strong>Five Star Rising Star Agent Award</strong>, highlighting her early impact in the industry.</p> <p>A Pacific Northwest native, Kelly grew up in Tacoma and developed her love of real estate early, exploring open houses with her mother and imagining the lives that could unfold within each space. That curiosity evolved into a career dedicated to helping clients find not just a house, but a place where their lives can truly flourish.</p> <p>Kelly specializes in Seattle and the Eastside and calls Northwest Seattle home. She is a graduate of <strong>Washington State University</strong>, where she studied politics and communications before working on President Obama’s campaign and the Presidential Inaugural Committee—experiences that strengthened her communication skills and strategic mindset before transitioning into real estate full time.</p> <p>Outside of real estate, Kelly enjoys life in her Spanish-style home alongside her mini Australian Shepherd, Reuben. She spends her free time tending her vibrant garden, exploring Seattle’s newest restaurants, hiking the Pacific Northwest’s stunning trails, practicing yoga, and seeking out wellness travel experiences—always ready with a recommendation for the very best Washington has to offer.</p>
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“Kelly is an incredibly charming real estate professional. She is full of energy and positivity and a wonderful communicator. Her responsiveness and support made the whole home searching & buying process feel fun and exciting. We would 101% recommend her!:)”
JulieZhang72
2026-03-12T19:42:00
“Kelly was so easy to work with. She was genuine, insightful, knowledgeable, personable and extremely responsive. Whenever we had questions, needed support or wanted to tour a place - she was there ready to help. Kelly really helped make our experience exceptional as first time homebuyers. Would absolutely recommend Kelly 10x over!! ”
sarahpratt928
2025-12-28T21:22:00
“Kelly was such a delight to work with on our destination home purchase. She zeroed in immediately on what we were looking for and helped keep us on track. She is super responsive, professional, and simply fun to be around. Kelly also pointed out some great and constructive things to consider along the way. We added some challenging elements to our final offer by negotiating while out of town and she got creative to keep things easy on us. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a great partner in the home buying or selling process. ”
hollylynn82
2025-05-03T06:07:00
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